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  • SIHASN launches a new campaign: We Carry our Culture in our own Way

    SIHASN launches a new campaign: We Carry our Culture in our own Way

    MUMBAI: SIHASN, a premium luxury furniture brand, has launched their latest campaign – We Carry our Culture in our own Way commences on January 2019. Through this campaign, the brand showcases and promotes Indian culture by telling the story of Bombay – a melting pot of Indians from all parts of the country and walks of life; SIHASN – the one company that sources fabrics from all parts of the country, has successfully blended Indian aesthetics with modern furniture structures. Their products being modern and cosmopolitan, the brand has come up with a campaign video where they have covered the major parts of Bombay, from Linking Road in Bandra to the Gate Way of India.

    Ganesh Shankar – CEO of SIHASN said, “We are very excited and delighted to bring out SIHASNs’ campaign; We Carry our Culture in our own Way. We source our products from all corners of the country – from the foothills of Nagaland to the salt floors of Kutch. The idea behind the current campaign is to bring out the superlative quality of our products by demonstrating how nifty and easy the folding chair is to carry around and by showing how anybody can sit on them anywhere.”

  • Travelxp explores Nagaland this month; Strictly Street, Krazee Foodie return for second seasons

    Travelxp explores Nagaland this month; Strictly Street, Krazee Foodie return for second seasons

    MUMBAI: Travelxp, the world’s leading travel channel, continues to excite its viewers with its popular show ‘Xplore Nagaland’ and new seasons of ‘Strictly Street’ and ‘Krazee Foodie’ as it continues to bring an experience of new places, diverse cultures and exotic cuisine straight to viewers’ living rooms.

    Director – Travelxp, Nisha Chothani said, “I am delighted to announce that this this month with ‘Xplore Nagaland’, we are celebrating different, unusual but locally very popular culinary treats from all over North East India. We are also announcing the second season of our popular ‘Strictly Street’ and ‘Krazee Foodie’ shows, which are a celebration of street food from around the world. True to our traditions and in line with our industry benchmark standards, each of these shows have been shot and broadcast in 4K and HD quality with multicultural hosts, all of which will make for an immersive and engaging experience for viewers.”

    Xplore Nagaland:  Presented by celebrity Travelxp anchor Rohan Patoley, known mainly for his work in non-fiction, lifestyle-based series like Strictly Street, Food Highway and Foodicted on Travelxp. This weekly half-hour series will air everyday from 21st May 2018- 27th May 2018.

    Tough roads, dangerous hills, gritty conditions and two bikers making their way through Nagaland, it is unexpected and unpredictable. Watch hosts Rohan and Vishal embark on their journey in exploring Nagaland as they engage in bouts of Naga wrestling, survive eating two Naga Raja chillies and much more. They also visit Mokokchung, the land of the Aos, where they explore villages, the 1000-year-old tree and dance to Ao beats. Konyaks were the fiercest Naga warriors known for their head hunting and Rohan and Vishal head to Mon to revisit the past. Do they survive their meeting with the Konyaks? Find out in this episode.

    Strictly Street Season 2: Travelxp HD has come out with the second of season of ‘Strictly Street – Out at Night’ featuring its very own and loved Rohan Patoley, in a funnier and wackier avatar than ever before. The show showcases the best and popular joints to eat out at night in urban India. Feel those late night hunger pangs? Let Rohan point you in the right direction. A variety of food joints from all strata helps one pick the joint that suits their pocket and palate. Not leaving out those inclined for some fun and frolic, the show will also feature certain night joints where one gets to experience the diverse cultural dance forms, the modern youth entertainment like live bands, night melas, and many more exhilarating experiences while enjoying the gastronomical delights on offer.

    Krazee Foodie Season 2: This time Krazee Foodie host Prashanth takes you to Kannur, Kerala where he samples traditional delicacy Ada pradhaman and Puttu with Kadala curry. He also visits a hill station called Pala and watches the sun set from an old lighthouse in Kozhikode before heading off to try some Ayakura Biryani followed by the traditional Halwa. Prashanth Neelamegam also visits the Guruvayurappan temple in Guruvayur and Palayur Church in Thrissur in a single episode and also samples some tender coconut Halwa. He also embarks on a journey to Vagamon and tries his hand at fishing before going off on a Jeep safari and then to Alleppey beach in Alappuzha for some coconut soufflé. He then tucks into breakfast at Vellappam followed by fish and prawn curry in Kochi before rounding his trip off with an Elephant safari.

  • Chrome DM bags election count and analysis forthe upcoming elections in Meghalaya,Tripura, Nagaland

    Chrome DM bags election count and analysis forthe upcoming elections in Meghalaya,Tripura, Nagaland

    Chrome Data Analytics and Media – India’s largest primary research and data analytics company – has bagged the tender for covering and analysing the counting of polls in the North-Eastern states of Meghalaya, Tripura and Nagaland for the Doordarshan  channel. This marks the foray of the company in official election analyses, having done multiple pre and exit poll studies over the past few years.

    As per the tender with Doordarshan, the firm will be involved in livedata collection, processing of the election data and providing it to the national news broadcaster on the counting day of the Assembly Elections-2018.The elections will be held on 03/03/2018 in Meghalaya, Tripura and Nagaland.

    The project will have equal parts of Chrome DM’s proprietary technology empowered platforms for quick data collection & analysis, as well as on-ground presence of representatives from the company at all counting booths. Chrome DM will developing a customized, one-stop dashboard for the channel for real-time information dissemination.

    “The Doordarshan project is an exciting and challenging brief, and is a natural extension of our in-depth election studies over the last few years. It is the perfect example of a confluence of on-ground infrastructure and cutting edge technology that modern research &data analytics requires. We look forward to delivering excellence by providing the fastest coverage and real time analyses, “said Chrome Data Analytics and Media chief Pankaj Krishna.

    The assembly elections are being seen as a referendum on the mood of the nation before the 2019 national elections.

  • DD 24×7 north-east channel starts on 25 December; Rs 7 crore allocated

    DD 24×7 north-east channel starts on 25 December; Rs 7 crore allocated

    MUMBAI: Pubcaster Prasar Bharati is geared up to launch a 24×7 satellite television channel in northeast India on 25 December catering to the region’s cultural ethos. Prasar Bharati runs Doordarshan and All India Radio.

    The information and broadcasting (I&B) ministry has allocated Rs 7 crore to the broadcaster for launching DD Arun Prabha.

    Indiantelevision had reported that Prasar Bharati had in April last year proposed that the existing North-East channel be trifurcated by launching two additional 24X7 satellite channels for North Eastern Region designated as Arun Prabha Itanagar and ‘Ma-Mi-Na’ Aizawl. DD North-East telecasts entertainment and information-based programmes in Assamese, Bengali, English and other languages of the north-east region.

    The channels are expected to provide a strong platform to rich cultural and linguistic identity of the region.

    Arun Prabha channel was proposed to cater to the states of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, the second channel will cater to the states of Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur and the third to Assam and Meghalaya.

    Now, DD Arun Prabha will showcase programmes on the diverse culture of the northeastern states. The ministry has already sanctioned money for this channel, said Prasar Bharati chairperson A. Surya Prakash said.

    The proposal to launch DD Arun Prabha was announced in Narendra Modi government’s first budget. This step comes as a part of Doordarshan’s initiative to strengthen its plans in the northeast.

  • DD 24×7 north-east channel starts on 25 December; Rs 7 crore allocated

    DD 24×7 north-east channel starts on 25 December; Rs 7 crore allocated

    MUMBAI: Pubcaster Prasar Bharati is geared up to launch a 24×7 satellite television channel in northeast India on 25 December catering to the region’s cultural ethos. Prasar Bharati runs Doordarshan and All India Radio.

    The information and broadcasting (I&B) ministry has allocated Rs 7 crore to the broadcaster for launching DD Arun Prabha.

    Indiantelevision had reported that Prasar Bharati had in April last year proposed that the existing North-East channel be trifurcated by launching two additional 24X7 satellite channels for North Eastern Region designated as Arun Prabha Itanagar and ‘Ma-Mi-Na’ Aizawl. DD North-East telecasts entertainment and information-based programmes in Assamese, Bengali, English and other languages of the north-east region.

    The channels are expected to provide a strong platform to rich cultural and linguistic identity of the region.

    Arun Prabha channel was proposed to cater to the states of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, the second channel will cater to the states of Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur and the third to Assam and Meghalaya.

    Now, DD Arun Prabha will showcase programmes on the diverse culture of the northeastern states. The ministry has already sanctioned money for this channel, said Prasar Bharati chairperson A. Surya Prakash said.

    The proposal to launch DD Arun Prabha was announced in Narendra Modi government’s first budget. This step comes as a part of Doordarshan’s initiative to strengthen its plans in the northeast.

  • MIB updates areas in 16 states & UTs to be covered in DAS Phase III

    MIB updates areas in 16 states & UTs to be covered in DAS Phase III

    NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) today updated the urban areas to be covered in 16 states during Phase III of the Digital Addressable System (DAS), which is to be completed by the end of this year.

     

    These states and union territories are: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, Punjab, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar, and Puducherry.

     

    The ministry also indicated the areas that have been deleted and those which have been added, apart from the number of television households to be covered in each case. Deletions have been made on the basis of reports of empowered officers in each state.

     

    This list does not contain areas covered in the first two phases.

     

    The list of areas to be covered in Phase III had been issued on 30 April this year.

  • Dharamshala Filmfest’s initiative for Himalayan film makers

    Dharamshala Filmfest’s initiative for Himalayan film makers

    NEW DELHI: The third Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) has launched the DIFF Film Fellows initiative for Himalayan filmmakers to encourage young filmmakers.

     

    The festival to be held from 30 October to 2 November, will take applicants who are 25 years of age or younger and the applications have to be sent in by 31 August.

     

    Though the films can be of any genre, the programme is targeted specifically at filmmakers from the Indian Himalayan regions including Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarkhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and the hill regions of West Bengal and Assam.

     

    Five filmmakers will be selected to attend DIFF 2014 and participate in its various events, including screenings of the best of contemporary independent cinema. Master classes and workshops will be held by visiting filmmakers and industry professionals.

     

    The selected participants will be able to engage in special one-on-one mentorship sessions with these visiting filmmakers.

     

    The programme covers train fares, food and lodging for the selected participants for the duration of the festival. 

  • DD on studio upgradation drive

    DD on studio upgradation drive

    New Delhi: A total of 39 studio centres in the country have been taken up for full digitization as part of the ongoing scheme of digitization of Doordarshan’s Network, Parliament has been informed.

    State of the art digital equipment would therefore be made available at the studio centres in the north east states on a par with other similar studio centres in the country.

    Of these 39, eleven are in the north east states: three in Assam, two in Meghalaya, and one each in Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. The others are: five in Uttar Pradesh; two each in Chhatisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and West Bengal; and one each in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh and Puducherry.

    Five Digital Satellite News Gathering Units (DSNG) have also been provided at Guwahati to cater to the coverage requirements of north east states. DSNG Units are deployed at different places in north east states as per coverage requirements. As part of the ongoing schemes, four additional DSNG Units for North East States are envisaged to be procured.

    Meanwhile, Prasar Bharati sources said upgradation/modernization which includes induction of new technologies, replacement of old aging equipment and augmentation/upgradation facilities of all Doordarshan Kendras including those located in north-east region is a continuous process and schemes in this regard are formulated and implemented from time to time.

    The sources said that for the north east region there is a dedicated 24×7 North East Channel, besides Kendras in North East like DDK Guwahati, DDK Aizwal, DDK Gangtok, DDK Tura, DDK Shillong , DDK Silchar, DDK Dibrugarh, DDK Itanagar, DDK Agartala, DDK Kohima and DDK Imphal which telecast programmes in their respective regional languages.