Seminar on Fashion and Glamour at AAFT University Raipur

Webinar on Fashion at AAFT University Raipur

Raipur: “Fashion is a form of self-expression and autonomy at a particular period and place and in a specific context, of clothing, footwear, lifestyle, accessories, makeup, hairstyle and body postures. Whereas Glamour is the quality of fascinating, alluring, or attracting, especially by a combination of charm and good looks. It represents excitement, adventure, and unusual activity,” initiated Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University in a webinar designed by AAFT University of Media And Arts-Department of Fashion & Design.

“It is not necessary to be the part of trends, not you have to get carried away with what is selling, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way to live,” initiated Swati Modo well known accessories designer especially mentioning about the leather items and shoes.

Jagruti Mehta Sanghavi self-made exporter narrated her story and her experience during pandemic. Luxury Consultant Madhavi Advani spoke about the prospects of      glamour business related to cinema, television, real estate, events, fashion and design. She also spoke about her association with  Italian designers, renowned painters, architects which is also connected to showbiz. Seema Gumber Event promoter spoke the effects of Pandemic on outdoor events and the tremendous change in event industry.

Dr. Shikha Kashyap Director AAFT University conducted the program and extended vote of thanks to the distinguished speakers. Dr. Marwah presented certificate of appreciation to the guests. The seminar was followed by question answer session

ICMEI Presented Seminar on Mental Health for AAFTIans

Seminar on Mental Health at AAFT by ICMEI

Noida: “When you think more and get agitated, angry, worried, depressed, dishearten, let down, lost, irritated, superstitious beyond the limit of inbuilt capacity of heart and mind, remember it starts hurting your physical and mental health. That is the time when you need to show to your doctor and might need medical check-up,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University of Media And Arts in a webinar organised to make students alert of their habits of controlling their emotions especially for the students of AAFT by International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.

“I have gone through this problem few years back when I realised it at an earlier stage that I am sick, and I need medical care for my being disturbed all the time. The medical reports revealed the imbalance of chemicals in my body which leads to abnormal conditions to an individual,” said Shivani Thapiyal Mental Health Coach who expressed and narrated her own case study and talked about the subject in detail.

Ashok Tyagi emphasised on spirituality, Albeena Abbas talked about routine matters, K.L.Malhotra explained the need of meditation, Yogesh Bhatt talked about realisation and Jasleen Kapany explained the need of medical checkup.

You need to be on Toes in Business All The Time- Sandeep Marwah

Sandeep Marwah at Seminar by CII

New Delhi: There is definitely pleasure in being called entrepreneur but you need to be alert all the time, all the time your are standing on your toes. Nazar Hatti-Durghatna Gatti,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios in a webinar organized by CII in association with Chalk Talk on a subject-Communication in Crisis.

 

The discussion was as how the management of different organizations managed with their associates in this tough time of Corona Virus. “We were lucky to announce the lockdown for our organization even before Government could announce. We predicted the problems before hand and allowed the complete staff and students of AAFT to go back home before they face any problem in commuting to their native places.

 

“We have been in touch with each and every student and staff through all the means of communication available to us at this time be it a whatsup, message, phone, Zoom or any other app. The safety is the first priority and then followed by any other work,” added Dr. Marwah.

 

We could finish the syllabus on line, exams were taken on line and now preparing for the next year. The institution is open for all the days to support any and every one associated with AAFT and Marwah Studios expressed Dr. Marwah.

 

Rajiv Kapoor Group Head HR N.K. Minda Group of Industries, Rajiv Sikka CEO IOCL Adani Gas India Limited, Salil Lal GM HR Maruti Plant GGN, Sandeep Chanana Global Head HR Optimum Solution Singapore and Amrita Sharan Director HR, Air India also spoke about their organizations.

 

Sonia Sehmi presented the vote of Thanks and Harbhajan Singh Chairman Business Committee CII moderated the program. Reema Garg of Chalk Talk supported the seminar.

ICMEI Invited Big Wigs of Bollywood to speak on Mental Stress

ICMEI Webinar on Creative People And Mental Stress

New Delhi: International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with Asian Academy of Film And Television conducted a powerful webinar on ‘Creative People And Mental Stress’ and invited wigwigs of Indian Film Industry to talk on the subject.

“How creative we may be but do not forget that we all have heart and mind to think and  feel the emotions. Where there is emotion stress is going to be the byproduct of the same. Stress is bound to be there. The art is in managing and controlling the stress,” initiated Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Asian Academy of Film And Television.

“Higher the stake bigger the stress, If you are not even working  still there is a stress. If you have achieved something then there is a new stress of achieving more. The fact is you have to learn the ways and means to tackle your irritations, anger, anxiety parallel to every project you lift in creative industry,” said Uday Shankar Pani renowned film director famous for Gandhi, Shalimar and TV Serials like Rajani, Indradhanush, Dekh Bhai Dekh etc.

“We are human beings and bound to get stressed for small or big things. Film and Television business is full of tensions and botherations. Time factor also plays a very key role. The pleasure of end product is so powerful that even though you know there is a stress, you jump into the same pool again and again,” said Ketan Mehta renowned film director and known for his films Manji, Mangal Pandey, Maya Memsahab, Mirch Masala, etc.

“If you try to bring in change in your day to day affairs it reduces your stress. Meditation is the best way to gain strength to face stress. A good stress sometimes is good as it gives you motivation and energy to work hard and reach your goals,” added K.Hariharan popular Film educator and director.

Living Style, your demands, your company, your routine, your exercise all together measure your stress level. It is an inbuilt component of human mind. You have to practice of not getting into the stage where stress could harm your mind and body,” expressed Dr. Nabhit Kapur well known psychologist and founder of Peace of Mind Foundation.

Many other people participated in the conversation and webinar gave some wonderful conclusions to the audience. Secretary General of ICMEI Ashok Tyagi paid vote of thanks.WPDRF-World Peace Development And Research Foundation Supported the event.

Sandeep Marwah Addressed Architects of India in Webinarwt

Sandeep Marwah Addressed The Architects of India

New Delhi:  More than 400 architects and designers from all over India and abroad participated in a webinar organized by Surfaces Reporter a well known magazine to discuss workspaces in Post Lockdown World.

“There is going to be a tremendous change in the whole architecture of offices and houses, shops and malls as Covid 19 is now going to stay for some more time. You need to have space for social distancing and probably all large gathering will now shift to webinars and other applications on computers,” said r, Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and founder of Noida Film city as a special invitees in the national conference of Architects.

Sandeep Marwah explained about the film studios, cinema theatres, filmy offices, auditoriums for events, open theatres etc. might need change after lockdown is over.

Anil Khaitan Chairman ASSOSHAM Start up Committee and Chairman Sunil Health Care Limited, Raman Sikka Principal Architect Sikka Associates, Shresth Kashyap Director KNS Architects (P) Ltd, Jimmy Mistry Chairman Della Group, Tateo Nakajima Director Arup London, Sudheera Mure Director Interiors KGD Architect, Kshitij Limaye Executive Director Sankalpan Infrastructure (P) Ltd were also speaker on the occasion.

The event was moderated by Vertica Dvivedi  the Editor in Chief of Surfaces Reporter Magazine and founder WADE Asia.

ICMEI Webinar On Development Policies In Post Covid-19 Period

ICMEI Webinar on Development Policies in Post Covid-19  Period

New Delhi: A powerful webinar was organized by International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry on the current subject of Development New Policies in Post Covid-19 Period to be addressed by the Ambassadors of Vietnam and Armenia.

The effect of Covid-19 and lockdown is not only physical but it has also hampered Human being mentally, spiritually and definitely economically. Millions of people have lost their jobs, most of the industries are on reverse gare, Tourism, Hospitality, Travel, Education, Automobile, Real Estate, Oil & Gas, Retail industry are in a bad shape. Human nature and thinking also have changed in these sixty days,” initiated Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI.

“The earth had been encroached by Human being, probably It is a lesson to human from Mother Earth that enough is enough. The most of the industries have to take a new turn to plan and design different products and services with keeping in mind the new thinking which has developed during Covid-19,” said H.E. Armen Martirosyan Ambassador of Armenia to India appreciating role of Indian Government in supporting many nations during these international crises.  Digitization is going to take over many industries he added.

“It a pleasure to express that Vietnam is the first country in the World which has come out of the clutches of Covid-19. 217 got infected and 214 recovered and no deaths so far. We have opened our economy and slowly coming back to normal. We have learned that we have to be independent in our supplies to feed the demands of our population as international trade will take a large time to be normal,” said Pham Sanh Chau Ambassador of Vietnam to India expressing that Vietnam is now going to promote internal tourism in big way.

Ashok Tyagi Secretary General ICMEI expressed his views in short and extended vote of thanks to the celebrity guests. The session was followed by question answers and many new points came on the table.

Commercial Designers Motivated Young Fashion Students at ICMEI

Webinar on Fashion And Design At ICMEI

New Delhi:  The Coronavirus pandemic has had sweeping repercussions on all sectors of the economy worldwide. However, the sectors that will be extremely hard hit are the ones that come in the category of non-essential spending. Design apparel and footwear definitely come in this category,” said Sandeep Marwah President of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry at the webinar organized for the young fashion designers.

Fashion and Textile industry accounts for approximately 4% of the global T&A market. The T&A industry is one of the largest and the most important sectors for the Indian economy in terms of output, foreign exchange earnings and employment. The industry contributes approximately 7% to industrial output in value terms, 2% to the GDP and 15% to the country’s export earnings,” briefed Lali Sahni member ICMEI & renowned exporter from Noida

“T&A provides direct employment to over 45 million people but the nationwide lockdown has led to a temporary closure of factories and lay-offs have already begun among low wage workers,” added Varija Bajaj renowned fashion designer.

“There are many ways to keep your self busy as a designer. This is the best time to study the national and international fashion. You can even start preparing a range for march next year. Your deep research towards the upcoming requirements will get you a better business,” said Swati Modo renowned footwear designer.

“Plan your design books, convert them into digital and be ready for your digital shows as that is what now going to sell for the next few months or may be years,” suggested Rosy Ahluwalia popular designer at Oscar show from India.

Covid 19 has changed the thinking of human mind. Global trade is going to be restricted. Marriage functions will be hampered because of social distancing. Local fashion shows have been cancelled also. You have to be out of box to be in limelight. Those products will have demand which can be easily sold-out on line,” expressed Kirti Rathore designer from Rajasthan.

The designers took lots of interest in the student’s questions and all delivered satisfactory answers. Ritu Lal Director AAFT School of Fashion and Design conducted the program.

ICMEI Webinar on Effect of Covid 19 On Indian Cinema

Webinar on Effect of Covid 19 on Indian Cinema

New Delhi:  More than 100 delegated participated in the Webinar organized by International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry on the topic- Effect of Covid 19 on Indian Cinema.

“Media and Entertainment Industry is the 6^th biggest industry in the country. We are touching now 2,35, 000 crore rupees turnover. It employees Ten million people and another ten million are connected through associated industries like hospitality, tourism, transport, engineering, fashion, design etc. We are the largest film industry of the World. 2600 Films are produced every year in 28 languages. 11000 theatres and 15 million audiences every day look for cinemas in theatre. Can you imagine we are in doldrums,” initiated Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI.

“We are loosing 150 crore rupees revenue every day and estimated loss may be by now is approximately 4000 crores. The real outlets of Indian Cinema that is theatres are now closed for almost 45 days. This has also delayed the release of many films,” said Pankuj Parashar renowned film director known for his films like Jalwa, Chaalbaaz, Banares.

“The fact is that there is no shooting and millions of people are sitting idle in hope. God knows when this whole pandemic is going to be over. Probably we have to live with it and adjust ourselves according to this emerging new situation,” added Shashi Ranjan well known actor, producer and director famous for Dhoom Dharaka, Dobara. Etc.

“Never ever something like this happened. We are all learning with situation. I am also worried for the daily wagers who are only connected to Indian Film Industry and they are in millions. The fact is there is no flow of money from any corner,” expressed Vimal Kumar film Director Ashiqui Dewangi, Rajajaji, Chotte Sarkar etc.

“We are hoping that things will improve by august or September and the hustle and bustle will start slowly and gradually in the main Hindi and regional cinema too. We still have to look for better ways of shooting in the most controlled manner,” said Sukhwant Dhadda director of film like Chooriyan, Ek Chadar Malli Si, Siyasat, etc.

“We are still taken aback by the situation. No one is dare enough to take a chance. Films in India are star based. If stars are not comfortable probably we all have to wait till that time,” added Atul Mohan editor Complete Cinema.

“I am ready to take the first step by finalizing small unit, after all the required covid 19 test. It has to be single location story with limited cast and crew. I am sure this will be a fruitful exercise,” added Ashok Tyagi Director of Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, Surkhiyan, Return of Jewel Thief.

ICMEI Presented Webinar on Role of Journalists In Covid 19

ICMEI Presented Webinar at AAFT University

New Delhi: ICMEI-International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with AAFT University presented today a webinar where more than 100 journalists participated from all over India to discuss the role of journalists in covid 19.

“We have thanked many times   the doctors, nurses, hospital staff, police forces, para military forces , safai Karamcharies but forgotten to salute journalist who are covering this pandemic every minute by taking risk of their life. This webinar is here to salute and extend the gratitude to every journalist involved with the reporting of Covid 19,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI and Marwah Studios initiating the webinar.

“Our sole purpose is to make young journalist realized that no profession is easy and every hard work putting in your work will definitely be appreciated, the scale can be different,” added Dr. Sushil Bharti Broadcasting Director of Marwah Studios.

“No doubt that reporting is a tough job , but it is also important to recognize the participation of  all those who are working behind the scene. The risk is equal to all- health wise as well as responsibility wise,” said Ravi Parashar Senior Journalists, been active in journalism for 30 years and has played his innings in Navbharat times, TVI, Zee News, Aaj Tak and Sahara TV. He has written more than thousand articles..

“People actually forget that the role of journalists is very difficult on the location itself.  What and how he has to report, depends upon his balanced observations, unbiased decisions and human emotions which  are working together at the same time,” added Anil Pandey been in journalism for twenty years and has worked for Jansatta, Star News, The Sunday Indian, and has been known as social activist.

“A Photograph is equal to thousand words, probably every one knows but how to make that picture speak is an art and it comes with experience. One picture can change the perception of any detailed writeup,” added Mohammad Safeeq Senior Photo Journalist for 30 years now specialized in sports coverage. He is one of the most well travelled photojournalist to cover games all over the World.

 Guest speakers later answered many questions asked by the young journalists and students of mass communication from AAFT University.

Arpita Mehta Shared Her Experience With AAFT School of Fashion And Design

Mumbai: A special master class of renowned fashion designer Arpita Mehta was organized by AAFT University for the students of AAFT School of Fashion And Design during lockdown owing to Covid 19.

“I had great interest in fashion from very beginning. I have been actually adorning distinctive styles worn by my mother and my grandmother. In order to pursue my passion, I went on to achieve my degree in Apparel Manufacture and Dress Design from the prestigious SNDT University, Mumbai,” informed Arpita Mehta.

Designer Arpita Mehta charted her journey in the world of fashion in 2009, and has since become a new-age force to be reckoned with. The label’s minimalist yet fashion-forward fare brings about a seamless blend of ethnic and contemporary designs that enhances the feminine silhouette. Arpita Mehta's name has consequently become synonymous with her signature aesthetic of hand-embroidered mirror work ensembles in trendy cuts and eclectic colour palettes.

Arpita expressed her love for fashion and gave some wonderful tips to the young fashion designers. She also answered many questions by giving examples from her own life. Ritu Lal Director SOFD conducted the session.

Today, Arpita’s illustrious clientele include industrialists, fashion industry stalwarts and celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Sonam Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Alia Bhatt, to name a few.