FundsIndia.com launches FundsIndia Ratings

Chennai, November 23, 2016: FundsIndia.com, India’s first online-only investment platform for mutual funds and equities, has launched their own research-driven, in-house funds rating service – FundsIndia ratings (FI ratings). With this launch, FundsIndia becomes the first investment service provider to rate funds, and is amongst the few in the country to analyze and rate mutual funds. 

Currently, FundsIndia’s basket of researched funds – FundsIndia Select Funds, is widely regarded and used by the investor and advisory community.

With FundsIndia ratings, investors would not only have access to investment-worthy funds through Select Funds, but also get an idea of where their other current holdings stand, in relation to category peers. 

‘Over the years, our research team, using insights received from interactions with fund managers, investment experts, and investors, has built a robust methodology to analyze mutual funds. This methodology has been fine-tuned over several years of observation and experience with funds and markets. We believe it is now time to share the results of our analysis with our investors through FundsIndia ratings’, said Srikanth Meenakshi, Co-founder and COO, FundsIndia.com

With the impressive growth of the firm in recent years, an in-house ratings system has become imperative, and ensures that the institutional views of the house are expressed uniformly across the platform. This momentous launch moves FundsIndia closer to their vision of being a comprehensive mutual fund platform.

‘FundsIndia Ratings is a result of intensive in-house research work by the Mutual Fund Research desk, using quantitative metrics that have been fine-tuned over years, with learnings from experts, the industry, and our investors. FundsIndia Ratings is one more step in our endeavor to provide our investors with a comprehensive investment platform. My team and I are working to ensure that investors receive the best-in-class advisory and research’, said Vidya Bala, Head, Mutual Fund Research, FundsIndia.com

Tata Capital’s Do Right Initiative wins the Global EthicMark® Award

The initiative was awarded EthicMark®’s Best Advertising Campaign 2016 in the ‘For Profit’ category

Mumbai, 23^rd November, 2016: Tata Capital’s ‘Do Right’ initiative has won the Global EthicMark® Award for Best Advertising Campaign 2016 in the ‘For Profit’ category – the first Indian company to achieve this feat. The EthicMark® Awards seek to transform advertising by demonstrating the power of media campaigns to inspire, focus on human potentials and further both public and private legitimate interests. EthicMark® award-winning companies are recognized for the creativity of their message, the value of the product or service, and the quality of the company culture. This all-encompassing standard ensures the integrity of the Awards and the esteem accruable to winners' reputations. The ‘Do Right’ Initiative by Tata Capital was shortlisted in the ‘For Profit’ category along with other brands like GNP Insurance (Mexico), ESPN (Brazil) and Chase (Netherlands).

The ‘Do Right’ initiative emanates from the brand philosophy of Tata Capital - ‘We only do what’s right

for you’ and aims to spread the spirit of ‘doing right’.  The initiative involved a journey of over 3000 kms across India to discover stories of courage and perseverance from the farthest corners of India and use the power of digital media to help effect social change.

Speaking about the achievement, Mr. Praveen Kadle, Managing Director & CEO, Tata Capital said, "Tata Capital is delighted to win the EthicMark® Award. The ‘Do Right’ Initiative stems from Tata Capital's brand promise of 'We only do what's right for you' and is a confluence of the brand's purpose and positive societal impact. This prestigious award is a validation of our efforts on a global stage."

BABY’S CASTLE - India’s first and only Baby and Mother Wellness Centre Launched In Mumbai

23^rd November, 2016, Mumbai:  India’s first and only Baby and Mother Wellness Centre - Baby’s Castle was launched in the city today. A unique first-of-its-kind center in India, Baby’s Castle caters to nurturing, enhancing and advancing the milestones every baby and mother would need to cover in the early stages of childhood and pregnancy, respectively.

Registered with Freds Swim Academy (Australia), the services offered at Baby’s Castle not only helps cognitive development in new-borns and infants but also equally focuses on mothers through the first year of motherhood with their luxury Ante-Natal & Post-Natal care.

Baby’s Castle aims to be a part of the beautiful journey of motherhood by treating every baby like a precious little star, just as exceptionally cherished by a mother.  They wish to be a part of those first beautiful moments of infancy, where every smile, every touch is ultra-gentle and unmatched.

Speaking on the launch, Dr Priyanka Bhoir – Founder and Managing Director, Baby’s Castle said, “Child care in the formative years is the most important aspect in any parent’s life. Every parent wants to give the best to their child’s growth. We are glad that with the launch of Baby’s Castle we are going the extra mile by offering and designing an array of ultra-luxurious services for babies & their mothers. Keeping in mind the priceless and pure characteristics of childhood, we have put in our unmatched effort to carefully nurture the little clients that visit our centre and we are confident of making a constructive difference to their growth in the long run.”

With an array of best quality products used, Baby’s Castle provides its clients the option to choose from a variety of certified products & find the most beneficial ones for their baby. All the products are chemical free and meet the standards of certification from AAP (American Association of Paediatric). Some of the baby products have organic certifications from USDA / follow the NSF/ANSI 305 Standard and are appropriately labelled on the products.

WWW.REPAIREASY.IN LAUNCHES “SHIELD” AN ANNUAL MAINTENANCE PROTECTION PLAN FOR YOUR DEVICES

November 2016: The organized gadget repair platform, www.repaireasy.in announced the launch of “SHIELD” – an ideal consumer assurance and maintenance program for your lifestyle devices. Now lifestyle device owners can have their devices like smartphones, laptops and tablets protected from accidental damage or liquid damage excluding theft.

Customers can visit the nearest Point of Sale (Pos)/Centres to get their Gold or Platinum packages. This app driven process reduces the paper work and gives consumer a unique advantage to protect their devices which are up to 2-year-old with an additional 1year warranty.

The best part is that the customer needs to pay Protection plan fee at the current Device Value & not the Original Invoice Value. In other terms, the customer pays Protection fee on the depreciated value of the device. The process is very simple. Right from capturing information on the app to an easy claim process, Shield gives you a hassle-free experience.

Commenting on the recent launch, Mr. Naveen Goyal, Co-Founder of repaireasy.in said “Shield is a unique product that would help millions of customers with older Devices in securing their devices against all kinds of mishaps and failures. We would be happy to see smiles across faces of all our patrons and users whose devices we would be able to revive.”

Shield will be available across all cities in Maharashtra at 250 + OEM service centres.

Visit your nearest Centre and SHIELD your device, NOW!!!

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat addresses industrialists and business leaders in Mumbai; invites them to take part in event and invest in Gujarat

Key Highlights:

• Singapore latest addition to the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2017 as ‘partner country’. 11 countries including USA are partner countries to VGGS 2017
• Mr Vijay Rupani, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat,  announced the formation of new policies around Biotech, Defense & Aerospace and Healthcare sectors
• Emphasis on ease of doing business, proactive investor facilitation, promoting investment in manufacturing sector

Mumbai, 22nd November, 2016: As a precursor to the 8th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2017, a high-level delegation from the Government of Gujarat led by Mr. Vijay Rupani, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat was in Mumbai addressing industrialists and business leaders to not only partner and attend the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in January 2017, but to also take advantage of the myriad business opportunities that the state has to offer. The event in Mumbai received an overwhelming participation of more than 450+ businessmen representing top companies.

While speaking to a gathering of 450+ representatives from corporates and policymakers in Mumbai, Mr Vijay Rupani, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat elaborated upon the inclusive growth and sustainable development that Gujarat has achieved and further stated that the state will continue to lay emphasis on ease of doing business and proactive investor facilitation in line with the vision set forth by Honourable Prime Minister.  The Chief Minister also expressed his gratefulness to the Prime Minister for the betterment of the centre-state relations. The PM’s ‘Make In India’ initiative has propelled India as an emerging market for businesses to set up. The Chief Minister also stated that the PM’s idea for creating co-operative federalism has ensured that states are partners in the growth of the country.  States are a focal point for the implementation of many of the historic schemes launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister.

Addressing the large gathering, he also highlighted the tremendous opportunity for the industry to invest in Gujarat International Finance Tec- City (GIFT-City), Mandal Becharaji SIR, Dahej, PCPIR and Dholera Special Investment Region, which is one of the biggest investment zones on the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor. The GIFT City will be India’s first multi-functional Special Economic Zone which will be a hub to the share market, capital markets and the banking sector. This will be a huge boost to the banking sector. The Bombay Stock Exchange will be setting up international operations at the GIFT City.

Spread over more than 102 sq. km, Mandal Becharaji Special Investment region (SIR) is new industrial hub being planned in Gujarat, 90km away from Ahmedabad, near Becharaji town. Envisaged by the govt of Gujarat, MBSIR is one of its kind industrial hub and will compromise automobile, manufacturing and auxiliary industries. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, Maruti Suzuki India have plants located in MBSIR. Soon Honda car plant to be operation. Gujarat is emerging as one of Asia’s largest automobile and auto components hub.

Gujarat is fast emerging as a manufacturing and a R&D hub with major private players like Tata, Ford, Honda 2 wheelers and Suzuki having set up or in the process of setting up their plants in the state. Key investments can also be made for joint R&D with Indian companies for new product development and process innovation. Investment of USD 2 billion in this sector realized till 2015, and additional USD 3.2 billion committed by 2020 in this sector. State has a sound base of 30 clusters comprising of castings, brass parts, oil engines & electric motors, bearings, auto-ancillaries.

Speaking about employment opportunities, The CM stressed on defense and aerospace as key sectors of growth, with the intention of setting up manufacturing facilities. Maine, ship-building, agro-food processing, textiles and diamonds are some of the other focus sectors. He also announced that policies for biotech, healthcare, defense and aerospace will be finalised in the coming week

The Government of Gujarat had earlier announced the first ever Nobel Laureates Exhibition and Symposium at the upcoming edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. The Department of Science and Technology has received 11 confirmations from Nobel Laureates including the likes of Harold E. Varmus, William E. Moerner, Randy Schekman, Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, Ada Yonath, David Gross.

Dr. J.N. Singh, Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat spoke about all round development of Gujarat and stated that the Gujarat Government has also focused on holistic development of social and economic sector both through balanced policies and inclusive growth. He added that, Gujarat has traditionally been the ideal choice for industries due to its strong entrepreneurial spirit, right ecosystems. Over the years, the state has become a preferred place for businesses to flourish. The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit is poised to be a platform for connecting India to the world. He concluded saying that, Gujarat has set an example for rest of the states of the nation as to how investment opportunities could be explored and employment can be generated by laying proactive policies for investment.

Shri P.K. Taneja, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat delivered a presentation about the business opportunities in Gujarat. As Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit has seen a transformation from an investment exercise to India’s largest growth propelling event, the State Government has put significant impetus on inclusive and sustainable growth. In order to achieve this, he spoke about the strengths of Gujarat, showcased the investment opportunities across various sectors which include Automobiles and Auto Components, Electronics, Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Ports & Maritime, Banking and Finance Services, Industrial Townships and Infrastructure, Education, Construction and Urban and Rural Development and Tourism and invited the participants to the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2017.

The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit has received tremendous response and support from other countries. So far, 11 countries and 4 partner organisations have signed up to partner VGGS 2017. The 11 partner countries to Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2017 comprise of the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Poland, The Netherlands, Japan, France, Denmark, Canada, Australia and Singapore being the latest addition. Further, the United Kingdom India Business Council Australia India Business Council, Japan External Trade Organizations and the US India Business Council are ‘partner organizations’ at the summit.

The Vibrant Gujarat delegation also had series of one-to-one meetings with the MDs and CEOs of key industries and corporates such as Mr. Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Group, Mr. Adi Godrej, Chairman, Godrej Industries, Mr. Uday Kotak, Executive Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra, Mr. Anand Mahindra, Chairman and Managing, Mahindra Group, Mr. Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director, Reliance Industries Limited,  Mr. Anil Ambani, Chairman of Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG), Mr. Dilip Shanghavi, Managing Director, Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries, Mr. B.K. Goenka, Chairman, Welspun, Mr. Ajay Piramal, Chairman, Piramal Group amongst a few and shared an updated with them about investor friendly policies and key developments on the initiatives spearheaded by the State Government.

Mr. Punamchand Parmar, Additional Chief Secretary, Additional Chief Secretary, Urban Development & Urban Housing Department, Mr. P.K. Taneja, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries & Mines, Mr. Rohit Patel, Shri Rohit bhai Patel, Hon’ble Minister of State Industries, Mines and Minerals, Finance and other senior officers from Government of Gujarat graced the event.

About Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit:

The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, which started in 2003 to rekindle the pace of investments in the state, has since established itself as the most important business events in the country. Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit is an example of the visionary approach of the Government of Gujarat towards inclusive and sustainable development by ensuring policy coherence and effective investment promotion. Far from the regional investment fair that characterized the first Summit in 2003, the biennial Summit has today become a unique forum for ideation, knowledge sharing, networking, explore business opportunities, sign cooperation agreements and partnerships, while setting the policy agenda to meet some of the current national challenges.

Having successfully organized seven constructive summits, Government of Gujarat, as part of its journey towards sustainable long-term growth and inclusive development is organizing the 8th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit from the 10th to 13th of January 2017 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar. The Summit will bring together Heads of States and Governments, Ministers, executives from the corporate world, senior policy makers, heads of international institutions and academia from around the world to further the cause of development and promote cooperation.

Hungama Launches the Official Force 2 Game

A great adrenalin pumping game that brings together the unholy trinity of action games with platformer shoot outs, car chasers and bomber maze puzzle game

Mumbai, November 21, 2016: Hungama Digital Media has launched the official game of Force 2 - an action thriller featuring John Abraham, Sonakshi Sinha and Tahir Raj Bhasin. The game lets you step into the shoes of the leading three to virtually experience the thrill and excitement of Force 2. The power-packed 3D animations game is available on Android and is soon to launch on iOS devices. The game is inspired by the journey of the three leading characters of the film - Yash, KK and Shiv as they foil an assassination in Budapest. Hungama has recreated the thrill of the film by making a combination game with 3 gaming experiences rolled into a single game.

Yash, the action hero is equipped with a Platformer Game: With John’s macho personality and the tag of ‘Rambo of Bollywood’, in this platformer game, the player plays as Yash, Assistant Commissioner of Mumbai Police (ACP), and breaks into the villains’ territory and knocks them out. Each level gets tougher and more exciting with zip lines and other great terrains.

Car Chase Game: In the movie, Sonakshi plays the role of a RAW agent - KK Malhotra and teams up with Yash to nab the antagonist – Tahir whose character is called Shiv. Inspired by her character, the car chase game requires the player to ride past the thugs and win missions. 

Strategy based Puzzle Game:  Being the bad guy can be the most fun. Since Tahir plays the role of Shiv, a conspirator and deceiver who believes in mind games, the minefield puzzle game will require players to plan their strategy and collect confidential files while escaping bombs and other barriers. 

Commenting on the game, John Abraham said, “I think what Hungama has created with this game is commendable. It feels great to see that an all-out action film can be adapted so intriguingly as a game and can be such an engaging experience. The game-play, graphics and overall user experience had me hooked to it completely. Urge all gaming enthusiasts to try their hand at the Force 2 game and enjoy the experience.”

An excited Tahir Bhasin said, “It feels great to see myself as a part of the Force 2 game. Shiv’s character has been interestingly integrated along with a challenging puzzle game. I am eagerly looking forward to the response to the game and the movie alike!”

Link to download the game: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vroovy.force

Petrina D’Rozario appointed as the COO of Purple Pebble Pictures

Mumbai: Purple Pebble Pictures announced the appointment of Petrina D’rozario as the Chief Operating Officer (COO). Purple Pebble Pictures is a production house set up by Priyanka Chopra and Dr. Madhu Chopra with an aim to produce good quality content across films within regional and mainstream, television and digital. 

Petrina, in her new role oversees the content that comes into Purple Pebble and identifies the right partners to work with who have the passion in the business of storytelling. Petrina would also help develop business across the verticals and over see the structure and working of day to day operations. Along with this, she will also be managing existing teams at Purple Pebble and manage and develop IP across the verticals.

Speaking about her new role, Petrina D’Rozario says, “WIFT India was a great platform for me to meet some amazing talent from the industry. I have personally met people who have had scripts and asked for help to meet the right producers. Hopefully I being in a position of whetting projects at Purple Pebble encourage some of these talented storytellers to reach out to me.

Priyanka Chopra has an entire team of women. In her own way, she looks out for the women in our industry and takes pride in girl-power. The same goes for Dr. Madhu Chopra, who is the CEO and I take pride in saying my bosses are women who are truly infusing.”

Commenting on the appointment, Dr. Madhu Chopra says, “Purple Pebble Pictures is a start up production house with the heart of a lion. Fearless to explore and work on films across genres and languages. We have just started and have already completed 2 feature films - BAM BAM BOL RAHA HAIN KASHI AND VENTILATOR. Our third film SARVANN is due to release in December. Petrina joins us at the crux of imbibing a corporate culture to our modus operandi and with her experience we hope Purple Pebble Pictures becomes a production house that has the working style of a corporate and heart of a home especially to talent that needs a platform to showcase their abilities.” 

Petrina has worked as a Producer on ad-films. Petrina spearheads the shaping of WIFT India (www.wift.co.in) and is responsible for the development of the chapter’s strategy, network and aim to enhance the visibility of women working in film & television. Today she sits on the board as the Founder President of WIFT India and on the International Board of WIFT (L.A) in the Communications and Marketing committee. Her first short film produced, ‘PYAAS’(2013) was selected in various international film festivals. Born and raised in Calcutta, Petrina was an all-rounder in school winning accolades. Her love for filmmaking made her take a year-long sabbatical during which she enrolled into South Seas Film School in New Zealand and graduated with a distinction & double major in documentary directing and producing. Ideating, developing, executing and marketing projects with efficiency are Petrina’s forte. She has been part of various co-productions for feature films, television and short films with Greece, Australia, New Zealand and India in the capacity of an associate producer, producer, executive producer, assistant director and creative director.

Viega Joins Hands with WASH United to Accomplish Mission of ‘Team Swachh Bharat’

~ First company from the sanitary industry in India to support Team Swachh Bharat initiative co-developed by WASH United and UNICEF ~

~ Viega enabling Team Swachh Bharat to distribute ‘Team Swachh Action Kits’ to 3,500 schools reaching 7,00,000 children ~

~ ’Team Swachh Bharat Action Kits’ – are innovative behaviour change tool kits that uses games and activities to promote good sanitation and hygiene habits among children through a playful learning approach ~

Mumbai, 17th November, 2016: ‘Team Swachh Bharat’, is an initiative co-developed by WASH United and UNICEF, in support of Government of India’s ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’. With the support of Viega - a German MNC operating in India and one of the world leaders in installation technology for sanitary and heating, ‘Team Swachh Bharat Action Kits’ will be provided to 3,500 schools across India. These play-based kits will enable nearly 7,00,000 children to improve the practice of sanitation and hygiene through games and activities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ (SBM), a country-wide campaign for a clean India in August 2014. Under SBM initiative various programs are underway. One of the campaign’s ambitious goals is to provide access to toilet for every Indian by the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth on 2nd  October 2019. Various NGOs along with government agencies are working on numerous fronts to implement SBM.

‘Team Swachh Bharat’ is one such initiative which was co-nitiated by WASH United and UNICEF, to create an India where everyone uses a toilet.  As the first company to join ‘Team Swachh Bharat’, Viega supports the distribution of ‘Team Swachh Bharat Action Kits’ to 3,500 schools, thereby reaching up to 7,00,000 children across India. This kit combines play-based learning with rule-based habit formation and engages children through daily and weekly activities throughout the academic year.

“We are sure that the WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) in school component under ‘Team Swachh Bharat’ will bring positive change to the lives of many Indian children, and with its educative approach improve the standards of hygiene in the country in a sustainable manner,” said Anna Viegener, member of the Management Board and shareholder of Viega. Commenting further, She said, “WASH United’s and Viega’s common passion and professional focus on sanitation forms an excellent ground for a partnership. WASH United promotes sanitation and hygiene in India since as early as 2012. To Viega, sanitation and drinking water excellence have been core competencies for more than 117 years. An excellent opportunity to join forces - especially in light of Viega’s investment into the Indian market.” The German family-owned company has now been operating in India for eleven years and currently plans to invest 20 million Euro in phase 1 into a local production facility in Gujarat.

Thorsten Kiefer, founder and CEO of WASH United, acknowledges this commitment by Viega, “We are very pleased that a global player of the sanitary industry has taken an interest in the campaign. A company that is investing in production facilities for sanitation products in India and simultaneously doing something to improve the living conditions of the people, that’s a perfect combination. WASH United has been campaigning for better standards of hygiene in India since as early as 2012. It is critically important that we influence the attitudes and behaviours of those who form the future of India. If children grow up considering toilet use a personal priority and the only acceptable option to relieve oneself, open defecation is bound to come to an end.  Hence we launched The ‘Team Swachh Bharat’ campaign in January 2016. From September 2016 ‘Team Swachh Bharat’ has started providing schools with ‘Team Swachh Bharat Action Kits’. Team Swachh is excited to welcome Viega -  a global player in sanitary industry as a partner as their contribution will enable us to take an important step into this direction and achieve our goals. We would communicate this through WASH United and Team Swachh social media channels, hoping to create a potential precedent also for other corporates.”

Gustoso is making your weekdays ‘happy’ier! ~ Happy Hours from Monday to Friday ~

Mumbai, November, 2016:  If you need to catch a break or simply unwind after a hard day’s work look no further. Gustoso is the answer you are looking for. Say goodbye to your hectic workday and revel in Gustoso’s new Happy Hours menu.

Walk in with your friends or colleagues in tow at Gustoso, Kemps Corner and Khar West and make the most of your day with the best Italian treat in town. 

The restaurant has something for everyone. Say cheers by raising your pints of beer or sip some Whiskey, Vodka, Rum or Wine and banish those workday blues. Special cocktails like Whiskey Sour, Caipiroska or Tom Collins are house favourites too. 

Gustoso’s Happy Hours promises to make your weekdays more like weekends!

            

When: Monday to Friday

Time: 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 8pm

Where:

Gustoso, Kemps Corner: Plot 109, Kwality House, August Kranti Marg, Kemps Corner, Mumbai T: 022 23822584/ 23812584/ 7045000020

Gustoso, Khar West Jharna Apartments, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Road, Khar West, Khar, Mumbai T: 022 26485697/ 7045000010

Wizcraft Mime – Learn Event Management Online From The Industry Experts

16 November 2016:- Wizcraft MIME (Wizcraft Management Institute of Media and Entertainment) is an education initiative that has been launched with a perspective to train potential talent with requisite skills. Our objective is to foster industry talent and provide an opportunity for robust education that creates a base of highly trained and committed professionals for the event and media industry in India. 

Wizcraft MIME went live with inaugural course offering last year partnering with Talentede, India’s leading Ed-Tech firm, and has received a tremendous response from the industry as well as the students.

With the active response and spectacular success experienced with the inaugural batch, Wizcraft MIME has further decided to enhance its program offering. The first set of programme offerings are highly specialized courses in event management and range from televised events to crafting luxury event experiences. The course is open to graduates, post-graduate and young professionals. Wizcaft MIME has teamed up with Talent Edge to create an innovating learning experience and a pioneering course opportunity. We offer 2 specialized cutting edge executive certificate programmes namely Television Event Management and Production and Corporate Events & Brand Orientation. Students benefit from the golden chance to work with agencies on events like IIFA, GiMA, Guild Awards and other landmark events.

Director of Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. & Wizcraft MIME, Mr. Sabbas Joseph says, “The experiential & event industry in India has taken root in the country 25 years ago and is now growing at a phenomenal rate. The industry has provided opportunities in the fields of entertainment, corporate event management, artiste management, graphic artistes and has given shape to tertiary industries such as fabrication, décor, event technology providers and engineers. There exists a lacune in the industry for a course that is rich in content and is accessible across the country. Wizcraft MIME is an earnest initiative that seeks to attract potential talent that is hidden in the corners of the country.”

Wizcraft MIME is a blend of the rich experience of Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. and the knowledge of learning and development brought in by the directors on board to train individuals who possess a zest to learn more about the event industry.

Speaking on the association, Aditya Malik, CEO and MD, Talentedge, said, “After our successful partnership with Wizcraft MIME, to curate first ever online programme for students looking to educate and enhance their career options in the field of event management earlier this year, we are now thrilled to announce our second batch for the event management courses. We received an overwhelming response from individuals who were rigorously looking for quality online programmes in the field of event management, hinting at the potential this industry holds. With the onset of our second batch, we hope to continue enabling more individuals to not only learn from anywhere they like, but also reap the benefits of training under connoisseurs of the subjects, opening up various avenues for them in the event management industry.” 

To add to this Sushma Gaikwad, Director Wizcraft MIME quotes, “We are intentional on providing relevant learning and comprehensive experiences for the students. Wizcraft MIME is truly an event management course where subject matters are brought to life by interactive and engaging faculty that take students through the graph of learning with relevant information and experiential case studies.”

RUSSIAN FILM DAYS IN MUMBAI OPENS ON A GRAND NOTE

• The opening ceremony of the second edition of Russian Film Days in Mumbai was held on 15th November at the Royal Opera House, Mumbai.
• Russian Film Days in Mumbai will be held from 15th-18th November, 2016 and will showcase the best of Russian cinema in the heart of Bollywood- Mumbai.

Mumbai: The opening ceremony of the second edition of Russian Film Days was held at the Royal Opera House here in Mumbai on the 15th with great fervor. With the second edition, the festival aims at providing a platform for the Indian audience to experience the best that Russian cinema has to offer.

Present at the occasion were actors Catherine Shpitsa, Olga Filimonova, Elena Zakharova, Aleksandr Pal, Sergey Chirkov, producer Igor Tolstunov and actor-director-producer Alexey Petrukhin amongst others.

Following the Red Carpet event, the film “Very Best Day” starring Dmitry Nagiyev, Olga Seryabkina and Yulia Aleksandrova was showcased on the opening day which was received enthusiastically by the audience.

Speaking on this occasion Maria Lemesheva, General Producer, Russian Film Days in Mumbai said, “Through Russian Film Days in Mumbai, we aim to strengthen the bond between Russia and India in the field of cinema as well as in the spheres of diplomacy, trade, etc. We believe this endeavor will introduce Russian cinema to the Indian audience and we value the active participation of all the film studios, production companies, film industry associations, governments and embassies involved.”