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  • Sanjay Mishra joins Jindal Stainless as the new CDIO

    Sanjay Mishra joins Jindal Stainless as the new CDIO

    Mumbai: India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, Jindal Stainless, announced the appointment of Sanjay Mishra as its new chief digital and information officer (CDIO). Mishra comes with nearly three decades of experience in digital and information technology. At Jindal Stainless, he will be responsible for spearheading strategic digitalisation and transformation initiatives aimed at making the organisation a digital powerhouse.

    Speaking on the appointment, Jindal Stainless MD Abhyuday Jindal said, “Embracing digitisation and prioritising information security are not just trends; they’re essential to the growth and sustainability of our organisation. As our new CDIO, Mr Mishra will help us envision a future where we are heralded as the flagbearers of technological innovation in the industry. I am certain that his contributions will boost our efficiency, ensure company-wide data integrity and safeguard our valuable assets.”

    Prior to joining Jindal Stainless, Mishra has worked at renowned global organisations, including IBM, GE, and L&T. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in spearheading the development of core commerce products, overseeing the implementation of ERPs for global clientele, and leading the development of one of the largest in-house developed ERP & analytics platform. He holds an M.Tech in Industrial Management from IIT Kanpur and earned his B.Tech in Civil Engineering from KNIT Sultanpur.

    Commenting on his new role, Mishra said, “I am thrilled to join Jindal Stainless at such a pivotal moment in its digital transformation journey. With the organisation’s steadfast commitment to innovation and a clear focus on information security, I am excited to lead the charge in augmenting the company’s technological capabilities, while driving growth, streamlining processes, and elevating Jindal Stainless to new heights of success.”

  • BAI-REC partnership provides international exposure to 28 Indian shuttlers

    BAI-REC partnership provides international exposure to 28 Indian shuttlers

    Mumbai: The Badminton Association of India (BAI), with support from REC, will fund the country’s 28 talented shuttlers for international tournaments to help them improve rankings and also provide much-needed foreign exposure, required to play in top-level international badminton tournaments.

    The players ranked between 26 and 75 in the BWF world rankings along with top performers from the recent senior national championships, who are not part of the national camp but have already shown signs of brilliance, like reigning Abu Dhabi Masters champion Unnati Hooda and Tanvi Sharma, the silver medallist at the 2023 Badminton Asia U-17 Junior Championships, are among the 28 players across singles and doubles category who have been chosen based on their performances across multiple tournaments. These players will be fully funded for the tournaments.

    “Badminton Association of India is committed to ensure promising talents get much-needed support to showcase their potential as the national campers even if they are not part of the national camp. Our partnership with REC will not only help us broad base these opportunities and give shuttlers more and more opportunities to participate in multiple international challenger events as well as Super 300s and thereby better their rankings as well as gain experience of playing against foreign players. This initiative aligns with our goals to create strong opportunities for more players to show their abilities as well as compete and benefit from the national badminton structure,” said BAI secretary Sanjay Mishra.

    This opportunity has also been extended to the current senior national singles champions Chirag Sen and Anmol Kharb as well as runners-up Tharun Mannepalli and 15-year-old Tanvi Sharma – one of the youngest finalists in history. The doubles national champions Suraj Goala and Pruthvi Roy, and Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra have also been included.    

    The selected players have been given the option to choose three tournaments, including two Super 300 events — the  Orleans Masters and Swiss Open – from a total of eight tournaments, for which BAI will extend complete financial support to each of the shuttlers.

    Full list of players:

    Men’s singles:

    1. Sathish Kumar Karunakaran (World Rank 51)

    2. S Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian (WR 71)

    3. Sameer Verma (WR 74)

    4. Chirag Sen (Senior Nationals champion)

    5. Tharun Mannepalli (Senior Nationals runner-up)

    Women’s Singles:

    1.Aakarshi Kashyap (WR 40)

    2.Malvika Bansod (WR 52)

    3.Unnati Hooda (WR 56)

    4. Tanya Hemanth (WR 69)

    5.Tasnim Mir (WR 73)

    6.Imad Farooqui Samiya (WR 74)

    7.Anmol Kharb (Senior National Champion)

    8.Tanvi Sharma (Senior National runner-up)

    Men’s Doubles:

    1.Hariharan Amsakarunan/Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi (WR 70)

    2.P.S Ravikrishna/Sankar Prasad Udayakunar (WR 75)

    3.Suraj Goala/Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy (Senior Nationals champions)

    Women’s Doubles:

    1. Ashwini Bhat K/Shikha Gautam (WR 49)

    2.Rutaparna Panda/Swetaparna Panda (WR 52)

    3.Simran Singh/Ritika Thaker (WR 63)

    4.Priya Konjengbam/Shruti Mishra (Senior National champions)

    Mixed Doubles:

    1. Sathish Kumar Karunakaran/Aadya Variyath (WR 64)

    LIST OF TOURNAMENTS 

    SR NO TOURNAMENT NAME DATE VENUE
    1 LI NING SRI LANKA INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE 2024 FEB 5-11, 2024 GALLE, SRI LANKA
    2 AZERBAIJAN INTERNATIONAL 2024 FEB 8-11, 2024 BAKU, AZERBAIJAN
    3 LI NING SRI LANKA INTERNATIONAL SERIES,2024 DEB 12-18, 2024 GALLE, SRI LANKA
    4 59TH PORTUGAL INTERNATIONAL SERIES  MARCH 6-10, 2024 CALDAS da RAINHA, PORTUGAL 
    5 ORLEANS MASTERS 2024- SUPER 300 MARCH 12-17, 2024 ORLEANS, FRANCE
    6 CIPUTRA HANOI – YONEX SUNRISE VIETNAM INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE 2024 MARCH 12-17, 2024 HANOI, VIETNAM
    7 DUTCH INTERNATIONAL SERIES  MARCH 14-14, 2024 WATERINGEN, NETHERLANDS
    8 SWISS OPEN-SUPER 300 MARCH 19-24,2024 BASEL, SWITZERLAND
  • Indian players gear up for Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2024

    Indian players gear up for Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2024

    Mumbai: With the Race to Paris 2024 heading into its final stretch, Indian shuttlers will have an excellent opportunity to earn valuable points and stake claims to Olympic berths across categories at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open Super 750 to be held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi from January 16-21, 2024.

    Asian Games gold medallists Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and bronze medallist HS Prannoy will aim to boost their position in the world ranking ahead of the Paris Olympics while the likes of former world number one Kidambi Srikanth, 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lakshya Sen and the up and coming Priyanshu Rajawat will be gunning for the second Indian spot at the Games.

    According to the Paris Olympics qualification rules, two Indian men’s singles players can participate in the Games only if both of them are ranked among the top 16 at the end of the qualification process that ends on 30 April 2024.

    The Yonex-Sunrise India Open, organised by the Badminton Association of India (BAI), was upgraded to Super 750 category from Super 500 last year which means that the players can earn significantly higher ranking points in their quest for Olympics qualification.

    It has also meant that almost all the Top-10 players in current world ranking will be in action at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall and badminton lovers can enjoy watching them in action on all six days for free as the BAI has decided to keep the entry free.

    Looking forward to yet another fantastic week of quality badminton, BAI general secretary Sanjay Mishra said, “The BAI has consistently maintained a very high standard of preparation for the India Open and that has ensured that it is now a Super 750 level event. This means that all our Olympics hopefully will have a good chance of using the home conditions to earn valuable points and even win the title. It will also be a great opportunity for fans to witness some breathtaking action as more top ranked players will be participating.”

    Among the Indian stars, one among Sen and Rajawat are assured of a pre-quarterfinal spot as the young guns will face off against each other in the men’s singles opening round.

    Eighth seed Prannoy will be opening his campaign against Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei and will face the winner of the match between Sen and Rajawat after clearing the first-round hurdle.

    Former champion Srikanth, currently in 24th position in the Race to Paris rankings, will meet Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu in the opening round and has a potential second-round clash against defending champion Kunlavut Viditsarn of Thailand.

    In men’s doubles, former champions and second seeds Satwik and Chirag will kick off their challenge against World No. 25 Fang-Jen Lee and Fang-Chih Lee of Taipei in the opening round and are expected to go deeper in the competition.

    The women’s doubles combinations of Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand and Ashwini Ponnappa-Tanisha Crasto are also locked into a see-saw battle for an Olympics spot.

    All England semi-finalists Treesa and Gayatri have a tough opener against fourth seeds Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida of Japan while Ashwini and Crasto, who made three back-to-back finals to end 2023 on a high, will face World No. 10 Thai combination of Rawinda Prajongjai and Jongkolphan Kititharakul in the first round.

    Among the other high profile first round clashes, defending women’s singles champion An Se Young of South Korea will take on three-time champion Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand while Spain’s Carolina Marin will face Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in a clash of former world champions.

    In men’s singles, former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore will meet third seed and reigning All England champion Li Shi Feng of China while top seed Viktor Axelsen will open his campaign against Wang Tzu Wei of Chinese Taipei.

  • Colors Tamil brings WTP of Vijay Sethupathi’s thriller drama ‘Mumbaikar’ on 5 Nov

    Colors Tamil brings WTP of Vijay Sethupathi’s thriller drama ‘Mumbaikar’ on 5 Nov

    Mumbai: Colors Tamil is all set to premier a captivating and unconventional tale ‘Mumbaikar’ that puts the focus on the city of Mumbai and its many layers this Sunday, November 5 at 2pm.  Mumbaikar, Powered by ‘Ramraj Cotton Shirts’ with Special Partner ‘Pothysin Deepawali Fashion Rockets’, is part of the channel’s ‘Movie of the Month’ series. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Santosh Sivan, the thriller drama, which is the official remake of Lokesh Kanagaraj’s ‘Maanagaram’, stars an ensemble cast, including Vijay Sethupathi, Vikrant Massey, Hridhu Haroon, Ranvir Shorey, Tanya Maniktala, and Sanjay Mishra.

    Set against the backdrop of Mumbai’s bustling streets, Mumbaikar follows a hyper-linked plot structure, intertwining the lives of various unrelated characters. The film chronicles the journey of the key characters whose lives suddenly converge across multiple events that take place during a 24-hour period. This, in turn, changes the characters’ perspectives towards the city and life itself. With its compelling narrative, the movie promises to take audiences on an exciting journey and showcase the lesser-known sides of India’s city of dreams. Produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Riya Shibu.

    Vikrant Massey, who portrays a pivotal character, shares his thoughts on the movie’s WTP, “It has been an absolute pleasure sharing screen space with Vijay Sethupathi Sir. I have grown up watching Santosh Sivan Sir’s films. I have always admired his work and now to be directed by him was an experience I will cherish forever. I am sure people of Tamil Nadu will enjoy our super combo”.

    Talking about Mumbaikar, Sethupathi said, “It is an exciting time for Indian actors. We are getting opportunities to work on films across languages. After the love and appreciation, I have received for my web series, this movie marks my first Hindi film debut, I am looking forward to Tamil audiences’ reaction for its Tamil television premiere film. I am sure they will love & appreciate it.”

    Ace director Santosh Sivan further shared his excitement on the trailer release, “It was a great feeling to direct a Hindi film once again. Mumbaikar is a film that gives a perspective of the city through the lives of interwoven characters. Mumbai has its own unique spirit and I have tried to encapsulate it through the film. It was amazing working with such talented actors in one film! I am thrilled for its Tamil TV Premiere on Nov 5th.”

    A special promo has been conceptualised with Channa Patna Toys that tells the story of Mumbaikar from Vijay Sedhupathi’s POV. It has gone viral, creating a huge interest for the movie. Watch this amazing film with your family on Colors Tamil, being aired for the first time on 5 Nov, at 2 PM!

     

     

  • Calling all home cooks: Saffola Soya presents ‘Ghore Ghore Zee Bangla

    Calling all home cooks: Saffola Soya presents ‘Ghore Ghore Zee Bangla

    Mumbai: Marico Ltd’s Saffola Soya Chunks has associated with Zee Bangla to bring the exciting ‘Saffola Soya Shera Home Chef Contest’ to its consumers. Through this partnership, the brand is inviting all passionate home cooks and food enthusiasts to stand a chance to be part of Bengal’s widely acclaimed TV reality show, ‘Ghore Ghore Zee Bangla’. Presenting the perfect blend of family entertainment and culinary adventures, the show is hosted by award-winning Bengali actress Aparajita Adhya.

    The contest celebrates the essence of India’s softest and tastiest soya chunks, offering participants a platform to showcase their culinary skills and unleash their creativity in the kitchen. To participate in the contest, those interested can submit their entries by sharing their Saffola Soya recipe via WhatsApp (9147052271). The Ghore Ghore Zee Bangla team will visit the homes of the top 4 finalists, and episodes will be shot on the same. The winner will stand a chance to win an impressive prize of Rs. 1.5 Lakhs and special gift hampers from Saffola and Zee Bangla.

    To create further awareness, Saffola has launched a 360-degree campaign that comprises a mix of TV, digital and on-ground in Kolkata and the rest of West Bengal. The brand aims to communicate the key benefits of being the softest and tastiest by opening this contest to the consumers via TV Sponsorships, FCT, Astons and In-Show integration.

    Marico Ltd COO- India & CEO – new business Sanjay Mishra said, “We are delighted to partner with Zee Bangla and their most famous reality show ‘Ghore Ghore Zee Bangla’ for the ‘Saffola Soya Shera Home Chef Contest’. We aim to highlight the passion and creativity of our consumers and celebrate the unique story of every kitchen. The partnership between Saffola Soya Chunks and ZEE Bangla is a testament to both the brand’s commitment to enhancing consumer experiences and ensuring our consumers are given the platform to showcase their talent. We look forward to witnessing the magic talented home cooks can create using our product.”

    Similar delight has been echoed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd chief growth officer Ashish Sehgal said, “We, at Zee, are thrilled to partner with Marico for the ‘Saffola Soya Shera home chef contest’ on Zee Bangla. This exciting collaboration is reflective of our constant endeavour to develop innovative advertising solutions. Considering our extremely strong consumer connect in the market, we are sure this campaign will resonate deeply with the audience of West Bengal and generate immense value for Saffola Soya Chunks.”

    Madison Media Ultra COO Jolene Fernandes Solanki said, “Keeping our consumer and Market (West Bengal) at the core, our association and partnership with the Show ”Ghore Ghore Zee Bangla”  was just the relevant fit to creating ‘Saffola Soya Shera Home Chef Contest’. It also provides the perfect balance of reaching out to our consumers across TV, Digital and on-ground. We are extremely delighted to build this integration with our client & brand Saffola Soya chunks and Zee Bangla, hence creating a huge impact in the season for our brand.”

    The contest is open to every individual who is passionate about cooking and eager to explore the endless possibilities of incorporating the Saffola Soya Chunks product into their dishes. Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their skills while experimenting with the versatile and protein-rich soya chunks. The contest encourages participants to unleash their creativity and create delectable masterpieces, from traditional Bengali recipes to innovative fusion dishes.

    Saffola Soya Chunks are processed in a way to makes them the softest soya chunks, which helps them absorb the flavours to make your soya dish tastier. The Mealmaker Soya Chunks are available on the Saffola Store along with other major e-commerce platforms. 

  • Experience Ajay Devgn’s power in ‘Bholaa’ world TV premiere on 27 Aug on Zee Cinema

    Experience Ajay Devgn’s power in ‘Bholaa’ world TV premiere on 27 Aug on Zee Cinema

    Mumbai: Yeh bhakt mahakaal ka, karega naash shaitaan ka! Witness the ever-reliable Ajay Devgn channel his inner Raudra avatar to fight like a fearless warrior as Zee Cinema presents the World Television Premiere of Bholaa. Symbolising the attributes of Lord Shiva – strength and fearlessness, watch him bring a father’s unbreakable determination to reunite with his daughter, against all odds with the world television premiere of Bholaa on Zee Cinema on Sunday, 27 August at 8 pm.

    Zee Cinema, being true to its philosophy ‘Jazbaa Hai Jeene Mein, Jab Cinema Hai Seene Mein’, has time and again presented unique campaigns to connect with their audience. For the world TV premiere of Bholaa, the channel has once again devised a unique initiative, engaging with Shiv Bhakts across the nation on the auspicious occasion of Shravan Somvaar & Nagpanchami.

    Bowing down to the greatness of Lord Shiva and joining Shiv bhakts in their aradhana, Zee Cinema created an unmatched experience at prominent temples such as Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Mahakaal Temple in Ujjain and Trambakeshwar Temple in Nashik. Devotees from around the country visited these Shiv Temples on the auspicious occasion and the channel joined them every step of the way. Be it distributing cloth bags for their prasad and extending refreshments to people in queues, to offering maha-prasad to Bholenath and serving the needy with that, channel dedicated itself to the seva of the Lord and his devotees. Devotees at each location had their hearts brimming with reverence as they departed not only with blessings but a unique and holistic experience.

    When discussing the film “Bholaa,” the Mass Maharaja, Ajay Devgn, shared, “”Bholaa is a large-scale action spectacle with an emotional core. The process of creating Bholaa has been a fulfilling journey for me as both a director and an actor. I’ve consistently strived to introduce innovative filmmaking techniques, many of which are used in the action sequences in Bholaa. The heartfelt connection between the father and daughter in the film is bound to resonate with numerous people. I am looking forward to audiences watching the film on television and immersing themselves in the world of Bholaa.”

    The Ajay-Tabu winner combo reunites with Bholaa, along with notable actors like Sanjay Mishra, Deepak Dobriyal, Gajraj Rao amongst others.

  • Sixth season of Premier Badminton League to kick-start from 17 December

    Sixth season of Premier Badminton League to kick-start from 17 December

    Mumbai: Premier Badminton League (PBL) is set for a comeback with the sixth season, scheduled from 17 December – 14 January. PBL is organised by SportzLive—the official licence holder of the league under the aegis of the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

    The upcoming edition of the league will once again bring badminton action to the fans after a break of two years owing to the pandemic.

    “We are thrilled with the return of PBL. It’s a crucial part of Indian badminton and has contributed to the growth of the sport in the country. It has provided a much-needed platform for our young players to showcase their talent on such a huge global platform, and its return is much awaited by the entire badminton fraternity,” said Badminton Association of India president Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma.

    “Indian shuttlers have hugely benefitted from PBL while playing alongside the world’s greatest players. The budding players have grown in confidence and experiences while interacting and I firmly believe the league will give a strong platform to BAI to create a lot more bench strength in the coming times,” said BAI secretary Sanjay Mishra.

    The league has witnessed the participation of Indian stars Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth, as well as the Olympic champion Carolina Marin, Viktor Axelsen, Tai Tzu-Ying and Lee Chong Wei, among others.

    “It was a tough period for all of us. We are fortunate enough to have been loved by the people, and their love makes this league one of the biggest events in the badminton world. Since the start of the league to today’s date, the level of the game has gone up immensely in India. We are committed to developing badminton in India and, thus, are delighted to announce the return of the Premier Badminton League. We promise the same level of breathtaking action for the fans through this season,” said SportzLive MD Prasad Mangipudi.

  • Jio Mart’s Sanjay Mishra joins Arzooo as VP of sales

    Jio Mart’s Sanjay Mishra joins Arzooo as VP of sales

    Mumbai: Sanjay Mishra has joined the Arzooo team as vice president of business development after seven years with Reliance Jio and its new retail arm, Jio Mart.

    At Arzooo, Mishra’s charter will be to drive Arzooo’s expansion and reach into tier-3 and tier-4  cities on its mission to power offline retail with technology and financial capability, making them competitive and scalable. He will be leading the sales organisation of Arzooo and providing leadership to its sales and business development teams. He will be spearheading Arzooo’s growth and expansion across the country.

    “We are having a phenomenal growth run with over 400 per cent YOY growth and are strengthening our leadership team to catalyse the same,” said Arzooo CEO and co-founder Khushnud Khan. “Pleased to have Sanjay on-board with us at Arzooo. His  extensive experience in offline distribution and the disruptive omni channel-led e-commerce space will help us shape our vision to transform offline retail.”

    Backed by 20+ years of cumulative experience in channel sales and revenue management, Mishra has displayed innate proficiency in sales & distribution, new business development of general trade, own retail & online space in FMCG, telecom & consumer electronics. He has managed sales challenges and visions of industry leading brands like PepsiCo, Vodafone India, Bharti Airtel, and Samsung electronics to name a few. In his last assignment at Reliance, Mishra was leading retail arm Jio Mart’s digital business as vice president, sales operation.

    “Arzooo journey has been very fascinating as it is making waves in the retail ecosystem. I am thrilled to be a part of this young and energetic team at Arzooo and excited about taking the enterprise to new heights,” said Sanjay Mishra on his new role.

  • Country Delight showcases Sanjay Mishra’s hunt for best coconut water

    Country Delight showcases Sanjay Mishra’s hunt for best coconut water

    MUMBAI: Country Delight has released a digital video commercial featuring veteran actor Sanjay Mishra. The brand aims to eliminate major consumer pain points that one faces while buying and consuming tender coconut water.

    The commercial titled ‘The Hunt’ creates a sense of curiosity with a mysterious coconut man looking out for something unique, nudging the audience to a crescendo towards the end of the video. Mishra takes the audience through this journey, talking about his mission, walking through different cities, clearly showcasing disappointment with every tender coconut water he is offered. His search finally ends once he is introduced to Country Delight’s “Country Coconut Water”.

    The DVC tries to bring forth all the hassles associated with a tender coconut, from taste to quantity of water to ease of opening, positing Country Coconut Water’s packaging as the solution. As a part of the campaign, Country Delight has also shared their newly launched product with influencers to share their moment of delight with Country Coconut Water with their audience.

    Country Delight co-founder Chakradhar Gade said, “We realised that a lot of our customers want to consume natural coconut water but are not able to because of issues like uncertainty in the amount of water, unpredictability of taste, lack of direct-to-home daily access and most importantly the struggle of opening a coconut. We hope each and every Country Delight family enjoys this product and we will continue to disrupt many more traditional product categories like this to give our customers Naturally Acha & Naturally Sacha products

  • Saffola launches campaign to beat food cravings

    Saffola launches campaign to beat food cravings

    MUMBAI: WATConsult, the digital and social media agency from Dentsu Aegis Network, and Marico’s Saffola, launched a new campaign for its newly introduced offering, Saffola Active Slimming Nutri-Shake, titled ‘Beat The Crave’.

    The campaign is a first-ever audio-driven digital initiative that aims to distract the audience from unhealthy food cravings.

    The campaign undertakes an array of social media activities along with a microsite that has been created for users to visit and distract themselves whenever their craving strikes, thus enabling them to maintain their diet plan. The microsite will have multiple audio skits; also available on WhatsApp to encourage people attain their fitness goals. While each audio skit is crafted to help people distract from their cravings, it also allows them to learn the psyche behind these cravings and provides solutions to avoid them.

    Marico chief operating officer Sanjay Mishra says, “In line with Marico’s commitment to support a healthy lifestyle, we have teamed up with WATConsult and created a digital buddy which helps distract people from unhealthy food cravings in a fun way. These cravings just add inches to the waist derailing the efforts toward slimming. So, the digital audio buddy will work by distracting the user from any food craving and support consumers to find the right alternative healthy options”.

    The campaign also features several personalities from different walks of life who have been roped in to join the ‘Beat the Crave’ way. Healthy alternative recipes are also on offer to beat those cravings.

    WATConsult founder and CEO Rajiv Dingra adds, “Anyone trying to lose weight and get in a better lifestyle/better shape has to first and foremost deal with the very human problem of craving. But if you can distract your mind for around three minutes, you can survive a craving incident. With this insight and to avoid facing a conflict between the love for junk food vs the weight loss goals, we created a digital friend who helps you beat the craving.”