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  • Senco strikes gold with record Rs 1,700 Cr festive sales

    Senco strikes gold with record Rs 1,700 Cr festive sales

    MUMBAI: Talk about glittering results! Senco Gold & Diamonds has struck festive fortune, clocking record-breaking sales of over Rs 1,700 crore in October, the highest in its 85-year history. The sparkle came courtesy of Diwali and Dhanteras, as buyers flocked to stores undeterred by sky-high gold prices.

    The jewellery giant reported a 56 per cent year-on-year jump in sales, with gold value surging 60 per cent and diamonds glittering 32 per cent higher compared to last October. Even as gold touched a record Rs 132,294 per 10 grams on October 31, Senco managed to grow both in volume and value, with a 4 per cent uptick in gold volume, 5 per cent in diamonds, and 8 per cent in silver.

    New design launches, buoyant consumer sentiment, and irresistible festive offers kept cash registers ringing across Senco’s 185 stores in India and online platforms.

    “These record numbers reflect a very positive customer sentiment,” said Senco Gold & Diamonds managing director and CEO Suvankar Sen. “We are geared up to meet the strong demand through the upcoming wedding season and beyond. Our focus remains on new design innovation, operational efficiency, and enhanced returns for our stakeholders.”

    The company also expanded its footprint in October with new showrooms in Etawah, Bikaner, and Dehradun, while maintaining steady growth momentum with a 25 per cent year-on-year retail value increase across Q1, Q2, and October.

    With 185 showrooms in India, two in Dubai, and eight Sennes lifestyle stores, Senco’s festive sparkle shows no sign of dimming. Even as gold prices reach dizzying heights, it’s clear that for Indian shoppers, love for gold never loses its shine.

  • Rajinikanth checks in to lead sales at Hyatt Regency Dehradun

    Rajinikanth checks in to lead sales at Hyatt Regency Dehradun

    MUMBAI: Dehradun’s getting a new kind of star power this time, in a sharply tailored suit. Hyatt Regency Dehradun Resort and Spa has roped in Rajinikanth Ramadass as its new director of sales & marketing, and he’s bringing nearly 15 years of luxury hospitality muscle to the Himalayan hideaway.

    Fresh off stints at Grand Hyatt Goa and Park Hyatt Chennai, Rajinikanth arrives with a game plan that blends five-star finesse with foot-on-the-ground market savvy. His mission? Turn the serene resort into the crown jewel of destination weddings and the go-to for high-flying corporate retreats.

    With the line between leisure and business now more blurred than a monsoon view, he’s crafting immersive packages that pair boardrooms with birdcalls and mandaps with mountain air. Think luxury meets logistics, with a generous helping of Dehradun’s postcard-perfect charm.

    But this isn’t just about pretty views and Pinterest weddings. Rajinikanth’s strategy hinges on data-led decisions, swish brand collaborations, and digital campaigns designed to lure bookings straight from the source, no middleman, no fuss.

    “I am honored to join Hyatt Regency Dehradun Resort and Spa as director of sales & marketing. This exceptional resort stands at the crossroads of luxury and nature, offering unparalleled experiences for leisure travelers, corporate guests, and wedding celebrations. My goal is to build on the resort’s strong foundation and drive strategic growth through innovative sales and marketing initiatives. I look forward to working with a dynamic team and elevating the guest experience to new heights,” mentioned Rajinikanth Ramadass.

    As Dehradun climbs the charts of India’s luxury map, Rajinikanth’s appointment signals Hyatt’s intent to not just ride the wave but to script the next chapter in Himalayan hospitality.

  • BharatPe plans to scale up to 65 cities by December 2020

    BharatPe plans to scale up to 65 cities by December 2020

    NEW DELHI: Merchant payment app BharatPe has announced aggressive expansion plans across tier-1, 2 and 3 cities in India, under which it aims to scale up its presence in 65 locations across the country. The company is currently present in 35+ cities, and has set its sights on adding another 30 cities to its list by December 2020. 

    The cities include tier-1 cities like Kolkata and Chennai, emerging cities like Coimbatore, Kochi, Dehradun, Nagpur, Bhubaneswar, Patna as well as tourist hubs like Amritsar, Varanasi, Agra, Allahabad, amongst others. The company aims to add another three million merchants to its existing list of over 5 million merchants by the end of FY21. 

    The announcement is in line with the company’s commitment to become the preferred financial services partner for over 60 million SMEs in India. BharatPe will be rolling out its one-of-a-kind interoperable UPI QR with zero transaction fees, and it’s recently launched zero rental, zero fees card acceptance machine (BharatSwipe) in the new cities. Additionally, the app would be extending attractive collateral-free loans of upto Rs 7 lakh at competitive interest rates to merchants, with the objective of helping them grow their business. BharatPe will offer its hybrid repayment model with a combination of daily QR/POS collection and weekly payments made directly from the bank account to the merchants availing loans. 

    BharatPe group president Suhail Sameer said, “The pandemic has fuelled exponential growth of the digital payments industry in the country as a large number of customers are opting for cashless payments. We have seen our business grow manifold over the last few months. Our payments vertical has recorded consistent double digit growth on a month-on-month basis. Also, our lending vertical has scaled very well and we are on track to disburse loans of Rs 1000 crores by the end of the year.” 

    Added Sameer “We are committed to create a well-rounded financial ecosystem for SMEs with our variety of products including payments, loans, gold and insurance. This decision to double our footprint in the country is in line with this. We have handpicked cities that are either business hubs or emerging commercial centres, for this phase of expansion. We look forward to enabling millions of more businesses in the new cities we are venturing in.” 

    BharatPe will be rolling out its range of financial services for merchants, across all the new cities. These include Amritsar, Kota, Guntur, Kakinada, Rajmundri, Jodhpur, Coimbatore, Madurai, Nagpur, Kochi, Trichy, Raipur, Trivandrum, Bilaspur, Durg Bhilai, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Jamshedpur, Chennai, Agra, Allahabad, Aurangabad, Dehradun, Patiala, Rohtak, Silchar, Agartala, Shillong and Varanasi.
     

  • NDTV raids not connected with press freedom, says South Asia scribes club

    NEW DELHI: Even as senior mediapersons rallied behind NDTV following raids by the Central Bureau of Investigation and several media bodies held protest meetings, the Foreign Correspondents Club of South Asia pointed out that the Government and CBI have said the raids had nothing to do with freedom of press.

    In a terse statement, the FCC also pointed out that the Press Club of India and other organisations had not invited it to join the protest rallies. However, it said ‘We are for the freedom of the press.”

    Information and broadcasting minister M Venkaiah Naidu had last week denied any political interference in the CBI raids on NDTV’s Prannoy Roy, and said that the law would take its own course.

    The CBI had registered a case against the pioneers of Indian television NDTV founder Roy and Radhika Roy for causing an alleged loss to a bank. Searches were reportedly conducted at the residence of the Roys in New Delhi and three other places including Dehradun.

    Naidu had told reporters: “If somebody does something wrong, but simply because they belong to media, you cannot expect the government to keep quiet.”

    Stressing that the media is free and independent, he said the officials were doing their duty. “The CBI might have received some information. That is why they have taken action,” Naidu said.

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    Update: No politics in raids at NDTV offices, CBI must have received some info, says Naidu

     

  • Hot Wheels creates longest track in Mumbai mall

    Hot Wheels creates longest track in Mumbai mall

    MUMBAI: Mattel’s Hot Wheels has executed a unique and innovative activity to create a memorable experience for kids from age group of 6 – 10 years. The ‘Make it Epic’ event is currently underway at Phoenix Market City, Kurla in Mumbai.

    The main attraction of the event is the tallest and longest Hot Wheels track, measuring 21 feet in height and 110 feet in length with five continuous loops for a thrilling experience.

    Hot Wheels has brought to life it’s iconic play pattern of launch, loop and race by creating a larger than life trackset where a child can launch his Hot Wheels car and perform stunts. ‘Make it Epic’ activation which was successfully executed in malls across 4 cities- Mantri Mall (Bangalore), Oberoi Mall (Mumbai), Ambience Mall (Gurgaon) and Pacific Mall (Dehradun).

    “Hot Wheels is committed to delivering thrilling vehicle experiences and building a larger than life version of a track set just amplifies the thrill of watching your Hot Wheels car race and perform stunts,” said Mattel marketing head Lokesh Kataria.

    Speaking on the association, Phoenix Marketcity Kurla president Rajendra Kelkar said, “Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla is a hub for shopping and entertainment. At the mall we have always encouraged fun activities for children and we are glad to associate with Hot Wheels to build a larger than life version of a track set at the mall. We look forward to hosting many more such events.”

    With Children’s Day right around the corner, kids couldn’t have asked for more!

  • Hot Wheels creates longest track in Mumbai mall

    Hot Wheels creates longest track in Mumbai mall

    MUMBAI: Mattel’s Hot Wheels has executed a unique and innovative activity to create a memorable experience for kids from age group of 6 – 10 years. The ‘Make it Epic’ event is currently underway at Phoenix Market City, Kurla in Mumbai.

    The main attraction of the event is the tallest and longest Hot Wheels track, measuring 21 feet in height and 110 feet in length with five continuous loops for a thrilling experience.

    Hot Wheels has brought to life it’s iconic play pattern of launch, loop and race by creating a larger than life trackset where a child can launch his Hot Wheels car and perform stunts. ‘Make it Epic’ activation which was successfully executed in malls across 4 cities- Mantri Mall (Bangalore), Oberoi Mall (Mumbai), Ambience Mall (Gurgaon) and Pacific Mall (Dehradun).

    “Hot Wheels is committed to delivering thrilling vehicle experiences and building a larger than life version of a track set just amplifies the thrill of watching your Hot Wheels car race and perform stunts,” said Mattel marketing head Lokesh Kataria.

    Speaking on the association, Phoenix Marketcity Kurla president Rajendra Kelkar said, “Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla is a hub for shopping and entertainment. At the mall we have always encouraged fun activities for children and we are glad to associate with Hot Wheels to build a larger than life version of a track set at the mall. We look forward to hosting many more such events.”

    With Children’s Day right around the corner, kids couldn’t have asked for more!

  • ETV acquires telecast rights of ‘The Great Khali Returns’ series

    ETV acquires telecast rights of ‘The Great Khali Returns’ series

    MUMBAI: Marking the first of its kind deal for a news channel, ETV has bagged the television broadcast rights for The Great Khali Returns series, which is scheduled for 24 February in Haldwani and 28 February in Dehradun.

    As per the terms of the deal ETV will not just broadcast the fights live but will also extend promotional support for the series through its entire network.

    The Great Khali Returns Series chairman Ranjit Rawat said, “The Great Khali Return series is an endeavour of our Chief Minister to not just further enhance the sporting fervour amongst the youth of our state but also announce the year of sports in Uttarakhand culminating in the National Games in 2018. This deal with ETV will go a long way in furthering this endeavour.”

    The two-day fight spectacle, which has been initiated and coordinated by #CM4Youth, the Uttarakhand Chief Minister’s youth outreach programme in association with the Bhartiya Samajik Sewa Sansthan NGO and OmReels Entertainment gains significance as it would feature The Great Khali fighting on Indian soil for the first time ever.

    Furthermore, in addition to featuring 14 international wrestlers, the series has also been designed to offer an ideal platform, at par with any international event of this scale, for an equal number of budding Indian wrestlers. 

    ETV News Network head Jagdeesh Chandra added, “We are happy to play an integral role in promoting The Great Khali Return Series, as it is a medium to link today’s youth to sports. ETV knows how to unite itself with the region along with working in tandem with the nation. ETV has an outstanding reputation as a link between the government and the society. By airing such events we aim on strengthening our regional content offering and at the same time provide quality services to our viewers.”

  • ETV acquires telecast rights of ‘The Great Khali Returns’ series

    ETV acquires telecast rights of ‘The Great Khali Returns’ series

    MUMBAI: Marking the first of its kind deal for a news channel, ETV has bagged the television broadcast rights for The Great Khali Returns series, which is scheduled for 24 February in Haldwani and 28 February in Dehradun.

    As per the terms of the deal ETV will not just broadcast the fights live but will also extend promotional support for the series through its entire network.

    The Great Khali Returns Series chairman Ranjit Rawat said, “The Great Khali Return series is an endeavour of our Chief Minister to not just further enhance the sporting fervour amongst the youth of our state but also announce the year of sports in Uttarakhand culminating in the National Games in 2018. This deal with ETV will go a long way in furthering this endeavour.”

    The two-day fight spectacle, which has been initiated and coordinated by #CM4Youth, the Uttarakhand Chief Minister’s youth outreach programme in association with the Bhartiya Samajik Sewa Sansthan NGO and OmReels Entertainment gains significance as it would feature The Great Khali fighting on Indian soil for the first time ever.

    Furthermore, in addition to featuring 14 international wrestlers, the series has also been designed to offer an ideal platform, at par with any international event of this scale, for an equal number of budding Indian wrestlers. 

    ETV News Network head Jagdeesh Chandra added, “We are happy to play an integral role in promoting The Great Khali Return Series, as it is a medium to link today’s youth to sports. ETV knows how to unite itself with the region along with working in tandem with the nation. ETV has an outstanding reputation as a link between the government and the society. By airing such events we aim on strengthening our regional content offering and at the same time provide quality services to our viewers.”

  • Continental Wrestling Entertainment to be kick-started by Great Khali to promote wrestling in India

    Continental Wrestling Entertainment to be kick-started by Great Khali to promote wrestling in India

    The Great Khali, who had emerged as the champion at World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) IN 2007, has today announced the launch of his Continental Wrestling Entertainment (CWE).

     

    The new venture was formally launched by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat who invited the tall Khali to kick-start the first event of CWE on February 2016 with a two-day spectacle of international standard fights to be held in Uttarakhand.

     

    The Chief Minister said that Uttarakhand was slated to host the National Games in 2018 and the event in February would also be used to encourage more people from the state to come forward for sports. He said two stadiums were being built for the purpose in Haldwani and Dehradun. Rawat added that he was sending six or seven wrestlers to Punjab to train under the tutelage of Khali at his academy in Jalandhar.

     

    The CWE would initially train around forty wrestlers, Khali whose real name is Dalip Singh Rana and who stands 7 feet 3 inches tall. check this sentence

     

    In fact, Rawat had to stand on a stool to put a shawl around Khali while welcoming him, providing a great photographic moment.

     

    Rawat said “I have always said that the youth is not just our future but also our present and in a young country and state like ours their development and betterment is of prime importance to any ruling dispensation. I was really impressed by what Khali is attempting to do with this very popular modern day version of one of our most traditional sports – Wrestling.”  He said the aim of his youth outreach initiative, #CM4Youth, was to understand the aspirations of the young and draw up programmes to fulfill these.

     

    “Pro-wrestling is very popular with the Uttarakhandi youth. Khali’s own story of his rise from being a very ordinary worker in the hills to being amongst the world’s greatest pro-wrestlers ever through single minded focus, hard work and absolute dedication is nothing short of inspirational”, he added.

     

    Others present included Ranjit Rawat and Haripal Rawat, both conveners of #CM4Youth, IBS CEO Amardeep Singh., and leading sporting luminary Jaspal Rana. The CWE programme will focus on aggressively promoting the sport in India as well as scouting and developing pro-wrestling talent from across the country.

     

    Khali said that talks were on with different television channels who want to cover his events, but declined to give further details.

     

    Commenting on the reason behind this initiative, Khali said: “I have come a long way since my humble beginning as an ordinary stone cutter in the hills. A simple response to a chance question by a Punjab police inspector who passed me one day while I was working along a road, changed my life for ever. He asked me why was I working so hard even after my shift was completed. My response that unlike others I had a bigger stomach to fill and thus needed to work harder than the rest landed me a job in Punjab police. For the first time in my life, when I got my second salary there, I could actually buy a TV; a decision that changed my life forever – I not just got introduced to wrestling through seeing WWE but decided to make it my passion and profession.”

     

    “My journey was not at all simple to say the least. Having gone through all the trials and tribulations of setting out on a journey to conquer the world of pro-wrestling with only my ambition in hand and then being able to rise to the zenith at the world platform, I was determined even while in the United States that I would return to my country and help create the right platform and facilities for my fellow Indians to also make it big in this sport.” Added the wrestler.

     

    He further went on to say that the Uttarakhand CM had agreed to help his endeavour without any pre-conditions as it was a very good initiative for the youth.

     

    The fights which are scheduled for February 2016 will feature both international as well as Indian pro-wrestlers including The Great Khali himself.

     

    Asked why he was not participating in the WWE Live event in India, he indicated that he had not been invited but would love to wrestle with Americans on Indian soil. He said that he had gone through a lot of difficulty when he landed there in 2006 and used to sleep in the ring after the day’s matches as he had no other place to go to!

     

    The spectacle of International standard fights will be held in association with specialist sports and brand management company, ‘Integrated Brand Solutions (IBS)’ and will be supported by Harish Rawat’s ‘#CM4Youth’. IBS is a full service Brand solutions agency dedicated to maximizing experiences and ROI for client brands. With offices in Mumbai, Pune, Dehradun, Delhi, Bangalore, US & UK and through its extensive partner network span across the globe, it ensures seamless geographic and product outreach to discerning clients.

  • Dehradun to host Australian film festival

    Dehradun to host Australian film festival

    MUMBAI: For the first time in the history of the capital city of Uttarakhand, Dehradun play host to the Australian Film Festival of India (AFFI) that kicked off today.

    A total number of 17 films including a retrospective on filmmaker Baz Luhrman and a documentary on anti-corruption activist Kiran Bedi will be screened.

    "Federation of Film Societies of India taking our Australian films to various cities across India is exactly the exposure Aussie cinema needs in India, a film market Australia has yet to tap, we are humbled by the huge response," said the festival‘s founding director Peter Castaldi in a statement.

    The festival which is the result of a tie-up between Zee News and An Australian Film Initiative (AAFI) will be screened in three cities followed by a 17 city tour through the Federation of Film Societies of India (FFSI).

    "Federation of Film Societies of India taking our Australian films to various cities across India is exactly the exposure Aussie cinema needs in India, a film market Australia has yet to tap, we are humbled by the huge response," continued Castaldi.

    AFFI is also using online registration, as well as social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to increase awareness and generate interest in the festival.