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  • #ThankYouSachin trends on Twitter for over a week

    #ThankYouSachin trends on Twitter for over a week

    MUMBAI: He is not called the living legend for no reason. As Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar bid adieu to international cricket, there was frenzy on the social media sites. Good wishes started pouring in for the cricketer from all quarters on Twitter.
    #ThankYouSachin trended for over a week on Twitter.

    According to Asterii Analytics that took a sneak peek into the magnitude of the hashtag, which was used to send wishes to Sachin, there were over 1.2 million tweets as on 17th November, 2013 with the hashtag #ThankYouSachin. Since, this hash tag was popularised by BCCI in order to send people personalised picture of Sachin with his photograph, the trend took off really well.

    Interestingly, it was in October when a Twitter user originally used the hashtag to thank Sachin and Dravid, but BCCI picked it up in November after looking at its popularity.
    Umpteen blogs were also written on Sachin using the hashtag to pay a tribute to the cricketing legend. Out of the total number, 46 per cent of the tweets were replies, while 34 per cent were original tweets and 20 per cent were retweets.

    Other hashtags like #SRT200, #SachinSachin, #Respect, #Legend etc., also trended over the week.

    As expected, around 90 per cent of the tweets were generated in India but countries like Pakistan, UK, and USA also contributed to this trend.

    Interestingly, 87 per cent of the tweeters were male while 13 per cent comprised of female fans.

    “I am really touched with #ThankYouSachin messages. Your support all these years have inspired me to give my best.” by Sachin Tendulkar was the most re-tweeted tweet. It was re-tweeted 15,772 times and was a favourite of 10,406 people on Twitter.

  • NGC India premiers The Blackout

    NGC India premiers The Blackout

    MUMBAI: The thought of a complete blackout can give you goose bumps. But tonight at 9:00 pm, you can experience that as National Geographic Channel rolls out its two-hour, gripping new feature film -The Blackout. The film envisions the story of a national power failure in USA caused by a cyber-attack. Gritty, visceral and completely immersive, the drama exposes just how vulnerable the modern day reliance on technology has made our urban populations, and the hellish realities of a 10-day blackout.

     

    Just imagine how difficult life would be if you can’t use the ATM, or don’t get warm water for your daily showers, there’s no way to connect to the internet. We often don’t even think that these things can happen, but in the case of a blackout, this can be a reality. The film explores all these ideas and much more.

     

    The Blackout combines startling user-generated footage from real blackouts in New York & San Diego as well as when disasters such as Hurricane Sandy struck – all of this intercut with scripted, dramatic footage shot in feature-film style, resulting in a terrifyingly real feeling that this disaster could very likely be yours.

     

    “It isn’t science fiction anymore. Our team of researchers interviewed leading experts in various fields – cyber security, search and rescue, emergency medicine, sociology, engineering and more. This film is obviously a drama, but we were determined to be as informed as possible, and we spent countless hours trying to get it right. We needed to know everything that would be affected in a 10-day nationwide blackout … and that turned out to be basically everything,” said Raw Television director Jonathan Rudd. Raw Television is a multi-award winning production company behind the hit series Banged Up Abroad and the acclaimed feature documentary, The Imposter.

     

    Talking about the relevance of the path-breaking concept behind this film, National Geographic & FOX International Channels VP Marketing Debarpita Banerjee said, “While The Blackout is based on a cyber-attack that strikes USA and causes a complete power wipe-out hence, the truth is that any city or nation is just as susceptible to a crisis of this nature. In India, electricity and power issues are as acute as they could get. Add to that the fact that electrical back-up for our every need is something we take for granted. Poised at a time of technological advancement, such as this, if our power grids were to fail at a macro level, our lives would get paralysed, and we would be left feeling crippled in a very significant way. The Blackout gives the thinking viewer a subject to chew on, and tips to combat this very real ordeal.”

     

    So why don’t you get ready and open up your eyes for a similar calamity that might happen!

  • Discovery Channel sifts the ultimate man-made marvel in Worlds top 5

    Discovery Channel sifts the ultimate man-made marvel in Worlds top 5

    Discovery Channel, India’s favourite factual entertainment network, goes on a global hunt for the ultimate engineering geniuses. Bringing the greatest man-made machines, from super plane and trains to mega factories built to an unimaginable scale. WORLD’S TOP 5 will pit these super machines against each other, measuring them in five major categories, to reveal the very best of the best.

     

    Starting 21st October, 2013, the ten-part series, WORLD’S TOP 5, premieres every Monday to Friday at 8PM, only on Discovery Channel.

     

    With the help of scientific experts from across the world, audiences are treated to spectacular visuals and unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to these life-changing technological titans. Find out how a train without wheels reaches world-beating speeds, or what powers the world’s fastest cars. A panel of expert judges tests, analyses and rates each machine in five categories; all the while, revealing the secrets of their innovative success.

     

    WORLD’S TOP 5 will shine the spotlight on the top 5 super cars – pitting the fastest against the most powerful, and the Al Anabi Dragster with an explosive accelerator against the ultimate racing gems. While each is a marvel of engineering, which one will lead in the five key automotive categories? Which will be crowned the world’s Ultimate Super Car? In mega factories, NASA, the hub of USA’s Space Program,will go head-to-head with the world’s largest oil refinery, India’s Reliance Factory, among other engineering giants. The expert panel will enter the premises; rate each mega factory on five industrial categories, and countdown to the ultimate winner.

     

    Find out who takes the lead on WORLD’S TOP 5 starting Monday, 21st October, 2013, at 8PM only on Discovery Channel.

     

    Highlights from the series: Super Planes: World’s Top 5 shines the spotlight on the world’s greatest mechanical marvels and pits them against each other to reveal the very best of the best. Some of the Super Planes featured in the episode : Ukraine’s monster mover – the Antonov 225; French giant double-decker – the Airbus A380; America’s high altitude spy plane – the Global Hawk; The Eurofighter Typhoon– the world’s most manoeuvrable jet fighter – and the backbone of the US military – the Lockheed C5 Galaxy.

     

    Super Trains: French super high-speed double decker – the TGV Duplex; Japan’s tilting record-breaker – the aerodynamic N700 Bullet; North America’s mega-load bearer – the QNSL; China’s floating vision of the future – the Maglev – and the death-defying mountain climber that spans two countries – the Qingzang train.

     

    Earthmovers: The TakrafBaggar – a goliath of an excavator; Enormous earthworm – the Crossrail Tunnel Borer; The supercomputer mega-digger – the Komatsu WA 1200; The CAT 8750 – a walking mega-mover – and its smaller, but just as impressive, cousin the CAT 797F – the world’s biggest dumper truck. Each is a monster machine in its own right.

     

    Mega Ships: The Mighty Servant 1 – a heavy-lifting transporter like no other; The Allure of the Seas – the world’s biggest Cruise Liner; TI Europe – a vast double-hulled oil tanker; The Ebba Maersk – the world’s biggest container ship and the world’s deadliest warship – the USS GHW Bush. Each is a titan of the seas. But how will they fare in head-to-head battles in five key nautical categories?

     

    Super Cars: Thrust SSC – the world’s fastest car; The most powerful road car every built – the Bugatti Veyron; Explosive accelerator – the Al Anabi Dragster; The ultimate in racing cars – the F1 McLaren Mercedes and the Tesla Roadster – the electric car that’s re-writing the rulebook. Each is a giant of engineering. But how will they fare in head-to-head battles in five key automotive categories?

  • Franchise India 2013 Asias largest Franchise & retail show

    Franchise India 2013 Asias largest Franchise & retail show

    NEW DELHI : Franchise India 2013, the 11th edition of Asia’s Biggest Franchise & Retail Opportunity Show is to be held on 19th & 20th October, Pragati Maidan New Delhi. The show will provide a platform for highly evolved prospects, top notch Education businesses and entrepreneurs from across India, neighboring countries and delegations from the other parts of the world to meet face-face with some of the most accomplished Business Ideas, attend unparalleled business summits and seminars and learn more about India and fast growing MSME industry in India. Franchise India 2013 is presented by Asia’s largest integrated franchise and retail solutions company, Franchise India, with the support of Indian Franchise Association.

    Some well prominent Education brands are participating like Sesame Street Pre-School. Planet Kids, San Fort, Kids Gurukul, and many more.

    Mr. Gaurav Marya, Chairman, Franchise India said ” The education industry is an $80billion industry growing at 13 percent. An average Indian household spends as much as 10prcent of its discretionary income on education, while american and asian households spends 2 percent and 7 percent respectively, therefore it becomes imperative that educational institutes live up to their image of providing lifelong learning. The upcoming Franchise show will bring along 100s of business opportunities of national as well as international brands.”

     
    Spanning over two days, the show will comprise of a comprehensive Exhibition covering all the industries extensively with massive domestic and international participation, informative and enlightening Conference & Workshops with prominent international and national speakers to impart knowledge and the highly prestigious Franchise Awards 2013 and Star Retailer Awards, to recognize the excellence in franchise & retail industries. Mr. Gaurav Marya, Chairman,  Franchise India said “Franchise India 2013 will bring new opportunities, new trends, new faces and new lateral thinking for the business fraternity. The exhibition will be a window into the future, presenting opportunities that radars on the direction of tomorrow’s consumer demand. The conference will be the greatest source of ideas for businesses; some that don’t even exist yet and yet have a huge built in growing demand”.

     
    The show displays Indian and global brands and is an “Opportunity Show” for liasoning with brands to offer a pool of out-of-box business ideas and practices delivering India’s biggest business exchange for Education sector.

    The exhibition also features, Franchise Talk, an open forum conceptualized by Indian Franchise Association to enhance the brand recognition. It’s a podium for a franchisor to present his business as an engrossing opportunity, to express his insight for 20 minutes & influence the prospective franchisees. The Exhibition clearly puts forth a spectrum of opportunities in franchising, retailing, licensing, real estate and retail supply from all possible industry verticals. The show not only features dedicated industry pavilions for focused business positioning but also boasts of an exclusive international pavilion showcasing enormous opportunities from countries like UAE & Middle East, USA, Cyprus, France, Russia, Singapore and UK.

    Attracting over 25000 serious business visitors, the show is highly successful for all its participants. Gleamed with top business opportunities, the show promises an insightful view of franchise options in varied investment range. This show recognizes this platform as a trusted launch pad for them to showcase their brand or opportunity to discover the serious business investors or potential partners. Franchise India 2013 Delhi Show will comprise over 500 national and International companies for doing business in India.

  • Bollywood finds a new found fan in Kelly Rowland

    Bollywood finds a new found fan in Kelly Rowland

    MUMBAI: Indian music and Indian cinema has been receiving worldwide recognition lately with more and more Indian artists carving a niche for themselves on the international scene. Hence, it is no surprise that former Destiny’s Child and global singing sensation Kelly Rowland is all praises for Bollywood and Punjabi music in particular. The new judge of The X Factor USA, which currently airs on Big CBS Love, recently spoke about ‘Bhangra’ and ‘desi’ movies amongst other things.

     

    On the topic of Bollywood movies, the singer-turned-actress surprisingly revealed, “I watch Bollywood films, I mean I love Bollywood films! They are some of the best films. How detailed they are, how much fun they are, how much colour there is and how there’s so much going on, it’s just really entertaining.” On plans of being a part of the Indian film industry in the near future? To this the Commando singer excitedly replied, “That would be very cool!”

     

    Next up, she talked about her area of expertise – music – and revealed that Punjabi music has grown on her. Commenting on the Punjabi tracks she had recently heard she added, “Across the board it’s like jamming. If I hear this, I will start dancing, that’s fun! I don’t know what the lyrics say but whatever it is it has a nice little swing to it. I love the beats in between”, she said.

    By the looks of it Indian fans might just catch a Honey Singh style chart topper from the Grammy- Award winning artist.  Kelly will be the new judge on The X Factor USA season 3, every weekend exclusively on Big CBS Love premiering on 21 September every Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 pm.

  • IT sector granted Authorising Nation status under the CCRA

    IT sector granted Authorising Nation status under the CCRA

    NEW DELHI: India has been recognised as the ‘Authorising Nation’ under the international Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement (CCRA) to test and certify Electronics and IT products with respect to cyber security. Thus, India has become the 17th nation to earn such recognition. This international arrangement has 26 member countries. USA, UK, Germany, South Korea, France, Japan, Canada, Australia, Turkey, Malaysia etc. are the other countries who have this recognition.

     

    So far India was having the status of ‘Consuming Nation’ with respect to certification of electronics and IT products. The status of ‘Authorising Nation’ will enable India to test IT and electronics products and issue Certificates which will be acceptable internationally. The recognition would also remove the bottleneck which as of now had prevented international companies from submitting their products for testing and certification in India.

     

    The recognition would also enable investment in setting up infrastructure and labs in public and private sectors in India for testing electronics and IT products.

     

    Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) Directorate of the Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) has been operating Common Criteria Certification (CC Certification) scheme in India for the last five-six years. Under it STQC undertakes certification of electronics and IT products after evaluation of the products at its lab in Kolkata. The Certificates issued by STQC Directorate shall now be acceptable internationally by all CCRA member countries.

  • IT sector granted ‘Authorising Nation’ status under the CCRA

    IT sector granted ‘Authorising Nation’ status under the CCRA

    NEW DELHI: India has been recognised as the ‘Authorising Nation’ under the international Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement (CCRA) to test and certify Electronics and IT products with respect to cyber security. Thus, India has become the 17th nation to earn such recognition. This international arrangement has 26 member countries. USA, UK, Germany, South Korea, France, Japan, Canada, Australia, Turkey, Malaysia etc. are the other countries who have this recognition. 

    So far India was having the status of ‘Consuming Nation’ with respect to certification of electronics and IT products. The status of ‘Authorising Nation’ will enable India to test IT and electronics products and issue Certificates which will be acceptable internationally. The recognition would also remove the bottleneck which as of now had prevented international companies from submitting their products for testing and certification in India. 

    The recognition would also enable investment in setting up infrastructure and labs in public and private sectors in India for testing electronics and IT products. 

    Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) Directorate of the Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) has been operating Common Criteria Certification (CC Certification) scheme in India for the last five-six years. Under it STQC undertakes certification of electronics and IT products after evaluation of the products at its lab in Kolkata. The Certificates issued by STQC Directorate shall now be acceptable internationally by all CCRA member countries.

  • Showbiz India finds a new home on B4U music

    Showbiz India finds a new home on B4U music

    MUMBAI: B4U MUSIC- the leading global Bollywood channel will now be the new home for Showbiz India, a weekly programme showing the very latest in Bollywood movies and music.

    Showbiz India is the leading entertainment show presented by the talented Reshma Dordi for over 15 years in the USA. From exclusive updates and Bollywood news to in-depth interviews with the biggest stars, Showbiz India covers all.

    What sets Showbiz India apart is a driven team of producers, writers and correspondents with exclusive access to Bollywood and Hollywood stars.

    From the Bachchans to the Khans to the Kapoors, almost every star in Bollywood has shared their stories on Showbiz India. As if that’s not enough, Hollywood biggies like Mike Myers, Justin Timberlake, Chris Rock and Cindy Crawford have all dished the latest on their lives with Showbiz India.

    Besides the film world, the programme also focuses on fresh and unconventional fashion and lifestyle segments and covers the latest South Asian events in USA.

    The programme will be aired in USA and CANADA and in over 100 countries including UK, Middle East, and Africa.

    Reshma Dordi, Executive Producer and Lead Anchor states, “We’re excited to collaborate with B4U Music, a channel that has always been a Bollywood lover’s favorite. We at Showbiz India are excited that our new home with its global reach will showcase the best of Bollywood and Hollywood to a worldwide audience”


    “B4U is extremely excited to join forces with Showbiz India and provide a platform for the show to expand, evolve and reach a global audience. This affiliation means that B4U will further be able to bring our viewers the very best in worldwide entertainment, with exclusive interviews and exciting events” says Kevin Rego, Head Of B4U Sales And Marketing (International).

    Showbiz India will air weekly on  4U Music Saturdays 11am EST and Sundays 2pm EST from 5th October and in the UK from November.

  • Zee TV America introduces kids programming, for the back to school season

    Zee TV America introduces kids programming, for the back to school season

    NEW YORK: ZEE TV America launches new kid’s programming in the USA. An array of four edutainment programs catered to South Asian children and teens makes learning a fun experience. The kid’s band began Tuesday, September 3rd and is scheduled to air Mondays to Fridays at 5:30p ET.

    The new kids programming is part of the ZEE Q brand and is targeted towards 4 – 14 year olds. The week-long spread of programs includes Brain Caféon Mondays, which showcases scientific concepts, theories and experiments. Teenovation on Tuesdays provides an inside look on recent innovations by children all over India. Airing on Wednesdays and Thursdays, Wordmatch is perfect for those aspiring to be the next spelling bee champion. Fridays will bring you Shabaash India.

    Sameer Targe, General Manager of ZEE Americas said, “This step is in continuation of our effort to expand our viewership. We saw a strategic need-gap in the younger demo and took the opportunity to introduce kids’ programming. The challenge was to differentiate from the regular children’s programming that is available on American Television. Our kids programming is not just entertainment but it’s edutainment. ”

  • Travel service suppliers and traveleres benefiting at www.notseenworld.com

    Travel service suppliers and traveleres benefiting at www.notseenworld.com

    MUMBAI:Travel social network www.notseenworld.com is benefiting registered Travel Service Suppliers by connecting with Individual Travellers and Travel Suppliers from across the world!
    Travel Social networking site www.notseenworld.com in its first month of going live has attracted Travel Service Suppliers from across the globe. The site gives a free platform that works as an interface between Travel Service Suppliers and Individual Travellers. Anyone can scan the offers and attractions with pricing and booking options of every Travel Service Supplier to decide their travel plans with best travel deals.

     

    The site works as a B2B and B2C platform, where Travel service suppliers can be friends with each other, like each other and sell packages as a unit. Travel service Suppliers from USA, Algeria, Mexico, Egypt, India, Madagascar, Kenya, Namibia, Thailand, Ecuador, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Ireland, Portugal, Jordan, Turkey, Bahrain, Canada, Kuwait, South Africa and many other countries have so far registered across more than 20 categories, got their own micro website, and been promoting their travel services. The categories are Airlines, Theme Parks/Safaris/Attractions, Bed & Breakfast Houses, Bus/Taxi/Limousine Operators, Camp/Outdoor Facility Operators, Currency Exchange, Vehicle Rental Companies/Airport Specialty, Travel Technology Provider, Convention & Visitors Bureaus, Cruise Lines, Ferries, Hotels/Resorts/Casinos, National Tourism Offices, Passenger Rails, Restaurants/Pubs, Tour Operators, Travel Agents, Travel Media, Travel Insurance, Travel Training Institutes, Supplier/Rental of Travel goods and services and Others.

     

    And the best part is, IT IS FREE to register at www.notseenworld.com!
    www.notseenworld.co has also got many Individual Travelers registered with it. These Individual travellers from many countries have got their own profile page and been sharing their travel stories, while scanning and interacting with various listed service suppliers to decide their holidays.

     

    So, how does an Individual traveller benefit here?
    www.notseenworld.com, being a social networking site, has the usual social networking tools. But the site facilitates you with much more than any quality social networking site’s offerings. Beyond the usual Wall, Pictures, Videos, Maps, Contacts, Friends, Groups and Events,
    Here you get ‘self customised’ features to access service providors’ promotions and services along with seasonal packages and facilities that no other social networking site provides you with. It also gives you an opportunity to directly connect and interact with the travel service providers for quality services from across the globe.

     

    And these features can be accessed as and when you want. You can directly seek the features and facilities from any travel service provider who is registered with Notseen World, through innovative search, private chat and messages features. And you choose and utilises their services, you will have an option of to write your sharable quality reviews.

    www.notseenworld.com is founded by Shreedatt Dash and Soumitra Dey, and they feel over time, the site is going to be a bible for ‘self planning tourists’.

     

    If you are a Travel Service Supplier, or just an individual Travel enthusiast, REGISTER NOW FREE, to either BUY or SELL Holiday Plans.