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  • CNBC TV18 presents 9th edition of India Business Leaders Awards 2013

    CNBC TV18 presents 9th edition of India Business Leaders Awards 2013

    MUMBAI: 2014 is perhaps the most critical year of the decade and the impending elections the most significant since independence. And this is why it becomes essential to put forth leaders who are ready to champion the change agenda, those who are strong enough to rise and lead the nation forwards.

    CNBC TV18 presents India Business Leaders Awards 2013 on January 13th, 2014 at the Regal room, Trident hotel, Nariman point. The singular idea for IBLA this year is to envisage the year 2014 and to honour those poised to champion it.

    The selection of winners across categories will showcase men and women who have the ability the vision the capacity to rise above the current volatility and see the long term goal, they have a global aspirations – to put india on the world map.

    And since the year is as crucial as it is, we want to be able to put forth dialogues and conversations that resonate with the change agenda of the year. This is why the event opens with the jury sharing its vision for 2014 and goes into debates that detail the impact of economics, politics and business.

    IBLA 2013 will be hosted in the present of top notch companies directors like, Deepak Parekh, Bimal Jalan, Arun Maira, Naina Lal Kidwai, AM Naik, KM Birla and Raghav Bahl, Nitin Paranjpe, Zia Mody, Shiv Nadar, Pratap Reddy, Vinod Rai, Satish Reddy, ISRO chairman – K Radhakrishnan, Ashok Ganguly, Soli Sorabjee, N Chandra of TCS, R Balki, Krishnakumar Natrajan, CP Gurnani, MS Unnikrishnan , Anil Jain, Sam Pitroda and Piyush Goyal of BJP, Meera Sanyal and other CEOs

    On this occasion Mr. Anil UniyaL, CEO of CNBC-TV18 and CNBC AWAAZ said, “We are privileged to host  the  9th edition  of  the CNBC-TV18  IBLA  Awards  as  these  awards recognize  leaders  who have out-shined in these  unstable times. CNBC TV18 has constantly endeavored to bring expert analysis to  its  viewers  and  the brilliant  line  up  of jury  is testimonial  to  the credibility  of  these awards. Industry’s best would be recognized and this would be inspirational to upcoming business leaders.

    These awards which will set stage for the various leaders on a global platform and envisage India on the world map.”

     

  • Delegate registrations open for 15th Mumbai Film Festival

    Delegate registrations open for 15th Mumbai Film Festival

    MUMBAI: It’s good news for movie lovers. The 15th edition of Mumbai Film Festival is officially open for delegate and media registrations. The iconic film festival which showcases award winning and acclaimed films from all over the globe has announced its online registrations with early bird discounts. The early bird registrations will close at 1900 hours on1 October.

    The eight day film festival which will be held from 17-24 October will showcase a stellar lineup of over 200 films from about 60 countries. National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Nariman Point and Metro Cinema are the main festival venues, while Cinemax, Andheri (West) will be the satellite venue.

    The registration process for both the delegate and media can be done online on the film festival’s website http://www.mumbaifilmfest.com.

    The delegates registering online will subsequently receive a confirmation through an e-mail. This year the festival has made arrangements for sms and e-mail alerts about delegate card pickups, on-line seat reservation system for screenings during the festival and important festival communication for registered delegates.

    For any problems related to online registrations, delegates can send an e-mail at registration@mumbaifilmfest.com. The registration form can be downloaded and later submitted along with fees at the Mumbai Film Festival office till 1October, between 11 am to 6 pm.

    Delegates must carry their college ID card, film industry card or film society membership cards for verification at the time of catalogue fee payment/collection of delegate cards.

    The early bird discounts for various categories of delegates are as under:

    1. Students – Rs 600
    2. Film industry associations & Film Societies – Rs 750
    3. General Delegates – Rs 1150

  • Sanjay Dutt to serve sentence in Yerwada prison, to file curative petition

    Sanjay Dutt to serve sentence in Yerwada prison, to file curative petition

    NEW DELHI: Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt today surrendered before the designated TADA court in Mumbai to serve his sentence in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.

    The court directed that he be sent to the Yerwada jail.

    Earlier on his entering the court, formalities began for his surrender. The court commenced the process for the identification of Dutt, whose conviction was upheld by the supreme court recently.

    He had come to the court with his wife Maanyata, brother-in-law Kumar Gaurav and senior filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt.

    On arrival, he was mobbed by the media and both he and Bhatt appealed to the media persons to let him complete the formality of surrender.

    Meanwhile, his lawyer later told media-persons that he would move the Supreme Court with a curative petition.

    The supreme court on 10 May rejected a review petition by the actor against his conviction under the Arms Act.

    The court had earlier on 21 March upheld his conviction under the Arms Act and sentenced him to five years of jail in relation to the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case. However, he was given time to complete his assignments in the film industry.

    He had to surrender by 4.00 pm today.

    The court which had upheld the death sentence of Yakub Abdul Razak Memon, a key conspirator with Dawood Ibrahim in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, had ordered that Dutt return to jail to serve three-and-a-half years’ sentence for possessing illegal arms. Dutt has already served a jail term of 18 months.

    A total of 257 persons were killed and 713 others injured when a series 13 coordinated explosions shattered the metropolis on 12 March 1993.

    The blasts occurred at 12 places, including Bombay Stock Exchange building, Air-India Building at Nariman Point, at Worli opposite Century Bazaar, Hotels Sea Rock and Juhu Centaur.

  • Spanish film Blancanieves to close Mumbai Film Fest

    Spanish film Blancanieves to close Mumbai Film Fest

    MUMBAI: Blancanieves, the 2012 black-and-white silent Spanish drama has been named to be the closing film of the upcoming 14th Mumbai Film Festival, organized by the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image.

    The film, directed by Spanish auteur Pablo Berger, has been named the official Spanish entry for the Best Foreign Language film at the 85th Academy Awards in 2013.

    Carmen (Macarena Garcia) is a beautiful young woman with a childhood tormented by her terrible stepmother, Encarna (Maribel Verdu). Running from her past, Carmen, will undertake an exciting journey accompanied by her new friends: a troupe of dwarves Toreros. An original vision of a classic tale, it is set in the south of Spain in the 20‘s, full of adventure, excitement and humor. With a surprise ending in Blancanieves, we discover that life is not like in the stories.

    Having premiered at the prestigious Toronto festival, the film won the Special Jury Prize and an ex-aequo Best Actress Silver Shell award for Macarena García at the 2012 San Sebastián International Film Festival.

    The Mumbai Film Festival promises to feature a lineup of over 230 movies with special event segments dedicated to French, Italian, Afghan and Indian cinema as well as silent films accompanied by a live orchestra.

    The 14th edition of the Mumbai Film Festival will be held from the 18th – 25th October, 2012 at National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) and Inox, Nariman Point, Liberty Cinemas, Marine Lines as the main festival venues and Cinemax, Andheri and Cinemax Sion as the satellite venues.

  • Luxury technology brand Vu sets up shop in India

    Luxury technology brand Vu sets up shop in India

    MUMBAI: Vu, a luxury technology brand which researches, develops and manufactures high-end computers, LCD displays and digital homes has forayed into the Indian market. The company has set base in Mumbai by the promoters of Zenith Computers Ltd.

    Based in California, Vu has opened its flagship store in Mumbai at the CR2 Mall, Nariman Point. The store carries Vu branded systems and displays and has the world’s first ‘Gadget bar’ that sells the latest in luxury technology within a unique retail experience.

    Vu Technologies CEO Devita Saraf said, “We believe that the world of technology can be very exciting and purchasing high-end technology should be retail therapy for the guys. Our products are the outcome of our NPD (New product development) lab – cutting-edge innovation, sleek product design and unparallel customer service. Its an experience unlike any other that you have been previously exposed to – Vu will be a very uncommon offer.”

    On the other hand, Vu’s Digital Home will be a combination of computers, communication and consumer electronics that has been created with a simple user interface and design. This will be priced at Rs 100,000.

    Vu also retails LCD displays from 7″ to 47″, skype products, Bluetooth-based products and a range of Apple products. Vu will bring the latest in luxury technologies from across the world to the store, and plans to open 30 stores across India by the December 2007.