Tag: Navratri

  • 30 minutes: Girls in Bondage

    30 minutes: Girls in Bondage

    MUMBAI : At a time when the entire nation is set to celebrate womanhood on Navratri, CNN-IBN’s flagship documentary show 30 Minutes puts the spotlight on thousands of minor girls from rural India who are trafficked into cities every year to work as domestic help. This weekend, CNN-IBN busts the racket of illegal placement agencies which thrive on this extremely abused and exploited class. In this hidden camera investigation, the traffickers and agents reveal how easily they operate illegally with no regulation in place. The show also features testimonies of some of these girls, who have been made to live as bonded labour for years.

    Don’t miss this special episode on Sat, Oct 12 @ 8:30 PM and Sun, Oct 13 @ 12 Noon & 9:30 PM (R), only on CNN-IBN.

  • 9 days of non-stop fun with Radio Mirchi

    9 days of non-stop fun with Radio Mirchi

    MUMBAI: It is that time of the year, where people across India gear up for the biggest dance festival of the country.  Be it children or adults, everyone’s busy planning costumes, learning new dance moves and ascertaining latest gujarati and bollywood songs on the music list. To add to the festive fervor, Radio Mirchi, India’s leading radio station, is leaving no stones unturned to make sure, revelers have a gala time this Navratri. With their exciting navratri pandal and line-up of the best music list, the channel will entice the entire Gujarat to dance till they drop.

    This year Radio Mirchi gives its listeners access to the most celebrated navratri pandals across Surat, Rajkot, Baroda and Ahmedabad. While in Ahmedabad, the radio station is organizing a raas-garba at YMCA Club, in Surat it is at Grand Bhagwati and at Neel City Club in Rajkot. If this isn’t enough, then Radio Mirchi has tied up with World’s Biggest Garba pandal in Baroda. In association with United Way of Baroda, Radio Mirchi will give an opportunity to over lakhs of revelers to have the best navratri experience.

    But it doesn’t stop here, Radio Mirchi will ensure a musical treat for it’s on-air listeners. For those who like to continue enjoying the festivities even post midnight, Radio Mirchi promises its listeners non-stop fun with garba songs playing till 3 am in morning along with some interesting campaigns. These 9 days of the festival, the listeners will get to hear some of the peppiest songs. Beginning with Achko Machko  Bollywood, Radio Mirchi has exclusively lined-up singers like Sukhwinder Singh, Alka Yagnik, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Shaan. These musical genius’ will sing their favourite garba songs. To make it more interactive, listeners will also get to know about their Gujarati connect and experience. To tickle the fan’s funny bones, RJs across stations will have special like Rajnikant’s Navratri that will add a fun element to on air listening.

    How can any festivals be complete without goodies? To add on the festivities, Radio Mirchi’s RJs across Gujarat are all stocked-up with exciting giveaways ranging from Midnight Buffets Gift Vouchers to Spa Gift Hampers.

    Commenting on the celebrations, Sumit Aggarwal, VP – Cluster Head – Gujarat at Radio Mirchi says, “We are really excited about Navratri which is the biggest dance festival in the world and our on ground partnerships and radio content will be a delight for our sponsors and listeners alike. We have never before had integrations like Mirchi Pushpak – A helicopter ride during Navratri in Ahmedabad which will create a lot of excitement for the associated brands”
    Mr. Narendra Somani, CMD – The Grand Bhagwati says, “We are proud to be associated with Radio Mirchi, the biggest media vehicle in Gujarat for Navratri.  This event will be extremely vibrant, full of Entertainment with celebrity visits & renowned orchestras on all 9 days. The energy, vibrancy & festive feel will make you revisit us everytime you are in Gujarat during the festival.”

    Samarth Mehta, MD – Neel Club says, “We have some unqiue features in our Garba which makes it stand out from other routine garba events such as Rain Dandiya, exemplary blend of Orchestra and DJ, best lawn in Rajkot to play Garba, special Events everyday during the break and a pool side food court.

    We tie-up with Radio Mirchi was because it is the number one radio station in the city and we are the best Navratri in town. So, it is a partnership of equals.”

  • First ever Snow Dandiya exclusively at Snow World, Phoenix Marketcity

    First ever Snow Dandiya exclusively at Snow World, Phoenix Marketcity

    MUMBAI: Navratri is back here and it’s time to celebrate the joyous festival of Dandiya with gusto. To ensure that you have a memorable time, for the first time in India Snow World at Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla gives you the opportunity to play Snow Dandiya. Get ready to replace the embroidered cholis, ghagras and bandhni dupattas with stylish Parka Jackets, hoods, gloves and shoes as you move to the beats of the dhol at Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla from 5th to 15th October.

    Snow World, one of the best entertainment zones at Phoenix Marketicity, Kurla that facilities ice skating, snow play area, ice slide, sledging, frozen waterfall, tunnel, igloo and many more attractions at -10 degree Celsius will now see youths and elders playing Dandiya Ras for the very first time in snow.

    This innovative concept comes from one amongst reputed business tycoons of the city, the CMD of Freezing Rains at Snow World in Kurla, Mr. Rajendra Jain “I am a devotee believer of Godess MATAJI, the Snow Dandiya and Ghata Stapna is my way of paying homage to the Godess. We thought the concept of Snow Dandiya from last year. The Ice and Snow Ganpati was well received by the devotees of Lord Ganesha and thousands of devotees took the darshan  of  our Ice Ganesha. This Time in Navratri we have already started receiving calls from the public, enquiring about what we are up to on  the festival of Navratri and seeing their excitement we have decided to sell our tickets at discounted rates to RS 800/- PER couple for  enjoying Snow Dandiya along with Snow Sports at Snow World on claiming your offer on Snow World Mumbai facebook page”

    Speaking about the event, Mr. Rajendra Kalkar, Senior Center Director, Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla said,” We at Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla believe in celebrating every festival in a unique and elaborate manner. This year we wanted to make Navratri special for all our customers by providing them with a one of a kind experience of Dandiya on Snow that will surely be a memorable and joyous event.” So make this festival a memorable one by playing SNOW DANDIYA at SNOW WORLD exclusively at Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla!