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  • News18 Network returns with ‘Hindi Ke Samrat’ edition four

    News18 Network returns with ‘Hindi Ke Samrat’ edition four

    Mumbai: News18 Network is back with the fourth edition of its award-winning ‘Hindi Ke Samrat’ contest across its channels: News18 India, News18 Rajasthan, News18 Bihar/Jharkhand, News18 Uttar Pradesh/Uttarakhand, and News18 Madhya Pradesh/Chhattisgarh.

    The unique contest is a celebration of the Hindi Diwas on the 14 September – to mark the special place that the Hindi language occupies in the heart and mind of the people of the Hindi heartland. The contest challenges viewers to complete famous Hindi idioms (muhawaras) and thereby showcase their proficiency in the language. Those who wish to participate can give a missed call on 9891314814 or go online to the activity’s webpage.

    Selected participants will be featured as winners on HSM channels on Hindi Diwas, where they will be gratified and crowned as ‘Hindi Ke Samrat’.

    As the leading news network, News18 believes that this viewer engagement campaign is crucial for promoting the Hindi language and delivering content that is not only entertaining but also has high socio-cultural relevance.

  • Winners announced for Sony BBC Earth’s ‘Earth In Focus’ photography

    Winners announced for Sony BBC Earth’s ‘Earth In Focus’ photography

    Mumbai: In a resounding success, Sony BBC Earth concludes the third edition of ‘Earth In Focus’, a month-long photography contest that beckoned participants of all skill levels to encapsulate the essence of India through the art of photography. The contest, featuring subcategories such as Wildlife, Portraits, and Monuments, received an astounding 6030 entries, with an impressive 124,490 votes during the public voting phase.

    The category winners and top 15 photographers were selected by eminent photographer and industry stalwart Supreet Sahoo. Arun Kumar, Luqmaan Zeerak, and Dhruv Shilpi emerged as the winners in the Monuments, Portraits, and Wildlife categories, respectively. They will be honoured with a SONY ZV-1F Vlog Camera along with getting a chance to feature on the Sony BBC Earth channel.

    Furthermore, the top 15 photographers across the three categories will receive an exclusive opportunity to refine their craft under the guidance of Supreet Sahoo. The contest was promoted with a host of engaging activities with Phoenix Market City, Kurla as the on-ground partner. It added a vibrant dimension to the contest, fostering community participation. With doodle walls set up for people to colour the same and day-long workshops on tips and tricks to mastering the doodle skills, the event was a well-received by people of all ages. Also, a workshop on photography was organised where people were taken through the basics of photography and lights. The contest timeline, from entry submission to judges review, culminated in the eagerly awaited winner announcement in the first week of December.

    For further details about ‘Earth In Focus’, including submission guidelines and updates,

    Please visit https://www.sonybbcearth.com/Earthinfocus/. Each participant had the opportunity to vote for three entries, one under each category.

  • Zoop by Titan rebrands to connect with new-age kids

    Zoop by Titan rebrands to connect with new-age kids

    Mumbai: Kids’ watch brand Zoop from Titan Watches India unveiled its brand identity by drawing design inspiration from the world of ‘modern imagination’ and encouraging children to express themselves in fun and fascinating ways.

    With this revamp, the brand is reaching out to young storytellers in an effort to connect with kids who are utilising new-age mediums and technology to express their creativity and talent.

    As part of its rebranding initiative, Zoop announces the launch of “Hello Imaginators,” a nation-wide hunt for the next set of imaginators, in association with the World Cadet Chess Champion 2022 in the under-8 category, Charvi Anilkumar, on the occasion of Children’s Day.

    From a children’s brand that bubbled with gleeful energy, Zoop has transformed its brand identity into one that is modern and innovative while being fun and fashionable at the same time. Zoop, in response to the changing preferences and evolving aspirations of children, presents a visual world in the form of a creative imagination playground to daydreamers, allowing them to express themselves.

    Titan Company Ltd. marketing head of watches and wearables division Sirish Chandrashekar said, “We are excited to launch Zoop with innovative messaging that will connect deeply with the new-age kids. Introducing vividness and magic with its transformation, the brand acts as a badge of creative imagination for kids who think beyond the boundaries to create a world they imagine by using advanced technology. We have also launched the “Hello Imaginators” programme for the same, to recognise the young imaginators from across the country who truly represent what the brand stands for and encourage them to pursue their desired fields.”

    “I am thrilled to be associated with the “Hello Imaginators” programme by Zoop. Just like me, there are so many children in India who are dreaming big, striving every day to make their dreams come true across different fields. This is a wonderful initiative by Titan to recognise and reward such talents and bring them to light,” added Anilkumar.

    “Hello Imaginators” programme is inviting applications from kids between seven and 14 years of age who have excelled in fields such as the arts, academics, sports, social studies, science, and technology. The top three winners of the programme will be granted a scholarship worth Rs 50,000 each, along with other Zoop goodies. The programme is live at https://www.titan.co.in/zoop-hello-imaginators-2022, and children from all over India can participate by clicking on the link.

    The winners will be announced on 15 January 2023.

  • News18 Punjab launches ‘Voter Bolda Hai’ contest to capture pulse of voters

    News18 Punjab launches ‘Voter Bolda Hai’ contest to capture pulse of voters

    Mumbai: Elections are largely about people and it is thus important that the voice of people is heard. News18 Punjab has given the people of Punjab one of the most credible and powerful platforms to speak up their minds and issues during elections – ‘Voter Bolda Hai.’ 

    The 15-day contest will ask viewers from different constituencies to raise their opinion by giving a missed call and selected viewers will then get a chance to feature on News18 Punjab to talk about the key issues that they think are most critical in these elections. The best entry every day will be gratified with a smartphone, said the channel in a statement.

    To make it further impactful the campaign also has an election special vehicle that will travel across every nook and corner of Punjab asking honest opinions of voters and featuring ground-level issues that will determine their choice in the forthcoming elections. 

    The van also has a ‘Muddeyan Di Peti’ in which people can drop in the issues that matter to them to be put across. News18 Punjab strives to echo the voice of the people and uncover elections insights.

    The contest will be Live till 19 February.

  • Cartoon Network to release new episodes of ‘Ekans’ on 22 Nov

    Cartoon Network to release new episodes of ‘Ekans’ on 22 Nov

    Mumbai: Cartoon Network has announced new episodes of its sci-fi superhero series “Ekans – Ek Se Badhkar Snake.” The new episodes will begin airing from 22 November on weekdays starting at 5.30 p.m.

    The channel has launched the ‘Cartoon Network Grab Your Gadgets’ contest, where viewers stand a chance to win prizes by tuning into the show and spotting a gift that flashes on the screen. “To participate, fans must share the correct answer by giving a missed call on a number shared during the episode. Prizes such as mobiles, cameras, smart home bots, headphones, speakers, tablets and much more are up for grabs, from 22 November to 3 December,” said the channel in a statement.

    The contest is presented by White Hat Jr, and powered by Hershey’s Milkshake, with associate sponsors GoodKnight Gold Flash and Sunfeast Bounce.

    “Ekans – Ek Se Badhkar Snake has received a great response since its launch, thanks to its unique mix of sci-fi-themed action, relatable characters, and humour. We are sure the show, with all-new adventures of Ekans, will continue to be a favourite with kids and families,” said Cartoon Network and Pogo South Asia network head Abhishek Dutta.

  • News18 HSM’s ‘Hindi Ke Samrat’ contest receives overwhelming response

    News18 HSM’s ‘Hindi Ke Samrat’ contest receives overwhelming response

    Mumbai: On the occasion of ‘Hindi Diwas’, News18 HSM network organised a unique and engaging activity. In an effort to promote a connect with Hindi, the network rolled out ‘Hindi Ke Samrat’ contest, which ran on News18 India, News18 Rajasthan, News18 Madhya Pradesh/Chhattisgarh, News18 Bihar/Jharkhand & News18 Uttar Pradesh/Uttarakhand.

    The contest was widely promoted across not only the News18 HSM channels but also on social media and saw participation from almost 15,000 people. The campaign delivered close to three million impressions and had more than one million views and engagement – numbers that clearly stand testimony to the success of the campaign.

    Viewers who pre-registered for the activity with a simple missed call were short-listed and asked to complete Hindi muhawaras (proverbs). The chosen ones were then crowned ‘Hindi Ke Samrat’ and gratified.

    As the region’s leading HSM network, this viewer engagement campaign to promote the Hindi language is an integral part of our effort to bring content that is not only engaging but also has great socio-cultural relevance.

  • HBO to premiere ‘Interstellar,’ launches contest

    HBO to premiere ‘Interstellar,’ launches contest

    MUMBAI: HBO will be premiering Interstellar this Diwali on 8 November, 2015.

     

    The channel will telecast the movie at 1 pm with a repeat at 8 pm.

     

    HBO is also giving viewers a chance to externalise their memories in space by participating in the #MemoriesFromEarth contest. Fans have to upload their most memorable photos and videos on the www.memoriesfromearth.com micro-site. HBO will gift one lucky winner a motorbike as the grand prize and 10 other winners Google cardboards along with a video that shows their pictures against the vastness of space. Fans can also win merchandise by participating in the #InterstellarOnHBO contest being conducted across social platforms.

     

    Interstellar shows the adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage. With the time on Earth coming to an end, a team of explorers undertakes the most important mission in human history; travelling beyond this galaxy to discover whether mankind has a future among the stars.

  • Yahoo announces contest for Apple Music Festival in September

    Yahoo announces contest for Apple Music Festival in September

    MUMBAI:  Yahoo India has announced a contest that will give music fans the exclusive chance to travel to London for the 2015 Apple Music Festival in September.

     

    To participate, fans need to start a blog on Tumblr, create as many music-related posts as they like and register for the contest. Given that Tumblr lets you effortlessly share anything, these posts can be in any format – audio, photo, video, gif, links or a quote. Whether it’s singing a tune, grooving to one or writing a song, participants need to showcase their creative best. The contest closes at 23:59 hours, IST, 9 September 2015.

     

    Five contestants with the most creative, imaginative Tumblr blogs that show plenty of music love, will win the chance to fly (with a friend) to London for the closing night of the Apple Music Festival on September 28.

     

    Pharrell Williams, One Direction, Florence + The Machine and Disclosure are among the headliners at this year’s Festival, which includes ten nights of spectacular live shows at London’s historic Roundhouse venue. Get ready for all the action at this year’s Apple Music Festival with a selection of incredible live performances from years past at www.applemusic.com/festival

     

    Stay updated with the latest news on Apple Music Festival, with exclusive content on Yahoo India Celebrity

  • Zindagi completes one year; launches contest for viewers

    Zindagi completes one year; launches contest for viewers

    MUMBAI: This June, Zindagi viewers will get the opportunity to be a part of a landmark event as the channel celebrates its first anniversary with the ‘Your Choice Contest.’

     

    Starting 15 May, viewers from across the country can choose the show featuring their favourite Zindagi Jodi, which will later be featured on the channel in June.

     

    Zindagi business head Priyanka Datta said, “We are grateful to the our viewers for constantly supporting us on our journey and on our first anniversary we would like to do something special for them by giving them the power to choose the show that they would like to watch. Over this one year we have received tremendous support from our viewers and would like to extend this token of our appreciation.”

     

    Participants of the ‘Your Choice’ contest will vote for their favourite couple out of four, namely Fawad Khan and Sanam Baloch from Waqt Ne Kiya Kya Haseen Sitam, Ahsan Khan and Mehwish Hayat, who were seen romancing in the show Mere Qatil Mere Dildaar, Fahad Mustafa and Mehreen Raheal from the show Mastani Mahi and Adeel Hussain and Aamina Sheikh, who charmed audiences in their hard hitting show Piya Re.

     

    Audience can participate in the contest by giving a missed call on the number pertaining to their favourite couples or tweeting with the mentioned hashtag for their favourite couples. Interested viewers can also log on to www.zindagitv to get a chance to vote for their favourite couple.

     

    The contest will run from 15 May to 31 May, 2015 and only five lucky winners will be shortlisted. Not only will the winners get a chance to watch their favourite couple but will also win a hamper from Zindagi. The winners shall be declared on the channel’s Facebook page and Twitter handle.