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  • 30 minutes: No country for women

    30 minutes: No country for women

    MUMBAI: In the wake of the gang rape of a photojournalist in Mumbai just months after the brutal gang rape and murder of Nirbhaya in Delhi, CNN-IBN is forced to ask yet again whether working women in India’s 2 biggest metros feel safe or not. In an effort to get an answer to this question, 4 CNN-IBN reporters track 8 women (including a radio-jockey, salesgirl, photographer, school teacher, and a college student) in Mumbai and Delhi, right through their daily routine to understand what they experience as women living, working and commuting in a big city.

     

    Speaking candidly, these 8 ladies talk about the anger and the helplessness they feel. They talk about the inaction they see from police, they talk about the societal pressure that’s put on women to ‘adjust’, ‘cover-up’, and ‘compromise’ with the way men behave, while men see no need to change themselves. A stark, no-holds-barred documentary of how India is NO COUNTRY FOR WOMEN.

     

    Don’t miss this special episode on Sat, Sep 7 @ 7:30 PM and Sun, Sep 8 @ 3:30 PM & 9:30 PM (R), only on CNN-IBN.

  • Madras Café to go the Bhaag Milkha Bhaag way

    Madras Cafe is sighting a tax free status for itself, after Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.

     

    Sources reveal that the movie opened a very important chapter in the history of India. While it was promoted as a film that was based in Sri Lanka, but at the end it was all about Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination.

     

    The source further goes on to clarify that it is against violence and terrorism of any kind. Since it involves more than just subtle messaging around, the film deserves to go tax free.

     

    The lead actor of the film John Abraham and director Shoojit Sircar, who have collaborated on the film wanted to see how the film will be received, before creating a case for considering tax exemption.

     

    A fellow filmmaker who does not wish to be named wishes that the film should be seen by maximum number of people and if John is contemplating a tax free status, he is very much right in his thought.

     

    Last heard, a case study was being readied for submission to various authorities in different states. To begin with, Maharashtra and Delhi are under consideration and other cities are expected to follow soon.

  • CREDAI-NCR forms five sub-chapters for speedy resolve of buyers’ complaints

    CREDAI-NCR forms five sub-chapters for speedy resolve of buyers’ complaints

    NEW DELHI: To facilitate quicker redressal of buyer’s complaints, the NCR body of Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India (CREDAI-NCR) recently formed five sub-chapters.
    All the complaints of buyers pertaining to member developers will be handled centrally by CREDAI NCR in support and coordination with respective sub-chapters. This will help in reducing the backlog at parent body resulting in lesser time in resolving the issues of buyers.
    Covering different regions of Delhi-NCR, these sub-chapters will continue prefixing name of CREDAI NCR and will be called CREDAI NCR (Delhi), CREDAI NCR (Haryana), CREDAI NCR (Western UP), CREDAI NCR (Raj Nagar Extension) and CREDAI NCR (Bhiwadi). As the name suggest, these sub-chapters will cover the member developers/builders in their respective areas and will operate under the umbrella of CREDAI NCR.

    Each sub-chapter will cover the area earmarked under NCR region only. For example, CREDAI NCR (Haryana) will cover only the part of Haryana falling under NCR region.
    Although, certain sub-chapters were operating from some time, yet the developers preferred joining CREDAI-NCR directly.  To address this, a system has been put in place that no developer will become direct member of CREDAI NCR except the ones who are having their real estate project in Delhi. Also the present members will be transferred to respective sub-chapters based on their area of operation but by default each and every member will be known as member of CREDAI NCR.
    The Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum which was specially set up to deal with buyer’s complaints, has resolved 868 complaints out of 972 filed so far.
    Explaining the rationale behind this step, Dr. Anil Kumar Sharma, President, CREDAI-NCR says, “The decision to delegate the responsibilities to sub-chapters is a futuristic move. It will decentralize the workload on the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum, ensuring quicker disposal of buyers’ complaints.”

  • Delhi to be recreated in Karjat for Kick

    Delhi to be recreated in Karjat for Kick

    Sajid Nadiadwala’s directorial debut Kick has recently been in the news after Salman Khan was unable to complete the shoot in UK. Hence the schedule of shooting was shifted to India which will commence soon. Despite the fact that the action scenes are required to be shot at Connaught Place, Paharganj and Karol Bagh areas and other popular areas of Delhi, the actor will not visit the city.

     

    An expensive set of a whopping Rs 15 crore is supposed to be erected in Karjat, near Mumbai, which will resemble these popular locations. Also, according to Sajid’s statements, the autos, the buses and other local elements will be brought to the set to create an authentic ambience. After this, Salman will fly to London to shoot a major chunk which still remains unfinished because of the visa controversy.

     

    Besides Salman, Kick stars Jacqueline and Randeep Hooda and is scheduled to release in Eid next year.

  • OYE FM crushes its competition in Delhi

    OYE FM crushes its competition in Delhi

    New Delhi 26th August, 2013 – OYE! 104.8 FM, India’s ‘Sabse Filmi’ radio station, part of the TV Today Network is steadily climbing up the ladder in the Delhi market. As per the latest RAM ratings in Delhi, Oye! 104.8 FM has soared ahead on the radio charts crushing its nearest competition Radio City (9.2%) and RED FM (8.6%) in all people 20+ with a 10.2% market share.

    India’s sabse filmi radio station has been growing at a rapid pace and is leaping ahead of its competition courtesy its distinct programming. Almost all shows have exhibited exceptional growth in their respective time bands. The ‘filmi’ edge, interstitials and bollywood content of the station has seen a tremendous rise in popularity among listeners. At 12+ TG too, OYE FM happens to be ahead of Radio City.

  • ‘Tere Aane Se’ to be shot in Delhi in September

    ‘Tere Aane Se’ to be shot in Delhi in September

    The shooting for Tere Aane Se, a romantic love story, will soon begin in Delhi. Starring Purab Kohli, Gulshan Grover, Rati Agnihotri and Rituparna Sengupta, the movie will be directed by filmmaker Agnidev Chatterjee.

    Rahul Bose, cousin of filmmaker Anurag Basu, has penned the script and Palash Muchhal has composed music for the film. The film will go on floors in September and will be shot at locations like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Delhi, Agra, Shimla, Manali, Nasik, Canada, etc.

    Says Agnidev Chatterjee: “We will start shooting the film from 9th September. We begin at the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, and the next day at Jaipur. Then, we travel to Agra on the 11th. We shall also be shooting at various locations in Delhi on the 13th and 14th. Later, we travel to Manali for a four-day-shoot beginning on the 18th. On the 24th, we shoot at the Chail Palace and then come back to Delhi at end of the month, when we’ll be shooting at the Pataudi Palace till 6th October.”

    Speaking about the story of Tere Aane Se, Chatterjee adds, “The story is a very interesting one; its basically a love story. We have a great supporting cast and will be using real locations for the shoot. Nasik Jail will also be one of our shoot locations. Besides, we shall also be shooting in places like Mehrangarh Fort, Chail Palace and Pataudi Palace for the shoot. In Agra, we plan to shoot a rock song with the backdrop of the Taj Mahal.”

  • Gurgaon to soon witness the biggest and extravgant Wedding Exhibition by Big Fat Wedding India

    Gurgaon to soon witness the biggest and extravgant Wedding Exhibition by Big Fat Wedding India

    Gurgaon: Big Fat Wedding India, a leading Fashion Show organizer is coming up with an extravagant wedding exhibition on 29th& 30th August 2013.

    Well renowned Designers like Ritu Kumar, Abdul Halder, Aditya Khandelwal, Akhilesh Pawha, Aakriti Singh will showcase their exclsuive Wedding Collection. The Wedding Exhibition will witness presence of more than 30 exhibitors from Delhi, Ludhiana, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Mumbai and Kolkata who will unveil their latest collection for the Brides. The exhibition will cater to all the Wedding Needs right from Designer Apparels to Fancy Footwear and latest jewellery and bridal trousseau.

    Special attractions like free Mehndi art for all visitors by Nadya, phone number and signature analysis by Tarot Queen Mrs. Seema Midha, Fashion show by Akhilesh Pawha, is the two day forecast at the Big Fat Wedding.

    The Event will also see presence of some famous designers who are mostly Fashion week regulars.The event hall will have a perfect ambience and it will be decorated in a grand wedding style with a complete Mandap, flowers, lotus, peacock etc.

    Ms. Tania Singh, Marketing Head, Big Fat Wedding India says, “The onset of the Wedding season sets a perfect mood for shopping and enjoyment. For Brides to Be and Brides-maid, the exhibition sets a perfect platform to experience outstanding wedding collection which is unique and splendid in every aspect. We look forward to immense participation and presence of you all”.

  • English language Learning is taking a New Lead in Delhi & NCR: Survey Report

    English language Learning is taking a New Lead in Delhi & NCR: Survey Report

    New Delhi, August 22, 2013: – EnglishEdge, the leading provider of technology based English language learning solutions in India conducted a market survey to gauge the interest level for English learning in Delhi-NCR. The survey was done on the students who recently joined spoken English classes in various institutes as well as people, who are in early years of their job in service industry with a purpose of understanding the level of interest of students for learning English language via the online medium.

    In Delhi-NCR, the students were classified into four categories viz. students studying for social status, for clearing entrance exams, cracking job interviews and professionals in retail and especially BPO markets for whom English Language is giving an extra edge to their career. The survey revealed that 38 percent of the total respondents are accessing internet through mobiles, followed by 45 percent who are accessing it through self-owned PCs and laptops, whereas the remaining 17 percent are dependent on a third party source for accessing internet.

    The findings of the survey depicted that majority of the students interested in learning spoken English were under the age group of 23 – 27 years of age and are looking for jobs. 90 percent of them are students pursuing graduation or post-graduation or some of them have just completed their courses and are currently looking for jobs. 57 percent of them have undertaken degrees or diplomas in professional courses like B.Tech, M.Tech. BCA, MCA, BBA and MBA unlike regular Degree courses.

    English language learning is gaining more prominence among retail professionals as the Indian Retail Sector is revolutionizing at a fast pace and demands international level servicing standards and English language learning plays an important role in this Industry. The survey revealed that more than 80% of Retail professionals expressed keen interest in learning English and almost 40% of these retail professionals preferred learning it via digital platforms like mobile, PCs and Laptops as these can be accessed, anytime convenient to them.

    According to the survey, BPO Professionals are equally interested in learning spoken English. As per the report, 65 percent of them are earning a salary of 10K to 20K and majority of them aim at strengthening their English language skills to enhance their career.

    During the Market Survey, a retail professional from Delhi said, “I am a professional working in Shipra Mall Ghaziabad, and generally it is difficult for me to find time for regular classes. Learning English via the online medium would be of great help to me. This will enable me to learn anytime, anywhere at my convenience.”

    Vivek Agarwal, CEO, EnglishEdge, “The survey has validated our assumption about our target audience. It will help us customize our courses better to suit the needs of these learners.”
     

  • POGO & Chhota Bheem make learning fun for Delhi kids

    POGO & Chhota Bheem make learning fun for Delhi kids

    August 21st 2013, Delhi: In today’s world, kids need to be healthy, smart, popular and secure to be successful and thrive! POGO, through a fun and interactive School Contact Program (SCP) called Bheem’s Masti Ki Class, aims to equip school children across the country with skills, tips and tricks to help them do just that!

    The Bheem’s Masti ki Class SCP will be conducted with over 5lakh students from approximately 550 schools across 8 cities in India. In this activation, POGO will take an ordinary day of a school-going child and invigorate it with Chhota Bheem’s tips on etiquettes, safety, games and quiz contests. The session is guaranteed to be interactive and engaging, providing an innovative and fun learning experience for the children.

    In Delhi, POGO will cover approximately 100 schools and engage around one lakh students between July to September 2013. To add to the excitement, Chhota Bheem made a surprise visit at Ryan International school in Vasant Kunj today and entertained kids with a special performance. Children were thrilled to see their favourite toon star and were eager to learn new tips from Chhota Bheem himself.

    Commenting on this initiative, Krishna Desai, Senior Director & Network Head – Kids, South Asia, Turner International India Pvt. Ltd.said, “Year after year, the POGO School Contact Programme has been a successful platform to bridge the gap between kids and their favourite channel and cartoons. The idea behind Bheem’s Masti ki Class SCP is to not only to entertain kids but also teach them how to be proficient, healthy and vigilant like Chhota Bheem.”

    In addition, kids across the country can participate in the Bheem’s Masti ki Class contest on POGO and win exciting prizes. Three lucky winners will win an all-expenses paid trip to Singapore & Sentosa along with their parent. And that’s not all! Chhota Bheem and Chutki will personally come to see them off to the airport! To participate and win many more prizes, all kids have to do is tune in to POGO from 3:30pm onwards every Monday to Friday uptil September and answer the simple questions.

    POGO’s Bheem’s Masti ki Class SCP will be conducted in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, and Ludhiana from July to September 2013.

  • FedEx Joins Forces with Café Coffee Day to Launch Rakhi Offer

    FedEx Joins Forces with Café Coffee Day to Launch Rakhi Offer

    MUMBAI, India, Aug 12, 2013-FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, is joining forces with the coffee shop chain Café Coffee Day (CCD) to launch the traditional Rakhi offer. The offer enables a sister to win an opportunity to meet up with her “true brother” (biological or spiritual) anywhere in the world, by just shipping a Rakhi to him using FedEx and by participating in the contest.

    A “true brother” is a person who has been with his sister through good and bad times, and could be a friend or a confidant. The contest invites sisters to upload a picture of their most memorable moment spent together with her true brother along with a caption appreciating her brother on the FedEx app on Facebook. Priced at an all-inclusive flat rate of INR 1500 and INR 200 for international and domestic shipments respectively, sisters can send a Rakhi and a greeting card to more than 220 countries and territories worldwide and 880 locations within India using FedEx.

    “The Rakhi deal is our attempt to offer convenience and ease to sisters in this fast-paced life. During a coffee break, sisters can connect with their brothers by sending them a Rakhi and a card through FedEx. Our relationship with Café Coffee Day is a perfect fit and will enable us to reach out to sisters through the 100 additional CCD outlets,” said Rakesh Shalia, managing director, Marketing, FedEx Express Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa.

    “We are delighted to work with FedEx Express to reach out to our customers with an added service offering. This alliance will now ensure that our customers in 100 outlets experience the accessibility and reliability FedEx is known for. Additionally, brothers or sisters can purchase CCD gift coupons and ship them directly to their siblings using FedEx. The Rakhi shipments can also be booked online on the CCD website availing the prices FedEx is offering,” said Vejay Anand, president, Café Coffee Day.

    Customers can take advantage of the Rakhi offer by visiting the FedEx World Service Centres (WSCs) across India and 100 Café Coffee Day (CCD) outlets in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Lucknow. To participate in the contest, sisters have to log on to facebook.com/FedExPromotions. The top 50 participants with the most number of likes on their pictures win CCD vouchers.

    Additionally, the sister who has shipped the Rakhi through FedEx and has the maximum likes on her picture, wins an opportunity to meet her true brother anywhere in the world.

    The Rakhis and the greeting cards are designed and created by Aseema, an NGO, for the underprivileged children working in the field of education. The offer is available before August 22, 2013. The FedEx Express offer can also be availed online on the CCD website http://www.cafecoffeeday.com/shop/gifts/rakhi