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  • Vidya Balan supports Arpan’s #ProtectedByPOCSO campaign

    Vidya Balan supports Arpan’s #ProtectedByPOCSO campaign

    Mumbai – Bollywood actress Vidya Balan has once again joined forces with Arpan, India’s NGO addressing Child Sexual Abuse (CSA), to support their #ProtectedByPOCSO campaign. As part of Child Safety Week (14–20 November), this nationwide campaign, called #ProtectedByPOCSO, is carrying a powerful and clear message: Child Sexual Abuse is a punishable offense – Stop Right Now or Get Caught. Arpan’s bold #ProtectedByPOCSO campaign communicates a significant and urgent call to action against CSA offenders, delivering a powerful warning that they will face serious legal consequences under the POCSO Act (Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses, 2012) as well as social consequences. It also seeks to educate the public on what constitutes CSA, emphasizing that it is neither acceptable nor tolerable. By creating widespread awareness of CSA laws and protections, Arpan is aiming to deter offenders from continuing these crimes, ensuring they understand that they are being held accountable.

    Balan has kicked off the campaign with her compelling address: “As Arpan’s goodwill ambassador, I am proud to support its mission and the #ProtectedByPOCSO campaign because the time is now to speak up for child safety. Children deserve to grow up in a world free from the fear of sexual abuse. Too often, offenders take advantage of children’s innocence, manipulating and harming them under the guise of trust. This campaign is here to ensure that these heinous actions will not go unnoticed or unpunished. All children in India are protected under POCSO, and through this campaign, we are making it known that anyone who harms a child will face severe legal and social consequences. Let’s make this message loud and clear!” says Vidya.

    Appreciating Balan’s long-standing support, Arpan CEO & founder Pooja Taparia shared: “Vidya Balan’s unwavering commitment over the years in addressing the issue of Child Sexual Abuse has been instrumental in amplifying safety messages during Child Safety Week. Her support will give momentum to the #ProtectedByPOCSO campaign and will strengthen our mission to prevent Child Sexual Abuse. We are deeply grateful to her for being Arpan’s Goodwill Ambassador.”

     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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  • CSA & GSC announce Sony Pictures Networks India as official broadcaster for MSL T20

    CSA & GSC announce Sony Pictures Networks India as official broadcaster for MSL T20

    MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited (SPN) has partnered with Cricket South Africa (CSA) along with Global Sports Commerce (GSC), the Commercial Right Holder of Mzansi Super League T20 (MSL T20) for MSL T20 in India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka. SPN’s sports channels SONY SIX & SONY ESPN will telecast MSL T20 matches, including the Play Off starting on 8th November 2019 & the grand finale on 16th December 2019. Season 2 of the MSL T20 will also be available on GSC’s partner OTT Platform Cricket Gateway on app and website www.cricketgateway.com.

    The sports channels of SPN, one of India’s premium sports destination holds the broadcast rights of international cricket in various countries like Australia, South Africa, England, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, etc.

    Speaking about the partnership, CSA Chief Executive Thabang Moroe said, "We are incredibly excited to have concluded this partnership with SPN, who will be bringing 28 matches live throughout India and the subcontinent. Our mission at Cricket South Africa is to make cricket a truly national sport of winners and accessible to all. This partnership goes a long way in showcasing the Mzansi Super League tournament and our South African culture throughout the world and this is the perfect platform for our very special flavour of cricket to reach new frontiers. We hope our new audience enjoys the matches as much as we will.”

    Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited  Chief Revenue Officer, Distribution and Head – Sports Business Rajesh Kaul said, “The T20 format has revolutionized the game of cricket to become the most popular and lucrative form in recent years. The addition of the Mzansi Super League T20 adds to our portfolio of the best International sports content. Mzansi Super League T20 will feature household names like AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle, Jason Roy, Quinton de Kock, Alex Hales, David Miller, Dale Steyn and more who will keep our viewers engaged during the primetime telecast of this exciting tournament”

    Commenting on the association Global Sports Commerce Pte. Ltd  CEO M.S. Muralidharan said, "We are delighted to have SPN, as the broadcasting partner for the second year of MSL. Our aim is to make Mzansi Super League the second biggest cricketing league in the coming year and what better way than associating with the biggest broadcasters our country has seen. With its wide market reach in India and sub-continent and the matches availability on their Sony Liv app, this association will definitely make it better experience for the Indian fans to watch their favorite cricketers play through the MSL season."

    ITW Consulting, leading global sports management company through Global Sports Commerce (GSC), has acquired On-ground Rights, Sponsorships & Innovate production FZE has bagged the global Broadcast Production from Cricket South Africa (CSA) for the Mzansi Super League T20 (MSL T20), and will be official International Commercial and Broadcast partner for the next four years.

  • Twenty20: CSA may curtail plans, reduce licence fee as broadcast rights decline

    Twenty20: CSA may curtail plans, reduce licence fee as broadcast rights decline

    MUMBAI: Cricket South Africa (CSA) may be planning to reduce its franchise fees, as it girds up its loins for for GT20. CSA is in the process curtailing its Twenty20 Global League plans, and will reduce the fees for franchises as it faces declining broadcast rights.

    CSA had earlier demanded $5m to lease a Tier One franchise and $3m for the others, but the rates have been brought down since the owners’ income expectations have also reduced, Cricbuzz reported.

    A reduced figure is also apprehended from the Indian telecast rights, bringing down the owners’ expected earnings from their main income source. With player fee bills almost fixed, the 18-man team will cost owners over $1m per season – the only significant expense that can be reduced by franchises is the fee.

    While CSA had expected that the Global T20 would give it a dependable income outside of incoming tours from England, India, and Australia, its inability to secure a good rights deal has put the ambitions in a jeopardy.

    It is learnt that production costs – that may be around $ 100,000 each for the 57 matches – will be borne by CSA, further cutting into their margins.

  • T20 Global League incentivises cricket infra & aids other sports, say Ajay Sethi & SA official

    MUMBAI: The T20 Global League is making all the right noises nowadays and two prominent Indians have associated with Cricket South Africa by acquiring franchises. The player draft is scheduled for 19 August, with almost 400 players from 10 countries confirming their interest.

    While Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who also owns IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, has been named owner of the Cape Town franchise of Cricket South Africa’s upcoming T20 League, businessman and media mogul Ajay Sethi has acquired the Port Elizabeth franchise.

    Outlining his plans to local media and stakeholders at a welcoming event in Port Elizabeth, Sethi said, “Port Elizabeth is a beautiful city and is deeply entrenched with interesting cricketing history. I am very pleased and proud to represent this city as my franchise team. In the coming weeks, we look forward to working very closely with the Mayor and City Council to put together a robust plan of action to create value for both the city and the team.”

    He further added, “In addition, I would like to extend my thanks to CSA (Cricket South Africa) in accepting our bid and giving us an opportunity to become a part of this exciting T20 Global League journey. This tournament is about the fans, the players, rekindling the magic and reviving the battles, between bat and ball, between heart and mind, showing the world what makes this game extraordinary.”

    Marquee player Imran Tahir, who has great expectations, gushed, “I’m really looking forward to the new team; I hope we as Protea players and the international marquee players make this league the best league in the world and show what South Africa is all about.”

    Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture for Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Andrew Whitfield also attended the event. He too is excited by the possibilities presented to the city by the T20 Global League.

    “This franchise has further incentivised us to invest and support our cricket infrastructure for the city. The T20 Global League will show the youth in PE that there is opportunity in sport. Working together with Ajay Sethi and CSA, we can leverage opportunities beyond cricket,” Whitfield concluded.
    Former ICC CEO and incumbent CEO of Cricket South Africa (CSA) Haroon Lorgat, who feels they have a winner up their sleeves, said, “Fans can look forward to epic game experiences, complimented by action-packed stadiums, big entertainment, top class broadcasters and accessible ticket prices. We can firmly say that the era of ‘sportainment’ has dawned upon us. It’s now South Africa’s time to capitalise while reigniting and celebrating our love for the game.”

  • Star Sports may bid for T20 Global telecast rights, four Indians among team-owners, player draft on 19 Aug

    MUMBAI: Cricket South Africa (CSA), on 20 June, announced the eight successful team owners, who have earned the right to be part of South Africa’s new T20 Global League. Sources in the television industry said that Star Sports was preparing to bid for the telecast rights.

    With four Indian owners, namely, Shah Rukh Khan (from KKR) owning Cape Town team, GMR Group (Delhi Daredevils) owning Johannesburg,

    UAE-based Channel 2 Group chairman Ajay Sethi bought Port Elizabeth and Sushil Kumar is a Hong Kong businessman who has bought a franchise in Bloemfontein although he never visited the city.

    Shah Rukh owns 55 per cent shares of his Cape Town team. The announcement took place in The Bvlgari, London. The event set the tone for a new standard in T20 cricket.

    Player draft is scheduled for 19 August, with almost 400 players from 10 countries confirming their interest. T20 Global League matches to be played over a period of six weeks in November and December.

    EY (previously known as Ernst & Young) ran the team owner selection process to ensure integrity, compliance and due diligence was followed throughout the process by both CSA and potential owners.

    “Competition was stiff, with more than 150 expressions of interest (EOI) received from around the world and a shortlist of heavy hitters to consider, but after rigorous discussions and engagement with each of the potential owners, we are certain that our final eight owners have the perfect combination of strategic insight and passion needed to make the first T20 Global League a complete success,” said CSA President Chris Nenzani.

    “The announcement of the team owners is a key milestone to successfully launch our T20 Global League,” commented CSA chief executive Haroon Lorgat. “We are thrilled by the international mix of owners and the passion and excitement that was clearly demonstrated during the bidding process by them and the marquee players. It sets up our #T20GL as a fans favourite in the cricketing calendar.”

  • India, Canada MOU to explore outer space

    India, Canada MOU to explore outer space

    NEW DELHI: The Department of Space / Indian Space Research Organization (DOS/ISRO) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of outer space.

    The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was apprised yesterday that the MoU was signed in Ottawa, Canada on 15 April 2015. 

    The MoU would lead to establishment of a joint team, drawing members from ISRO and CSA, which will further work out the plan of action including examination and defining cooperative projects and the time-frame. This will also provide opportunities for diverse research in the field of peaceful uses of space technologies. 

    The successful space cooperation is being pursued through two Implementing Arrangements in the field of Satellite Tracking Network Operations, and in the field of the ultra Violet Imaging Telescope (UVIT) Detector Subsystem, in support of the ASTROSAT astronomy mission in December 2003 and June 2004 respectively.

    It is aimed at future cooperation in and use of outer space for peaceful purposes to reinforce scientific and technological development and the ties between two countries at government, industrial and academic levels. 

  • India, Canada MOU to explore outer space

    India, Canada MOU to explore outer space

    NEW DELHI: The Department of Space / Indian Space Research Organization (DOS/ISRO) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of outer space.

    The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was apprised yesterday that the MoU was signed in Ottawa, Canada on 15 April 2015. 

    The MoU would lead to establishment of a joint team, drawing members from ISRO and CSA, which will further work out the plan of action including examination and defining cooperative projects and the time-frame. This will also provide opportunities for diverse research in the field of peaceful uses of space technologies. 

    The successful space cooperation is being pursued through two Implementing Arrangements in the field of Satellite Tracking Network Operations, and in the field of the ultra Violet Imaging Telescope (UVIT) Detector Subsystem, in support of the ASTROSAT astronomy mission in December 2003 and June 2004 respectively.

    It is aimed at future cooperation in and use of outer space for peaceful purposes to reinforce scientific and technological development and the ties between two countries at government, industrial and academic levels. 

  • Havas acquires CSA and Intervalles agency from Bolloré Group

    Havas acquires CSA and Intervalles agency from Bolloré Group

    MUMBAI: Havas has acquired market research group CSA and the Intervalles agency, both formerly wholly owned subsidiaries of Bolloré Group (owner of a 60 per cent stake in Havas), and together representing total gross margin of €16 million and a total workforce of 160.

     

    These acquisitions further strengthen Havas’ position in consumer knowledge, research, data and insight and add to its experiential capacity.

     

    CSA carries out market research designed to anticipate future shifts in society on behalf of key economic sectors (banking and insurance, mass retailing, transport, etc.), and also conducts opinion polls. Synergies with the Group’s French agencies will pave the way for innovation in measuring media effectiveness in France and around the world, helping to boost organic growth for our clients.

     

    Intervalles, founded in 2001, is an event production agency with an established presence in street marketing and drive-to-store, connecting brands, audiences and products through the experiential campaigns it designs.

  • Cricket SA launches lovecricket app on Mxit

    Cricket SA launches lovecricket app on Mxit

    MUMBAI: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has launched its first mobile-only community, lovecricket, on Mxit, South Africa‘s largest mobile social network.

    The app gives fans match details, player profiles, match scores, news, polls and an opportunity to have their say.

    CSA Acting CEO Naasei Appiah commented, “As a mobile app, lovecricket, expands on our social media success by giving more people the chance to become part of the conversation. Mxit™s natural inclusivity – because it works across feature and smart phones – made it the perfect platform for us to keep increasing awareness and growing our fan base.”

    Mxit is a downloadable social chat application that works on over 3 000 mobile devices from a standard Nokia to a high-end Samsung.

    Mxit CMO Vincent Maher commented, “The scoring functionality is an important part of this app. Getting background information on players or games is great but the real engagement and excitement will be built by giving fans the sense that they are right there at the stadium. Once the real time scoring is added I cant‘ imagine a better mobile way to stay close to a game.”