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United Malayalees of Queensland, the umbrella body for all Malayalees in Queensland, held a seminar titled Women and Wellbeing. Connections conversations and collective flourishing held at the Holland park Library Hall on Sunday 5th May. Dr Jacob Cherian, President of UMQ inaugurated the event, welcomed the gathering, and briefly explained the aims, objectives of UMQ.
The discussion was co-ordinated by Prof Abraham Francis, Associate Prof: Sociology, James Cook University, Townsville. Facilitators were Dr Chaitanya Unni, Ms Bindu Rajendran, Jiji Jaynarayanan, besides Dezima Fernandez & Nikitha Rebello, research scholars from Manipal University Over 30 ladies from various walks of life participated.
Aspects of self-care, challenges faced by women, adolescent mental health, were some of the subjects explored, strategies to care and communicate was discussed. The highlight in fact was the participants enthusiasm to be at the gathering. Panellists, provided guidance, based on their life experiences.
This was followed by a panel discussion, held at the Speakers Hall, Queensland Parliament at 5.30 PM on the subject of Collective Flourishing. Dr Jacob Cherian, President UMQ welcomed the gathering, which included many community leaders, and representatives of various Indian/ Malayalee organisations. The discussion was moderated by Prof: Abraham Francis. Panellists were Hon James Martin member for Stretton [who was also the gracious host of the meeting], Senator Paul Scarr, Cr Emily Kim, Mr Palani Thevar and Mr Asish Katta. A very fruitful and enlightening hour.
World Record Certificates, to participants of the Australian record performance of the Thiruvathira dancers which was held on 12th August 2023, were distributed.
Mr Shaji Theckanath, PRO of UMQ, acknowledged the vote of thanks to all dignitaries, sponsors, community leaders, award recipients and their families. UMQ committee members – Dr. Jacob Cherian, Jiji Jayanaranan, Shaji Theckanath, Prof Abraham Francis & Jolly Karumathy – presented a token of appreciation to Hon James Martin for His support.
Photographs – Courtesy Mr Dev Thottunkal.
Indian Council of Australia, Queensland Inc. (ICAQ) proudly executed its inaugural event to celebrate Indian Traditional New Year on 27 April 2024 at Roma St Parklands.
There have been several events to celebrate Indian festivities like Diwali, Holi, Onam etc. but there is no festival in Brisbane to celebrate Indian Traditional New Year at a multicultural community level.
Various cultures observe their traditional or religious New Year’s Day according to their own customs, typically (though not invariably) because they use a lunar calendar or a lunisolar calendar. India, Nepal, and other south Asian countries also celebrate New Year on dates according to their own calendars that are movable in the Gregorian calendar. Traditional new year is celebrated all over the world in different countries in different ways. It will provide opportunities for people of different origins to understand the culture of different communities.
There are numerous days throughout the year celebrated as Hindu New Year’s Day in the different regions of India. The observance is determined by whether the lunar or solar calendar is being followed. Most widely followed Lunar calendar considers the month of Chaitra (corresponding to March-April) as the first month of the year, so the new year is celebrated on the first day of this month.
The traditional new year is known as different names in different regions or states in India. It is known as Chaitra Navaratri, Vaisakhi, Gudhi Padwa, Ugadi, Yugadi, Puthandu, Vishu, NabBarsha, Navreh, Bihu, Cheti Chand, Mesha Sankranti, and Sajibu Cheiraoba.
Traditional new year celebrations provide an opportunity for leaders from the different Indian communities and organizations to meet with each other and with representatives of the different tiers of government and senior government officials to strengthen mutual ties. It also provides opportunities to meet Australians with Indian origin people.
The inaugural event executed by the ICAQ on 27 April 2024, brought multicultural community leaders together along with elected representatives from all levels of Government and representatives from various Government departments. The event observed vibrant and colorful display of Indian culture underlying the importance of traditional new year.
Through various speeches all dignitaries highlighted the importance of Indian Traditional New Year as well as how such festivities can bring multicultural communities together by sharing cultures and values.
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia, Hon Steven Miles MP, Premier of Queensland, and Cr. Fiona Cunningham Councillor for Coorparoo Ward sent a message to the ICAQ congratulating for hosting the inaugural event and wishing Indian community happy celebrations.
To commence the event, Welcome to Country & Didgeridoo performance was presented by Uncle Billy Cummings.
ICAQ President Mr. Parminder Singh, ICAQ Patron Mr. Ashish Katta, and ICAQ Advisor Mrs. Pinky Singh welcomed everyone and highlighted various ICAQ initiatives as well as values ICAQ can present to the multicultural communities.
The event observed attendance from the following dignitaries:
Mrs. Neetu Bhagotia, Consul General of India in Brisbane
The Hon. Milton Dick MP, Member for Oxley Queensland & Federal Speaker
Hon Charis Mullen, Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services, and Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Mr. John-Paul Langbroek MP, Representing Mr. David Crisafulli MP, Qld leader of opposition
Hon Bart Mellish, Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services
Cr Vicky Howard, Central Ward, Representing the Brisbane City Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
Mayor Teresa Harding, Ipswich City
Mayor Jos Mitchell, Redland City
Mayor John Raven, Logan City
Cr. Trina Massey, Councillor The Gabba Ward
Wayne Briscoe Executive Director, Multicultural Affairs
Heath Goldfinch, COO at Multicultural Australia
Inspector Mat Ryan, Patrol Group Inspector, Inner West Patrol Group, North Brisbane District
Dr. Anil Dalsania
Dr. Ram Mohan
Mr. Gati Krushna Mishra
Mr. Sushil Kumar Goel
ICAQ cannot express enough gratitude for the overwhelming response towards the community members for supporting the event.
ICAQ is thankful to all Cultural Performance teams for their time and devotion. Mrs. Sudha Manian Yatra Music, Art of Living Yoga Dance, Rich Virsa Punjabi Folk Dance, Noopur Dance Studio, Swetha Bhupathi, ORIOZ Community for traditional and Sambalpuri dance, Mr. Rohit Vombathkere SUR420, and Mr. Mihir Brahme Maharashtrian Shivan Dhol Tasha Group.
Roma St Parklands have provided venue management and best services to make the event a big success.
Thank you, Namaste Foodies, Aarav Ice Cream, Art of Living, 1300 Medics for putting up their stalls.
Any successful event is not possible without team effort. We are thankful to the ICAQ Treasurer Mr. Srikar Reddy, Vice President Mr. Sambit Das, Vice President Dr. Venkat Pulla, and all Volunteers for assisting us.
The last but not least the event MC Mrs. Swati Das had a wonderful introduction of all dignitaries and has managed the ICAQ presentation in a most professional manner.
ICAQ Secretary Mr. Ganesh Deshpande stated in his vote of thanks that, the roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation. As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ICAQ would like to live by our commitments and objectives towards the Indian Diaspora, grow stronger by co-creation and by adapting the changing environment.
ICAQ is highly energized and motivated with the overwhelming response and looking forward to delivering many more programs in future to better serve our multicultural community.
Article prepared by ICAQ Secretary Mr. Ganesh Deshpande
We would like to inform you that we had celebrated the 16th Anniversary of Galaxy Impex Group on 17th May 2024 and the following guests were invited for the celebrations:
Guest of Honour: Mayor Jon Raven
Special Guest: Cr Miriam Stemp and Cr Paul Jackson
We are Logan based Business now grown Nationwide. We have Offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Darwin, Townsville, Melbourne and New Zealand.
By Dharmesh Prasad
Month of May has been an eventful month for Gayatri Mandir and its devotees. We were blessed and thankful to have Pujinye Jai Narain Shastriji who graced our Mandir from 16 May to 18 May to deliver public discourse in Bhagavad Gita
Shri Jai Narain Shastriji was born in Kurukshetra, he is a scholar in Sanskrit and currently resides in Auckland, New Zealand.
According to Shastriji Bhagavat Gita was compiled by Maharishi Ved Vyasji, Bhagavad Gita was a separate text, when he wrote Mahabharat Ved Vyasji embedded the Bhagavad Gita in it, and he set the scene of Mahabharat and Bhagavad Gita
Essentially Bhagavat Gita is a dialogue between Guru (Master) and Shishya(student), Shri Krishna Maharaji imparts divine message to Arjuna – a warrior.
The setting in which the Bhagavad Gita was spoken was the onset of the Mahabharat, a colossal war that was about to begin between two sets of cousins, the Kauravas and the Pandavas. On a deeper and profound level, the Kauravas embodied cruelty, injustice, vice, oppression, and irreligion. On the other hand, the Pandavas were saintly and virtuous—the epitomes of morality, sacrifice, devotion, and compassion. Most importantly, they were great devotees of the Supreme Lord Shree Krishna.
Shastriji said the central message of Bhagavad Gita is it teaches Brahma Vidya – science of God-realisation and practise of Yog – providing a clear and direct techniques to implement spiritual principles in daily life. The application of the spiritual principles of Bhagavad Gita in our daily lives is very important otherwise it loses the whole point of listening/reading Bhagavad Gita. As devotees we need to listen/Read Bhagavad Gita as today’s Arjun – same situation and circumstances we face today in our daily lives was present more than 5000 years ago.
“Dharam kshetra aur Kurukshetra hamara sharir me hai, jaab hirday me Daavi (Devine) sampati badthi hai taab sharir Dharam kshetra ban jata hai, jaab hirday me Asuri (Demonic) sampati badthi hai taab sharir Kurukshetra ban jaati hai”. Real Mahabarat is taking place in ourselves daily, Daavi bhavana aur Asuri bhavana ka beech prati din hamare hirday me yudh hota hai.
He further went on to expound Bhagavad Gita, chapter 2 Shloka 11 caught my attention,
śhrībhagavān uvācha
aśhochyān-anvaśhochas-tvaṁ prajñā-vādānśh cha bhāṣhase
gatāsūn-agatāsūnśh-cha nānuśhochanti paṇḍitāḥ
The Supreme Lord said: While you speak words of wisdom, you are mourning for the not worthy of grief. The wise lament neither for the living nor for the dead.
Shastriji beautifully explained the above shloka, though you may feel you are speaking words of wisdom, you are speaking and acting out of ignorance. Devotees who are wise—never lament, neither for the living nor for the dead.
He gave the devotees lots of inspiration and divine principles to live our lives according to Shastras, it provides the ancient wisdom and moral compass of life – understanding of the Absolute Truth and destroying the darkness of ignorance that has enveloped the soul since endless lifetimes.
On 25th May Hindu Society of Qld also celebrated Girmit Diwas at Gayatri Mandir in Boondall. History of Girmit has been well documented and all descendants of Girmit are aware of the injustices and atrocities perpetrated by the British on our people.
Girmit is an occasion of mixed feeling and emotions, should we celebrate or commiserate.
On one hand, the hardship and adversity afflicted by the British brings you to tears, today one cannot fathom the pain and suffering they have been through. On the other hand, it is a day of celebration as well, it is a celebration of tenacity, hard work, perseverance, determination and courage to fight the system and beat it in its own game.
They travelled thousands of miles in dangerous and treacherous condition to Fiji, with the strong faith and devotion they kept alive their culture and religion – which we are so grateful and thankful today. Seed of Gyan and bhakti were sowed in each of us which makes us what we are today.
Countless number of descendants of Girmit have become successful and prosperous, they have become great leaders in their professional fields and have migrated to settle abroad and are proudly flying the flags of the decedents of Gurmit.
It is also a day of reflection of how far we have come, and we need to carry on the legacy of hard work, great work ethics and inspire to become a better person in the face of adversity. Religion has played a major role in our lives which has become part of who we are and what is our identity.
The beacon of responsibility is with the current generation to continue the legacy and educate our young and future generations the stories of Girmit. It is also worthy to note that in a grand gesture Fijian Government has publicly apologised and declared national holiday – Girmit Day in recognition of the contributions our people have made in Fiji.
Girmit Diwas was celebrated with the theme of traditional Girmit outfit, Fiji Indian cuisine and display of artefacts. We were treated to folk songs bidesiya, birah and nagada drums. Senior Citizens were presented with certificates for they contribution to the society.
HSQ has decided to celebrate Girmit Diwas bigger and better next year or in conjunction with similar organisation with shared values, so watch the space!
Hindu Society of Queensland has completed CRM/ database project. Many devotees have moved residences and may have new contact details as such we are updating membership details like mobile phone numbers, email address etc. This would assist us to communicate better and update members on latest developments at the mandir. Please contact Secretary Mrs Nirmala Shandil on 0466 436 964 or Vice President/PRO Mrs Neelima Chand on 0405 409 156 or alternatively email us at [email protected]. Many Thanks for your support.
Upcoming Events
Somwar Shiva Pooja every Monday: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Ramayan Recital every Tuesday: 7.00pm to 8.30pm
22nd June to 29th June – Sri Ram Katha – by Pundit Aneel Ved Sharan from Fiji
Sundarkand and Trayodashi is held every month at the mandir, for details and sponsorship please kindly visit our website and Facebook page. Regular updates will be sent to all devotees via Facebook and SMS.
Stay Connected with Hindu Society of Queensland
Website www.hindusocietyqld.org.au
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Phone: (07) 38653164
Address: 178 Lyndhurst Rd, Boondall QLD
Thank you so much everyone for your kindness and generosity. we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your participation and support for the music concert Remembering Kishore Da “Gata Rahen Mera Dil,” dedicated to raising funds for the Shiva Temple’s establishment at Park Ridge.
It’s with utmost happiness we would like to share with you all that Tanvi Goel from AusIndia Travel and Chandan Das managed to raise much needed funds for SKED for Shiva Temple Establishment along with Geetha Grandhi/Raj Grandhi & all committee members from Sked’s Team. Tanvi Goel is also founder of AusIndia Business Network and Uttar Pradesh Associations of Australia-QLD and very active community leader. While Chandan Das is very passionate about singing since his high school says and performs in almost all main Indian events. His radiant voice is often compared to that of the Legendary Kishore Kumar.
Event was held on 1st June 2024 at QLD Russian Cultural Centre, Woolloongabba and was adorned with mesmerizing songs, Lord Shiva role played by Nihasvi Tanvi Jain, yummy food, amazing raffle prizes and beautiful performances by Tapori Squad which added to the festive atmosphere.
Thank you all the sponsors and supporters (@Narada Sharma- My Narada, Hemant Dua – Nexus Migration Services, Yogi Sharma from Ray and White, Niket Kataria- @ Realty, Usha Chandra from Globenet Realty, Krunal Acharya from Loaney Loans, Ashwin and Dorris Sharma from Cisozen, Ashutosh Misra from India News and also supported by Pinky Singh, Pushpinder Oberoi, Manish Saini, Panveen Gupta, AusIndia Business Network, Australian Indian Radio & Brisbane Indian Times, Uttar Pradesh Association of Australia and Sangeet Premi Club.
Thank you to our raffle sponsors- AusIndia Travel, Madhuri Jogia from Rhia Jewellers, Sonali Bansal and Jyotika Raniga from Trendy India, Beauty Das from You and Me Fashion.
Thank you to all Musicians and Singers(Ishaan Sarkar, Sharad More, Wilson Allu, Eswar Jagdesh, Paramjit Namdhari, Subrato Chakravarty, Ekta Arora, Anuja Paralikar, Anvi Vaidya, Yousuf Ali Khan and Saleem Zaman). Special thanks to our Mcs Anu Sharma Zain Chams, our Marketing Coordinator Khushbu Kaushik, Events Coordinator Ekta Arota and Volunteers (Pragya, Arna, Aryana Sharma and Sukhbir Chadha), Thankyou Navi from Shimmer N Shine Decors for amazing decorations, thankyou Siddhartha for helping us with Photography.
In conclusion, the fundraiser was a grand success. Thank you once again for your support and for making this event memorable. We look forward to your continued involvement and support in future events.
Key Scriptures: Ephesians 2:8-9
God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.
Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.
Like most people in my town, our family grew up sleeping under the stars.
The clear night sky with twinkling stars bestowed me with such blissful sleeps.
Our family escaped the heat of the summer nights in India, by sleeping on the roof top. This was the only way to cool off without fans or air conditioning.
But, I had an unlimited view of the dazzling stars in the cool night sky.
Gazing in awe upon the glittering stars for hours, I would ask my mother many questions:
Who made these stars mum?
How are they made?
How many stars are in our sky? These questions remained unanswered for 3 decades.
Little did I knew back then; Almost 30 years later the answers to my cosmos questions would come from an unlikely source – The Bible.
My story is well connected to an ancient Indian Vedic verse (Slokas): In Hindi it is written like this: असतो मा सद्गमय । तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय । मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय…
In English :Asato ma sadgamaya tamaso ma jyotir gamaya mrutyor ma amritam gamaya.. this is one of the most famous slokas in India.
It means:
Lead the world from the unreal to the real (truth), from ignorance to knowledge, from mortality to immortality and peace!
Like most people in my town, all our siblings grew up in a very traditional family. At our home we had many idols and images of gods. Our family followed many religious rituals. This was the common practice of the most the families in our culture.
Life created an opportunity to migrate to Australia for a better life. I was dreaming of wonderful future with my family, but suddenly my life plunged into a deep darkness. My wife was diagnosed with complex medical condition while she was 27 weeks pregnant. This issue threatened her life and the life of the unborn baby.
During this darkest moment of my life, I cried out to God. I had heard that Jesus is a miracle working God; And if anyone calls to him with all their heart and mind, Jesus will rescue them from death and disease. In my despair I said in my heart “ Jesus, I don’t know much about you, but if you can save the life of my wife and our child, I will seek to know you all days of my life”. At this moment I had an unusual peace that filled my heart. Later through series of miraculous events my wife, our child and my life were saved from death.
I began to seek God with an intense hunger and thirst. I began to read and study the Holy Bible. Then one day suddenly my life changed forever. The Holy Spirit revealed to me the majesty of creation through the Scriptures. I had amazing experience of moving from deep darkness to a brilliant Light. That Light is the Yeshua, also know as Jesus Christ.
When I was listening to the Bible message, by the grace of God, in my spirit I was able to see a vivid images of God’s creative power. The Bible verses came alive like a lightening surge. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth (Gen.1:1) Just as the shutters of the camera lenses opens and closes suddenly, bringing the light to capture the image, my spirit received and secured an unforgettable impression of our Creator God.
What my parents, teachers and education could not explain about the origins of life; answer to my cosmic question was made clear in one simple sentence:
By the Word of the Lord the heavens were made; and all the host of them by His breath (Psalm. 33:6).
I never had an opportunity to know about the creation story. As I studied the God’s words, I realised that God’s love for me is personal and real; and His love to all mankind is also is very real.
You too can experience His amazing grace as you read His word and seek His grace.
1. We all are not up to God’s mark….
Romans 3:23 > For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
2. Our payment pretty fearful…
Romans 6:23 > For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
3. There is perfect Judge…
Revelation 21:8 > But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulphur. This is the second death.
4. But there is a sure hope through the blood of Jesus Christ – Yeshua
Romans 5:8 > But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
5. Repent (change you mind, your life style) Believe on Jesus Christ
Acts 16:30-31 > He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”
John 3:18 > There is no judgment against anyone who believes in him. But anyone who does not believe in him has already been judged for not believing in God’s one and only Son.
John 3:16 > For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
6. It’s everlasting, Its a gift! You have not earned it by your good works…
Ephesians 2:8-9 > God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.
7. Now you know your true purpose in this life… to know the way to God!
1 John 5:13 I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life.
Pray to Jesus to reveal himself to you in a personal way. You will not be disappointed.
Romans 10:10 > I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life.
Pastor Suresh Dass Joseph
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Dear reader, it is with greater joy that we bring you the word of God. I want to talk to you today about rejoicing in your journey. We often think we will enjoy life when we get a promotion, get married, or buy a house. Our joy is always in the future when we have completed the journey. The destination and the trip to the destination are two different events. While the destination is when we arrive, the journey can be an entire of situations and circumstances, good and bad. Then there’s always some reason we can’t be happy. Something’s going on that’s causing us to be stressed and uptight. But the key is to find joy in the journey. You’re not there yet; you’re still waiting for things to improve and believing in the promise. In the meantime, you’re enjoying where you are while you’re on the way to where you’re going.
In the bible (Acts 16), we read about Paul and Silas on their missionary journey to Macedonia. On the way, a girl was delivered from the evil spirit of divination and fortune-telling. When they found out what had happened, the people who benefitted from her fortune-telling dragged Paul and Silas to the magistrates, where they were severely beaten and locked up in the prison in chains.
But at midnight, Paul and Silas were praying, singing, praising, and rejoicing to God while the prisoners listened to them.
Suddenly, there was a great earthquake, so the prison’s foundations were shaken. Immediately, all the doors were opened, and everyone’s chains were loosed. Upon witnessing all this, the prison jailer and his family believed in God and were baptized. Paul and Silas were set free to continue their journey into Macedonia soon after.
Here are 3 lessons we can learn from Paul and Silas as they rejoiced on their journey to their destiny.
1. You have the permission to be happy. Jesus said, “The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy. But I have come, that they may have and enjoy life and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows). Paul and Silas remind us that Jesus didn’t come to save us and only give us joy in heaven. But that you may enjoy your journey while on Earth.
2. You can become so focused on the finish line that you can miss the day’s beauty. Paul and Silas could have complained about their treatments, grumbled about the food they had to eat, and made a fuss about their living conditions. Instead, they chose to be happy on their way to where God had called them to be. You’ll find joy in the journey if you have the proper perspective. “Not in my dream house yet, but Lord, I’m grateful for this apartment.” “Haven’t met the right person yet, but Lord, I’m grateful for being single.” “This place I’m working is not where I want to end up, but Lord, I’m grateful that I’m employed.” See, the enemy would love to deceive us into enduring life, not enjoying life. Having children, not enjoying them, being married but not enjoying it, having a house, job, and opportunity- but there are always some reasons we’re unhappy. We’ve got to get to that next thing, then we’ll enjoy life. Now, you must learn this principle: there is joy in your journey. There are things in your life right now that you can enjoy if you have the proper perspective.
3. If you’re going to find joy in the journey, you must look past all the wrongs and see the rights. Don’t take for granted the people God’s given you to love. They may not be perfect, but neither are you. Take to enjoy your family. Those children may be challenging, but soon, they will leave your nest egg. The people at work may get on your nerves sometimes but be happy that you have a job. Even when caught in traffic, you can choose to be happy. For Paul and Silas, the journey was full of ups and downs, unfortunate events, and difficult people, yet they knew that God was with them and they were in the perfect will of God. Thus, they continued their journey with great joy.
I believe as you take time to enjoy the journey, you will see more favour, turn things around, and build stronger and healthier relationships.
God bless you.
The Cosmetics Industry in India has witnessed a remarkable evolution over the past few years and is projected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.23% over the next five years. In this dynamic landscape, it’s crucial to recognize that the cosmetic industry isn’t limited to makeup but encompasses all beauty and personal-care products, showcasing a diverse range of offerings. With brands like Mamaearth, The Man Company, Sugar Cosmetics and WOW Skin Science rising in the industry, it is evident that consumer trends are also changing with time.
Currently, the trends are shifting towards organic and natural products, along with an increased demand for Men beauty essentials, which underscores the new customer’s need for more personalized products. However, opportunities come with a set of challenges. Many brands have trouble coordinating the inventory across offline stores and online channels, including batching the inventory and expiry circulation of products, which leads to ineffective customer return management.
In this blog, we’ll delve into the exciting world of the cosmetics industry in India, exploring its trends, challenges, and realistic solutions in detail that would shape the future of your brand.
Trends and Opportunities in the Indian Cosmetics Industry
1. Growth of Natural and Organic Products
One of the most prominent trends in the Indian cosmetics industry is the shift towards natural and organic products. Consumers are increasingly seeking products with fewer chemicals and more natural ingredients. Take Mamaearth, for instance, a brand of the parent company Honasa Consumer, which progressed after the COVID-19 pandemic with a mission to provide 100% natural and toxin-free products with a blend of natural ingredients. Mamaearth’s dedication to providing customers with what they want resulted in a 400% growth amid COVID-19.
This inclination towards natural beauty has paved the way for homegrown brands that emphasize the use of herbal and organic components, which also makes the trend ever-relevant in the cosmetic industry.
2. Digital Influence on Beauty Choices
The digital age has brought about a revolution in the way consumers discover and purchase cosmetics. Social media influencers and beauty bloggers play a pivotal role in shaping consumer preferences and many brands promote their products in this way. Can you guess some of these brands?
In the vibrant realm of cosmetics, titans like Nykaa and Lakmé have carved their mark, particularly in the dynamic world of social media. Here, beauty enthusiasts seek recommendations tailored to diverse skin types and tones. These brands have recognized the immense potential of social media and influencers and used this power to create beauty products that cater to customers’ individual needs.
3. Male Grooming on the Rise
The male grooming segment is witnessing significant growth. The Man Company, among many brands, realized that men are now more conscious of their appearance and are willing to invest in grooming products. This shift in mindset has opened up a new avenue of men-centric cosmetic products that understand the difference between men’s and women’s skin types and cater to the specific needs of men. This specificity is what paved the way for The Man Company’s Success.
4. Personalization and Customization
In a market as diverse as India, consumers are seeking products tailored to their specific needs and preferences. Customized skincare and makeup solutions are gaining traction, allowing brands to offer unique, personalized experiences that cater to specific skin types, tones, and concerns, creating a unique experience for each consumer.
Challenges Faced by the Cosmetics Industry
1. Seasonal Demand Fluctuations
Seasons change drastically in India, ushering in a massive shopping spree with the holiday season arriving simultaneously. The cosmetics industry witnesses a substantial surge in product orders and delivers them to customers in the shortest possible time, and the challenge arises to keep the inventory streamlined. Lack of knowing your customer preferences may lead to overstocking and stockouts, which most brands experience during these times. This not only leads to unwanted inventory in the warehouse but also cuts down revenue and results in a bad customer shopping experience.
2. Inventory Expiry Management
Cosmetics are subject to strict regulatory standards. Mishandling products with an expiry date can lead to dire consequences for your brand, from losing products before they even leave the warehouse to compromising revenue and valuable storage space. Moreover, shipping expired products not only erodes customer trust but also complicates return issues.
3. Returns Management
Managing returns in the cosmetics industry is crucial for customer satisfaction and brand reputation. Despite best efforts, returns are inevitable. However, if not managed efficiently, it can lead to significant product waste. Inadequate processing and quality check of returned products not only result in wastage but leaves a hole in your brand’s finances and leave customers dissatisfied.
4. Order Fulfillment across channels
Cosmetic brands like Mamaearth and Suger Cosmetics operate through various channels, including e-commerce platforms, physical retail stores, and their own direct-to-consumer (D2C) websites. However, synchronizing inventory across these diverse platforms can pose a significant logistical challenge. This lack of inventory integration between offline stores and online marketplaces may lead to sudden stock outs or overstocking, leaving the customer hanging and losing potential sales.
5. SKU Proliferation
The cosmetics industry grapples with a diverse range of SKUs due to variations in shades, packaging, and formulations. Striking the right balance between offering a wide range of such products and maintaining a lean inventory can be quite a juggling act. This is especially challenging, considering the ever-changing trends and evolving customer preferences over time. Brands, unable to keep up with these changing trends in the industry, tend to get dissolved with the competition.
6. Limited Shelf Space
As the cosmetic industry continues to grow, warehouses may face constraints in terms of available space. Inefficiencies in storage space utilization can impede your brand’s ability to maximize its potential storage space. This limitation might be the very factor holding your brand back from reaching its full sales potential and accelerating business growth due to limited inventory in the warehouse.
Industry-based Solutions for Challenges
1. Detailed Report Snapshots to Track Demands
To achieve high efficiency during seasonal fluctuations, employing a warehouse inventory management system is crucial to map fluctuations and adjust inventory levels accordingly to maintain slim inventory. Utilize flexible storage solutions for your brand like consumer buying patterns and filter it from SKUs to geographical locations to track product success throughout the country and accommodate changes in product demand.
2. Implementing Batching
The strategic practice of ‘batching’ the inventory enables utilizing the first-expiry, first-out (FEFO) and first-in, first-out (FIFO) options to ensure that older products are used or sold before newer ones, minimizing waste and maximizing profits.
The Man Company faced a similar challenge, batching 1,000+ SKUs across 11 warehouses. But with batch-level traceability, The Man Company is able to track inventory using important attributes, such as cost, expiry, manufacturing, vendor, etc. Additionally, the batching feature also allowed the brand to identify soon-to-expire inventory and liquidate them accordingly while achieving minimal expiry and spoilage.
3. Efficient Return Management
Returns management, being one of the most cumbersome tasks, requires rigorous visibility of stock and returns processes that include a thorough product inspection. Additionally, quality-checking the product after returns in order to appropriate disposal of damaged or expired items and restocking of acceptable returns. See how Mamaearth rose above this challenge and achieved a faster inventory turnaround while attaining a drop in returns by 300%.
4. Managing Inventory Across Multiple Channels
Implementing an omnichannel strategy would empower your brand by creating a unified inventory pool for all your sales channels, not only minimizing logistics costs but also saving precious time. Additionally, you gain access to detailed real-time reports, all from a single dashboard. So, the need to manually update inventory to online channels and physical stores would become obsolete, subsequently giving your clients a unified shopping experience.
5. SKU Management and Barcode Scanning
Implementing robust SKU categorization and management techniques can significantly enhance inventory control which includes barcode scanning and labeling technology, ensuring accurate and efficient tracking of products, making the process smoother and more streamlined. Many leading cosmetic brands, among Wow Skin Science, Sugar Cosmetics, etc., use SKU categorization and barcode scanning to manage their complex warehouse operations in an effortless manner.
6. Implementing WMS
To overcome limited shelf space challenges, implementing a comprehensive warehouse management system (WMS) would enable your warehouse’s optimal shelf capacity for specific inventory and let you efficiently store products in the warehouse. Additionally, make use of high shelves to maximize vertical space. Investing in efficient storage solutions like pallet racks and mezzanines can significantly increase your storage capacity.
By strategically organizing your warehouse, you can unlock untapped potential for storing cosmetics and ensure seamless operations. Many leading brands among Plum Goodness have implemented a strategic warehouse management system that enables them to seamlessly track inventory and fulfill customer orders. With full visibility on the inventory, Plum Goodness was able to get detailed reports of their overall business operations and experience a 69% growth in sales.
By addressing these challenges, the cosmetics industry in India can ensure efficient warehouse and inventory management, ultimately contributing to business growth and customer satisfaction.
https://unicommerce.com/blog/cosmetics-industry-trends-challenges-solutions/
Nimisha Modi
Hetvi Hair & Beauty 0412350013
Flaxseed has many benefits for hair. These tiny seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, and antioxidants. Regular usage will help ensure longer and lustrous locks. It helps smooth your hair texture and nourishes hair follicles. Read on to find out more about flaxseed benefits for hair and how to use it for hair growth.
Here are the Benefits of Flax Seeds for Hair Growth
Flaxseeds are rich in B vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin E. Regular use of flaxseeds helps nourish your strands and make your hair smooth.
1. Soothes Irritated Scalp
Flaxseed is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation and scalp sensitivity. Flaxseed helps balance your scalp pH and oil production. It soothes the sebaceous glands and ensures that these glands produce the right amount of sebum for healthy hair growth.
2. Nourishes All Hair Types
If you’re wondering how to repair chemically damaged hair naturally, your answer is flaxseed. Packed with ingredients like vitamin E and omega-3, it can deliver ultimate nourishment to your hair. Using flaxseed oil for hair will give you smooth and healthy hair.
3. Increases Strength of Hair
Flaxseed oil has many benefits for hair. Being a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E, flaxseeds can strengthen the hair and prevent breakage. Additionally, flaxseeds can soothe inflammation on the scalp and ensure hair gets stronger.
4. Hydrates Frizzy Hair
Being rich in essential nutrients, flaxseed can penetrate your strands and leave them thoroughly nourished. Including this ingredient in your conditioners will make your hair all the more gorgeous.
5. Repairs Dry & Damaged Hair
The vitamin E found in flaxseed plays a crucial role in preventing and repairing chemically damaged hair. Using flaxseed oil has many benefits for hair. It is known to fight free radicals and reduce scalp inflammation. It can also add luster to your hair while increasing its elasticity.
6. Prevents Hair Loss
Flaxseed is a powerhouse known for being a rich source of fatty acids and vitamins. Adding this ingredient to your regular care routine will strengthen your strands and reduce hair loss quite visibly.
7. Promotes Hair Growth
Using flaxseed will provide your scalp with all the nutrients it needs to promote healthy hair growth. Regular usage will keep any scalp concerns at bay and leave it moisturized.
8. Fights Dandruff
Flax seeds protect and nourish the scalp. It inhibits the growth of microbes that lead to dandruff. Including this natural ingredient in your haircare regimen will ensure lustrous hair and a dandruff-free scalp.
9. Prevents Split Ends
Flax seeds strengthen your hair strands, ensuring that there is minimal to no hair breakage. It also keeps split ends at bay and leaves you with healthy strands. So, simply try out using flax seeds.
10. Protects Hair
Flax seeds have the power to nurture and nourish your hair like a pro. Regular usage protects your hair from environmental stressors and gives you strong hair.
How to Use Flaxseed for Hair Growth
You can always rely on flaxseed to attain long and luscious locks. But how do you use this magical ingredient?
Step 1: Oiling
You can use flaxseed oil or gel to promote hair growth. Use this oil twice or thrice a week. Massage your scalp for about 5-10 minutes using this oil and apply it to your strands too.
Step 2: Shampoo & Condition
Wait for at least a few hours before washing your hair. Condition as usual. This will ensure that your scalp and strands get all the goodness of this wonderful ingredient. Make sure to wash your hair at least twice a week.
Step 3: Hair Mask
Once or twice a week, pamper your hair with a flaxseed hair mask. Gently massage your scalp with the product and apply it to your strands too. Wait for 20-25 minutes before washing your hair.
Flaxseed is blessed with the goodness of antioxidants and other essential nutrients. It’s known for being a hair-friendly ingredient that repairs hair as well as promotes healthy growth. This ingredient can be the secret to long and lustrous hair.
Flaxseed is blessed with the goodness of antioxidants and other essential nutrients. It’s known for being a hair-friendly ingredient that repairs hair as well as promotes healthy growth. This ingredient can be the secret to long and lustrous hair.
So ladies, give flaxseed a try—because your hair deserves to shine as brilliantly as you do. Nimisha
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