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  • highlight Sony Entertainment – Crime Patrol

    highlight Sony Entertainment – Crime Patrol

    UTTAR PRADESH : Aruna Sampath, a political figure in Uttar Pradesh is shot dead while traveling to Lucknow. How was it that she was killed inside a bus shot at yet no one heard any sound any scream? A maze of rivalry revenge and bloodbath was unraveled as the investigations progressed. Power is poison it is said. Power corrupts it is said. Yet the powerful or those with the penchant for power play the game and fall a prey to the game. An entire web of criminal intent; an ambitious woman with a penchant for power Aruna Sampath, and a daughter in law not willing to be subjugated. A chain of criminal conspiracies, a series of crimes. Love turning into despise, despise not willing to subside, a child at the heart of the rivalry, and two men, two loyal men supposedly betraying. A daughter in law Vibha no longer staying with the family.

    Two ex-confidantes Atul Sharma and Aditya Shrivastava no longer in good books of the family. Why did two confidantes turn against Aruna Sampath and how did they gang up with a disgruntled daughter in law? Did the three get together and carry out the killing?

  • Cornitos brings the fresh flavor Wasabi for the nacho lovers

    Cornitos brings the fresh flavor Wasabi for the nacho lovers

    MUMBAI : Cornitos, the flagship brand of GreenDot Health Foods Ltd introduces the fresh flavor “Wasabi” as a part of its exotic range of Nacho Crisps. The 100% corn snack is a fiery hot Japanese Flavor which unleashes an intense and extremely different experience.

    The Flavor is tempting and refreshes the taste buds with exotic taste. Wasabi is derived from the Japanese plant which tastes like strong horseradish and is used in cookery, especially in powder or paste form as an accompaniment to raw fish.

    Price:-
    ·150g Pack: Rs. 85/- per pack

    Availability: – It is available all across the retail outlets

    “Bringing one of the scrumptious flavors for the nacho lovers is a challenge in itself. By introducing Wasabi, we are expecting positive response for this fresh flavor in the exotic range.. We welcome the innovation and believe in providing variety through our flavors to our target audience. We are constantly ensuring to bring the best of Healthy snack to our consumers”, underlines Mr. Vikram Agarwal, Founder & Director of Greendot Health Foods Limited.

  • Exclusively.IN Presents Runway Show by Iconic Indian Designer Manish Arora at IAACs 15th Anniversary Entertainment Gala

    Exclusively.IN Presents Runway Show by Iconic Indian Designer Manish Arora at IAACs 15th Anniversary Entertainment Gala

    MUMBAI : Exclusively.in, the world’s leading online retailer for Indian fashion, presents its first fashion show in the U.S. by none other than the acclaimed designer Manish Arora. Known for a rich palette of psychedelic colours and kitsch motifs in garments that combine traditional Indian crafts like embroidery, appliqué and beading with Western silhouettes, Arora’s clothing will grace the runway of the Indo-American Arts Council’s 15th Anniversary Gala, taking place on hursday, Nov. 21 from 6 p.m. onwards at the Angel Orensanz Foundation for the Performing Arts (172 Norfolk Street on the Lower East Side). This auspicious occasion will also mark the launch of Arora’s online store, www.manisharora.com, powered by Exclusively.in. Arora’s “Holi Holy” film will also premiere in New York at the IAAC’s 15th Anniversary Gala. The film celebrates widows from Varanasi, the holiest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism and Jainism through holi color and a vivid, eye-catching collection.

    “Showcasing Manish’s incredible Indo-Western collection at the same venue where Lady Gaga did her Vogue photo shoot and ‘Sex and the City’ star Sarah Jessica-Parker married Matthew Broderick is rather befitting,” said Exclusively.IN CEO Sunjay Guleria. “Manish is synonymous with Haute Couture, and we are so proud to be celebrating his line with the Indo American Arts Council’s loyal and sophisticated audience on the monumental occasion of its 15th anniversary.”

    In addition to a surprise celebrity show stopper for the Manish Arora collection, the evening’sentertainment will also include the Oscar-wining duo: singer/songwriter/composer Paul Williams (Oscar winner with Barbara Streisand for “Evergreen”, Grammy and Golden Globe Hall of Fame) with pianist/composer Kenny Ascher, of “Rainbow Connection” (from The Muppet Movie) fame.

    The IAAC will honour three outstanding Indian-Americans, author Salman Rushdie, filmmaker Mira Nair and Dr. Manjula Bansal, for their commitment and contributions to the global artistic community. The emcee for the evening will be comedian Dan Nainan, and some of the celebrities presenting awards and walking the red carpet include: chef and author Madhur Jaffrey, actor Sarita Choudhury (Homeland), writer and fi lmmaker Sabrina Dhawan, actor Sakina Jaffrey (House of Cards), author, screenwriter, producer Tracey Jackson, tabla artist and musician Suphala, Consul General of India Dhyaneshwar Mulay, Ambassador Vijay Nambiar, Ambassador Manjeev Puri, actors Reshma Shetty (Royal Pains), Deep Katadare and Lisa Ray, just to name a few.

    IAAC is the first and only Indian Arts Council in the United States representing all of the artistic disciplines, including theatre, dance, music, film, folk arts, literature and fashion. The IAAC pioneered the first annual Indian theatre, film, dance and playwright festivals in the country, as well as an annual travelling exhibition of contemporary Indian art. The IAAC’s programs attract packed audiences and amazing media coverage – ethnic, mainstream and international outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, BBC, Variety, New York Daily News, NY1, CNN IBN, and Huffington Post, just to name a few.

    “IAAC has been the perfect platform for nourishing and promoting Indian heritage, through the medium of performing arts, in our adopted homeland – the U.S.,” said Dr. Manjula Bansal, one of the honorees at the gala. “The IAAC has done invaluable work in creating a showcase for Indian Americans in many art forms. I’m delighted to have been a supporter from the earliest days,” said author and IAAC supporter Salman Rushdie. “Love and salaams to dynamic Aroon and the IAAC for bringing us our cinema for 15 years. Woo Hoo!” exclaims Mira Nair whose film Monsoon Wedding closed the first IAAC film festival.

    Tables at the gala range in value from $5,000 to $25,000, and individual tickets are available for $500. For more information and to purchase your advance tickets, please visit www.iaac.us.
    For a quick 30-second look at the gala event, Click here. For the 15 years of IAAC promo video, Click here. Interviews and images are available upon request. Pre-event coverage of this event is encouraged.

    MEDIA CHECK-IN FOR A SPOT ON THE RED CARPET BEGINS AT 5:30 P.M. MEDIA RSVP IS REQUIRED FOR ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS.

  • Design meets artistry at House of Tales

    Design meets artistry at House of Tales

    MUMBAI : House of Tales, Kala Ghoda’s first cross disciplinary event gallery, will be holding a pop up store of luxury swimwear & resort wear by Shivan & Narresh and bespoke furniture by Anjali Mody of Josmo Studio on 22nd November 2013. This pop up store will also showcase organic desserts and treats from AMAi by Aishwarya Nair. AMAi, a healthy desserts and treats brand, offers gluten free pastries with zero processed sugar.

    House of Tales is a versatile event gallery that beautifully adapts to any event and creates a platform for brands to create a meticulous synergy to serve their patrons. The Cruise Resort collection by Shivan & Narresh blends beautifully with the artistic one of a kind furniture by Josmo Studio, a boutique furniture design studio by Anjali Mody. These products will be available for the patrons to purchase during the event.

    Shivan & Narresh, known for the 100% handcrafted stitch-free surfaced beachwear made in 100% Italian fabrics also made Lycra Sari and the Bikini Sari popular. The brand has been worn by celebrities ranging from Dita Von Teese, Fergie, Nicki Minaj, Padma Lakshmi to Selita Banks.

    Anjali Mody’s passion to convert intangible ideas into tangible objects transpired into Josmo Studio. The tailored and one of a kind furniture pieces have been decorating various homes as well as hotels.

    Swim wear by Shivan & Narresh, artistic & contemporary furniture by Josmo Studio and scrumptious organic delights by AMAi. House of Tales provides the perfect recipe for a soothing retail therapy.

    Be a part of this pop up boutique which boasts an amalgamation of design, ideas, and inspiration behind these exclusive brands. Come review their collections and interact with the founders themselves!

    Check out the collection blending beautifully in the gallery.

  • Discovery channel and tlc ranked as the most attractive factual entertainment & lifestyle brands by Trust Research Advisory

    Discovery channel and tlc ranked as the most attractive factual entertainment & lifestyle brands by Trust Research Advisory

    MUMBAI : Discovery’s flagship networks in India – Discovery Channel and TLC have been awarded the most Attractive Brands in the Factual Entertainment and Lifestyle category, respectively, in the India’s Most Attractive Brands Report 2013, conducted by Trust Research Advisory (TRA).

    Rahul Johri, Senior Vice President and General Manager – South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan-Regional Ad Sales and Southeast Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, “This recognition reiterates our unmatched leadership in the factual and lifestyle genres and demonstrates the brands’ nationwide allure. It truly reflects the immense contribution and the continuous ingenuity applied by the Discovery employees.”

    The report is based on primary research conducted with ‘consumer-influencers’ from across 16 cities based on TRA’s proprietary matrix of 36 brand attractive traits. With this report, Trust Research Advisory wants to highlight a critical differentiator for brands in a highly competitive and fragmented market – attractiveness. The report presents concepts to bring forth ‘Brand Attractiveness’ and classifies the top brands across various genres by analysing stakeholder behavior.

  • Special Programming: Azab Pradesh Ki Gazab Kahani

    Special Programming: Azab Pradesh Ki Gazab Kahani

    MUMBAI : This week on the special programming on the upcoming Assembly election, IBN7 puts its spotlight on the state, Madhya Pradesh in its half hour travelogue Mera Vote Meri Sarkar – Chunav Yatra. In that special show called Azab Pradesh Ki Gazab Kahani we try to capture the pulse of the people of Madhya Pradesh, their culture, electorate and the political lineage. Also, on the special series Chunavi Chaupal – Delhi 2013 IBN7 team visits Badarpur, Tilak Nagar, Janakpuri, Uttam Nagar, R K Puram and conducts interactive sessions between people and politicians aiming to highlight and discuss local issues of importance.

    Don’t forget to catch Azab Pradesh Ki Gazab Kahani from 18th to 22nd Nov (Mon-Fri) @ 9.30 PM and Chunavi Chaupal – Delhi 2013 on 18th to 22nd Nov (Mon-Fri) @ 7.30 PM only on IBN7.

  • amfAR HOLDS INAUGURAL INDIA GALA

    amfAR HOLDS INAUGURAL INDIA GALA

    MUMBAI : Some of the most distinguished figures in Indiansociety joined Sharon Stone, Hilary Swank, AbhishekBachchan, AishwaryaRaiBachchan, amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole,amfAR CEO Kevin Robert Frost, and Cyrus Poonawalla, Ph.D. last night at the inaugural amfAR India gala in support of amfAR’s innovative AIDS research programs.

    The black tie event, held at The TajMahal Palace Hotel, featured a cocktail reception, dinner, and a gold-themed fashion show featuring exclusive looks by RohitBal, Abu Jani-SandeepKhosla, and TarunTahiliani with jewels by Azva, TarunTahiliani for Azva, Symetree, and Amrapali. The evening concluded with a high-energy performance by pop sensation Ke$ha, whosesongs including her hits “Animal,” “We R Who We R,” and “TikTok,” had guests dancing into the night.

    amfAR CEO Kevin Robert Frost invited actress and producer Hilary Swank to the stage at the exclusive event. Ms. Swank gave opening remarks and introduced amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole, who spoke about amfAR’s global HIV/AIDS eradication initiatives and the important role of research in ending the epidemic. Bollywood luminaries AbhishekBachchan and AishwaryaRaiBachchan also addressed the more than 300 guests in attendance. In a highlight of the evening, amfAR Global Fundraising Chairman Sharon Stone took the stage and made an impassioned call to action to the many business and cultural heavyweights in the room, saying “There isn’t a family who has not been touched by AIDS.”

    Other notable guests included Neeta Ambani, Anuj Gupta, Rocky Malhotra, VenugopalDhoot, VikramChatwal, Lisa Haydon, Dimple Kapadia, Parmeshwar Godrej, NargisFakhri, SonalChauhan, Torquhil Campbell, Duke of Argyll, Dino Morea, and NanditaMahtani, among many others.
    amfAR India was made possible by Presenting Sponsor Cyrus Poonawalla, Signature Sponsors LoveGold and Delta Air Lines, Automotive Partner BMW, and Partner Chivas.

  • Zee Media launches 5th edition of its much awarded Voter Awareness Program

    Zee Media launches 5th edition of its much awarded Voter Awareness Program

    NEW DELHI: Zee Media is launching its fifth edition of the much acclaimed and much awarded voter awareness initiative Aapka Vote Aapki Taqat (AVAT) keeping in view the upcoming assembly elections in five states and national election next year from 15th November, starting from Korba in Chhattisgarh.

    The initiative AVAT aims at encouraging voters to participate in electoral process, and addreses the issue of decreasing voter percentage. The objective of rolling out the initiative is to make India a successful democracy. The Election Commission of India too acknowledged the initiative and lends its support since the inception of the initiative in 2009.

    The Campaign creates awareness about the importance of voting and to sensitize voters to ensure a responsible and accountable government is in place. AVAT encourages first time voters to register and participate in upcoming assembly and National elections.

    Under Aapka Vote Aapki Taqat, various awareness ground events will be conducted in four states i.e., Delhi, Rajasthan, Chattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh to facilitate direct interaction with the target group and encourage voter participation. A 360 degree multi-media promotion of the campaign across TV, Print, Radio etc will further raise awareness and cover maximum audience. Through Social media platform, youth will be targeted and encouraged for registration and participation. Dedicated micro-site will serve as a platform to interact and empower people with requisite information where people can share their concerns for not voting.

    This year Aapka Vote Aapki Taqat will launch an online service ‘Know Your Candidate’, which will provide key details about the candidates vying for the votes in various constituencies.

    Zee Media Corporation Ltd. has been emphasizing on this initiative in various states where Elections has been announced since the series started in 2009. Aapka Vote Aapki Taqat has been recognized by Limca Book of Records as India’s Biggest Voter Awareness Campaign, supported by Election Commission of India and has emerged as the most impactful campaign of all media campaigns. In 2013, Aapka Vote Aapki Taqat won the National Award by Election Commission of India.

    On the occasion, Rohit Kumar, Marketing Head, Zee Media, said, “Zee Media Corporation Ltd. has been consistently trying to create voter awareness, which in turn will increase voter percentage. Convincing young voters will ensure to bring honest, effective and stable government. Zee Media always believes that to change a system one needs to be a part of the system. The Campaign has been successful in reaching the grass roots of the country, and also to mobilize the youth of India in association with various youth influential organizations.”
    About Zee Media Corporation Ltd:

    Zee Media Corporation Ltd., the largest News Network in India, has a unique cluster of news, current affairs and regional news channels under the banner, including Zee News, Zee Business, Zee Punjab Haryana Himachal, Zee 24 Taas, Zee Madhya Pradesh Chhatisgarh, Zee Uttar Pradesh Uttrakahand, 24 Ghanta, Zee 24 Ghantalu & Zee Rajasthan. The Media powerhouse has comprehensive and more options for the new age news consumer through Zeenews.com – which is one of the fastest growing news websites in India as per Comscore Direct, Google Analytics and has strong social media presence, not only in India but across the globe as well. As a responsible media house, the network has been committed to serve the nation, not only by providing relevant and quality news, but also by highlighting issues of national significance and addressing them regularly. For further details please visit: http://zeenews.india.com

  • Zee Business consistently remains the No.1 Business Channel in India

    Zee Business consistently remains the No.1 Business Channel in India

    NEW DELHI: Zee Business, the business channel from Zee Media Corporation Ltd. continues its trend of being the No. 1 business channel has proved that it is the most preferred business channel in India and has been a resounding hit. As per the latest TAM data, the channel is No. 1 in terms of viewership, leaving behind the competition.

    India’s first 24 hour Hindi business channel, Zee Business has emerged as the nation’s preferred source of business news amongst all English & Hindi business channels. Zee Business tops the charts with highest GTVT’000 of 1901 (Source: TAM, TG: CS 25+ Male ABC, Market: HSM, Period: wk 45 ’13), which is even higher than all English business channels put together.

    Going by its philosophy “Aapka Faayda”, the channel strikes right balance with national and international business news. Zee Business give a complete and comprehensive update about the markets to its viewers, and takes credit in expanding the viewership for business channels beyond the stock market trading hours with an aggressive evening programming and a varied weekend line-up.

    Alok Agarwal, CEO Zee Media Corporation Ltd said, “We are glad that our viewers have put us in No. 1 again which shows our efforts have been accepted and rewarded by them. We will keep on trying to provide them best content in the future as well.”

    Samir Ahluwalia, Editor, Zee Business said, “We are thankful to our educated and empowered viewers for making us no. 1. We promise to deliver better programming mix and content which will be successful in educating & empowering the viewers. It has been our constant endeavor to deliver relevant and useful content to the viewers on a daily basis, and this is the reason why we have been preferred over the competition”.

    About Zee Business

    Zee Business, was conceived to offer ‘information’ and ‘insight’ and bring business and economy coverage to the viewers in their own language. It is the channel to profit and wealth and strives to create an entrepreneurial climate in the country that can help stimulate innovation and drive economic growth. ZEE BUSINESS continuously strives to empower viewers on smart decision-making related to investments, savings and spending. It endeavors to meet the highest standards of editorial excellence and always make its content relevant to the work and lives of its viewers.

  • Amway Opportunity Foundation celebrates Amway Children & World Service Week

    Amway Opportunity Foundation celebrates Amway Children & World Service Week

    NEW DELHI: -Amway Opportunity Foundation (AOF), the corporate social responsibility arm of Amway India, today kicked off celebrations for Children’s week, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of its “Amway One by One Campaign for Children”. Through this campaign, Amway Opportunity Foundation touches lives of over 1 lakh children across India and ten million children across the globe. In this week long celebration, AOF, in association with its 40 partner NGOs, will organize various social activities across cities including Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hubli, Guwahati, to mention a few.

    The highlights of children’s week will include a mega health camp in Delhi, which AOF will organize in association with Mahavir International. This health camp is scheduled for November 20 to 22 and expected to benefit close to 1500 children. In Kolkata, AOF will organize a Children’s Fair which will include various activities like Quiz competition, Rally with visually-challenged children and seminars on various issues related to children.

    In Mumbai, the celebrations will include a special workshop for children and puppet show, followed by an exhibition-cum-sale of handmade products made by less privileged children. In Hubli, AOF will celebrate Children’s week with a difference by organizing a kids fashion show, in association with Fashion design institute and partner NGO Channels of Love.

    Commenting on the occasion Mr. William S. Pinckney, Chairman, Amway Opportunity Foundation, said “My heart fills with joy watching the young children getting benefitted. Amway has been one of the prominent companies in the country making a difference to the lives of the under privileged and would continue to extend its support to the society at large.”

    About Amway One by One Campaign: The Amway One by One Campaign for Children was launched in 2003, with its focus to help children in need. Amway distributors and employees have impacted 10 million lives by volunteering for hundreds of projects. They include providing kitchen facilities to help prepare nutritive meals for children in rural China, supporting welfare centers in South Korea and building homes for families in Latin America. Amway people have given life-saving immunizations to children in Africa and funded life-changing medical programs in Asia. In India, Amway’s National Project for the Visually Challenged had ensured that 85,000 school-going children, had access to Braille textbooks. 15 projects were undertaken in as many as 12 states in this project. AOF also channelized its energies in setting up 16 fully-equipped computer centres for visually challenged children in 16 cities. Under Project Sunrise, AOF joined hands with 40 partner NGOs and schools in different parts of the country and supporting them in health & education. 

    This marks the 10th anniversary of Amway’s Global One by One Campaign for Children as well as 15th anniversary of Amway Opportunity Foundation in India, and thus celebrating World Service Week with a focus on less privileged children of society.

    About Amway Opportunity Foundation (AOF): AOF is a registered non-profit organization which looks after Amway India’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and has been actively associated with several projects dedicated towards child welfare across the country. One of the biggest challenges in education of visually impaired children is to make books available in Braille, text or audio described format so that students can read themselves. Under the National Project for the Blind, AOF with its partners AICB and NAB has ensured making available Braille textbooks to over 85,000 school-going visually challenged children in 15 states. The foundation has instituted 16 computer centers for excellence across India to help visually challenged students for education using Information technology.