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Sunday 17 June 2018

Procter & Gamble empowers women entrepreneurs in India, concludes first ‘Women Business Empowerment Program’ in India





25% of participants secured business opportunities with P&G and its partners through the holistic ‘Women Business Empowerment program’ organized with partner ‘WeConnect’

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has committed itself to sourcing US$30 million from women-owned businesses across India over the next three years

Mumbai, June 12, 2018: Procter & Gamble (P&G) India along with its partner WEConnect International recently concluded the Women Business Empowerment Program in India. 20 women entrepreneurs, who were selected via an application process graduated from the four-week program aimed at developing capability of women entrepreneurs. As part of the program, P&G conducted training and workshops with real-time case studies covering various aspects of building a sustainable business including professional skills like consumer engagement, digital marketing, legal and tax system, effective communication etc. Taking this a step further, the holistic program also provided women entrepreneurs access to business opportunities with P&G and its partners. Through the holistic Women Business Empowerment program, 25% of participants secured business opportunities with P&G and its partners.

The training sessions and workshops were mentored by senior leaders from P&G and prominent women leaders and entrepreneurs from across industries including Richa Arora, COO, Consumer Business, TATA Chemicals; Simran Hoon, Executive Vice President – Viacom18; Poorvi Chothani, Founding and Managing Partner, LawQuest; Prof. Vineeta Dwivedi from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR); Richa Pai, FMCG Merchandising head, Aditya Birla Retail Limited; Aarti Bindra, Managing Director, ACPL Systems Pvt Ltd.; Kalpana Anantraman, CEO, Avion Systems and Gauri Sawant, transgender activist and Managing Trustee, Sai Savli Foundation and Founder ‘Aaji Cha Ghar’.

Procter & Gamble (P&G) India has committed itself to sourcing US$30 million from women-owned businesses across India over the next three years. This initiative to support women entrepreneurs is built on P&G’s global commitment to promote greater gender equality in line with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Madhusudan Gopalan, CEO, P&G India Sub Continent said, “We are delighted to conclude the first edition of the Women Business Empowerment program (WBEP). Through this initiative, we conceived a holistic capability platform which will help women entrepreneurs build their businesses sustainably. This initiative is in line with our global commitment to empower women-owned businesses which is an important aspect of our citizenship efforts. We are committed to source US$30 million from women-owned businesses across India over the next three years. Through this commitment, we believe, we will not only be able to stimulate economic growth but also bring about a social change via empowering women entrepreneurs.”

Gender Equality is a priority focus area of P&G’s Citizenship efforts. P&G has been steadily working to improve gender equality by leveraging its unique strengths in partnership and collaboration with industry stakeholders. P&G has also announced a series of measures designed to support a push towards gender equality across the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East and Africa region and the recent initiative in India is another strong statement in that direction.



The “Classik” Watch from Horra Luxury; great for the guys on the go!



The epitome of style, these brass-dial watches with a trendy textured edge, is the perfect accessory for the modern young go-getter as it will aid your need for punctuality. Your busy life with meetings to attend and reports to write, makes the minutes fly past much too soon! This Classic timepiece blends an edgy attitude with a smart look. The attractive dial and comfortable leather straps give a refreshing youthful look to the modern man of style.

Enjoy this smart neo-classical watch with denims and tees, or office formals. The stainless steel deal provides a great contrast to the dial. The soft yet strong leather straps are part of the “Classik’s” charm. Let Horra’s excellent watches synchronize your schedule and enhance your style quotient! This watch is a must-have to keep you ahead and up-to-date all the time. Horra makes its mark with trendy new styles, at affordable prices, with a guarantee of great quality. Our watches make much-wanted gifts for your friends and family: so go ahead and give them “happy times”!

Range starting from 2500/- onwards. 

Former Police Commissioner, R. D. Tyagi launched Book “Success Unlimited”


Mumbai, 15th June, 2018 - Mr. R. D Tyagi, IPS (Retd) present Book “Success Unlimited” Using Power of Subconscious Mind. This book contains basic principles of success, which if followed can propel any person to great heights of success.  This book will guide you to Think Bigger, Aim Higher, Get Motivated and Accomplish Unlimited Success. This book is a key for those who thrive to success.
The book highlights the importance of Spiritual power and a gateway to purify one’s thoughts and consciousness. It comprehensively defines Success and parameters of Success.  In the absence of the spiritual base, purity of thoughts and feelings and values- the success tends to sustain for short span of time. Mr. Tyagi has shared his personal life experiences in the book. While sharing more about the book he said that, “The various principles towards success have been experienced by me and I thought of sharing my experiences with the youth of our country. This was the major reason, which motivated me to pen down all my thoughts on this topic. Mr. Tyagi also mentions that, “The success principles and ideas given in the book are inspired by the thoughts of Dr. D Y Patil.” The launch of book is hosted by Dr. D Y Patil, former Governor of Tripura, Bihar and West Bengal. He is a founder of D Y Patil Deemed Universities.
Shri. Mohan Bhagwat, Chief of RSS has stated that, “The language in the book is simple and easy and Mr. Tyagi narrative directly hits at the principles which he has experienced to be milestones to a successful life. The book is totally devoid of any attempt to project the name and personality of Shri R D Tyagi as an individual. The book shows you the path to not only be successful in life but also to lead a meaningful life.”
Mr. Tyagi has taken to spirituality and meditation after his retirement and has published various books such as Happiness Unlimited, Yoga – The way to Divine Bliss etc. for the betterment of mankind. The present book of success is also written based on his personal experience in the life and the practice of spirituality.
About the Author
Shri R D Tyagi joined ONFC after completing his Post Graduation in Physics. He joined Indian Army in 1962 as an Emergency Commissioned Officer and participated in Indo-Pak war of 1964-65, wherein he was awarded Raksha Medal and Samar Seva Starfor his services in the operations. He served the Indian Army for five and half years and therafter joined the IPS and spent 32 years in the Indian Police. He worked as Commissioner of Police, Greater Mumbai and Retired as Director General, National Security Guard (Black Cat Commandos), New Delhi. Shri.  R D Tyagi was one of the most effective and successful Police Officers of the Maharashtra Cadre.

Football fans can now enjoy live screening of Germany vs. Mexico at Aqaba Restaurant, Lower Parel



Football fans to rejoice! Special arrangements made at the Specially Designed Hafele Wooden Hut at Aqaba Restaurant. Hafele along with the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) will be live screening the Germany vs. Mexico Football world cup Match on Sunday17th June 2018, from 8:00 pm onwards

Hafele is the “Official Regional Partner” for F.C. Bayern Munich the legendary 118 year old, world famous football club from Germany…Come and cheer for the German National Team this World Cup.

Football fans can now buy online tickets on Insider.

Event: Live Screening Football Match- Germany vs. Mexico
Date: 17th June 2018, Sunday
Time8pm onwards
Venue: Aqaba Restaurant, Lower Parel, Mumbai

Thursday 14 June 2018

A Dabba full of Love from Nickelodeon this Father’s Day




  • Nicktoons Celebrates Father’s Day with the Dababwalas and their Kids
The Mumbai Dabbawallas play an important role in the life of every Mumbaikar. Irrespective of rain or sweltering heat they are always on the go, delivering hot food from our homes to our families at work. This week of Father’s Day, India’s leading kid’s entertainment franchise channel Nickelodeon set out to celebrate this relentless spirit of the Dabbawalas by bringing some magic and love into the life.   The Nicktoons created some magical moments for the Dabbawallas to enjoy with their kids. A fulfilled evening of games with their kids, entertainment with the Nicktoons Motu Patlu, Shiva, Ninja Hatori and Rudra ensured that each of our spirited Dabbawalla’s had the time of their life, celebrating Father’s Day with their children.

Make Father’s Day extra special with gifting guide for every budget



4 out of 5 people must be planning to buy a Father’s Day gift and almost 3 out of those 4 are confused, about what gifts to get. Because let's face it, buying gifts for men is comparatively harder and especially when it is for our Dad. So in order to simplify things, here's the list of 4 gift ideas that must have already crossed your mind but you might have overlooked because they are common. But what if we say there are ways to twist these classic gift ideas to make your Dad a happy Dad?

  1. Bracelets and Cufflinks from CaratLane

When you think gifts for dad, jewellery probably wouldn’t be the first thing on your list but these gifts have their own special charm. Choose from CaratLane’s specially-curated collection of fine jewellery: A pair of classy cufflinks can add a royal touch to any button down shirt. And a bracelet, whether sleek or chunky, gold or platinum, can elevate your dad’s everyday and evening looks. Celebrate a bond that lasts forever with classy CaratLane jewellery that will never go out of style!
Price starts from around Rs. 25,000/-
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Cufflinks and Bracelets from CaratLane

2. The Tie conundrum from William Penn

After the pen, the most common and safest option for Father's Day gifting would be a necktie. This has been there for a long time too. A tie can be common but never out of fashion. An elegant tie with the right pattern and colour can work wonders for your Dad's look. While we have already claimed that tie would be common, you can team up the neck tie along with a Pocket Square or a Lapel Pin, making a deadly combo. You can check out the combo collection here from brands like Tie Hub & Salisbury.
Price starts from Rs. 5500/-
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Neck-tie combo from Tie Hub & Salisbury


  1. Pens Forever from William Penn

Pens as gifts have been there forever. And gifting a pen displays a sense of respect and maturity. While it is like a classic gift item, we can, of course, come up with new ideas for presenting not just any other pen but something that reflects class and panache. While you can choose any type of pen, there are newly evolved pens that you can totally go for.
If your Dad’s a Fountain pen lover, you can select from a wide range especially dedicated to Fountain pens too.  At William Penn, we have a huge collection of pens to choose from. From Fountain Pens, Rollerball Pens, BallPoint Pens to even Quill Pens from the world's best brands like Sheaffer, Lamy, Faber-Castell. If you don't have much knowledge about which pen to choose, you can check out our website with descriptions of each pen!
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Sheaffer collection of pens starting from INR 900

Website Link: https://www.williampenn.net/


4. Corona timepiece watches from Horra

Aim to outshine the rest! Horra’s chronograph watch with textured straps is a standout fashion that can beat all the other watches. With the minutes carved on the case and the dial showcasing minutes, hours, days and dates, the advanced manufacturing technology makes it a stylish and convenient accessory to keep you updated with the exact amount of time you utilize for each task. These are great gifts for birthdays, father’s day and more!  So, whether you want to flaunt your cool sense of style, or are looking for a gift for a friend or family member, our watches will showcase your good taste!
Price starts from Rs. 2500/-

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Corona timepiece watches from Horra


Wednesday 13 June 2018

Alcon Introduces DAILIES TOTAL1® Water Gradient Contact Lenses –A New Era in Comfort

Alcon Laboratories (I) Pvt. Ltd.




  • Exceptional comfort lasts from the beginning through the end of the day
    First and only water gradient contact lens; featuring an increase from 33% to >80% water content from core to surface, approaching 100% at the outermost surface,**
    Highest breathability* (oxygen transmissibility) of any daily disposable contact lens

    Delivers exceptional comfort from beginning to end of day – Feels like nothing
    MUMBAI: Do your eyes often feel tired or do your contact lenses feel dry at the end of your long day? A new era of eye comfort is now within reach thanks to the new DAILIES TOTAL1® water gradient contact lenses. These unique daily disposable contact lenses were launched today by Alcon, the global leader in eye care and a division of Novartis. The lenses have a built-in ‘water gradient,’ an engineering breakthrough that helps make them so comfortable, nine out of ten DAILIES TOTAL1® contact lens wearers agreed that the lens is so comfortable they didn’t feel anything.
    Discomfort is a common complaint among contact lens wearers – 44% of all contact lens wearers experience discomfort, dryness or red eyes., Discomfort, at 48%, is the number one reason cited for discontinuing the use of contact lenses.6 This statistic is important considering 31% of contact lens wearers in the Asia/Pacific Rim alone stop wearing their contact lenses each year. People also lead busy lives – the average consumer spends more than 16 hours per day on all kind of activities – work, household chores, caring for others, or leisure activities – leaving no room for a contact lens that is uncomfortable.
    Survey results showed that contact lens wearers preferred DAILIES TOTAL1 water gradient contact lens over their regular brand by a ratio of 13 to 118. The survey results also showed that:
    85% of subjects said DAILIES TOTAL1 water gradient contact lenses felt comfortable at the end of the day
    93% of subjects said that their vision felt clear at the end of the day after wearing all day17.
    “DAILIES TOTAL1 contact lenses truly offer consumers a remarkable wearing experience – once you try them on the eye, you’ll realize the difference,” said Panchali Upadhaya, Country Business Unit Head – Vision Care from Alcon India. “They are the contact lenses you actually can’t feel when wearing them and they maintain that high level of comfort all day. DAILIES TOTAL1 contact lenses can easily stand up to the test of very long days.”
    During a clinical study, patients rated DAILIES TOTAL1 contact lenses an average of 9.6 out of 10 for insertion comfort, and 9.2 out of 10 for end-of-day comfort. DAILIES TOTAL1 contact lenses are specifically designed to address contact lens discomfort – they have the highest surface lubricity (or smoothness) and the highest breathability (or oxygen transmissibility) of any leading daily disposable contact lens,3 delivering exceptional comfort that lasts all day.
    “Our R&D Team developed DAILIES TOTAL1 contact lenses with two main goals in mind: reduce friction with the delicate tissues of the eye and provide the same level of comfort at the end of the day as when the lenses are first inserted into the eye that morning,” said Dr. Arindam Dey, Head of Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, Alcon India. “Thanks to a totally new approach to contact lens comfort, our development teams were able to deliver these high-performing, water gradient contact lenses, which are designed to meet the needs of wearers’ demanding lifestyles in today’s world.”
    Water Gradient Difference
    The water gradient of DAILIES TOTAL1contact lenses has a water content that transitions from 33% at the core to over 80% at the surface; approaching 100% at the outermost surface.1,2** They maintain 100% of initial lubricity (‘wettability’), even after a full day of wear.
    The human eye blinks about 14,000 times per day, meaning the eyelid slides over the front of the cornea (and the contact lenses) roughly once every six seconds. Lubricity helps to minimize friction with the delicate tissues of the eye and at the surface of DAILIES TOTAL1 contact lenses, the lubricity reduces this friction and helps provide the breakthrough comfort of the lens.

    Maximizing the flow of oxygen

    DAILIES TOTAL1 contact lenses are made out of the material, delefilcon A, used because of the high amount of oxygen it allows through to the eye. Eyes need oxygen to stay healthy. Without enough oxygen, eyes can experience such symptoms as end-of-day discomfort, dryness and redness., In addition, the water gradient, with a lower (33%) water content at the core of the lens than at the surface, enables more oxygen to flow through the lens, which is important for healthy contact lens wear. DAILIES TOTAL1 contact lenses offer the highest oxygen transmissibility of any daily disposable contact lens on the market.

Thomas Cook India leverages UAE growth opportunity Introduces UAE Dirham to its Borderless Prepaid Card



Mumbai, June 12, 2018: Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., India’s leading integrated travel and travel-related financial services company, has introduced the United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) as a key currency to its multi-currency Borderless Prepaid Card, thereby offering customers the convenience and flexibility of loading 9 global currencies on a single card.

Based on strong demand and growing traffic from India to the United Arab Emirates (an approximately 14% YoY increase in 2017), Thomas Cook India’s inclusion of the Dirham to its multi-currency Borderless Prepaid Card portfolio, reiterates its strategic intent to harness this growth momentum. The new prepaid card will now create a seamless payment experience for its customer base of over 500,000, offering convenience, ease and security in spending while travelling across the UAE.

The multi-currency Borderless Prepaid Card’s features include:
·         Global acceptance and access to 2 Mn ATMs, over 34 Mn merchant establishments and e-commerce websites
·         Chip & pin security
·         Comprehensive global support and free emergency cash disbursement & global card replacement
·         Comprehensive fraud protection insurance

Speaking at the launch, Kailash Gupta, Senior Vice President & Head of Payment Solutions, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., said, “The UAE is a top destination for Indian travellers; its convenience both as a short haul and stop-over holiday, coupled with extensive air access, new attractions (Dubai Parks & Resorts, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros-Yas Island, La Perle, etc.) are proving to be strong growth drivers for repeat visits. Data reveals that Dubai witnessed a noteworthy 15% YoY increase in 2017 with 2.1 Mn. visitors; India retaining the top spot as its largest source market. In addition, India is equally a leading source market for Abu Dhabi with an 11.4% YoY increase in 2017. The introduction of the AED to our multi-currency Borderless Prepaid Card portfolio intends to capitalise on this growth momentum and offer our UAE bound travellers a simple, smooth and secure payment solution.”

He added that one of the pillars of today’s ‘new age of travel’ is the role of e-commerce platforms and services at each stage of the journey; before during and post travel.

“Today’s ‘new age of travel is increasingly defined by experiences that are genuinely personal and personalised, that have a deeper meaning or purpose, and which are facilitated at all stages via technology and the Internet. Our Borderless Prepaid Card perfectly reflects the latter pillar, providing a genuinely seamless and secure experience for travellers.  Today, the service is trusted by over 500,000 customers across business and leisure segments, and experiencing year-on-year growth in excess of 20%.”

Mubarak Al Nuaimi, Director of Promotion and Overseas Offices Department at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said: “India is one of our largest overseas source markets having contributed over 2 million visitors from a total of around 5 million in 2017. As such, we continue to make relentless efforts to offer Indian visitors a hassle-free experience and entice them to visit the Emirate and enjoy its top attractions and unique culturally-enriching experiences. Aligned with this vision, we are very happy to work with Thomas Cook on including the Emirati Dirham as one of the key currency within their flagship Borderless Prepaid Card. This will effectively enable Indian visitors to maximise their vacation budget and switch between currencies without having to pay commission.”

“India has a massive potential to expand the tourism inflow to Abu Dhabi and we are aiming to increase the share of Indian tourists from the overall target number of 5.5 million visitors by the end of 2018. Moving forward, we will keep leveraging our network of partners and stakeholders as to cement the Emirate’s position as a destination of distinction for world-class tourism, family vacations, leisure and weddings,” he added.

GET RID OF YOUR FUEL CONSUMPTION WOES WITH SOME QUICK TIPS



Owning is car today is perceived more as a necessity than a luxury. Be it a family outing or zipping your way to work or
Managing an emergency, a car is always considered as bliss. But in a country obsessed with mileage, constant revision of fuel prices has always created a sense of dilemma among car owners. While owning a car is a necessity for some and a luxury for others, everyone is grappling with the skyrocketing fuel prices. Everybody wants to know the trick of milking every drop of fuel.  Here are a few simple methods enlisted by Mahindra First Choice Services that can help you save up to 20-30% of fuel. 

DRIVING METHODOLOGY:
·         Avoid frequent use of brake as it consumes more fuel. Also form a smooth driving habit wherein you avoid harsh acceleration.
·         Driving with the foot on the clutch tends to consume more fuel and lead to the wear and tear of the clutch
·         Avoid speed variations by maintaining a constant speed not exceeding 60 – 70 kmph depending upon your car
·         Switch of the engine if you have a long waiting time in your car
·         Avoid use of the car for short trips as such trips makes your engine operate at a cold temperature
·         Choosing the right gear is very crucial. Shifting to a higher gear at a lower speed and vice versa leads to more fuel consumption

MAINTAINANCE TIPS:
·         Keep a constant check on tyre pressures. It is important to maintain the minimum levels as recommended by the manufacturers. You can also increase the tire pressure by 2 psi while driving on smooth roads.
·         Avoid loading your car with unnecessary weight in the form of luggage or cargo. The more the weight, the more work for your engine.
·         Regular cleansing of air filter, fuel filter and spark plugs is important to attain fuel efficiency.
·         You can also add recommended fuel additives that keep your fuel system clean
·         Please use recommended grade of engine oil for better fuel efficiency and longer engine life

To sum it up all, the more work you give to your engine, there will be more fuel consumption. Get the necessary car checks done at Mahindra First Choice Services to bring about some change in the performance of your car.

Sunday 10 June 2018

Faber-Castell Design exclusively at William Penn now!!

William Penn, the purveyor of premium writing instruments, started its operations in the year 2002, as a stationery and writing accessories store in Koramangala, Bangalore. In 2004, the first exclusive writing instrument store was established at Forum Mall, Bangalore. William Penn today has 30 exclusive outlets across 11 major cities and more than 20 globally renowned brands on offer. From retailing at the best locations to offering a curated range of lifestyle accessories sourced from across the globe, William Penn takes that extra effort to give customers a world-class shopping experience. And hence, this time it brings the new series of pens by Faber-Castell, a pioneer in manufacturing writing instruments.
The Faber-Castell Design series with its purist and functional design language has become an elementary component of the Faber-Castell core range, over the years. This ‘Fine Writing’ collection caters to the wishes of discerning consumers and is ideal for gifting with its elegant product portfolio. The visually recurring and distinctive theme of the collection is wood - symbol of the company's global core competence. The series comprises of multiple product lines each with a unique value proposition for the consumer.
When less is more, it speaks of sophistication! Minimal in design, first class in workmanship, the Faber-Castell ‘Fine Writing’ collection is elegant with high quality assured and is being exclusively launched at William Penn stores.
Faber-Castell has been instrumental in innovations, taking delight in rediscovering precious materials from the past and taking them as inspirations to create timeless product design.  Today, Faber-Castell is proud of its longevity and what it represents, consistent delivery of a quality experience in all areas of business.
Faber-Castell products are beautiful to look at, comfortable to hold, and a pleasure to write with - those are theattributes of good quality writing implements. The Faber-Castell Design collection includes a variety of fine writing products for both men and women. These products come with a vast range of vibrant colours and materials to choose from. Product lines such as AMBITION, e-motion, LOOM, Ondoro, Essentio, NEO Slim reflect one-of-a-kind design sensibility and characterize different features. They give every piece of writing a very personal touch!
The Faber-Castell ‘Fine Writing’ collection will be now available at William Penn stores and www.williampenn.net

Thursday 7 June 2018

BLS International inaugurates Spain Visa Application Center in Moscow, Russia





 7th June, 2018: BLS International, a specialist provider of Visa, Passport, Attestation and Citizen Services to the Governments across the world announced the inauguration of their new Spain Visa Application Centre (VACs) in Moscow, Russia on 5th June 2018. Today, the company operates 124 visa application centres in 49 countries for Spain Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y de Cooperación). The new Spain VAC was formally inaugurated in the presence of the Ambassador of Spain in Russian Federation along with senior officials from BLS International Services Ltd.

Guest of honour for the inauguration, His Excellency Ybáñez Ignacio, Ambassador of Spain in Russian Federation commended during his welcome address about the infrastructure of the Spain Visa Application Centre (VAC) and was positive that the commenced Spain visa services by BLS International will be best-in-class in Russia. He expressed his pleasure, appreciating the inclusion of different Value Added Services (VAS) by BLS at the centre like SMS tracking, Premium Lounge, Mobile Biometrics, photocopying, photo booth, travel Insurance and courier services for the convenience of the applicants.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, His Excellency said, “BLS International not only fulfilled all the conditions of the competition announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain, but also added new services, surpassing the expectations of the Ministry”.
The inauguration was also witnessed by EU delegation in Moscow, Turespana Director Luis Boves Martin and Boris Jelovšek - Minister Plenipotentiary for Embassy of Slovenia amongst other notables. 

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director, BLS International, said, “The new VAC center for Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y de Cooperación in the capital of Russia, is equipped with state of the art technology to strengthen and smoothen the Visa processing services for the citizens. Looking at the growing trend of emerging popularity of Schengen areas as a new tourist destination, the centre will cater to the ever-increasing volumes of visa applications for Spain – a preferred destination for Schengen entry.” 

​​The application center is centrally located and has well trained staff to handle applicants’ queries while the website is user-friendly and informative. It is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and has the capability to service other Schengen countries jointly with prior approval from Spanish Mission. 


About BLS International

BLS International is amongst the world’s largest specialist service providers for outsourcing of visa, passport, consular, attestation and citizen services to Governments and diplomatic missions globally since 2005. From pre-travel information processes, data processing and biometrics capture of applicants to acceptance of crucial travel documents, BLS is the catalyst in making the visa process easy and effortless. BLS has operations in more than 62 countries and is providing services through 2325 offices worldwide. BLS is also an authorized Service Provider for attestation of documents by the Ministry of External Affairs, India.

Globally, BLS International serves client governments via visa & passport application centres across Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, North America and the Middle East for over 36 client governments. BLS International has operations certified by ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems, ISO 27001-2013 for Information Security Management Systems, ISO 23026:2015 for Systems and Software Engineering and ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2007 & ISO 26000:2010 for Provision of Visa Processing, Attestation, Consular and Citizen Services. The company is listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India Ltd.
Symbol: NSE - BLS - BSE: 540073 - MSEI: BLS

Svayam's 'Accessible Family Toilet Project' Reveals that 76% of People in Rural India, with Reduced Mobility, Struggle to Access Basic Sanitation Facilities

In four years, 1.44 crore individuals have been made aware of the significance of accessible sanitation across 14 st...