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Sustainable Development: WhiteBalance produces film for UNESCO Week
MUMBAI: WhiteBalance, a New Delhi based film production company, has secured the digital campaign rights for the UNESCO MGIEP(Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development) project that aims to transform education systems around the world. The non profit body was impressed with their strong graphics team, international quality standards and unique storyline depicting the goal of innovation of education systems.
The film is aimed at developing innovative pedagogies that are aligned with technological advancements that equip the younger generation with 21st century skills that help create peaceful and sustainable societies and foster global citizenship. The organization wanted to put this objective across to the target audience through a compelling visual narrative.
WhiteBalance came up with various storylines to effectively communicate the client’s message whilst ensuring the animation takes the viewer back to school, so as to act as a reminder of the importance of learning and the positive impact on children required to create global citizens.
Speaking on securing the rights, Robert Godinho, Founder of WhiteBalance added “This film shines a light on our continuous endeavours at WhiteBalance to push for creative work that rivals global standards. We are extremely proud of the film and our association with a reputed global organization such as UNESCO MGIEP. The fact that the film is primed to be launched in Ottawa, at the UNESCO Week for Peace and Sustainable Development: The Role of Education Conference ,furthers our sense of achievement”.
Eight animators put in a total of 3600 man hours to bring the film to life, a feat made possible because of the stringent checks and emphasis WhiteBalance places on quality and talent acquisition.
“At WhiteBalance, we cultivate talent by encouraging our varied team of artists to continually push for innovation in the work that they do. As a team, we cherished working on this project for UNESCO MGIEP to create a film that is at par with international standards of animation work”, said John Paite, Head of the Graphics Team at WhiteBalance. The film is a superior work of animation using advanced 3D animation software such as Maya, Cinema 4D and Adobe After Effects.
The film highlights UNESCO MGIEP’s effort to make education a joyous experience that can transform mindsets, societies and finally, the world. There has been important and strategic placement of UNESCO MGIEP’s policies and programs are highlighted with keywords that flash across the screen at appropriate moments – terms such as ‘Gandhi Neurons’, ‘sustainable development’ and ‘critical thinking’.
Watch the film here:
UNESCO MGIEP from WhiteBalance on Vimeo.
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Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI: Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has landed in a tax tussle after receiving a GST demand of Rs 47.5 crore from the office of the additional commissioner of CGST and central excise in Thane, Maharashtra.
The order, issued under the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, relates to an alleged incorrect classification of certain services under the category of restaurant services. According to the tax authorities, this classification resulted in a short payment of goods and services tax for the period between the financial years 2019-20 and 2021-22.
The demand includes Rs 47.5 crore in GST along with an equal amount as penalty, in addition to applicable interest. The order was received by the company on March 13, 2026.
In a regulatory filing to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said it disagrees with the order and believes its arguments were not adequately considered.
The company is preparing to challenge the decision and plans to file an appeal. It added that once the redressal process is complete, the demand is likely to be dropped.
Despite the sizeable figure attached to the notice, the company said it does not expect any material impact on its financials, operations or other activities.
The disclosure was signed by Suman Hegde, EVP and chief financial officer, who confirmed that the company received the order at 19:06 IST on March 13 and has already initiated steps to contest it.
The development places the quick service restaurant major in the middle of a tax debate that could hinge on how certain restaurant-linked services are classified under GST rules. For now, the company appears ready to take the matter from the tax office to the appeals desk.
