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 by Suman Gupta Vodafone U – first of its kind, lifestyle proposition for youth has collaborated with Rock On 2 team for LIVE concerts across Bengaluru, Pune, and Delhi on 28th Oct, 5th Nov, and 8th Nov respectively.  This is the first time the band will be performing LIVE exclusively for Vodafone U customers across these 3 cities. Music lovers across the country have the chance to experience their favorite band Magik LIVE in action at “RockOn 2 with U” concerts.  Vodafone customers have once-in-lifetime opportunity to hang-out with Farhan, Shraddha and the Rock On 2 band backstage as well, by participating in #JoinTheBand contest. RockOn 2 with U is giving all U customers a chance to relive the moment; they have all been waiting for – LIVE performances for the sequel of the much talked about musical drama film ROCK ON.  So all the music lovers, get Vodafone U recharge done and gear up for the concert because the Magik is about to begin! Just visit Vodafone

by Suman Gupta   Friday, October 28, 2016, India : JK Tyre and TVS supported Indian racing driver, 18-Year-Old Arjun Maini, today confirmed his association with Team Motopark to race at the Macau Grandprix on the weekend of November 17th. Joining the line-up for Motopark, Maini who commenced his 2016 season in the Formula 3 European Championships with T-Sport, will return to the Formula 3 European Championship at Macau after a brief stint in the GP3 with Jenzer Motorsport where he currently stands amongst the top 10 drivers.    It will be Maini's second attempt in Macau, post contesting the 2015 European F3 season with T Sport where he finished in the top 10 at Macau.  Commenting on his association with the historically reputed Motopark, the 18-Year-Old Maini shared, " Racing in Macau has always been amongst my more favourite experiences, the long straights and the narrow passages allow me to reach high speeds with the tact of keeping utmost control

by Suman Gupta  With the days coming closer and closer, India’s largest multi genre festival Enchanted Valley Carnival is gearing up for its two day extravaganza on the 17th and 18th of December. A mélange of music, adventure sports and good food, EVC offers multiple camping options which is the ultimate experience to ensure an unforgettable EVC weekend. Camping has always been looked at as an adventurous delight with loads of tedious activities surrounding it, like putting up the tent, carrying mattresses, sleeping bags and toiletries but EVC has changed the definition of Camping by providing pitched tents with all amenities covered. There are numbered tents with campers being personally escorted to their tents while checking in. Luxury tents are facilitated with air conditioning and shower facilities along with 24 hour electricity and housekeeping services. From first time campers to regular fans of the outdoors, the EVC field is the place to be with its location at Aamby V

o  Two days of engagement with the biggest icons      at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the            Arts, New Delhi o Eminent speakers include - Javed Akhtar,            Anupam Kher, Kumar Vishwas, Prasun Joshi,         Piyush Pandey, Anurag Kashyap, Chetan Bhagat,      Kapil Sibal among others New Delhi 28th October, 2016 - Aaj Tak, the Nation’s No. 1 News Channel announced yet another first, the launch of SAHITYA AAJ TAK. The two day Literature Festival is scheduled for the 12th & 13th November at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi. The entry for the event is complimentary on registrations. SAHITYA AAJ TAK is a festival unlike any other and brings together the biggest names  in INDIAN LITERATURE  including Scholars, Poets, Writers, Musicians,  Actors, Authors and Artists, making this the most avidly followed literature event. The expected speakers at the event include - Javed Akhtar, Anupam Kher, Kumar Vishwas, Prasun Joshi, Pi

· The 9.6 mm LED is one of the slimmest TV in 32”    category of screens · LE32X8000T holds exemplary functionalities          such as IPS Panel and Flexi Stand  by Suman Gupta New Delhi/Mumbai, October 27, 2016: Haier has launched its new 32 inch Ultra Slim Bezel LED TV (Model# LE32X8000T) in India this festive season. With the launch of the slim LED, the global leader in home appliances and consumer electronics and  world’s number 1 brand in Major Appliances for 7th  consecutive Years* will further strengthen the category of LEDs in the country. The LED will offer consumers a unique viewing experience with its state-of-the-art technology and revolutionary features. Haier’s new LED is the slimmest TV available in the (32 inch) category of display panels with a width of just 9.6 MM. It is equipped with a plethora of functionalities along with an appealing design to best suit the needs of a modern contemporary family. The LED is designed to complement the interiors

 by Suman Gupta Mumbai, October 28, 2016: Rajesh Wadhawan Group, spearheaded by Kapil Wadhawan and Dheeraj Wadhawan, a leading business group with interest in finance, real estate, hospitality, and sports, is now entering Bollywood with their foray into film production. This new venture for the group will take shape under the able leadership of Ajay Kapoor. After lifting T Series into leadership position in the film industry, Ajay Kapoor will now lead the Rajesh Wadhawan Group’s new foray into the entertainment business. Welcoming Mr. Kapoor’s addition to the group, Dheeraj Wadhawan, Vice Chairman of Rajesh Wadhawan Group said, “His wealth of experience and the body of work till date makes him a major force to reckon with in the industry. We welcome Ajay to our family and hope his vision and leadership skills will create strong foundation for our production house" said Mr. Wadhawan. Starting a new chapter of his career, Ajay felt it was time he took up new challe

Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma at Radio Mirchi to promote Ae Dil Hai Mushkil by Suman Gupta

Indo-Chinese forum launches initiatives to strengthen bond between youth from both sides by Suman Gupta Mumbai, Oct 26 : In a unique initiative to facilitate increased dialogue between the youth of India and China, a people-to-people forum called India China Youth Dialogue (ICYD) has kicked off a series of activities including close interactions, intellectual discussions, visits and exchange of ideas to further enhance cooperation across the sectors, especially in education, IT and startup culture. The first panel discussion in the series was hosted by Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Management Studies and Research (VESIM), involving a large number of management students, Chinese delegates and members of ICYD, at Chembur on Tuesday. The ICYD was formed in March 2015 with the aim of increasing interactions between the people of both the countries to know each other better, as the follow up of the Youth Delegation programme launched by both the gove

Keys Hotels rolls out a new campaign on its 10 th  anniversary  - “ We turn 10, you turn lucky”  by Suman Gupta Mumbai, October 27, 2016:  Keys Hotels, a brand by Berggruen Hotels and funded by Berggruen Holdings, a New York-headquartered proprietary fund has successfully completed 10 years. To celebrate this milestone the brand has floated a campaign “We turn 10, you turn lucky”.    As part of this campaign, guests stand to win exciting prizes through bookings made on  www.keyshotels.com . The campaign will be rolled out across radio, digital and cab branding supplemented with aggressive branding exercise in the corporate parks. across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune.   On this celebratory occasion, Keys Hotels have announced exciting prizes including 10 holiday packages of 2 nights and 3 days to Mahabaleshwar, Goa and Manali,  free room nights and assured gifts at the hotel. A decade ago,  Keys Hotels   entered the mid-market segment of business hotels in India

Dale Carnegie India to deliver leadership training to 500  less privileged youth on ‘Global Day of Giving’ Partners with CRY, Bharti Foundation, Akanksha Foundation, and Family Planning Association to deliver training across Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore Tailor made trainings will be provided to youth to improve their communication skills, people skills and enhance success at work and daily life by Suman Gupta  National, October, 2016: This October Dale Carnegie commemorates its 104th anniversary globally by celebrating the ‘Dale Carnegie Global Day Of Giving’. On this occasion, Dale Carnegie offices around the world will deliver special training programs to local schools, non-profits and other charitable agencies aimed at providing services to young people.   In India, Dale Carnegie Training has partnered with leading NGOs including CRY, Bharti Foundation, Akanksha Foundation, and Childhelp Foundation to celebrate the ’Dale Carnegie Global Day Of Giving. On

72 students from Maharashtra to join 5,000 children worldwide for 21st UCMAS International Competition 2016, Dubai by Suman Gupta Mumbai, 27th October 2016: CBS Education Pvt. Ltd, the master franchisee of UCMAS for State of Maharashtra (Mumbai Region) has selected 72 students to join 5,000 children worldwide to participate in the 21st Universal Concept Mental Arithmetic System (UCMAS) International Competition, Dubai which will be held on 11th November 2016. The competition is organised by UC International Corporation. The directors of CBS Education Pvt. Ltd are Mr. C. D. Mishra, Mr. Bhanu Rajput and Mr. Sanjay Bhoir and according to them, “This annual arithmetic competition will help students to nurture their mental development at a very early age when brain development is reaching its peak.” They further add, “Students who have been selected for this international competition went through two months of intensive practice and training at our various UCMAS centers.

Sonakshi Sinha, John Abraham and Tahir Raj Bhasin  at Mirchi 98.3 studio by Suman Gupta

by Suman Gupta  Parisar Asha observed World Mental Health Day on 10th Oct’16 at Nityanand Marg MPS where Parisar Asha’s internationally acclaimed Eco-Tech World School Programme is being rolled out since 2015. Parisar Asha is a 34 year non-profit registered public trust committed to serve children through a unique learning approach ‘ESAL’- The Environmental Studies Approach to Learning. Parisar Asha has been instrumental in bringing about phenomenal changes in the teaching-learning methods in more than 1000 schools reaching to 45,000 students and more than 20,000 teachers since 1982.   On this special day, a unique workshop was conducted for the students of Std VI to Std X on the importance of ‘managing and expressing emotions’ in appropriate ways and owning responsibility for one’s emotions. Parisar Asha understands that students of this age group are vulnerable to academics, peer pressures and family members. It continuously works towards providing a balanced environment f

·  Total AUM stands at Rs 1170 crore as on Sept 30, 2016 ·  Single month lending crosses Rs 100-cr mark for the first time by Suman Gupta Kochi, Oct 24:   Riding on the overall buoyancy in the economy, robust 2 wheeler sales, higher geographical spread and various innovative strategies, the Muthoot Capital Services Limited, part of the 129-year-old Muthoot Pappachan Group, reported Rs 8.06 crores profit for the second quarter of FY 2017, registering the highest quarterly profit so far for the two-wheeler financing major. According to the unaudited financial results, as approved by Board of Directors here today, the profit for the quarter ending September 30, 2016 rose 30% over the corresponding quarter of the previous year, from Rs 6.18 crores to Rs 8.06 crores. This was achieved inspite of the Company having moved to a reduced four-month norm for determining NPAs. The total income for the quarter under review touched Rs 70.08 crore, against Rs 56.50 crores for the

GoodEarth , known for constructing environment-friendly and sustainable neighborhoods introduces its latest Community called Malhar Patterns - Open Plan Homes. GoodEarth Malhar Patterns is an eco-village spread over 12acres of land, located in Kengeri, Bangalore. The Open Plan Homes are cleverly designed spaces with minimal walls or no walls at all seem to flow seamlessly from the entrance verandah, through the living and dining areas to the rear verandah and into the rear garden. This creates a sense of spaciousness in an otherwise compact plan and the beauty of the outdoors can be appreciated from various points within the home. The position of the plot in the layout and proximity to the parks will decide the emphasis on the front or rear garden. Malhar Patterns is truly a distilled essence of GoodEarth‘s understanding in designing layouts for homes and is based on how people live in them and use them; and how the home can help them interact with their neighborhood. E

by Suman Gupta Mumbai, October 24, 2016 : The Everstone Group has bought a 70% stake in Mumbai-based Rubicon Research Pvt. Ltd., a pioneering drug delivery technology company in India, for a total outlay of Rs 220 crore (US$ 33 million). Along with a US$ 20 million investment directly into the business, the deal includes acquiring stakes from Kotak Private Equity and a private investor. Rubicon is a world-class outsourcing partner to the global pharmaceutical industry and its proprietary technologies provide solutions for bioavailability enhancement, gastric retention, taste masking, and customising the release profiles of drugs. Rubicon also offers lifecycle management services for pharmaceutical products. Rubicon also has a US FDA-approved manufacturing plant at Ambernath in Maharashtra, with a capacity of 800 million tablets and it has refocused its business on creating its own Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs)/New Drug Applications (NDAs) for the global market. “Rubic

“Knowledge of an art form is the utmost important aspect”, said the versatile rockstar Javed Ali at the 5th Veda session held at Whistling Woods International by Suman Gupta Mumbai, Friday, 21 October, 2016: Young and talented singing heartthrob of Indian Cinema, Javed Ali touched the souls of a number of young hearts with his mesmerising musical performance at the 5th Veda session at Whistling Woods International (WWI). He not only sang and entertained the audiences but also gave some important lessons to the students of School of Music, WWI. 5th Veda session this week was conducted in a different format where students moderated the session and did some brilliant performances and practices with Ali. Javed Ali, a singer known for his contribution to Indian Cinema has not only made his name big in the Hindi film industry but is also extremely popular with other regional language music (i.e) Tamil, Telegu, Bengali amongst others. He has also contributed to various genres o

HDFC ERGO enters in to a tie-up with Maruti Insurance to offer Motor Insurance to the buyers of Maruti Suzuki   The tie-up will ensure instant policy issuance and improved turnaround time.   by Suman Gupta Mumbai, 21 st  October 2016:   HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company, India’s leading private sector non-life insurance provider, announced the tie-up with Maruti Insurance Broking Private Limited, India’s Largest Provider of Motor Insurance Brokerage Services, to offer Motor Insurance products to buyers of Maruti Suzuki cars. This strategic alliance will now enable instant policy issuance and efficient claims settlement services to Maruti Car owners. The customers of Maruti Suzuki will also get the benefits of cash-less **   accidental repairs, seamless services across the country, hassle free claim settlement which is fair and transparent, quality repairs at authorized dealer workshops, dealer assisted towing facility and easy transfer of no-claim bonus. Cashless