According to IBM International School of Business and Oxford Economy, 99% of Indian startups fail within the first 5 years. Add the COVID 19 pandemic crisis into the mix and we saw the balance 1% fighting to keep afloat. Read on as we learn the story of the institutes’ troubled times and victorious comeback.

 

Whitecaps International School of Pastry located in Bangalore celebrated another successful year with an intimate celebration held at the institute with all students and staff. The evening which marked it’s 6th year of operations featured inspirational stories, fun games like blind tasting, dumb charades as well as a beautiful interactive acoustic performance by DeepAum, a bollywood duo. The night ended with an award ceremony to honour the staff and a tasty multi level cake followed by a patisserie cafe style buffet spread.

 

We chatted with Chef Arvind Prasad who has been the director since its inception in 2016. Chef Arvind is an award winning chocolate master chef and recently was appointed brand ambassador for India of Callebaut belgian chocolate maker.

 

“Like any start up, we had our ups and downs, but nothing could prepare us for what happened early 2020 when the lockdown was announced” says Chef Arvind.

“Though we were becoming a brand name to be reckoned with in the culinary world of baking institutes, our peak potential did not see light of the day through covid lockdowns and we had to beat the odds and evolve to survive.”

 

The down sized team carried on to conduct online batches despite being primarily a hands-on academy. When International borders closed they had to cancel many pre-scheduled masterclasses with internationally renowned celebrity master chefs which was a financial setback for the management. “To translate the same program online during the pandemic was definitely a challenge for the students and the master chefs, but we managed to keep the brand alive” touted Chef Arvind.

 

“I will always be grateful to Chef Richa and Chef Badri for sticking by my side and believing in the vision and patiently awaiting the better times and a strong comeback” says the Chef as his eyes lightly teared up.

 

Whitecaps’ offers a 6 month excellence diploma programme with an internationally recognized certification from London and Swiss affiliations. They even have a 5 week  Cake engineering course and scheduled short courses to help grow interest and professional skill among baking enthusiasts.

 

The burning desire to help home bakers and aspiring pastry chefs turn their passion into profession was the key motivation that kept the lights on through the tough times.

 

“The art of baking is very much a hands on skill” says Chef Arvind adding “The right industry grade equipment should be used to produce delicious pastries you find at most high end bakeries. We ensure our students use only the highest international grade ingredients and professional equipment.”

 

Today in 2022, they stand tall, back with a bang as they turn 6 years young with full batches, all star faculty lead by Chef Arvind and a dedicated workforce ready to work tirelessly toward becoming the top hands on pastry school in India.

 

For more information on Whitecaps, Visit www.whitecaps.in or contact at  8050388102.

 

 

Fame Finders presents the names of the top 10 admiring personalities who’ve set themselves apart through their undeniable contributions to the world and people around them. They have what it takes to inspire and motivate others.

 

These top 10 influential personalities are blooming in diverse industries through their intellectuality and unbeatable excellence. Here are the names below:

 

 

1. AMIT DUA

 

Dr. Amit Dua is currently working as an Assistant professor in the Computer Science Department of BITS Pilani, Pilani, where he has been teaching for over six years. Dr. Amit is the Honorary Adjunct Distinguished Scientist-Professor and Head of the Blockchain Branch (India) at SIRG. As an educator, he has trained over 6000 students.  He is the founder and CEO of Yushu Excellence Technologies Private Limited. Amit’s book on Blockchain Technology and Applications is highly acclaimed amongst academia and research.

 

Dr. Amit is the co-author of the Amazon national best-selling books on “Machine Learning” and “Cybercrime and Cyber Hygiene”. He has published over 50 international publications and filed Indian patents and copyright for Blockchain innovation. Dr. Amit is a certified life coach and advanced Pranic healer. He is living to fulfill his mission to help 10 Million people realize their true potential.

 

 

2. NITIN BABURAO PATIL

 

Nitin Baburao Patil is a Motivational Speaker, Author, Writer, Social Activist, and the founder of Uttung Bharari Training Academy. He is an Academically Pharmacist with over 32 years of Pharmaceutical Experience.

 

He has written various motivational articles for a prestigious Maharashtra Govt aided magazine UDYOJAK and has conducted The Power Of Positive Attitude Motivational sessions for several colleges including D Y Patil School of Pharmacy Nerul, Navi Mumbai, MKTBTS College of Pharmacy, Nashik, and many more.

 

He has been honoured as chief guest at Konkan Gyanpeeth Rahul Dharkar  College of Pharmacy and Research Centre for the convocation ceremony

 

Through his NGO, Uttung Bharari Foundation, he has conducted various free health camps and works for the Empowerment of Students of Rural Areas by Conducting free sessions on personality development.

 

 

3. NILIMA RAJESH KAMDAR

 

Nilima Rajesh Kamdar started her career as a freelance HR professional in 1986. Carry forwarded her recruitment profession and in 2009 she founded Nilima Jobs. She worked for her dream from the scratch, building up resources, clientele, and a reputation in the industry.

 

Global recruitment brand Nilima Jobs is a human capital solutions provider, as well as provides talent acquisition services to many corporate houses, listed companies renowned organizations within India and overseas. Now, she has authored the book “ Unlock your potential.

 

The founder has also focussed on problems faced by women employees while remote working. Women were given flexible working hours without pay cuts. Nilima Kamdar has been awarded the Women Achiever of India (2013) award in the employment sector by PEOPLE’s FOUNDATION and has been honored with Swaawlambika Samman Award on 7th March 2021 in New Delhi.

 

 

4. PRAACHI NAGPAL

 

She has completed her graduation from NIFT- where she specialized in celebrity and fashion styling after her course in fashion communication. She graduated with the prestigious most innovative graduation project award, and now she is pursuing her MBA in luxury management from IFA Paris. Praachi got into modeling and pageants at the age of 18 and has tried and worked for 7 years to finally become a miss India. As a type 1 diabetic, Praachi didn’t let her disability bring her down to achieve what she set her heart on. She has also been working with the WHO as an advocate to bring awareness in India about type 1 diabetes.

 

 

5. OMKAR PRASAD BAIDYA

 

Dr. Omkar Prasad Baidya, MBBS, MD, Ph.D., and a member of NYAS, SAGES, Epilepsy Foundation, USA, World Society Of Interdisciplinary Antiaging Medicine, and British Physiological Society, and European Atherosclerosis Society. He has received his accreditation from international universities, namely – Harvard Medical School, Yale University School Of Medicine, John-Hopkins University School Of Medicine, And Vanderbilt University, USA.

 

He has written books on moral philosophy, universal ethics, human virtues, human morality, and beyond, and has also been honored with:

1. BR Ambedkar National Award
2. Dr BR Ambedkar International Award
3. Mahatma Gandhi Nobel Peace Award
4. Nelson Mandela Nobel Peace Award
5. Bharat Bhushan Award
6. Bharat Sree Award
7. Bharat Vibhusan Award
8. Asia Peace Prize
9. Gandhi Mandela Award
10. Rashtriya Ekata Award
11. Jagadish Chandra National Talent Search Exam Encouragement Award-2002
12. Mathematical State Olympiad Award
13. National Physics Olympiad 2003 State Topper
14. Visharad In Tabla Instrumentation
15. Iap Medical Quiz Topper, Rims 2007, And Many More

 

 

6. ANOOPAMA MUKERJEE LOHANA

 

“We, as a collective, have traveled far, outward, long enough. It is time to go deep, within!”, says Anoopama Mukerjee Lohana, to a world rearranging its priorities, after the pandemic!

 

15 years of successful media life, transitioned into her true calling to facilitate Body, Mind, and Spirit wellbeing, for a balanced, abundant life. Her mission is to DEMYSTIFY & NORMALISE SPIRITUALITY,  ANCIENT WISDOM, and HOLISTIC HEALING for the modern urban.

 

A certified Sound Energy Alchemist, CrystalSonic Therapist,  Kriyā Meditation Mentor,  Anoopama has trained, mentored, and shared her practices with individuals, groups, and corporates, for over two decades. She is an expert curator and facilitator of Experiential WellBeing through Retreats, Workshops, Festivals, and Programs that offer all levels of Yoga, Sound Healing, Kriya, Meditation, Forestbaths, Earth Commune, art, movement, music, and local, cultural experiences.

She now heads the Experiential Wellness business pillar with Baidyanath Life Sciences – the Wellness Industry’s first, Integrated, Holistic Wellness Curation and Management Expertise.

It combines over 100 years of the brand’s Ayurveda heritage with holistic practices and new-age science of ethical beauty, wellness, and wellbeing, to curate, execute and manage the Wellness Experience for  Hospitality, Real Estate, and Corporate institutions.

 

 

7. SANGEETA KABRA

 

Sangeeta Kabra is a life coach and always wanted to help people by providing a systematic methodical way to manage today’s stressful environment. Her purpose is to empower, help and motivate people to become their best. She finds holistic solutions by considering all possibilities carefully, asking the right question to bring hidden thoughts out from others,

 

A life coach wishes to strike a perfect balance in life for people seeking help and that is what inspired her to initiate her brand ‘PerfectU’ and the social initiative ‘PerfectU Wellness & Research Center”.

 

She is fully dedicated to eradicating issues concerning the health of an individual, society, and relationships. Through her Foundation, she provides education and employment opportunities to women and children.

 

 

8. SATISH PATHAK

 

Mr. Satish Pathak, a visionary entrepreneur founded Futurol Moteur Globale Private Ltd. in 2018. He graduated from NIT Silchar, PGDMM from NMIMS Mumbai, and Senior Business Leadership Diploma from IIM Bangalore. Having rich experience in Automotive Aftermarket in Parts, Lubes & Services with Automobile Stalwarts , Mr. Pathak brings a lot to the table & Value to a start-up Business.

Apart from India, Mr. Pathak has worked in different geographies across Globe, gaining invaluable experience as a Person & Professional.

 

As he says “Success can only be achieved with hard work and consistency in your work”. His passion has already bagged a few awards for FMGPL in a short span of time, including “Top Ten Lubricant Manufacturer of 2021” by Industry Outlook.

 

“The Global Choice Awards 2021” and “Indian Achiever’s Award for Emerging Company” to name a few.

Futurol Moteur Globale is the Manufacturer, Exporter & Marketer of a complete range of Automotive Brakes, Clutches, Lubricants, Greases & Filters. Recently, the company signed a contract with Umran Malik, Fastest Indian Bowler, for Brand endorsement.

 

 

9. VIREN C. DAYAL

 

Viren C. Dayal is an LSC-certified trainer, in Customs Law applied  Rules and Regulations. He is a commercially focused manager and business director with over 35 years of experience ranging from multinational corporations to closely-held partnership firms.

 

Possesses deep expertise in the fields of international import/export, clearing, forwarding, transportation, shipping, customs laws, tax, world trade (WTO), and dealing with varied sectors such as chemicals, textiles, engineering goods, polypropylene, etc.

 

He is passionate about teaching and developing young minds in order to make them reach their full potential. He has also been awarded citations by Brihan Mumbai Customs Broker Association for imparting knowledge and training to the fraternity and also successfully handling the general elections for 20 years.

 

 

10. MONICA NAGPAL

 

Dr. Monica Nagpal is a Ph.D. in education and a certified meditation and Mindfulness coach. She is a founder of HopeandHappiiness and also a parent advisor. She uses mindfulness, Hypnotherapy, and NLP tools to enable women and children to bring out their inherent potential for excellence. She helps parents renew their connection with their children and thus have a harmonious family.

 

She is also an inner image consultant enabling women to recognize their true selves. Based on her experience as a Buddhism practitioner, she helps to find the root cause of your problem before finding the solution.

 

She advocates value-based education methodology and integrates mindfulness and meditation and uses them as tools for bringing transformation in individuals. She envisions creating a world in which all living beings can coexist in harmony and flourish eternally.

 

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The liver is one of many places where the body stores fat for insulation and energy. However, if the liver’s fat content is excessive then it might lead to a fatty liver. Dr Soumen Roy who is an expert of Gastro and Liver Transplant Surgery says that it is crucial to have frequent blood tests performed, if not quarterly then at least twice a year. This may enable a person to recognise some illnesses like fatty livers, that may not exhibit any signs in their body.

 

Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) and non-alcohol-related fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are the two main kinds of fatty liver disease. Acute fatty liver is a type of fatty liver disease that can also affect pregnant persons, in the third trimester or the first several weeks following delivery. Typically, fatty liver has no symptoms and does not result in any long-term harm. It is a treatable disorder that can be cured by altering one’s way of living. Only when the liver’s fat level is excessive and the liver becomes inflamed, then it can lead to organ damage and then the fatty liver may pose difficulties. However, it allows enough time for a person to make up before it gets to that point. The primary line of treatment for this disease is dietary modifications and one should change their lifestyle gradually and subtly before it’s too late.

 

A dietitian can assist in developing a personalised meal plan that is suitable for a person’s tastes, symptoms, and the type of fatty liver disease they have. Omega-3 fatty acid consumption may reduce liver fat and raise high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in NAFLD patients. It can be found in foods like salmon, sardines, walnuts, and flaxseed. The second on the list is garlic, which is a common ingredient in many diets and may have advantages for those who suffer from fatty liver disease because it helps those with NAFLD to lose weight and body fat mass. Vegetables can never not be healthy, and eating a variety of whole vegetables is beneficial for people with the condition. Broccoli is one vegetable that an individualwith fatty liver disease should consider incorporating in their daily diet. The soy protein, which has isoflavones, an antioxidant also helps increase insulin sensitivity and reduce body fat. In conclusion, eating natural, unprocessed meals rich in protein, fibre, and complex carbs is an excellent place to start. These can provide long-lasting vigour and fill them up.

 

One strategy for treating fatty liver disease is to include more nutritious meals in the diet, however, limiting or avoiding certain other foods is also critical. Food with sugar such as icecreams and carbonated drinks should be avoided by people with a fatty liver conditions. Secondly, they should try to reduce or completely eliminate alcohol consumption from their diets. One should also try to substitute refined grains with legumes, potatoes, or whole grain and whole wheat options. Fried foods that have a lot of calories should also not be eaten as they may cause obesity and create further problems. Highly saturated food like pork, beef and deli meats should also be not consumed by people with this condition.

 

One can completely revamp their dietary habits, however, it is extremely necessary that they stay consistent and implement lifestyle changes. People with fatty liver should keep an eye on their calorie intake as even a five per cent reduction in the body’s total weight can help in decrease of the amount of fat in a person’s liver. Everyone should regularly exercise. However, it offers additional advantages for fatty liver disease sufferers in terms of symptom management. Even the basic activities like stretching, walking on the treadmill, gardening, choosing stairs over an elevator, etcetera could make a great difference.” says Dr Soumen Roy while talking about additional tips that can be beneficial for controlling fatty acid.

 

Dr Soumen Roy is one of the top Gastro and Liver Transplant Surgeon in Odisha and has excelled in the medical sector for more than ten years. He currently serves as the Senior Consultant for the Bhubaneswar, Odisha, departments of GI Surgery, GI Oncology, Minimally Invasive, and Bariatric Surgery. He has carried out innumerable GI surgical procedures throughout the years to aid many patients in leading disease-free lives. He is proficient in treating liver, biliary, and pancreatic malignancies, colon, gastro-oesophagal, and rectum cancers, Liver transplants, and Bariatric Surgery