Festival Highlights:

• Soul Stage: Experience live music, stand-up comedy, movement therapy, and inspiring talks from thought leaders.
• Wisdom Circle: Discover ancient Indian arts, drum circles, music therapy, and mindful workshops.
• Zen Den: Transform with breathwork, sound healing,g, and meditative practices.
• Letting the Little Souls Play: A nostalgic wonderland filled with creative activities for children.
• Oracle Oasis: Explore palm reading, tarot cards, and numerology for a deeper understanding of self.
• Bazaar of Joy: Shop from eco-conscious brands, enjoy organic treats, and support sustainable living.
• Soul Delights: Indulge in wholesome, nourishing food crafted for well-being.
• The Spirit Canvas and The Gratitude Wall: Express yourself through art and share messages of gratitude.

Dates: Saturday, 29th March 2025 and Sunday, 30th March 2025

Time: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM on both days

Venue: Liberty Square, Phoenix Marketcity, Pune

Tickets: Available now on BookMyShow

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Providing a Loving Home

One of the greatest joys of fostering is being able to give a vulnerable child a place to call home. For children who have experienced abuse or neglect, entering care can help them to heal. As a foster carer, it is your role to provide a nurturing, supportive environment where they feel safe, valued, and able to trust again. Getting to know your foster child, understanding their needs, establishing a routine, and making your house feel like a home is central to helping them settle in. With time, patience, and compassion, you can help them heal.

Becoming a Family

While reunification with birth families is the goal for most foster children, the reality is that some will remain in long-term care. For these children especially, being embraced into a foster family can mean the world. They get to experience the care, security, and sense of belonging they deeply need. Simple things like celebrating birthdays, going on trips, and laughing at meals become treasured moments. Though challenging at times, living as a family creates treasured memories. And the reward of seeing your foster child thrive is truly priceless.

Making a Difference

As a foster carer, you have the power to profoundly shape a child’s life for the better. For children dealing with issues, your care and guidance can put them on a path to healing and growth. Your patience, empathy, and support can build their self-esteem, resilience,e and hope. You may be the stable, loving adult figure they never had. The difference you make by opening up your home and heart is immeasurable. Fostering provides the privilege of seeing a vulnerable child transform under your wing.

Different Types of Foster Care

Foster agencies offer different types of foster care to meet the needs of vulnerable children. These include short-term care for temporary placement, long-term care for several years, respite care to give foster carers a break, and emergency fostering when an immediate placement is needed. Other types include parent and child fostering to help parents develop skills and therapeutic fostering for children who have experienced trauma and abuse. Each type serves an important purpose in providing a supportive environment for foster children.

Of course, welcoming a foster child is not without complexities. There may be behavioral, emotional, and educational needs to manage. Saying goodbye when placements end can be painful. But many rewards make the challenges worthwhile. Offering your home to a child in need is opening up a world of possibilities for them. It is embracing the messiness of life. And it is one of the most meaningful ways to give back.

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PUNE: Gera Developments, the pioneers of real estate business, and the award-winning creators of premium residential and commercial projects in Pune, Goa, and Bengaluru has successfully conducted Carnival of Joy, held at Gera World of Joy in Wagholi, Pune, which proved to be an exhilarating experience for attendees of all ages. With over 750 families participating, the carnival featured a diverse range of thrilling activities, captivating demonstrations, and interactive sessions across nine Child Centric academies, designed to cater to both children and their families.

The event kicked off with an enthusiastic opening, setting the stage for a day filled with excitement. Attendees had the opportunity to explore the nine celeb-led academies under the flagship offering of Gera’s ChildCentric® Homes. Each of these academies is centered around the child’s all-round development across the performing arts and sport, spanning talents such as vocals, dance, tennis, and badminton, led by celebrities like Michael Phelps, Anil Kumble, Mahesh Bhupathi, Shankar Mahadevan, Bhaichung Bhutia, and Shiamak Davar, amongst other prominent names. Offering unique experiences, the guests discovered new talents and interests, while encouraging children to tap into their innate potential.

Speaking about the event, Mr Rohit Gera, Managing Director, of Gera Developments, said, “It is truly heartwarming to see families come together to enjoy a day filled with laughter, learning, and fun. We are grateful to all our partners, sponsors, and attendees for making this event a memorable one. The Carnival of Joy was a testament to the vibrant community spirit at Gera’s World of Joy, and the dedication of CCH Academies to nurture young talent.”

One of the highlights of the Carnival was the energetic dance-along session led by Shiamak Davar’s Institute for Performing Arts (SDIPA), which saw enthusiastic participation from the audience. The event also featured a delightful puppet show, providing entertainment for children and families alike. Throughout the day, guests went around the various food and shopping stalls, adding to the festive atmosphere and community feel of the Carnival.

Gera’s World of Joy is the ideal ChildCentric® Homes project for those seeking a premium lifestyle. Spread over 20 acres, the Project offers 2, 3, 3.5, and 4 BHK homes, fully equipped with smart home systems and best-in-class specifications. Homeowners also get access to over 3 acres of open green spaces and amenities such as a multilevel clubhouse, swimming pool, sports club, jogging track, pet-friendly spaces, gymnasium, yoga pavilion, indoor games room, and more. The residential project houses celebrity-led academies offering training in performing arts, sports, and personal development, catering to the needs of young, highly aspirational Indian families.

CCH (Child Centric Homes) targets young, aspirational Indian families aiming to provide their children with top-tier opportunities. With schools primarily emphasizing academics, parents seeking to expose their children to sports and the arts often face challenges balancing their careers while shuttling them around. Child Centric Homes are designed around pillars of child development, safety, fun, and parental convenience. Offering best-in-class coaching at the doorstep ensures peace of mind for parents, fosters children’s safety, and opens doors to diverse opportunities, all within the comfort of home.

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MUMBAI: Kinder Joy, the confectionery brand of Ferrero, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sweet-packaged products, has launched its new TVC campaign continuing with the tagline ‘Iss Mein Kuch Khaas Hai’ in India. A popular choice for children across all age groups, the new TVC highlights the instant delight that Kinder Joy brings to children’s lives. With this new TVC launch, the brand is now announcing its limited-edition Kinder Joy range of Tom & Jerry and Hello Kitty toys.

Tom & Jerry is the second most known/popular brand in the category and Hello Kitty is highly popular and loved by kids. With these limited-edition collectibles, Kinder Joy continues to strengthen its position in the Indian confectionery market and increase brand loyalty among its customers. The limited-edition collectibles are also likely to attract collectors of all ages who appreciate the uniqueness and novelty of the limited series.

The limited-edition series is launched via a campaign film where the video opens with a pair of siblings showing a ‘special’ trick, to their parents. The mother joins in and builds on it by mentioning how Kinder Joy is ‘special’ as well, raising the father’s curiosity. Then the kids and the mother team up and break out in a musical to explain how Kinder Joy is special and it is tasty, fun, and nutritious at the same time.

Speaking on the campaign film, Amedeo Aragona, Regional Marketing Manager Indian Subcontinent – Kinder Brands at Ferrero said, “We are excited to bring Tom & Jerry and Hello Kitty to India, as they have a great appeal with kids and adults. The new collection will have new figurines which are very different from the previous launches. And we can’t wait for the kids to experience Kinder Joy’s latest range. Also, the use of the Applaydu app makes it extra special for the children to learn along with the parents.”.

The TVC will be featured and distributed across broadcast and online platforms. Ferrero India’s marketing efforts for the limited edition will focus on social media and other digital platforms, as well as in-store promotions and advertisements targeted at parents.

These limited-edition packs will have eight engaging toys featuring Spike, Tom, Jerry, and Nibbles and an assortment of toys for Hello Kitty. which will be available pan India at an affordable price of INR 45 from May 2023. It will be available across all leading outlets, including modern trade and traditional stores pan India. Consumers will be able to buy the product on e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, Grofers, Big Basket, etc.

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