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Bajaj Electricals partners with Justin Beiber’sPurpose World Tour in India as its exclusive lighting partner

Aims to drive the message of “Switch to LED” to conserve energy

Bajaj Electricals Limited, India’s leading player in consumer durables, fans, lighting and Engineering Projects, today announced its partnership with Justin Beiber’s Purpose World Tour in India as its exclusive lighting partner. The company aims to spread eco-friendly message by encouraging the young audience to switch to LED through the Canadian megastar's music concert scheduled at Mumbai's D.Y. Patil Stadium on 10th May, 2017.

Festival goers will witness some amazing & breathtaking installations done by Bajaj Electricals Ltd. specially designed for the concert. “I am thrilled to be associated with Justin. Beiber’s Purpose World Tour in India.  Aligning with the right artists will help us reinforce our brand ethos and provide a platform to drive the message of eco-friendliness through the ‘Switch to LED’ campaign among this country’s youth population.” Mr. Anant Bajaj, Joint Managing Director, Bajaj Electrical Ltd. said, speaking on the occasion.

Bajaj will also host social media contests via Twitter and Facebook for the residents of India to win passes for the concert.

The medical Fraternity comes in Support of Dr.Muffazal Lakdawala

Dr Arun Prasad, Vice-President of the Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI),  the umbrella body of bariatric surgeons in India, has called the incident ‘unfortunate’ for the medical fraternity.

“As bariatric surgeons, we are extremely proud of Dr Muffazal Lakdawala and his team of doctors to have taken such a bold decision of treating this patient. So far, no one weighing so much (500 kilos) has survived surgery anywhere in the world. It is a proud moment for India too,” said Dr Prasad.

Dr KK Aggarwal, the national president of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), has also lent support to the team of doctors treating Eman at Saifee Hospital. IMA, the umbrella body of doctors practicing a ‘modern scientific system of medicine in India, looks after the interest of doctors as well as the well being of the community. Dr Aggarwal said the Maharashtra government, state health dept officials, the state IMA and the State Medical Council have to come together to tackle the issue.



Dr. Muffazal Lakdawala and the whole team gave a tremendous effort and showed a noble bravery to treat a patient in critical situation already. They have given the best world class care for their patient. Patient already had a lot of physical and neurological problems and necessitates a long rehabilitation course after a successful surgery. I think the family and medical community in Alexandria should be greatfull to these doctors rather than bullying on them. As a Bariatric surgeon in Istanbul, i know that CODS team is one of the few world class centers in Asia which can accomplish all the complex surgical procedures in such high risk patients. I heartfully support Dr. Lakdawala and the CODS team for the noble community work they have done for this and hundreds of desperate patients in medical camps in India which in few I joined personally as a visitor surgeon. I think a true and caring heart always wins against lies and allegations at the end.

Dr. Eren Taskin Istanbul- Turkey 

ESPNcricinfo’s “On The Road” Hits the Highway with Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza for IPL Season

ESPN’s Melinda Farell and Arya Yuyutsu tour across all IPL destinations exploring the sights, sounds and buzz in the latest season of the sport travel program on cricket’s leading digital platform

Mumbai, 27 April 2017: ESPNcricinfo, the go-to digital destination for all things cricket, announced a season-long collaboration with Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza for their digital cricket travel show ‘On the Road’.  Maruti Suzuki, which is also an official sponsor for the 10th season of Indian Premiere League (IPL) is sponsoring the exciting new season on ESPNcricinfo.com.

On the Road, a travel and features video series, explores the sights, sounds and buzz of the IPL as hosts Melinda Farrell and Arya Yuyutsu get behind the wheel of a brand new Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and embark on a journey to India’s IPL destinations, including Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Rajkot.

The series highlights many of the “Must Try” aspects of each location, giving fans a look at the distinct culture, sights, people, food and traveler insights. From interacting with the local communities to trying out local cuisines, ESPNcricinfo’s ‘On the Road’ is a fun and entertaining repository for information that IPL fans can use when travelling to any of these locations to experience the game.

Join Melinda and Arya on their journey where they rejoice with the Kings IX chant created by Axar Patel for the fans; and their interesting conversations with Manan Vohra on KXIP’s fearless style of cricket and Rishab Pant (Delhi Daredevils) on his U-19 World cup experience, the quickfire 50 which accelerated his career and Virender Sehwag and Adam Gilchrist being his cricketing idols.

On her show, Melinda also speaks with Gujarat Lions' team owner Keshav Bansal on his new-found love for the IPL and how he would love to go on as a team owner, past this second and final year of the Gujarat Lions' IPL tenure.

Jasdeep Pannu, Head of ESPN India TV Initiatives, said, “We are thrilled to work with Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, it is a brand that fits perfectly with ‘On The Road’, the unique show that discovers the country in style and showcases the rich culture, sights and sounds of India. Like millions of fans, Melinda and Arya are cricket enthusiasts and love travel. They are taking fans with them as they witness India and its cricketing glory against the backdrop of some of its most vibrant cities and celebrated cricket destinations. It gives fans a unique perspective on IPL 2017, going beyond the game.”

Speaking on the collaboration, Sanjeev Handa, Vice President, Marketing - Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said “At Maruti Suzuki we have always been firm believers in driving best associations for our brands. This year we are collaborating with ESPN Cricinfo’s sports travel show ‘On The Road’ to present the sporty and glamorous persona of Vitara Brezza, matching with the IPL positioning. We certainly look forward to building this collaboration in the digital space into a much bigger entity in the coming days."

Gopa Kumar, Vice President, Isobar India, said, “On the Road" is a perfect fit to match the sporty & glamorous Vitara Brezza and IPL is a perfect platform to be present on as this is India Biggest Sporting Extravaganza.  It is heartening to see market leaders like Maruti Suzuki and ESPN Cricinfo team up and drive this partnership. We are always on the lookout for partnerships that open up endless possibilities in the digital space for MSIL. We look forward to many such associations and collaborations in the near future.”

The weekly series along with other ESPNcricinfo IPL offerings was launched on the 22nd of April 2017; a total of eight episodes will be rolled out over the span of the season and will be accessible on http://www.espncricinfo.com/ontheroad.  

ICAI has found 4 Chartered Accountants guilty of misconduct .

Subsequent to the Demonetization policy announced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, it had appeared in the media that certain members of the Chartered Accountancy profession were reportedly advising in a manner which is in violation of applicable provisions of Chartered Accountants Act and Rules framed there under.

In the wake of such media reports, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) through its Disciplinary mechanism had immediately initiated suo moto action in the matter. Hearing in 5 cases, where information was available against Chartered Accountants who had been named in the media reports was conducted on fast track mode.

After following due process, the Board of Discipline of ICAI has found 4 Chartered Accountants guilty of misconduct under the provisions of the Chartered Accountants Act. The remaining one case where further information is awaited shall also be concluded shortly.

Scootsy, Mumbai's most loved delivery and discovery app, raises pre-series A funding of USD 3.6 Million

Mumbai, April 27, 2017:  After completing a year and a half of successful business operations in Mumbai, Scootsy has raised funding of USD 3.6 Million in a pre-series A round led by Agnus Capital and Khattar Holdings. AntFarm, Scootsy's incubator, has also participated in this investment round. 

Founded in July 2015 by Rishi Khiani and Sandeep Das, Scootsy delivers quality products to consumers quickly and efficiently. Scootsy works with a combination of leading and small-scale businesses across food, sweets and bakes, books, beauty products, fashion and gifts to offer consumers an unparalleled end-to-end experience that redefines the home delivery experience.

With a customer base of over 200,000 since its launch, Scootsy has quickly scaled to become the premium app of choice in the city with a base that comprises industrialists, celebrities and spans generations including millennials who appreciate the curation of products on offer.

One of Scootsy’s clear differentiators is their premium positioning which includes bringing on exclusive brands such as Hamleys, ROYCE’, The Bombay Canteen, The Table, Nicobar, Condé Nast magazines and Jean-Claude Biguine. This also comes through in an average order size of above Rs 900, an amount that is 2.5 times that of the competition.

With the new round of funding, Scootsy plans to improve customer experience by further strengthening its logistics, technologies and delivery platform. Scootsy will also add to its offerings with Scootsy Express, a service that will deliver food to corporate offices across the city within minutes. Additionally, Scootsy will launch Scootsy Pop-Up, a kitchen and distribution platform that will be available to iconic brands from across the country.

Furthermore, with its focus on curating and empowering quality small medium enterprise, Scootsy has given brands like Sugar Rush, MamaZ, Bono Ice Cream and Bawi Bride a platform to access a wider customer base and a highly monetisable sales and distribution channel. Funds will be also be utilised to bring more of these brands to life and continue its support in growing the local retail entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Gear up for a mesmerizing performance by ‘Kabir Cafe’ alongside ‘Saby Singh’ at HRC Local

Get set for HRC Local Ft Kabir Cafe’s opening act by Saby Singh at Hard Rock Cafe this Thursday. Celebrating the local sounds from around the country, Neeraj Arya's Kabir Cafe is all set to tour 4 cities with their songs and stories on Kabir's way of life. Amplifying the splendor of Indian soundscape, join us at ‘HRCLocal’ a unique property to celebrate the beauty and diversity of homegrown music across the country at Hard Rock Cafe, where local is the new global.

Venue- Hard Rock Cafe Pune

27^th April 2017, 8:30pm 

250 (Entry) + 500 (Cover); 1500 (VIP)

Sun TV Network to launch the first Malayalam Non – Stop Comedy Channel ‘Surya Comedy’

Kochi, April 26, 2017: Sun TV Network Limited, one of the largest television broadcasters in the country with the reach of more than 95 million households in India is launching a new channel in Kerala.

SUN TV network continues to make its winning presence felt in Kerala by adding Surya Comedy channel which is the first full time Malayalam comedy channel to its bouquet of Malayalam channels namely Surya TV, Surya Movies, Surya Music and Kochu TV.

According to SUN TV Network’s official spokesperson “Humour is an inherent quality among the Kerala audiences and the market boasts of some of the best comic talent in the world of entertainment. The channel is ready to offer the Malayali audience variety of shows in various shades of humour.” 

Surya Comedy – Only Comedy No Boradi (only comedy and no boredom) is first of its kind channel in Malayalam where content will be focused on comedy 24 hours a day and is set to go on air from April 29th, 2017.

Some of the humour programmes includes:

• Chiripooram A festival of fun will ensure when thekkekkara encounters vadakkekkara.

• Fireworks of laughter which will be sparked by Angamali Ammavan and his Ananthiravan. While Jayakumar wears the guise of the uncle, Nazeer Sankranthi will take up the role of the nephew

• Thekku Vadakku will light up laughter, as the lassie from Koyilandy meets up with the lad of Parassala

• Jagathi vs. Jagathi will present an inexhaustible storehouse of Jagathi Sreekumar’s wit and humour

• Hello Comedy, a phone-in live show will respond to instantaneous requests for comic moments

• Kulukki Sarbat will beat, blend and serve humour in various refreshing forms

• Best Kanna Best will rock the audience with a jovial exchange of fun questions and answers

• Saju Kodiyan’s Aminaatha Speaking will engage the viewers in light-hearted banter

• Kalabhavan, the great institution that has been entertaining the Malayalee audiences over decades, will share its experiences through Mimics Koodaram

The world of Malayalam television, where news, soaps  and talk shows have always taken centre stage, now heralds humour with the new channel Surya Comedy, launching on April 29, 2017 and is set to make the Malayalam audiences laugh out loud with its humour packed shows and blockbuster comedy  films.

Reliance Entertainment launches BIGFLIX India’s first multi-language HD movie platform, globally

MUMBAI, APRIL 25, 2017: Anil D. Ambani led Reliance Entertainment's pioneering movie platform, BIGFLIX, is now a global personal blockbuster for Indians in India and audiences across the world. Reliance Entertainment today announced the launch of BIGFLIX in a nine-language, multilingual avatar for India and global markets. With the re-launch, the country’s first video-on-demand brand is back with a contemporary positioning and abigger reach in and outside of India.

The new BIGFLIX will have 2000 HD movies in nine Indian languages to start with, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Bhojpuri and Bengali. The indigenously developed technology of BIGFLIX will deliver a personalised theatre experience to users who can stream and download movies advertisement-free, on any Internet-connected device including personal computers, tablets, smartphones, smart TVs and game consoles.

BIGFLIX technology will allow a multi-screen experience to users who will be able to switch devices – smartphone to tablet to television and back – in the middle of a film. The same technology will also allow a clean and smooth film experience.

Said Mr. Shibasish Sarkar, Chief Operating Officer, Reliance Entertainment, “Indians are moving to digital entertainment in a big way with consumption growing on daily basis. Notably, BIGFLIX will fill in the void created by the decline of the home video market by digitally delivering movies.”

With 3.9 million registrations, BIGFLIX is already amongst the leading SVOD (Subscription Video On Demand) provider. It offers video content in categories such as feature films, short films, devotional, and movie trailers.

Mr. Amit Khanduja, CEO, Reliance Entertainment-Digital, said, “Globally the demand for video content has risen steeply, and the digital platform is witnessing a wider audience everywhere, including India. BIGFLIX will provide high quality video content from some of the biggest banners including Dharma, Disney, Viacom, Phantom, Telegu One and Rajshri, among others.”

In its revamped avatar, BIGFLIX will also serve the latent demand of the Indian expatriates across the world. With its multi lingual library of 2000+ HD films, including latest films, BIGFLIX aims to put an end to piracy and poor quality film viewing.

BIGFLIX is one of the world’s largest SVOD provider with over 3.9 million registered users. Launching with an aggressive pricing of Rs 50 for unlimited viewing per month, BIGFLIX is set to provide quality entertainment without breaking the bank across genres, languages and platforms.

HP Lubricants and Leo Burnett India create innovative, intelligent road systems

~ HP Lubricants and Leo Burnett India take steps towards highway infrastructure communication with ‘#RoadsThatHonk’, an innovation towards safer and smarter highways ~

Tuesday, 25^th April, 2017: HP Lubricants and Leo Burnett India have together innovated for the implementation of the world’s first anti-collision vehicle management system for India’s national highways. #RoadsThatHonk is aimed at safer highways across Indian roads. The innovation, that has been conceptualised, designed and executed by Leo Burnett India, was launched on NH1 in North India, along the Jammu-Srinagar Highway (a road that is touted as one of the most precarious highways by National Geographic).

#RoadsThatHonk adopts SmartLife poles at sharp curves and hairpin bends, that employ advanced networked devices and combine wireless technology, radar systems, and an anti-collision warning system, all powered by solar PV modules. SmartLife poles are placed on each side of key hairpin bends. The poles detect speeds of oncoming vehicles, then communicate with each other to caution approaching vehicles on either sides with a horn.

Announcing the commencement of the project, Rajdeepak Das, Chief Creative Officer, Leo Burnett, South Asia, said, “2016 recorded numerous accidents across national highways and this is a major concern for local and state administration. We are glad to have been behind an innovation that harnesses the power of technology, and uses radar signals to intimate drivers. We are confident that #RoadsThatHonk will significantly reduce accidents and save several lives every year. Every life saved is a measure of success and reinstates our belief that #RoadsThatHonk has the potential for further scale on highways across the length and breadth of the country.”

Link to the video: https://youtu.be/h5DqvAYUdTA 

The functionality is achieved by transmitting an electromagnetic wave in 24 GHz frequency range (K-band), and measuring the frequency shift of the reflected electromagnetic wave. The frequency shift is caused by the Doppler effect of the moving target on the electromagnetic wave. As the relative speed between the radar sensor and the target increases, the detected frequency shift also increases, thus enabling the radar sensor to precisely determine the target speed.

The smart pole is a unique device created specifically to reduce the risk of accidents in hilly areas, funded and executed by HP Lubricants and Leo Burnett India. The aim is to observe the progress of the device and then further amplify the scale and magnitude of the project. India is a land of multiple terrains and there are several areas where the device is applicable and can save lives by reducing the risk of accidents. 

The Police department overseeing this 110 km of Jammu-Srinagar Highway belt has experienced over two-three vehicular incidents daily. Post the installation of the SmartLife pole, the department believes this number has reduced significantly.

Commenting on the project, Mr. Chander J. Singh – Deputy Superintendent of Police, Chenani Range, said, “The Jammu-Srinagar highway is one of the most dangerous highways in the world. It has various hairpin bends and vehicles often speed at these turns resulting in fatal accidents. #RoadsThatHonk is a great innovative technology which will help save lives and make our roads safer.”

The combination of communications infrastructure and technology provides a strong foundation and a way-forward towards smarter and safer mobility. The technology adapted through #RoadsThatHonk is a vision for long term growth and evolution of a host of capabilities and possibilities that will enable safer commute across cities.

Piramal Enterprises Partners with Indian Pharmaceutical Association to Educate Stakeholders on Responsible Self-Care

Mumbai, India; 19^th April 2017: Piramal Enterprises’ Consumer Products business has partnered with the Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA), to promote responsible self-care to over 5,000 chemists in India, starting in the Eastern region. In line with Piramal Group’s values of Knowledge, Action, Care and Impact, the initiative has been undertaken to provide educational information and spread awareness to pharmacists and the public on responsible self-care. IPA is the national professional body of pharmacists engaged in various facets of pharmacy.

Piramal Enterprises is committed to promoting the highest professional and ethical standards in pharmacies. The focus of the partnership is to establish pharmacists as competent healthcare professionals. As part of the activity, Piramal Enterprises and IPA jointly will organize Chemist Awareness Programmes (CAP) in different locations across India. This programme will focus on ‘responsible self-care’, and chemists will be certified by IPA based on their performance. Through this partnership, both Piramal Enterprises and IPA will host an array of speaker series where professionals from the industry will discuss on various aspects of self-care. 

Self–medication is a common practice in India. Through this programme, Piramal Enterprises will work towards increasing awareness on the adverse side-effects of self-medication. This partnership will equip pharmacists’ to distinguish between ailments that require the doctor’s attention and need treatment with prescription medicines, versus minor ailments that can be treated with over the counter solutions.

Kedar Rajadnye, Chief Operating Officer - Consumer Products, Piramal Enterprisessaid, “At Piramal, our objective is to empower consumers to treat their needs causes that can disrupt their daily routines, at their convenience. The first step towards achieving this is by educating chemists on responsible self-care. In India, consumers are unware of the side effects of self-medication and depend on chemists for advice. This association with the IPA, is a testament to Piramal Enterprises’ vision of educating consumers with dedicated and legitimate information on responsible self-care.”

Manjiri Gharat, Vice-President and Chairperson, Community Pharmacy Division of Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) said, “We are delighted and privileged to be associated with Piramal Enterprises, since the collaboration plans to work towards educating consumers on the right aspects of self–medication by training of community pharmacists who are the first point of contact for the consumers/patients. This activity will highlight pharmacists as a source for primary care. They can advise, and increase awareness on the correct use of medications, based on their knowledge of medicine, and their effect on the body.”

The partnership series will kick off with a session in Kolkata on April 19, 2017, followed by dedicated sessions in Guwahati (May 2017), and Bhubaneswar (June 2017). For more information, please visit www.piramal.com