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  Jimmy Beale, Ekta Wasan, Sushmita Sen, Carol Spencer & Tarun Wasn
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  Sushmita Sen

Wasan Knowledge Hub, the educational initiative of the well known Wasan Group, in association with The English Manner and Style Directions, launched 'The English Manner Finishing and Style Academy', at their new premises at The Hyatt Regency hotel. The launch was graced by Ben Aldred, First Secretary, The British Deputy High Commission, Mumbai and Sushmita Sen, former Miss Universe, style icon and actress. This venture is a first of its kind in India. The Academy marks the entry of two reputed and organised international experts in the field of corporate styling and etiquette training.

Sushmita Sen talked about the importance of grooming in one’s life and elaborated upon how effective grooming and etiquette have helped her excel in the varied roles she plays in real life – that of an actress, super model, entrepreneur etc. She said, “Today, everyone from children to young adults and fresh professionals can get an early head-start in life with mastering the most important tool of success – right etiquette and grooming. Perfect styling, coupled with etiquette gives one a charm and poise and also what sets them apart”

The event commenced with a detailed presentation by the Managing Director of The English Manner, Jimmy Beale. “Founded in 2001 by Alexandra Messervy, formerly of the Royal Household of Her Majesty The Queen, The English Manner provides worldwide personal development, cultural, hospitality and social skills training to an international clientele of all ages,” said Jimmy Beale. While Carol Spenser, Founder and Managing Director of Style Directions, shared, “After the completion of our Style and Image Programme, its valuable personal knowledge will help you to select your most flattering garments, colours, hairstyles, glasses and other accessories. Moreover, you will learn to build a flexible and fashionable wardrobe to suit your age, lifestyle and personality and give you an understanding of how to update it each year to keep your look contemporary.”

A close friend and well-wisher of the Wasan Group, Aditya Puri, Managing Director, HDFC Bank, was represented by his wife, Mrs. Puri. When sharing his thoughts, she said, “Today’s competitive professional world demands smart, confident, well groomed and trained professionals. Mr. Puri is happy that Wasan Knowledge Hub is bringing international expertise in these areas to India. We wish them luck in their new venture.” Ekta Wasan, Director, Wasan Knowledge Hub, said, “With the world taking note of the long strides of our charismatic and progressive Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, in the fields of development and in making India a global player in various fields, the time is ripe for our people to hone their professional and social skills within an international perspective. The world, after all, needs global citizens today; and The English Manner Finishing and Style Academy, an initiative of the Wasan Knowledge Hub, intends to do just that.”


- Dharmishtha Dagia