First Diwali House Tour At Gracie Mansion Official House Of All New York Mayors With International Museum Of The Saree !
A radiant Celebration of Light, Culture and Heritage took place on October 18th, 2025 at Gracie Mansion’s Conservancy in partnership with the International Museum of The Saree, Diwali was celebrated in style the Festival of Lights Tour. The afternoon opened with heartfelt remarks from Chioma Ohakam, GMC’s Director of Public Engagement, and guest speaker Dr. Vipul Patel, MD, who welcomed guests into “The People’s House.” They highlighted the importance of embracing cultural diversity, beauty, and unity within the historic halls of Gracie Mansion.
Guests were treated to an enchanting musical interlude by International Award Winning Artist world-renowned maestro Ustad Kamal Sabri, a leading figure in Indian Classical music. Performing on a 150-year-old sarangi passed down from his father, legendary Ustad Sabri Khan, Ustad Sabri’s soulful Diwali bhajans mesmerized the audience, bridging generations of musical tradition.
The evening continued with a moving poetic performance by Dr. Ashvini Persaud, who recited from the forthcoming literary book “Saree To The New World” and its accompanying musical album. Dr. Persaud seamlessly wove together live poetry, audience participation, and musical collaboration with Ustad Kamal Sabri, transforming the moment into a living archive of art and connection. Wearing a vintage Gujarati saree featured in the International Museum of The Saree, she embodied the spirit of cultural preservation.
The event welcomed a beautifully diverse gathering, including leaders of International Museum of The Saree, Suriname Permanent Mission, BAPS Sri Swaminarayan Mandir, GPK Foundation, Bengali International Literary Society, Sri Chinmoy Mission, Hrudayam Arts, South Asian Diasporas and local New Yorkers. Guests admired displays of illuminated diyas, colorful figurines and poetic stories by Dr. Persaud of Rama, Sita, and Lakshmi, and saree donated by Lakshmi Singh, honoring the goddess of prosperity.
A heartfelt thank-you to GMC Docent Mary Reynolds for leading guests through an inspiring tour of Gracie Mansion’s rich history and heritage while celebrating light, culture, and community and thanks to all the amazing guests who came out to support the first Diwali Tour at Gracie Mansion. International Museum of The Saree has been an influencer pop up museum directly and indirectly helping many organizations and leaders to develop inclusive perspectives in programming of cultural heritage and includes honorary members such as, Pt. Anup Jalota, Dilip Sen Rahul Roy and diplomatic diaspora families
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First Diwali House Tour At Gracie Mansion Official House Of All New York Mayors With International Museum Of The Saree !
Actress Model Divya Karkhur Gorgeous Hot And Sexy Pics
Actress Model Divya Karkhur Gorgeous Hot And Sexy Pics
Actress Model Divya Karkhur Gorgeous Hot And Sexy Pics
कर्णिका मंडल ऐतिहासिक फिल्म ‘याना’ में राहुल बी कुमार के साथ नजर आएंगी
कर्णिका मंडल ‘याना…?’ की मुख्य अभिनेत्री के रूप में सुर्खियों में हैं, और प्रोडक्शन टीम के अनुसार, यह एक “आश्चर्यजनक और चुनौतीपूर्ण भूमिका” है। उनका किरदार कथित तौर पर 1840 के दशक के ऐतिहासिक किरदारों से प्रेरित है, जिसके लिए व्यापक तैयारी और भावनात्मक विविधता की आवश्यकता थी।
कर्णिका मंडल कहती हैं, “इस फ़िल्म की कहानी सुनने के बाद मुझे यकीन है कि यह मेरी ड्रीम फ़िल्म है जिसका मैं अपने फ़िल्मी करियर में बेसब्री से इंतज़ार कर रही थी।”
“कर्णिका मंडल इस बायोपिक में अपने किरदार में असाधारण गहराई लाती हैं,” प्रोडक्शन से जुड़े एक सूत्र ने बताया। “इस किरदार के लिए शारीरिक बदलाव और एक बिल्कुल अलग दौर के किरदार में मानसिक रूप से डूब जाना ज़रूरी है।”
प्री-प्रोडक्शन के दौरान, अभिनेत्री को विभिन्न ऐतिहासिक स्थलों पर देखा गया है, जहाँ वे 1840 के दशक के भारत में महिलाओं के सामाजिक संदर्भ को बेहतर ढंग से समझने के लिए कलाकृतियों और ऐतिहासिक दस्तावेजों का अध्ययन करती हैं। ऐतिहासिक सटीकता के प्रति उनका समर्पण, फिल्म की प्रामाणिक कहानी कहने की प्रतिबद्धता को दर्शाता है, भले ही इसमें संगीत की शैली अलग-अलग हो।
श्री प्रजापति के निर्देशन में, ‘याना…?’ एक बहुभाषी प्रोडक्शन के रूप में आकार ले रही है, जिसे हिंदी, तेलुगु, तमिल, कन्नड़ और मलयालम में एक साथ रिलीज़ किया जाएगा। यह महत्वाकांक्षी दृष्टिकोण फिल्म में चित्रित ऐतिहासिक घटनाओं के अखिल भारतीय महत्व को दर्शाता है, साथ ही पूरे उपमहाद्वीप में विविध भाषाई दर्शकों तक पहुँचने के लिए प्रोडक्शन टीम की प्रतिबद्धता को भी दर्शाता है।
बहुभाषी निर्माण रणनीति में केवल फिल्म की डबिंग ही शामिल नहीं है, बल्कि प्रत्येक क्षेत्रीय संस्करण के लिए सांस्कृतिक और भाषाई बारीकियों को अपनाना भी शामिल है, जिससे विभिन्न दर्शकों के साथ प्रामाणिक तालमेल सुनिश्चित होता है। प्रजापति की निर्देशकीय दृष्टि इस जटिलता को समाहित करते हुए सभी भाषाई संस्करणों में कथात्मक सामंजस्य बनाए रखती है।
श्री प्रजापति की रचनात्मक दृष्टि को कुशल पेशेवरों की एक टीम का समर्थन प्राप्त है। फिल्म की पटकथा और संवाद पिंकू दुबे और सोनू दंडोरिया ने लिखे हैं। कहानी कहने का यह सहयोगात्मक दृष्टिकोण सुनिश्चित करता है कि ऐतिहासिक कथा तथ्यात्मक अखंडता और नाटकीय प्रभाव, दोनों को बनाए रखे।
संगीतकार देव चौहान को एक ऐसा संगीत परिदृश्य रचने का काम सौंपा गया है जो लगभग दो शताब्दियों के संगीत विकास को जोड़ता हो। ‘याना…?’ के उनके साउंडट्रैक में 1840 के दशक की प्रामाणिक पारंपरिक रचनाएँ शामिल होंगी, साथ ही समकालीन तत्व भी शामिल होंगे—खासकर एक अंग्रेजी भाषा का गीत जो अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर लोकप्रिय हो।
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कर्णिका मंडल ऐतिहासिक फिल्म ‘याना’ में राहुल बी कुमार के साथ नजर आएंगी
“Echoes Of Silence” An Exhibition Of Photographs By Eminent Photographer Dev Inder In Jehangir Art Gallery
12th to 18th November 2025
“Echoes of Silence”
An Exhibition of Photographs
By Eminent Photographer DevInder
VENUE:
Jehangir Art Gallery
Terrace Gallery
Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001
Timing: 11am to 7pm
Contact: +91 9872401204
This show was inaugurated on 12th November 2025 by Honourable Guest Mr. Rishiraj Sethi (CA, CFA Director, Aura Art Development Pvt. Ltd. in the presence of Mr. Sidharth(Eminent Artist), Gurcharan Singh(Eminent Artist), Mr. Mukesh Parpiani (Eminent Photographer), Bhupinder Brar, Jaspal Kamana, Ram Pratap Verma, Nirlep Singh, Amarjit Grewal, Subhash Parihar among others,
Dev Inder tries to comprehend the world of relationships through is photography work. Therefore, the three dimensional space he steps into becomes a suggestion and a cue for him creating “a relationship between two figures that had not existed before” John Szarkowski in The Photographer’s Eye. Endowed with an acute sense of seeing everything in the landscape comes forward to help unlock the doors of perception. Things like fallen branches, everydayness of a billboard, reeds bending light’ly to the breeze, earth as seed of grass, clouds emanations of the trees, autumnal ciphers of grass are the anagrams he tries to read through portal of 35 mm. This diversity enhances his range of expression with images happening at the focal plane of his artistic consciousness.
Nothing dies.
The ephemeral and the eternal coexisting as juxtaposed poles guide the compassionate lense of Dev Inder. Whatever he touches comes alive. “Landscape are culture before they are nature; constructs of the imagination projected onto wood, and water and rock.” Simon Schama (Landscape and Memory). And so, imbued with presences; actual or of the imagination Dev Inder’s pictures are the sites where he goes looking for resolution.
The photographer till the moment of shutter release is a condensed presence, all faculties summoned just to see. The very next moment everything evaporates; the scene, the self, the eye. The photographer folds his tripod and walks back. Behind his back the scene disintegrates into a lot of rock, trees, water and light. What of the nature shall we capture in a moment so profound? Dev Inder recounts visiting the same place to have a better shot but concludes “It’s not worth it. The moment was only then.”
Aware of the paradox, Dev Inder invites life into the landscape with all its presences, real or metaphoric, arranging them in a rhythmic correspondence. The sky and the clouds in the pictures lend weight to the frames, at once embracing and inhabiting the scene. The elements have terra-firma to stand on and solid space to grow into. Restrained tonal range subsumes hierarchies in participatory fervour.
He is also a minimalist in the sense in which he transforms landscapes into relationships with minimum appurtenance. In one of the photograph through deft composition he has tried to bind the entire valley in visual embrace with warped arms as tendrils curling around the visibilities in the frame. It is a photograph about union, the tree supplanting Dev Inder to enter into an embrace. Dwelling on the same strand let’s look at the picture of the More’ plains from Ladakh. By now most of us are familiar with the sweeping vistas of More’ plains and to most of us a wide angle shot of its immense physicality is enough to fill the frame of our imagination. But Dev Inder’s picture shows a vehicle emerging out of the far end of the convergence. Far from being a sedate perspective shot it seems to suggest life emerging out of land’s end, throbbing with presence.
The contemplative spirit of his work is also visible in another photograph; a small plant with broad leaves cradled by a rock with a shoot circling over to the top of the rock. There’s a risk of it being viewed as a binary of the animate and inanimate. But rounded edges of the rock and the encircling branch, the third element in the picture, make it into a picture of ecology. Rock is not passive. Giving off itself, rounding off angularities it supports and germinates life. He rock is not a theatre where life is enacted. It is part of life itself. The picture stops us to ponder.
Dev Inder also converses through spatial ambiguity and abstraction. Pliant space gets modulated into anagrams of intrigue and discovery. Abstraction is a reality whose meaning is yet to arrive. But this doesn’t make all randomness abstract. Unless the artist stands at the cusp of intelligibility of the patterns he/she ciphers the end product would be still-born. Aware of this, his semantic lexicon employs symbols with cultural affinity, for example concentric rings at the heart of a rock evoke the memory of a tree, towering rocks come alive with human forms in another picture. By reflecting near in the far Dev Inder is able to locate rhythm in seemingly vast randomness of the landscape. At times acute compression of the perspective melds the landscape into architecture. Afterall “it is our shaping perception that makes the difference between raw material and landscape” (Simon Schama; Landscape and Memory).
On rare occasion when he uses negative space he does so with finesse and purpose. In the picture where a man rests under the shadow of a rock which rests upon rather tenuously on a bigger rock. The chunk of negative space on the left if not attended to properly would make the composition precarious. However an aware photographer waits for the arrival of human form to step into that space, solidly anchoring the rock. Visually addressing the precarity of the rock tremendously enhances the restfulness of the scene.
In creating a consciousness of relationships, intimacy and intrigue Dev Inder invites the landscape to partner him. Dead stumps rise up in vertical verse. Lifeless branches of trees lying on the ground, breathless and bleached, become animated limbs by delicate handling of the form and tones. Landscapes of grit start teaming with life and redemption. As Walter Pater has famously said “All art constantly aspires towards condition of music”, we hear notes of music rise in Dev Inder’s “The Echoes of Silence”
Nirlep Singh – Mohali, October 2025
“Echoes Of Silence” An Exhibition Of Photographs By Eminent Photographer Dev Inder In Jehangir Art Gallery
“UTKARSA” Celebrating JMS Mani’s Mastery (1948-2021) I Retrospective Exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery
From: 11th to 17th November 2025
“UTKARSA”
Celebrating JMS Mani’s Mastery (1948-2021)
VENUE:
Jehangir Art Gallery
Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001
Timing: 11am to 7pm
Contact: +91 9886598387, +91 9538449359
This show was inaugurated on 11th November 2025 by Honourable Guests Mr. Anant Nikam(Veteran print maker, artist and former HOD all department of Sir J.J. School of Arts), Mr. Gourmoni Das(Director & Founder of Nine Fish Gallery and Dot Line Space Foundation), Ms. Ranjitha S – Director & Founder of JMS Mani studio daughter of JMS Mani, Mr. Darshan Kumar YU – Curator(muesmuseologist), artist & Thinker, Sushma Sabnis – Art writer & curator among others.
UTKARSA marks a sincere tribute to the life and creative legacy of J. M. S. Mani (1948–2021), one of Karnataka’s most revered modern artists and a transformative educator. Curated by Darshan Kumar YU, Curator(Muesmuseologist), artist & Thinker, Omit Curator NGMA, Bengaluru, and presented by JMS Mani’s family, this posthumous exhibition draws together key works spanning his iconic Badami series, expressive landscapes, and sensitive charcoal and mixed-media drawings and sketches, offering Mumbai audiences an intimate encounter with an artist who shaped both canvas and community.
His first solo show happened in Jehangir Art Gallery in 70’s.
Rooted in a rigorous academic foundation, Mani’s early practice honed traditional disciplines of light, form and perspective, later blossoming into an intuitive painterly vocabulary that balanced realism, symbolism and emotional intensity. His celebrated Badami series remains central to Indian art discourse, elongated rural figures, dusky-skinned, rendered with sincerity and grace, their gestures carrying the poetry of daily labour and social memory. These works reaffirm Mani’s lifelong conviction that dignity lives in the ordinary and beauty in lived experience. Equally powerful are Mani’s landscape studies, from the atmospheric ruins of Hampi to abstracted chromatic vistas, where nature becomes metaphor for time, memory and the human spirit. His drawings, often executed in charcoal, reveal a master draftsman able to distill emotion through line alone, capturing movement, fragility and stillness in equal measure. Throughout his evolving practice, Mani cultivated his studio as a sanctuary of creativity and learning, a space meticulously organised yet spirited, where students, artists and grandchildren entered freely. As a devoted teacher and principal at Ken School of Art, he encouraged experimentation, peer support and the courage to think beyond conventions. His belief in nurturing the next generation remains one of his greatest contributions to Indian art.
UTKARṢA honours not only a master painter but a mentor whose life’s work embodies artistic excellence, humility, and the deep conviction that art must stay rooted in humanity. This exhibition invites Mumbai art lovers to celebrate a legacy that continues to inspire—quietly, fiercely, and with unwavering devotion to the creative flame.
———–Sushma Sabnis – Mumbai.
“UTKARSA” Celebrating JMS Mani’s Mastery (1948-2021) I Retrospective Exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery
“AAWARAN” Solo Show Of Paintings By Contemporary Artist Sonu Gupta In Jehangir Art Gallery
From: 10th to 16th November 2025
“Aawaran”
Solo Show of Paintings
By
Contemporary artist Sonu Gupta
VENUE:
Jehangir Art Gallery
Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001
Timing: 11am to 7pm
+91 8767017725
Sonu Gupta’s solo exhibition ‘Aawaran’ moves like a quiet blade through the theatre of human psychology. These works aren’t content with surface aesthetics; they pierce the soft underbelly of identity, asking the viewer to confront their many selves; the borrowed masks, the inherited fears, the curated performances we stitch into our skin simply to survive society. Gupta does not lecture; he reveals. Patiently. Relentlessly. With tenderness and unease in equal measure.
This show was inaugurated on 10th November 2025 by Honorable Guest Padmashri Dr. Soma Ghosh – Indian Singer of Hindustani Classical Music, in the presence of Mr. Padmanabh Bendre(Eminent Artist), Mr. Siddharth(Veteran Artist), Mr. Dev Inder(Eminent Photographer), Rishiraj Sethi (Director – Aura Art Development Pvt. Ltd.), Vishwa Sahni(Renowned Artist) among others.
The figures here hover between flesh and fiction. The artist realistically rendered their bodies, but their presence dissolves into abstraction, as if memory itself is glitching. Masks appear not as props, but as organs we have grown used to breathing through. Some are stark white, sterile and compliant; others burn with ornamental complexity, as though the mind’s labyrinth has finally broken the skin. There is a ritualistic undertone, a soft echo of purification rites shadowed by the modern fatigue of having to constantly recalibrate one’s face for the world.
Gupta’s palette, warm and muted, feels ancient and digital at once, earth and algorithm in conversation. These blurred edges and pixelated textures quietly insist that identity today is never fully analog, never fully sincere. We live filtered. We feel edited. We unmask only when absolutely necessary, and even then we tremble.
Aawaran acknowledges veils exist, not just to deceive but to protect, nurture, and incubate. Just as soil holds the seed and night shelters the dawn, these human masks sometimes prevent us from shattering. The exhibition’s deepest argument whispered, not shouted, is that vulnerability is a pilgrimage. Peeling away the layers is not a dramatic act of exposure, but a slow devotion to truth.
In a world obsessed with hyper-visibility and polished personas, Sonu Gupta invites us to pause. To breathe. To ask the uncomfortable question: When all the layers fall, who remains? And perhaps more importantly, are we ready to meet them?
—Sushma Sabnis – Mumbai.
“AAWARAN” Solo Show Of Paintings By Contemporary Artist Sonu Gupta In Jehangir Art Gallery
Jameela Akther An Actresses Reflecting Social Issues Through Content Creation In Kashmir
AN INSPIRING JOURNEY FROM KASHMIR TO BIG SCREEN
Exclusive Story By RAJA SARFARAZ:
Art and craft spun through contemporary dimensions has deep rooted structures finding it’s excellence in any place and form.When we talk about Kashmir and its rich vintage tribes the power of pen gets festooned.Jameela Akther is one of the best inspiring story from Kashmir.A journey of a house wife and her excellency from theatre to Big screen, from The Street’s of Dal to Silver Screen Jameela has made it fabulously and incredible is that no God father or no Special teacher.A self made artist with incredible show talent featured in lot of TV serials, Films, Webseries, Theaters playes and now a new self made series on Family issues is not only entertaining but attaining wonderful response of Millions of audience on social Media reflecting the beautiful and chit chat of little emotions and misunderstandings in family.
well Jameela Is an example of modern independent Women who is in limelight and a celebrity from Kashmir.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Jameela Akther, hailing from Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir, has been a dedicated artist in the acting field for over 20 years. Her journey into the world of performance was fraught with challenges, including the pervasive impact of terrorism and the conservative mindset prevalent in Kashmir. Despite opposition from family members—except for the unwavering support of her father, Ali Mohammad Khan, and her teacher, Mohammad Yaseen—Jameela persevered. In an environment where fear stifled artistic expression, she began her career with a local Kashmiri project titled NAAKH, taking on a side character role. Fueled by passion, she advanced to lead roles in productions like MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHERS.
Notable Achievements and Projects
Jameela has collaborated with prominent Bollywood figures in acclaimed works, including the film AMARAN. Her television credits include the serial PASHMINA MOHABBAT KE DAGGE on Sony SAB, where she portrayed Nani, and SPAI BAHU on Colors as Dadi. She has also featured in music projects under Salim Sulaiman Music and Saleem Merchant Records. A highlight of her career is her leading role as Mother in the internationally awarded film GOOD SHOT. Beyond screen work, Jameela has excelled in ad shoots, theater plays, stage performances, and nukad natak, showcasing her versatility.
Upcoming Ventures
Looking ahead, Jameela is set to star in several exciting projects: YEMBERZAL, directed by Raja Sarfaraz; KASHMIR SE; ABABEEL; and THE LAST CANDIDATE, where she plays the mother alongside Bollywood actor Kiran Kumar.
Influence and Advocacy
As a beloved influencer in Kashmir, known as “Mummy Jio,” Jameela runs a YouTube channel (@KashmiriNatak) that amassed 30,000 subscribers in under two months. Through it, she empowers local artists by providing platforms to showcase their talents, sparing them the struggles she endured. Her message to the people of Kashmir, especially women aspiring to pursue their passions, is one of resilience: “People may try to hold you back, regardless of your intentions. Ignore the naysayers, follow your inner voice, and chase what brings you joy—always with integrity. Your success and discipline will silence the critics.”
When asked about Content creation she says,
“I began my content creation journey in July 2025, fueled by passion and the unwavering support of my son. In just 02 month, we’ve built a community of 30K on YouTube and 13.8K on Instagram also 24k followers on FaceBook. Our niche highlights saas-bahu tidbits while championing local artists. Alhamdulillah, we’ve reached 9 million impressions, performed by Jameela Akhter directed by Muntaha Rashid. We’ll continue sharing joyful, relatable tic-tacs”.
Jameela is an Icon of theatre and self made Versatile artist needs more acclimation.Such a wonderful journey inspires women in Both Urban as well as Rural areas that self dependency and craft excellency once achieved can create megic in life.
Contact Information
– Instagram: @jameela__akther
– Facebook: @Jameela Akther
– YouTube: @KashmiriNatak
– Email: jameela.akther50@gmail.com
Jameela Akther An Actresses Reflecting Social Issues Through Content Creation In Kashmir
Creative Academy: A Remarkable Journey In Music Education
Music is not just an art—it is a way of life. With this vision, Creative Academy was founded in the year 2000, with the mission of becoming a pioneer in the field of music education and bringing opportunities to those for whom learning music was once only a dream.
The current Principal of the academy chose music teaching as his profession during his student life itself. Along with studies, he nurtured the dream of spreading music education, which led to the beginning of Creative Academy. The journey was not easy—struggles and obstacles came along—but he never gave up. With love and care, he extended music education to underprivileged students who could not afford it due to financial challenges.
In 2013, his wife joined this noble journey, and today she contributes as the Vice Principal. Their relentless efforts, combined with the support of well-wishers, have shaped Creative Academy into what it is today—an institution that now reaches beyond district and state boundaries, even providing music education to students across the globe.
For the students, Sir and Madam are not just teachers but guiding lights. Many students have chosen music as a career and achieved financial independence through their mentorship.
Looking ahead, Creative Academy envisions contributing more to society. Its latest initiative, Creded Studio, is set to become a new platform for students to express their musical talents and creativity.
Creative Academy stands today as a shining example of dedication, perseverance, and service, turning dreams into reality through the power of music.
Creative Academy: A Remarkable Journey In Music Education
DAMAC Properties Launches Master Community DAMAC Islands 2, Inspired By The World’s Most Scenic Island Destinations
DAMAC Properties, the region’s leading private luxury real estate developer with a growing global portfolio, has launched DAMAC Islands 2, its seventh master community in Dubai that redefines waterfront living. Following the phenomenal success of DAMAC Islands, DAMAC Islands 2 brings the rhythm of the tropics to the heart of Dubai; blending lush landscapes, crystal lagoons, and wellness-driven design inspired by eight dream destinations: Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Cuba, Maui, Mauritius, and Tahiti.
Amira Sajwani, Managing Director, DAMAC Properties, said, “DAMAC Islands 2 captures the energy of the tropics and the ambition of Dubai. It is more than a place to live; it is an invitation to experience paradise in the heart of our city. This project celebrates the beauty of nature while offering the sophistication and quality that define DAMAC.”
The launch event was hosted by Hussain Sajwani, Founder and Chairman of DAMAC Group, and Amira Sajwani, Managing Director, DAMAC Properties, at the Coca-Cola Arena. It featured Bollywood A-listers Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Arab music sensation Majid Al Mohandis also attended the show.
Wellness pavilions, floating decks, open-air spas, and nature-inspired retreats provide residents with a rare sense of calm within the urban environment, where horizontal development is rare.
In the first 290 days of 2025 alone, Dubai property sales reached AED 525.87 billion, surpassing the record-breaking sales of 2024. In Q3 2025 alone, there were 59,228 transactions valued at AED 170.7 billion, an unprecedented quarterly record.
In the first half of 2025, residential transactions totalled AED 262.1 billion, a ~36.4% year-on-year increase. Investor demand has continued to grow, rising by almost 26% from 2024. DAMAC Islands led villa and townhouse transactions in H1 2025, with 4,185 sales, and DAMAC Hills 2 registered 1,942 sales.
Following a record year for DAMAC, new developments including Riverside Views, DAMAC District and Chelsea Residences reinforce the company’s growing international footprint and lifestyle-driven vision. On average from launch, price growth at DAMAC Hills 1 townhouses rose 86 per cent, DAMAC Hills 1 villas 72 per cent, DAMAC Hills 2 townhouses 60 per cent, and DAMAC Islands villas 29 per cent, demonstrating sustained investor confidence in the brand’s long-term value.
As part of the launch campaign for DAMAC Islands 2, DAMAC also launched a unique global competition to become ‘The Ultimate Islander’. The competition winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip and become an employee of DAMAC while living on one of their eight islands.
The master-planned project will comprise six-bedroom luxury villas of approximately 583 square meters, five-bedroom twin villas of approximately 324 square meters, five-bedroom townhouses of approximately 293 and 263 square meters, and four-bedroom townhouses of approximately 203 square meters. Prices start at AED 2.7 million.
DAMAC Properties Launches Master Community DAMAC Islands 2, Inspired By The World’s Most Scenic Island Destinations
Join In Paying Homage At The Memorial Ceremony Of Late Mother Of Sanghmitra Gaikwad
Mumbai / Pune: The revered mother of Sangmitra Gaikwad, State Secretary of RPI (Athawale Group), Maharashtra, passed away on 4th November at Wakad, Pune, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and inspiration.
In her fond memory, a memorial prayer ceremony (Punyānummodan) has been organized on 16th November at her residence in Turori, Taluka Udgir, District Dharashiv.
On this solemn occasion, family members, relatives, social workers, and political associates will gather together to pray for the peace of the departed soul.
All well-wishers — Parvati Abhimanyu Belamkar, Shakti Gupta, Tulshiram Shil Ratna Gaikwad, Sangmitra Tai Shripati Gaikwad, Satyashil Tulshiram Gaikwad, Mayadevi Mahesh Kate, Vaishali Jaydev Randive, along with all relatives, supporters, and social companions — are humbly requested to attend the ceremony and offer their heartfelt tributes to the departed soul, and extend their support to the bereaved family in this hour of grief.
Late Bhama Bai Tulshiram Gaikwad led a life of courage and determination. Nearly 40 years ago, after the demise of her husband Tulshiram Gaikwad, she refused to surrender to circumstances.
With immense perseverance, she raised and educated her four daughters and three sons, nurturing them with strong values and discipline. Today, their entire family of seven siblings stands as a shining example of an educated, value-driven, and progressive household.
Among the family members are MDs, doctors, engineers, lawyers, M.Tech and MBA professionals, entrepreneurs, and teachers.
Many have pursued higher education in Egypt, England, Chapra (Bihar), and various parts of India, bringing pride to the family.
The extended family also includes principals, former corporators, supervisors from Kirloskar Company, PTA members, journalists, and socially active individuals.
Their sons-in-law and daughters are also highly educated and actively engaged in social service.
The life and legacy of Bhama Bai Gaikwad remain a living example of resilience, sacrifice, and the power of education and values passed through generations.
May Lord Gautam Buddha bless the departed soul with eternal peace and grant strength to the family to overcome this sorrow.
Namo Buddhay * Jai Bhim *
Join In Paying Homage At The Memorial Ceremony Of Late Mother Of Sanghmitra Gaikwad
Governor Of Chhattisgarh H.E. Ramen Deka Plants Sapling At AAFT University During Convocation 2025
Raipur, Chhattisgarh — November 2025: The Convocation 2025 of AAFT University of Media and Arts, Raipur, became a memorable and historic occasion with the distinguished presence of His Excellency Ramen Deka, Governor of Chhattisgarh, who graced the ceremony and planted a sapling in the university campus, symbolizing growth, knowledge, and sustainability.
The Governor was joined by Shri Tankram Verma, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education and Disaster Management, Government of Chhattisgarh; Padma Shri Anuj Sharma, Hon’ble MLA; and Shri Vijay K. Goyal, Chairman, Chhattisgarh Private Universities Regulatory Commission. The ceremony was led by Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Chancellor of AAFT University.
Dr. Marwah expressed deep gratitude and said, “The installation of a plant by the Hon’ble Governor marks a new beginning — a symbol of our collective commitment to education, environment, and excellence. AAFT University continues to rise as a hub of creativity, innovation, and holistic learning.”
Addressing the gathering, H.E. Ramen Deka appreciated the vision and contribution of AAFT University towards skill-based education and youth empowerment. He remarked, “Planting a tree is planting hope for the future. I am delighted to see an institution like AAFT University nurturing both talent and social responsibility. Such initiatives reflect the true spirit of nation-building.”
The event was attended by faculty members, graduating students, dignitaries, and guests from various walks of life. The Convocation 2025 concluded with renewed enthusiasm and commitment to knowledge, creativity, and sustainable development.
Governor Of Chhattisgarh H.E. Ramen Deka Plants Sapling At AAFT University During Convocation 2025
Actress Pamela Mondal Is Also Known For Her Fashion Sense. Her Own Saree Brand, ‘Pamela’s Creations,’ Is Trending Online Today
Pamela Mondal, a talent born in Bengal, has left a deep impression on audiences through her hard work, dedication, and self-confidence. Pamela is one of the few artists who entered the world of acting from a young age. As a child artist, she appeared in numerous Bengali films and commercials, winning hearts with her innocent performances. Appearing opposite renowned actor Prosenjit as his child was a major boost to her career.
After completing her studies, she returned to films as a lead actress, and her debut film, “Mone Bole Priya Priya,” proved to be a superhit. After that, Pamela never looked back. In just a few years, she starred in over thirty Bengali films, including blockbuster hits like “Superstar Love Story,” “Khela Ghar,” “Run,” and “Miss Butterfly.” Her performances in the South Indian film “Tippu” and the Odia film “Jaggu Autowala” also impressed audiences.
After the immense success of Bengali films, Pamela wanted to ensure her art wasn’t limited to regional cinema. To this end, she ventured into Bollywood. In 2013, her performance in Venus Company’s music video “Rashke Qamar” alongside singer Altaf Raja was well-received by audiences.
Pamela also distinguished herself on OTT platforms with her bold and powerful performances. Her performances in Ullu App’s “Prabha Ki Diary,” Alt Balaji’s “Pintu Ki Muskaan,” and Semaroo App’s thriller “Deceptive Diva” were highly praised. In “Deceptive Diva,” she co-starred with actors like Kashmira Shah and Aditi Govitrikar, but Pamela’s presence captured everyone’s attention. Her new film, “Last Candidate,” will be released next year, in which she will be seen alongside Kiran Kumar and his son.
In addition to acting, Pamela is also known for her fashion sense. Her own saree brand, ‘Pamela’s Creations,’ is trending online today. Pamela studied fashion design and designs every saree in her brand herself. Her designs are characterized by a beautiful blend of tradition and modernity. For several years, her saree stall has been set up at singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya’s events, where Abhijeet himself promotes her brand. Pamela’s Creations sarees are also frequently seen in her films—a hallmark of her style and elegance.
Pamela’s popularity on social media is steadily growing. Her Instagram account, @pamela111, has millions of followers. Stars like Janhvi Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra, and Nora Fatehi have responded to her posts and videos. Pamela is not only interested in glamour, but also in fitness and cooking. She enjoys cooking Bengali-style meals and sharing healthy diet videos, which her fans love.
In addition to carving a niche for herself in the world of art and fashion, Pamela is also actively involved in social work. Her NGO, the Pamela Foundation, works to help underprivileged and differently-abled children. Pamela believes that everyone should take responsibility for at least one child in need.
Pamela Mondal is a person who exemplifies success through hard work, dedication, and self-confidence. Her simplicity radiates stardom, and her confidence possesses a magic that sets her apart. She believes her true journey is yet to come—she aspires to one day receive national recognition for her acting. A fan of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s films, Pamela dreams of one day acting in his film, even if the role is small.
Her smile, hard work, and strides towards her goal prove that a true star is one who believes in themselves and continues to strive to achieve their dreams. Pamela Mondal is a living embodiment of that confidence and dedication.
Actress Pamela Mondal Is Also Known For Her Fashion Sense. Her Own Saree Brand, ‘Pamela’s Creations,’ Is Trending Online Today
