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AUGUST 2021
RISING BUSINESS STARS COVER STORY LEVELLING UP
MR HERBALSNATURAL, FRIENDLY AND AFFORDABLE
AARCOBE
CRAFTING CONCEPTS WITH CREATIVITY
MIRABELLE COSMETICS
“BEAUTY IS AN ENDLESS QUEST; INNOVATION IS ESSENTIAL TO KEEP THE QUEST GOING.”
STUDIO ARCHAID
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
THE MAN BEHIND SVAR, AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MR. RAJENDRA JAIN
YOUNG AND DYNAMIC SELFMADE ENTREPRENEUR
LGBTQ A COMMUNITY TO KNOW ABOUT
LEADING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
LIFESTYLE & FASHION MAGAZINE
TEAM Sourabh Bindlish Owner & Publisher
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EDITOR'S DESK Hello there readers, Hope you all are in wonderful health! Great things come in small packages. I couldn’t agree more that the phrase stands true for Souranshi-Fashion and Lifestyle Magazine and the brands that are featured in it. We, through Souranshi, have been doing hard work to bring those businesses that once operated as small-scale startups. They are now doing great in their respective fields and have earned enormous respect from their clients. Social media is an exciting place to showcase your talents and advertising business products. Meet the star of Instagram, Divyun Nanda, through our cover story. Know more about cosmetics brands and products. Mirabelle Cosmetics (14) and M R Herbals (33) resolved all your cosmetic problems.
Entrepreneurship has always attracted passionate aspirants and here are a few budding and established entrepreneurs who are sharing their excellence. We are glad to feature Studio ArChaiD(19), SVAR group of companies(23), Siddharth Lamba(26), and Aarcobe(39). The scorching heat in the atmosphere seems to reduce as autumn is approaching. But one should not wait for the right season when it comes to quick refreshing drinks that can help you keep a check on your weight. As it is widely understood that staying fit and healthy is a wonderful way to enjoy a good lifestyle. Involve yourselves in physical activities at home or hit the gym with your best buddies. Walk to the nearby grocery store to get your dairy supply. Incorporate a lowcalorie diet including a lot of fruits and vegetables and see the effect within a few days. A good way to keep yourselves updated with amazing lifestyle stuff is to log in to our website and read the magazine. We can’t wait to present this edition to you. Hope you all enjoy reading it. Stay happy and healthy!!
Megha Tiwari
August 2021 Volume 2
CONTENTS COVER STORY
07 LEVELLING UP Divyun Nanda
BEAUTY
14 Mirabelle Cosmetics Mattifying Products to Monsoon Proof Makeup
17 33 Passion MR Herbals-
Natural, Friendly and Affordable-
TREND
THE BIG STORIES 19 Studio ArChaiD 23 SVAR GROUP OF COMPANIES
26 Siddharth Lamba-Young and dynamic self-made entrepreneur
39 AARCOBE
Design Consultants
52 Leading Women Entrepreneurs
44 LGBTQ-A Community To Know About
47 5 Best Speakers Under 5000
Rupees You Didn’t Know You Needed
56 Best Indoor Plants for Indian Climate!
42 In seventh heaven with
seven stars: Meet India’s medal winners at Tokyo 2020
HEALTHY DRINK 36 Refreshing Detox Water
HOME
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Living
COVER STORY | SOURANSHI
LEVELLING UP
Lifestyle Blogger, Influencer, & Content Creator
THE DREAM
From being an average student to completing my master’s and post-graduation diploma and aspiring to earn a Ph.D.; from posting pictures on Instagram just for fun to becoming an acknowledged influencer, I have come a long way.
Saree @gulparinda Accessories @look_good_withus Makeup Artist @magnificentmakeoversby_manya Photographer @sattyz_clicks Location - Plum by bent chair Black Top - Zara
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No journey is complete without its ups and downs. As you start walking towards the unknown destination, discovering the routes on the way, following a path where you haven’t stepped upon ever, and learning from the tiniest mistakes, blogging is an exceptional experience!
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SOURANSHI MAGAZINE | Rising Business Stars | August 2021 Social Responsibility Having a community of 110K people is an advantage and a responsibility too. The responsibility that I practice whatever I preach! The responsibility is that I am honest in my approach and not misguiding my followers only because the brand is paying me to say something, which I do not believe in myself. Being an influencer or blogger is hardwork For the people who have their accounts on Instagram, aiming to become a blogger or an influencer, periodic engagement is not only about a beautiful girl or a handsome man posing and smiling for a perfect picture; it's the hard-work that goes behind that 'beautiful picture'. Like every other profession, we have to 'outdo' ourselves. Each picture has to be better than the last one. We eat cold meals because we have to take several pictures of the hot meal to get the perfect one.
Saree @bespoke.dhishya Jewllery @pc_jeweller MUA @banmeetkaur_makeupartist Photographer @sattyz_clickz
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SOURANSHI MAGAZINE | Rising Business Stars | August 2021 Like any other profession influencing resembles a vast ocean but what keeps you going is originality, content, creativity, and consistency. An art of behind the scenes teamwork Influencing is an art and teamwork of a photographer, content creator, makeup artist, stylist, dressmaker, hairstylist, and PR people, everyone has their contributions along with the blogger who is the only one in the front. Each post takes time and effort before it reaches the Instagram page. I have two personal favorite photographers and my mom helps me in several ways. I try new makeup artists each time I go for the shoot. My physique and their perception Different people have different perceptions. I do come across designers who are disappointed to see the petite me. That’s how God made me and I never feel that’s a drawback. I take each stride with confidence and a lovely smile to flaunt the brightly shining ‘me’.
Blogging Experience and Opportunities I have had the opportunity to work with both big and small brands. I have worked with Red Tape, P.C. Jewelers, Crocs, Colors, Max Protein, Reliance, Shree, Jaipore, and The Face Shop to name a few. I have also worked with homegrown brands, who showered more love than big labels. One of the jewelry brands I worked with had my hoardings too. was wonderful working with each one of those brands. I have faith that in the future I would collaborate with more prestigious brands.
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What’s in the Future Future is God’s domain, karma is ours. I would, definitely, like to keep doing what I do with all my heart and soul.
the show must go on. I lost my loved one during the lockdown and I felt lost but being a content creator I had my responsibility towards my audience. The community that I have built over the years needs to know what is happening in my It’s about the balance life. They are part of my life and most of the A balance has to be made between organic and privileges I enjoy being a blogger are because I sponsored content. Without content one is have this community for which I am eternally nothing. We have our moments of despair but grateful!
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Mirabelle Cosmetics
“Beauty is an endless quest; innovation is essential to keep the quest going.” - Mr. Chong Kun Kim, Chairman Mirabelle Cosmetics.
“By pushing back the limits we are finding new ways to create cosmetic facial masks that bring out the real beauty in each. With the articulation of clear and concise development strategies, we have joined the race to become the number one cosmetic company in the world. Beauty is a Science that can be nurtured with cosmetic innovation. Our innovation helps people to improve their confidence in the society”. Mr. Kim narrates the concepts behind Mirabelle Cosmetics.
The face masks are infused with moisturizing, calming,hydrating, brightening, and nutritional values in the ingredients, to provide great skincare to all skin types.
Health Mask: The company serves with the Premium quality KF94 health mask with Korean Government (KFDA) certified & 3 PLY Melt Blown Filter health - Mr.Chong Kun Kim Chairman Mirabelle Cosmetics. mask works with the electrostatic principle effective on anti-viral, antibacterial protecting from micro dust, smog more comfortable breath and waterproof.
"W
e are our own role model, we grow by serving
our customers and catering to their needs.”
About Mirabelle Cosmetics MIRABELLE COSMETICS KOREA was launched on 24th May 2017 with the motive to bring in the Kbeauty secrets to India. It is a Korean facial sheet mask manufacturing company especially done for Indian skin type and the first venture to introduce sheet masks in India and running successfully for last 3 years. Mirabelle uses natural ingredients from pure nature. ‘Mirabille’ is a word stemming from the Latin word ‘Mirabilis’, meaning wondrous beauty. Mirabelle delivers wondrous miracles to your skin.
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Korean Beauty Secrets Mirabelle, the leading Korean Cosmetic Company, is specialized in Cosmetics Research and Development. At present, the company is unleashing specialized skincare facial sheet masks with Korean technology suitable for all types of Indian skin. The Mirabelle masks have a unique blend of botanicals, antioxidants, and active ingredients along with Korean Beauty (K- Beauty) secrets.
SOURANSHI MAGAZINE | Rising Business Stars | August 2021 Combo Packs and the Uniqueness The company provides 2 different types of combo packs like 6 and 10 that are designed based on the concerned skin type like acneprone, dull skin, dry skin, wrinkled, and sensitive skin. Mirabelle’s facial sheet mask products help to get rid of common skin problems. There are 6 variants of sheet masks providing different desired results such as Fairness, Fairness EX, Essential, Ultra, Premium, Dual system. The company has 24 different varieties of facial sheet masks to offer.
These masks are 100% cotton with 25ml of fruit essence. Some of the main ingredients are grapefruit extract, tomato fruit extract, carrot root extract, sandalwood oil, rice bran extract, activated charcoal, aloe vera extract, gold colloidal extract, lavender flower extract, neem leaf extract, raspberries fruit extract, tea tree oil. Ensuring Best Quality Products
The highly innovative, creative R & D team in Korea and India are working continuously to bring in state-of-the-art products to the customers. In comparison to other beauty products, Mirabelle provides low-cost and highquality products with a shelf life of 36 months. The expert team ensures to provide the best quality facial sheet mask with 100% parabenfree and 100% cruelty-free products to valuable customers.
Advice to Customers for a Healthy Skin The skin experts from Mirabelle recommend following a proper skincare routine to get healthier skin. Mirabelle Cosmetics serves on the said recommendation and assures the customer continuous supply of proper skincare products with many natural ingredients that are 100% toxin-free and Paraben-free. The team Mirabelle treats each and every customer as if they’re their only customer and feels proud that the customer believes in their products and services.
“The customers come with a lot of skin problem seeking solutions, we are always there to assist and to fulfill the needs of every customer.”, concludes Mr. Kim.
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Too Faced Killer Kajal With this beautiful kohl pencil, you'll never have raccoon eyes again. It has a matte texture and pigment that is saturated. It's waterproof and smudge-proof.
Innisfree No-Sebum Mineral Powder
The finely powdered powder quickly mattifies the skin, leaving it dry and drab. It's the ideal travel companion for touch-ups on the fly.
Givenchy Prisme Libre Setting & Finishing Loose Powder This classic product has been updated and is ideal for mattifying, blurring, and illuminating the skin. Dust some over your base to keep your makeup in place, or wear it alone for a matte look.
L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24 Hour Fresh Wear Foundation
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
This foundation is a good dupe for Estée Lauder's, and it has SPF 25 for extra protection. The foundation is smudge-proof and has an ultra-matte finish.
For all the right reasons, the foundation has a devoted following. It's really blend-able and doesn't budge at all. Its oil-free composition controls sebum and keeps in place under the mask.
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Architectural Designer | Interior Design | Design Consultancy As the world sunk into the filthy arms of Covid19, the entrepreneur in Chaitanya and Dhwani saw it as the perfect opportunity to start a small-scale business to quench their thirst for design. Though Studio arChaiD was started in the early months of 2020, the two founders have been working together on numerous architectural and interior design projects for a few years now.
About Studio ArChaiD Studio arChaiD was started with the vision to encapsulate the power of simplicity yet dominating design that cannot go unnoticed. It
It aims at designing some of the highest towers along the skyline of the glamorous city of Mumbai and at crafting some of the classiest interiors in the city.
Coming from a non-architectural background, the co-founders, Chaitanya and Dhwani have taken up big strides at a young age and aim at rising the ranks in this evercompeting industry of stalwarts. Studio arChaiD provides all design services for Residential, Institutional, and Commercial spaces ranging from: Architectural Design, Interior Design, and Decor, Visualisation, Turnkey Projects, Design Consultation, and Landscape Design
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SOURANSHI MAGAZINE | Rising Business Stars | August 2021 About the co-founders Graduated from the University of Mumbai in 2017, Chaitanya has worked with renowned firms in Mumbai where he was involved in several successful architecture and interior projects. With a great sense of technicality and a knack to solve problems, he boasts of experience ranging from designing high-end celebrity homes and offices to designing low and high-rise structures in the heartland of the city. With a high interest in sports and culinary, his interest in design and architecture surpasses all.
Dhwani’s zeal to achieve a deep Chaitanya sense and understand Dhwani -ing of design took her places. After graduating from the Mumbai University in 2017, she worked with pioneering architectural and interior design firms that allowed her to take commanding positions in the completion of complicated small-scale projects to large-scale residential and institutional projects. Apart from an incredible designer, Dhwani is an avid traveler and finds joy in adventurous sports.
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SOURANSHI MAGAZINE | Rising Business Stars | August 2021 Studio ArChaiD’s USP The company, Studio arChaiD believes in integrated and good design. Delivering a satisfactory design, the biggest challenge in the field involves adopting innovative solutions and implementing them with the acumen to deliver projects beforehand keeping the clients/end users’ requirements at peak priority at all times. The team Studio ArChaiD works to personalise each project for the user, beyond catering to their aesthetic taste and preferences. The aspiration to be one of the most admired and niche design businesses had been the motivation for the company to pace ahead and never stop learning from every design cycle.
The projects
Residential Interior in Mumbai
Situated in the Central Suburbs of Bombay, the apartment was located in one of the peaceful lanes of Five garden, Matunga on the 13th story surrounded by some standalone heritage bungalows and colonial low-rise structures. The surroundings allowed the house to have a sprawling view with ample light and ventilation. The biggest advantage and the biggest challenge
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For the common areas, the client’s taste was that of a modern space with a classy touch of traditional. This fusion ushered the introduction of Jhula and wall paneling using traditional moulded pattis alongside full-height glass sliders entering into an open kitchen design. The amalgamation of all elements of the house played another vital role, from the
Dermatologist Clinic in Mumbai Retail space in the suburbs of Mumbai with minimal space and a prime location required a complete makeover. Finding a balance started with the space’s architectural features like windows, doors, and ceiling and then adding in pieces until equilibrium is found. Optimizing the space crunch through design and transforming this space into a Clinic came with its own sense of excitement. The client’s brief of not wanting a typical clinic pushed the design boundaries and the team came up with creative design ideas. The most important part of a hospitality design setup is its sense of warmth that can be passed on to the visiting patients. The waiting area had to be designed such as to make the patients feel more at home which was achieved through manoeuvring furniture, choice of materiality, and the impact of colors. The clinic is designed keeping in mind the working styles of the doctors and their numerous equipment without losing the essence of the visioned design.
Architectural Designer | Interior Design | Design Consultancy studio_archaid
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Everyday Extraordinary… The man behind SVAR, an exclusive interview with Mr. Rajendra Jain
What could be a better name for a group of companies that indicate the unity and strength of a family & a family-owned business! SVAR, named after the Jain family’s initials, means Voice, hence SVAR became the voice of the entire Jain family and the Jewellers. SVAR is close to the heart of every member of the Jain family-(R) Mr.Rajendra Jain, head of the Jain family and Owner & Managing Director of the SVAR group of companies. The other owners & directors are (S) Mr. Siddhant Jain, (V) Ms. Vidhi Jain & (A) Dr. Anita Jain.
Existing SVAR GROUP OF COMPANIES and future business expansion SVAR FINE JEWELRY – Gold & Diamond Retail Jewelry business - led by Ms. Vidhi & Dr. Anita Jain. SVAR GEMS – Lab-grown Diamonds, Natural Gemstones, Created Stones and Jewelry Application Technology - led by Rajendra Jain. SVAR CREATIVE AND COMMUNICATION AGENCY – Consultant for Branding, Marketing & Strategy - led by Rajendra Jain. SVAR EVENTS & MEDIA NETWORK – led by Siddhant Jain.
The four businesses are interconnected and support each other. The company’s future diversification would be in creating IP event properties and luxury lighting & chandeliers business with a global association.
Rajendra Jain with Vidya Balan
The team SVAR constantly strives to deliver its promise and create brilliant solutions for the growth and success of the customers, the industry, and the country. Following an ethical path, the entire SVAR team is passionate, responsible, innovative, and flexible.
About the Managing Director and awards & achievements Mr. Rajendra Jain, Founder & Managing Director of SVAR Group and (Former Managing Director of Swarovski, India - 17 years+) is one among those leaders who miraculously govern the situation and lead a group of people into success. He owns a humble, creative, and passionate personality. Determination, compassion, and simplicity are his specific traits. Entirely driven by passion towards serving the Gems & Jewellery industry for more than three decades, Mr. Rajendra Jain is a visionary who has not only transformed Swarovski Gemstones’
SVAR FAMILY - Vidhi, Anita, Rajendra & Siddhant
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SOURANSHI MAGAZINE | Rising Business Stars | August 2021 business growth trajectory but has also positively influenced the lives of those associated with Swarovski.
Speaking about the hardships during the pandemic Mr. R Jain said that the business was severely affected. “We started working from home by adopting online & digital way of business. Initially, it was challenging & by learning slowly & steadily it opened up new online business window supporting our offline business.”, said Mr Rajendra. “The webinars, online business meetings and excellent use of social media were a boon for our new way openings and faster way of business.”
With three decades of rich experience in the industry, he has been honored with strings of awards for his praiseworthy contributions, both nationally and internationally.
Rajendra Jain with Bollywood Celebs (L) Shamita Shetty (R) Zareen Khan
He has been awarded with the highest global Swarovski Spirit Award 2017 in Austria, that fittingly reflects his determination to go beyond in the field, intent to put in the best always and the flair to drive his team creatively. He was also honored and bestowed with the prestigious TOP 50 INDIAN ICON AWARD 2016 and WORLD ICON 2018 presented by international legends & celebrities.
Rajendra Jain dancing with bollywood Star Manish Paul
USP of SVAR group of companies When a team of dedicated individuals makes a commitment to act as one...the sky is the limit. Coming together is a beginning...keeping together is progress...working together is a success. The team SVAR has been designed strategically to help its clients and achieve the goal for them. The team of specifically skilled members at SVAR prides itself in delivering its promises. Through his learnings & experiences, the MD of SVAR group of companies shared a piece of advice for aspiring entrepreneurs which had acted as the initial but most important steps of the ladder that led him to the place where he stands today.
(L) Rajendra Jain with Mr. Helmut Swarovski (R) with Malaika Arora
Challenges during Covid Pandemic "Challenges makes one better not bitter. There is wisdom in challenges, one must look for them. Challenges can make you or break you… Challenge your Challenges."
“Always remember that happy employers and employees will always bring happiness and success to the company.”
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ADD GOOD STYLE TO YOUR WALK
Every problem is a gift without them we would not grow. I have come across several challenges but I can proudly say that I never struggled to reach the place I stand today.’, says Siddharth Lamba, owner, and co-founder of S. Lamba and Co. The 24-year-old self-made businessman started his career in 2016 just after completing his 12th which is the highest qualification he has had.
Siddharth started working as an Assistant production manager in Emphasis Innovations Pvt. Ltd., a shoe manufacturing firm where his sister was employed. He was only 19 years old then. ‘My sister’s boss Mr. Naveen C Arora who is also CEO at Emphasis once visited us at our apartment where I lived with my parents and three sisters.’, Siddharth said while reminiscing the time when he stepped out in the service world. ‘He asked me to join his company and I said yes. It was more like a training period.’ In 2017, at the age of 21, Siddharth entered the entrepreneurial corridor with an initial investment of Rs. 10Lacs from his late father's
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SOURANSHI MAGAZINE | Rising Business Stars | August 2021 savings who expired in the same year before he could see his only son standing on his feet. This only made him stronger and follow his and his family’s dream. Lamba’s focus was clear ever since his teens- to become an entrepreneur.
Siddharth revealed. ‘The buyers suspected my credibility but I proved myself through my skills and quality of the products I offer them’. His determination yielded sweet fruits and the company got orders to produce shoes in huge quantities which ranges from formal, sports, casual, and party wear.
The vision to be his own boss made Siddharth leave his studies and then his job. ‘Since my teen days, I had a clear vision to become an entrepreneur and to support my family who has always had my back .’, he said, ‘They never criticized my decision when I decided to quit studies and take up entrepreneurship as my profession’.
The company produces the shoes on order which are then sold on e-commerce websites like Myntra, Duke, and Police. Though the company is still young, the demand for the shoes manufactured by it is increasing daily and within a short span of 3 years, the yearly turnover is already nearing 1 Cr. ‘It's baby steps but we are focused to meet the demands.’, said Siddharth, ‘ and we are slowly creating space for us in the market.’
The idea of the venture was conceived during a conversation between him and his sister Payal. ‘You should set up your business rather than working for others if that is what you aspire to.’ She told him. The suggestion stuck with him and hence, S. Lamba & Co. was launched.
The quality of the shoes is the most important attribute that the company strives for. ‘I always manage to keep the quality of each pair of shoes on top which is the first and last motive’, said Siddharth ‘and we endeavor to provide the best to our customers.’
Siddharth also attributes the birth of the startup to his former employer Mr. Naveen Arora apart from his sister Payal. ‘Mr. Naveen is a father figure to me who has guided me through the hurdles and obstacles when I discussed my plan to enter the business world.’
Once the buyers approach the company with their designs, they proceed to produce a sample of 25-30 pairs which then go through quality check and size check. Followed by approval, the production team proceeds with manufacturing the shoe lot as ordered by the buyer initially. The company is still very young in the market which is full of shoe manufacturing legends. Siddharth never compared S. Lamba & Co. with the big names and brands. ‘I am not in the business to compete with anyone. The competition is with my previous version. We want to prove to ourselves and not to others.’, said Siddharth whose only competitor is himself. ‘ I want to be a better version of my old self and with every passing year, I am proving it.’
Initially, Siddharth came across several challenges because of his age, experience, finances, and acquisition of clients. ‘I was naïve in the business world without any notable academic qualification.’
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Our body vibrates at a particular frequency that helps us to function in a trouble-free manner. The problem occurs if that harmony is disturbed. Rheology Modifiers, Natural Stimulators, Energizing cell proliferation, regenerating dead skin cells, and curbing problematic skin conditions are certain ways to revive that harmony. Likewise, aesthetically pleasing, and beautifully glowing skin and hair need a lot of care, and here comes natural and authentic MR herbals products.
G. Madhavi Rao, the founder of MR Herbals, has done her MBA (H R) from NewPort Acadamy California ,Participant in Formula Botanica Skin Care Formulation (UK) Environmentalist and holds certificates in Medicinal Plants and their uses which paved a way for manufacturing cosmetics using natural methods. She has done several offline and online courses in the cosmetic making which makes her an expert in the field. Owner of a creative and determined personality, Madhavi has a passion to go extreme levels till the target is achieved. Her zeal and strong motive to provide natural environmental-friendly products led to the vast variety of beauty and personal care range that is harmless for the body.
In the Year 2017 M R Herbal laid the foundation taking a resolution to make nature-friendly cosmetics free from hazardous chemicals. Envisioning to drive a new era with the chemical-free and stress-free environment to live in, G.Madhavi Rao established M R Herbals who is a pioneer in manufacturing versatile aromatic natural products.
M R Herbals uses Ancient Secrets with Plant therapy where products are handcrafted using Botanical Ingredients, organically grown herbs, and medicinal plant extracts plucked from selfowned organically cultivated farm. The remaining raw material that needs different geographic terrains is sourced from genuine sources.
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SOURANSHI MAGAZINE | Rising Business Stars | August 2021 M R Herbals Beauty and personal care product range covers all types of skin-care, hair-care, foot-care, lip-care products that are natural, organic, eco-friendly, and affordable.Along with Beauty and Personal Care Products Division they have Aromatic Hygiene and Health Care Division aswell. Age-old Ayurvedic formulations with vintage touch gently incorporated in all Beauty and Personal care Product Mix makes the products safe for all skin and hair types.
women, MR Herbals is slowly spreading its wings towards natural Men's care product range as well. “We are getting queries for FOUNDER Madhavi Rao men for quite some time now and we are moving forward to grab this opportunity and produce a completely natural range for Men-care products.”, said Madhavi.
Scientific formulation with tremendous and tedious hard work combined with high efficacy ensures the desired efficiency at each level and hygienically maintained environment by sterilizing and Sanitizing to reach T.Q.M.(total Quality Management).
M R Herbals have Clientele abroad apart from several states in India. The company has Clients in Chicago, U.K, Europe, and its spreading rapidly thru word of mouth Publicity.
MR Herbals Strongly believe in Quality standards and commitment in Delivering products to their Esteemed Clientele. Furthermore, Producing a complete Home-care and Personal care product range is the Ultimate Goal of the company.
Customer Satisfaction tops the list of priority where the team M R Herbals keenly focus to guide the customers for proper usage of each product. Speaking about the same Madhavi said, “Happy and Satisfied customers are M R Herbals Forte and we customize cosmetics according to customer’s need. But any skin or hair condition takes time to cure, patience is needed for the desired result.” Chemical-free 100% Herbal Extracts with an innovative product range are M R Herbals’ USP . The products help to heal and rejuvenate skin cells repairing them naturally. Skin-loving Botanicals, Herbal extracts, Essential oils, Clays, Butters, Gels, Fruit and vegetable Extracts, and many Ancient secret Ayurvedic therapeutic ingredients are incorporated scientifically by taking the help of Laboratory Experts for testing. Scientists in India and abroad work with creating righteous formulations by taking meticulous attention. Natural chemical compounds in Botanical ingredients helps to beautify skin and hair texture.
A Plethora of Benefits is possible by therapeutic value, Skin-loving ingredients which have abundant source of natural organic compounds present in various herbs and flowers does chockfull of multifold benefits which work wonders by purifying and preserve the skin by giving protection. Exclusively manufact -uring and offering a vast variety of natural products which are presently oriented for
In Madhavi’s words, “M R Herbals aims to provide Complete Beauty Care Needs free from Artificial colours & Synthetic Chemicals . The color of the product is because of its natural pigments in selected ingredients . Fragrance and therapeutic value is achieved using Essential oils which contain the complete essence of the plant.”
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Lemon - Cucumber Detox Water
Refreshing Benefits It helps burn calories and is good for digestion and gut health. It can be consumed throughout the year making you feel fresh and energetic.
Ingredients Cucumber- 1 medium sliced cucumber Lemon- Juice of 1 lemon or 1 sliced lemon Mint leaves- 8-10 Ginger- 1 inch, grated/sliced Water- 2 Liters Honey- 1 Tbsp (optional)
Caution The drink is loaded with ample benefits but do not consume it if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or avoid adding that ingredient.
Process Fill up a jar or pitcher with 2 liters of water and add all the ingredients to it. Let it sit overnight. Refrigerate it during summers. The goodness of cucumber, mint, lemon, and ginger will be released in the water. Strain it the next morning and enjoy it throughout the day. Add a spoon full of honey before drinking but it’s completely optional.
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Apple Cider Vinegar- 1 Tbsp Water- 1 Cup warm water Honey- as per taste (optional)
Benefits Drinking this detox water first thing in the morning will cleanse your body absorbs the nutrients quickly and flush out the toxins resulting in healthy and glowing skin and also in weight loss.
Process Mix well all the ingredients in a glass and sip it slowly first thing in the morning.
Cautions AppleCider Vinegar is naturally sour.
Apple Cider Vinegar Detox Drink Ingredients
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Nigella-Dry Ginger Powder Detox Drink
Benefits This detox drink is good if you are trying to lose weight. It is also good for digestion and gut health.
Ingredients Water-1 cup boiled Nigella Seeds or Black Cumin (Kalonji)- 1 Tbsp Dry Ginger Powder- 1Tbsp Lemon Juice- ½ Lemon Honey- 1Tbsp Turmeric- ½ Tsp
Caution The ginger powder makes the drink too strong. Be careful because it does not taste good. Not advisable if you have acidity issues.
Process Add Nigella seeds and ginger powder to a glass of boiled water. Let it sit for 15 minutes. Strain, add lemon juice, turmeric, and honey (optional but recommended), and sip it warm on an empty stomach first thing in the morning.
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Ar. Nilabh Oberoi & Ar. Aakriti Oberoi
Envisioning a comfortable environment for the inhabitants intending to leave an everlasting impression on the beholders, a husbandwife duo, started a journey materializing comprehensive, sustainable, and one-stop design solutions. In the year 2011, a notion to build something remarkably durable led to the foundation of a multidisciplinary design studio which is known as Aarcobe. The duo, Nilabh and Aakriti, leads a team of young and enthusiastic minds who understands the need for sustainable designs and
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keeps a constant focus on creating futuristic and climate-sensitive designs & understand the need for sustainable designs. Emphasizing the need to utilize a passive and lowenergy architecture, the designs created at Aarcobe resonate with the new emergent Indian masterpieces which are budget-friendly and eyecatching, and apt with the taste of the client as well. Backed by a robust team of Architects, Interior Designers, Engineers & Vastu consultants, over the years,
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tthe firm has gone through tremendous evolution & gained a worth-remembering experience.
the best names in the field of Architecture such as Morphogenesis architecture studio, Arcop associates & Sikka Associates Architects in About Nilabh Oberoi New Delhi, before founding Founder & Principal Architect AARCOBE in 2011. An architecture graduate, Nilabh has an eye to focus on He is a member of the Council the minute details while adding of Architecture(COA), India & great value to the design and an Associate of the Indian creating bespoke design Institute of Architects (IIA). solutions. Through his careful and strategic approach, Nilabh About Aakriti Oberoi Cohas created intricate designs founder & Associate that represent the need of its Principal Architect user. Nilabh had the opportunity Owner of an enthusiastic and to be associated with a few of creative personality, Aakriti has
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a knack for accuracy. Her designs reflect the precision and ample detail work that speaks of her experience. Before founding Aarcobe with her husband, Aakriti had gained enormous experience while working with several design firms in India & abroad such as Qatar design consortium in Doha, SABS consultants & Design Forum International in New Delhi & Planners Group in Chandigarh. She is also a member of the Council of Architecture(COA), India & an Associate of the (IIA).
SOURANSHI MAGAZINE | Rising Business Stars | August 2021 Project Description: Bulbul Bulbul, an elite designer shopping outlet for women, offers a spacious and descriptive alley loaded with a variety of designer dresses and dress materials. As the customer enters this beau monde known as Bulbul, one comes across the beautifully designed interactive display divided categorically where Nilabh and
Aakriti have creatively retained the essence of the store with their intellect. Exclusively allocated spaces for each category of available clothing that enables the client to explore congenially only bring out the interior designer’s marvelous thinking. One can behold the beauty of readymade dresses hung for a clear view. The ceiling-high hangers allow the visitor to have more floor space to freely roam around and also have a visual connection throughout the store. The clients can comfortably sit in the lounge dedicated to lehengas and expensive dresses, which is an exclusive experience in itself offering a plush vibe to the guest. The semi-stitched dress display fixed on the wall facilitates the visitors to have maximum visibility which is also designed to incorporate display through the glasses. This area also offers a relaxing sitting space for exploring the dresses. The design of the area dedicated to sophisticated dress fabrics involves moving panels for fabric display facilitating the owner to incorporate maximum fabric rolls and easy access to the clients to each fabric roll. Whether the customers wish to sit comfortably to pick perfect stuff or roam around the entire space, Nilabh and Aakriti have designed the outlet keeping in mind the requirements of the store owner and the visitors. aarcobedesignconsultants
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IN SEVENTH HEAVEN WITH SEVEN STARS: MEET INDIA’S MEDAL WINNERS AT TOKYO 2020 After a year-long delay owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics began on July 23. The Olympic Games have been postponed and rescheduled for the first time, rather than canceled. The Tokyo Olympics 2020 opening ceremony took place on July 23 at the newly built National Stadium in the Japanese capital, and the closing ceremony on August 8, 2021, at the same location.
Ravi Dahiya, 23, became the second Indian, making him the eighth Indian to earn a silver medal in an individual sport in the Olympics. After losing 7-4 to two-time world champion Zavur Uguev, the Sonipat-born grappler had to settle for second place.
PV Sindhu became the first Indian woman and just the second Indian athlete to win two individual Olympic medals, following Sushil Mirabai Chanu kick-started with a silver medal in Kumar. The ace shuttler from Hyderabad won the the women's 49kg weightlifting event, lifting a bronze medal in the women's singles tournament total of 202kg (87kg+115kg). The 26-year-old, by defeating China's He Bing Jiao. who hails from Nongpok Kakching village in Manipur's Imphal East district, ended India's 21- After defeating Chinese Taipei's Nien-Chin Chen year wait for a weightlifting medal on the first day, in the quarter-finals, Lovlina became the third ensuring that the country got on to a flying start. Indian pugilist to secure a podium finish in the Hou Zhihui of China won gold while Windy Olympic Games [after Vijender Singh (2008) and Cantika Aisah of Indonesia earned bronze. Mary Kom (2012)]. In the semi-final, she was Chanu tried 84kg in her first snatch attempt, defeated by defending world champion Busenaz despite her frailty in the lead-up to the main Surmeneli and was awarded bronze. The 23event. year-old, who hails from Barpathar hamlet in Assam's Golaghat region, earned India's first With silver in the men's 57kg freestyle wrestling, Olympic medal in nine years.
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SOURANSHI MAGAZINE | Rising Business Stars | August 2021 India's men's hockey team, who had been without an Olympic medal since winning gold at the 1980 Moscow Games, won bronze after defeating Germany in a thrilling match. It was India's fifth medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Team USA closed out with 39 gold medals, 41 silver medals, and 33 bronze medals. There were plenty of great champs, from Sydney McLaughlin to Kevin Durant. China came close to the number one spot in gold with a total of 38, 32 silver, and 18 bronze medals. Japan won 27 gold medals, along with 14 silver and 17 bronze. India stood at 48th rank with a total of 1 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze medals among all the participating countries. Caeleb Dressel, an American swimmer won five gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics becoming the winner of the highest number of golds in the games. The 24year-old won all three of his individual events the men's 100m butterfly and the 50m and 100m freestyle - plus two relay golds. Dressel has been compared to American greats Michael Phelps and Mark Spitz, but he wants to make his own mark.
Wrestler Bajrang Punia, who was competing for the first time in the quadrennial tournament, won bronze in the men's 65kg freestyle wrestling playoff against Kazakhstan's Daulet Niyazbekov. Punia, a resident of Jhajjar's Khuddan village, pinned Kazakhstan's Daulet Niyazbekov. It was India's sixth medal at the Tokyo Olympics, matching their best-ever total in a single edition. With his gold in the men's javelin throw at Tokyo 2020, Neeraj Chopra became India's second individual Olympic gold winner after Abhinav Bindra. Czech Republic players Valdejch took Silver and Vitezslav took Bronze (both seasonbest attempts). Neeraj is also the first independent Indian Olympian to win a medal in track and field. With his heroic efforts, the country exceeded its previous greatest total of six medals (none of which were gold) from the 2012 London Olympics.
This is the first time when India has won seven medals in different sports at the same time. India has sent its largest-ever delegation to the Tokyo Olympics, with 126 participants competing in 18 sports. Indian competitors competed in a total of 69 events, the most ever for the country. The next Olympics will be held in 2024 from 26th July – 11th August in Paris.
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LGBTQ
A Community To Know About Have you ever heard of the term LGBTQ? LGBTQ describes a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. LGBTQ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning. In some places it is also known as LGBTQIA, I stand for Intersex and A stands for Asexual/ Ally/ Agender.
attraction to the same gender or opposite gender. Bisexual people may experience this attraction in different ways and degrees in their lifetime.
Lesbian is a woman whose physical, romantic, and emotional attraction is to other women. Lesbians are sometimes referred to as gay women.
Transgender people have a gender identity or gender expression that differs from the sex that they were assigned at birth.
Gay means a man whose physical, romantic, and emotional attraction is to people of the same sex. Bisexual is a person of the capacity to form enduring physical, romantic, and emotional
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She was featured in a Vicks ad. She was the goodwill ambassador of the Election Commission in Maharashtra. She founded Sakhi Chor Chowghi Trust in 2000. Her trust promotes safe sex and counsels transgender. She became the first transgender to file a petition in the Supreme Court of India for the adoption rights of transgender people. She won the National Legal Services Authority case in which the Supreme Court recognized transgender as the third gender. She adopted a girl child Gayatri in 2008 when her mother died of AIDS.
Questioning stands for who is questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. Intersex people are born with sex characteristics such as genitals or chromosomes that do not fit the typical definitions of male or female. Asexual is the lack of sexual attraction to others or low interest in sexual activity. Some people describe it is as a lack of sexual orientation and some people consider it as their sexual orientation.
2. Wendell Rodricks Wendell Rodricks was an Indian Fashion Designer, author, social activist based in Goa. In 2014, the Government of India conferred him with the fourth-highest civilian award, the Padma Shri. He started his career in fashion designing and launched his label in 1989. He was the first Indian designer to be invited to the world’s largest garment
Aromantic is the person who experiences little or no romantic attraction to others. Did you know some of the famous Indian personalities of the LGBTQ Community? Let’s have a look at the life of people of te LGBTQ Community how they struggle in their lives and left a remarkable impression on the stereotypes. They left their issues and builled life behind and came out as stars for themselves and help others as well. 1.Gauri Suresh Sawant
Gauri Suresh Sawant is a famous transgender activist from Mumbai, India.
fair in 1995 and also the first Indian designer to open Dubai Fashion Week in 2001. He contributed to journals of travel, art, and food. He also released his autobiography titled The Green Room. He raised issues for the lack of waste management and also started a helpline for the LGBTQ community.
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SOURANSHI MAGAZINE | Rising Business Stars | August 2021 3. Menaka Guruswamy & Arundhati Katju Menaka & Arundhati are the lawyers behind the landmark Section 377 judgment. They made history by coming out as a lesbian couple in India. They both become national heroes when they fought the Supreme Court to overrule the law. They even made it to the 2019 TIME 100 most influential people list. In an interview, they said their fight with the law is personal as well as professional. They campaigned for equality and this fight became easy when many supporters came forward for this law.
4. Laxmi Narayan Tripathi Laxmi Narayan Tripathi is a Transgender rights activist, Bollywood actress, Bharatanatyam dancer, Choreographer, and motivational speaker in Mumbai, India. She is the first transgender person to represent Asia Pacific in the UN in 2008. In the assembly, she spoke about the plight of sexual minorities. She was a contestant on the popular reality show Bigg Boss in 2011. In 2007, she started an organization named Astitiva, which works to promote the welfare of sexual minorities, their support, and development.
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5. Anwesh Sahoo Anwesh Kumar Sahoo was born in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. He is an Indian artist, blogger, writer, model, actor, and TEDx speaker. He was crowned Mr. Gay World India 2016, at the age of 20. He was the youngest winner of the crown. He represents India for the pageant held in Malta, Europe. He is the first Indian recipient of the Troy Perry Award for compassionate activism to be honored. He also works as a writer for Swaddle, a parenting website where he writes on sexuality and gender-related issues for parents. He wrote his experience of being bullied on his blog The Effeminare, which was later published in Gaylaxy magazine and covered by Pinksixty News.
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Gone are the days when the business profile was dominated by Men. The role of a woman is no longer restricted to the four walls of her house; she is soaring through the air, flying high in space, diving under the ocean, rolling heals in the glamour world, and walking down the business lane making a mark in every field one can think of. Whether she is running a catering business from home, a fashion boutique in a small shop, a coacoaching center in a big hall, an art and handicraft store, etc. she is now all set to let the world know that she is credible and capable. Here are a few from an enormous lot of talented and successful entrepreneurs who have solely led their businesses and became their own shining armor
Vandana Luthra- She is one of the most influential businesswomen in India. Born on 12 July 1956, Vandana Luthra comes from an educated family, where the seed of her entrepreneurial vision was sown. Post her graduation she acquired education in beauty, food and nutrition, fitness, and skincare from different universities in Europe.VLCC (Vandana Luthra Curls and Curves) was founded as a wellness center in 1989 and thereafter Vandana never looked back. Today the company is well known for providing a plenitude of services related to beauty, fitness, and nutrition, marking
marking its presence nationally as well as internationally. Vandana is the Vice-Chairperson of the NGO Khushi, a member of Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, and a patron of the Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust. Featured in Fortune magazine’s annual listing of ’50 Most Powerful Women in Business in India’ for 5 consecutive years from 2011-2015, Vandana has been awarded a host of awards for entrepreneurship and excellence including the Padam Shri in 2013. She has authored two books, Complete Fitness Program, and A Good Life. Owing to Vandana’s entrepreneurial skills, VLCC is a leader in the Indian beauty and wellness industry by market share. Richa Kar- CEO and co-founder of Zivame, Richa’s anecdote in the startup world was full of challenges. She received a rebuke from society society including her parents for taking the bold initiative to launch the very first lingerie online store in India. Born on 17 July 1980, Richa comes from a conventional family. She is graduated from BITS Pilani and completed MBA from NMIMS.
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SOURANSHI MAGAZINE | Rising Business Stars | August 2021 graduation in zoology, she decided to follow in her father’s footsteps, who was the head brewmaster at United Breweries. She earned her degree as master brewer from Melbourne University, Australia, and worked as a trainee in different companies in the country. She came back to India with a vision to advance her career in the field but was denied the job as the same belonged to the men. She started Biocon India in 1978 after working as a trainee at Biocon Biochemicals Limited, of Cork, Ireland, which was the producer of enzymes used in brewing and packaged food. She faced many challenges in terms of gender, experience, youth, Biocon Research Centre
She has worked for Spencer Retail and SAP where she realized the actual status of the lingerie shopping experience among Indian women. In August 2011 She founded Zivame which means ‘Radiant Me’ in Hebrew, with some savings and the borrowed sum of 35 L from her friends. Zivame offers over 5k styles of lingerie from over 50 brands in 100 different sizes made from a variety of materials, making Zivame a leader in the online shopping segment. Today, Zivame’s yearly turnover is nearly 650cr. The company has extended its reach to every part of the country changing the face of lingerie shopping in India without hesitation. With Zivame gaining fame among Indian women, Richa has climbed up the steps of success and entered the club of successful women entrepreneurs. Kiran Majumdar ShawThe chairperson and MD of Biocon India, Kiran wished to pursue medical stream but couldn’t obtain a scholarship for the same After completing her
infrastructure, machinery, and finances, and funding. With initial funding of Rs. 10000, Kiran started Biocon in a rented apartment, where the first enzymes extracted were papain and isinglass. Not later than a year of its birth, Biocon became the first Indian company to export the enzymes to the US and Europe. Thereafter, Kiran grabbed several opportunities making Biocon a leading company in India in the fields of drugs and vaccines (pharmaceutical and bio-pharmaceutical) and it continues to expand into new areas. In 2004, she started the Biocon Foundation, a CSR wing, which is involved in several health and educational programs, infrastructure upliftment, etc., She joined The Giving Pledge in 2015 promising half of her wealth to social causes, and established Mazumdar-Shaw Medical foundation. She is the recipient of several national and international awards and an honorary doctorate for her work in science, chemistry, biotechnology, and her business skills.
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Ritu Kumar- The name and brand, Ritu Kumar, is the most recognizable apparel designer in the fashion industry since its inception in the year 1969. From traditional Indian Lehnga-choli to western-styled apparel, Ritu Kumar’s style reflects her intricate yet simple ideology in the fashion world. She started her career with a table on which 4 hand block printers were kept and today, her brands Ritu Kumar and LABEL, are the topmost bought and worn clothes in the industry worldwide. The ’70s saw the subtle creativity of Ritu when she began designing bridal wear and evening occasional wear for women, subsequently spreading her wings to the international market She has designed apparel for Indian beauty pageant contestants including Miss Universe, including Miss World, Miss Universe. Late Princess Diana, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta, Madhuri Dixit are just a few to name personalities who have flaunted Ritu’s designer clothes in movies, events, and on the ramp. Married to Shashi Kumar, she is a proud mother of two sons Amrish and Oscar-nominated director Ashvin Kumar. Ritu has been awarded the prestigious Padam Shri for her contribution in the field of fashion and textile, apart from ‘Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award', ‘Kingfisher Group of Industries’ Lifetime Achievement Award’, and ‘Chevalier des arts et des letters (The Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters)’ by the French government. In 2012 she was awarded the Achievement Award at the L’Oreal Paris Femina Women’s Award.
Ekta Kapoor- The woman who changed the face of Indian television needs no introduction. Ekta has climbed the steps of success on her own when she founded Balaji Telefilms and became a pioneer in the Television and film industry. After several initial failures that caused a big financial loss, Ekta’s career started in the year 1995 when the shows produced by her were accepted by various TV channels. The popular comedy TV series, Hum Paanch was her first successful serial. In 2000, she produced many TV serials starting with the letter K, as the same became the lucky one for her, and Ekta went on to make TV shows which were loved by the Indian audience especially women. Breaking all the records by attracting the highest TRP, Ekta’s project kyunki saas bhi kabhi bahu thi became the most popular serial in 2000. After establishing herself as a Hindi TV serial legend, Ekta tried her hand in producing several other regional languages serials. So far Ekta has created over 130 daily and weekly soaps, some of them are still entertaining the entire Indian population. She has produced several Bollywood movies also making her name in the Maya Nagari. Over the years, Ekta Kapoor has been the recipient of several prestigious awards and honors, the first one being the IndoAmerican Society Awards for being an outstanding Women Entrepreneur in 2010. Recently, she became the recipient of the honorable Padam Shri award for her exceptional contribution to the field of art.
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