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  • ZEE Keralam introduces SaReGaMaPa Keralam stickers, viewers show their support to their favourite contestants

    ZEE Keralam introduces SaReGaMaPa Keralam stickers, viewers show their support to their favourite contestants

    NEW DELHI:  Into less than a year and a half of running, entertainment channel ZEE Keralam, has carved a space in the minds of the Malayalee audience and their first music reality show, SaReGaMaPa Keralam, has made it even closer to people’s hearts. The show since its inception has shown steady growth. With the SaReGaMaPa Keralam nearing the grand finale to be aired this ‪August 15 evening at 5.30 PM, ZEE Keralam is leaving no stone unturned to delight and entice their fans and viewers. ZEE Keralam in a unique initiative introduced WhatsApp stickers of the SaReGaMaPa contestants.  This is the first time that a reality show in Malayalam is bringing out WhatsApp stickers to cheer for their reality show contestants.

    The WhatsApp stickers are introduced to make the audience cheer their favourite contestants.

    SaReGaMaPa, the flagship show of Zee Entertainment Enterprises celebrated its 25th year this May. The Malayalam version of the show started airing a year ago. The show has garnered the love and interest of the Malayalee audience in no time, and the contestants have garnered a strong support base from the audience for their amazing talent and calibre in singing. Five finalists have already been selected which include Aswin Vijayan, Libin Scaria, Swetha Ashok, Keerthana SK, and Jasim Jamal. The sixth finalist will be either Akbar or Sreejish depending on who gets the maximum votes from the public.

    SaReGaMaPa Keralam is a unique music reality show that has made the majority of its contestants' playback singers during the course of the show.

    The show is judged by singer Sujatha and music-directors Shaan Rahman and Gopi Sundar. The show has a ‘Grand Jury’, which comprises known musicians like Kannur Sheriff and Mithun Jayaraj who guide them on a regular basis and have been instrumental in turning the show contestants into Playback Singers.

  • Capital India Finance Limited appoints Dr Harsh Kumar Bhanwala as Executive Chairman

    Capital India Finance Limited appoints Dr Harsh Kumar Bhanwala as Executive Chairman

    NEW DELHI: Capital India Finance Limited, today announced the appointment of Dr Harsh Kumar Bhanwala, an Industry Veteran and former Chairman – NABARD, as the Executive Chairman, to the board with effect from August 6, 2020.

    Welcoming Dr. Harsh Kumar Bhanwala on board as Executive Chairman Capital India Finance Limited  promoter SK Narvar said,” We are extremely pleased to have Dr Bhanwala on board with us as Executive Chairman and extend our warmest regards and good wishes on behalf of the entire team at Capital India Finance Ltd (CIFL). I am confident that Dr. Bhanwala’s immense experience of more than two decades will add greater value to the Capital India Group and take it to the next growth phase. I wish him a successful journey ahead and look forward to his valuable insights and expertise to fuel Company’s growth plans”

    Speaking on the appointment, Dr Bhanwala said: “I am delighted to be a part of Capital India family. It’s a great opportunity to work with the incredible pool of talent present in the company. With my 25 years of experience in the financial sector, I am confident to add value to the company's operation enabling further growth of Capital India.

    In these challenging times when the whole world is fighting Covid-19 pandemic, it is important for companies in the financial sector to stay relevant and keep introducing innovative strategies to create large customer base and achieve company’s growth. “

    Prior to joining, Capital India, Dr Bhanwala has been the Chairman – NABARD and the Executive Director of India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd. (IIFCL) and functioned as its Chairman and Managing Director from 2012 to 2013.

    Dr Bhanwala holds a Post-Graduate degree in Management from IIM, Ahmedabad and is also a PhD holder. He has also been the Managing Director of Delhi State Cooperative Bank Ltd (DSCB), during its turning around (1999 to 2005). During his stay with NABARD & DSCB, he led various initiatives related to Financial Inclusion, Microfinance, Coop. Credit Institutions, Rural Infrastructure Project Development and Project Appraisal related to Agricultural Projects.

  • Hungama partners with telecom operators in Switzerland, Poland, Saudi Arabia and other countries

    Hungama partners with telecom operators in Switzerland, Poland, Saudi Arabia and other countries

    MUMBAI: Hungama, a digital entertainment company had announced strategic partnerships with leading telecom operators in Switzerland, Poland, Saudi Arabia and other countries, further strengthening its presence in international markets. These operators include the three largest telecom providers in Switzerland – Swisscom, Sunrise and Salt Mobile, T-Mobile Polska and Plus – two  telecom operators in Poland, and STC, Zain and Virgin Mobile – three of the primary telecom providers in Saudi Arabia. In addition to these, Hungama has also partnered with Ooredoo in Palestine, Batelco in Bahrain and Ncell in Nepal. Aimed at making subscriptions and billing more convenient, these partnerships will allow users to access a premium range of multilingual and multi-genre music and video content through Hungama Music, Hungama’s music streaming service and Hungama Play, Hungama’s video streaming platform.

    Through a Hungama Music subscription, international users gain access to an extensive range of HD music and music videos in leading Indian languages like Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati and more. A Hungama Play subscription gives users access to a premium library of Hindi and regional movies, original shows, TV shows, short films, kids’ content and short format videos across genres like music, lifestyle, humour etc.

    Speaking about the international expansion, Hungama Digital Media COO Siddhartha Roy said, “There is immense demand for Indian content in international markets. In the past 3 years, we have seen a 2x increase in consumption across various regions and have been taking significant steps that not only make it easier for users to subscribe to our services but also help us strengthen our global footprint. We are glad to partner with some of the leading telecom operators in each of these regions and look forward to offering an enriching experience to their users. Additionally, we are also actively working towards solidifying our presence further in Europe, North America, Africa and Asia Pacific regions.”

    Hungama Music and Hungama Play’s apps are available on all leading app stores across different ecosystems in over 190 countries. International users can subscribe using cards or various payment gateways offered by their telecom operators.

  • Zee Tamil to air its fiction shows 7 days a week!

    Zee Tamil to air its fiction shows 7 days a week!

    NEW DELHI: Zee Tamil, one of Tamil Nadu’s General Entertainment Channel has been consistently entertaining its viewers over the last decade by presenting them with shows that have varied content and novel concepts.  Over the years, the viewers have come to be deeply connected and invested with the channel through its beloved fiction shows and the wide palette of characters whose journeys are etched in the minds and hearts of the viewers. In celebration of the viewers’ love for their favourite shows, Zee Tamil will now be airing its fiction shows from Monday through Sunday! Audiences can now catch their favourite shows such as ‘Sembaruthi’, ‘Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari’, ‘Yaaradi Nee Mohini’, Gokulathil Seethai’, Sathya and ‘Neethane Enthan Ponvasantham’ all seven days of the week.

    In line with its commitment to entertain and in the spirit of spreading cheer and positivity among its audiences during these difficult times, the channel has been finding fresh and innovative ways to entertain its audiences during the lockdown as well. Recently, they announced the comeback of their fiction shows with fresh content with a digital and on-air campaign titled ‘Idhaythal inaivom, idhaiyum kadapom’ – the essence of which is, if we come together in spirit, this too shall be overcome.

    Moreover, now that Zee Tamil’s fiction shows are back on the air with fresh content, it is time for its non-fiction shows to follow suit! From 9 August onwards, Zee Tamil’s favourite non-fiction shows, ‘Tamizha Tamizha’ and ‘Genes’, will be airing every Sunday from 12– 1.30 pm and 1.30 – 2.30 pm respectively.  These shows, at the helm of which are renowned and well-known faces of the industry – director Karupazhaniyappan & veteran actress Priya Raman – have found wide popularity amongst its audiences and is sure to continue to liven up their Sundays with fresh content starting this week.

  • WTF Sports Launches in India and Globally and appoints Harmanpreet Kaur and Suresh Raina as Global Brand Ambassadors

    WTF Sports Launches in India and Globally and appoints Harmanpreet Kaur and Suresh Raina as Global Brand Ambassadors

    WTF Sports, one of India’s biggest fantasy sports gaming platform has today formally announced their launch in India and Globally and appointed famed cricketers, Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian squad at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2020 and Suresh Raina, the IPL superstar as Global Brand Ambassadors with the latter also joining the brand as a Strategic Partner.

    The announcement was made through a web conference with prominent cricket host, Vikram Sathaye moderating and hosting the webinar and Vinit Bhatia, Manit Parikh and Yash Kadakia Co-Founders – India and Global, WTF Sports introducing the cricketers as the Global Brand Ambassadors.

    The app currently hosts three major sports, multiple playing modes and exciting contests, ensuring that sports fans can get more skilful by letting them strategize and use their sports knowledge into rewarding behaviour. Users can create their own team made up of real-life players from upcoming matches, score points based on their on-field performance and compete with other fans. The app lets you manage your own team, mentor them and invite your friends to join in.

    Commenting on the launch and announcement Vinit Bhatia, Manit Parikh and Yash Kadakia, Co-Founders of WTF Sports – India and Global said, “We’re excited to launch WTF Sports and indulge the sports fanatic and have them use their sports knowledge. Harmanpreet and Suresh are some of the top players from the Indian cricketing world, they’re also great sportspeople, their energy, fierceness and strategic bent of mind is what makes them great Global Brand Ambassadors and they’re the perfect embodiment of the platform. It was also extremely exciting to have Suresh on board as a Strategic Partner with us and help us evolve the platform as we go along.

    Talking about the association, Harmanpreet Kaur, Global Brand Ambassador of WTF Sports said, “WTF Sports was the perfect fit with me, I can use strategy and my experience while playing, I’ve actually learnt to strategize better as I’ve played along. Additionally, when we were under lockdown and I couldn’t really practice, it was fun to come on the platform and feel like I’m still playing.”

    Suresh Raina, Strategic Partner and Global Brand Ambassador of WTF Sports said, “It is exciting to be a part of a fantasy sports platform like WTF Sports not just as an ambassador but also as the strategic partner, it is everything that I embody and what I believe in, it’s fierce, fun and competitive.”

  • ITC Savlon augments its Personal Wash portfolio

    ITC Savlon augments its Personal Wash portfolio

    New Delhi: With Unlock 2.0, the changes in consumer lifestyle and behavior is evident. Preferences have evolved with hygiene being pivotal to wellbeing. ITC Savlon extends its hygiene portfolio in personal wash with the introduction of Savlon Hexa Advanced Soap and Bodywash. Savlon Hexa hand sanitizer liquid for quick and persistent action was introduced in the first phase of the national lockdown to help consumers and frontline medical professionals alike.

    Savlon Hexa Advanced Soap and Bodywash with Hexa pro power are scientifically designed with experts to provide anti-viral and anti-bacterial protection.^* Savlon Hexa Advanced Bodywash crafted with Milk Proteins, challenges  the  category with an  offering of germ protection*, moisturization and soft skin.

    ITC Limited, chief executive, personal care products business Sameer Satpathy said, “The new normal has reconstructed everyday habits with hygiene taking precedence. Consumers are today more discerning about their choices in everyday life and are adopting stringent precautionary measures to ensure wellbeing. Savlon Hexa Advanced is an offering in the personal wash category, that combines a balance of germ protection* and skin cleansing & care.”

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  • Indian television premiere of psychotic thriller ‘The Lodge’ only on &flix, &PrivéHD and Zee Café

    Indian television premiere of psychotic thriller ‘The Lodge’ only on &flix, &PrivéHD and Zee Café

    MUMBAI: Repent and all your sins will be forgiven! Directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, comes an extreme psychological thriller that will make you think that everything is fine up until the moment you realise it’s all an illusion. The lingering fear that wraps you in cold chills usually stems from the sins of your past and can invariably make you see and hear things that are just a figment of your imagination.  The Lodge laden with mystery, paranoia and a deranged past about a suicide cult will be having its Indian Televison Premiere this Sunday, 9 August on Zee Café at 2 pm, &flix at 1 pm and 9 pm and &PrivéHD at 3 pm. Starring Riley Keough, Jaeden Martell, Lia McHugh and Richard Armitage, the movie about your past meeting your present in an intertwined fate makes for a must watch cold blooded psychotic horror.

    Escaping from an unsettling past, Grace Marshall (Riley Keough) who is a step-mother to Aidan (Jaeden Martell) and young Mia (Lia McHugh) decides to spend Christmas in the cold eerie isolated family lodge where she hopes to reconcile with her step kids. Unbeknownst to her, the lodge holds a secret that reveals to the kids the horrors that Grace and her father, a leader of a suicide cult were a part of. As things get out of hand, Grace loses a bit of her sanity when she realises that she is playing a pawn in one of her own mind games and faces an existential crisis that she must get out of by purging herself of her own guilt.

    The Lodge drives a wedge in the plot that makes the audiences question the very fabric of reality in this nerve wrecking premiere.

    Catch the Indian Television Premiere of the awe gaping horror ‘The Lodge’ this Sunday, 9 August  on Zee Café at 2 pm, &flix at 1 pm and 9 pm and &PrivéHD at 3 pm

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  • VLMS (VERIFIED LEADS & MARKETING SERVICES) GLOBAL SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES ‘SPEAQIN’

    VLMS (VERIFIED LEADS & MARKETING SERVICES) GLOBAL SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES ‘SPEAQIN’

    Driven by the demand for remote and virtual work, 2020 has exposed us to the necessity of video conferencing be it at any corner of the world. An individual today, is not just dependent on the phone he/she uses but feels the importance to be productive and get acquainted to the new aged technology. Standing tall to the consumer’s demands and requirements, A Pune based B2B Technology and scalable demand generation company, VLMS – Verified Leads & Marketing Services Global successfully launches its homegrown video conferencing solution called 'SpeaQin' (Spea:king), a Made in India video conferencing solution.

    SpeaQin allows seamless communication in scheduling a remote video conference between two parties. It highly focuses on the simplicity and security of the end users as no meeting data is stored on the servers. Through SpeaQin, an individual, groups and organizations can collaborate remotely with ease on multiple platforms. The solution consists of industry leading features like, seamless video meetings for up to 100 participants at a time, easy screen sharing, unmatched video-bandwidth ratio, connection from any device, among others. SpeaQin dashboard gives users control over their meetings where they can access meeting reports, invite participants, create events and set unique meeting preferences among other features.

    SpeaQin offers a 3-level plan for its users like, Basic, Advanced and Custom. SpeaQin is currently offering a free 1-month trial for users which will incorporate features like

    ·       Unlimited usage for multiple participants.

    ·       Access to the SpeaQin Dashboard

    ·       No meeting time limit

    ·       Join by phone dial in

    ·       HD video and voice Quality

    ·       Supports low bandwidth usage

    ·       Screen Share

    ·       Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption with AES 256 bits encryption

    Along with its unique features and facilities, SpeaQin is also a part of a bigger platform that encompasses a myriad range of consultancy services. This platform is rightly called as ‘XperTalk’ which connects individuals and institutions to service providers, both at consultants, freelance and organizational levels. This adds on to the advantage for innumerable experts to provide their services and help grow their business and reach. To add on, XperTalk also intends to connect to smaller regional communities and single work seeking professionals to provide their services.

    Commenting on the launch Mr. Nikhil Devar, Co-Founder and COO says, “With video conferencing becoming the new normal, data security has become paramount and we need India based solutions to cater to this growing need. Video conferencing has moved beyond office workplaces to educational institutions, hospitals, tourism, shopping, etc, and to industries that may not have tapped into this medium of organised business before. The opportunities are immense and so is the responsibility of keeping everyone's data safe. We are here to offer a "Made in India" affordable solution that not only caters to the basic needs of providing video conferencing but also a customized dashboard that allows individuals and organizations to track past and future conferences, access reports, data etc. Our aim is to offer the best online conferencing facility which is also light on the pocket. It is time we moved away from big data collectors to support home-grown local solutions whose objective is to provide you the best service while also maintaining your privacy online.”

    Mr. Amaan Kazi, Co-Founder and CMO says, “We always do a market viability and assessment before introducing a new product or service in the market. According to our analysis by our consulting firm Verified Market Research, the number of one on one meetings would reduce to less than half in the upcoming year due to the advent of newer video conferencing technology also considering the effects of the ongoing COVID- 19 pandemic. We believe, we are in the right time and right geography to scale our services. Hence, we are glad to introduce SpeaQin to our Indian and global audiences which will not only act as a platform for scheduling remote communications but also will focus on the safety and precautions of our end users. SpeaQin is our phase 1 roll out of our Online consulting Marketplace which leverages the power of automation to allow you to connect with Subject Matter experts.”

    Mr. Pratiek Phand, Co-Founder and CSO says, “The need for video communication has increased tremendously be it at any corner of the world or at any organisational level. While various providers look to offer easy video conferencing solutions, user data security and privacy remain key concerns. With the launch of SpeaQin, we have introduced our consumers to various tools and facilities that drive simplicity and practicality of a video communication solution. We are constantly upgrading our services in order to drive up the productivity and usefulness of the platform whilst maintaining high levels of data privacy.”

    SpeaQin envisions to become India's very own video conferencing unicorn.

  • JioSaavn Launches ‘We Are India’, a Multi-Platform Brand Campaign Celebrating Excellence in Regional Music

    JioSaavn Launches ‘We Are India’, a Multi-Platform Brand Campaign Celebrating Excellence in Regional Music

    India’s largest music and audio streaming service, JioSaavn has launched its latest cross-channel marketing campaign ‘We Are India'. In an endeavor to celebrate contemporary artists who have created groundbreaking hits in their regional language, the platform has curated playlists and podcasts across Indian languages (Assamese, Bengali, Bhojpuri, English, Haryanvi, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu) in an effort to celebrate and highlight the artistry. 

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    Spread across the month, the ‘We Are India’ campaign caters to, Indian music lovers who enjoy new sounds and are keen to rediscover their heritage and culture through the music of contemporary artists. Through August, the campaign will feature a mini-documentary series on the musical journey of breakthrough artists via YouTube including Harshdeep Kaur (Punjabi), Job Kurian (Malayalam), Taba Chake (Nyishi), Siri (Kannada), Lifafa (Hindi) and GV Prakash (Tamil). 

    The platform has released a ‘We Are India’ playlist under the programme module of the same name. It features a carousel of playlists in regional languages including Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Kannada, Punjabi and more. Each playlist will further include film, non-film and indie music. Each week, the module will see playlists curated to themes including ‘Artist Led’, ‘Freedom to Be’, Mood and Genre specific and ‘Best of 2020’.

    Under this campaign, prominent podcasts in vernacular languages have been curated, including Mind Voice with RJ Balaji (Tamil), The Telugu Cinema Project (Telugu), Thale-Harate Kannada Podcast (Kannada), 9x Tashan Yaaran Da Podcast (Punjabi), Hello My dear Wrong Number (Malayalam),  Baalgatha Gujarati બાાલ ગાથા બાાલકાોનિ કથા (Gujarati), Urdunama (Urdu), Mu Odia Mo Odisha (Oriya), Bolava Vitthal Pahava Vitthal: Audiobiography of Saint Tukaram (Marathi) and Gobhir Rater Gopon Kotha (Bengali), among others.

    Speaking on the campaign launch, Akhila Shankar, Director of Brand & Communications at JioSaavn, said, “Indian millennials love music that speaks to them in their own language, they love artists who have reclaimed their culture with a contemporary lens.  The lines between what is considered regional music and popular music have blurred in recent years. This has been one of the biggest drivers of growth for JioSaavn. We are launching ‘We Are India’ to celebrate regional excellence – film, mainstream non-film and independent music and podcasting. By collaborating with these artists, curating our platform and promoting their inspirational stories, we are facilitating deeper engagements with our target audience through its preferred medium – music.”

    JioSaavn is maximising the reach of the ‘We Are India’ brand campaign through its platforms (Smartphone, Web, Jio Phone) with cross-platform marketing via in-app programming, network audio and display ads, YouTube, Instagram and off platform digital ads (Google and Facebook network). As an added leg to the campaign, JioSaavn's social platforms will be highlighting stories from young music fans across India exploring themes of music, languages we speak and embracing our identity. 

    JioSaavn's In-House label Artist Originals will also be releasing a 'We Are India' compilation featuring prominent and promising Indian artists who have had releases with the streaming label.

  • Disney Channel India to launch ‘Imagine That’ on 6 September

    Disney Channel India to launch ‘Imagine That’ on 6 September

    MUMBAI: Disney Channel India is all set to launch its most anticipated property ‘Imagine That’ on 6 September 2020 at 9.30 am . The show brings back DIY in a whole new format that will inspire kids to upcycle through DIY and has on board three key brands as partners – Cello ColourUP as the presenting sponsor, powered by sponsor- BYJU’S along with ITC Savlon as associate sponsor.

    Aimed to stimulate the young creative minds of the country, the show will also give a purpose to their creativity by introducing upcycling as a theme. It will be hosted by the popular illustrator and creator, Rob, who will encourage kids to imagine, experiment and repurpose everyday items through the imaginative world of DIY.  

    “We have always been at the forefront at providing wholesome entertainment for our young audiences. Coming off the success of our animation shows in the summer, we are now happy to launch a series that will encourage kids to express themselves and make repurposing a part of their everyday life.  We are excited to have three brands as partners on this journey, including Cello ColourUP and BYJU’S who see the value in this unique format such as Imagine That”, Star India Infotainment and Kids head Anuradha Aggarwal.

    “With Cello ColourUP, we help nurture and encourage the natural creativity and unfettered imagination in a child. We believe that Disney Imagine That will inspire and motivate kids to open their minds to upcycle through creative DIYs. We are excited to partner with Disney Channel India to help us engage with our audiences in a new and engaging way”, said BIC Cello (India) marketing director Tanveer Khan.

    "BYJU’S has consistently been working towards the creation of active learners and the enhancement of creativity amongst children. We have a long-standing association with Disney through our learning series which has been loved by kids across. We are now looking forward to extending this association with Disney Imagine That which we believe will bring a fresh perspective to DIY and help shape the creative young minds of our country,” said BYJU’S marketing head Atit Mehta