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  • Konica Minolta Gears up to capture the Rajasthan market

    Konica Minolta Gears up to capture the Rajasthan market

    NEW DELHI: Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., a world-class technology company, is on an expansion spree. In line with their plans to expand their product offerings in Rajasthan, they have launched their entire range of A4 Laser Printers and MFPs here in Jaipur (Rajasthan) today.

    This new range of printers has been launched under Pagepro, Magicolor & Bizhub series. Konica Minolta Pagepro covers the mono SFP & MFP series, while Magicolor series offers the path breaking colour range. Bizhub series of A4 devices is targeted at corporate workgroup users.

    Mr. Tadahiko Sumitani, Managing Director of Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt Ltd., commented “We are slowly but steadily penetrating PAN India. After joining hands with partners in South India, we are now entering Rajasthan market with the help of our partners here. We are introducing products and services designed to deliver value to the Indian customer and we will continue to create value for all our stakeholders.”

    The USP of Konica Minolta’s newly launched range is the remarkably high image quality and consistent results through the entire print run. These models, compact in size and high on reliability, are ideal solutions for any small office or home use.

    Marc Info systems, Jaipur, appointed as a distributor will promote Konica Minolta Range of A4 Laser Printers and MFPs in Rajasthan market. The company established in the year 2000 is well connected to the IT retailers of Rajasthan market. Mr. Anil Geriani, Director, Marc Info systems commented “We are glad to be connected with a global brand like Konica Minolta and we will help the company in establishing their network into Rajasthan market”

    Mr. V Balakrishnan, EGM Marketing of Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt Ltd. said, “Konica Minolta in India, over the last three years have established market leadership in Digital Production Printing and Office A3 MFP market. This has been possible, thanks to our excellent colour products and the support of our partners. We are now offering this “colour technology” to A4 users too. We will continue to create value for our customers in India by offering the latest innovations in technology at the right price points.”

  • Get smarter with Discovery Kids new series The Adventures of Tenali Raman

    Get smarter with Discovery Kids new series The Adventures of Tenali Raman

    MUMBAI: NEW DELHI: Folktales have always stood the test of time and there are none better than those that teach you life’s lessons woven in a humorous way. Tenali Raman is one such popular character who inspires children through his intellect, creativity and fearlessness. Discovery Kids in India brings a fresh serving of fun with the timeless jester poet, Tenali Raman in The Adventures of Tenali Raman.

    The Adventures of Tenali Raman starts on November 3 and will airevery Sunday at 10 AM on Discovery Kids. 

    Tenali Raman was regarded as one of the most trusted advisors of King Krishna Deva Raya of Vijayanagara. Considered to be one of the eight wise men in the palace, he was the one who would adorn the court of the King, a great patron of arts and sciences. A much loved poet and court clown extraordinaire, Tenali was held in the highest regard by the King because of his exceptional wit and wisdom. 

    “Rahul Johri, Senior VP and General Manager – South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan-Regional Ad Sales and Southeast Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific said, “Discovery Kids continues to present fascinating India programmes ranging from live action to engaging animation formats such as gully cricket and folklore. The timeless fables of the quick-witted Tenali Raman are a perfect fit with Discovery Kids brand values that lets children imbibe life’s lessons subtly in a fun and creative manner.”

    The series takes children back into the golden era of Kings and courts, poets, jesters, ministers and messengers of the Kingdom of Vijayanagara. This is the place from where the famous collection of stories of Tenali Ramakrishna has originated who is popularly known as Tenali Raman.

    Some captivating fun-filled stories in the series are:

    The Astounding Origin of Tenali Raman: Tenali Raman recalls his past on the occasion of a grand feast hosted by the king. He reveals how a Sanyasi led him and his favourite cat Sundari to seek the blessings of Kali. How he tricks the Goddess to kali granting him the boons of wealth and wisdom forms the crux of the first part. 

    Jeopardy Jester:Rajguru maltreats his servant under the guise of a contract. When the case comes to the court, Tenali Raman agrees to be the servant of the Rajguru. The rest of the story shows how Tenali Raman teaches Rajguru a lesson.  

    The Silly Foreigners-Three eminent foreigners visit Vijayanagara.  Due to a costly lapse the Rajguru loses his post and is made an elephant boy. Adding insult to injury Raman is appointed in place of Rajguru. An angry Rajguru plots with an evil tantric to unseat Raman and how Raman foils the plan forms the rest of the story.

    Imported Horse: A horse trader tries to cheat the King into buying his horses with the help of Rajguru. How Tenali Raman intervenes and foils the plans of the evil horse trader forms the storyline.  

    Tenali Raman and The Thieves: Two expert robbers recruited by Rajguru plan to rob Tenali Raman’s house. Tenali Raman outwits them in a hilarious faceoff.

  • Simba enters Tier 2 cities with 100 stores by 2014 in India

    Simba enters Tier 2 cities with 100 stores by 2014 in India

    MUMBAI: SimbaToys, one of the largest toy manufacturers in the worldand slated to be the largest toy chain in India is all set to expand its reach to Tier 2 cities. Following the opening of existing stores across Mumbai,Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai the company is now ready to extend its reach to Orissa, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh over next few months.

    Commenting on the expansion Shree Narayan Sabharwal, Business Head, Simba Toys India stated “In India, almost 70% of the toy market is unorganized. Simba Toys mission is to let kids play with better quality and safer toys. The idea behind SIMBA stores in India is to establish them as your neighborhood toy store. Through which good quality products come closer to mass consumer across all cities in India, as it’s difficult to have easy access to such toys in India.”

    “We are planning to open 50 outlets across the country by the end of this year”, he further added. German – based toy brand, Simba Toys entered the Indian market through an exclusive franchise arrangement in 2010. Simba Toys opened its first Simba store in 2012 in Mumbai, the financial capital of India.

    Eighteen stores of SIMBA are already operational in diversified locations across the country which includes Delhi-NCR, Madhya Pradesh, Bangalore Mumbai, Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Chennai. The product range includes Back to School range, Steffi, Majorette, Art and Craft, Music.

  • Tata Skys Everywhere TV to go live on Sunday!

    Tata Skys Everywhere TV to go live on Sunday!

    MUMBAI: Tata Sky will change the way you watch television as it goes live with its latest innovation- ‘Everywhere TV’ from Sunday, 27th October, 2013. Currently, available on iOS platforms & soon to be available on Android, Everywhere TV is a unique offering by which Tata Sky subscribers will be able to watch (Live TV) and control (Catch up TV) their television services on the go. Consumers can now choose from a diverse selection of over 50 channels on a single platform instead of downloading and paying for multiple apps offering different channels or services. The excusive offering can be downloaded for free while streaming will be available for an admin fee of just Rs. 60 per month. The application will be accessible on 4G/3G/EDGE/Wi-Fi & broadband services irrespective of the mobile operator used.

  • Sun TV Network app now on Nokia Asha touch and Windows phones

    Sun TV Network app now on Nokia Asha touch and Windows phones

    CHENNAI: Nokia has partnered with Sun Group recently on the availability of Sun TV Network app on its Nokia Asha touch and Nokia Windows Phonesrange. The app provides schedule of the programs for various TV channels and Video of the TV serials available in these channels. Additionally, the app caters to all the four south Indian languages including Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam.

    The Sun TV app can be accessed by Nokia’s Windows Phone users as well as Nokia’s Asha range users and the videos can be accessed from the devices using 3G or WiFi connections.The application will continue to have newer features including live TV as and when the service is made available by Sun TV.

    Commenting on the launch of Sun TV network app on Nokia Asha and Windows phones rangeMr. Viral Oza – Marketing Director, Nokia India said “Today mobile devices are beyond voice for consumers as they are increasingly using their handset as an entertainment hub. We are very excited to partner with Sun TV Network that is India’s largest media conglomerate and we look forward to provide improved user experience to our consumers with the availability of this app”

    From Windows 8 phones perspective, Sun TV app can be accessed by Nokia Lumia 520, Nokia Lumia 620, Nokia Lumia 720, Nokia Lumia 820, Nokia Lumia 920, Nokia Lumia 925, Lumia 625and the more recently launched Lumia 1020. Even consumers using Windows 7.5 phones such as Nokia Lumia 800, Nokia 710, Nokia 610, Nokia Lumia510 and Nokia Lumia 900 can access the app. The Sun TV apps also supports all Asha full touch devices including, Nokia Asha 305, Nokia Asha 306, Nokia Asha 308, Nokia Asha 309, Nokia Asha 311.

    Reiterating the new offering, Mr. Kannan, Chief Technology Officer, Sun TV said “The Sun TV Network app is an important milestone for the company. With more and more consumers looking at their mobile devices for entertainment, we are happy to offer services that will help them stay connected to their favourite show on their favourite channel on-the-go. We are confident that through our partnership with Nokia, we will also be able to strengthen our bond with their large consumer-base.”

  • Battle for the States

    Battle for the States

    MUMBAI: As the 5 states of Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Mizoram go to elections in November-December, CNN-IBN & IBN7, in partnership with THE WEEK, bring to you the most incisive and definitive pre-election survey in these states, conducted by the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS).

    Amidst the tough multi-party competition and hectic campaigning in these states, the survey will give the viewers a head start on the likely outcome of the Assembly elections; delving into seat projections, sensing the mood of the voters in key constituencies and discussing the biggest factors and issues that are going to impact the results.

    With a formidable team of journalists, joined by the best political experts in the country, the survey aims to give its viewers the sharpest and most precise analysis of the elections.
    Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, CNN-IBN, IBN7 and IBN-Lokmat, said, “The pre-poll study is an attempt to sense the mood of the voters and determine how this will impact the overall constitution of the respective State Assemblies. Once again, we are pleased to partner with THE WEEK in this endeavour.”

    Ashutosh, Managing Editor, IBN7 said, “In the run-up to the State Assembly elections, this pre-poll study is an initiative to reach out to voters, understand their issues and how their decision will impact the electoral outcomes in these 5 key poll-bound states.”

    Philip Mathew, Managing Editor, THE WEEK, said, “We are glad to partner with CNN-IBN & IBN7 in conducting this pre-poll survey. As usual, it is our endeavour to give our readers the most thorough insights into the current political and social scenarios in the poll-bound states.”
    To know the findings of this study, tune into ‘Election Tracker’ on CNN-IBN and ‘Mera Vote Meri Sarkar – Agar Abhi Chunav Hon Toh’ on IBN7, from Mon, Oct 28 to Thu, Oct 31 at 8pm.

    You can also read the detailed results and analysis of the survey in the issue of THE WEEK, hitting stands on Nov 1, 2013.

  • Nautanki Films production, Do Dil Ek Jaan successfully completes 100 episodes

    Nautanki Films production, Do Dil Ek Jaan successfully completes 100 episodes

    MUMBAI: The popular television show Do Dil Ek Jaan has completed a successful run of a 100 episodes. Having commenced early this June, the television series is already the #1 show on Star India’s Life OK, having proved its mettle in a short span.

    To commemorate the occasion, the entire cast and crew along with producers Abhinav Shukla and Saurabh Tewari of Nautanki Films celebrated on set. The daily soap revolves around a Kashmiri girl Antara (Nikita Sharma) who moves to the big city – Mumbai with her family and falls in love with a goon Raghu (Ayaz Ahmed).

    Having popularized the on-screen character, Antara on the show, Nikita Sharma expressed her happiness on completion of 100 episodes saying, “Do Dil Ek Jaan has changed my life. I am really overwhelmed and thankful for the love and support I have received from my fans. The completion of a 100 episodes feels really special after all the hard work we have put in. I feel we deserve the win.”

    Also known for the popular daily soap Madhubala, Nautanki Films founder, Abhinav Shukla said “The tremendous response the show received this early has come as a pleasant surprise to us. We are glad that the show has shaped up exactly the way we conceived it. The positive feedback received by the audience is really encouraging.”

    On the road ahead the production house’s co-founder Saurabh Tewari hinted “Viewers can expect major twists in the next four weeks. The ratings are already hitting rooftops, and we are expecting it to rise higher as the plot gets more interesting. Currently the show stands at number 6 online and it is the number one show on Life Ok. It is really exciting to see how, Do Dil Ek Jaan has caught on with the viewers”

    Watch Do Dil Ek Jaan, Mon- Fri 9pm only on Life OK.

  • New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards Announces 2014 Grand Jury

    New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards Announces 2014 Grand Jury

    MUMBAI: New York Festivals® International Television & Film Awards™ announced the 2014 Grand Jury.

    NYF’s TV & Film Awards Grand Jury represents over 150 of the most respected and innovative minds working in the television and film industry today, ensuring diversity and unequaled fairness. This esteemed jury is comprised of award-winning producers, journalists, writers, actors, creative directors, art directors, filmmakers, composers, and programming executives. Nominated from over 40 countries around the globe, these prominent executives play a pivotal role in selecting the World’s Best TV & Films™. Their stellar reputations in the industry ensure that all the entries are given the utmost in professional consideration.

    “We recruit our Grand Jury members from all over the world. We think that points of view from many countries present a 360 perspective. They are award-winning producers, director, writers, editors, who are working on projects now.” said Rose Anderson, Executive Director, New York Festivals Television & Film Awards. “The most common feedback from our judges is the unique experience of viewing programs, stories, and news on a global level. They comment that they are impressed with the quality and diversity of the programs, presentations, and promos they view.”
    To view the complete list of 2014 Television & Film Awards Grand Jury members and recent updates visit: Grand Jury.

    The 2014 Television & Film Awards is still accepting entries. Entry details and competition rules and regulations can be found on the NYF Television & Film Awards website www.newyorkfestivals.com. To view a complete list of categories visit: 

    http://www.newyorkfestivals.com/main.php?p=2,3,6.

    All entries in the 2014 competition will be judged online by the Grand Jury using NYF’s unique judging platform. Award-winning entries will be announced at the NYF International Television & Film Awards on April 8th at the 2014 NAB show in Las Vegas. All competition winners will be promoted via media partners, international press releases, social media, publicity campaigns and featured in the Showcase on the New York Festivals Television& Film Awards website.

    Press inquiries are welcome and should be directed to Gayle Mandel: gmandel@internationalawardsgroup.com

  • Its Raining Gold on Zee Anmol

    Its Raining Gold on Zee Anmol

    MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEE), India’s leading television, media & entertainment conglomerate’s recently launched free-to-air GEC ‘Zee Anmol’ is happy to announce its festive season bonanza for its valued viewers. The channel has plans of daily gifting its ‘anmol’ viewers ‘Ek tola sona’ amongst several other bumper prizes as the gratification of its 2-week contest called ‘Zee Anmol Dekho, Sona Jeeto’. Starting 25th October till 5th November, questions about the channel’s primetime shows will be posed to viewers in the course of their telecast between 6:30 and 10 PM daily. Viewers will be required to SMS ZA <Their Answer> <Their Name> <City Name> to 57575. One lucky winner will take home ‘1 tola sona’ every day and many more will walk away with other exciting prizes. What’s more … winners will be declared on the very next day!

    Positioned as ‘Dil Choo Jaaye’, ‘Zee Anmol’ is a channel that believes in touching people’s hearts through real, genuine emotions depicted through some of the best shows that Indian Television has ever seen. ‘Zee Anmol’ stands for the most invaluable things in life – Love, family, memories! Already available across major MSO’s, cable operators and key DTH platforms such as Dish TV, DD Direct, Tata Sky, Big TV, Siti Cable, Hathway, DEN, Digi Cable and WWIL, ‘Zee Anmol’ showcases some of the choicest, hand-picked content in the history of Indian television including the most unforgettable shows from ZEE’s repository. It features some of the current hot favorite fiction and non-fiction properties of Zee TV as well as entertaining movies and kids’ content. The current programming line-up of ‘Zee Anmol’ includes shows like ‘Pavitra Rishta’, ‘Choti Bahu’, ‘Saat Phere’, ‘Naagin’, ‘Maayka’, ‘Kasamh Se’, ‘Sindoor’, ‘Jhansi ki Rani’, ‘India’s Best Dramebaaz’, ‘Shabaash India’ and ‘Dance India Dance’ amongst others.

    Tune in to ‘Zee Anmol’ for entertainment that is bound to touch your hearts. It cant get better for the viewers to win gold every day.
     

  • Yahoo partnering with Samsung to provide latest news and weather reports on TV

    Yahoo partnering with Samsung to provide latest news and weather reports on TV

    MUMBAI: For most of us, TV is part of our everyday lives. Whether you turn it on first thing in the morning when you wake up or prefer to watch it after a long day, it’s one of our most familiar habits. That’s why we’re excited to share that Yahoo is partnering with Samsung to bring our latest news and weather information to your TV screen. Rolling out in select markets around the globe, the “NewsON” panel delivers the latest local news articles, videos and weather to Samsung Smart TV users with the click of a remote.

    Now, when you need instant information about current events, you can click over to “NewsON” for a snapshot of the latest headlines. Once a story gets your interest, click through to see the summary, full article, or streaming news video. Or check the weather with weekly forecasts combined with location and weather based photos from Flickr.

    The “NewsON” panel is available on Samsung Smart TVs in select countries in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. It’s the first product from a new, multi-year partnership to bring more Yahoo content and services to Samsung Smart TVs worldwide. Stay tuned!