CenturyPly launches an all new revolutionary product – VenLam

·         CenturyPly enters a new product category with VenLam

·         VenLam is a product that gives the aesthetic beauty of Real Wood along with the ease of working with high pressure laminates

India, July, 2017: CenturyPly has been the front-runner in applying innovation at work. The largest sellers of multi-use plywood and decorative veneers in India enters into a new category by launching a one of its kind product in the industry-VenLam, an innovative product that provides both, the aesthetic beauty of real wood and the comfort of working with high pressure laminates.

As the name “VenLam” suggests, it is a combination of Veneers and Laminates. VenLam is made by a technologically advanced process where decorative face veneer layers and layers of impregnated Kraft paper are fused together. There are 17 varieties of designs available with size of 8*4ft in the thickness of 1.0mm.

The superior lustre and increased durability makes VenLam an ideal choice for a wide range of applications.

USPs

·         Boil water resistant Product

·         Ease of work – conventional laminate tools are suitable for fabrication.

·         Normal adhesive for Laminate is suitable for application. No nailing is required

·         Requires less space for storage.

·         Handling / shifting is easy. Can be delivered / shifted in roll form.

·         Better surface finish because of calibrated surface (uniform thickness) – Results in superior finish after application of polish.

·         Confirms to E1 grade in Formaldehyde emission standard.

·         Termite and Borer resistant (under test).

VenLam allows application in those areas where traditional veneers cannot be used. Application areas of the product are as follows:

•       Laminates along with VenLam can be used side by side (which was not possible in case of traditional veneers as the thickness was 3.5mm/4mm as compared to 1mm Laminates)

•       Because of Light weight it’s easier to use in doors of Kitchen, modular furniture and also while re-furbishing antique furniture.

•       Traditionally on cupboards / modular kitchens one side of the ply is 3.5mm veneer & other side is of 1mm Laminates (mostly inside) which causes problem in balancing. With VenLam this issue gets resolved.

Commenting on the launch, Mr Keshav Bhajanka, Executive Director, CenturyPly comments. “CenturyPly has always been the innovator in the wood panel industry. We as a company, have always tried to come up new products which add to the aesthetic value of homes as well as to make the life of our customers more hassle free. Consequently, we have now come up with a new unique product VenLam, which brings together the aesthetic beauty of veneer along with the strength, flexibility and superior application properties of laminates. CenturyPly has been working on this product for close to two years now and after vigorous testing, and countless trials we are now completely confident of giving our customers a flawless product. We hope that this product shall benefit our consumers and add to the beauty of their homes. We are confident that VenLam has the potential to create a new market in itself.”

As per Mr. Shankho Chowdhury, Executive Business Head-Decoratives, CenturyPly, “We are very happy to announce that CenturyPly, taking forward the mission to transform living spaces into an embodiment of visual pleasure and comfort, presents another innovative product VenLam. Here, one gets the aesthetic beauty of Real Wood and the ease of working with high pressure laminates in a single product. A revolutionary product exploring the best of both the worlds. VenLam is made by a special process where a layer of Decorative Face Veneer and layers of impregnated Kraft paper are fused together by adopting an innovative technology “

ARQ Midcap stocks gives its investors’ 42.66% return on investments

Mumbai, July 13, 2017: Angel Broking, India’s top retail focused investing firm’s hero product ARQ, has outperformed yet again despite the cautious nature of the stock market since the past year. ARQ Midcap Stocks outpaced the benchmark Nifty Midcap 100 by 8.87%, delivering 42.66% returns in the span of one year.

With an aim to build the company’s vision of ‘Digital Revolution’, almost two years ago, Angel Broking launched their champion product ‘ARQ’, a data-backed machine intelligence mobile application that derived personalised recommendations for its users. This first-of-its-kind, intelligent and predictive Wealth Management engine has already begun to change the industry dynamics by an excellent margin with its remarkable numbers standing as a testimony to the vision behind it.

ARQ Midcap Stocks performance indicates the steady pace at which the investment engine is gaining momentum in the market. The results towards the end of June 2017, suggest that if an investor may have invested a sum of INR 1 lakh in the ARQ Midcap Stocks at the beginning of June 2016, his returns today would have surged by 42.66%, thereby enabling the investor a high profit margin. ARQ has managed to successfully leverage the issues of non-flexibility and ‘off-the-shelf’ advices that retail investors previously faced and turned it into an opportunity by providing customized solutions for individual investors, thereby gaining credibility in the market.

The performance of ARQ Fundamental Stocks has been praiseworthy as well with it yielding an output of 13.24% against the market assessment of 7.66% in a mere span of 4 months. Additionally, since their introduction 10 months ago, ARQ Value Stocks and ARQ Quality Stocks, have witnessed a return of 29.09% and 25.20% respectively. A positive improvement could be witnessed in consumer engagement levels post Angel Broking’s stance to kick-start and lead the ‘Digital Revolution’ in the country.

Mr. Vaibhav Agrawal, Head of Research and ARQ at Angel Broking believes that, “ARQ is a combination of deep seated industry analysis, and advanced algorithms that enable personalized investment advice at zero or minimal cost. The product was envisioned to be a disruptor and make the consumer agile and robust in terms of investments, and ARQ has already begun delivering results on that front. The performance witnessed by ARQ against the benchmark index has been praiseworthy. It goes on to show that the Indian consumer is more receptive towards not just technology, but data-backed technology that will deliver key results, especially during market volatility.”

ARQ’s recommendations for the Mutual Funds have exceeded its’ own yardstick and has been scaling new heights with each passing quarter. The hi-tech automated investment machine aims at ushering in a new wave of diligent and disciplined investing in the Indian stock broking industry.

‘Kaay Re Rascalaa’s sizzling item number Monalisa is launched’

After the foot tapping Yaari song, Kaay Re Rascalaa's rocking & sizzling item number 'Monalisa' is out to set the Marathi audience on fire, the song launched digitally will make you start grooving for sure.

Speaking about this track, The Groovy item number “Monalisa” is composed by Rohan Rohan and hummed by Saavni Ravindra, Disha Pardeshi gyrates enthusiastically and tries to add oomph to the song. Monalisa has attracted Nikhil Ratnaparkhi and Nagesh Bhosle in the song and will definitely make entire Maharashtra dance on her rhythm. The song is designed to be a typical nightclub anthem, time will tell if people lap up this song.  

After Making people fall in love through the “Kohinoor” song and making them recall the bond with their friends through  “Yaari”song, Purple Pebble Picture’s 'Kaay Re Rascalaa' is going to make them dance on this item number Monalisa, setting the social media on fire.

Produced by Purple Pebble Pictures directed by Giridharan Swamy. The entire team of 'Kaay Re Rascalaa', Gaurav Ghatnekar, Bhagyashree Mote, Supriya Pathare, Nihar Gite, Akshar Kothari, Siddheshwar Zadbuke, Srikant Maski and Aishwarya Sonar ; Producers Priyanka Chopra and Dr. Madhu Chopra , Co-Producers Dr. Satyasheel Biradar & Sangeeta Manjrekar and Associate Producer Kunickaa Sadanand, are all set to make us fall about the place laughing on the 14th of July all over Maharashtra.

Airtel Internet TV wins NEXA NDTV Gadget Guru’s ‘Tech Peripheral of the Year’ award

July 12, 2017: Airtel’s Internet TV – India’s first 4K hybrid Set-Top Box, powered by Android TV, has won the ‘Tech Peripheral of the Year’ award at this year’s NEXA NDTV Gadget Guru Awards.

Airtel Internet TV was chosen for the award by an eminent jury for being an innovative gadget that truly makes a difference to television viewing by bringing the best of online content and linear TV on a single platform.

Sunil Taldar, CEO & Director – DTH, Bharti Airtel, said, “We are absolutely thrilled at being recognized for this exciting product innovation. The customer was looking for one device for all their content needs and Internet TV offers the complete entertainment experience by making any TV smart. This recognition will further motivate our teams to continue innovating on exciting solutions for the Indian market.”

Airtel ‘Internet TV’ transforms any TV into a Smart TV and enables users to switch seamlessly between online and linear TV content with a single device. Preloaded with Netflix, YouTube, Google Play Music, Google Play Games, Airtel Movies and more, Airtel Internet TV comes with access to Google Play Store and built-in Chromecast. Customers can now stream and cast their favourite content directly on to their TV as well download their favourite apps and play games. All of this along with the best satellite TV experience with 500 plus satellite TV channels offers the complete Home entertainment experience.      

NEXA NDTV Gadget Guru Awards honors the best in the field of Consumer Electronics, Gadgets, Mobile Applications and Smartphones with an endeavor to recognize the most innovative tech brand. Instituted by the team of NDTV’s flagship tech show Gadget Guru, the awards is one of the most prestigious technology event in the country where a panel comprising the very best minds in the industry adjudge the best amongst the unique innovations.

SAMCO Securities launches new TVCs

Highlights flat Rs. 20 brokerage is truth and there is no hidden cost

Mumbai, July 10, 2017: SAMCO Securities Limited, one of the leading discount brokerages in the country, has launched new entertaining campaign that attempts to make people believe that Rs. 20 brokerage is truth and there is no hidden cost.

The company has launched two TVCs themed around #TheHardestBet – highlighting the financial burden one gets by paying higher brokerage based on size of trade and how humiliating it can be to find out that you have been paying excess brokerage since forever, whereas by trading via SAMCO one can save a lot of money with its Flat Fee brokerage irrespective of trade volume.

The protagonist in the 5,000 Mirchi Challenge TVC is an everyday man who refused to believe on the concept Flat Fee Brokerage. The film starts by showing him eating red chilies. Because he lost the challenge from a friend who advised him to switch to SAMCO’s Flat Fee Brokerage and save huge amount of transaction cost. The man ultimately losses the challenge when he pays Rs 5,000 as brokerage on the same transaction where his friend paid only Rs. 20 as brokerage.

Similarly in the Captain Fool Cricket TVC, the character is the captain of the cricket team. He enters the field wearing his shorts. Everybody in the stadium is stunned and start laughing at him. Later it is revealed that he has lost the challenge where he couldn’t believe that his team paid only Rs 20 as brokerage for an order for which he ended up paying Rs. 5000.

“Storytelling is been at the forefront of our marketing efforts. Our TVCs inform audiences in an innovative storytelling format about the benefits of trading at flat Rs. 20 and attempts to capture the eyeball of every investor and trader in the stock market,” said SAMCO Securities CEO Mr. Jimeet Modi.

“The communication of the campaign clearly is to educate market participants of the message ‘Ab share market mein brokerage, 20 se jyaada mat dena’ and the creative team has done a great job in ensuring that the message is delivered, breaking through the clutter,” he added.

TVCs have been produced and directed by Mr Parikshit Vaidya of Gulliver Films, while creative part was conceived in-house by SAMCO.

"I was very excited about this campaign as it is way away from the regular TVCs. The script has successfully linked the unawareness of the common people about the fast changing environment of broking industry,” says Parikshit Vaidya of Gulliver Films.

Both the TVCs, simultaneously launched on the company’s social media platforms, has already garnered over 1,00,000 views each on Facebook.

“Due to recent changes in the code of conduct of advertising we had to recreate our brand strategy overnight, reposition our brand and redo the entire marketing piece all over again. With so many advertisers from the Stock broking industry, we had to think of a campaign which helps SAMCO stand out, without using boring advertisement which typically makes BFSI sector look old and intimidating. Educate and Entertain was the clear objective of our TVC,” says Mr. Chirag Joshi, Head of Marketing at SAMCO Securities.  

The Mumbai-based discount brokerage has also launched two more videos -- The Chaiwala Boss and  The Local Train  -- on the similar theme that have been running on digital platform not on TVs.

Credits:

• Creative agency: SAMCO Securities (in-house)
• Script: SAMCO Securities (in-house)
• Director: Parikshit Vaidya (Gulliver Films)
• Producer: Tranzita D’Souza (Gulliver Films)
• Production House: Gulliver Films

You Tube link of the TVCs:

• 5,000 Mirchi Challenge

• Captain Fool Cricket

You Tube link of other 2 ongoing digital campaigns:

• The Local Train - SAMCO

• The Chaiwala Boss - SAMCO

Taj Hotels receives GALLUP Great Workplace Award 2017

                                                                                                    

- Taj, a six-time winner recognised for their extraordinary ability to create an engaged workplace culture –

Mumbai, 7^th July, 2017: Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris has received the prestigiousGALLUP Great Workplace Award 2017. A six-time winner of the award – Taj is the only Indian Hospitality Company in the list - Taj has claimed a position at the top amongst some of the best organizations across industries. These organizations have set the global standard for what it means to be a great workplace.

The GALLUP Great Workplace award recognizes organizations for their extraordinary ability to create engaging workplace cultures while exemplifying high levels of involvement and success for business outcomes.

A global hospitality brand that seeks inspiration from the nobility of Indian heritage and traditions, the Taj group continues to lead its effort with robust recognition programs and awards, learning and development centers, curated international training sessions and support that keep the teams motivated and inspired round the year. Additionally, Taj also trains youth across the country to create skilled professionals for the hospitality industry.

Dr. PV Murthy – Senior Vice President and Global Head, Human Resources - Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris, said, “The GALLUP Great Workplace Award 2017 is a great recognition of Taj’s efforts at empowering our associates to drive the success of our organization and deliver the signature Taj Experience to all our guests. At Taj, we constantly learn from our employees, especially from our frontline talent who serve our customers with warmth and sincere care. We simply apply the same yardstick when it comes to interactions with our colleagues as well. For example, while there are mechanisms to measure customer engagement in real-time and take remedial actions to ensure customer loyalty, we are also institutionalizing a process to understand employee engagement on a real-time basis in order to make impactful decisions. This is just one example of how we focus on our colleagues just as much as we do our guests. When this behaviour gets replicated down the line, it results in the vibrant, warm and energetic workplace that Taj is known for the world over.”

Jim Harter, Ph.D., Gallup’s chief scientist of workplace management and well-being,added, “The world’s top-performing organizations help lead the global economy by engaging their workforces. Gallup’s Great Workplace Award winners understand and acknowledge the importance of employee engagement by making it a vital part of their organization while using it as a driving force to create real business outcomes.”

A panel of Gallup workplace experts evaluates applicants and assesses them against criteria such as strategy and leadership; accountability and performance; communication and knowledge management; development and ongoing learning. The top organizations selected by the most comprehensive workplace study ever conducted gain entry into an elite group of companies that have received the Gallup Great Workplace Award.

Sports Illustrated Magazine, in association with Magic Bus celebrated a night when sports and glamour came together for a greater cause

PV Sindhu wins Sportsperson of the Year 2017!

Mumbai, 6^th July, 2017: India’s renowned sports media brand, Sports Illustrated (SI) India Magazine concluded the sixth edition of ‘Maruti Suzuki Sportsperson of the Year’ Charity Gala Awards on 6^th July, 2017 at ITC Grand Central, Parel, Mumbai. Sportsperson of the Year is the most coveted Sports Awards franchise globally, acknowledging the performances and sporting excellence of athletes and teams for their outstanding achievements.

Sports Illustrated India has always honoured individuals and teams that have made an impact in the world of Indian sports. Keeping in mind the brand philosophy of promoting sports at grassroots level in India, this year’s gala was in association with Magic Bus—an award-winning NGO that steers children towards a better life with better awareness, better life skills, and better opportunities, in the journey from childhood to livelihood. The funds raised will be used towards the betterment of these under-privileged children.  

Some of the award categories in which the athletes were felicitated were:

1.       Special award for service to sports: Jayant Rastogi, CEO - Magic Bus (presented by Ms Parineeta Sethi and Simon Clays)

2.       Team of the year: Jr. Hockey Team- Captain Harjeet Singh (presented by Pragyan Ojha)

3.       Coach of the year: Pullela Gopichand (presented by Mr. Vinay Pant)

4.       Editor’s Award for excellence: Devendra Jhajharia (presented by Jwala Gutta and Vivek Mukherjee)

5.       Editor’s Award for excellence: MariyappanThangavelu (presented by Jwala Gutta and Vivek Mukherjee)

6.       Editor’s Award for excellence: Varun Bhati (presented by Jwala Gutta and Vivek Mukherjee)

7.       Outstanding Contribution to sports: K Arumugam (presented by Bhaichung Bhutia)

8.       Athlete of the year: Gaurav Gill (presented by Amir Khan)

9.       Gamechanger of the year: K.L Rahul

10.   Extreme Performer of the year: ShivaKeshavan (presented by Sanjeev Mantri and Richa Chadha)

11.   Lifetime Achievement Award: Abhinav Bindra (presented by Amit Khanna, Herbalife & Shayamal Vallabhjee)

12.   Community Development through sports: Milind Soman (Received by Usha Soman) (presented by Angad Bedi and Parineeta Sethi)

13.   Inspirational athlete of the year: Deepa Malik (presented by Taapsee Pannu)

14.   Living Legend: Milkha Singh

15.   Sportsperson Of The Year: PV Sindhu (presented by Parineeta Sethi & Ajay Khanna, Herbalife)

It was a star-studded evening where some of India’s sports icons such as P.V. Sindhu, Pullela Gopichand, KL Rahul, Abhinav Bindra, Deepa Mallik, Bhaichung Bhutia, Gaurav Gill and Shiva Keshavan were felicitated. Bollywood wasn’t left far behind as Richa Chaddha, Tapsee Pannu and Angad Bedi also graced the occasion.

Vivek Pareek, Senior Publisher of Sports Illustrated India said, "The Maruti Suzuki Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Charity Gala is the perfect platform to recognize and celebrate performance in sports. We have consistently supported all sports in India and the diverse attendance is proof of that. Sports is not limited in appeal or reach, and it is in this diversity that it finds its strength. We will continue to fight for sports and support sportspersons."

Vivek Mukherji, Editor of Sports Illustrated India, said, "Sports Illustrated has lived up to its commitment to sports and India's sportspersons again with this year's Awards. Our magazine's founding principles of integrity and fairness ensure that all sports find an equal voice. We're growing from strength to strength and we're very excited about the future of sports in India. We hope to continue playing a large part in it."

Matthew Spacie, Founder of Magic Bus, said, “It was a great event and I thank Sports illustrated India for giving Magic Bus this huge platform. We share the same core principles of uplifting society through sports and it is fantastic to see the complete support of the sports fraternity, I’m very grateful that our work has been recognized at this iconic forum. We look forward to many years of associations with Sports Illustrated India.”

Through this association, Sports Illustrated India aims to continue their journey and ensure sports is made accessible for all as well as for the welfare of upcoming athletes.

Pooja Bhatt, Shaan, Wajid Khan at the Van Mahautsav by Bhamla Foundation

Bhamla Foundation has been organizing events relating to Environment conservation, as we strive to make our city cleaner and greener, we have returned with gusto in promoting awareness towards a green objective, Waste Management, Conservation of Trees, increasing plantations thus helping to make a Greener Mumbai.

The Van Mahautsav event being organized by the Bhamla Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest Department, the MCGM and the Green Army on 7^th July 2017 from 11 am to 1 pm at St Stanislaus High School, Bandra. The event witnessed prominent personalities like Asif Bhamla Pooja Bhatt , Praveen Dabbas , Wajid and  Shaan . They all also planted saplings . Pooja Bhatt addressed the students of the school and stated , i stand here as a bandra girl even before a Mumbai girl.She further added that you know my sister Alia for sure , well Alia does a lot for the environment. Each year on er birthday depending on how old she is we plant trees , its a tradition in our family. Alia says its not cool to not care so you must be cool and you must care. She also got Shaan to sing who was the ex student of the school.

TRAILER LAUNCH OF "KAAY RE RASCALAA"

Ashvini Bhave starrer ‘Manjha’ to release worldwide on July 21, 2017

Nittin Keni, the visionary maverick of Marathi cinema, who has a keen sense of cinema for the masses and the classes, today presented Manjha, the psychological thriller directed by Jatin Wagle.  

The much awaited Ashvini Bhave starrer ‘Manjha’s release date has been announced leading to much excitement among the Marathi cine goers who have been teased by the enigmatic posters, which was followed by a cracker of a teaser and then to top it all, a superlative trailer that got everyone guessing to unravel the plot of the film.

The film appears to be a psychological thriller between a psychotic teenager, (played by ‘Dance India Dance’ fame Sumedh Mudgalkar) and an introverted boy, (played by Rohit Phalke of ‘Balak Palak’ fame), undergoing psychological therapy. There seems to be a cat and mouse afoot because it is not clear which of the boys are saying the truth about a heinous crime being planned. Behind the introverted boy, as his pillar of strength against his psycho friend, is his strong mother played by Ashvini Bhave who seems to have a complex role of not only single handedly bringing up a disturbed and introverted son but also coping with her own seeming vulnerabilities as a single mother. Rising above these challenges, she is seen as defending her son against the whole world – her love for her son being the strong basis for her conviction of his truthfulness. It appears however that at the heart of the film, is an insight on parenting and the importance of communication between parents and teenage children, requiring a fine balance between giving children the space to develop their own wings, and yet at the same time giving them a stable grounding of an emotional bonding based on open communication and a healthy interest in their lives.

The Jatin Wagle directed film promises to be quite a treat not just with its intriguing theme but also its excellent technical brilliance – be it the cinematography, the sound design or the background score which is unlike anything seen on the Marathi screen for a while.  It is therefore no surprise that beyond the fans, audiences and critics, the M-Town celebrities are eagerly awaiting to see the film, if their thrilled responses are any measure.

An India Stories Production, ‘Manjha’ is the first Marathi film Produced by Producers Trilok Malhotra and KR Harish. The film is presented by MFDC, a venture helmed by Nittin Keni and Manish Vasisht, and is slated for a global release on 21st July, 2017.

Explore Europe like Harry and Sejal with Cox & Kings

July 6^th, 2017, Mumbai: Bollywood fans, after watching a film, always fancy about visiting the beautiful foreign locales where the movie is shot. Cox and Kings, a leading leisure and education travel group with operations in 22 countries, has introduced a special romantic trail to Europe based on the film Jab Harry met Sejal. The package has been announced well in advance before the release of the film which is slated to release on 4^thAug 2017. The tour is a bunch of exquisite experiences at some of the most beautiful and charming destinations in Europe such as Prague, Budapest and Amsterdam. Here’s a chance for the Bollywood lovers to visit the beautiful locales even before the movie hits the theatres as the first departure of the tour is scheduled on 31^st July 2017.

The story of the film revolves around Harry and Sejal's journey across Europe which is full of love, life, thrill, fantasy and the voice within. Similar to the lead protagonists in the film portrayed by Shahrukh Khan and Anushka Sharma, you can also enjoy the experience of falling in love through Cox & Kings’ Jab Harry Met Sejal excursion. Highlights of the tour include-

·         A guided walking tour of Prague, the city that depicts the hilarious relationship which Shah Rukh Khan's Harinder Singh Nehra shares with Anushka Sharma's Sejal. Commence your exploration of this city with the imposing Prague Castle, Royal Castle, gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Palace and the gardens, the famous Astronomical Clock, a special High tea organised for you at the famous Hotel Intercontinental and mouth-watering dining experience

·         A guided highlight city tour of Fairy-tale, picturesque and charming Cesky Krumlov- one of the most beautiful towns in Europe. Also experience a Pub crawl tour and dive into the city's legendary nightlife together with an international crowd of fellow travellers from across the world and highly motivated party guides

·         Orientation tour of Bratislava- the greater metropolitan area

·         A guided highlight city tour of Budapest- explore the locales of the city where the movie has been shot, admire the World Heritage sights ofBuda Castle and the Castle District, walk along the Fisherman's bastionfor superb views of St. Stephen's cathedral, Hero's square the Danube embankment and the Chain bridge, explore the famous cafes

·         Amsterdam- a canal cruise, Zaanse Schaans- for Windmill, Clogs, Cheese, Madurodam - an enchanting miniature city that features the best of the Netherlands

The 7D/ 8N Jab Harry Met Sejal tour starts just from INR 1,77,120 for Ex-Mumbai departure, while ex-Delhi departure costs you INR 1,80,120 only. The cost includes round trip Economy Class airfare, accommodation, travel insurance, Cox & Kings tour manager, meals as mentioned in the itinerary, coach tours, entrance fees, sightseeing, Schengen visa charges, compulsory Tips of Euro 3 per adult / child and per day and airport taxes.

To book Jab Harry Met Sejal package, call us on 1800 120 0660 or SMS JHMS to 5757513. For more information log on to www.coxandkings.com.