Brooke Bond Red Label 6 Pack Band is back!

Brooke Bond Red Label & Y-Films launch India’s first ever ‘issphesal’ band featuring six specially-abled teens

Watch here : https://youtu.be/VNBjTR6FQhs

Mumbai, April 26th, 2018:  Brooke Bond Red Label Tea and Y‐Films, the youth films wing of Yash Raj Films’, have partnered once again to launch the second edition of the Brooke Bond Red Label Six Pack Band. This time the band features a bunch of six incredibly talented, specially-abled kids with exceptional music skills. A continuation of the globally recognised campaign, this ‘issphesal’ band is all set to break barriers and make the world a better place with its first single, titled ‘Jhakkad Pakkad Dance’. The foot-tapping number was unveiled yesterday by India’s beloved producer-director Karan Johar along with the six band members.

Conceived and produced by Ashish Patil, Head of Y-Films and curated by composer Shameer Tandon, the band hopes to break social barriers and pave the way for an inclusive society, sparking

conversation during the ongoing World Autism Month. The title track will be followed by a launch of six songs as a part of the ‘issphesal’ album, over a period of six months, to bring forward inspiring stories of the six talent powerhouses.

Shiva Krishnamurthy, General Manager, Beverages, Hindustan Unilever says, “Brooke Bond Red Label stands for inclusiveness. We encourage people to overcome their prejudices and find common ground with fellow human beings over a steaming cup of chai. A delightful way of doing this has been our partnership with YRF. Encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive response that India’s first transgender band received, we are back with India’s most special band. We hope that our talented band members receive similar love this time around as well.”

Karan Johar adds, “It’s so wonderful to see these young, super talented kids come together to create something so epic. I’m excited to be a part of something, I know, will not only change you and me but also has the power to change the world. I can’t wait to see what these kids do next as they are sure to conquer the world with their talent!”

Head of Y-Films, Ashish Patil adds, “Y-Films has always created content that does more than just entertain. Be it for gender equality, LGBTQ support or Sex Education, we’ve been at the forefront in getting these important messages across in the most interesting manner. Being a special needs parent myself, the theme of mental health & disability is very very close to my heart. With Brooke Bond 6-Pack Band second edition, we really hope to show everyone how these kids are the missing puzzle pieces this world needs to complete itself!”

The Brooke Bond Red Label 6-Pack Bandmates: Ananya Halarnkar, Anjali Ramesh, Maitreya Matale, Paarth Padhye, Prerna Agarwal, Rishaan Patil

The first single 'Jhakkad Pakkad Dance' is now live on:

YouTube.com Y films  : https://youtu.be/VNBjTR6FQhs

Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/YFilms/videos/10156736405926294/

About Brooke Bond Red Label Tea:

Brooke Bond Red Label is India’s No. 1 Tea brand which has been bringing people together over tea for over 110 years. Brooke Bond Red Label’s purpose is to help people find common ground over a cup of tea, which makes the world a more welcoming place. Towards this purpose, the brand has created some ground-breaking TV Commercials, conducted bold social experiments and sponsored India’s first transgender music band.

Constantia Flexibles to double sales in India in five years

From Left to Right -
Gririraj Maheswari,Executive Director & Owner,Creative Polypack,
B.K. Maheswari,Founding Chairman & Owner Creative Polypack,
Alexander Baumgartner, CEO Constantia Flexibles,
Pranab Parikh Director, Constantia Parikh
Pavan Parikh,Director Constantia Parikh.

Mumbai, April 30, 2018

Constantia Flexibles, the world’s fourth largest flexible packaging group, is aiming to double its sales in India within the next five years. This is the result of its recent acquisition of a majority stake in Creative Polypack and its group companies, as well as expansion plans of its existing subsidiary Parikh Packaging.

Through the acquisition, Constantia Flexibles is already India’s third largest flexible packaging group and is expecting to reach the c. 200 million EUR sales mark (INR 1,600 crore) in 2022, through market growth and ongoing investments. The flexible packaging market in India is expected to grow by more than 10 percent in the next five years, driven by the megatrend urbanization and the expansion of the retail sector.

India has become the third largest economy in the world after USA and China, with high single-digit GDP growth, major infrastructure projects in roads and ports, a simplification of the tax system and rising private consumption, especially among the burgeoning middle-class.

Alexander Baumgartner, Constantia Flexibles CEO: “We are proud to be here in India today to announce our ambitious growth plans in the fastest growing flexible packaging market worldwide. Our production footprint allows us to cover the whole of the Indian subcontinent and bring the latest innovative and sustainable packaging solutions to our valued customers.”

Baumgartner was joined at a press conference in Mumbai by Pavan Parikh, Managing Director and founder of Parikh Packaging, B.K.Maheswari Managing Director and founder of Creative Polypack, along with his son Giriraj Maheswari, Joint Managing Director.

Creative Polypack Limited was founded in 1986 and is one of the leading flexible packaging groups in India. It achieved sales of about 75 million EUR in the business year ending March 31, 2018, and currently has about 850 employees at eight production sites in Baddi, Kanpur, Kolkata, Assam and Puducherry, in northern, eastern and southern India.

It manufactures film-based flexible packaging for the food and home & personal care (HPC) industries, as well as paper-based soap wrappers. The company serves the leading domestic and international consumer goods companies in India.

Creative Polypack intends to invest on average 6 million euro per year (INR 50 crore) in new production capacity, as well as other infrastructure, at its Kolkata, Baddi, Kanpur and Puducherry sites, in the coming years. Above all, it plans to double its capacity at the newly-established Assam site.

Before the acquisition of Creative Polypack, Constantia Flexibles was already a leading supplier of film-based flexible packaging for the Indian market since acquiring Parikh Packaging in 2013, which is based in Ahmedabad, western India. It has more than 500 employees and achieved sales of roughly 35 million EUR in 2017, serving the food and HPC industries.

Parikh Packaging is investing a double-digit million euro amount (INR 100 crore) in a new greenfield site in Ahmedabad, which will be home to a polyethylene blown film extruder, high-definition Flexo printing press and laminators that will produce high barrier laminates that can be fully recycled. The extra capacity will come on stream in 2019.

Major FMCGs are demanding the highest level of sustainability for their packaging material and the new investment will help them to comply with upcoming Indian Plastic Waste Management (PWM) regulations that promote only fully recyclable flexible packaging. The investment also fits in well with the Indian government’s campaign Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (SBA) to clean the nation.

Constantia Flexibles is the world’s fourth largest producer of flexible packaging. Based on the guiding principle of ‘People, Passion, Packaging’, some 8,300 employees manufacture tailor-made packaging solutions at 40 sites in 18 countries. Many international companies and local market leaders from the food and pharma industries choose the sustainable and innovative products of Constantia Flexibles. www.cflex.com

Vivo launches Y53i with Face Access and Ultra HD technology

·      Equipped with 8MP rear camera to capture Ultra HD photos upto 32MP

Mumbai, April 30^th, 2018: Vivo, the global premium smartphone brand, today launched Vivo Y53i featuring 12.7cm (5) display with Face Access and Ultra HD Technology for capturing detailed photos. Priced at INR 7,990, the smartphone will be available in Crown Gold and Matte Black colour across all offline stores.

Vivo Y53i Specifications ·         12.7cm (5) ·         Face Access ·         8 MP Rear Camera ·         5 MP Selfie Camera ·         2 GB RAM/16 GB ROM (Expandable up to 256GB) ·         Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 ·         2500mAh battery

Commenting on the launch, Kenny Zeng, CMO, Vivo India said, “Vivo is continuously striving to introduce cutting-edge products at an affordable price point for its consumers. With the introduction of Y53i, we are strengthening our budget smartphone portfolio by delivering an outstanding camera and user experience at a competitive price point.”

Capture every detail

Y53i is equipped with an 8MP rear camera which can capture high quality pictures and videos. The device’s Ultra HD technology shoots several consecutive images and combines them to render clear and detailed photos with a resolution of up to 32MP. The smartphone comes with a Screen Flash feature that provides bright and detailed selfies, even in low-light conditions.

Intuitive Features

The Y53i’s Face Access feature intelligently scans the facial features of the users and unlocks the device instantly.

The new Y53i also has a smart Eye Protection feature that filters out blue light to prevent eye strain during long durations of usage. With the help of the App clone feature, applications can be replicated to accept two separate accounts to provide a convenient multitasking experience.

Premium Design with Smooth Performance

The Y53i is a perfect example of a functional design. Featuring a seamless unibody design complimented with curved edges and a slim profile, the Y53i is easy to grip and comfortable to use. The Y53i is also capable of handling intense tasks with 2GB RAM and a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. The smartphone features a 2500mAh battery and has an internal memory of 16GB, which is further expandable up to 256 GB offering more space for applications and multimedia content such as music, pictures and videos.

About Vivo India:

Vivo, a premium global smartphone brand, entered India in late 2014. With a strong focus on "Camera and Music", Vivo has established itself as one of the top smartphone brands in

India. Manufacturing in Greater Noida, the company has a robust distribution network across the country both online and offline, catering the best in class quality services to over 400 cities, in 22 states backed by 400 service centres in India. Dedicated to the youth, Vivo became the title sponsor of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for 2016 & 2017 and recently bagged the title sponsorship for the next five years. It is also the title sponsor of Pro Kabaddi for five years since 2017. Conquering the global stage, Vivo became the official sponsor of 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups.

VORTEX, BANDRA HOSTED AN UNBEATEN MUSIC EVENING WITH BEMET, ISRAELI ELECTRONIC ARTIST

Vortex, Bandra Witnessed An Unforgettable International Act

Mumbai, 29^th April 2018: A treat for music lovers, one of the most versatile producers and performer in the game, an Israeli electronic artist Hod Moshonov also known by his stage name BEMET, electronic music artist, keytarist and keyboardistcaptivated the audiences in India along with DJ Talamasca at Vortex, Bandra.

BEMET, who is also known for reviving the instrument and for putting fun and freshness back into electronic music is a man that needs no introduction. His primary Genre can be characterized as electronic hiphop but includes influences and specific songs from EDM, Electro pop, Trap, Bailefunk, Reggaeton, Drum & Bass, Jazz, and Rock. His primary following is, in addition to Israel, Brazil and India.

BEMET's following increased pursuant to his release of the four singles from his Brazilian project. Two of these singles wereTudoBemet, and "Happy". These singles were wideley shared and viewed on social media in Israel, Brazil, Portugal and India, receiving millions of views on YouTube. On October 2017 BEMET released his first video single- Sababa, which was directed at his Indian followers. The video was produced during BEMET's tour of India in the summer of 2017 and received wonderful reviews.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Santosh Shetty, Founder of Brand Vortex, Our Club Vortex hosted one of the finest performances by the very talented Hod Moshonov. (also known as BEMET) We are thrilled and overwhelmed by the outstanding response we have been receiving from our customers and we hope to host many such interesting gigs featuring the various talented artists out there.”

Overwhelmed to perform at VORTEX BANDRA, BEMET shares, “I had an amazing time and it was a great experience to perform amidst such a wonderful crowd at VORTEX BANDRA. The response from people was wonderful.

Recently, the ultra-glamorous Vortex hosted the breath-taking and the much awaited EVC After Party that witnessedmultiple EDM superstars such as Ruben de Ronde, RodG among others on the Electronic Family Stage at Vortex, Bandra.

The previous incredible line-up of international EDM artists at Vortex includes Lost Stories, Joseph Ashworth, adding to the portfolio of gigs other popular talented artists includes names such as Shameless Mani, DJ Ali Merchant, Jay Weather, DJ Nelson, DJ Maddoc, DJ Shubz, DJ Kumar Swamy, DJ Gavin, DJ Anuj and DJ Dolly Sinha, DJ Ada, DJ Sandy, DJ Almost Famous, DJ Omen, DJ Gidda among others. Additionally, Club Vortex has also hosted spectacular live gigs featuring the talented musician Tansane + Varsh Jain, Burudu and Rynosax Quartet. Last Month Vortex also witnessed the launch of DJ Akbar Sami’s new album “Kabhi Kabhi”.

Specially designed by the parametric consultants to resemble a Starship, Club Vortex is a treat for all the party enthusiasts. With an area of 3500 sq.ft., Club Vortex is a designated premium club space with an excellent sound system (the Martin Audio from U.K.) and a top-notch lighting designed using MADRIX software straight from Germany.

The concert was high on glitz and glamour quotient with incredible music and non-stop heartening of crowd. The mesmerizing events and gigs at Vortex are curated and programmed by Raveena Rai & team from Vortex Bandra.

This 2018, the artist line-up at Club Vortex is getting bigger than ever with a mesmerising artist performances and special guests and most talented DJ’s from all over the world.

About VORTEX BANDRA:

Located at one of the most popular places in Mumbai, VORTEX, Bandra brings in a unique concept by setting up an all in one space “Vortex The Fusion Bar, the diner cum lounge bar”, “Club Vortex, for all the hard-core party animals” and last but not the least, Alfresco @ Vortex, the rooftop dining space.

Offering a gem of an experience, VORTEX- Diner. Lounge Bar. Club sets itself apart with its unique concept and offerings such as the first ever projection mapping in India, a live kitchen and a Clay oven, a mouth-watering menu composition of varied cuisines curated by celebrity chef, Gautam Mehrishi ranging from regular to exotic seafood. With an international outlook and a sophisticated presentation, the diverse cuisines and menu options comprises of elements such as exotic seafood, Mediterranean, Mexican, Italian, Spanish, Jamaican, Peruvian, Korean and Japanese cuisines and an interesting mix of  Frontier Treats, Grills and tempting curry section focussing on the southern regions of Karwar, Konkan, Kolhapur and Kochi among others. Vortex also houses a beautifully landscaped rooftop with a hydroponic garden.

Address: 498 CRYSTAL SHOPPERS PARADISE, 5^TH FLOOR, JN, OF 24^TH & 23^RD ROAD OFF LINKING ROAD, BANDRA (W)

Mr Mayur Shah s President CREDAI MCHI shares his views on DP/ DCR.

The DP-DCR 2034 may have been delayed but presents a very progressive outlook to the way real estate business would get conducted over the next 15 years. It combines regulation with parameters of growth drawn out through empirical modelling that is bound to provide the requisite boosters to the market.

Taking EODB forward, the DP-DCR provides special powers to the MC to decide modalities & procedures of approval from an EODB perspective. The FSI benefits have been extended to ongoing projects as well. We welcome the increase in basic FSI for commercial development to 5 which will act as a catalyst for concerted commercial development in Mumbai , besides helping compete other cites of Asia as Financial Hub , thus increasing employment opportunities substantially.

The state has taken the bold decision to retain the 42 open spaces recommended by the standing committee to be deleted and should be commended for keeping SGNP and Aarey Colony out of reach of unscrupulous development. On the other hand, the state has infused additional land parcel for development; the land that falls under No Development Zone (NDZ) category, where the civic body can provide infrastructure, can now be utilised for the purpose of affordable housing as well as creating other amenities under the Special Development Zone (SDZ).

However, we are hopeful that the state/ Mcgm  would address the issue of high premiums for additional FSI , if addressed  well , can bring affordability , as other input ( cost cement , Steel etc )are already going up . Overall, it is a very balanced and growth oriented DP-DCR.

InfiCool Apparel from Wrangler keeps you Dry & Cool!

The summer is here and with it, the perfect pair of jeans to beat the heat! Wrangler, the original denim brand, launches its newInfiCool range. This collection is developed in collaboration with RElan and is powered with Kooltex technology that keeps the wearer cool, dry and comfortable when the weather gets hot.

Wrangler’s InfiCool range is designed with superior wicking properties. This ensures that moisture (sweat) is quickly absorbed away from the skin to the outer layer of the fabric, where it evaporates leaving the wearer dry and cool throughout the day.

Discover the power of these advanced denims in different styles and washes, so that you can sport a fresh, fashionable look this summer.

Price Details: Wrangler’s InfiCool Collection starts at Rs. 2995/- for jeans and Rs. 1295/- for top wear.

Availability: Across all Wrangler stores in India and department stores.

ATKT.in to host Traphouse Deli

Open Mic event for hip-hop musicians

Mumbai 23rd April 2018: College students who rap will showcase their talent at the Traphouse Deli Open Mic which is hosted by ATKT.in, a college content entertainment platform. The event will be held on 26^th of April 2018 at Above The Habitat – Comedy and Music Cafe, Mumbai from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.

Prashant Sardesai, Co-Founder, ATKT.in said, “As a part of our regular Talent Tent Open Mic series, we give a platform to talented college students across the country. Talent showcased cuts across genres like Music, Singing, Poetry, Beatboxing, Rap, Hip Hop, Stand Up Comedy, etc. The talent will perform in front of a wider live audience which is not restricted to college students. At these Talent Tents, we’ve noticed that hip-hop is exploding – both in terms of talent, as well as discerning audiences. We are experimenting with an open mic event named Traphouse Deli just for talented college-level hip-hop musicians".

Festival Date: 26^th April 2018

Venue: Above The Habitat – Comedy and Music Cafe, Mumbai

Time: 7pm to 9:00pm

Entry: INR 100

MAKE DENIM DAY EXTRA-SPECIAL WITH HORRA DENIM WATCHES!

Denim Day? Really? Yes, Denim Day is widely celebrated to encourage people to wear denim to raise awareness about rape and sexual assault. Denim Day was started in Rome, but is now celebrated internationally. Denim has always been very popular with famous celebrities and youngsters alike, so this is the perfect occasion to swan out in denim.

Horra, in order to keep the essence of this day alive, brings fun and fashionable denim strap watches to you.  Horra truly believes in equality and wants to raise general awareness in our society through this Denim day by offering you stylish, smart denim watches that are perfect for modern professionals who are rushing from meeting to meeting. Horra Denim watches are reliable, lightweight and elegant. 

Horra is trusted and recognised for quality and is sure to create the right impression. Wearing denim on this day has become an international symbol of protest against erroneous and destructive attitudes about sexual assault This Denim Day let’s create awareness in our society by wearing Denim Strap Watches, exclusively from Horra Luxury.

Range starting from 1000/- onwards. 

Tennis icon Leander Paes at BOX - BOWL OUT XERIES spearheaded by Zeeshan Siddique

 Baba Siddique with Leander Paes and Zeeshan Siddique at BOX - Bowl Out Xeries  DGB_5057

Leander Paes  came to cheer & inspire the participants & enjoyed the excitement and conducted the toss ,he tried underarm cricket too and said "It is so encouraging the enthusiasm the teams are exbuberating confidence and zeal and it's my first experience witnessing  under arm cricket  , kudos to Baba and Zeeshan Siddique" 

Zeeshan Siddique said "we are glad to have the legend in tennis an icon himself to visit to encourage our players and try his hand at under arm Cricket   and with support and love we receiving we wish to take it to another level " 

Bowl Out Xeries Powered by Bombay Coffee House, Co-Sponsored by Sahib Realty, conceptualized in Bandra, is Mumbai’s newest and one of a kind elite Underarm Cricket League. Bowl Out Xeries Season 1 is Founded by Mr. Zeeshan Siddique, Co-Founded by Mr. Richie Singh and Mr. Ronak Daftary.

20 teams in BOX fighting for one trophy- Teams in Box—1. Safal Chembur - Owned by Mr Sanjay Asrani; 2. MII Warriors - Owned by Mr Gurmeet Singh and Mr Deep Karan Kohli; 3. Bay sharks - Mr Ranjeet Bindra, Mr Rajiv Bathija, Mr Dilip Manghnani, Mr Kunal Jani; 4. I love Mumbai - Mr Rahul Kanal and Mr Farhan Shaikh; 5. All Monsters - Mr Juned Shariff, Mr Naved Shariff, Mr Vijay Kandhari and Mr Arjun Kandhari; 6. Ball Busters - Mr Jasmer Mago, Mr Arjun Jaidhara and Mr Gaurav Singh; 7. Ricky Tigers - Mr Bobby Marwaha, Mr Jeetu Ajdani, Mr Moksh Saini and Mr Raja Bhasin; 8. Jeweleravi Sach Indians - Mr Ravi Hinduja and Mr Roshan Sachdeo; 9. Mumbai Monarchs- Mr Saif Siddique; 10. AP Stallions - Mr Pranav Ghule and Mr Ashish Sanil; 11. Rensar Titans - Mr Nadeem Gubitra; 12. Lashkaria Lions - Mr Imran Lashkaria and Mr Vaseem Lashkaria; 13. Mumbai Dreamz - Mr Wasib Peshimam and Mr Hanzala Mukri; 14. Bravehearts - Mr Prashant Gopalkrishnan and Mr Fahim Batliwala; 15. GT Phantoms - Mr Chirag Narang and Mr Talha Khatri; 16. Strikers - Mr Sajid Vakil and Mr Ram Raheja; 17. Dabangg Boyz - Mr Vinay Deshlahra, Mr Amit Jain and Mr Krunal Pandya; 18. 99 Bar Gold Kings - Mr Pankaj Jagawat and Mr Mridul Singhvi; 19. Bombay Blasters - Mr Pratik Jadhwani, Mr Sandeep Jadhwani, Mr Aditya Dhruv and Ms Sheel Gupta; 20. INK Superstars - Mr Imtiaz Khatri and Mr Aslam Shaikh

Sponsors update- Title Sponsor - Safal Group, Powered By - Bombay Coffee House, Co Sponsored By - Sahib Realty, Catch of the Match Sponsor - Spartan Poker, Super 8 Runs Board Sponsor - Niton and B Kandhari Properties, Snack Partner - Epigamia, Anchor Sponsor - Mc Donald's, App Partner - UMV, Gadget Partner - Croma, Hydrating Partner - Aquasure, On Ground Partner - GEC India, Radio Partner - Red FM 93.5, Outdoor Media Partners - In & Out, Simca Advertising and Bright Outdoor, Salon Partner - Jean Claude Beguine, Food Partner - China Gate

Associate Sponsors- 1. Zears, 2. Cafe de Mom, 3. Satgurus, 4. Jet Airways, 5. Bar Stock Exchange, 6. Exclusive Motors, 7. JMD Skoda, 8. Pioneer Honey, 9. Sabai Spa, 10. Prems, 11. Bombay Dhaba, 12. Jhama Sweets, 13. Balet, 14. Shree Sagar, 15. Nom Nom

Superkicks [In the Box] is now in Town!

~Mumbai’s first ever multi brand retail sneaker store for all the sneaker enthusiasts~

Mumbai: SUPERKICKS – the first ever multi brand sneaker destination launched its brand-new store in Khar, Mumbai. Located near Linking road, one of the busiest retail location in the city, SuperKicks is a one stop store for sneaker lovers who are obsessed about a good pair of kicks. The store will be the first ever shoe studio to introduce Ylati - an Italian based sneaker brand for the sneaker heads in India

The new 720 square foot store is an experience for all shoe lovers. The store is designed with a monochrome interior that are forms for creating space. As every element comes together the experience will be unlike any other, one of the important parts of the store concept is fudge and milkshake corner by Oh! Fudge which will serve some exclusive milkshakes with a twist. A vision appealing to the millennials this shoe store cum café is a meeting place for concurring people and sneaker enthusiasts to catch up with the latest releases & trends.

Sangeet Paryani – Founder, SuperKicks said, “SuperKicks is not just a store but it is a sneaker revolution, a culture of its own, an obsession and an identity about everything cool. The biggest strength is our own obsession with great kicks. Meeting the unconventional way of fashion trends SuperKicks are for the unconventional people and Mumbai is the best market to reach out to the community. “

The hosted brands are the ones that have been in the sneaker business since a long time and whose shoes have attained cult status. These brands are: Adidas, Asics Tiger, Nike, Puma, Reebok, New Balance, Vans, Converse and Fila. Among 1500 shoes, SuperKicks offers blockbuster shoes, trend setters and contemporary designs that are aesthetically relevant such as Nike Air Jordan’s, Adidas Ultraboost, Nike Vapormax and many more. The shoes that have been around for years and are improving on their iterations every year, the bestsellers like Nike Cortez, Adidas Stan Smith, Asics Gel Lyte, Converse Chuck-Taylors, Puma Lows, New Balance 574, Reebok Classic, Vans, Fila Trainers etc. are available here. Accessories like socks, caps & bags a must check out corner in the store.

So, rush to the newly opened SuperKicks Store & get the feels!

Store Details: Ground Floor, Plot No 320, Yashwant Smruti, 12th Road, Off Linking Road, Near Madhu Park, Khar (W), Mumbai – 400052

Price Ranges: INR 3000/- to  INR 25000/-

Timings: 11 am to 10 pm

Goa Tourism to roll out two mega events: Grape Escapade and Goa Vintage Car & Bike Festival 2018

Panjim, April 16: Goa being a land of festivals has a lot to showcase to the world and one of the most interesting elements are its festivals.  There’s  a double treat  in the second  fortnight  of April 2018. So pack your bags  and  head to Goa for this double delight.

Goa Tourism is all set to conduct two of its most captivating events, the Grape Escapade  and  Goa Vintage Car & Bike Festival 2018.

Grape Escapade 2018:  India’s much loved  Lifestyle  and  Wine Festival organized by Goa Tourism through   Goa Tourism Development Corporation  (GTDC), the ‘Grape Escapade 2018’, is all set to begin from  April 19- 22  at the D.B. Bandodkar Ground, Campal, Panjim from 6pm onwards.

This is the 14^th edition of the Grape Escapade. The four day event is expected to draw lakhs of tourists in view of the on-going summer vacations  and  surge in tourists to the State.

Over the years, Grape Escapade has provided a platform for local enterpreneurs to share expertise, display products, engage in B2B, and offers  tourists and  Goans an opportunity to  savour on flavours from the vineyard, taste Goan food and experience Goa’s traditions and culture.

The event is a celebration of the finest - wine, food, fashion and entertainment. The 4 day festival brings together a host of professionals from the tourism & hospitality industry; hoteliers, restaurateurs, wineries and manufacturers to showcase their premium offerings.

Goa Vintage Car & Bike Festival 2018: Goa Tourism’s Vintage Bike and Car festival is ready to hit the streets  of Panjim  on 29^th April  2018  at the INOX Courtyard from 10.00 a.m. onwards.

Various vintage bike and car owners, users, collectors and fans  will parade along with  their prized possessions around the capital city of Panjim.

The vintage bike and car rally will route from INOX courtyard  to  Miramar Circle and  further proceed to Divja circle and head back to  INOX Courtyard  where they will be  on display  till 6.00 pm. This will be followed by a function  to award prizes and  certificates   for various categories  of vintage  vehicles. Some  of  the categories  will include the oldest automobile, most appealing and  the rarest etc.

A fashion show and various other entertainment programmes would be lined-up in the evening to engage the audience and make this event a memorable one.

महासत्ता २०३५' मध्ये नागेश भोसले साकारताहेत थरारक खलनायक !

चित्रपटात नायकाला प्रभावी ठरवायचे असेल तर तेव्हडाच प्रभावी खलनायक असणे गरजेचे असते. 'महासत्ता २०३५' या चित्रपटात प्रमुख खलनायकाची भूमिका साकारताहेत नागेश भोसले. त्यांच्या अभिनयाच्या ताकदीमुळे चित्रपटातील नायकाची गुणवत्ता प्रभावीपणे प्रेक्षकांसमोर येईल. ते आबासाहेब नामक राजकारण्यांच्या भूमिकेत असून चित्रपटाचा नायक रोहित, जी भूमिका साकारलीय  रामप्रभू नकाते  यांनी, याच्या सामान्य माणूस ते वजनदार राजकारणी या प्रवासात अडथळे निर्माण करण्याचे काम करीत असतात, सातत्याने. त्याची कुचेष्टा करणे, निंदानालस्ती करणे, जाळ्यात फसविण्याचा प्रयत्न करणे अशा मोहीमा राबवित असतात. त्यांच्या या दुष्कृत्यांत त्यांना साथ मिळते गावच्या पाटलांची व राजकारणी झुंझारराव यांची. 

नागेश भोसले हे नाटक, सिनेमा, दूरचित्रवाणी या तीनही माध्यमांतून प्रेक्षकांना सामोरे जात असतात. त्यांच्या मराठी, हिंदी, इंग्रजी भाषेतील विविधांगी भूमिकांना प्रेक्षकांनी नेहमीच पसंती दिलीय. ते उत्तम अभिनेते तर आहेच परंतु उत्तम दिग्दर्शक सुद्धा आहेत. 'पन्हाळा' या त्यांच्या पहिल्या दिग्दर्शनीय चित्रपटाला भरपूर पुरस्कार मिळाले तसेच त्यांच्या येऊ घेतलेल्या 'नाती खेळ' या चित्रपटालाही देशी विदेशी महोत्सवांतून वाहवाही मिळत आहे. नागेश भोसले यांनी याआधीही खलनायकाच्या भूमिका साकारल्या असल्या तरी 'महासत्ता २०३५' मधील त्यांची भूमिका आजपर्यंत केलेल्या खलनायकापेक्षा वेगळी आहे. त्यांच्या या चित्रपटातील भूमिकेलाही आंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तरावर कौतुकाची थाप मिळाली आहे. हा चित्रपट तब्बल ४९ आंतरराष्ट्रीय महोत्सवांतून वाखाणला गेलाय व त्याने अनेक पुरस्कारांवर नाव कोरले आहे. 

अशा या बहु-पुरस्कार प्राप्त चित्रपटातून नागेश भोसले यांची अभिनयक्षमता न्याहाळणे रंजक ठरणार आहे. 'महासत्ता २०३५' हा चित्रपट येत्या १८ मे ला संपूर्ण महाराष्ट्रात प्रदर्शित होत आहे. 

आदर्श शिंदेंचं "संभळंग ढंभळंग"!

आदर्श शिंदे, हे संगीत आणि गायन परंपरा असलेल्या नावाजलेल्या 'शिंदेशाही' कुटुंबातील एक मोठं नाव! आदर्श शिंदे आपल्या उडत्या चालीच्या गाण्यांमुळे प्रसिद्ध आहेत.

त्यांचे वडील प्रसिद्ध पार्श्वगायक, आनंद शिंदे आणि आजोबा प्रल्हाद शिंदे, ज्यास स्वरसम्राट म्हणून आजही ओळखलं जातं.

आदर्श यांच्या नुकत्याच रिलीज झालेल्या ‘संभळंग ढंभळंग’ ह्या गाण्याची सगळीकडे जोरदार चर्चा सुरु आहे. गणेश निगडे यांनी स्वरबद्ध केलेलं आणि श्रावणी सोळस्करांनी दिग्दर्शित केलेलं, ‘संभळंग ढंभळंग’  गाण्याची निर्मिती ‘टियाना’ प्रॉडकशन्सने केली आहे व ह्या गाण्याला, अगदी कमी काळात, लोकांनी  अक्षरशः डोक्यावर घेतलाय.

‘टियाना’ हे पुणे स्थित प्रॉडकशन हाऊस आहे. टियाना’ प्रॉडकशन्सचे सुजित जाधव म्हणतात, “आम्ही  युवा आणि महत्वाकांक्षी दिग्दर्शक, संगीतकार, गीतकार आणि प्रोड्यूसर्स असे एकत्र आलो आहोत. आमचा पहिला प्रकल्प मराठी संगीत अल्बम ‘प्रीत तुझी’ आहे, जो एप्रिल २०१८ मध्ये लॉन्च होणार आहे. ‘संभळंग ढंभळंग’ हे ‘प्रीत तुझी’ अल्बम मधील ४ गाण्यांपैकी एक गाणं आहे. आमचे बोधवाक्य मराठी प्रेक्षकांसाठी दर्जेदार मनोरंजन तयार करणे आहे.”