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  • Coke hits refresh at Women’s World Cup halftime

    Coke hits refresh at Women’s World Cup halftime

    MUMBAI: When cricket took a break, Coke turned up the beat. The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-final in Navi Mumbai turned into more than just a sporting spectacle, it became a festival of fizz, folk and feel-good vibes. As players walked off for the mid-innings break, Coca-Cola’s halftime campaign made its sparkling return, transforming the pause into a celebration of rhythm, refreshment and real connection.

    Taking centre stage, singer Aditya Gadhvi performed his Coke Studio Bharat chart-toppers Khalasi, the Cannes Lions-winning anthem of wanderlust, and Meetha Khaara, a love letter to Gujarat’s folk roots. The crowd swayed, phones lit up, and for a few minutes, the cricket stood still while music took the spotlight.

    Coke Studio Bharat, Coca-Cola’s reimagined music platform, has become a cultural bridge, celebrating regional sounds and giving homegrown artists a global stage. Its authenticity and accessibility have made it one of India’s most-loved music movements.

    “It’s not every day you get to perform at an event watched across the world,” said Gadhvi. “With Coke Studio Bharat, I’m bringing the sounds I grew up with to cricket fans everywhere, it’s amazing to see music unite people in such a lively way.”

    Coca-Cola INSWA IMX lead Shantanu Gangane added, “Fans today want more than just sport; they want connection. Coke’s Halftime showcase turns a pause into a shared moment where sport, music and refreshment meet, a celebration that’s both distinctly Indian and universally relatable.”

    For ICC’s chief commercial officer Anurag Dahiya, it’s about expanding what cricket means to fans. “The Halftime integration deepens engagement by blending sport and culture. It’s about making cricket inclusive, dynamic and memorable beyond the boundary.”

    And just as the music echoed through the stands, fans at home joined in, with Blinkit’s “Coke at half price” offer ensuring the halftime spirit reached living rooms too.

    From stadium to sofa, it wasn’t just a break in the game; it was a moment that united millions in the simple joy of music, sport and a cold Coke in hand.
     

  • Navi Mumbai to host Maharashtra’s first-ever ‘Formula night street race’

    Navi Mumbai to host Maharashtra’s first-ever ‘Formula night street race’

    MUMBAI: Maharashtra is set to make motorsport history as Navi Mumbai gears up to host the state’s first-ever ‘Formula night street race’ this December, marking the grand finale of the Indian Racing Festival (IRF). The announcement was made in the presence of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, during the signing of an Mou between Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd. (RPPL) and Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC).

    For the first time, Navi Mumbai’s streets will transform into a world-class FIA-grade racing circuit. Spanning 3.753 km with 14 turns, the track begins at Palm Beach Road, weaving past scenic stretches of Nerul Lake under floodlights, offering both drivers and fans a thrilling night racing experience.

    The weekend promises double the adrenaline with the Indian Racing League (IRL) and FIA-certified Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC). Top Indian and international racers will battle it out, while spectators enjoy motorsport action against the city’s glowing skyline.

    Fadnavis hailed the event as a milestone for Maharashtra’s motorsport journey, highlighting its potential to inspire young talent, boost tourism, and generate jobs. RPPL, chairman & MD, Akhilesh Reddy, emphasised that Mumbai’s debut street race will set a new benchmark for motorsport in India.

    Blending speed, glamour, and entertainment, the festival will feature celebrity team owners including John Abraham, Arjun Kapoor, Sourav Ganguly, Sudeep Kichcha, Naga Chaitanya, and Swetha Sundeep Anand. With previous successful street races in Hyderabad and Chennai, the Navi Mumbai finale cements India’s place on the global motorsport map.

    In December, the roar of engines, the energy of fans, and Navi Mumbai’s skyline will converge for an unforgettable weekend where speed meets spectacle.

     

  • Govt finalises details for hosting of Under-17 FIFA World Cup 2017 in India

    Govt finalises details for hosting of Under-17 FIFA World Cup 2017 in India

    New Delhi, 25 March: The Union Cabinet has given its approval with regard to holding of Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Under-17 World Cup to be held in India in 2017.

    In a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a committee comprising Department of Sports Secretary; Director General of the Sports Authority of India; and Financial Adviser in the Department of Sports has been authorized to make necessary adjustments for any changes in venues to remove difficulties in consultation with All India Football Federation (AIFF) /FIFA.

    Expenditure towards overlays and equipment including display boards, etc., may be incurred, the Cabinet said but the total cost will be within Rs.95 crore as approved earlier. In the eventuality of any additional requirement of funds, the Department of Sports will take up the matter with the Department of Expenditure.

    The Sports Ministry was authorized to constitute an Organizing Committee for conduct of the event.

    The Cabinet decided that the venues will be Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi; D Y Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai; Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi; Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata; Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda Goa; and I G Stadium, Guwahati.

  • Govt finalises details for hosting of Under-17 FIFA World Cup 2017 in India

    Govt finalises details for hosting of Under-17 FIFA World Cup 2017 in India

    New Delhi, 25 March: The Union Cabinet has given its approval with regard to holding of Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Under-17 World Cup to be held in India in 2017.

    In a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a committee comprising Department of Sports Secretary; Director General of the Sports Authority of India; and Financial Adviser in the Department of Sports has been authorized to make necessary adjustments for any changes in venues to remove difficulties in consultation with All India Football Federation (AIFF) /FIFA.

    Expenditure towards overlays and equipment including display boards, etc., may be incurred, the Cabinet said but the total cost will be within Rs.95 crore as approved earlier. In the eventuality of any additional requirement of funds, the Department of Sports will take up the matter with the Department of Expenditure.

    The Sports Ministry was authorized to constitute an Organizing Committee for conduct of the event.

    The Cabinet decided that the venues will be Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi; D Y Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai; Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi; Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata; Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda Goa; and I G Stadium, Guwahati.

  • Navi Mumbai gears up for its first film festival

    Navi Mumbai gears up for its first film festival

    MUMBAI: Navi Mumbai, known as the satellite city of Mumbai, will hold its first ever Film Festival, Navi Mumbai International Film Festival (NMIFF) from 31 January to 2 February, 2014. The festival will be held at the DY Patil Auditorium in Nerul, one of the largest auditoriums in the city.

    The festival has been founded with the aim to give a global exposure to the budding film makers. The film buffs will have a repository of fine movies from various genres from across the globe.

    The festival is open to film makers from across the globe and appreciates all genres of film making. The films to be screened have been slotted in three categories – student shorts, professional shorts and feature films. These categories are inclusive of short films, AD films, animation, documentaries, music videos and social awareness films. NMIFF will be screening around 22 movies in three days. The winners will be selected by a panel of esteemed jury members and awarded with cash prizes and trophies.

    NMIFF Chairman and founder Sachin Khanna, said, “NMIFF is determined to providing an international platform to talented filmmakers. We want Navi Mumbai to be highlighted as International spot which is yet deprived of any festival like this. This will expose local talent too of the area on world map. This is our first year and we have already received an overwhelming response and are looking forward to a great three day festival showcasing some of the best films.”

    The registration for passes can be made online on the film festival’s website at http://www.nmiff.in

  • Navi Mumbai gears up for its first film festival

    Navi Mumbai gears up for its first film festival

    MUMBAI: Navi Mumbai, known as the satellite city of Mumbai, will hold its first ever Film Festival, Navi Mumbai International Film Festival (NMIFF) from 31 January to 2 February, 2014. The festival will be held at the DY Patil Auditorium in Nerul, one of the largest auditoriums in the city.

     

    The festival has been founded with the aim to give a global exposure to the budding film makers. The film buffs will have a repository of fine movies from various genres from across the globe.

     

    The festival is open to film makers from across the globe and appreciates all genres of film making. The films to be screened have been slotted in three categories – student shorts, professional shorts and feature films. These categories are inclusive of short films, AD films, animation, documentaries, music videos and social awareness films. NMIFF will be screening around 22 movies in three days. The winners will be selected by a panel of esteemed jury members and awarded with cash prizes and trophies.

     

    NMIFF Chairman and founder Sachin Khanna, said, “NMIFF is determined to providing an international platform to talented filmmakers. We want Navi Mumbai to be highlighted as International spot which is yet deprived of any festival like this. This will expose local talent too of the area on world map. This is our first year and we have already received an overwhelming response and are looking forward to a great three day festival showcasing some of the best films.”

     

    The registration for passes can be made online on the film festival’s website at http://www.nmiff.in

  • CODA urges government to fix cable TV rate

    CODA urges government to fix cable TV rate

    MUMBAI: Cable operators today urged the Maharashtra government to fix cable subscription rates in the state. They also asked for a rollback of 50 per cent hike on entertainment tax.Addressing the press in Mumbai, the representatives of Cable Operators’ Distributors Association (Coda) said they had written to the state revenue minister Narayan Rane, requesting to re-consider its decision on the hike. 

    The state finance minister Jayant Patil had proposed a hike in taxes which included a 50 per cent increase in entertainment duty levied on cable operators, while presenting a surplus budget of Rs 3.06 billion for 2006-2007 in the Assembly.”We have asked the state government to fix a uniform cable TV rate. We have also asked the government to revise its decision on the entertainment tax hike. We hope to meet the minister on this next week,” said Coda vice president Ravi Singh.

    Entertainment tax in those areas under municipal corporations, such as Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane and Nagpur, will go up from Rs 30 to Rs 45. Also, Grade-A municipal council areas would now pay Rs 30 instead of Rs 20, while Grade-B & C municipal council zones would pay Rs15 instead of Rs10.

    Coda also suggested for a three-tier entertainment tax system. “The government could consider a different entertainment tax rate structure for the upper, middle and lower classes. If the government goes ahead with the 50 per cent hike in entertainment tax, we may go on strike. Why should we be responsible for collecting entertainment tax? We are, after all, service providers,” said Singh.