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  • Diamond States Summit Uttarakhand edition culminates on a hopeful note

    Diamond States Summit Uttarakhand edition culminates on a hopeful note

    Mumbai: News18 India successfully organised the Uttarakhand edition of the Diamond States Summit in Dehradun, following the widely praised events in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Bihar. The summit provided a platform for meaningful discussions aimed at shaping a brighter future for Uttarakhand.

    It brought together prominent leaders, policymakers, and industry figures from across the nation, including Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, minister of agriculture & rural development Ganesh Joshi, finance & urban development minister Prem Chand Aggarwal, minister of women empowerment & child development Rekha Arya, minister of animal husbandry, fisheries, skill development & employment Saurabh Bahuguna, Uttarakhand’s former chief minister Harish Rawat, Uttarakhand DGP Abhinav Kumar, principal secretary to CM R.K. Sudhanshu, and IPS-ADGP, special principal secretary, sports & youth welfare Amit Sinha, among others.

    Dhami, stated, “The Congress only works to spread confusion and oppose good schemes like Agniveer, which offers better opportunities to soldiers. Our double engine government is focused on understanding the state’s needs and delivering real development. Despite natural disasters, we are committed to rebuilding Uttarakhand and making life easier for the people, especially women, with initiatives like 30 per cent reservation.”

    Joshi, said, “From a soldier’s duty to a leader’s journey, my family and I have always served the people. The struggles I faced made me who I am, and Uttarakhand’s vision remains strong. Today, we honor our martyrs and build a state that upholds their sacrifice.”

    Aggarwal, emphasised, “The Congress had 60 years in power, yet they never conducted a caste census—so why the need now? On the issue of ‘spit jihad,’ let it be clear that anyone engaging in such practices will not be tolerated. Our government is taking strict action. While we welcome people to come and work in Uttarakhand, we will not allow any instability to take root in our state.”

    Bahuguna, expressed “Carrying forward the legacy of my grandfather and father is both an honor and a challenge. My focus remains on serving the people of Uttarakhand, not seeking the limelight. The faith our people have in BJP and PM Modi inspires every effort we put forth.”

    Rawat, remarked, “In politics, there are wins and losses, but it’s troubling to lose even after winning. Haryana’s politics has shifted from development to divisions based on caste and religion. The time will come when people stop enjoying slogans and start focusing on real issues. The caste census is necessary as a one-time experiment to understand the true economic conditions of different communities and address their problems.”

    The event wrapped up on a hopeful note, outlining an ambitious and progressive vision for Uttarakhand’s future. It offered a crucial forum for thought leaders, policymakers, and specialists to engage in meaningful discussions, fostering collective efforts toward advancing the state’s growth and development.

  • Gamezy brings Dream11 IPL into the Naya Zamana

    Gamezy brings Dream11 IPL into the Naya Zamana

    NEW DELHI: Fantasy cricket app Gamezy has come up with Naya Zamana V/S Purana Zamana ad campaign starring brand ambassador KL Rahul to usher the game into the new digital age.

    Even though fantasy cricket has been around for quite some time now, it has failed to evolve and cater to new age aspirations. Conceptualised by video content agency Aagey se Right, the new IPL campaign Naya Zamana V/S Purana Zamana tries to communicate the message of ‘out with the old, in with the new’.

    Gamezy's campaign #NayeZamaneKaFantasyCricket allows you to create your fantasy team even in the second innings or once the match starts unlike #PuraneZamaneKeFantasyApp.

    Talking about the idea behind the new video campaign, Aagey se Right founder and creative director Abhay Mehta said: “Gamezy closely listens to the needs of its end users. It helps them stay updated which is what is expected of any new age app. The Naya Zamana is a representation of this newness and innovation that Gamezy stands for. The analogy is apt since it reflects the state of fantasy cricket in general vis-à-vis the freshness that Gamezy brings to the table.”

    While he’s in his element on the cricket field, filming the Naya Zamana campaign pushed KL Rahul out of his comfort zone. He shared: "I love to challenge myself, whether it is on the field or off it. This time I challenged myself in a domain which was completely new for me – acting. It was a fun experience on the set as I got to explore a skill I never knew I had."

    With KL Rahul as its brand ambassador, Gamezy has no doubt managed to grab eyeballs in the industry.

    “KL Rahul is a modern day cricketer, an all-rounder who is quick to adapt. This virtue coupled with his popularity amongst fans makes him the obvious choice for a new age brand like Gamezy. With this campaign, we get to see not one but two KLs, one who is rigid and stuck in purana zamana and the other carefree and happy in nayazamana. We get to see him in an avatar like never before,” said Gamezy SVP marketing Harish Rawat.

    The new series of Gamezy commercials will air during live broadcasts of cricket matches on Star Sports Television. Apart from live cricket, the brand also plans to showcase this campaign on various digital platforms to amplify reach amongst the vast cricket fan base.

    Launched in 2019, Gamezy is a fantasy gaming platform dedicated to cricket that also allows users to win cash prizes.Users can play their favourite fantasy cricket game in eight languages, from the classic 11-a-side format, to second innings and 5-a-side teams. The app has over 5 lakh active users and more than Rs 10 crores in winnings.

  • NDTV and Coca-Cola to host a 6 hour live telethon for support my school campaign

    NDTV and Coca-Cola to host a 6 hour live telethon for support my school campaign

    MUMBAI:  NDTV, Coca-Cola and UN-Habitat will once again come together with campaign ambassador Sourav Ganguly to support the 6 hour telethon co-hosted by bollywood celebrity Ranveer Singh. It will be aired live across all channels on the NDTV Network on 29 November 2015. 

     

    A number of prominent personalities including chief ministers Anandiben Patel (Gujarat) and Harish Rawat, (Uttarakhand), bollywood actors Varun Dhawan, Parineeti Chopra, sports personalities Sunil Gavaskar, Sunil Chettri along with renowned industrialists Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy, HSBC chairperson Naina Lal Kidwai, JPMorgan Chairperson Kalpana Morparia  along with host NDTV’s Group CEO  Vikram Chandra, will take centre-stage to reach out to millions of viewers to generate maximum funds for the cause.

     

    Delighted with the tremendous response received for the initiative previously, Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia President Venkatesh Kini said,  “Support My School has grown from being an initiative to a campaign that has more than 100 partners in 23 states across India impacting nearly 200,000 children in 600 schools. By 2017 we wish to take this initiative to another level.”

     

    Commenting on the campaign NDTV’s Group CEO Vikram Chandra added, “This multi partner campaign has seen tremendous response from across the country and is growing at a rate which will soon help us reach our next goal. We are hoping to see a bigger and better participation this year, which will result in reaching our goal faster.”

  • Rajula, a love tale from the hills

    Rajula, a love tale from the hills

    NEW  DELHI: Rajula, a film directed by writer-director Nitin Tewari, which is based on the famous folk tale of Uttarakhand Rajula-Malushahi, released today under PVR Director’s Rare Cut.

     

    Several eminent personalities from Uttarakhand, including Union Water Resources Minister Harish Rawat, attended a premiere in the capital last evening.

     

    Shot in the hills of Uttarakhand, the film portrays the changing dynamics in Rajula’s different relationships – with her father, brother or lover. This love story explores the strength of woman and the sacrifices she must make to achieve her love.

     

    Rajula weaves two eras in a very interesting manner. The narrative of the film attempts to understand and connect the two mindsets prevailing in the two different eras – the ancient era and the present-day generation.

     

    Ravi, a documentary filmmaker, returns to India after the death of his parents in an accident to research the story of Rajula-Malushahi. The story is popular in the area among different sets of people in different versions. He meets many people, who give him different inputs, before finally meeting Bhavna, a young lady from Uttarakhand, who helps him in his research.

     

    He gradually falls in love with Bhavna, who is bound by various social taboos. However, it is while trying to understand the real story of Rajula-Malushahi that Ravi also gets an insight into the existing mindset in the area and is able to resolve a long-pending family dispute that began when her parents disapproved of his mother marrying against their will.

     

    The film in Hindi, Garhwali and Kumaoni stars Ashima Pandey and Karan Sharma in the title roles along with Hemant Pandey, Chandra Bisht and Anil Ghildiyal. The music has been composed by Milind and Sudhir Rikhandi, giving the essence of Uttarakhand.

     

    Presented by Himadri Productions and produced by Rama Upreti and Prianka Chandola, it has already won the Best Film – Audience’s Choice Award at the Delhi International Film Festival in December 2012.

     

    Tewari said, “Writing and directing Rajula has been amazing experience for my team, the cast and me.”