Category: Press Release

Dr. Subhash Chandra to share his entrepreneurial secrets!

MUMBAI: Essel Group and ZEE chairman Dr. Subhash Chandra will commence his New Year by hosting a special episode dedicated to his favourite topic, ‘Entrepreneurship’ on Zee Media Corporation’s flagship show, Dr. Subhash Chandra (DSC) Show.

Dr. Chandra will address over 200 budding and established entrepreneurs as well as Management students from Mumbai’s premier management institute, Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research on 3 January 2015 at Welingkar Institute.

Speaking on the upcoming episode, Dr. Chandra said, “Entrepreneurship has been an integral part of my life for more than four decades. Over time, I have learnt that it is only through persistence that an idea will bloom into reality. I wish to share with these passionate entrepreneurs as well as with the motivated management students some of the entrepreneurial secrets and success mantras that I have obtained while setting up and running diverse businesses within the Essel Group.”

Dr. Subhash Chandra (DSC) Show is aired every Saturday at 10 pm on Zee News and 7pm on Zee Business and on Sundays at 11 am on both Zee News & Zee Business. This show is also aired on other channels of Zee Media.

Dr. Chandra is rightly referred to as the Media Moghul of India. With his pioneering vision and entrepreneurial mindset to achieve growth, he revolutionized the television industry by launching the country's first satellite television channel – Zee TV in 1992 and later the first private news channel, Zee News. Dr. Chandra started the Essel Group which is among India's most prominent business houses with a diverse portfolio of assets in media, packaging, entertainment, technology-enabled services, infrastructure development and education.

Dr. Subhash Chandra Show Timings:

Learn how to innovate, set up and make your business flourish from the expert himself, a man of a thousand ideas, Dr. Subhash Chandra. Don’t miss the Dr. Subhash Chandra Show for an enterprising and entertaining weekend!

January 2, 2015
Bloomberg TV ‘Autocar India Awards 2015’ to be held on 9 January

MUMBAI: Bloomberg TV India, the nation’s leading English business news channel and Autocar India the most definitive magazine of the auto industry will present the Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2015. The 7th edition of the Awards – India’s biggest and most respected automotive Awards presented by Reliance General Insurance will be held in Mumbai on 9th January, 2015. The event will host distinguished corporate leaders and personalities, who will come together, to salute achievers from the automotive sector.

Recognizing the evolving needs of the fast-paced Indian is the theme of this year’s awards. India is changing, so are the Indian Automotive consumers, who are now looking for vehicles that are more innovative, technology that is more intuitive and value that goes beyond just mileage. Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2015, recognizes these evolving needs and how the automotive companies are keeping pace with them, by innovating better, using technology more intelligently and creating designs that are customized for Indian roads.

Bloomberg TV India COO Lavneesh Gupta, speaking about the Awards said, “Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards are regarded as the Oscars of the Automobile industry. The Awards have become the benchmark of performance for the industry and with each passing year the bar has been raised by the players. We proudly salute the achievements of the sector as well as individual players who have strived hard to keep pace with the evolving needs of the fast paced Indian.”

Autocar India Magazine editor Hormazd Sorabjee added, “These awards have unmatched credibility thanks to an exhaustive evaluation process and a jury that is the best in the business. Consumers can rely on these awards to make an informed car buying decision. We expect the 2015 awards to be a keenly fought battle across all categories and wish all nominees the very best.”

Speaking on the occasion, Reliance General Insurance CEO Rakesh Jain said, “Indians today are moving towards a smarter world, well-equipped with the latest technology and innovation. This year’s Award’s theme ‘Recognizing the evolving needs of the fast-paced Indian’ is a contextual theme. The needs and desires of the fast-paced Indian has evolved keeping in pace with any of the global citizens. We are mindful of these trends and have always endeavoured to provide customized products and solutions. We are proud of our association with Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2015 and through this Award platform we wish to promote the cause of on-road customer safety & protection with our valued motor customers.”

The Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2015 will be given across following categories to the best and the most deserving contributors to the auto industry. The categories are ~ Car Of The Year, Bike of The Year, Viewer’s Choice Car of The Year, Viewer’s Choice Bike of The Year, Best Design & Styling, Premium Bike of The Year, Import Bike of The Year, Car Dealer of The Year, Best Value For Money Car, Best Variant of The Year, Car Manufacturer of The Year, Best Driver’s Car, Performance Car of The Year, Compact Sedan of The Year, Sedan of the Year, Luxury Sedan of The Year, Compact Luxury Car of the Year, Hatchback of the Year, SUV of The Year, Engine of The Year, CSR Initiative towards road safety(Two Wheeler), CSR Initiative towards road safety(Four Wheeler), Innovation in Safety & Protection ( Two Wheeler), Innovation in Safety & Protection ( Four Wheeler).

The jury panel comprised of experts like Hormazd Sorabjee (Editor – Autocar India); Renuka Kirpalani (Editor – Autocar India show); Shapur Kotwal (Deputy Editor – Autocar India); Narain Karthikeyan (India’s first Formula 1 Driver); Kartikeya Singhee (Consultant Editor – Autocar India Show); Manvendra Singh (India’s leading Automotive Historian & Restorer); Rishad Cooper (Two Wheeler Editor – Autocar India); C S Santosh (Motocross Rider). The entire methodology and process is validated by knowledge support partners PricewaterhouseCooper.

The Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2015 presented by Reliance General Insurance, will be held on 9 January 2015 at the Seaside Lawns, Taj Lands End, Mumbai.

January 2, 2015
ID to telecast ‘I’d Kill For You’

MUMBAI: ID- Investigation Discovery presents dangerous love stories in its brand new series ‘I’d Kill For You’. The series will showcase how lust and jealousy can change a happy and romantic love story into a fatal one.

‘I’d Kill For You’ will premiere on 5 January and will air every Monday to Saturday at 10 pm.

‘I’d Kill For You’ exposes chilling crimes committed by men and women with twisted agendas who use their lovers as murder weapons. Whether they’re after the inheritance of their elderly husband, have their eyes set on a younger model, or are trying to stake claim to their partner’s life insurance, these men and women will stop at nothing to live their own happily ever – even if it means a tragic end for someone else.

Sharing details about the new series, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific executive vice president and general manager – south Asia & southeast Asia Rahul Johri said, “In a short span of time, ID has seized the viewers’ attention with its unique and engaging programmes. ‘I’d Kill For You’ will further enhance ID’s offerings in the Hindi entertainment space and viewers will enjoy the surprising twists and turns in the series.”

How far can someone go for the one they love? Can they lie, die or even kill for them? ‘I’d Kill For You’ lifts the lid on unbelievable crimes in which one human’s love, loyalty or devotion is chosen over another’s life. These pre-meditated, highly calculated killings are all orchestrated by a twisted manipulator, who uses their love and power as the ultimate murder weapon.

These are stories of love affairs poisoned by deadly sin, greed and rage. Each episode features in-depth interviews with family, friends and authorities on the case who provide the missing details that patch together pieces of the investigation. Cinematic recreations illuminate the drama, mystery and tragedy of these all too real crimes.

January 2, 2015
Star World Premiere HD to air Marvel’s ‘Agent Carter’, this January

MUMBAI: The series features the Marvel Comics character Peggy Carter, with Hayley Atwell, and takes place a year after the events of ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’. It follows Steve Rogers’ (Chris Evans) girlfriend Agent Carter (Atwell) as she builds her career as a secret agent while the hero is frozen in ice.

The story is set in 1946 and peace has dealt Peggy Carter a serious blow, as she finds herself marginalized when the men return home from fighting abroad. Working for the covert SSR (Strategic Scientific Reserve), Peggy must balance doing administrative work and going on secret missions for Howard Stark, all while trying to navigate life as a single woman in 1940s America, in the wake of losing the love of her life — Steve Rogers.

Inspired by the feature films ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ and ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’, along with the Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carter, the television series is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe(MCU), sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. Several characters from Marvel Cinematic Universe films appear throughout the series.

In 1946, Peggy Carter must balance the routine office work she does for the Strategic Scientific Reserve, while secretly assisting Howard Stark, who finds himself framed for supplying deadly weapons to the top bidder. Carter is assisted by Stark’s butler, Edwin Jarvis, to find those responsible and dispose of the weapons.

Watch Agent Carter season 1, Starting 9 January, every Friday, 10pm.

January 2, 2015
TLC uncovers secrets of Vietnamese cuisine in ‘Luke Nuguyen’s Vietnam’

MUMBAI: Luke Nguyen acclaimed Australian-Vietnamese chef returns to the country of his heritage to learn centuries-old cooking secrets, traditions and techniques in ‘Luke Nuguyen’s Vietnam’, a brand new series on TLC. From his food-obsessed extended family, as well as home cooks and local street-food vendors scattered across the southern regions, Luke travels around Vietnam to learn from the people of the country.

‘Luke Nuguyen’s Vietnam’ premieres on 5 January and will air every Monday to Friday at 8 PM, only on TLC.

In the ten-part series, Luke will travel through Vietnam’s spectacular northern countryside, visiting the natural wonders of Ha Long Bay, stopping at the bustling and French inspired Hanoi and all the way to the beautiful mountains of Sapa. Along the way he prepares dishes in locations that represent an authentic Vietnam, in all its chaotic vibrancy.

Each episode will explore the food and culture of Vietnam, while on the journey he enlists the local dish to be cooked by him. On a journey of Vietnam’s southern region, Luke travels from Saigon, through the Mekong Delta, and north along the coast to the World Heritage-listed city of Hoi An. Along the way, he meets many relatives, who share with him the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine, and help him discover the tiny cottage industries that have been creating vital ingredients for many centuries.

Discover Vietnam’s diverse cuisine as Luke whips up tantalizing dishes along his journey: from favourite takeaway snacks like green papaya salad, to local favourites like sweet Mekong shrimp with fried pork belly, to unusual dishes like deep fried pumpkin flowers stuffed with prawns and dill.

Join Luke on his quest to trace his heritage and the secrets that make Vietnamese food the ‘nouvelle cuisine of Asia’ in ‘Luke Nuguyen’s Vietnam’.

December 31, 2014
Brand Factory offers ‘Biggest Clearance Sale’ this New Year

MUMBAI: New Year is here and it’s time to revamp your wardrobe. Dawn the new and stylish look as Brand Factory announces ‘Biggest Clearance Sale’ starting from 2 January to 2 February 2015. The discounts are available across Ladies, Men’s and Kids wear. The “Biggest Clearance Sale” offers the lowest prices on more than 100 brands spread across the entire collection.

Now you can buy top brands at rock bottom prices as more than 100 brands are participating in this incredible sale. Brands like Lee Cooper, Bare Denim, Buffalo, Rangmanch, Shrishti, RIG, UMM, Pink & Blue and many more, are a part of this marvelous offer. You name it, Brand Factory has it all.

New Year is all about new beginnings. So why not begin the glorious year with some Retail Therapy at Brand Factory. ‘Biggest Clearance Sale’ is happening at all Brand Factory stores across India in Ahmedabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Bangalore, Kolkata, Pune, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Mumbai, Mangalore, Kanpur, Gwalior, Asansol and Hubli. Your favorite brand which you been eyeing for a while now and thought it might be just out of your league has just come closer. Brand Factory makes it possible for you to own it and flaunt it.

The entire merchandise starts at an unbelievable price of Rs 99/-

Speaking on the same, Roch D’souza, Marketing Head, Brand Factory says “We are India’s largest fashion discount destination and we offer discounts on all 365 days a year, on a host of national and international brands. Now, while the retailers are offering discounts, we indeed give our customers remarkable value based deals. With the ‘Biggest Clearance Sale’, we have offered our patrons hefty discounts and have topped it up with the sweetener of rock bottom prices on most of the top brands.”
The New Year celebration is still on at Brand Factory. So what are you waiting for? Rush to the nearest Brand Factory store and avail awesome discount deals!

December 31, 2014
Movies Now to air complete ‘Dark Knight’ Trilogy this January

MUMBAI: Superhero fans have every reason to celebrate this New Year. Starting 2015 on an exhilarating note, Movies Now – India’s No. 1 English Movie Channel brings viewers a blockbuster fiesta every Friday with Christopher Nolan’s critically acclaimed franchise – The Dark Knight Trilogy. Starting 2 January 2014, watch as Batman rises to defend Gotham City from its deadliest enemies every Friday at 11 PM.

Following the massive success of blockbuster franchises like Harry Potter, the Matrix and Ultimate Bourne on the channel, Movies Now for the first time on Indian television will showcase all three installments of Christopher Nolan’s thrilling series on one destination. Journey to Gotham every Friday as Hollywood’s best Batman, best Joker, and best Catwoman converge in Batman Begins, The Dark Knight & The Dark Knight Rises.

Crossing over $2.4 billion in sales at the world box-office, Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy went on to become the highest grossing Batman series of all time. This January, catch the award-wining Batman saga only on MOVIES NOW. Every Friday, watch stellar performances from Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Gary Oldman, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart and many more.

Don’t miss Gotham’s epic showdown this January only on Movies Now

December 31, 2014
&pictures to air the latest Bond flicks in Hindi with ‘Bond Nights’!

MUMBAI: In keeping with its endeavour of providing its viewers with fresh and clutter-breaking content, &pictures, India’s premium Hindi movie channel extends its festive offering with the premiere of the best of Bond movies all of January and February, 2015. With a festival as massive as Agent 007 himself, &pictures gives its viewers the opportunity to experience a supreme action-packed experience.

Kick-starting Bond Nights with the premiere of the latest Bond film – Skyfall on 2 January 2015, the channel has gone all out to initiate innovative marketing initiatives and create a colossal brand recall. In a bid to grab maximum eyeballs, &pictures has a populated special billboard branding across Ahmedabad, Surat, Baroda, Rajkot, Mumbai and Delhi with the enormous cut-outs of the blue-eyed Bond – Daniel Craig. To reach out to the movie enthusiasts, &pictures has also devised a strategy to run promos of Skyfall in about 500-600 UFO digital screens during and before the interval of the newly released movie PK in the run – up to ‘Bond Nights’!

Moreover, social media platforms will be on fire with some surprising contests for viewers that will surround each Bond movie that is to premiere on &pictures. Apart from the fact that audiences will now be able to see their favourite rouge assassin for the first time in Hindi, audiences will also be able to watch them in complete action. A unique line of promos encompassing each Bond movie will also include some tongue in cheek humour.

Speaking of the action filled line up, Ruchir Tiwari, Deputy Business Head, Hindi Movie Channels, ZEEL, stated, “&pictures has always stood for providing premium entertaining content to our audiences. With Bond Nights, we are exhibiting one of the most exclusive and anticipated film franchises across the globe. We are ringing the New Year with super sleek Bond series, with most of the films from the line-up premiering for the first time on Hindi television. Adhering to the nature of Bond films our marketing campaign includes eclectic mix of traditional and innovative strategies specifically targeted consumer as well as trade audiences.”

In addition, to reach out to the trade agency community &pictures had organized an inventive activity ‘Bond of the agency’ across Mumbai and Delhi. A race car (synonym with Bond) gaming set up was located in the respective agency cafeterias. This exciting gaming console provided a distinctive opportunity to all the employees to partake and win original Bond merchandising. The winner with best score was also granted ‘Bond of the agency’ title.

The mega movie series of the latest Bond flicks will make its way on television screens for the first time in Hindi on &pictures every Friday at 8:00 PM from 2 January to 13 February!

December 31, 2014
CNN-IBN outperforms Times Now as per latest TGI survey data

MUMBAI: CNN-IBN, India’s leading English News Channel, has outperformed Times Now on key critical parameters in the Target Group Index (TGI) study.

TGI (Target Group Index) is a global market research conducted across 72 countries. In India, this study is conducted by IMRB. This study is considered as the most relevant for media agencies and advertisers for developing strategies and understanding consumer segments since it gives insights on consumption across 300 categories. The latest round of this study – Wave 2 (March-May, 2014+ Aug-Oct, 2014) had a sample size of 29,677 from Urban India (SEC AB 15-55 years) which is 7 times that of SEC AB audiences captured by the current Television Audience Measurement system in the country. Overall the study has a sample size of 40,000 (approx) which is 4 times that of the aforementioned system for overall audiences across SECs.

According to the TGI data released by IMRB, CNN-IBN is clearly and significantly ahead of Times Now across multiple audiences especially SEC A segment (2 times)* and metro residents (2.4 times)*. Overall, viewers* who claim to watch CNN-IBN are 3.1 times more than Times Now. Viewers who are looking for in-depth news analysis, political news coverage and staying informed again prefer to watch CNN-IBN over Times Now. Even psychographically, progressive, modern, ambitious and knowledgeable audiences with a positive outlook towards life have a clear preference for CNN-IBN when compared to Times Now.

CNN-IBN also outperforms Times Now in key product categories including automobiles, durables, e-commerce, tech products and FMCG. Amongst viewers who own cars/bikes, CNN-IBN claimed viewership is 3.57 times that of Times Now. Amongst viewers who own durables like TV, fridge, AC and washing machine, CNN-IBN outscores Times Now by 1.3 times. Those who tend to shop online also prefer to watch CNN-IBN again by a factor of 1.3 times. Amongst viewers, who own or use latest technology and gadgets, CNN-IBN viewership is 2.6 times that of Times Now. Those who claim to be the primary household shoppers, a critical segment for any marketer, and watch CNN-IBN are 3.6 times those who claim to watch Times Now.

*Claimed viewership as per TGI.

Source: TGI India 2014, Wave 2 (Mar-May 2014 + Aug-Oct 2014); Urban India SEC AB 15-55 Yrs, Sample size – 29677.

December 30, 2014
Discovery Science to launch ‘Manufactured’

MUMBAI: From the inventors to the workers on the factory floor, Discovery Science’s new series ‘Manufactured’ tells the real story behind the creation of the products people use every day.

‘Manufactured’ will premiere on January 12 and will air every Monday to Friday at 10 PM, only on Discovery Science.

Each episode of ‘Manufactured’ will tell the stories of the making of three great products. The opening of the series leads to an interview with the inventor and the history behind the product. From there, the story moves on to designs and prototypes, and finally to the factory floor where the workers narrate the tale of the making, while the viewers watch the product being made.

From a toilet, to a Rimowa suitcase, a Stetson Skyline cowboy hat and a Zodiac Pro Open boat, there are numerous products with interesting stories to tell. ‘Manufactured’ talks to the people behind the scenes and brings viewers a step-by-step account of their making.

Why it’s made, how it’s made, and who makes it. The series will tell the story of great products that we use or wish we could use. ‘Manufactured’ is a biography series where the product is the hero – be it a tool, a tire, or a toilet. The series takes viewers into the factories, and to the workers who make these great products a reality from scratch.

December 30, 2014