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  • IBN7 presents ‘Ache Din Aayenge Kya?’

    IBN7 presents ‘Ache Din Aayenge Kya?’

    MUMBAI: After a successful Election campaign, the new government now faces the enormous task of delivering on its promise of ‘acche din aane wale hain’. As the nation prepares for the Modi government’s first Budget, IBN7 presents ‘Ache Din Ayenge kya?’ an exhaustive line up of special programming on Budget 2014 – to analyse and understand if better times truly lie ahead!

    ‘Ache Din Ayenge kya?’ will bring to the viewers a sharp and precise overview of numerous issues facing the Indian economy. The channel’s experienced team of reporters and anchors along with noted panelists will try to examine options available to the government for driving economic reforms, boosting growth and controlling deficits. From discussions on what the budget 2014 is likely to hold, to opinions from the common people–IBN7 will have it all.

    This series that has already gone live on IBN7 will have 12 half hour special episodes, addressing the issues of Inflation, Tax, Education, Housing, Water & sanitation, Power, Women special, Railway special, Business Environment, Growth, Price Rise, Local Urban travel especially the Mumbai Locals.

    Additionally, IBN7 will also feature 3 special Budget related segments:

    YUVA – will aim to evaluate if the new government is aligned to the needs and expectations of the youth of the nation.  Through video bytes, they will be given a chance of voicing their concerns and getting the government to address the same.

    AGAR MAIN FM HOTA – will be a compilation of the common man’s suggestions to the Finance Minister on possible steps that he could take to push the economy. In line with IBN7’s consistent effort to give a voice to the nation, Agar Main FM Hota will serve as a platform for people across various strata of society to voice their opinions and expectations from this budget.

    BUDGET YATRA – will take the viewers through a journey from the first ever Union Budget in 1952 to the last union budget in 2013. This special segment will present glimpses of all the budgets presented till date, as a build up to Budget 2014.
    Don’t miss the special pre-budget programming, “Ache Din Ayenge Kya” from Monday-Friday @ 8.30 PM, only on IBN7.

     

  • PEG + CAT wins 3 Emmy Awards including Outstanding Pre-School Children’s Animation Program

    PEG + CAT wins 3 Emmy Awards including Outstanding Pre-School Children’s Animation Program

    MUMBAI: 9 Story Entertainment is pleased to announce that its series Peg + Cat (80 x 12’) has won three Emmys at the 2014 Daytime Emmy Awards, including  Outstanding Pre-School Children’s Animation Program, Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program (Hayley Faith Negrin) and Production Design (Jennifer Oxley).

     
    The series originally debuted on PBS Kids in the U.S. in the fall of 2013 and on Treehouse in Canada in March of this year. Peg + Cat has also been licensed by Super RTL (Germany and German-speaking Europe), Canal+ Family (France and French-speaking territories), ABC TV Australia, TVNZ (New Zealand), SVT (Sweden), YLE (Finaland), HOP (Israel), Mini-Mini (Poland), E-Junior (UAE), Zee Learn (India) and Disney (Korea).

     

    Created by Emmy Award winning creative director, animator and children’s writer Jennifer Oxley (Little Bill, The Wonder Pets!) and Billy Aronson (Rent, Postcards from Buster), Peg + Cat is co-produced by 9 Story Entertainment and The Fred Rogers Company for PBS Kids. 9 Story has international distribution rights to the series.

     

    The series follows an adorable spirited little girl, Peg, and her sidekick, Cat, as they encounter unexpected problems that require fun and creative solutions. In order to solve the problems, Peg and her cat must add, subtract and apply basic arithmetic. Their adventures take them to historical far-away lands, art centers in bustling metropolises and the colourful cosmos, all the while demonstrating that it’s never too early to start learning the magic of numbers.

     

    9 Story is one of the industry’s leading creators, producers and distributors of award-winning animated and live-action content for young audiences around the world.  With one of North America’s largest animation studios based in Toronto, 9 Story has over 220 creative and production staff, and has produced over 900 half hours of quality children’s and family programming, seen on some of the most respected children’s channels around the world across multiple platforms.  The company’s distribution arm represents a growing catalogue which includes several beloved brands such as Arthur, Wibbly Pig, Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars, Wild Kratts and Almost Naked Animals in addition to exciting new series such as Numb Chucks, Camp Lakebottom, Cache Craze, Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood and Nerds and Monsters. The company recently acquired CCI Kids, the family content division of CCI Entertainment, increasing 9 Story’s portfolio to over 1600 half hours of content with popular shows such as Guess How Much I Love You, Joe & Jack, Artzooka! and Extreme Babysitting.   www.9story.com

  • TLC to give a slice of Italy with ‘Mama’s Boys of the Bronx’

    TLC to give a slice of Italy with ‘Mama’s Boys of the Bronx’

    MUMBAI: TLC brings an exciting and unique concept series Mama’s Boys of the Bronx. The series explores the relationship that 5 boys – Anthony, Frankie, Giovanni, Peter and Chip – share with their mothers. From cleaning their rooms, washing their clothes, preparing their favourite foods, to shopping for their groceries, these boys rely on their mothers for everything.

     

    The eight-episode series captures the everyday life of these proud Italian-American men who grew up together and still live with their mothers. Mama’s Boys of the Bronx will premiere on 7 July every Monday at 10 pm.

     

    The five boys are in their 30’s yet they let their mothers do everything for them. They work, they party and they go out looking for the Italian woman of their dreams.

     

    Anthony, Frankie, Giovanni, Peter and Chip are attractive, employed, in their 30’s and don’t have to clean their rooms or buy gel for their hair. Their mothers take care of everything. The mothers would love to see their sons married off to ‘good Italian girls,’ but until that day comes, they’re perfectly happy having their precious boys at home.

     

    Giovanni is one of them. He is 38, and is known as Johnny Margarita (because his father’s bar, where all the mobsters hung out, was called Cafe Margarita). He is an aspiring fashion designer. Frankie is also 38 and he grew up as a street kid. He now is a construction worker and he wants to find a girl just like his Italian mother, Gina, to start a family with. Peter is the youngest, 28, and he is a math teacher who aspires to be an actor. Chip, 36, is a personal trainer and Anthony, 35, is constantly on the prowl.

     

    The five men are portrayed at work, at home, out on the town and on their street, Arthur Avenue. Mama’s Boys of the Bronx gives a glimpse into the Italian-American culture in the Bronx, yet, is designed to entertain.

  • LEADER TALK with Ronnie Screwvala & Brian Lara

    LEADER TALK with Ronnie Screwvala & Brian Lara

    MUMBAI: After a successful first season last year, CNN-IBN is back with its second season of Leader Talk, in association with Gulf Oil. The talk show features some of the world’s most well-known corporate leaders and sports legends who come and share their ideas, thoughts and experiences on leadership and talk about their success mantras.

     

    On the third episode of this season, Rajdeep Sardesai gets up close and personal with Ronnie Screwvala, Founder-CEO, UTV Group and Brian Lara, former cricketer and captain of West Indies. On the show, the two leaders talk about the significance of partnership in leadership and how important are man management skills for a leader. Screwvala emphasizes the importance of identifying the right talent, while Lara says leading by example is one of the keys to good leadership.

    Don’t miss this episode of “Leader Talk – Season 2 with Ronnie Screwvala & Brian Lara” on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 12:30 PM followed by a repeat telecast on the same day at 10:30 PM and on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM, only on CNN-IBN.

     

    For more information log onto: www.ibnlive.com/leadertalk

    Also, follw us on: www.facebook.com/leadertalk

     

  • National Geographic finds hope in Kedarnath

    National Geographic finds hope in Kedarnath

    MUMBAI: Marking a year of the tragic event of the flash floods of Kedarnath, National Geographic Channel is set to showcase the current realities of the region in its new documentary Kedarnath: Restoring the Faith. Bringing forward the efforts of restoration and stories of the survivors, the documentary will track everything that has happened after the calamity struck the region of Uttarakhand in June last year. The documentary will premiere on Friday, June 27th, 2014 at 10 pm.

     

    The documentary is set to provide a comprehensive view on the tragedy with a brief recap on the disaster, survivor stories through extensive interviews, restoration efforts in the valley and rescue operations by the armed forces. Kedarnath: Restoring the Faith focuses on the miraculous stories of the survivors and the herculean efforts of the rescue teams. The horrors of the survivors and the triumphs of rescue missions are brought to life through first-hand accounts, survivors own cell phone videos, graphics and recreations as the viewer is  taken back to ground zero to witness the wrath of nature as it came crashing down on mankind.

     

    Swati Mohan, Vice President, Programming & Content, NGC Networks and FOX International Channels, said, “Exactly a year back, the disaster at Kedarnath shook all of us. While the tragedy brought with it much horror and grief, there were many stories of inspiration, selflessness and bravery that the world needs to hear about. It is these very stories that we have attempted to capture in this new documentary. With exclusive coverage of the disaster site one year hence, this special also talks about efforts of rebuilding the area to restore Kedarnath to the place that it used to be.”

     

    Kedarnath: Restoring the Faith premiers on Friday, June 27th, at 10 pm on National Geographic Channel.

  • Sunburn Goa rolls out ‘Early Bird Tickets’ for 2014 edition

    Sunburn Goa rolls out ‘Early Bird Tickets’ for 2014 edition

    MUMBAI:  Asia’s No. 1 Dance Music Festival ‘Sunburn’ is all set to unveil its plans for the highly anticipated  ‘Sunburn  Goa  Festival’  scheduled  to  be  held  at  Vagator,  Goa  from  27-29 December 2014. The Early Bird Tickets for Sunburn Goa will go live exclusively on the Sunburn website  www.sunburn.in on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 from 12.00 pm onwards.

    The Early Bird Tickets last year were snapped up by Sunburn fans in a matter of 4 minutes setting a record of firsts in Indian history. Online sales tracked showed that 20% of the Early Bird Ticket sales came from international territories including UK, Australia, Russia, Singapore, South  Africa  and  Dubai.  Sunburn Goa  2013  was  listed  as  the  biggest and grandest extravaganza ever held on the shores of India with an aggregate attendance of over 160,000 visitors from 40 countries globally and 70 cities pan-India.

    Building up to the Sunburn Season 8 frenzy, Percept Live unveiled the ‘Sunburn Goa 2013 Aftermovie’ on June 19, 2014 which captured some of the most exciting moments of last year’s Festival, including the stage show extravaganza and peripheral activities held at Vagator Beach, rare footage of the fan frenzy, backstage activities, and both artist and visitor testimonials. The Aftermovie is available for viewing at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR2ICPK8W u4

    Visitors can expect to witness a festival unlike any other as Sunburn Goa 2014 gets prepared to present an experience that will see the biggest artists, massive stages and experiential zones, a spectacular production and a whole host of fun activities spanning the entire length and breadth of the massive Vagator venue. A phenomenal line-up of global artists has been exclusively lined up for the 2014 festival, and the names will be unveiled soon by Percept Live. Visitors can look forward to a diverse range of adventurous activities during their 3 day stay at Goa spanning exotic Sunburn Cruises, Flea Markets, Activity zones, Open Air Theatres, Libraries, Artist Villages, On-Site Camping and the famed Sunburn Afterparties spanning over 50,000 sq. mts. of Vagator, making this an extravaganza of mammoth proportions.

    With a booming economy and the biggest youth population in the world, India has become one of the most sought-after destinations to visit, with the Sunburn Festival becoming a prime factor for driving tourists from around the world to the state of Goa in the month of December. Renowned for its deep-rooted trance music heritage, Goa offers an idyllic location for those looking forward to experience an unforgettable mixture of bass, beats and bliss through the three-day cult Sunburn Festival. 2013 saw Sunburn’s biggest crowd to date, with fans coming together from all corners of the globe including Asia, USA and Europe, and 2014 looks set to be even bigger.

    Percept Live has plans to increase the global fan footprint further in 2014 with a range of innovative  and  unique  marketing  promotions  and  strategic  alliances  with  international partners and associates, thereby creating a heightened spike towards global tourism for Goa.
     

  • Egypt verdict “defies logic, sense, and any semblance of justice

    Egypt verdict “defies logic, sense, and any semblance of justice

    MUMBAI: “Today three colleagues and friends were sentenced, and will continue behind bars for doing a brilliant job of being great journalists.  “Guilty” of covering stories with great skill and integrity.  “Guilty” of defending people’s right to know what is going on in their world.   

     
    “Peter, Mohamed, and Baher and six of our other colleagues were sentenced despite the fact that not a shred of evidence was found to support the extraordinary and false charges against them.  At no point during the long drawn out “trial” did the absurd allegations stand up to scrutiny.  There were many moments during the hearings where in any other court of law, the trial would be thrown out.  There were numerous irregularities in addition to the lack of evidence to stand up the ill-conceived allegations.
     

    “There is no justification whatsoever in the detention of our three colleagues for even one minute.  To have detained them for 177 Days is an outrage.  To have sentenced them defies logic, sense, and any semblance of justice.
     

    “The support shown for Mohamed, Peter, and Baher has been loud, unified, and determined, and has come from every corner of the world.  The call for their freedom has come from journalists, people right around the globe, as well as leaders worldwide.  This great solidarity is a stand for basic freedoms – the freedom of speech, for the right for people to be informed, and for the right for journalists around the world to be able to do their job.  And, of course, a demand to free our colleagues.

     
    “There is only one sensible outcome now.  For the verdict to be overturned, and justice to be recognised by Egypt.  We must keep our voice loud to call for an end to their detention.  Alongside us is a worldwide solidarity, a global call for their release, and a demand for basic freedoms to be respected.  The authorities in Egypt need to take responsibility for their actions, and be held to account by the global community.  

     
    “We will continue with resolve and determination until Baher, Peter, and Mohamed are free and safely reunited with their families.” 

  • The Shamrao Vithal Co-operative Bank adopts a new and fresh logo

    The Shamrao Vithal Co-operative Bank adopts a new and fresh logo

    MUMBAI: SVC Bank (The Shamrao Vithal Co-operative Bank Ltd), lndia 1S one of the top 3 leading multi state scheduled bank today announced a change in its brand logo. This change reflects the bank1S vision for future expansion of the business which includes reinforcing its position as one of lndia1S leading co-operatives.

    Commenting on this, Mr. Suresh Hemmady, Chairman, SVC Bank said “We are extremely optimistic and confident that we are equipped to meet new challenges for business expansion and growth. Our new brand logo is also aimed at garnering recall among todays youth who are an impart ant and crucial segment of our audience. It represents the banks  core values of trust and progress as it takes a step forward. This change enhances the banks status in the country and provides the differentiation needed  to stand aut in a competitive and crowded marketplace.”

    It is a combination of •s• & •v and also the upward spiral signaling growth which culminates into the new logo of SVC Bank heralding a new age of prosperity  for the bank and its customers.

    The new logo element conalllta of 3 banda:

    SVC Bank will usher a crisper and sharper image whilst retaining all the values the bank stands for.

    This announcement comes at a time when SVC Bank witnessed its net profit crossing the landmar1< figure of Ra.100 crorea,with total business crossing Ra.17,500 crorea in FY14 -an increase of more than 16% as compared to FY13.

    Mr.Shrinivas Joshi, MD,stated •The new brand logo is crisp and signifies an organization with a strong focus on ethical business practices. It reinforces SVC Bank’s commitment to provide the vary best of banking services to ensum customer satisfaction.The mbranding represents our ambitions and shows how the bank has evolved into a dynamic and leading bank in mcent yea  S.,.

    The year 2014 has marked well over a century of growth for the bank and its customers. The bank added 17 new branches over the last year taking the total count of its branches across the country to 157. The bank now has a presence in 9 states across the country comprising Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat,Goa, New Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan – the newest addition.

  • Breezer – INDI MIX launched at Hard Rock Cafe by Sunny Leone with MTV Splistvilla launch

    Breezer – INDI MIX launched at Hard Rock Cafe by Sunny Leone with MTV Splistvilla launch

    MUMBAI: The world’s favourite ready to drink beverage, BREEZER introduces BREEZER IndiMix in India. This launch marks the first time a global beverage brand has introduced truly Indian flavours. Two new flavours that are ‘Refreshingly Indian’, Nimbu Paani and Aam Panna are now available across Haryana, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Goa and Karnataka.   The rest of India can expect to have these delicious treats available very soon with another 8 locations launching in the coming month.

     

    BREEZER’s new flavours, Aam Panna and Nimbu Paani create a synergy of the best of India mixed with the west where BREEZER originally hails from. Sunny Leone, top Bollywood star, was an ideal person to launch BREEZER IndiMix as she is the ideal face to represent BREEZER’s truly Indian flavours with a global sensibility.

     

    To mark the exciting launch of BREEZER Indi Mix, a star-studded party was held at Hard Rock Cafe in Gurgaon along with MTV Splitsvilla’s season 7 launch. Bollywood Goddess, Sunny Leone was the special guest of the glittering night and helped mark the launch of the refreshingly Indian, BREEZER IndiMix while celebrating the season launch of MTV Splitsvilla. Sunny Leone was seen revelling with MTV stars, Nikhil Chinapa and Rajiv Laxman, all of whom portrayed their refreshingly Indian side.

     

    The leading Bollywood star looked stunning in a green studded dress styled by Hitendra Kapopara and Bhakti Joshi looking every inch the superstar she is. Also seen at the event were renowned TV personalities Nikhil Chinapa and Rajiv Laxman along with VJ Gaelyn Mendonca and Chef Kunal Kapoor among others. New contestants of MTV splitsvilla season 7 were also seen enjoying the new flavours of BREEZER and toasting the launch of the new season of MTV splitsvilla.

     

    On this momentous occasion, Manish Seth (Director of Sales & Marketing, BACARDI India) says, “We are thrilled to announce the launch of BREEZER IndiMix. These two new flavours are refreshingly Indian and happen to be the first time in India wherein such flavours have been incorporated in an alco pop. This is our twist on two local favorites, both of which are synonymous with being Indian. Aam Panna is a well-balanced spice mix with the flavor of raw mangoes while Nimbu Paani brings a sweet and salty flavour to Breezer. BREEZER has been the mainstay of the Ready to Drink category for many years and today we are proud to have flavours which are special to India, arguably the first time any company has done this in this segment.”

     

    BREEZER IndiMix is now available in Haryana, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Goa and Karnataka.

     

    For more information on BREEZER, visit http://www.breezerindia.com/

  • Discovery Science presents the coolest gizmos in its new series ‘The Gadget Show’

    Discovery Science presents the coolest gizmos in its new series ‘The Gadget Show’

    MUMBAI: Discovery Science, India’s only 24-hour channel dedicated to making science programming relevant, accessible and entertainingbrings an exciting series that features the coolest gadgets from around the world in THE GADGET SHOW.The series will preview and review the newest gadgets, share the latest technology news and bring the best in cutting-edge technology to gadget enthusiasts.

    THE GADGET SHOW will premiereon 1 July, 2014and will air everyday at 9PM on Discovery Science.

    The series is hosted by Ortis Deley and Rachel Annabelle Riley – both English television presenters along with Jon Bentley who specialises in television production and journalism as a chief gadget tester. The hostswill present a complete guide to devices, pushing every conceivable technology to the limit, scouring the globe for the latest and most breath-taking technology.

    The team of experts in THE GADGET SHOW tests a variety of consumer products in their own unique style, making them entertaining and accessible to the viewer. From MP3 players and video cameras, to DVD players and ski jackets with built-in Bluetooth, each episode provides information about how the gadgets work and whether they are actually any good.

    THE GADGET SHOW which is incredibly popular with the tech audience will this year, shine a light on exclusive, incredible gadgets from around the world.