Kolkata, June 2024 – Eveready Lighting is proud to announce the inaugural edition of Eveready SPOTLIGHT, a premier panel discussion event dedicated to exploring the latest advancements and trends in lighting technology. This event aims to bring together industry leaders, design experts, lighting designers and innovators to share their insights and experiences, highlighting the profound impact of lighting on various environments. Eveready SPOTLIGHT is set to become a key platform for knowledge exchange and professional growth in the lighting industry.

Event Highlights

Held at The Park Hotel, Eveready SPOTLIGHT featured four engaging panel discussions focusing on different aspects of lighting design and technology. The event included “Illuminate Your Space: The Role of Lighting in Architectural Design,” moderated by Aditya Goswami (Architectonic Services) with panelists Sudip Choudhury (Living Spaces Kolkata), Debmalya Guha (Pace Consultants), Anirban Chattopadhyay (Charbaagh), Parinita Chaudhuri (ATCA), and Subrata Sen (Business Head, Eveready). Another discussion, “Innovations in Industrial Lighting: Efficiency, Sustainability, and Safety,” was moderated by Ajay Arya (A square designs) and featured Bipratip Dhar (Epsilon), Subrata Sen (Business Head, Eveready), Mohit Sharma (BU Head, Eveready), and Kamal Periwal (Maheshwari & Associates). The panel on “Transforming Workspaces: The Role of Office and Retail Lighting in Employee Productivity and Customer Experience,” moderated by Manash Sinha Roy (Practice Design), included Subhro Mukherjee (Excelsior Encon Pvt. Ltd.), Sandip Roy (Royz Archcon Pvt. Ltd.), Ranit Maitee (Square), Tejas Doshi (Light & Beyond), and Mohit Sharma (BU Head, Eveready). The final discussion, “The Future of Lighting Technology: Trends and Opportunities in Industrial, Office, and Retail Sectors,” was moderated by Sukanta Basu (Utopian Associates) and included Karishma Mehta (Karishma Mehta Designs), Neha Jaipuria (Olive Interiors), Devyani Jaiswal (DJ Associates), Ayan Sen (Ayan Sen Architects), and Amit Kumar Pandey (National Sales Head, Eveready).

Eveready SPOTLIGHT YouTube Series

In addition to the live event, Eveready Lighting is excited to announce that Eveready SPOTLIGHT will also be available as a YouTube series. This series will feature recordings of the panel discussions, interviews with industry experts, and additional content to extend the reach of the insights shared at the event. Viewers will have the opportunity to engage with the content, ask questions, and stay updated on the latest trends and innovations in the lighting industry. Subscribe to our YouTube channel @EvereadyIndia to stay tuned for the latest episodes.

About Eveready Lighting

Eveready Lighting, a division of Eveready India, has been at the forefront of the lighting industry, offering innovative and high-quality lighting solutions for industrial, office, and retail spaces. Committed to efficiency, sustainability, and safety, Eveready Lighting continues to set new benchmarks in the industry. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and customer satisfaction, Eveready Lighting is dedicated to illuminating spaces and enhancing experiences through exceptional lighting products. For more information, please visit Eveready Professional Lighting.

Curated by Chandni Gulati Aggarwal at Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, Delhi

Merakii Art House is delighted to announce its upcoming group art exhibition, “Essence,” curated by the renowned Chandni Gulati Aggarwal. The event will take place from June 7th to June 10th, 2024, at the Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, Delhi.

“Essence” is a celebration of emotions and expressions, showcasing the works of talented artists without any restrictions on theme or subject. This exhibition aims to bring lesser-known artists into the spotlight, providing them with a much-needed platform to present their work to a broader audience. The exhibition will feature a diverse array of paintings, photographs, and sculptures, representing various genres and styles.

The grand opening on June 7th will be a visual feast, marking the beginning of an inspiring and immersive artistic journey. Chandni Gulati Aggarwal, the founder of Merakii Art House, has meticulously curated this exhibition to highlight the richness and diversity of contemporary art.

“We are thrilled to present ‘Essence,’ a celebration of artistic brilliance and creativity,” said Ms. Chandni Gulati Aggarwal. “Our aim is to provide a vibrant platform for artists to express their unique voices and showcase their extraordinary talent. We hope this exhibition becomes a catalyst for artistic inspiration and appreciation. We are in our seventh year of organizing exhibitions.”

Event Highlights:

• Exhibition Name: Essence
• Dates: June 7th to June 10th, 2024
• Venue: Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, Delhi
• Timings: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Opening Ceremony: June 7th, 2024

In addition to the exhibition, Merakii Art House has planned a series of interactive events and workshops, including:

• Art Walk and Discussion with the Curator: An engaging tour and discussion led by Chandni Gulati Aggarwal, offering insights into the exhibited works.
• Talk by CA Abhiroop Aggarwal: A comprehensive session on the laws and tax aspects of the art industry, providing valuable information for artists and collectors alike.

These events are designed to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment, encouraging dialogue and artistic exploration. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage directly with the artists, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of the art on display.

About Merakii Art House: Founded in 2017, Merakii Art House is dedicated to making art accessible and supporting both emerging and established artists. Through innovative exhibitions and events, Merakii Art House aims to cultivate a vibrant artistic community and provide artists with the recognition they deserve.

Participating Artists – Atul Pandita, Arshhia Chawla, Anushka Gupta, Aparnaa Kundu, Chahat Gupta, Gayatri Singh, Jasreen Kaur, Kaumudi Shah, Mrinalini Singh, Nakul Chauhan, Pakhee Jha, Pooja Muthuraj, Poulomi Pallav Bose, Preeti Joshi, Priyanka Sharma, Dr. Pronoti Singh, Ruchi Gupta, Richa Rao, Rossetta Luther, Saoni Dasverma, Shikha Sheoran, Dr. Sukhmani Kaur, Vikas Baijal, Snigdha Goel, Deepali Sharma, Gunit Anand, Sukanya Wattal, Megha Kathuria, Rishika Rampal, Rumneet Billing, Sarthak Sharma, Kanika Bhargava, Isha Gupta, Aditi Gusian, Divya Biswas, Nidhi S Mathur , Ritika Aurora,Honey Yadav & Paridhi Goel

For more information, please contact:

Merakii Art House

Email – merakiiarthouse@gmail.com
Phone – +91 8287758448
Website – www.merakiiarthouse.com

Mobius Foundation, in partnership with ‘TV Today Network’, launched a one-year-long social cause initiative called ‘VIRAM- Agenda Sustainability’. The project was focused on the impact of overpopulation on the most pressing environmental problems of climate change,  pollution, human health, habitat loss, over consumption of finite natural resources, such as fresh water, arable land and fossil fuels. Overpopulation also has an impact on housing, poverty, employment and education as well. The project aimed at creating awareness about these issues and urgency to take action, in the short and long term to conserve and protect nature and the mother earth, for the survival of humanity and other life forms. Although the general population is aware that the future looks bleak, the causes are not immediately apparent to the common person.

Every month, a total of twelve episodes addressing various environmental problems caused by excessive population growth were telecasted. The episodes can also be found on the YouTube channels of Lallantop, UP Tak, Bihar Tak, and Mobius Foundation.

Mobius Foundation culminated the campaign with an on-ground two-hour-long Thought Leadership Conclave. The event featured policy experts, demographic researchers, and academicians interacting under two robust sessions i.e. “Balancing the Global Equation: The Imperative of Overpopulation Stabilization” and ‘जनसंख्या स्थिरीकरण और पर्यावरण संसाधनों के बीच ताल- मेल की ज़रूरत’ along with an exclusive one-on-one fireside chat with Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi, Member Rajya Sabha and Mr. Pradip Burman, Chairman, Mobius Foundation.

Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi, chief guest at the conclave said that “We are becoming more and more numerous, but if we stick to our traditional knowledge system, managing the population and environment won’t be a problem. Traditional knowledge, also known as “local knowledge,” is a record of human achievement in understanding the complexities of life and survival in frequently hostile environments. Therefore, going back to our roots will enable us to create a sustainable future.”

Mr. Pradip Burman said “My vision is of a future in which our population co-exists in harmony with nature and prospers on a healthy planet, to the benefit of all., and which will only happen when our existing population stabilises or starts declining.”

Other dignitaries present at the conclave were G. V. L. Narasimha Rao, Member Rajya Sabha, Kiran Karnik, Padama Shri Awardee and Former President of National Association of Software (NASSCOM), Siddharth Kak, Indian documentary maker, television producer, and presenter, best known as the producer and presenter of Surabhi, Poonam Muttreja, Executive director Population Foundation of India, Akash Ranison, Co-founder & Director, Greener Earth Foundation and Arun Krishnamurthy- Environmentalist Foundation on India.

In the English and Hindi sessions, respectively, President Mr. Praveen Garg, Former Special Secretary, MoEFCC, Rtd. IAS and  Dr. Ram Boojh, a former UNESCO representative and advisor to the Mobis Foundation, presented the organization’s vision for Population Stabilization. That is “Each one of us puts pressure on the natural world, consumes the Earth’s finite resources and contributes to climate change. One of the most effective ways that we can help our planet today is by choosing to have a smaller family.”

G. V. L. Narasimha Rao during the session said that Government of India has formed high power Committee for extensive consideration of the challenges arising from fast population growth and demographic changes. He further added the Committee will be mandated to make recommendation for overcoming the above challenges.

Kiran Karnik brough focus on women education as a tool to fight population growth and stated that the higher a woman’s level of education, the fewer children she has per woman. Compared to women with 12 years or more of education, who have an average of 1.8 children, uneducated women have an average of 2.8 children.

Siddharth Kak spoke about how media plays a crucial role in educating and making individuals, communities, and society conscious about sustainable development, the need for more sustainable patterns of production and consumption, the need for family planning and encouraging them to take action directed towards change and a more sustainable future.

Poonam Muttreja, said, States going through various stages of the demographic transition will require context-specific policies and programs due to the vast size of the country’s population and significant demographic variety.

Akash Ranison and Arun Krishnamurthy represented young individuals working in the field to improve the world one day at a time. They brought real-life problems to light while working on the ground and discussed how to dispel misunderstandings and barriers surrounding family planning among people.

About the Mobius Foundation:

The Mobius Foundation is a non-profit organisation, committed to supporting sustainability, empowering technologies, strengthening systems, encouraging healthy behaviour and   focusing on education. The Foundation intends to create sustainable, culturally relevant   solutions, enabling communities to break longstanding practices that are detrimental to human existence. The Mobius Foundation has been working in India since 2015, collaborating with a diverse range of civil society partners and NGO partners to contribute to achieving a sustainable India.