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  • DNA Women Achievers’ Awards 2024 set to New Gen Women across sectors

    DNA Women Achievers’ Awards 2024 set to New Gen Women across sectors

    Mumbai: Get ready to witness a celebration of extraordinary achievements as DNA India gears up for the highly anticipated DNA Women Achievers’ Awards 2024! With the theme ‘Honouring the New Gen Women’, this event, scheduled for 6 March 2024, is set to shine a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of women leaders across diverse sectors.

    In a world where women are increasingly at the forefront across various domains, the DNA Women Achievers’ Awards 2024 seeks to recognize and celebrate their hard work, talent, and dedication. From Retail and IT to Healthcare, Start-up, FMCG, Entertainment, Fashion, and beyond, the awards cover a wide spectrum of categories, showcasing the multifaceted accomplishments of women professionals.

    The upcoming event will feature distinguished special guests, including Vimla Batham Ji, chief of UP State Women Commission, and renowned actress Rakul Preet, alongside esteemed Guest of Honour such as Shri Brajesh Pathak, Deputy CM of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Mahesh Sharma, MP of Gautam Buddh Nagar, and Shri Chirag Paswan, MP.

    Notably, the event will feature two thought-provoking panel discussions on crucial topics. The first discussion, “Is India Ready to Support Women Entrepreneurs?” will include esteemed panellists such as Kanika Vohra, co-founder of ICH Creative, and ex-founding team, AJIO.com, Rhea Mazumdar Singhal, Founder and CEO of Ecoware, and Devyani Kapoor, Founder of Shuffling Suitcases. The second discussion, “Is Social Media a Boon or Bane for Women in India?” will offer valuable insights from Ankita Sahigal – Influencer, Divija Bhasin, Counselling Psychologist and Influencer, and Dr. Neelam Mishra, Psychologist.

    The esteemed jury panel, comprising industry stalwarts Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Kanika Vohra, and Dr Supriya Pattanayak, meticulously evaluated nominees based on various parameters for the DNA Women Achievers’ Awards 2024. Nominations across all categories were collated by an expert committee, followed by deliberations by the jury to select the deserving winners. Thorough reviews of the nominations were conducted by experts to ensure fairness and transparency in the selection process.

    The inspiring stories of the winners will be showcased on DNA India, amplifying their achievements, while ZeeNews.com will feature digital stories on its microsite to extend their reach to a wider audience. The virtual airing of the event on multiple platforms will enable viewers to witness the celebration of women achievers, with video features highlighting the winners’ accomplishments shared across various social media platforms to garner recognition and admiration.

    A spokesperson for DNA India emphasized the significance of the grand celebration, stating, “At DNA India, we are deeply honoured to host the DNA Women Achievers’ Awards 2024, an event that transcends mere accolades to embody the profound journeys of courage, perseverance, and triumph undertaken by women across our nation. Each award recipient represents not only a beacon of inspiration but also a testament to the transformative power of determination and resilience. Their stories, etched with resilience and adorned with success, serve as a source of motivation for us all, illuminating the path forward towards a more equitable and inclusive society. Through these awards, we not only celebrate their outstanding achievements but also reaffirm our unwavering commitment to championing gender equality and empowering women to realize their fullest potential.”

  • Prime Video channels expands with Punjabi streaming service Chaupal addition

    Prime Video channels expands with Punjabi streaming service Chaupal addition

    Mumbai: Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, today announced the addition of Chaupal, India’s leading Punjabi video streaming service, to Prime Video channels. Chaupal offers a curated line-up of popular Punjabi language content including a wide library of the latest and blockbuster Punjabi movies and web series. Prime members can now purchase an annual add-on annual subscription to Chaupal with a special introductory offer of Rs 599, available only through Prime Video channels.

    Chaupal’s immersive and engaging multi-genre content includes popular titles across movies and series, such as Kaali Jotta, Aaja Mexico Chaliye, Outlaw, Chal Jindiye, Khao Piyo Aish Karo, Panchhi, and Paani Ch Madhaani, to name a few. In addition to this, Chaupal will also offer subscribers an opportunity to stream the latest theatrical movie releases, beginning with Carry on Jatta 3 (available from 7 September onwards), an uproarious comedy with charismatic performances and an irresistible storyline that has struck a chord with audiences across the world and emerged as a mega-blockbuster worldwide.

    Commenting on the collaboration, Chaupal VP of strategic partnership and alliances Mahesh Sharma said, “With Chaupal, we want to provide the best Punjabi language content to our viewers. For us, this integration is a milestone, and we believe it will have a significant impact in driving the Punjabi content consumption across the length and breadth of this country in the long term. We are thrilled to partner with Prime Video Channels to offer subscribers relevant, world-class Punjabi entertainment and, at the same time, take our content deeper across India.”

    Prime members can purchase an add-on subscription to Chaupal at a special introductory offer of Rs 599 annually.

    Prime Video channels benefits for Prime members include:

    •    No hassle login & billing: Customers do not have to juggle between multiple usernames, passwords and billing due dates. With Prime Video channels, all premium content subscriptions are managed within a single destination – Prime Video apps and website.
    •    More time watching, less time deciding: Customers don’t have to spend time toggling between their favourite services to discover what’s new and popular. With Prime Video channels they can browse in one place, search across all their premium subscription and get personalized recommendations. All of this without ever having to leave the Prime Video app or website.
    •    Enjoy your favourite features, no matter which service: Customers can enjoy IMDb’s X-Ray feature and a single consolidated watch list and download library for offline viewing. Subscribers can also manage data consumption and much more across all their premium channel subscriptions.
    •    More choice: With Prime Video channels, Prime members can access thousands of additional titles across 21 OTT services, including Chaupal, BBC Player, BBC Kids, Animax + GEM, Lionsgate Play, discovery+, Eros Now, DocuBay, ManoramaMAX, hoichoi, MUBI, AMC+, ShortsTV, VROTT, Acorn TV, NammaFlix, Stingray All Good Vibes, iwonder, Curiosity Stream, MyZen TV, and Museum TV.
  • Kerala sweeps tourism publicity awards, American tourist bags writers’s award

    Kerala sweeps tourism publicity awards, American tourist bags writers’s award

    NEW DELHI: Kerala swept the publicity awards in the National Tourism Awards for the year 2014-15 with as many as three awards apart frpm an award to a foreign tourist for writing about the state.

    The Tourism Departments of Kerala and Gujarat jointly shared the Tourism award Most Innovative use of Information Technology – Social Media / Mobile App.

    Ms Stephanie Pearson of the United States received the award for feature on Kerala, “The Green Heaven”.

    The Tourism Department of Kerala received two other awards: for the coffee table volume on“Kerala & The Spice Routes”, and their Brochure “The Great Backwaters (Das Faszinierendste Gewässer der Erde)” in German Language in the category of Excellence in Publishing in Foreign Language other than English.

    The Best Tourism Film award went to Department of Tourism of Daman & Diu for the film “Ilha De Calma”.

    The Department of Tourism of Telangana for their coffee Table Book “Ancient Temples of Telangana” in the category of Best Tourism Promotion Publicity Material by States and Union Territories.

    The awards were given away over the weekend by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan who said tourists are the Brand Ambassadors of their respective countries and Tourism is a mode of improving the image of their countries abroad.

    All the persons involved in Tourism industry are the Flag Bearers of the country. The continuous strive for service excellence is all the more important as India’s Tourism Sector is on an upward growth track.

    Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma and Secretary Vinod Zutshi also spoke on the occasion.

    In all, 74 Awards were presented in various segments of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Tourism Ministers of many States, Central and State Government Officials, Members from the Travel and Hospitality Industries, including leading Hoteliers, Travel Agents and Tour Operators and Travel Media attended the function.

  • Kerala sweeps tourism publicity awards, American tourist bags writers’s award

    Kerala sweeps tourism publicity awards, American tourist bags writers’s award

    NEW DELHI: Kerala swept the publicity awards in the National Tourism Awards for the year 2014-15 with as many as three awards apart frpm an award to a foreign tourist for writing about the state.

    The Tourism Departments of Kerala and Gujarat jointly shared the Tourism award Most Innovative use of Information Technology – Social Media / Mobile App.

    Ms Stephanie Pearson of the United States received the award for feature on Kerala, “The Green Heaven”.

    The Tourism Department of Kerala received two other awards: for the coffee table volume on“Kerala & The Spice Routes”, and their Brochure “The Great Backwaters (Das Faszinierendste Gewässer der Erde)” in German Language in the category of Excellence in Publishing in Foreign Language other than English.

    The Best Tourism Film award went to Department of Tourism of Daman & Diu for the film “Ilha De Calma”.

    The Department of Tourism of Telangana for their coffee Table Book “Ancient Temples of Telangana” in the category of Best Tourism Promotion Publicity Material by States and Union Territories.

    The awards were given away over the weekend by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan who said tourists are the Brand Ambassadors of their respective countries and Tourism is a mode of improving the image of their countries abroad.

    All the persons involved in Tourism industry are the Flag Bearers of the country. The continuous strive for service excellence is all the more important as India’s Tourism Sector is on an upward growth track.

    Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma and Secretary Vinod Zutshi also spoke on the occasion.

    In all, 74 Awards were presented in various segments of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Tourism Ministers of many States, Central and State Government Officials, Members from the Travel and Hospitality Industries, including leading Hoteliers, Travel Agents and Tour Operators and Travel Media attended the function.

  • Foreign journalists and cameramen and Indian films in list of Tourism awards

    Foreign journalists and cameramen and Indian films in list of Tourism awards

    NEW DELHI: Awards for the most Film Promotion Friendly State/Union territory, tourism promotion and publicity and the best foreign journalist and photographer for India are among the various categories of the National Tourism Awards to be presented this month.

    The awards for 2014-15 will be given away by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on 30 July 2016 at a function organized by the Tourism Ministry in the presence of Minister Mahesh Sharma.

    The awards in Tourism Promotion and Publicity include Excellence in Publishing; Best Tourism Film; Best Tourism Promotion Publicity Material (produced by State/Union Territories and Private Stakeholders); and Most Innovative use of Information Technology – Social Media/ Mobile Apps.

    An award for best film friendly state was introduced in the National Film Awards this year and was presented to Gujarat for 2015.

    The Ministry annually presents National Tourism Awards to various segments of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. These awards are presented to State Governments / Union Territories, classified hotels, heritage hotels, approved travel agents, tour operators and tourist transport operators, individuals and other private organizations in recognition of their performance in their respective fields and also to encourage healthy competition with an aim to promote tourism. The National Tourism Awards have over the years emerged as a prestigious recognition of achievements in the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors.

    Other categories include awards for Comprehensive Development of Tourism; Best Civic Management of a Tourist Destination in India and in various categories for travel agents or tour operators, apart from awards for hotels in different categories and states and private entrepreneurs for various initiatives.

  • Foreign journalists and cameramen and Indian films in list of Tourism awards

    Foreign journalists and cameramen and Indian films in list of Tourism awards

    NEW DELHI: Awards for the most Film Promotion Friendly State/Union territory, tourism promotion and publicity and the best foreign journalist and photographer for India are among the various categories of the National Tourism Awards to be presented this month.

    The awards for 2014-15 will be given away by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on 30 July 2016 at a function organized by the Tourism Ministry in the presence of Minister Mahesh Sharma.

    The awards in Tourism Promotion and Publicity include Excellence in Publishing; Best Tourism Film; Best Tourism Promotion Publicity Material (produced by State/Union Territories and Private Stakeholders); and Most Innovative use of Information Technology – Social Media/ Mobile Apps.

    An award for best film friendly state was introduced in the National Film Awards this year and was presented to Gujarat for 2015.

    The Ministry annually presents National Tourism Awards to various segments of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. These awards are presented to State Governments / Union Territories, classified hotels, heritage hotels, approved travel agents, tour operators and tourist transport operators, individuals and other private organizations in recognition of their performance in their respective fields and also to encourage healthy competition with an aim to promote tourism. The National Tourism Awards have over the years emerged as a prestigious recognition of achievements in the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors.

    Other categories include awards for Comprehensive Development of Tourism; Best Civic Management of a Tourist Destination in India and in various categories for travel agents or tour operators, apart from awards for hotels in different categories and states and private entrepreneurs for various initiatives.

  • Five regional centres of India’s premier drama school to open in other parts of country

    Five regional centres of India’s premier drama school to open in other parts of country

    NEW DELHI: The Delhi-based National School of Drama, which has formed the training ground for some of the best television and film personalities, is to get five regional centres in different parts of the country, Parliament has been told.

    This follows the recommendations made by the Broad Based Committee for opening up of five regional centres across the country.

    The NSD Society proposes to establish one regional centre each at Kolkata, Mumbai/Goa, Jammu and Kashmir, and the North-East besides upgrading the existing Regional Resource Centre (RRC) at Bengaluru to become a full-fledged regional centre.

    Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said these regional centres are to be established in consultation with the concerned State Governments who were required to provide accommodation for the purpose.

    So far, only Karnataka has allotted land for the purpose at Bengaluru. NSD has started one year teaching training programme in the Bengaluru Chapter commencing from academic session 2014-15.

    In addition, under consolidation of Out-reach Programme in the North-East Region, NSD has opened its Centres in Sikkim and Tripura. 

    Several actors like Om Puri, Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Nadira Babbar, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and others and filmmakers like M S Sathyu have made major contributions to the NSD, many of them beginning their careers here.

  • Five regional centres of India’s premier drama school to open in other parts of country

    Five regional centres of India’s premier drama school to open in other parts of country

    NEW DELHI: The Delhi-based National School of Drama, which has formed the training ground for some of the best television and film personalities, is to get five regional centres in different parts of the country, Parliament has been told.

    This follows the recommendations made by the Broad Based Committee for opening up of five regional centres across the country.

    The NSD Society proposes to establish one regional centre each at Kolkata, Mumbai/Goa, Jammu and Kashmir, and the North-East besides upgrading the existing Regional Resource Centre (RRC) at Bengaluru to become a full-fledged regional centre.

    Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said these regional centres are to be established in consultation with the concerned State Governments who were required to provide accommodation for the purpose.

    So far, only Karnataka has allotted land for the purpose at Bengaluru. NSD has started one year teaching training programme in the Bengaluru Chapter commencing from academic session 2014-15.

    In addition, under consolidation of Out-reach Programme in the North-East Region, NSD has opened its Centres in Sikkim and Tripura. 

    Several actors like Om Puri, Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Nadira Babbar, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and others and filmmakers like M S Sathyu have made major contributions to the NSD, many of them beginning their careers here.

  • Media campaign to popularise Odisha’s Nabakalebar festival

    Media campaign to popularise Odisha’s Nabakalebar festival

    NEW DELHI: The Central Government is planning to release a media campaign across electronic, print and online to publicise Odisha’s Nabakalebar festival as an international event.

     

    Tourism minister Mahesh Sharma gave the assurance to Odisha Tourism and Culture Minister Ashok Chandra Panda.

     

    Sharma said funds will also be released at the earliest for three light and sound shows proposed to be held at Dhauli, Udayagire / Khandagire Caves and Konark.

     

    He said a special media campaign would be mounted to popularize Nabakalebar as an international festival.

  • Tourism Ministry of India to launch ‘Know Your India’ drive

    Tourism Ministry of India to launch ‘Know Your India’ drive

    MUMBAI: The Government of India is looking at engaging the youth and kids of the country via a new initiative called ‘Know Your India’ or ‘Bharat Ko Jaano’ drive. The government is urging kids to see concealed gems all over India head overseas for vacationing with this drive.

     

    Union minister of culture & tourism Mahesh Sharma said, “India is an undiscovered treasure hunt, so if powers are channelized in the proper direction, we’ll have more Indians lingering to discover the anonymous locations in India,” said Sharma.

     

    “How many of you’ve toured Delhi zoo? We sense tours to domestic destinations that provide knowledge regarding our culture and history will benefit if initiated in school set of courses,” he added.

     

    However, Sharma added that the proposal was in a primary phase.

     

    When queried as to how the culture ministry planned to make sure the security of tombstones that are still ignored in spite of being taken care of by the ASI (Archaeological Survey of India), Sharma said, “We’ve heard that Archaeological Survey of India isn’t working properly and we believe it. But we expect to handle this problem, along with many others quickly and definitely.”