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India’s first airport radio, Mirchi T3 launched
New Delhi: Now, when you’ll step into the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport’s Terminal 3, be ready to hear a melange of songs co-curated by Bollywood composer trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy for what’s touted as India’s first airport radio, Mirchi T3.
Launched on Friday by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) in association with Radio Mirchi, Mirchi T3 will bring in a dash of entertainment by providing passengers a chance to hear songs without using any gadgets and also, free of cost.
DIAL CEO I Prabhakara Rao said: “We don’t have any announcements going on at T3 airport. So to give it a different atmosphere, we feel proud to bring up Mirchi T3, a unique concept for any airport worldwide.
“Mirchi T3 will bring in a whole new experience to the passengers and will make their presence at the terminal soothing and enjoyable.”
The concept is clearly aimed at transforming the travel experience at T3.
“This is probably the only accommodation or amongst very few in the world, where we have good music play inside the airport. Our aim is to make passenger’s time inside the airport enjoyable.
“While we see passengers running around in order to catch their flight, Mirchi T3 is way to make their time a bit soother and calmer,” Prashant Pandey, CEO and managing director, ENIL, said.
Ehsaan Noorani of the Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy trio is confident they will meet the aim with their playlist.
“Music is a melodious thing… whatever kind of music it may be. When a person is feeling bored at the airport due to numerous reasons, he/she can sit and listen to some good music instead of wasting time gradually,” Ehsaan told media.
“There are a lot of songs that don’t become as popular as they deserve to be because of various reasons. So it would be a great experience for people at the airport to get to hear these kind of songs, including the ones they get to hear on regular basis,” he added.
The trio has ensured a cohesive mix of songs is put together for the listeners at T3.
Loy Mendonsa told media: “A song has many levels. Different people need different songs and use them in different ways in their lives.
“For example, if you just had a break-up and you hear a song which kind of speaks about that, then you have an immediate connect with that song. Or a song like ‘Maa’ suits in the emotions of a person, who is leaving his family and going abroad.”
The launch event witnessed a power-packed performance by Delhi-based band SOS.
Shankar Mahadevan also used his powerful vocals to belt out some of his hit tracks when the hosts, who were radio jockeys from Radio Mirchi, asked him to suggest songs for various situations, which people deal with at the airport.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.