Movies to watch out for in 2019!

Sr No	Film Name	Banner/ Produced by	Director	Release date	Starcast
1	Rangeela Raja	Chiragdeep International presents, Produced by Pahlaj Nihalani and Co-Produced by Neeta Nihalani	Sikandar	11th Jan ’19	Govinda, Mishika Chourasia, Anupama Agnihotri,  Digangana Suryavanshi,  Prem Chopra, Shakti Kapoor, Mahesh Aanand, Karan Aanand, Karishma, Shyam Lal, Aarti Gupta and Govind Namdeo
2	Fraud Saiyaan	Disha Prakash Jha and Kanishk Gangwal	Sourabh Shrivastava	18th Jan ‘19	Arshad Warsi, Saurabh Shukla
3	Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi	Zee Studios,  Kamal Jain’s Kairos Kontent Studios,	Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi  & Kangana Ranaut	25th Jan ‘19	Kangana Ranaut, Ankita Lokhande,
4	Total Dhamaal	TBC	Indra Kumar	22nd Feb ’19	Ajay Devgn, Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Javed Jaffery, Sanjay Mishra,   Pitobash Tripathy, Esha Gupta and  Boman Irani
5	Luka Chuppi	Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films	Laxman Utekar (Debut Director)	1st March 2019	Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon, Aparshakti Khurana, Pankaj Tripathi, Vinay Pathak
6	Arjun Patiala	T Series’ Bhushan Kumar and Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films	Rohit Jugraj	3rd May  2019	Kriti Sanon, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Sharma
7	De De Pyaar De	T-Series  and Luv Films	Akiv Ali (Debut Director)	15th March ’19	Ajay Devgn,  Tabu, Rakul Preet Singh
8	Junglee	Banner: Junglee Pictures, Producer: Vineet Jain, Co Producer: Priti Shahani	Chuck Russel (Debut Director)	5th April	Vidyut Jammwal
9	Prassthanam (Exclusive still attached)	Sanjay Dutt Productions	Deva Katta (Debut Director)	TBC	Sanjay Dutt,  Manisha Koirala,  Jackie Shroff, Ali Fazal, Amyra Dastur, Hunkey Pandey,
10	India’s Most Wanted	Fox Star Studios, Raj Kumar Gupta’s Raapchik Films	Raj Kumar Gupta	24th May ’19	Arjun Kapoor
11	Kabir Singh	Bhushan Kumar, Murad Khetani, Krishan Kumar and Ashwin Varde	Sandeep Vanga (Debut Director)	21st June ’19	Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani
12	Jhund	Bhushan Kumar’s T Series, Savita Raj Hiremath, Nagraj Manjule under the banner of T Series Films, Tandav Films Entertainment Ltd	Nagraj Manjule (Debut Director)	TBC	Amitabh Bachchan
13	Satellite Shankar	Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, T Series and Cine1Studios, Murad Khetani, Ashwin Varde	Irfan Kamal	TBC	Sooraj Pancholi, Megha Akash
14	Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior	Ajay Devgn’s ADFL and Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series	Om Raut (Debut Director)	22nd Nov ’19	Ajay Devgn
15	Mental Hai Kya		Prakash Kovelamudi (Debut Director)	29th March 2019	Rajkummar Rao and Kangana Ranaut
16	Blank	Carnival Motion Pictures and EaseMyTrip.com present, an Echelon Production, produced by Dr. Shrikant Bhasi, Mr. Nishant Pitti, Mr. Vishal Rana and Mr. Tony D’souza	Behzad Khambata (Debut Director)	First Quarter of 2019	Sunny Deol and Karan Kapadia
17	Turram Khan	Ajay Devgn, Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg	Hansal Mehta	TBC	Rajkummar Rao & Nushrat Bharucha
18	Made In China	Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films	Mikhil Musale	Independence Day 2019	Rajkummar Rao,  Boman Irani and Mouni Roy

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Union Bank of India wins SKOCH GOLD AWARDS – 2018

Mumbai: Union Bank of India,   a   leading Public Sector Bank, has   won   two “SKOCH Gold Awards” viz.

-        Banking & Finance Gold for Technology-Strategic Transformation (Union Samriddhi Kendra model)          & 

-        Cyber Security Gold for Governance Risk Management and Compliance Tool.

Union Bank of India also bagged SKOCH "Order of merit" for

1. Technology: Strategic Transformation & Financial inclusion initiatives under top Banking & Finance Project in India.

2. SIEM Tool, Governance Risk Management

3. Compliance Tool & Anti DDOS Solution under top cyber security projects in India.

These Awards were received by the Bank during 55^th SKOCH Summit “The Economic Manifesto” held on 22^nd December 2018 at Constitution Club of India, New Delhi.

Union Bank’s pioneering & ambitious initiative “Hub & Spoke Model” for Rural & Semi-Urban branches has been implemented to improve the asset quality as well as sales productivity of the branches. Union Samriddhi Kendra is a centralized processing centre which processes and sanctions all type of loan proposals of spoke branches mapped to it under one roof. The objectives of the model are to increase sales productivity through partnerships and dedicated outbound processes; specialized and dedicated credit cell for improved flow of proposals through digitized (paperless) processing; rapid adoption of new age Digital channels for increased migration of walk-ins, ensuring more quality interaction at branch and better customer experience by providing improved coverage through outlets.

This initiative of the Bank aims to accelerate the credit flows to Retail, Agri & MSME sectors through focused sales and marketing, enhance customer service through improved Turnaround Time, better credit appraisal and developing expertise required for examining and processing of rural credit, reduce NPA. Dedicated teams of RDOs are serving rural folk at their doorstep for credit requirements and bring awareness about social welfare schemes.

Actress Pooja Hegde and Asian Marathon Champion- Gopi T, unveil the Official ASICS ‘Race Day Tee’ for the TATA Mumbai Marathon 2019

 

Mumbai 20^th December 2018: ASICS and Procam International, today unveiled the official ‘Race Day Tee’ for the 16^th edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon. ASICS, the brand globally synonymous with running, celebrates its tenth year as the official ‘Sports Goods Partner’ for Mumbai’s iconic racing event. Actress Pooja Hegde, an avid runner and fitness enthusiast, along with Asian Marathon Champion, and India’s very own, Gopi T, did the unveiling of the 2019 edition of the 2019 Race Day Tee. The unveiling also marked the 30-day countdown to India’s only IAAF Gold Label Marathon.

The ASICS ‘Race Day Tee’ is a mark of accomplishment for every full marathoner in the Tata Mumbai Marathon and will be a part of his or her Race Day Kit, along with the race bib.

Commenting on this long standing association and the Race Day T-Shirt unveiling; Rajat Khurana, Managing Director, ASICS Indiasaid, “Running is the core of ASICS and it is a constant endeavor of the brand to present shoes with technological advancements that supports the athletes in achieving their running goals and create newer benchmarks in the running segment in India. As global leaders in running, ASICS has been a constant partner for runners across the globe throughout their full and half marathon-journey; through their training program, up until they cross the finish line. We have had a long-standing relationship with the Mumbai Marathon and mark 10 years with this edition as their official ’Sports Goods partner.’ Through this association, we wish to keep enabling athletes and amateur runners to keep pushing themselves to achieve new goals.”

Anil Singh, MD, Procam International said, “We always look forward to associating with brands that embody a zeal for running. Having ASICS as a long-standing partner to the event highlights, the brand synergies and the unremitting ethos of #BeBetter. Runners are our biggest stakeholders and each year we work towards enhancing the experience for them. The Ascis ‘Race Day Tee’ acts as a symbol of achievement and is a great way to boost the morale of our marathoners.

While unveiling the t-shirt, actress Pooja Hegde said, “I have always loved the brand ASICS for its high-performance sports gear. It’s an absolute honor to unveil their official Race Day Tee for the most awaited event of the year, the Tata Mumbai Marathon. Each year, ASICS helps every runner participating in the marathon have a comfortable and memorable run. The endurance and hard work each participant puts in for the race day is admirable and I am looking forward to it.”

Speaking about the event, Gopi T said, “Tata Mumbai Marathon is one of the most prestigious marathon events in Asia. It has helped me in many ways to accomplish my athletic journey as a runner. ASICS has played an instrumental role in my journey it has provided me the right kind of gears required for my trainings and regular field practice. The shoes GEL technology used in each of the ASICS shoes gives the right cushioning and is of light weight, comfort aimed to give runners their best performance from start to finish every year. I look forward to participating in the marathon as it gives me a platform to co-learn from fellow runners and achieve new goals.”

The Tata Mumbai Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 20^th January 2019. Participating will be 47,000 runners and we expect more than 2,50,000 spectators, to cheer them forward. The event has become a global showcase of the indomitable sporting spirit of Mumbai.

French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr Jean-Yves Le Drian to confer French honour on renowned producer Ashok Amritraj

French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr Jean-Yves Le Drian
to confer French honour on renowned producer Ashok Amritraj
at the 2nd Indo-French Professional Meetings of the Film and Television Industry

Following its successful launch at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, the Embassy of France in India is
organising the second round of Indo-French professional meetings for the Film and Television
Industry on 13 - 14 December, 2018, in Mumbai.
In a boost to Indo-French ties in this sector, the French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, H.E.
Mr Jean-Yves Le Drian, on a two-day visit to India, will preside over the closing ceremony of the
meetings. He will announce the institution of a special fund to encourage Indo-French co-
productions and exchanges.

On this occasion, Minister Le Drian will confer the French honour of Knight of the National
Order of Merit on renowned producer Ashok Amritraj, Chairman and CEO - Hyde Park
Entertainment Group, during a reception
on Friday, 14

Godrej host Agri- Conclave

 – “Shaping the Future of Indian Agriculture” to highlight the role of corporates and civil society in doubling farmer income

Mumbai, 11 December 2018: Godrej Group, a diversified conglomerate, today, hosted an agri-conclave focusing on ‘Shaping the Future of Indian Agriculture’. In the run-up to Kisan Diwas, the aim of the conclave was to focus on the role of allied stakeholders, such as corporates, civil society, and academia, in doubling of farmer income.

Thought leaders from Corporates, Non-Profit Organisations, Academia and Media came together to discuss agri-interventions that will empower farmers to significantly improve household income and also explore how the sector can be made more attractive for women and youth. In addition, they also discussed the role of millets and protein sources from both a nutrition and livelihood standpoint.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Nadir Godrej, Chairman, Godrej Agrovet Limited and Managing Director, Godrej Industries Limited said, “With the government laying special emphasis on the agriculture sector with the vision of doubling farmer’s income by 2022, we are positive about the growth and foresee a lot of potential for farmers. The coming together of like-minded professionals and academia will create much needed awareness on the areas of importance in agriculture”.

Women farmers, Kalavathi V, Rathnamma M, Maya Bai and Neelam Sahu shared their experiences and stories from the farm. The conclave witnessed participation from industry stalwart such as Dr Avinash Kishore, Research Fellow, IFPRI, Dilip N Kulkarni, President, Sustainable Agriculture & Strategy, Jain Irrigation Systems Limited, Raghunathan N, Co-Founder of Vrutti; Jinesh Shah, Founding Partner, Omnivore; Arun Ambatipudi, Founding Trustee & Advisor, Chetna Organic; Dr. Yasmeen Ali Haque, UNICEF Head India; Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, Kurush Dalal; Culinary Anthropologist, and Balakrishnan S, COO, Vrutti.

Adding further, Mr Balram Singh Yadav, Managing Director, Godrej Agrovet said, “The agriculture sector offers tremendous opportunities and we at Godrej aim to be at the forefront of these developments. With our focus on research and technology, we strive to offer innovative solutions to enhance the productivity of the sector”.

Vikas Goswami, Head - Sustainability, Godrej Industries Ltd. said, “Women farmers are the backbone of Indian Agriculture. To create a vibrant rural economy it is important that in partnership with women farmers we revive sustainable agricultural practices. The revival of millets along with sustainable agricultural practices will also positively impact long-term soil health and productivity. With this conclave, we aim to not only acknowledge but also bring in the forefront, the important role women play in agriculture landscape.”

Godrej is a prominent player in agriculture and is dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services.

INDUS HEALTH PLUS LAUNCHES PERSONAL GENETIC TEST

DNAwise

• DNAwise Empowers Individuals to Personalize Their Health & Lifestyle

December 11 2018, Mumbai: Indus Health Plus, the pioneer in the preventive healthcare sector, launched a revolutionary next-generation preventive healthcare service, DNAwise. DNAwise is a personal genetic test that decodes the genetic makeup and generates a report through which one can understand the health risks & personalize diet and fitness according to what suits them the best.

Mr Amol Naikawadi, Joint Managing Director, Indus Health Plus said, “The growing number of lifestyle diseases, irrespective of the age groups, stimulated us to create this unique platform of prevention. In an endeavor to create healthy future for individuals by expanding the umbrella of prevention, we have launched DNAwise. DNAwise analyses the health risks and food & fitness traits on the basis of one’s genetics. It can empower people to personalize their health checkups and make informed lifestyle choices. Knowing the genetic predispositions to various diseases helps an individual to delay/prevent the onset of diseases by modifying lifestyle.”

“With the launch of DNAwise, we are advancing our mission to make healthcare accessible, available and affordable. At Indus, we believe that the culture of prevention and healthy wellbeing should start at an early age” added Mr Naikawadi.

DNAwise is a salvia based user-friendly genetic test which can be done from the comfort of home. The reporting and testing involves cutting edge technology and international standards.  DNAwise is designed for all age groups and has 60 parameters related to Health, Nutrition and Fitness. The package is available pan India, at INR 14,999+GST and includes saliva sample kit, report and counseling by a qualified genetic counselor.

A successful pilot project of DNAwise genetic test was conducted recently across 17 Indian cities. It was accepted very well amongst the consumers and they are now taking it for their family members. We have received a feedback that the report and recommendations are empowering them to live a happy and healthy life. Many are also taking the report to their doctors, fitness trainers and dieticians for more benefits and help in lifestyle personalization. DNAwise is once-in-a-lifetime investment for health that is recommended for all family members to know the predisposition of diseases, followed by yearly health examination. The genetic test report can be the guide for one’s lifelong wellness.

A PAWFECT WEEKEND FOR DOGS AT “DOGS DAY OUT”

Tremendous response to the adoption drive and pet fancy dress fashion show hosted at Inorbit mall, Malad

Mumbai, 09 December 2018: It was an awesome Sunday evening for the pets and pet parents, as Inorbit mall Malad hosted an extravagant social evening for some of the cutest canines in the city. The Malad mall had transformed into a party place for pets with some special surprises at the “Dogs Day Out Season 3”. The key highlight of the evening was a Pet Fancy Dress Fashion show where the pets and pet parents could take centre stage and walk the ramp. In addition to this several dog lovers and volunteers showed their generous support for the homeless pets at the pet adoption drive hosted by the mall in association with PALS, an NGO that works towards welfare of pets.

Dogs Day Out gives you an opportunity to reciprocate your love towards the pets. This event has gained lot of popularity and tremendous response from people of all age groups. This year more than 250+ canines had an amazing evening with a relaxing dog spa, a special caricature zone and exclusive photo booth for the pets. The pet parents too indulged in some serious shopping for pet clothing and accessories. Kids too had a great time in mingling and taking selfies with the friendly pets. Purebreds like Labrador, Golden retriever, Great Danes, Boxer, Malteez, Beagles, Pugs, Siberian Husky were spotted at the event.

Commenting on the tremendous response to the event, Naviin Ibhrampurkar, Head of Marketing and Corporate communications said, “We are happy with the tremendous response that the third season of Dogs Day Out has garnered. This one of its kind event gives us an opportunity to show compassion towards the canines who are deprived of outings. Also the adoption drive is our small step towards spreading happiness among the pets and dog lovers by giving our canine friends a new home. We thank PALS and our other partners for being a part of this extraordinary event.”