Yes Bank cuts bad loans unearthed by RBI to a fifth.

Reports 25.1% rise in Q2 net as gross NPAs double to Rs 2,720 crore
ON GROWTH TRACK
• The gross advances of the bank grew 34.9% led by a robust growth in retail and corporate advances

• NIL for the Quarter rose 33.5% to Rs 18,885 crore.  The fees and commissions rose 35.4% to Rs 1,248 crore

Mumbai: Yes bank on Thrusday said it has addressed the issue of non-performing assets (NPAs) raised by a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) audit, which showed the bank had under-reported its NPAs by Rs. 6,355 crore for 2016-17.
The bank said it has undertaken upgrades sale to asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) and downgraded the accounts by setting aside adequate provisions to buffer the loans it was confident of recovering.
On Thursday, YES Bank share rose 1.24% to close at Rs 331.70 on the BSE. The management in an analyst call said about Rs. 2,986 crore of the Rs. 6,355 crore is upgraded from March to date with an approval of the Board and statutory auditors, while another Rs. 1715.85 crore has been repaid about Rs. 440 crore of loans in this pool have been sold to ARCs.
After the upgrades and selling off loans, the divergence has now come down to Rs. 1,200 crore, according to the management. Higher under-reporting also foreced the bank to hike its provisions to Rs. 443 crore during the quarter, much higher than the Rs. 250 crore of provisioning it normally does during a quarter.
The divergence reported in 2016-17 is also higher than the divergence reported in 2015-16 when RBI had redflagged Rs. 4,925.6 crore of loans as NPAs when the bank had reported gross NPAs of Rs. 748.9 crore.
Rana Kapoor, Managing director and chief executive officer, YES Bank told analysts in the concall, “Over the past two quarters, the amount of loans picked by the regulator have either been repaid or recognised by the bank. The entire impact of the divergence is absorbed in the second quarter despite the RBI giving us the audit report just a few days back. That is 81% of the exposure is either repaid, resolved or sold.”
Gorss NPAs doubled to ts. 2,720.34 crore, which is 1.82%  of the gross advances of the bank. This compares to 0.92% as of the end of june quarter and 0.39% in the year ago quarter.
Despite the substantial divergence and rise in NPAs YES bank reported a 25.1% rise in net profit to Rs. 1,003 crore on the back of robust growth in advances and also its other income and net interest imcome. This is the first time that the bank is reporting a four-digit net profit in its 12 years of existence.
However, the asset quality continues to haunt the bank. The high growth in profit helped the bank raise provisions for the NPAs.
The gross advances of the bank grew 34.9% to Rs. 148,675.3 crore, led by a robust growth in retail and corporate advances. Net interest income (NII) for the quarter rose 33.5% to Rs. 18,885 crore.

Rohit Bakshi to be seen in Nikhil Sinha’s upcoming show Shaktipeeth Ke Bhairav.

The talented Rohit Bakshi who has entertained the viewers with his exemplary acting skills and have received praises for the same will be seen in BIG Magic’s upcoming mythological show Shaktipeeth Ke Bhairav. It is going to be a treat for his fans as they get to see him back on television after a while and that too in a powerful role of Bhairav.

A source close to the production house informs us about the new developments, “A lot of people had auditioned for the role of Bhairav and we finally locked on to Rohit Bakshi. He fits on to the role perfectly and his appearance and aura exactly matches to what the requirement of the character was.”

On the same when we got in touch with Rohit to know more on being a part of this show, he quipped, “I am an ardent Shiva Bhakt in real life and it comes as a blessing to play Lord Shiva for the second time on Indian Television. After donning the same avatar in my last done mythological show Siya Ke Ram which was highly appreciated among the masses, I am pretty excited to essay Bhairav in the upcoming series Shaktipeeth Ke Bhairav. This time around, enacting a form of Shiva namely Bhairav is going to be very challenging as it will see the mythical 52 shaktipeeths from Bhairav’s perspective.”

To watch the phenomenal performance of Rohit Bakshi as Bhairav, stay tuned on to Shaktipeeth Ke Bhairav starting from 10^th November from Monday to Friday at 7pm only on BIG Magic.

Incuspaze opens new vista for Startups in 2 tier cities with unique approach.

Offered Co-working space and mentorship.
Plan to expand across 30 cities in India and 7 major cities of the world

Indore, October 27th, 2017:  Incuspaze, one of the India’s fastest growing coworking space with a special focus on Tier 2 cities. For the past decade, India’s ambitious startup narrative has been largely Metros, but with the initiatives of Incuspaze startups are now emerging in 2 tier cities like Jaipur, Lucknow and Indore.  As the definition of the quintessential Indian metro evolves, startups are rapidly embracing these smaller cities over the bigger metros due to availability of talent at lower cost, lower employee attrition, better visibility at the local level and some people consider this as a way to go back to their hometown and use their local network to establish their startup.

Working in a startup was taboo in a place like Indore a few years ago but now, it is considered as an opportunity because of the availability of talent, ease of setting up and there is a more grounded approach to running a startup.”

The perception of startups in Tier 2 cities is that working out of a co-working space is the expensive option rather than seeing this as a place to grow their company. The growth opportunities that the startups receive by collaborating with coworkers across India in our network will by far surpass the cost they will incur from co working. Secondly, the exposure startups receive from collaborating with other helps them to avoid mistakes and learn from others. Coworking in fact helps to find right kind of sources for the startups, provides lot of ideas and connects which can help them succeed.

Incuspaze Co-Working with a unique aim to establish strong startup ecosystem in Tier 2 cities,with a vision to create self sustainable ecosystem, global Funding network, mentorship & services with a bulls eye goal to create global brands.With centers already established in Lucknow, Jaipur, and Indore, the founders have mapped the development of centers across 30 Tier 2 cities.

Sanjay Choudhary, founder of Incuspaze, says, “Establishing a strong base in Tier 2 cities was a conscious decision to encourage the growth of startups across the country. Talent exists outside of the India’s major metros as well, and they too need good facilities and an ecosystem to enhance their creativity.”
He further added that “company is planning to expand across 30 cities in India and partner network in 7 major cities of the world. This will surely increase the collaboration capability apart from the benefits worth few thousand dollars which is not otherwise available to startups easily.

Fairfield by Marriott celebrates its heritage with global 30th Anniversary festivities.

Hospitality Powerhouse Unveils New Design and Expands Habitat for Humanity Relationship During Milestone Year

MUMBAI, INDIA – October 27, 2017 – Fairfield by Marriott, Marriott International’s second largest brand, is celebrating its 30th anniversary year by honoring the brand’s heritage that was born at the Fairfield Farm, unveiling a new brand design and launching a global social responsibility initiative to expand upon its relationship with Habitat for Humanity by launching a national partnership.

Yesterday on October 26, hotel associates from Fairfield by Marriott Kathmandu and members of the international press worked alongside Habitat for Humanity Nepal in building a home for a local family in Kavre, Nepal – an area that was affected by the 2015 earthquake, situated 32 kilometers outside of the capital city. Fairfield by Marriott Kathmandu joined Fairfield hotel teams around the world in celebrating the brand’s 30th anniversary as part of the “Rally to Serve” initiative.

Fairfield by Marriott, one of the hospitality industry’s fastest-growing brands with nearly 900 locations worldwide, first took root at the Fairfield Farm – a Hume, Virginia, United States ranch purchased by J.W. and Alice Marriott in 1951. Fairfield Farm, nestled amongst the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Rappahannock River, served as a retreat from the everyday chaos where the Marriott family perfected their art of hosting – they hosted friends, business associates, and dignitaries alike (including U.S. presidents Eisenhower and Reagan) – and seeded the inspiration for the brand’s founding in 1987. Like its namesake, the brand was founded to provide a calm and seamless stay for all types of travelers. Soon, a legacy of trusted service and family treatment was established, along with the Fairfield 100% Guarantee service philosophy, which is proudly upheld by the brand’s more than 3,000 associates worldwide today.

“While Fairfield by Marriott has achieved rapid global growth, entering new markets like Brazil, China and Nepal this year, those seeds were planted 30 years ago when the Fairfield Farm inspired a seamless service experience that has helped propel the brand,” said Janis Milham, Senior Vice President and Global Brand Leader, Classic Select Brands. “Now in our milestone year, we’re building onto our foundation of trusted service by unveiling a new modern décor package inspired by our roots.”

To honor the brand’s heritage, while recognizing its rapid global growth, Fairfield by Marriott is announcing a milestone month centered around the brand’s calm, balanced appeal and trusted legacy of service through these initiatives:

· Farm-to-Hotel – Fairfield Debuts New Brand Design: Paying homage to the brand’s origins at the Fairfield Farm, Fairfield is introducing a new brand design. The new décor package is warm, timeless, forward-thinking, and inviting with simple nods back to the brand’s heritage. Specific elements meant to evoke feelings from the Fairfield Farm include a farmhouse table in the lobby for gathering and connecting, photography from the Fairfield Farm serving as artwork in the lobby and guest rooms, natural materials and unique textures featured throughout, and a history wall in every property showcasing the brand’s roots. The new design launches this November and will be on display in properties this fall, like one of the brand’s newest properties, opening outside of Boston this November.

· Continuing to Serve the Community: Fairfield will expand its support of Habitat for Humanity by launching a national partnership with a global build campaign to honor the brand’s 30-year history and look forward to its future. The global build campaign will span five countries throughout the month, bringing together Fairfield associates with local Habitat organizations to work alongside future and current homeowners to help them build or improve the place they call home. With builds from New York City to Nepal, one of Fairfield’s newest markets, this campaign will be the largest “Rally to Serve” day in Fairfield’s 30-year history, encouraging associates around the world to give back to their communities.

For more information, visit Fairfield.Marriott.com. 

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About Fairfield by Marriott
Fairfield by Marriott is designed for today’s traveler who is looking to be productive on the road, whether for business or leisure. In addition to complimentary Wi-Fi and hot breakfast, Fairfield offers thoughtfully designed rooms and suites that provide separate living, working and sleeping areas. With nearly 900 properties around the globe, Fairfield is proud to participate in the industry’s award-winning loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®. Members can now link accounts with Starwood Preferred Guest® at members.marriott.com for instant elite status matching and unlimited points transfer. For more information or reservations, visit Fairfield.Marriott.com, become a fan on Facebook or follow @FairfieldHotels on Twitter.

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 6,200 properties in 30 leading hotel brands spanning 125 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company also operates award-winning loyalty programs: Marriott Rewards®, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest®. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.

Students from Sinhgad Institutes participate in ‘Rally for Rivers’ with enthusiasm.

Pune, India, October 27, 2017: Sinhgad Technical Education Society’s students from across campuses in Pune have displayed their commitment in saving India’s lifeline – rivers. The chain of institutes in collaboration with the Isha Foundation’s Pune office conducted rallies across campuses in the city.

Walks were conducted at the Vadgaon and Lonavala campus in support of the cause where more than thirty thousand students participated. Various presentations and talks were held at the campuses to make students understand about the important role played by the rivers of the country.

Prof. N. M. Navale, Founder President, Sinhgad Institutes, also received the certificate of appreciation by the Isha Foundation for their contribution and support on the ‘Rally for Rivers’ Campaign.

Commenting on actively participating in the nationwide rally, Dr. A. V. Deshpande, Registrar, STES said, “Rivers are an important role in the human civilization since ancient times. We are proud to have partnered in this noble cause and pledge our full support to the campaign.”

For queries on Sinhgad Institutes, please contact:
Sonika Damania
Sonika.Damania@pointninelintas.in
+91 98218 67826 Yash Lunavat
Yash.Lunavat@pointninelintas.in
+91 888052 48400

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The first ever MTV India Music Summit witnesses a grand inauguration in Jaipur.

~The 3-day MTV India Music Summit is being held at the beautiful Fairmont Jaipur~

Jaipur, October 27, 2017: The Pink City saw the largest gathering of musicians in India, with over 100 well known artistes coming together to launch the first ever MTV India Music Summit. Day One of the Summit witnessed a grand inauguration with the legendary Pandit Jasraj who was in Concert & Conversation with celebrated lyricist Prasoon Joshi. Pandit Jasraj offered a soulful tribute to the eminent classical vocalist, Girija Devi, who was to open the Summit and share the stage with him for the very first time. Panditji’s beautiful ode to the Queen of Thumri was a truly poignant moment and an unforgettable first session for the Summit.

The Summit’s first concert was a large format open air extravaganza produced by Leslie Lewis, featuring greats like Hariharan and Kaushiki Chakraborty (vocalists), Ustad Shujaat Khan (sitar), George Brooks (saxophone), Amit Chaubey (tabla), and Ajay Prassanna (flute). The grand inaugural day got even grander with Papon adding his quirky style to the evening, followed by jazz on the poolside lawns with silken-voiced Vasundhara Vee & her quartet and a night of mesmerizing thumris by the incomparable Kaushiki Chakraborty.

Speaking about the inauguration of MTV India Music Summit, Mala Sekhri, Founding Partner, MusiConcepts, said, “It feels so good that finally, after months of hard work, we are here in Jaipur post an immensely successful inauguration of the Summit. The love and support we are receiving from the music fraternity is very encouraging and the sheer number of accomplished artistes that were present today speaks volumes of the quality MusiConcepts have been successful in bringing together for the Summit. The kind of response Day 1 received fills us with excitement for the coming days.”

Excited about a positive response to the first ever Summit Mr. Ferzad Palia, Head, Youth, Music and English Entertainment, Viacom18, said, “We are ecstatic to have received a phenomenal response from the audience on the very first day of the MTV India Music Summit. MTV has always been the brand defining India’s taste in music and we are proud to be associated with a summit that is all about celebrating music in all its forms. The Summit is designed to dissolve the distance between the stage and the audience, where the energy of the music, musicians and music lovers becomes one. We’d love for the audience to come and be a part of the magic.”

The Summit is a congregation of music lovers and musicians under one marquee and brings together a rare variety of genres – from Hindustani and Carnatic classical to jazz, folk, devotional, electronica and more. Immerse yourself in three days of soul-stirring performances, conversations and panel discussions around music and musicality, enlightening workshops, defining documentaries and a slew of voices and sounds that will take your breath away.

MTV India Music Summit aims to create new sound and content, get artistes out of their comfortable templates, disrupt the existing myths surrounding genres and create platforms to showcase themselves the way the world hasn’t seen or heard before. Taking to the stage tomorrow are the stalwarts from the world of music such as TM Krishna, Ustad Rashid Khan, Clinton Cerejo, Sona Mohapatra amongst many other great names. It is going to be a treat for all music lovers so you better not miss what’s in store for you tomorrow!


To book tickets for the event, please go to:

https://goeventz.com/event/mtv-india-music-summit/52618


ABOUT MUSICONCEPTS

MusiConcepts is founded by India’s top media professionals who share a passion for music and the arts. Between them, there’s decades of experience and expertise in media marketing, content development, television anchoring, international licensing, publishing, advertising and large-scale events. The founders believe that there is no better time to start new conversations around music and musicality in India and around the globe. While India continues to have ‘musicians of excellence’ in every genre, it is our responsibility to create ‘listeners of excellence’, which is imperative for this art to survive now, and in the future. We have a responsibility to both the arts and future generations to help preserve, nurture and grow this art – in a manner relevant to the current generation, in a language that they understand.

THE FOUNDERS
 MALA SEKHRI
 AMBIKA SRIVASTAVA
 APARNA JOSHI
 NIPPIE SINGH
 DEEPAK SAHAI
MENTOR: PRASOON JOSHI

ABOUT MTV

MTV, world’s premier youth brand, is a dynamic and a vibrant blend of music and pop culture. With a global reach of more than half-billion households, MTV is a cultural home to the millennial generation, music fans and artists.  50 MN fans following MTV across show pages on social media have made it one of the top brands in social influence as well. MTV consumer products are available across 35+ unique categories through strategic brand licensing tie-ups, leading to combined retail sales of 100+ crores present across all key online and off-line channels of distribution. In 2015, MTV also launched its first ever café in the world, FLYP@MTV at New Delhi in India. MTV has a buzzing MTV Live business with properties like MTV Video Music Awards and MTV Bollyland. Aiming to entertain, lead and collaborate with young people through its evocative communication and youth relevant shows like Roadies, Splitsvilla, Coke Studio@MTV, MTV Unplugged, MTV Girls on Top, MTV Love School and keep them engaged through various cause led initiatives such as MTV Rock the Vote and MTV The Junkyard Project. For information about MTV in India, visit www.mtv.in.com.

ABOUT VIACOM18

Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd. is one of India's fastest growing entertainment networks and a house of iconic brands that offers multi-platform, multi-generational and multicultural brand experiences. A joint venture of Viacom Inc. and the Network18 Group, Viacom18 defines entertainment in India by touching the lives of people through its properties on air, online, on ground, in shop and through cinema.

For further information:
Prasanna Ratanjankar Asmita Chattopadhyay
+91 98196 58616 +91 98338 68123
prasanna.ratanjankar@viacom18.com
achattopadhyay@webershandwick.com


Vidisha, Quotient Consultancy Services
+91 9999578111
vidisha.qcs@gmail.com

Raavish Desai to be seen in BIG Magic’s upcoming show Kunwara Hai Par Humara Hai.

BIG Magic a variety general entertainment channel is coming up with a new comedy sitcom named Kunwara Hai Par Humara Hai as its latest offering. The extremely talented actor Raavish Desai who has entertained the viewers with his exceptional acting skills will be seen playing a pivotal role in the show.
A source close to the production house informs us about the new developments, “Kunwara Hai Par Humara Hai is a show based on a smart and intelligent 31 year old guy named Manav who is unmarried in a typical traditional Indian family, where bachelorhood is taken for granted by everyone. Raavish Desai has been finalized to play the male lead in the show.”
On the same when we got in touch Raavish Desai on being a part of the show, he quipped, “I wanted to break away from everything and do something different and experiment. The entire team of Kunwara Hai Par Humara Hai attended a workshop since we are shown to be a family. It was important to establish chemistry and match our comic timing.”
To watch the phenomenal performance of Raavish Desai as Manav, stay tuned on to Kunwara Hai Par Humara Hai starting from 14th November every Monday to Friday at 8:30pm only on BIG Magic.

Vaping Ban, necessary for all smokes and mirrors? Here's an extensive research over vaping:.

       
                                             Source: google


The recent news about the government of India planning to ban vaping is doing the rounds. According to experts in the industry this decision has been taken without extensive research and analysis. An association of vapers has also taken up the matter in the courts to fight for their rights, the intent is to inform the government that they  must work together and educate the tobacco consumers  and in turn save lives.

ENDS(electronic nicotine delivery systems) are battery-operated devices that create vapor by heating a mix of  propylene glycol,vegetable glycerin and flavour which when inhaled feels like smoking a cigarette but prevents carcinogenic content entering the lungs.There are certain myths which are present around e-cigarettes which has put the whole concept of e-cigarettes in bad light.

                                            Source: google


Sixty years of science has proven that smoking is a very risky activity. Around half of all long-term smokers will die prematurely from its effects.

The science of vaping is much newer, but what we do know is that no serious or widespread harms have been proven. Nicotine in its pure form  either in cigarettes or e-cigs, or other nicotine products, has not been shown to be carcinogenic. Long-term studies of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and Swedish snus users show no verifiable link between nicotine and cancer. Cancers from smoking are caused by the combustion of tobacco. The smoke forms a sticky chemical slurry called tar, and the tar coats delicate parts of the lungs. Over the course of years, the damage created by tar in the lungs can lead to tumor growth.

Electronic cigarettes are at least 95% safer than the traditional cigarettes. A study included two years of data (2014 and 2015) from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS).

Data from a sample of 15,532 recent smokers (either current or those who quit on or after 2010) revealed 25% were former smokers and of those 52% who quit in the last five years were daily users of e-cigarettes versus 28% of those who never used e-cigarettes.The authors of the study concluded that, “daily e-cigarette use was the strongest reason to quit at the time of the survey, suggesting that some smokers may have quit with frequent e-cigarette use or are using the products regularly to prevent smoking relapse.”
The government of New Zealand has supported the use of e-cigarettes and will make it legal to vape in accordance with their mission to make their country smokefree by 2025.Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner has announced the sale of nicotine e-cigarettes and e-liquid will be made legal and will likely come into force late next year."Scientific evidence on the safety of e-cigarettes is still developing but there's a general consensus that vaping is much less harmful than smoking," she stated.

Speaking on the occasion, Nilesh Jain, Founder of ivape.in said that “Based on current knowledge in philosophy, pharmacology and toxicology there are no grounds for supporting that vaping could be particularly harmful. Moreover a legit ban on the business of ENDS  may  substantially increase  smuggling and clandestine trade of e-cigarettes in the country,with no assurity of standard quality products.”
   
To conclude, as Prof. John Britton, Chair, Tobacco Advisory Group, Royal College of Physicians
stated "If all the smokers in Britain stop smoking cigarettes and started smoking e-cigarette we would safe 5 million deaths in people who are alive today. It's a massive potential public health price."

Amazon Announces All-New Kindle App.

All-new Kindle app turns your phone or tablet into a book—read anytime, anywhere

An app built for book lovers—with everything you need all in one place, seamlessly move between the pages of your book, your library, your personal bookstore, and more

BANGALORE, Oct. 25, 2017- Amazon announced an all-new Kindle app that makes it easier than ever to turn your phone or tablet into a book—so you can read anytime, anywhere. The Kindle app is designed for book lovers and provides easy access to the most popular Kindle features—you can effortlessly move between the pages of your book, your library, your personalised bookstore and more. The all-new Kindle app is available now in the App Store and Google Play, and will be delivered as part of a free, over-the-air update starting this week.

“We’ve built the new Kindle app from the ground up for book lovers, giving readers easy access to everything they might want to do with their books, all in one place,” said Chuck Moore, Vice President, Kindle. “It’s now easier than ever to turn your phone or tablet into a book and immerse yourself in an author’s world at any time.”

All-New Design

With the new Kindle app, it is easier to get to what you want. Whether it’s starting the next chapter in the book you’re reading or a quick search through your library, the all-new design makes switching back and forth seamless. Key updates include:

• All-New Look—The Kindle app features a new look and feel inspired by books. Details include larger book covers, new fonts, a new app icon, and new light and dark background themes to choose from.

• One-Tap Access—New bottom bar navigation automatically shows an icon of the book you’re currently reading, making it easier than ever to get back to reading at any moment. The bottom bar also provides quick access to Kindle’s most popular features allowing you to switch between the pages of your book, your library, your personal bookstore, and more.

• Easy Search—The search bar is now always available throughout the app, so whether a book is in your library or among the millions of titles in the Kindle Store, it’s easier than ever to find it.

To learn more about how Kindle helps you read anytime, anywhere visit www.amazon.com/kindleapps.

About Amazon
Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalised recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit www.amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.

Dazzel Digital engage to develop insurance app for DIAL, Kenya.

MOU Signed between Dazzel Digital & Dynamite Insurance Agencies Ltd. Kenya

Indore, October, 2017:  Leading 360° digital communication, branding and marketing company Dazzel Digital and Nairobi based Insurance advisory & agency services company Dynamic Insurance Agencies Ltd. (DIAL) today signed a MOU to tap opportunities of digital marketing in Kenya. Under this MOU Dazzle Digital is engage to develop “QuickBima” for DIAL and to provide relevant digital services in Kenya.

Ayush Gorani, Director, Dazzle Digital who signed this significant MOU said that “Indore based Dazzel Digital is offering its services in the field of Social Media Optimization, Online Reputation Building, Inbound Marketing. SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Digital PR, ASO (App Store Optimization/ App Marketing), Advertising paid channels (PPC, SEM, FB ads, Google ads. YouTube ads etc.), Video creation & promotion, Email Marketing, Content Marketing, Logo Designing/Graphics, E2E branding and Campaign solution. With this MOU the company is looking forward to establish its strong presence in Africa.

 Timothy Nguoh, MD, Dynamic Insurance Agencies Ltd. (DIAL) who signed this MOU said that “He said Kenya is emerging market for Digital Marketing and IT development. Dazzel Digital is providing its valuable services to tap the opportunities of technology and digital transformation and this MOU is a step in this direction.

About Dazzel Digital
Dazzel Digital Encompassed of a group of techie businesses owned, operated or invested in by Ratnesh,Tejaswini and Ayush.
They are a group of young, energetic and passionate people who believe in “Marketing is not only about just helping sales, but it is also about brand building, understanding consumer psyche and customer retention”. They redefined the term “digital communication” as “Digital Media communication” with most authentic traffic and engagement.  It is a full services digital Communication company. We are best known for our strategic brand solutions and best-class creative. We help provide facilities to businesses for digital presence by empowering them. We take a comprehensive approach for carefully building an online marketing strategy. We aim at changing the way the current retail industry views the online marketing industry and its function. We believe to boosts the business of clients by providing effective digital communication solutions. We are a unique one-stop Place for all your branding needs. Whether this is your first step or your next step in Digital Marketing, we are crucial to partner with a proven company that will get your result.
Our goal is simple; to create excellent campaigns that help make your business into a cult “Brand”. We are small enough to take real pride in each and every job they do, yet agile enough to take on projects of all sizes.

Media Contact:
Atul Malikram
9755020247

On World Food Day, SonyLIV introduces the genre of food.

 

~ Ropes in Sanjeev Kapoor, Rajshri Food and India’s top celebrity chefs to curate the digital food
experience ~

~ SonyLIV’s 4000 hours of exclusive food content to double within the next 12 months ~

Press Release Mumbai, October 16, 2017

This World Food Day, SonyLIV introduces the food genre to its existing line-up of diversified content, thereby being the first mover in the OTT space to introduce food as a genre. Not only that, but SonyLIV is committed to bring the best of world cuisine to its viewers and will double its exclusive food content from the existing 4000 hours to more than 8000 hours, within the next 12 months.

Giving its viewers and subscribers a whole new level of experience of engaging with food, SonyLIV has joined hands with Padma Shri awardee, Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, Rajshri Food and other top celebrity chefs to satiate the taste-buds of food lovers and enthusiasts alike and take them on a gastronomic delight. This collaboration strengthens SonyLIV’s status as pioneers in the digital space and the definitive online destination for the viewers’ entertainment needs.

FoodFood is an Indian food and lifestyle channel that has been synonymous with the best savoury dishes and food trivia since its launch in 2011. From young kids to grandparents, the show features delicacies that cater to everyone’s taste-buds! FoodFood will continue its run on SonyLIV by bringing the best from the culinary world to your devices, as well as engaging discussions between chef Sanjeev Kapoor and other celebrated Indian chefs like Harpal Singh Sokhi, Amrita Raichand, Anupa Das, Ajay Chopra, Shailendra Kekade, Saransh Goila, Shilarna Vaze, Vicky Ratnani, Rakesh Sethi, Shantanu Gupte and Pranav Joshi to name a few. FoodFood will be available as a LIVE channel on SonyLIV.

Rajshri Food has emerged as a popular YouTube channel that meets the needs of the millennials by offering them an assortment of quick fix recipes, main courses and healthy alternatives that will feature renowned chefs like Varun Inamdar and Ruchi Bharani. SonyLIV will feature these culinary episodes spanning a duration of 5-7 minutes each.

Comments:

Uday Sodhi, EVP and Head – Digital Business, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN):
“With the introduction of the food genre, SonyLIV is committed to engaging its viewers with the best of world cuisine curated by top celebrity chefs. We have displayed our pioneering edge by being the first OTT platform in India to introduce the category of food. Not only that, we are committed to doubling our repertoire of exclusive food content from 4000 hours to over 8000 hours over the next 12 months. Food is going to be a major genre on SonyLIV going forward, in addition to entertainment and sports.”

Sanjeev Kapoor, Celebrity Chef:
“Via this association with SonyLIV, I hope to repeat the same success in a new digital world. SonyLIV’s massive user base further inspires me to dig deep into the vast culinary world and continue to bring newer, mouth-watering dishes to millions of devoted users of the platform. Experimentation and innovation are the key pillars for any chef and we will display the best that world cuisine has to offer. India is a food-loving country and this free service from SonyLIV is bound to attract a large viewer population of foodies and food-enthusiasts.”



Neha Barjatya Trustee, Rajshri Foundation:
"It gives us great pleasure to partner with SonyLIV for Rajshri Food, one of India's largest food channels on YouTube with more than 800 pure veg recipes. Over the years, Rajshri Food has pioneered a wide array of innovative content and formats in bringing the joy of vegetarian Indian cooking to a global audience. Food, they say, is the ingredient that binds us together. The SonyLIV-Rajshri Food partnership will make that bond stronger. Combining innovation with savvy marketing, SonyLIV has built an amazing industry-leading entertainment platform in just a few years. This association will add to the richness of content available on SonyLIV, and enables Rajshri Food to reach food lovers on a screen closest to them."

About SonyLIV:

SonyLIV is the first premium Video on demand (VOD) service by Sony Pictures Networks’ (SPN) providing multi-screen engagement for users on all devices. Launched in January 2013, it enables users to discover 20 years of rich content from the network channels of Sony Pictures Networks’ Pvt. Ltd. It also provides a rich array of movies, strong line-up of events across all sports, shows, music, product reviews.

With over 37 million app downloads so far, SonyLIV is the first amongst its competition to provide original exclusive premium content. As a true pioneer in its space, SonyLIV launched India’s first-ever original show exclusively for the online platform earlier this year. With #LoveBytes, it became the country’s first digital video-on- demand (VOD) platform to introduce an innovation of this nature. SonyLIV also launched YOLO - You Only Live Once, the first-ever regional language web-series on an OTT platform in India and LIV FIT the first-ever health and wellness segment on an OTT platform in the country. In October 2016, SonyLIV also introduced LIV Kids as its premium content especially designed for children.
 
Streaming the biggest football tournament of 2016 – UEFA European Championship 2016 and making SonyLIV the most preferred online destination for football fans. With 20 million hits from highly engaged urban sports millennials and 90 million interactions.


About Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN):

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation which owns and operates the Sony Entertainment network of television channels.

SPN comprises 31 channels including Sony Entertainment Television (SET and SET HD), one of India's leading Hindi general entertainment television channels; MAX, India's premium Hindi movies and special events channel; MAX 2, another Hindi movie channel showcasing great India Cinema; MAX HD, a high definition Hindi movie channel airing premium quality films; WAH, the TA channel for Hindi movies; SAB and SAB HD the family-oriented Hindi comedy entertainment channels; PAL, a genre leader in rural Hindi speaking markets (HSM) showcasing the best of Hindi general entertainment and Hindi movies from SPN‟s content library; PIX and PIX HD, the English movie channels; LePlex HD showing critically-acclaimed Hollywood films; AXN and AXN HD, the action and adventure-oriented English entertainment channels; Sony BBC Earth and Sony BBC Earth HD, the premium factual entertainment channels, Sony AATH, the Bangla entertainment channel; MIX a refreshing Hindi music channel; ROX HD, a channel for contemporary Hindi music; YAY!, the kids entertainment channel; Sports Network comprising 11 sports entertainment channels – SONY SIX, SONY SIX HD, SONY ESPN, SONY ESPN HD, SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 1 HD, SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 2 HD, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 3 HD, SONY TEN GOLF HD; SonyLIV - the digital entertainment VOD platform, SPN Productions, the networks‟ film production arm and Sony Pictures Networks Distribution Pvt Ltd. (SPND) that distributes the networks television channels across different genres and languages through multiple content delivery platforms. SPN reaches out to over 700 million viewers in India and is available in 167 countries.

The network has been awarded the elite title of “Aon Best Employers India‟ in the 2017 edition in recognition of SPN‟s unique workplace culture and exceptional people practices.

Sony Pictures Networks India is in its 22nd year of operations in India.


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Magicbricks launches Experience Centres in Bengaluru and Pune as a part of footprint expansion.

Bengaluru gets Experience Centres at the Kempegowda International Airport and at Phoenix Marketcity; Pune at Season’s Mall
Experience Centre uses innovative application of technologies like Hologram & VR to         create an immersive experience for both consumers and builders
Noida, October 23, 2017 Magicbricks, India’s No. 1 property site, today announced the launch of its much talked about ‘Experience Centre’ in Bengaluru and Pune as a part of its footprint expansion. Bengaluru will have Experience Centres at the Kempegowda International Airport and at Phoenix Marketcity in Bengaluru while Pune will have it at the Season’s Mall. 
Leading developers from Bengaluru, Sterling, Orchid, DS Max, Prestige and Vaishnavi have come on board while Mittal Group, Vishal Group, Sai Proviso Developers, Prithvi Edifice and Amanora will be showcasing their properties in Pune.

Magicbricks has pioneered the Experience Centre that marries the real and the virtual world and brings a never before seen immersive experience for both the builders and the consumer. The Experience Centre uses innovative application of technologies to help buyers “virtually experience” the homes, discover all possible related details and even talk to expert advisors on spot. Magicbricks had launched the first Experience Centre was launched in Mumbai last year at the WEH Metro Station in Andheri.
Announcing the launch of Experience Centre, Mr. Sudhir Pai, CEO, Magicbricks, said: “We are extremely delighted to bring our Experience Centre to Bengaluru and Pune. Experience Centre marries the online and offline worlds to address specific issues that consumers face during the home buying journey. Property buying is a high-touch purchase with a long gestation period. With Experience Centres, we aim to address the challenges faced by buyers and make their decision making easier. This will in turn help reduce the buying cycle for the buyer.  The Experience Centre uses futuristic technologies like Virtual Realty, 3D hologram and multimedia to ease out the home buying journey. We have tens of projects and a lot more content will also be running shortly. Developers stand to gain from the trust incorporated in Magicbricks by the consumers and position themselves as an innovative and pro-tech brand.”
The Experience Centre has five key features – discovery zone, virtual reality zone, hologram zone, multimedia screen and RFID cards. The discovery zone comprises two interactive screens (65” and 22” full HD screens) to search for properties across localities and to shortlist projects. The virtual reality zone will help consumers take a virtual walk through of the sample flat and the hologram zone will render a 3D rotating hologram of projects at unit level, tower level or complete project level. The multimedia screen, which is a 75” 4K LED screen, plays HD videos and images of various properties and all registered users will be given a RFID card, which will also double as an USB drive and would store all the search details of the consumer.
About Magicbricks:
Magicbricks.com is India’s No.1 property site. With monthly traffic exceeding 12 million visits and with an active base of over 14 lakh+ property listings, Magicbricks provides the largest platform for buyers and sellers of property to connect with each other in a clear, transparent manner. With this in mind, Magicbricks has innovated several product features, content and research services, which have helped us, build the largest audience pool.

LOUVRE ABU DHABI SIGNS LANDMARK PARTNERSHIP WITH ETIHAD AIRWAYS

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Louvre Abu Dhabi today signed the first exclusive platinum partnership with Etihad Airways. The symbolic ceremony took place under the museum’s spectacular dome and its ‘Rain of Light’ effect.

Louvre Abu Dhabi will officially open on 11 November as an iconic landmark on the city’s geographical, cultural and tourist landscape. The architectural masterpiece is one of only a few truly universal museums in the world, awe-inspiring in both its scale and design.

His Excellency Saif Saeed Ghobash, Director General of the Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said: “This important partnership comes at an exciting time as we prepare for our grand opening next month. Louvre Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways not only bring people from around the world to Abu Dhabi, but they are both universal in nature. For the museum, this idea of universal is about understanding human connections from the beginning of time until the present through art. We look forward to celebrating Louvre Abu Dhabi’s opening with the support of our Platinum partner.”

As a Platinum partner, Etihad will work closely with Louvre Abu Dhabi on areas of brand partnership, marketing, social media, public and media relations, events and exhibitions, cultural exchanges, cargo support, inflight programming, and travel trade support. Etihad Airways’ destination management company, Hala, will collaborate with the museum on bespoke tour packages in Abu Dhabi.

Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways Chief Executive Officer, said: “Louvre Abu Dhabi is a universal institution showcasing the achievements of mankind in art, in culture, in humanity – a beacon welcoming visitors to these shores for generations to come.

“Etihad Airways and Louvre Abu Dhabi are two leading characters in the same story and we share a deep bond. As the national airline of the UAE, flying from Abu Dhabi to the world, we are also a universal connector of people. Together with our partners at Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi, we are committed to bringing guests from across our global network to our home, and to co-creating experiences which will showcase this magnificent museum.”




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PHOTO 1: (Left to right) Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways Chief Executive Officer, and HE Saif Saeed Ghobash, Director General of the Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi, flanked by members of Etihad Airways’ Cabin Crew, sign the landmark partnership agreement under the Louvre Abu Dhabi’s spectacular dome.

PHOTO 2: (Left to right) Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways Chief Executive Officer, Manuel Rabaté, Louvre Abu Dhabi Director, and HE Saif Saeed Ghobash, Director General of the Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi, flanked by members of Etihad Airways’ Cabin Crew, celebrate the landmark partnership agreement under the Louvre Abu Dhabi’s spectacular dome.



















About Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi is a universal museum on Saadiyat Island that exhibits art and artefacts from ancient times to the present day, its mission is to celebrate cultural exchange and diversity. Designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, the museum represents an Arab madina (city) with its 23 permanent galleries, exhibition galleries, Children’s Museum, auditorium, restaurants, retail and a research centre. Surrounded by the sea, visitors can walk the promenades beneath the museum’s stunning dome. They can experience Nouvel’s enchanting ‘rain of light’, inspired by the shadows of overlapping palm trees in the UAE’s precious oases where travellers once crossed paths.
Artworks on display originate from civilisations all over the world. They have been brought together to highlight universal themes and similar influences. This marks a departure from many traditional Western museums which separate objects from different civilisations. Themes at Louvre Abu Dhabi include: the portrayal of power; the representation of the divine; exploring unknown lands; and the dawn of globalisation. Louvre Abu Dhabi has acquired more than 600 artworks to date including individual works, series and collections. Many of these will be exhibited alongside 300 works on loan from 13 leading French institutions.
Louvre Abu Dhabi was born of an intergovernmental agreement between the governments of Abu Dhabi and France in 2007. The agreement includes the loan of the name of Louvre is on loan for a period of 30 years and 6 months; art works from French institutions for 10 years on a decreasing basis as the permanent collection grows; and the programming of temporary exhibitions for 15 years.

About Etihad Aviation Group
Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) is a diversified global aviation and travel group comprising five business divisions – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways Engineering, Etihad Airport Services, Hala Group and Airline Equity Partners.

From its Abu Dhabi base, Etihad Airways flies to, or has announced plans to serve, more than 110 passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas. The airline has a fleet of over 120 Airbus and Boeing aircraft. In 2013, it placed firm orders for 204 aircraft, which included 71 Boeing 787s, 25 Boeing 777Xs, 62 Airbus A350s and 10 Airbus A380s. For more information, please visit: etihad.com

Porsche motorsport technology mastered in new 911 model New 911 GT3 ready for India’s roads and race tracks Mumbai.

During today’s press conference at the brand’s flagship showroom in Mumbai, Porsche India announced the arrival of the first 911 GT3 in the country. Boasting more power, more precision and a systematic lightweight construction, the radical two-seater promises the perfect combination of racetrack and road driving. Equipped with a redesigned chassis featuring rear-axle steering, the new model benefits from Porsche’s unrivalled motorsport heritage and is built on the same production line as other thoroughbred racing cars. For the first time, Porsche offers two transmission variants of the manufacturer’s most successful GT sports car.

Its 500 hp four-litre flat engine is a carbon version of that found in the 911 GT3 Cup, and produces 460 Nm of torque. When equipped with the standard seven-speed double-clutch transmission (PDK), the model reaches 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, achieving the fastest-possible lap times and a top speed of 318 km/h. Motorsport purists can opt for a lighter six-speed manual transmission at no extra costs. The new GT sports gearbox with dual-mass flywheel features a shorter shift lever, short shift paths and precisely engaging gears.

Commenting on the new model, Pavan Shetty, Director of Porsche India, said: “Motorsport is an integral part of Porsche’s DNA; it is racing heritage which gives us the edge in delivering true sports cars with exceptional everyday usability, and no more so is that apparent than with the 911 range. Porsche’s iconic model has been has been developed on racetracks over five decades and we are immensely proud to announce the arrival of our first 911 GT3’s in India today.”

He adds: “We have noticed a rising demand for sports cars in our market, and with the 911 GT3 blurring the line between racetrack and road more than ever before, we have no doubt it will meet that demand and offer a thrilling driving experience to our customers both on the road and the track.”

Aerodynamics and weight are the two factors that dominated the changes in the 911 GT3 body, in line with Porsche’s motorsport developments. The front and rear ends have been optimised and are constructed mainly from polyurethane, in order to reduce weight. The new rear lid, rear wing, and wing supports are made from carbon. The new 911 GT3 weighs in at only 1,430 kg with a full fuel tank, or 15 kg less when equipped with the manual transmission, combined with the mechanically-controlled differential lock. The model’s systematic lightweight construction gives a weight-to-power ratio comparable with motorsport levels (PDK transmission: 2.86 kg/hp, manual gearbox: 2.83 kg/hp).

Together with the rear axle steering as standard, the adjustable damper system and the dynamic engine mounts, the re-developed motorsport chassis delivers further performance improvements, converting the engine power to superior driving dynamics and agility. The new two-seater sits around 25 mm lower than the 911 Carrera S.

Visually, the 911 GT3 leaves no doubt about its sports car credentials. The dominant carbon rear wing stands 20 mm higher in the airflow than previous iterations, generating larger downforce. Large air intakes and outlets in the front, bonnet and rear end are a testament to the car’s motorsport aerodynamics.

Reflective of the model’s superior driving experience, the interior features a GT sports steering wheel which originates from the 918 Spyder. The standard Sports seats Plus with enhanced seat side bolsters, can be exchanged with three other optional seat variants; including full bucket seats made from light carbon fibre-reinforced plastic in a carbon-weave finish.

In addition to Porsche Communication Management (PCM), standard equipment also includes the Connect Plus Module and the Track Precision app, enabling all 911 GT3 drivers to display, record and analyse detailed driving data on their smartphone.

For enhanced day-to-day usability, the new 911 GT3 can again be ordered with an optional pneumatic lift system on the front axle, which lifts the front of the sport car by around 30 millimetres. This is possible at speeds of up to 50 km/h, and prevents damage to the body caused by uneven road surfaces.

An optional Clubsport package, including roll cage, a red six-point seat belt for the driver and fire extinguisher, is also available for more regular racetrack driving and safety.

The 911 GT3 model is now available at all Porsche Centres across the country with a basic retail price of INR 23,121,000.


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Be a true fashionista this season with Caprese’s Autumn Winter collection 2017.

~ An elegant and stylish collection perfect for any occasion~

National, October 2017: Caprese, the popular high fashion women’s accessories brand from V.I.P Industries announced the launch ofits Autumn Winter 2017 collection. From glamourous to must-have basics, this rangepersonifies streamlined femininity, subtle opulence and pragmatic glamour. The new collection has a wide array of handbags comprising of satchels, slings, laptop sleeves and tote bags in appealing shades of pastels such as dusty pink, mauve, teal and coral,to choose from. Caprese’s Autumn Winter collection isa perfect companion for today’s modern urban woman.
Designed for the working woman,the Andrarange offers an elegant and sophisticated look that could be paired with any casual or work wear.  Priced at INR 4399 the totes are crafted in luxe metal accents of coral, fresh yellow, lime and powder pink.

Transforming your back-to-school look, the Rihanna range offers neater, ergo chicer backpacks this season. Breaking away from the traditional knapsacks, this sturdy and spacious number can be paired with any ensemble. Priced at 4599 the medium satchel is available in shades of gorgeous black, ochre and navy blue.

Perfect for the multi-tasking woman, the Orchid range is available in satchels, totes and wallets.Be a weekday or a weekend getaway, this collection will become your “just-what-I-need” accessory in no time. Sling them to office or swing them to parties, these bags switch roles with finesse from morning to evening – just like you! Crafted in simple cuts and colors these bags are available in shades of bright blue, dusty rose and pink and are priced from INR 1599 to 2999.

For the women fond of blending fashion with utility, the Berylpremium range is your go to accessory. Available in satchels, slings, totes and wallets, this collection beautifully reflects the season’s colors. This multi-function rangecan be effortlessly paired with anything that can help you get the look you desire. Blended with metal accents, these bags are priced between INR 1699 to INR 2899 and are available in bluish grey, blush and metallic grey.

It’s time to get your wardrobe a makeover with all the latest styles of Caprese on http://www.capresebags.com/ or at all V.I.P. outlets and leading luggage dealers!

About VIP Industries:
Established in 1971, VIP Industries Ltd. is Asia's No. 1 luggage manufacturer. Its four factories produce nearly five million pieces a year, making it the second largest producer of luggage in the world. The state-of-the-art VIP Design Lab at Nasik has to be credit several international patents and design registrations. Since inception, the company has kept in step with the changing need and taste of the discerning and quality conscious traveller. VIP Industries already has a global footprint with its products available not just across India but also all over Middle East, the UK, USA, Germany, Spain, Italy and select African and South East Asian countries. The company offers its products primarily under the brands of VIP, Carlton, Skybags, Caprese, Alfa and Aristocrat.

About Caprese:
Inspired from the Isle of Capri, a small island in the Campania region of Italy; Caprese bags are made with a distinctly modern design language. Embracing a holistic concept, the sculptural aesthetics of the creations focuses on avant-garde shapes and precise cuts.  They promise to bring a whole new fashion sense to a mass premium segment through high-end fashion imagery, differentiated designs and a very stylish Masstige offering.

Young Designers from Jaipur dazzle the ramp at India Runway Week Season 9.

India Runway week Season 9 recently commenced at DLF Place Saket, New Delhi. Every season India Runway Week introduces designers from all across India and this time too for its 9th edition it has designers from Indore, Mumbai, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Punjab.

We have some very young and creative minds from Jaipur who showcased this season like Gazal Mishra and Apash by Aparna and Shruti.

The day 2 of India Runway Week W/F 2017 was opened by amazingly talented designer from Jaipur Apash by Aparna and Shruti where Singer Ankit Tiwari mesmerized everyone by his voice while walking the ramp for the designer duo.  APASH is brand coming from the land of culture and heritage. This is what the brand came up with theme Kesariya which clearly described the heritage and royalty of the state Rajasthan. The round is going to have lot of colours on the ramp with beautiful handcrafted work of Gota- Patti, Pitten and Zardozi. Kesariya theme has showed showing modern women yet very traditional and rooted from their own roots with amazing shades of Kesariya that is saffron colors. There surely a lot of drama on the ramp.
Beauty queen Lopamudra Raut spread her charm at IRW W/F 2017 for Gazal Mishra. GAZAL MISHRA- The collection by Gazal Mishra for India Runway Week Winter Festive 2017 was full of life, colours and grace. A lot of colours were used still kept the designs subtle.

Young Designers from Indore dazzle the ramp at India Runway Week Season 9

India Runway week Season 9 recently commenced at DLF Place Saket, New Delhi. Every season India Runway Week introduces designers from all across India and this time too for its 9th edition it has designers from Indore, Mumbai, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad , Punjab.

Indian Cricket team Captain Mithali Raj who looked amazing in the La Styliste by
Purvi Roy who presented Quirky Formalwear at India Runway Week Winter Festive 2017.Another designerNitiSinghal a very young, dynamic and creative mind from Indore showcased her collection in this season.

LA-STYLISTE BY PURVI ROY: La-Styliste has launched its look book with the theme ‘Warriors Alley’ Gone are the days when women are week, powerless victims. We believe every individual specially women of any profession, working with all his compassion and aspiration to get his dreams fulfilled is a ‘True Warrior’. As our country is going through the age of industrial development with countless hands supporting the wheel of development at their back, our collection is entirely designed to respect the spirits of those hard working hands. As per our vision, every worker is a ‘warrior’ and industries are their ‘battlefield’.

Shibani Dandekar walked the ramp for Twee-In-One by Niti SINGHAL.TWEE IN ONE BY NITI SINGHAL: TweeinOne aims to bring its customer's a little happiness by solving all these problems through their exclusive collections of reversible and convertible clothing for India Runway Week W/F 2017. A garment which can be worn on both the sides. That has two garments of two different styles in ONE garment. With the products at Twee In One, you don’t just reverse the garment; you reverse your look as well. Go formal from casual. Be ready to step into a party directly from office. Pull off a night look with the same garment you wore through the day. Simply reverse!

Save big on Infinix Note 4 & Hot 4 ProduringFlipkart’s ‘Big Diwali Sale’.

Rs. 2000 off on Infinix Note 4 and Rs. 1500 off on Infinix Hot4 pro
New Delhi – October  2017:With Diwali around the corner and in a quest to make the festive season celebrations bigger & memorable, Infinix Smartphones has come up with attractive offers and discounts on Flipkart ‘Big Diwali Sale’ from October 14 till October 17.
The exciting offers and discounts on Infinix Note 4 & Hot 4 Pro makes it the best gifting option for your loved ones. Here is a quick snapshot of big deals
Smartphone Special Discount Festive Price Additional Benefit
Infinix Note 4
priced at INR 8,999 Special offer discount of Rs. 1000 off
+ additional exchange offer of Rs 1000

Note 4 available at just Rs. 6999 10% instant discount on using HDFC debit or credit cards
Infinix Hot 4 Propriced at INR 7,499 Special offer discount of Rs. 1500 off
Hot4 Pro available at just Rs. 5999

Mr. Anish Kapoor, CEO, Infinix India said, “As the consumer sentiments amidst the festivities is already on a high and Diwali is the best time for us to be a part of this celebration to make it bigger and better.  We are giving another reason to our consumers to buy their favorite Infinix all-rounder smartphones at the best festive price on Flipkart “Big Diwali Sale”.  Both the smartphones are an apt choice because of bigger battery, big display and high on performance. We wish all our customers the very best and look forward to serving many more customers this festive season.”
Infinix smartphones range is designed keeping the young consumers in mind by complementing their lifestyle and make technology innovation affordable.
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About Infinix
Infinix is a premium smartphone brand from TRANSSION Holdings designed for the young generation who desire to live a smart lifestyle. Founded in 2012, Infinix is committed to building cutting-edge technology and fashionably designed dynamic mobile devices to create globally-focused intelligent life experiences through a merging of fashion + technology. Through daily interactions, these intuitive products become part of a lifestyle that represents trend-setting and intelligent experiences for young people around the world. Infinix currently promotes four product lines: ZERO, NOTE, S, and HOT in a global marketplace reaching countries in Europe, Africa, Latin America, Middle East and Asia. With the brand spirit of challenging the norms, Infinix smart devices are designed specifically for young people who want to stand out, reach out and are in sync with the world.

Mahindra presents The NewKUV100 NXT.

40 New Features &enhancements witha New bolder SUV Design,
New Hi Tech features with New and More Premium&Plush Interiors,
and a more Refined & Pleasurable Driving experience

Price starts at Rs 4.43 lakh (ex showroomBhopal, for K2 variant), to be available across Mahindra dealerships pan India, with immediate effect



October 13 2017, Bhopal: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), India’s leading SUV manufacturer, today unveiled its New KUV100 NXT. PackedWith 40 new features and enhancements,the KUV100 NXT now boasts of a new and more aggressive SUV design, more hi tech features, more premium interiors, and a more refined & pleasurable driving experience. The KUV100 NXT will now be available in 5 variants, namely, K2 & K2+, K4+, K6+ and K8 in both petrol & diesel with 5 & 6 seater options.

The KUV100 NXT will start at Rs. 4.43lakh (ex-showroom Bhopal) for the K2 variant.

Speaking on the Next Generation KUV100 NXT, Dr Pawan Goenka, Managing Director, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd mentioned, “The KUV100 created a new category with an SUV in the price segment of Rs. 4.5– Rs. 7.5 lakh. We have always been a listening organisation and in line with that, we have managed tosuccessfully launch the New KUV100 within 21 months. With its unique proposition,I firmly believe that the KUV100 NXT will reaffirm our customers’ faith in Mahindra’s abilities to create class leading products”

Rajan Wadhera, President, Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, said, “We are happy to present the New KUV100 NXT. Today’s evolving customer aspirations demand more in terms of premiumness, style and hi-tech features and the KUV100 NXT is a true reflection of that. Given that the growth in the UV segment has been primarily driven by the compact SUVs, I am confident that the KUV100 NXT will resonate well with its buyers, both first time car buyers as well as upgraders”.

Launched in January 2016, the KUV100 created a new SUV segment.The New KUV100 NXT is now all set to reach newer heights. The new exterior styling in the KUV100 NXT has further enhanced its aggressive SUV design and bold SUV stance with new front grille, new bumpers with flared wheel arches and cladding for the macho look. In addition it offers more style quotient with new 15” diamond cut alloys and powered ORVMs with turn indicators. The KUV100 NXT is now loaded with more hi-tech features such as the 7” touchscreen with navigation, Electronic Temperature Control Panel, electrically foldable ORVMs and parking sensors.  To add to the overall experience, the New KUV100 NXT offers a quieter & more refined peppy drive.Further the sporty black interiors, plush new fabric upholstery, amongst other new additions enhance the premium feel in the interior.

The New KUV100 NXT has a robust monocoque SUV construction and comes with standard ABS & dual airbags (K2+ onwards) for overall safety and peace of mind. It is the only vehicle in the price point which can seat 6 people comfortably with amazing space and comfort.

Customers can choose from both gasoline and diesel options  - the mFALCON G80 is a 1.2L, MPFI and dual VVT petrol engine that delivers 61kW (82bhp) power and 115Nm torque and the mFALCON D75 is a 1.2L turbo-charged, diesel engine with CRDI technology that delivers 57.4kW (77bhp) power and 190Nm torque.

The New KUV100 NXT comes with First in Segment flexi 6 & 5 seater options with a flatfloor enabling ample legroom and headroom for 6 adults. It also offers innovative storage spaces like front & rear armrest with cupholders, cooled glove box, underfloor & underseat storage and boot space of 243 litres (expandable to 473 L with flat floor).

The New KUV100 NXT will be available in 8 attractive colours of Fiery Orange, Flamboyant Red, Pearl White, Dazzling Silver, Designer Grey, Midnight Black and the 2 Dual Tone options of Flamboyant Red with Metallic Black and Dazzling Silver with Metallic Black


New features &key enhancements in the New KUV100 NXT

Enhanced Style & SUV stance with:
1. New aggressive front grille
2. New muscular front & rear bumpers with silver skid plates
3. New flared wheel arches with wheel cladding
4. New muscular body lines
5. New design tail-gate
6. New fog lamps with black bezel surrounds
7. New  sunglass inspired dual chamber headlamps with LED DRLs
8. New 38.1 cm (15”) diamond cut dual tone alloys
9. New ORVMS with side-turn indicators
10. New integrated roof rails
11. New door & sill cladding
12. New double barrel clear lens tail lamps
13. New areodynamic spoiler with Aero corners


Advanced Techlogy Features:
1. New 17.8 cm (7”) touchscreen infotainment with USB, audio, image & video playback
2. New GPS navigation
3. New Electronic Temperature Control Panel
4. New Electrically foldable ORVMs with interegated turn indicators
5. New Electrically operatable  tailgate latch
6. New Intellipark – reverse parking assist sensors
7. New Driver information system with voice alerts
8. Remote boot opening key
9. New Gear shift alerts

Engine changes: New engine mount technology for refined & pleasurable drive.
Premium& Plush Interiors:
1. New Sporty Black interiors 
2. New seat fabric design & colour
3. Improved seat bolstering
4. New cluster Illumination
5. New centre console design

About Mahindra
The Mahindra Group is a USD 19 billion federation of companies that enables people to rise through innovative mobility solutions, driving rural prosperity, enhancing urban living, nurturing new businesses and fostering communities. It has a leadership position in utility vehicles, information technology, financial services and vacation ownership in India and is the world’s largest tractor company, by volume.  It also enjoys a strong presence in agribusiness, components, commercial vehicles, consulting services, energy, industrial equipment, logistics, real estate, steel, aerospace, defence and two wheelers. Headquartered in India, Mahindra employs over 200,000 people across 100 countries.
Learn more about Mahindra on www.mahindra.com / Twitter and Facebook: @MahindraRise