‘India Nightlife Convention & Awards’ recognizes the best in the industry

~Let’s raise a toast to all the winners ~

~The NationalRestaurant Association of India and Kickstart Entertainment hosted the 2nd Edition of INCA on 30th September and 1st October 2017 in Mumbai~

3rd October 2017, Mumbai: The National Restaurant Association of India(NRAI) and Kickstart Entertainment in association with Budweiser executed the 2nd Edition of the India Nightlife Convention and Awards (INCA) on 30th September and 1st October 2017 at Four Seasons, Worli, Mumbai.The convention not only showcased the ever evolving and dynamic nightlife culture by highlighting the industry’s accomplishments but also promoted a sense of brotherhood among the industry’s most influential hospitality entrepreneurs and specialists.

Endorsing the nightlife culture in India, stalwarts of the hospitality industrysuch asRiyaazAmlani, AD Singh, Gauri Devdiyal, Zorawar Kalra, Rahul Singh, Chef Manu Chandra, Zeba Kohli, Ravi Krishnan and other influential individuals came together to mingle, imbibe a sense of fraternity and showcase the best that the Indian bars and nightlife have to offer for this 2 day national business convention.

Celebrities like Rishi Kapoor, Shriya Saran, Sameer Kochharetc. marked their presence to support the convention.

Prolific personalities from around the world such as Mirik Milan​ (​Night Mayor of Amsterdam​), ​Amy Lamé (​​​Night Czar of London​)​, Lutz Leichsenring​ ​​(​Club Commission of Berlin​)​, Jorge Saza​ (​Night Ambassador of​ ​Madrid​)​, Frederic Hocquard​ (​Deputy Mayor – Night Time Policies- Parisare​)​​​especially flew down to Mumbai to share their insights, divulge secrets, bring in a global perspective and help identify trends for making a vibrant and profitable nightlife and bar culture in the country.

The conventionbegan with a keynote by Ben Verhaert (MD Budweiser India) on the bourgeoning hospitality industry and the need to encourage nightlife in India. Amy Lamé, the Night Czar of Londonaddressed the audience about the nightlife economy in London, how the young population drives the nightlife in a particular country and what steps need to be taken to ensure residents aren’t disturbed by places being open 24*7. She also discussed multiple ways of ensuring women’s safety and lowering crime rates. These addresses were even more important in an Indian context as the nightlife culture in the country is still to a larger extent stigmatized and can often become a law and order issue.

The convention became grander with the presence of Aditya Thackeray (Head of YUVA Sena). He addressed the audience on how NRAI has supported and raised the bar of the nightlife industry and how the campaign of a 24*7 Mumbai that was introduced last year is now a proposed bill. He spoke about the fact that now Mumbai too will have hotspots, rooftop bars and food trucks in dedicated areas.

Influential specialistslike Faye D’Souza (Editor, Mirror Now),RiyaazAmlani (President, NRAI), Shobhita Kadan (Director- Marketing & Hospitality, Impresario Hospitality) and Varun Patra (Co-Founder, Homegrown), were moderators for panel discussions on topics such as ‘Nightlife Safety’, ‘The Next Step - Building the Music Culture’, ‘Annus Horribilis- Surviving the Worst Year in Hospitality’ and‘Building the Vibe in a Bar’.

Two sets of city awards were given away during the course of the two day convention. The day ended with everyone grooving to the music played by RaaChab (Sophrosyne) + Ankit Koacher (Ankytrixx) at the Corona Sundowner.

The second day on the convention was led by moderators like Vishal Dadlani (Music Composer and Singer), Ayaz Basrai (Architect and Interior Designer), DJ Akhtar, Aneesh Bhasin(Co-Founder and CEO of Hipcask) and Vivek Dudani(Head of Programming – Social & AntiSocial). The last panel of the day that was led by Vishal Dadlani along with thought leaders like Milind Deora(Former Union Minister of State and MP), Kaustubh Dhavse(Joint Secretary and Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Hon. Chief Minister), Amy Lame, Mirik Milan and RiyaazAmlani.

Important topics touched onin this last but dynamic panel were as follows:

• Current hurdles towards actualizing the potential of India’s nightlife and food & beverage industry,
• Expanding the scope of nightlife by a curated culture economy, to be more inclusive and abolish the perception of being meant only for the bourgeoisie
• Ways of how Mumbai should capitalize on its own cultural equity and packaging these to appeal to a global audience, thereby benefiting all nightlife stakeholders, citizens and the  government and eventually generating a larger chunk of revenue and employment opportunities
• The exponential employment jump that will be actualized on the back of even a slight policy easing from the government
• Drafting new policy for new spaces in the nightlife and food & beverage industry such as foodtrucks with insights from the night mayors of London and Amsterdam as to what has worked in their respective cities.

The session concluded with a unanimous consensus from all the panelists, even those on opposite political parties to work in unison with each other towards facilitating a more vibrant, safe,inclusive nightlife in the citythat can be replicated across the country, making this a thriving sector which contributes to the cultural and economic growth of India. The final panel session looks to set the stage for building an industry and political class backed manifesto towards realizing the goals and objectives set by INCA 2017.

Topics like ‘Mixing Magic - Beverage Trends in the Bar Business’,‘Music Shaping Nightlife’, ‘What's Brewing to Building Legendary Bars’, ‘Filling the Floor - Programming in Indiaand Mumbai Manifesto’ were discussed followed by the most awaited ‘Awards Night’ where finalists were recognized at both the regional and national level.

The list of winners is below –

Best Lounge – Marbella Beach Resort, Goa

Best Night Club – PlayBoy, Mumbai

Best Bar in a Hotel – Rock Pool, Goa

Best Bar Chain – Social

Best Beer Café – The Beer Café

Best Bar for Cocktails – Slink & Bardot, Mumbai

Best Resto-Bar – The Bombay Canteen, Mumbai

Best Sports Bar – Xtreme Sports Bar & Grill, Hyderabad

Best Dive Bar – High Spirits, Pune

Best Open Air Bar – Aer, Mumbai

Best Bar Food – Farzi Café, NCR

Best Venue for Live Performances – AntiSocial, Mumbai

Best Bar for Wines – The Wine Company, NCR

Best Concept Bar, Toast & Tonic, Mumbai

Best Café Bar – Café Zoe, Mumbai

Best Debut Bar – Whisky Samba, NCR

Best Bar Interior – Cyber Hub Social, NCR

Best Stand-Up Act in a Bar – Varun Thakur, Mumbai

Best Band – Parekh & Singh, Kolkata

Best Bartender – Vicky Thakur, PCO, NCR

Best Mixologist – Yangolp Lama Cocktails & Dreams, NCR

Best Pop-Up – Rumour, Mumbai

Best Promoter – RAGE, Mumbai

Best Restaurant/Bar Manager – Rahul Raghav, The Bombay Canteen, Mumbai

Best Artist Manager – Submerge, GOA

Best F&B Director – Kelvin Cheung, Bastian, Mumbai

Best Music Event/Festival – NH7 Weekender, Pune

Best DJ of the year – Ankit Kocher, Mumbai

Best Bar of the year - Social

Aman Anand, Director of Kickstart Entertainment added, “After the success of the first edition, we were anxiousfor the reception of the second one. Considering this was bigger and grander, we are proud of how it turned out to be. We had most of the important stakeholders of the industry attend and participate in the convention. With a lot of new ideas discussed and perspectives shared, we are hoping the nightlife industry in India will definitely benefit from this and will grow bigger and better”

Riyaaz Amlani, President, NRAI, says.”“Nightlife is an integral part of the cultural landscape of our country, and the NRAI is absolutely thrilled to support INCA in their endeavor to recognize and celebrate thought leadership in this space. Nightlife not only promotes tourism but it also plays a pivotal role in creating the cultural perception of a city or a country across the globe. It provides the push which is essential to any burgeoning city's economy and livability index. Last but not least, going out is demographic agnostic and thereby highly inclusive, making it a bigger propeller for change."

Kartikeya Sharma, Marketing Director, Anheuser-Busch InBev India & South East Asia says"We are happy to be associated with INCA 2017. It’s a great platform for us to meet industry stakeholders, discuss ideas and take ownership for our roles in shaping the future of the nightlife industry. India has witnessed a dynamic shift in nightlife culture and music is one of the key elements that are fueling this change. As culture shapers, we will endeavor to continue providing innovative experiences for consumers through music and nightlife.”

Prathmesh Mishra – Chief Commercial Officer, Diageosays, “We have been a part of the India Nightlife Awards that celebrates and recognises one of the most spirited and fastest growing industries in India from its inception. The platform has helped elevate conversations around celebration and nightlife, and it is a pleasure to be associated with then once again. Congratulations to all the winners and we hope

these awards inspire people to continue improving the consumer experience and achieving greater heights”

Official website link for India Nightlife Convention & Awards:  http://incawards.in/

Social Media-

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Twitter:  https://twitter.com/INC_Awards

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/incaindia/

INCA is the first ever platform specifically designed to experience, celebrate and recognise the providers of the nightlife entertainment in India. It aims to establish itself as the first mover in the category with a long-term commitment from trade bodies creating a revolution. Being one of the largest revenue and employment generators in the service industry but not receiving the deserved gratification, INCA endeavors to promote accessibility, ideation, cross-pollination and development of a mutually inspiring community within the industry. 

Kickstart Entertainment was founded by Aman Anand on 6th October 2014 with a vision – Customise,Creative, Content. In less than a year, his vision and commitment to these principles has seen.Kickstart bagged several prestigious corporate, personal, and film events. Kickstart Entertainment ishelmed by Aman, a veteran of the live events industry who has createdcustomised content andproperties for client and then driven them to fame across the world.

He is supported by a young, vibrant team with proven track records across events management, brandactivation and marketing, and design. The team strives as one to ensure that they don’t exceed budgetswhile always exceeding expectations.

In this short span of time the company has produced and executed some of the key events of the town like, The Star Box Office India awards on Star plus, The Salman Khan Kick Concert, High profile celebrity Engagement & Marriage (MadhuMantena and Masaba Gupta), High profile celebrity Marriage (Shahid Kapoor & Mira Rajput) and other private luxury events for celebrities and corporate level directors like Aditya Birla Retail Group (ABRL), Mpower Foundation – An initiative by Neerja Birla &amp Ananya Birla,Dabaang – Salman Khan Live Concert, Kelloggs event, Launch of Deepika Padukone's "Live, Love, Laugh" Foundation,Enrique Concert at Vienna Wedding,SREI Infrastructure Celebration of 25 yrs, T-Series "SuronKe Rang" a tribute to Gulshan Kumar and many more.

Website: http://kickstartent.in/ 

National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) was founded in 1982 and since been the leading association of the Indian restaurant Industry. Headquartered at Delhi, it represents 100000+ restaurants and an industry valued at USD 4 billion.

 The association in its 33rd year has a pan India presence with members comprising of restaurants, suppliers and educational institutes associated with it.  The Association represents interests of the members by offering advisory, training, research services and organizing industry events. NRAI works closely with a network of State and City chapter partners across India.

 NRAI aims to:

• Lead the Indian restaurant industry in its growth by promoting and strengthening the Indian food service sector

• Advocate changes in the laws governing the Indian Restaurant Industry at local, state and centre levels

• Provide opportunities to educate members through seminars and knowledge platforms

Play a key role in promoting career opportunities for young professionals in the industry

www.nrai.org

Twitter:@NRAI_India
Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/NRAI_India 

Facebook: @NRAI.India

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NRAI.India/

About Budweiser

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राष्ट्रीय, आंतरराष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार प्राप्त 'द सायलेन्स' चित्रपटाचा ट्रेलर लाँच!

- येत्या 6 ऑक्टोबरला होणार संपूर्ण महाराष्ट्रात प्रदर्शित

इफ्फी, बंगळूरू, मुंबई, पुणे आणि कलकत्त्याबरोबरच जर्मनी, अमेरिका, ब्राझील, स्पेन, टांझानिया, चेक प्रजासत्ताक आणि बांग्लादेशसारख्या 35 हून अधिक नामांकीत चित्रपट महोत्सवांमध्ये हजेरी लावून 2 महाराष्ट्र राज्य पुरस्कारांबरोबर एकूण 15 पुरस्कारांवर नाव कोरलेला ‘द सायलेंस’ हा चित्रपट येत्या 6 ऑक्टोबरला प्रदर्शनासाठी सज्ज झाला आहे.

राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार विजेते दिग्दर्शक गजेंद्र अहिरे दिग्दर्शित ‘द सायलेंस’ एक वास्तवदर्शी चित्रपट... चित्रपट महोत्सवांत “जबरदस्त”, “दुष्प्रवृत्तींविरोधात लढा देण्यास प्रवृत्त करणारा चित्रपट”, “हा चित्रपट पाहताना उर भरून आला होता”अशा अनेक भावूक प्रतिक्रिया मिळवणाऱ्या या चित्रपटाचा ट्रेलर नुकताच मुंबईत एका दिमाखदार सोहोळ्याद्वारे लाँच करण्यात आला. प्रसंगी चित्रपटाच्या निर्मात्या अश्विनी सिधवानी, निर्माते अर्पण भुखनवाला, नवनीत हुल्लड मोरादाबादी आणि अरूण त्यागी, तर सहनिर्माते गौरीश पाठारे आणि सनी ख्नन्नाबरोबरच दिग्दर्शक गजेंद्र अहिरे यांच्यासमवेत अंजली पाटील, नागराज मंजुळे, रघुवीर यादव यांसारखे चित्रपटातील नामवंत कलाकार आणि अॅड. पूजा कुटे उपस्थित होत्या.

अॅड. पूजा कुटे यांच्याकडे असणाऱ्या खटल्यावर चित्रपट बनवण्यासाठी कथा-पटकथा लेखन निर्मात्या अश्विनी सिधवानी यांनी केले असून दिग्दर्शन आणि संवाद लेखन गजेंद्र अहिरे यांनी केले आहे. तर संगीत इंडियन ओशन बँडने दिले आहे. तर छायाचित्रदिग्दर्शन कृष्णा सोरेन यांनी केले असून संकलन मयुर हरदास यांचे आहे.

हा चित्रपट येत्या 6 ऑक्टोबरला संपूर्ण महाराष्ट्रात प्रदर्शित होणार आहे.

Essential Rose Gold Ballpoint Pen by Hugo Boss

Everybody loves a surprise gift! William Penn understands the joy of giving and receiving, the excitement of unwrapping the gift and finding something precious. So, here is a pen with accents of gold!

Hugo Boss is known as the epitome of style, an inspirational brand for the elegant gentleman. Hugo Boss reinvented their classic, well-balanced “Essential” pen to give it a more masculine feel: bringing you a classic, much – loved pen with a new modern persona. Plated in rich ebony black, with a technically clever matte diamond cut texture, the pen is set off with luxurious yet subtle rose gold accents. Elevate your writing experience with the sensuous feel, look and smooth flow of the essential rose Gold ballpoint pen. You will enjoy the touch of class of this premium Hugo Boss product. Imagine the surprise and delight of the recipient when you gift this black beauty: to a loved one, a colleague or a client. Make this festive season extra special with the essential Rose Gold Pen.

The Hugo Boss Essential Gold BallPoint Pen can be purchased at all William Penn stores across India as well as on their online store on https://www.williampenn.net for Rs. 9,100/-.

संगीताचा एक अविस्मरणीय अनुभव ‘छंद प्रितीचा’

-चित्रपटाचा म्युझिक लाँच सोहळा संपन्न

सध्या सर्वत्र चर्चेचा विषय असलेला सुबोध भावे, सुवर्णा काळे आणि हर्ष कुलकर्णी अभिनित 'छंद प्रितीचा' या आगामी मराठी चित्रपटाचे म्युझिक मुंबईत नुकत्याच झालेल्या एका दिमाखदार सोहळ्यात लाँच झाले. या प्रसंगी 'छंद प्रितीचा'चित्रपटाचे निर्माते चंद्रकांत जाधव, लेखक-दिग्दर्शक एन. रेळेकर, अभिनेते सुबोध भावे, अभिनेत्री नृत्यांगना सुवर्णा काळे, अभिनेते हर्ष कुलकर्णी, विकास समुद्रे,संगीतकार प्रविण कुंवर उपस्थित होते.

या सोहळ्याची सुरुवात विकास समुद्रे आणि जयवंत भालेकर यांच्या दमदार स्कीटने होत चित्रपटाचं पहिलं-वहिलं असं "आलं आभाळ भरून" हे रोमँटीक गाणं लाँच करण्यात आलं. तितक्यात ‘टांग टांग टांग धित तांग धित तांग... चा आवाज कानावर पडला आणि सजग होऊन सगळ्यांचे कान टवकारले जाऊन "निस्ती दारावर टिचकी मारा..." या ठसकेबाज लावणीचा आस्वाद घेतला गेला. बेला शेंडे आणि वैशाली सामंत या दोन्ही नामवंत गायिकांच्या सुरेल स्वरातील  फटकेबाज सवाल-जवाबांनी मैफिलीला रंगत आली. त्यानंतर सुवर्णा काळेच्या मोहक अदांनी रंगलेल्या "नाही जायचं घरी, वाजो पहाटेचे पाच..." या ठसकेबाज लावणीने मनमुराद डोलायला लावले.

प्रेमला पिक्चर्स निर्मित 'छंद प्रितीचा' चित्रपटात एकूण आठ गाण्यांचा समावेश असून गीतकार एन. रेळेकर यांच्या लेखणीतून ती अवतरलेली आहेत. आजचा हिंदी आणि मराठी चित्रपटसृष्टीतील आघाडीचा गायक जावेद अली तसेच बेला शेंडे, आदर्श शिंदे, वैशाली सामंत, केतकी माटेगावकर यांसारख्या एकापेक्षा एक मातब्बर अशा सरस गायक-गायिकांच्या मधुर स्वरांनी नटलेल्या या चित्रपटातील गीतांना संगीतकार प्रविण कुंवर यांनी संगीतबद्ध केलेले आहे.

प्रेमला पिक्चर्स निर्मित 'छंद प्रितीचा' चित्रपटाची निर्मिती निर्माते चंद्रकांत जाधव यांनी केलेली असून चित्रपटाचे लेखन आणि दिग्दर्शन एन. रेळेकर यांनी केलेले आहे.

दिलखेचक लावण्या, ठेका धरायला लावणारं संगीत आणि कान तृप्त करणारे गायक – गायिकांचे कर्णमधूर आवाज त्यात कलाकारांचा उत्कृष्ट अभिनय तर सोंगाड्या सुंदरचे खळखळून हसवणारे मार्मिक विनोद यांनी नटलेली कलाकृती‘छंद प्रितीचा’ येत्या 10 नोव्हेंबरला संपूर्ण महाराष्ट्रात प्रदर्शित होत आहे.

Wipro, CloudGenix Partner to Deliver Managed SD-WAN Services

             

Joint SD-WAN offering makes it easy for clients to move to a digital network architecture

San Jose, USA and Mumbai, India - September 26, 2017: Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company and CloudGenix Inc., a leading provider of Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) products, today announced a partnership to offer open  and managed SD-WAN services. Termed as WANFreedom, the service allows enterprise customers to rapidly deploy cloud, SaaS (Software as a Service) and data center applications over any combination of MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching), Internet broadband and LTE (Long Term Evolution) networks, thereby enabling a rich user experience and IT infrastructure cost optimization. 

Traditional WAN products based on proprietary hardware and complex routing protocols result in substantial dependencies and inhibit cloud adoption.  With WANFreedom, customers will be freed from dependencies on WAN transport, proprietary hardware routers, networking complexity, therefore freeing up IT teams to focus on rapidly delivering business value.

Over the next five years, SD-WAN sales are forecast to grow at a 69.6% compound annual growth rate, reaching $8.05 billion in 2021, according to the IDC Worldwide SD-WAN Forecast: 2017–2021 (doc #US42904317, July 2017) report. This growth is fueled by rapid adoption of cloud, SaaS and data center applications, the commoditization of connectivity boosted by low-cost and high-capacity broadband availability, and the digitization of remote offices.

Kiran Desai, Senior Vice President & Global Head, Global Infrastructure Services, Wipro Limited said, “By partnering with CloudGenix, Wipro now offers its customers an end-to-end managed WAN, delivering a host of benefits including WAN transport independence, the ability to seamlessly integrate multiple telecom and network carriers and WAN types, improved WAN availability, uncompromised access to cloud, SaaS and rich media applications, elimination of proprietary hardware routers, and significant cost savings. These capabilities provide enterprises the freedom to adopt cloud, UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service), SaaS and other modern applications without compromising security, performance, or visibility.”

Kumar Ramachandran, CEO, CloudGenix said, “Wipro is a recognized global leader in deploying, managing, and operationalizing network infrastructure. Wipro’s WAN assessment and prescriptive service delivery model ensures customers gain instant time to value without needing to ‘rip and-replace’ their legacy WAN infrastructure.”

Wipro’s SD-WAN capabilities meet enterprise customers’ digital business needs while ensuring robust performance, security and compliance in line with their business application policies. Supported by its Software Defined Everything (SDx) Center Of Excellence and ServiceNXT, a next-generation managed services framework, Wipro’s enterprise assessment and consultancy services ensure efficient delivery of SD-WAN solution for clients. 

CloudGenix’s SD-WAN is powered by CloudGenix AppFabric that enables a self-healing network built on machine learning, which ensures faster time to market and better response to business needs.

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IL&FS Financial Services enters 5th year of “I Run For Fun” A BKC run supporting differently abled children

Mumbai, 26^th September, 2017: Registrations are now open for the fifth edition of ‘I Run For Fun’ organised by IL&FS Financial Services (IFIN) on November 12, 2017 at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC, Mumbai).  For the past four year the run has attracted business leaders and professionals from corporate houses and financial institutions across Mumbai and especially around BKC. This year State Bank of India (SBI) joins the run as co-sponsors.

For registration participants can visit: www.ilfsbkcrun.com

Open to all age groups, a notable addition to this year’s race categories, is the inclusion of the 16 km run. The 5km and 10km run continues to encourage and introduce running as a daily sport among professionals. All the registration proceeds will go to ADAPT (Able Disabled People All Together) the event charity partners and a non-government organisation.

Mr. Ramesh C. Bawa, Managing Director & CEO, IL&FS Financial Services, said, “Running has not only been considered as an effective physical activity to chase good health and fitness leading to a healthy body, soul and mind, but this also brings perseverance in one's life to achieve the desired goals and ambitions. 'I Run For Fun' is an initiative undertaken by us five years ago with a motive to boost the morale of our employees and other participants to replicate the aspect of 'Run-to-Chase' in their personal and professional life. Besides this, we also feel privileged to provide financial support to one of the foremost 'Non-Profit' organisations in the country called 'ADAPT' with the funds collected from this event. I welcome all the participants to join hands towards a healthier, soulful, social and noble approach.”

Indian Oil Corporation are the associate sponsors, while Striders the popular fitness-training group are knowledge partners to the run.

Race Categories –

• 5 Kilometer - Fun Run: Open for all age (Minimum 6 years and above)
• 10 Kilometer and 16 Kilometer Run - The category is ideal for the experienced runners and running enthusiasts.

Age Category	Men (Age as on 12.11.17)	Women (Age as on 12.11.17
Open Category	15 years to under 50 years	15 years to under 45 years
Veteran Category	50 years and above	45 years and above

Key details:

Date: Sunday, November 12, 2017

Venue: Start and Finish at IL&FS Financial Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex

Assembly Time: 6:00 am 

Race Timings:

• 16 Km Run: Start Time 6:15 am
• 10 Km Run: Start Time 6:30 am 
• 5 Km Fun Run: Start Time 6:45 am 

CaratLane unfurls Butterfly: A vibrant collection to celebrate the spirit of women

A butterfly isn’t born with its beautiful wings; it works towards becoming its glowing and graceful self. It goes through a journey of radical transformation, one that organically mirrors a woman’s change into her authentic self. By drawing inspiration from this thought, CaratLane, India's leading omnichannel jeweller, unfurled Butterfly, a collection that celebrate the spirit of women.

“The butterfly is a striking symbol of beauty, change and hope and thus best personifies the woman of today. The butterflies in this collection come in shades of blue, orange and green to represent three unique identities. We made them in three colours to ensure that any woman who buys it can relate herself with the collection.”, said Aakrosh Sharma, SVP, Merchandising & Fulfillment, CaratLane. 

Price: The collection starts at Rs. 14,126

Explore the collection here: https://www.caratlane.com/jewellery/butterfly.html

GJEPC presents 7th edition of India International Jewellery Week (IIJW 2017) on 23rd-24th September

                                                                                                  

C KRISHNAIH CHETTY GROUP OF JEWELLERS CLOSED THE FABULOUS INDIA INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY WEEK 2017 POWERED BY GIA WITH A SENSATIONAL BRIDAL COLLECTION

Mumbai, 25^th September, 2017: C Krishnaih Chetty Group of Jewellers closed the final day at the glamorous India International Jewellery Week 2017 powered by GIA with a grand collection accompanied by music, dance, mime, commentary, glitz and drama.  The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), apex body of the gems & jewellery sector, presented the 7^th edition of the India International Jewellery Week (popularly known as IIJW) powered by GIA (Gemmological Institute of America); co-partnered by Forevermark and Platinum Guild International on 23^rd and 24^th September 2017 at St. Regis, Mumbai. IIJW 2017 is a BY INVITATION exclusive annual event to showcase or launch enticing jewellery collections. Bright Outdoor Advertising is the Outdoor Partner.

What a magnificent end it was at the India International Jewellery Week 2017, when C Krishnaih Chetty Group of Jewellers unveiled their stunning ‘Sprezzatura’ Collection as the finale for their Navrasa Show featuring the 9 emotions of fashion. At the end of the spectacular show Shreyas V. Cotha, Executive Director, C Krishnaih Chetty Group of Jewellers and Bhavna Cotha walked down the ramp to thunderous applause for the sensational show.

One of the most respected and honoured names in the jewellery business, C Krishnaih Chetty Group was founded in 1869 and is known as one of the world’s finest heritage businesses.

Appointed jewellers to the Royal House of Mysore, C Krishnaih Chetty created hundreds of pieces of the Double Headed Eagle known as Ghanda–Bherunda which was presented to the important contributors every six months by the Kingdom of Mysore. That symbol is now the official seal of the Karnataka State. With 6 superb showrooms in Bangalore, C Krishnaih Chetty is all set to move into the 21st century with stunning designs for jewellery admirers in India and around the globe.

The Ballroom of St Regis was converted into a wedding pandal with 10 ornate pillars on the stage. White cubes lined the ramp along with rows of flowers that streamed down from the ceiling to form a perfect backdrop for the show.

The Navrasa show – featuring the 9 emotions of fashion was a grand glorious display that held the audience in awe and enthralled them with the gorgeous jewels on the ramp.

The opening dancers performed a modern version of the Bharat Natyam to the beautiful concept and script by The Bioscope Diary. The story of birth, love and marriage unfolded as the models draped in splendid brocade saris by designer Gaurang glided down the ramp and posed gracefully.

Sprezzatura is the perfect word that described the C Krishnaih Chetty Group of Jewellers’ collection that blended seamlessly the unconventional with design concepts. The Heritage Collection was a great revival of the most amazing creations using handmade and modern 3D printing technology.

The brilliant Valanda diamonds nestled creatively with the Cabochon Rubies and twinkling emeralds as the jewellery, which drew from the ancient craft and antique designs dazzled on the ramp. The fabulous specialised traditional closed and open back setting styles of South India and the Deccan were very evident in the intricately crafted pieces. There was a grand medley of colour and immaculate finishes along with rare coloured stones and diamonds that formed the Sprezzatura range of jewellery.

The wedding on the ramp with the bride’s and groom’s entourage was the focal point of the show that unveiled the splendorous jewellery for the wedding. Temple Raani Haars, diamond chokers, matching cummerbunds, pearl bangles and long gem chains were magnificent. The Thaali or Thirumangalyam presented by the groom to the bride was a work of eternal beauty.

Large pearl tasselled earrings, Maang Tikkas, Maatha Paatis, and the very fabulous plait ornament or jadanagam was created in the most intricate designs. Jewels for the bride were opulent to the extreme as Haath Phool, bangles, tikkas, Raani Haars, Jhumkhas, waistband and uncut diamond necklaces along with superbly crafted gold pieces looked ethereal.

Mr. Praveenshankar Pandya, Chairman, GJEPC, said, “In sync with the Prime Minister’s vision of showcasing the best of Indian creativity and craftsmanship to global customers, IIJW is an initiative to showcase the finest in indigenous Make In India jewellery. Be it design or innovation, or top-of-the-line craftsmanship, technology and quality, Indian jewellers are comparable to the best in the world. The most renowned of Indian jewellers will showcase their inspired and admired classic and contemporary jewellery collections to the crème-de-la-crème of Indian society comprising socialites, celebrities, aesthetes, policy makers, trade constituents and influentials amongst others. IIJW is an extravaganza, a celebration and a bonanza for jewellery lovers who can get a sneak preview of the most extraordinary, exquisite and extravagant collections for this festive season.”

The leading retail houses and top designers showcasing their collections at IIJW 2017 powered by GIA (include Nakshatra World, Caratlane, Azva, PC Jewellers on 23^rd September; IIGJ Mumbai in association with Izaara by Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers; Surya Golds in association with Swarovski Gemstones; Pallavi Foley presented by Bluestones.com; Mehta & Sons by Narendra Mehta in association with IGI; Laksh Pahuja presented by Gemma & HRD Antwerp, Anmol using Australian Diamonds; Reliance Jewels using Australian Diamonds; C. Krishnaih Chetty Group of Jewellers on 24^th September 2017.

राष्ट्रीय, आंतरराष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार प्राप्त 'द सायलेन्स' चित्रपटाचा ट्रेलर लाँच!

- येत्या 6 ऑक्टोबरला होणार संपूर्ण महाराष्ट्रात प्रदर्शित

इफ्फी, बंगळूरू, मुंबई, पुणे आणि कलकत्त्याबरोबरच जर्मनी, अमेरिका, ब्राझील, स्पेन, टांझानिया, चेक प्रजासत्ताक आणि बांग्लादेशसारख्या 35 हून अधिक नामांकीत चित्रपट महोत्सवांमध्ये हजेरी लावून 2 महाराष्ट्र राज्य पुरस्कारांबरोबर एकूण 15 पुरस्कारांवर नाव कोरलेला ‘द सायलेंस’ हा चित्रपट येत्या 6 ऑक्टोबरला प्रदर्शनासाठी सज्ज झाला आहे.

राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार विजेते दिग्दर्शक गजेंद्र अहिरे दिग्दर्शित ‘द सायलेंस’ एक वास्तवदर्शी चित्रपट... चित्रपट महोत्सवांत “जबरदस्त”, “दुष्प्रवृत्तींविरोधात लढा देण्यास प्रवृत्त करणारा चित्रपट”, “हा चित्रपट पाहताना उर भरून आला होता”अशा अनेक भावूक प्रतिक्रिया मिळवणाऱ्या या चित्रपटाचा ट्रेलर नुकताच मुंबईत एका दिमाखदार सोहोळ्याद्वारे लाँच करण्यात आला. प्रसंगी चित्रपटाच्या निर्मात्या अश्विनी सिधवानी, निर्माते अर्पण भुखनवाला, नवनीत हुल्लड मोरादाबादी आणि अरूण त्यागी, तर सहनिर्माते गौरीश पाठारे आणि सनी ख्नन्नाबरोबरच दिग्दर्शक गजेंद्र अहिरे यांच्यासमवेत अंजली पाटील, नागराज मंजुळे, रघुवीर यादव यांसारखे चित्रपटातील नामवंत कलाकार आणि अॅड. पूजा कुटे उपस्थित होत्या.

अॅड. पूजा कुटे यांच्याकडे असणाऱ्या खटल्यावर चित्रपट बनवण्यासाठी कथा-पटकथा लेखन निर्मात्या अश्विनी सिधवानी यांनी केले असून दिग्दर्शन आणि संवाद लेखन गजेंद्र अहिरे यांनी केले आहे. तर संगीत इंडियन ओशन बँडने दिले आहे. तर छायाचित्रदिग्दर्शन कृष्णा सोरेन यांनी केले असून संकलन मयुर हरदास यांचे आहे.

हा चित्रपट येत्या 6 ऑक्टोबरला संपूर्ण महाराष्ट्रात प्रदर्शित होणार आहे.