National
‘Social Media Week’ brings top thinkers together in Mumbai
Mumbai: In a bid to discuss and exchange ideas on how social media has revolutionised the way we live, work and communicate, a unique five-day “Social Media Week” started off in Mumbai on November 16 with over 1,500 thinkers and innovators joining several brainstorming sessions.
Mumbai is one of the three cities along with Chicago in the US and Santiago in Chile to host the last leg of “Social Media Week” for this year which has made its presence felt in more than 25 cities across the globe.
“We are very excited to launch ‘Social Media Week’ in Mumbai where some top experts from across the industries are going to share experiences about the best use of social media,” said Rohit Varma, director, “Social Media Week”, in a statement.
With a theme titled “Upwardly Mobile: The rise of the connected class”, the event will see an array of speakers including brand expert Suhel Seth, international news anchor Richard Lui and joint commissioner of police (traffic) Milind Bharambe.
The speakers will share the experience of tapping social media to influence behaviour and run social campaigns that impact the connected class of India.
“Social Media Week promises to be a rewarding opportunity for all the participants as this year we bring to you an entire week of all things social media.” Varma added.
Started in New York in 2012 by US-based strategy firm Crowdcentric Media, “Social Media Week” has evolved into a global movement that taps into human networks to create and share a knowledge bank.
Over the week, people will get a chance to hear speakers from different genres including media, entertainment, advertising, travel and food at the digital extravaganza sponsored by Tata Motors, the statement added.
National
Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.