‘Global Champs’ pre-Schools cater to children of urban lower income groups, primarily in the slums of Mumbai. Mumbai, Monday, June 16, 2014 : India’s leading self-operated pre-school operator Tree House Education & Accessories Limited (Tree House) has opened a world-class Global Champs Pre-School center spreading over 3,000 sq ft. (carpet area) at Dharavi in Mumbai , stated to be Asia’s largest slum.  The “Global Champs ” pre-school situated at Shafi Manzil, Near Jama Masjid, Chinniwadi, Dharavi Main Road, Mumbai was inaugurated by Shri Deepak Parekh (Chairman, HDFC Limited). Mr. Rajesh Bhatia, Promoter and Managing Director , Tree House Education and Accessories Limited, said “We are pleased to announce the opening of our Global Champs preschool center at Dharavi in Mumbai catering to children of the urban lower income groups, primarily in the slums. Early childhood education is key for children in the age group upto 6 years, to experience childhood differently

Its national rollout to be powered by GIA The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), the country’s leading national trade association of gems & jewellery, today launched its first ever educational programme – “Labham” in Rajkot. A comprehensive ready reckoner – “Labham Reference Book” was also unveiled on this occasion in the presence of important industry leaders across the region. The event was powered by GIA (Gemological Institute of America), recognized as the world’s foremost authority in gemmology. The Labham programme has been developed considering the needs of jewellers, manufacturers, traders and other constituents of the G&J businesses. The programme is an interactive and intensive one-day educational workshop covering topics like compliance, risk management and best business practices in the gems & jewellery industry. Ms. Nirupa Bhatt, Managing Director - GIA in India and the Middle East said, “GIA has always supported industr

Adi Sankaracharya's Sanskrit Shlokas in Europe for the 1st time ever sung by two leading classical singers from Kerala Ø  A must for all corporate executives, yoga students and spiritual seekers Ø  Two major plays on Corporate Responsibility and the Search for Spirituality reflecting contemporary times Ø  Hologram of the illusory universe used in the play designed by Hollywood’s famous special effects director Jon Bunker Mumbai, May 30, 2014: Theatre of Devas and New End Theatre will soon showcase the two major plays by leading poet and playwright Gopi Warrier (an Alumnus of London Business School, Ècole des Haute Études Commerciàles and New York University Graduate School of Business) in the rest of Europe including Paris & regional theatres after the magnificent debut at the Steiner Theatre in London in April 2014. Directed by Alex Crampton, the cast contains leading British actors and actresses including the beautiful Sarah Hall, classical actor Tim Heath, San

Total Income for FY14  increased by 37.94% to Rs. 157.64 cr. Ø   Total Income for Q4FY14:  Rs. 35.75cr; Ø   Net Profit Q4FY 14 : Rs. 8.04 cr. Ø   Opened 111 preschools centers in the year, taking total to 490   Mumbai, May 27, 2014 : Tree House Education and Accessories Limited (‘Tree House”), India's largest self-operated pre-school chain, today, has posted a Total Income of Rs. 157.64 crore in the FY 2014 as compared to Rs. 114 crore (audited) for the FY 2013, representing 37.94% y-o-y growth. The Net Profit for FY 2014 was Rs. 43.92 crore as compared to Rs. 33.33 crore (audited) for the entire FY 2013, representing 31.77% y-o-y growth. The EBITDA for FY 2013 was Rs.89.23 crore compared to Rs 68.87 for FY2013, representing 44.36% y-o-y growth.    Mr. Rajesh Bhatia, Promoter and Managing Director, TreeHouse said, “ FY2014 was another important year for the company as we build one of India’s top consumer-centric services companies. We were able to grow the number

Ø   Rajkot on 1 st June, Chennai on 10 th June and New Delhi on 23 rd June Ø   25 cities to be covered across India Ø   An intensive Educational One-Day Programme on compliance,  risk management and best business practices for people engaged in the gems & jewellery business Ø   A comprehensive ready reckoner ‘Labham Reference Book’ to be unveiled The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), the national trade federation for the promotion and growth of trade in Gems and Jewellery (G&J) industry across India, and all major G&J Trade Associations, has announced the first-ever educational ‘Labham’ programme on 1 st June 2014 in Rajkot onwards for all jewellers, manufacturers, traders and other constituents of the G&J businesses in and around Rajkot. It will be held in Chennai on 10 th June and in New Delhi on 23 rd June. Labham is an interactive and intensive one-day educational workshop on compliance, risk management and best business pr

Present Fashion Show on the theme ‘The man cares for the Woman’ Ropes in Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Ranbir Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar and Siddhartha Malhotra to walk the ramp Mumbai, April 2, 2014                                                                                                             The leading jewellery brand PC Jeweller and veteran actor and social activist Shabana Azmi today presented a star studded fashion show for her NGO Mijwan Welfare Society (MWS) at Grand Hyatt in Mumbai. The show was put together for the empowerment of women in rural India with the theme ‘The man cares for the woman’. PC Jeweller, which was the presenting partner for the show, actively works towards social causes that involve issues relating to women and children. Many leading actors and celebrities came forward to support the noble cause. The event ‘Men for Mijwan - by Manish Malhotra’ saw some elaborate chikan work done by Mijwan girls. Donning the beautiful chikankar

Bengaluru March 26, 2014: The global investment firm, The Xander Group Inc., has hired Rajeev Radhakrishnan as Chief Financial Officer of Xander Finance, their fast growing Indian NBFC.  Prior to joining Xander Finance, Rajeev worked at Goldman Sachs for 8 years and held various roles in Bangalore, New York, and Mumbai, the last as India Treasurer and Executive Director. As Treasurer, he was responsible for managing capital, liquidity, funding and banking relationships for Goldman Sachs across its businesses in India.  Earlier he also held the role of Controller for broker dealer, NBFC and investment banking entities of Goldman Sachs in India. A Chartered Accountant by training, he took a degree in Commerce from St. Xavier’s College Kolkata. Commenting on the appointment, Amar Merani, Chief Executive Officer of Xander Finance, said, “We are pleased to have Rajeev join Xander Finance at this exciting time for the firm.   We believe that he will enhance our team’s ability to deliv

Gladrags Little Miss and Master India Mumbai pageant finale during the C N Wadia Gold Cup   Mumbai, March 3, 2014: This weekend, its family time with a lot of fun, frolic and fashion topped up with a multi-million horses’ race at the Mahalaxmi Race Course! The highly prestigious C N Wadia Gold Cup Race will be held on the afternoon of Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the Mahalaxmi Race Course along with the glamorous Gladrags Mrs. India Mumbai pageant and the endearing Gladrags Little Miss and Master India Mumbai pageant & fancy dress. Coming on the heels of the International Women’s Day, the C N Wadia Race Day will also be a day of high voltage glamour thanks to Mrs. Maureen Wadia, who is also dedicating the day to married women, families and children. The original style icon, who has launched a thousand glamorous faces including Aishwarya Rai, John Abraham, Lisa Ray and Dino Morea amongst others, is hosting the one-of-its-kind Gladrags Mrs. India Mumbai pageant at the Mahalaxmi

Students from renowned institutes from Mumbai, New Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata, Gandhinagar & Bangalore win scholarships worth Rs. 15 lakh Chintamani’s, Titan, Malabar, Anmol, Abaran, PC Chandra amongst winners Regional jewellery firms also shine: Shree Raj Mahal Jewellers Ltd. (New Delhi) wins 3 awards; Hariprasad Gopi Krishna Saraf Pvt. Ltd. (Gorakhpur) & Hazoorilal & Sons Jewellers Pvt Ltd. (New Delhi) win 2 awards each The winners from Mumbai are as follows: Best Platinum Jewellery Design Of The Year - Uni-Design Jewellery Pvt. Ltd.; Best C Z Jewellery Design Of The Year -Dm3 Gems Pvt. Ltd.; Unique Jewellery Design Of The Year -Anmol Jewellers; Paramparik Jewellery of The Year (West) - H.K Jewels Pvt. Ltd.; and Best Diamond Jewellery Of The Year- Bridal - Tikamdas Motiram Jewellers Pvt. Ltd. Anmol Ratna Award to Mr. Arun Kaigaokar of Chintamani's; Yuva Ratna Award to Mr. Mohit Kamboj of India Bullion

GJF seeks immediate abolition of 80:20 formula for gold import; & reduction of gold import duties to 2% GJF expresses disappointment at Government’s complete ignorance of the G&J industry, which had a size of Rs. 400,000 crore (in 2013) & employs over 2 crore people     GJF demands that gold should not be single handedly held responsible for CAD GJF urges Government to discourage smuggling of gold by bringing in right policies New Delhi, February 26, 2014: The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), the national trade federation for the promotion and growth of trade in Gems and Jewellery (G&J) Industry across India, and all major G&J Trade Associations, has demanded an immediate end to the Gold Control Raj and abolition of the 80:20 formula for gold import introduced by the Government in July 2013. GJF has also demanded a reduction in gold import duties 2% from 10%.   Mr Haresh Soni, Chairman, GJF GJF and all major