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  • From setbacks to comebacks: The power of persistence

    From setbacks to comebacks: The power of persistence

    Mumbai: This year, Goafest has adapted to new horizons, bringing the 17th edition of the festival to the vibrant city of Mumbai.

    As they celebrated numerous ground-breaking ideas, they rose a toast to adaptability – the key to success in their ever-changing world. From diverse view-points to cutting-edge strategies, set amidst the serene backdrop of Powai Lake, this year’s Goafest ignited the creative spark and empowered people to navigate the exciting unknown.

    In a powerful session titled, From Setbacks to Comebacks: The Power of Persistence presented by Adani, acclaimed writer and film director Tahira Kashyap captivated the audience with her inspiring journey, moderated with celebrity host & actor Atika Farooqui. Tahira shared personal anecdotes and professional experiences, illustrating how resilience and determination have been instrumental in her success. “Women go through hardware upgrades a lot; every day is so different for women, every hour is so different than the previous one,” she mentioned, also candidly referring to the books she has written on womanhood and motherhood.

    When asked about the various facets of her identity, she smiled, “My identity is no longer defined by my title, but by the relationships I cherish. I take immense pride in being known as a wife, mother, daughter, and Mrs Kashyap. It’s the people in my life who give my existence meaning, and I’m humbled to be seen as a person, not just a professional label.” Throughout the discussion, she underscored that setbacks are not the end but opportunities for growth and reinvention. She reflected on the numerous hardships that life can bring, yet felt profound gratitude to the universe for her journey thus far. Her faith had been a constant source of strength, empowering her to overcome obstacles. Recognizing that each person’s life is unique, she acknowledged that everyone faces challenges, but it is their faith that enables them to persevere. With a steadfast determination to create meaningful stories, she vowed that her female protagonists would never be relegated to marginal roles, instead, they would be dynamic characters who drive the narrative forward. With a personal commitment to growth and self-improvement, she embraced the challenges that lay ahead, knowing that her perspective and journey would shape her path.

    Her story resonated deeply, offering a compelling reminder that persistence is key to overcoming challenges and achieving long-term success. This session underscored the transformative power of perseverance in turning obstacles into stepping stones.
     

  • Sony Music Kids launches ‘Mother’s Day Rap Party’ playlist

    Sony Music Kids launches ‘Mother’s Day Rap Party’ playlist

    MUMBAI: On the occasion of Mother’s Day, Sony Music Kids, a one-stop-online destination for children to listen, imagine and learn every single day, invites moms to chill and be entertained as their kids and families put up the most fun hip-hop show on earth!

    Every Mother’s Day is special, but this year it is all the more precious. Moms have always been superstars, seamlessly managing their careers and households, ensuring that their families are safe and well-taken-care of, in normal times. This year, with the lockdown and additional difficulties being faced by everyone, Sony Music Kids introduces an exclusive ‘Mother’s Day Rap Party Playlist’ in an effort to drive up the entertainment, fun and laughter quotient for Moms, the real superheroes within our homes.  

    With this special selection of Rap Rhymes that are easy to learn and fun to enact, Sony Music Kids aims to spark creativity within children and encourages them to entertain their moms in a fun-filled manner, while showing off their hip-hop skills. Hip-hop being the most favourite music genre for kids, this playlist has a special selection of popular iconic nursery rhymes recreated as Hindi Rap tunes, and are easy to learn, sing-along and perform some cool hip-hop moves to. 

    As moms all over put up their feet and settle down to watch their families perform the greatest Rap show on earth, the fun gets extra-entertaining as the quirky lyrics kick-in. Whether it’s an unusual rap version of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, or Machli Jal ki Rani Hai with a freaky hip-hop twist, these far-out tunes will get the whole family laughing and grooving to the beat.

    Celebrity parents Soha Ali Khan, Mahi Vij, Tahira Kashyap and Angad Bedi will be seen dancing to the rhymes from the ‘Mother’s Day Rap Party’ playlist, and will be urging everyone to listen to these wacky tunes (bit.ly/SonyMusicKids_MothersDay) and join the party too!

    Moms have always been the first to introduce their kids to early learning essentials such as rhymes. Now Sony Music Kids urges children to thank their moms by performing these fun Rap Rhymes, and showing-off their creative skills – improvising lyrics and adding dance moves with a hip-hop twist, that will impress all moms and make this Mother’s Day an even more special and memorable one. 

    #StayHomeAndLearn during the lockdown, enjoy the ‘Mother’s Day Rap Party’ super cool playlist, and spend quality entertaining and bonding time with your family to bring the party home!