सई ठरली महाराष्ट्राची फेव्हरेट !

   

         

                      मराठी फिल्म इंडस्ट्रीला ग्लॅमर आणणारी अभिनेत्री सई ताम्हणकर नेहमीच स्टाईल आयकॉन राहिली आहे. तरुणाईने तिचे अनेक ट्रेंड्स फॉलो केलेत, आणि तिचे अनेक फॅशन स्टेटमेंट्स चर्चेचा विषय ठरलेत. हिंदी, तामिळ चित्रपटातून तिने तिचा तामिळ आणि हिंदी चाहत्यांचा वर्ग निर्माण केला. तिच्या अशा उत्कृष्ट कामगिरीला गौरविण्यासाठी ह्या वर्षीचा 'महाराष्ट्राचा फेव्हरेट कोण' हा पुरस्कार एक खास निमित्त ठरले. यात अभिनेत्री सई ताम्हणकरने दोन पुरस्कार पटकावले आहेत. विशेष म्हणजे सईला या पुरस्कारासाठी तीन विभागात नामांकने मिळाले होते. त्यात 'जाऊ द्या ना बाळासाहेब' या चित्रपटासाठी महाराष्ट्राची फेव्हरेट अभिनेत्री, 'फॅमिली कट्टा' चित्रपटासाठी फेव्हरेट सहाय्यक अभिनेत्री आणि 'फेव्हरेट पॉप्युलर फेस ऑफ द इयर' यासाठी तिला नामांकने होती. त्यातील 'फेव्हरेट पॉप्युलर फेस ऑफ द इयर' आणि 'महाराष्ट्राची फेव्हरेट अभिनेत्री' यासाठी तिला पुरस्कार मिळाले आहेत. हा अवॉर्ड स्वीकारताना देखील सई ताम्हणकर अवॉर्डला साजेसा असाच पेहराव करून आली होती. 

  

             डबल धमाका असे दोन अवॉर्ड मिळाल्या बाबत सई म्हणते, "हा माझ्यासाठी सुखद धक्का आहे, मी खूप खुश आहे कि प्रेक्षकांनी 'जाउद्याना बाळासाहेब' ह्या चित्रपटातली माझ्या भूमिकेवर प्रेम केलं आणि महाराष्ट्राची फेव्हरेट अभिनेत्री म्हणून गौरवलं तसेच महाराष्ट्राचा फेव्हरेट पॉप्युलर फेस ऑफ द इयर हा अवॉर्ड मिळाल्यानंतर माझी जबाबदारी आणखी वाढते आणि मला हे दोन अवॉर्ड मिळवून दिल्याबद्दल माझ्या चाहत्यांना खूप खूप धन्यवाद". 

         प्रेक्षक व समीक्षकांनी केलेलं कौतुक आणि अभिनयातील कुशालपणा यामुळे सईने मराठी चित्रपट सृष्टीमध्ये आपले एक घट्ट स्थान निर्माण केलेलं आहे. महाराष्ट्रातील प्रेक्षकांचं प्रेम यामुळे सईसाठी 2018 चं उतरार्ध वर्ष खूप खास ठरलं आहे. तसेच सध्या सई, समित कक्कड दिग्दर्शित राक्षद चित्रपटाच्या प्रोमोशन मध्ये व्यस्त आहे. तसेच कार्यक्रमात राक्षस चित्रपटाचा टिसर प्रदर्शित करण्यात आला.

Industry awaits the grand Silver Jubilee edition of ‘SATTE’

                                                                       

South Asia’s leading Travel and Tourism Exhibition by UBM India

Mumbai, 18^th January 2018: UBM India, India’s leading B2B exhibitions organiser is all set to bring in the 25^th anniversary edition of SATTE - South Asian Travel and Tourism exchange from January 31 to February 2, 2018 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. This year, the exhibition has witnessed a tremendous response from the industry with participation from over 1,000 exhibitors and representation of over 50 countries and 28 Indian states. SATTE will provide a comprehensive platform to domestic and international buyers and professionals from across the travel, tourism and hospitality industry along with National and State Tourism Boards (NTOs and STOs) to congregate and conduct business, arrive at solution-driven innovations to counteract economic uncertainties, and promote inbound, outbound and domestic tourism in India. This most favoured industry platform is also well-supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

SATTE continues to receive the support of international organizations and Indian travel trade associations such as World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), United Federation of Travel Agents Associations (UFTAA), Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB), Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI), Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) and IATA Agents Association of India (IAAI), to name a few. Moreover, the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Bhutan (HRAB) is participating as an exhibitor at SATTE.

Spread over three days, SATTE 2018 will be witness to several exciting partnerships and announcements that promise to augur in new trends in the industry. Visitors at the signature expo can expect to witness a number of features including a special pavilion of 10 start-ups and venture capital firms to provide seed investments for captivating ideas.

Speaking on the announcement of the 25^th edition of SATTE, Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said, “A diverse country like India has a huge tourism potential. The industry is growing at an unprecedented pace with the urban middle class taking to every kind of travel – from conventional package tours to independent and off-beat itineraries. Low-cost airlines and higher disposable incomes have ensured that Indians are travelling more than ever before. The Indian tourism industry is the fastest growing among the G20 countries. Ease of access through online portals and hassle-free bookings and accessible pricing will play a pivotal role in ensuring that India’s travel sector grows to a US$48 billion market opportunity by 2020.”

“SATTE is perfectly placed to provide a most comprehensive industry platform and showcases the true potential of tourism for India and other countries, all under one roof.  With this edition, SATTE will also achieve its Silver Jubilee milestone and on our part, we have pulled out all stops to celebrate it in a grand way. The ‘I am 25’ campaign brought various sectors of the industry together on the 25th of each month to celebrate 25 years of the show, and there’s plenty happening onsite as well. SATTE is also happy to engage its exhibitors and visitors to pledge for sustainable tourism under the unique I-Pledge scheme where they pledge to conserve natural reserve; respect and save wildlife; say no to plastic; dispose waste smartly and travel responsibly.  We have already got over 22,000 pledges at last count,” he further added.  

SATTE 2018 will have an array of State Tourism Boards with many of them increasing their presence for the 25th edition of SATTE. So far, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Kerala, West Bengal and Rajasthan have confirmed their participation. States such as Goa, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, J&K, amongst others are in the process of finalising their participation for the coming edition. The eight North Eastern states will participate under the Incredible India Pavilion of the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India.

Foreign Tourism Boards such as Spain, Peru, Czech Republic, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Turkey, Philippines, Japan, South Korea, Fiji, New Zealand, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Israel, Sharjah, Dubai, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, Mauritius, Indonesia,  Abu Dhabi, Visit Russia, Visit Florida and Las Vegas and Oman, amongst others have confirmed their participation too.

This year, the expo is also witnessing an increase in participation from an array of hospitality players and products. Groups such as Movenpick, Neemrana, Treebo, Sterling Resorts, Minor Hotels, Dusit, Melia Hotels International, Shangri -La Hotels and Resorts, DS Group, Choice Hotels, Abad Hotels,  Lords Hotels, Alcon Victor Goa, Zen and Singge Palace from Ladakh, Grand Imperial Agra, Somatheeram, Ramada Kerala, Ananta Resorts, Venetian Cotai, Ayana Resorts Bali,  Marasa Africa, Banyan Tree,  Disneyworld Paris, EuropeCar, The Ultimate Travelling Camp and many more have confirmed their participation at the mega event.

One of the key features of SATTE 2018 will be the conference programme from January 31 to February 2 that promises industry discussions and sharing of new insights pertaining to the sector and industry best practices. Moreover, SATTE will host six panel discussions that will bring together stakeholders of the industry on a single platform, allowing exchange of ideas that will add value to Indian tourism at large.

As a pre-cursor to the expo, UBM India will be hosting the SATTE Awards 2018, the second edition of the awards. Slated for the evening of January 30^th, the awards is an endeavour to recognize and celebrate the excellence, achievements and innovations of key stakeholders in the Travel and Tourism industry and will be based on transparent, authentic and genuine parameters, a philosophy which is imbibed in the values of SATTE. The major categories for the awards will cover various segments of the travel and tourism industry including; airlines, cruise, tour operators, hotels, destinations, online travel portals, to name a few.  Networking opportunities, presentations and other features will add substance and style to the evening.

ICAI -Training program being jointly organized by IIIPI and the World Bank Group

The Indian Institute of Insolvency Professionals of ICAI (IIIPI) jointly with the World Bank Group would be organising the 1^st   Training Program of its kind in India for Insolvency Professionals (IPs).  The programme shall be organised from January 18-20, 2018 at Mumbai under the aegis of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IIIBI). The programme would be the 1^st of 3 such programmes to be organised at various centres by IIIPI and the World Bank Group.

The Training Programme will cover the “Role and Functions of IPs”. During the programme, Case Studies wherever relevant, will be utilised.

The programme shall focus on:

·         Responsibilities of IPs and Practical Concerns

·         Information Utilities, Assessing short term cash-flow, Post-commencement financing

·         Legal and practical aspects of recovery of company assets, Plan Implementation, Claims assessment

·         IP as a Liquidator

·         Cross-Border Insolvency etc.

The faculty comprises of an eclectic mix of Foreign Trainers provided by the World Bank Group and experienced Practitioners from India who will facilitate learning by blending global best practices with local requirements.

About IIIPI 

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is a Statutory body established under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 for regulation of the profession of Chartered Accountants in India. ICAI is the second largest accounting body in the world with a strong tradition of service to the public interest and to the Indian economy. The Indian Institute of Insolvency professionals of ICAI (IIIPI) is a section 8 Company ( under the companies act 2013) formed by the ICAI to enroll and regulate Insolvency Professionals as its members in accordance with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 and Regulations.

"अनन्या" चा २५ वा रौप्य महोत्सवी प्रयोग

सुयोग निर्मित "अनन्या" नाटकाचा २५ वा रौप्य महोत्सवी प्रयोग आज दीनानाथ नाट्यगृहात साधार करण्यात आला. या वेळी नाटकाचे  लेखक दिग्दर्शक प्रताप फड, निर्माते राजेश पाटील, श्रीमती कांचन, सुधीर भट, प्रताप फड उपस्थित होते.
अनन्या हे पारिवारीक नाटक असून नायिकेच्या आपघातानंतर तिचंआयुष्य कलाटणी घेतं. यानंतर जीवनातील वास्तविकता, तिची नोकरी मिळविण्याची जिद्द व वडिलांची असलेली माया या सगळ्यांची घालमेल सहन करत नायिका जिद्दीने आपला जीवनाचा प्रवास करते.  ही तरुणी आयुष्याच्या वळणावर उभ्या ठाकलेल्या संकटाला जिद्दीने तोंड देत परिस्थितीला सामोरे जाते. मनात असेल तर काहीही अश्यक्य नाही, याचे मूर्तिमंत उदहारण या नाटकांतून दाखवण्यात आले आहे.
या नाटकाचे लेखन व दिग्दर्शन प्रताप फड यांनी अतिशय उत्तम रीत्या केले आहे. तरुण कलावंतांची सक्षम टीम 'अनन्या'ला लाभली आहे. ऋतुजा बागवे हीने तिचं उल्हसित होणं, खचणं, भरारी घेणं, आत्मविश्वास मिळवत उभं राहणं ह्या अवस्थांतरासाठी आवश्यक असलेले आवाजातले बदल, शब्दफेक, नजरेचा वापर संयमाने केला आहे त्यामुळे अनन्याच्या भूमिकेला ऋतुजाने योग्य न्याय दिला आहे तसेच प्रमोद पवार यांनी बाबांची भूमिका साकारताना संवेदनशीलतेच प्रत्यय आणून दिला आहे. संदेश बेंद्रे यांचे प्रसन्न नेपथ्य नाटकाला सौंदर्य बहाल करते
या नाटकाचे निर्माते राजेश पाटील, श्रीमती कांचन, सुधीर भट, प्रताप फड असून लेखन व दिग्दर्शन प्रताप फड यांनी केले  आहे. नाटकाचे कलाकार प्रमोद पवार, विशाल मोरे, अनघा भगरे, अजिंक्य ननावरे, सिद्धार्थ बोडके आणि ऋतुजा बागवे आहेत.
प्रताप फड या युवा लेखक व दिग्दर्शक काही वर्षांपूर्वी "अनन्या" ही एकांकिका स्पर्धेतून सादर केली होती. त्यावेळी ती प्रचंड गाजली त्यामुळे या एकांकिकेवरून नाटक बनवताना लेखक म्हणून त्यांच्यावर मोठी जबाबदारी होती ती यांनी खूप चांगल्या प्रकारे पार पडली आहे.

LG unveils its SIGNATURE series in India

Mumbai, January 12, 2018 - LG SIGNATURE product lineup, which brings together the company’s best technology and best designs under a single name was unveiled today in Mumbai. The vision of LG SIGNATURE is to stay pure and sophisticated, true to each product’sessence. The initial offerings in the LG SIGNATURE lineup include a more advanced TWIN Wash™ washing machine, a cutting-edgeDoor-in-Door™ refrigerator, a futuristic hybrid air purifier.

“Our driving principle is to ensure that the essence of our products is preserved from idea generation through to the end-user experience, LG SIGNATURE is the embodiment of everything that is important to LG and we hope to convey that philosophy to customers who appreciate great products from strong brands. I am confident that Indian consumers will like LG SIGNATURE series.” said Youngnam Roh - Director Home Appliances, LG Electronics India.

“LG SIGNATURE series was well received by global consumers; to reach out to Indian consumers, we will create experiential zones so that maximum people can experience this amazing product range.  At the beginning of this year SIGNATURE is first launch from house of LG and I am sure this will be appreciated by consumers as same is developed on a foundation of meaningful innovation and timeless aesthetics.” he added

Commenting at the occasion Mr. Nimesh Shah- Regional Business Head Mumbai LG Electronics India said, “LG SIGNATURE SERIES is the brand’s latest offering for premium requirement of our consumers. This range has a wide array of products that will make any home look and feel rejuvenated. This range is a mix of the best technologies, thereby giving consumers an overall uphaul to a more sophisticated home. This category of premium products boasts of innovation which is completely a big leap ahead of the others.”

Refrigerator that Unveils the Freshness Within

The LG SIGNATURE refrigerator represents the visualization of essence with a fresh take that is both intuitive and evolutionary. As a nod to its innovative spirit, LG has taken its award-winning Door-in-Door™ design one step further by adding a Knock-on Door-in-Door featurethat makes the opaqueDoor-in-Door™compartment transparent with a simple knock. The transparent surface allows customers to peer inside the refrigerator without having to open the door, offering significant energy savings by limiting cold air loss. Even more innovative is the new Auto Door Open feature which automatically opens the door when an individual approach the refrigerator, allowing for quick and easy access even if your arms are full of groceries.

The LG SIGNATURE refrigerator is powered by LG’s Inverter Linear Compressor which automatically adjusts its cooling capacity based on load conditions, generates less internal friction due to its unique design and is backed by a 10-year warranty.

Washing Machine Like No Other

The unique-looking LG SIGNATURE washing machine is an advanced version of the LG TWIN Wash™. The LG SIGNATURE front load washing machine is more durable, more convenient and more sophisticated than ever and features the unique pedestal MINI Wash under the main unit.

The minimalistic design of the LG SIGNATURE washing machine is highlighted by the beautiful Quick Circle User Interface which is touch-enabled and embedded in the glass door that makes it easy to

use when standing. The Push Open washing machine door can be opened even when your hands are full by simply pushing lightly and the enamel coating which gives the washing machine a sophisticated and sleek look also repels fingerprints and corrosion.

The LG SIGNATURE washing machine comes equipped with LG’s proprietary Centum System™ which improves the washing machine’s durability and energy efficiency with an advanced suspension system. Noise emitted while the washing machine is in operation is greatly decreased because the Centum System™ minimizes the tub’s vibrations during a wash cycle.

Air Purifier that Cleans Air Before Your Very Eyes

LG believes that nothing is more important than clean air. The exquisitely designed LG SIGNATURE air purifier allows the air cleaning process to be a visual experience with its innovative transparent panel. Equipped with an advanced Aqua-Cyclone feature, this air purifier harnesses the power of water to filter out harmful chemicals and contaminants while quickly bringing the room to comfortable humidity levels. The unit is equipped with LG’s Semi-Permanent Filter System, allowing consumers to remove, wash and reuse the filters for up to 10 years, saving both time and money.

While fine dust particles are typically invisible to the naked eye, customers can see the air quality of their indoor environment by simply glancing at LG’s Smart PM1.0 Indicator. Positioned around the control display, the indicator uses four different colors of light to signify the concentration of super-fine dust particles.

Products are available for experience at Festival Square - Palladium, High Street – Phoenix, Lower Parel till 26^th January.

"कुठलीही कलाकृती आपलं नशीब घेऊन येत असते" --तेजस्विनी पंडित

    

                    मी सिंधू ताई सपकाळ, तू ही रे असे अनेक सुपरहिट चित्रपट देणारी अभिनेत्री तेजस्विनी पंडितला २०१८ च उत्तरार्ध वर्ष खूप अनुकूल ठरलं आहे. २०१८ मध्ये जणू तिच्यावर हिट चित्रपटांचा वर्षाव झाला आहे. त्याचं कारण म्हणजे नुकतेच तेजस्विनी चे दोन चित्रपट प्रदर्शित झालेत. २०१७ च्या अखेरीस तेजस्विनी चा 'देवा' हा चित्रपट रिलीस झाला तर २०१८ च्या सुरुवातीस संजय जाधव दिग्दर्शित 'ये रे ये रे पैसा' हा चित्रपट प्रदर्शित झाला. मुख्य म्हणजे ह्या दोन्ही चित्रपटांनी थिएटर हाऊसफुल केलं. प्रेक्षकांनी ह्या दोन्ही चित्रपटाला छान प्रतिसाद दिला.

                देवा मध्ये तेजस्विनी लेखिकेच्या भूमिकेतून दिसली. ह्या चित्रपटात पहिल्यांदाच तिने अंकुश चौधरी सोबत काम केलं आहे. चित्रपटात तिने केलेल्या अनोख्या फॅशन बद्दल देखील प्रेक्षकान मध्ये चर्चा रंगली तर 'ये रे ये रे पैसा' मध्ये तेजस्विनी बबली ही भूमिका साकारताना दिसली. सिद्धार्थ जाधव आणि उमेश कामत सोबत तेजस्विनी देखील भाव खाऊन गेली. दिग्दर्शक संजय जाधव ह्यांचासोबत तेजस्विनीचा हा दुसरा सुपरहिट चित्रपट. ह्या दोन्ही चित्रपटाला प्रेक्षकांनी डोक्यावर घेतलं. 'देवा' आणि 'ये रे ये रे पैसा' असे दोन सुपरहिट चित्रपट देऊन तेजस्विनी भलतीच खुष झाली आहे.

                दोन सुपरहिट चित्रपटांचा हिस्सा झाल्यावर तुझा अनुभव कसा होता? ह्याबाबत तिला विचारल्यास ती म्हणाली: "दोन्ही चित्रपट माझ्या साठी महत्वाचे होते आणि दोन्ही चित्रपटांचं चित्रीकरण करत असताना मला फार मज्जा आली. सेन्सॉर बोर्ड च्या नियंमांमुळे देवा 22 डिसेंबर ला प्रदर्शित करण्यात आला आणि येरे येरे पैसा ५ जानेवारी ला प्रदर्शित केला. दोन्ही चित्रपटांच्या तारखान मध्ये काही दिवसांचाच वेळ असल्यामुळे माझी धावपळ होत होती पण दोन्ही चित्रपटांची टीम सपोर्टटिंग होती म्हणून मला बॅलन्स करता आलं. तसंच 'येरे येरे पैसा' मध्ये बरेच कलाकार असल्यामुळे प्रमोशन करायला ते सोप्प जात होतं. मी जेव्हा एखादा चित्रपट करते किंवा एखादं काम करते, त्याचा पुढे काय परिणाम होईल तो कितीपट चालेल हे गृहीत धरून त्या चित्रपटासाठी काम करत नाही. हो! पण निश्चितपणे अपेक्षा असतात. हा चित्रपट कमी धंदा करेल म्हणून मी माझं काम १००% देणार नाही असं गृहीत न धरता कुठल्याही प्रोजेक्ट मध्ये मी त्या चित्रपटाचा १००% भाग होण्याचा प्रयत्न करत असते कारण कुठलीही कलाकृती आपलं नशीब घेऊन येत असते." 

Sonalika Tractors bullish about growth in FY’18; closes YTM FY’18 with 63,205 units, registering a growth of 15.8 %

Mumbai, January 08, 2018: India’s youngest tractor brand, International Tractors Limited (ITL), makers of Sonalika tractors, which built World’s No 1 integrated tractor manufacturing plant in Hoshiarpur, has recorded sales of 63,205 units for April - December, a 15.8% growth for the same period last year. Exports volumes during the same period is 9233 units.

For the month of December, sales were up by 10.7% at 4516 units as against 4080 units in the same month last year. The company remains bullish about its growth trajectory in FY’18 as well. 

Commenting on the growth, Mr. Raman Mittal, Executive Director Sonalika ITL stated: “Good monsoons this year led to a buoyant tractor industry, where Sonalika registered a growth of 15.8% percent during the April-December period, gaining market share. The country witnessed two major policy changes, demonetization and the Goods and Services Tax. After demonetisation, industry de-grew by -13.5 percent in November’16. However, we at Sonalika practice a lean inventory structure and during this time, we remained connected with our farmers and channel partners. With the cash flow situation improving and other factors being conducive, farmers again started purchasing tractors. December 2016 witnessed recovery with industry registering growth (+7.7%) and we continued to grow 18 percent faster than the industry, thus gaining market share. There was a minor blip in tractor sales momentum during June 2017, when participants postponed purchases and de-stocked ahead of the implementation of GST.”

“India offers huge opportunity for the tractor industry as the tractor availability at 20 per 1000 ha is quite low. WhileIndia has 670,000 villages, industry-wide sales have never crossed the number of one sale per village in a year, hence the potential to grow is huge. To address these needs, we at Sonalika firmly believe not only in the concept of Make in India but also in ‘Make Quality in India’, with customized product offerings to meet the needs of farmers across the globe. Being an esteemed part of Champion of Change- NITI Aayog working towards doubling farmers income by 2022, we at Sonalika are continuously working towards this vision and through extensive R&D, we are developing farmer friendly products with advanced technology,” he further added, highlighting Sonalika’s strategy to tap into the immense potential for India’s tractor sector.

Expressions of Interest for IPL Partner Rights

Mumbai, January 12, 2018: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (“BCCI”) wishes to grant certain rights in relation to The VIVO Indian Premier League (“IPL”) as set out below.

The BCCI invites third parties to indicate their interest in acquiring any of the following rights in relation to the IPL:

(a) IPL Official Partner Rights, as summarized in Appendix 1,

(b) IPL Strategic Time Out Partner Rights, as summarized in Appendix 2,

(c) IPL Umpire Partner Rights, as summarized in Appendix 3

together the “Rights”. The Rights set out herein are standard rights made available by BCCI to its Partners; however the same are open to negotiation and customization. The Rights are available in respect of the list of product categories set out in Appendix 4 (each a “Product Category”) for a minimum three year term.

No more than one third party will be granted rights in relation to each Product Category. BCCI intends (but shall not be obliged) to appoint up to a maximum of six Official Partners, one Strategic Timeout Partner and one Umpire Partner. Third parties may express an interest in acquiring the Rights in respect of more than one Product Category but no single third party will be appointed as an IPL Official Partner, IPL Strategic Timeout Partner or IPL Umpire Partner in respect of more than one Product Category.

The grant of the Rights shall be conditional upon the relevant third party entering into a binding agreement with BCCI, the form of which will be sent by BCCI to any relevant third party. No legally binding obligations shall be assumed by or imposed on BCCI or its nominated representatives in connection with this document and its subject-matter, and none of the Rights shall be granted until such time as a binding agreement is entered into by BCCI and any relevant third party.

Neither BCCI nor its officers, employees and/or agents shall, in any circumstances whatsoever, be responsible or liable in any manner or mode by whatever name called or described for any costs, liability, losses, damages or expenses of any kind whatsoever incurred or suffered in connection with this document or as a consequence of the preparation or delivery of any EoI.

Neither the publication of this document nor any part of its content is to be taken as any form of offer capable of acceptance or any commitment or acknowledgment on the part of BCCI to proceed with any EoI or any third party and BCCI reserves the unfettered right not to grant any or all of the Rights at any without giving any reasons.

Interested third parties (including but not limited to a marketing agency) wishing to acquire any of the Rights should make an Expression of Interest in the manner prescribed below.

Each EoI should:

• contain the full name and address of the relevant third party,
• indicate which of the Right/s the third party is interested in acquiring,
• indicate the Product Category or Product Categories in respect of which the third party is interested in being appointed as an IPL partner.

Marketing agencies may submit an EoI subject to the following criteria:

• an EoI submitted by a marketing agency must be in respect of no less than 3 IPL Official Partnerships and each of the IPL Strategic Timeout and IPL Umpire Partnership Rights,
• the marketing agency must include details of its experience in selling rights which are the same as or similar to the Rights together with its outline strategy for selling the Rights,
• the marketing agency must have annual turnover of not less than Rs 50 crores as set out in its latest audited annual accounts for the financial year ending no earlier than 31^st December 2016 and which should be delivered together with the EoI.

Third parties wishing to acquire the Rights on their own behalf do not need to comply with the above criteria for marketing agencies when submitting EoIs. The Rights and also the relevant fees to be paid for the same will be discussed after the delivery of EoIs, with each third party having submitted an EoI and third parties need not include any indicative level of fees for acquiring the Rights in their EoIs.

For the avoidance of doubt, it is clarified that BCCI shall not be obliged to award the Rights to the third party which indicates willingness to pay the highest fees in the course of discussions/ negotiations with BCCI after submitting an EoI. BCCI’s decision in this regard will also depend on a number of other relevant factors including but not limited to the manner in which the third party intends to exploit the Rights and the potential impact of the same on brand IPL as also the fan/ viewer experience, which will be examined/ evaluated by BCCI in the course of discussions/ negotiations with interested third parties who submit an EoI. 

Each EoI must be delivered by email to the following address: marketing@bcci.tv and must be received by 5.00pm IST on 17th January 2018. Any EoIs received after this deadline will not be considered unless BCCI decides otherwise at its discretion.

BCCI anticipates a period of negotiation with third parties submitting EoIs till 31^st January 2018, and does not intend to consider any offer for the Rights which is received after 31^st January 2018. The above time schedule is subject to revision by BCCI in its discretion.                                

Further details on:

http://www.iplt20.com/news/113864/expressions-of-interest-for-ipl-partner-rights

Gold’s Gym: 12 personalities, 12 inspirations, 12 fitness mantras, all in 1 calendar

 India, January 11th, 2018:  Let’s celebrate life and fitness. Gold’s Gym one of the leading fitness chains globally started the new year with a bang -- 12 eminent personalities and 12 inspirational stories , all rolled into one big aspiration called the Gold's Gym Calendar 2018. The fitness brand has chosen eminent and multi personalities from different walks of life who have shaped lives and have made enormous contributions to the nation. While the overall theme of the Gold's Gym Calendar is fitness, these personalities have been positioned as “Achievers of the year” from their respective fraternity simply because they have done justice to their work and at the same time they wear fitness on their sleeves on a day to day basis. 

Packaged in a stylish rectangular box, this limited edition release marks the first time that all your fitness icons have appeared in one multi-fitness calendar. Each calendar page showcases their achievements and their fitness mantras and there is a small video which narrates their story which is displayed on the Gold’s Gym website. These videos are linked to the calendar through a QR code. The 12 personalities who aptly show up in 12 months are: 

1. January - Mr. Sangram Singh – International Wrestler, Motivational Speaker & Sports Psychologist

2. February - Mr. Ranveer Brar – Celebrity Chef

3. March - Mr. Abhishek Ganguly – Managing Director, PUMA India

4. April - Mr. Terence Lewis – Choreographer & Founder of Terence Lewis Professional Training Institute & Contemporary Dance Company

5. May - Mr. Matthew Spacie – Founder, Magic Bus (NGO) & Co-Founder, Cleartrip.com

6. June - Mr. Ritesh Sidhwani – Co-Founder, Excel Entertainment

7. July- Mr. Vivek Singh – Joint Managing Director, Procam International

8. August - Mr. Upendra Jain – Director, Sports & Youth Welfare, Madhya Pradesh

9. September - Mr. Rahil Shah – Director, NM Medical

10. October - Ms. Venil Ali – City Director, Teach for India

11. November - Meet Bros. – Music Composers & Singers

12. December - Ms. Sangeeta Rao – Television & Film Director

The launch of the Gold's Gym Calendar 2018 took place at Tote on the Turf, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai at the hands of the very 12 celebs who are featured in the Calendar over a wine and cheese session that was attended by the who's who. 

Commenting on the launch, Ms. Shraddha Sheth – VP Sales, Operations and Marketing, Gold's Gym said: “We are very happy to introduce Gold's Gym Calendar 2018 with innovation that personifies the brand. Gold's Gym is synonymous with fitness and we strongly believe that there are only a few steps between you and the better version of you. This calendar showcases fitness from personalities that come from various walks of life and not necessarily from body building or athlete point of view. Each of these celebs have their own ways of looking at fitness and contributing to the cause of fitness. The key message which we wish to convey is - People with FIT bodies, FIT minds and FIT spirits, are capable to make the nation fit.”

Gold’s Gym has been introducing annual calendars since a decade for its premium members, vendor partners, associate brand partners, etc. The brand has successfully completed 15 years of unrivalled success in providing the finest equipment and fitness knowledge available to its members to achieve their individual potential. Gold’s Gym India has been shaping lives in India since the past 15 years with 125+ clubs across 85+ cities in India. The brand believes in shaping bodies as well as lives. 

With the efforts of Mr.Jagdish Valecha – Chairman and three dynamic Directors – Mr. Rajesh Advani, Mr. G. Ramchandran and Mr. Karan Valecha Gold’s Gym has achieved multiple awards for excellence under its belt and has expanded its fitness profile to give best customer experience with excellent mix of equipment, well qualified trainers who undergo continuous knowledge upgrade with in house fitness institute, we have and will always endeavour to help our customers to achieve their fitness goals.

तेजस्विनी पंडितची अमिताभ बच्चन यांच्यासाठी खास भेट

तुम्हाला हे माहितीये का? - तेजस्विनी पंडितच्या आई ज्योती चांदेकर यांनी बिग बी सोबत काम केलंय!

ये रे ये रे पैसा च्या टीमने 'अमिताभ बच्चन' ह्यांची भेट घेतली जिथे चित्रपटाच्या स्टारकास्टने बिग बी सोबत क्वालिटी टाइम स्पेंड केला. परंतु ये रे ये रे पैसाच्या बबलीकडे म्हणजेच तेजस्विनी पंडितकडे बिग बी साठी एक खास गोष्ट दाखवण्यासारखी होती.  

तेजस्विनी पंडीतने आपल्या आईचा एक व्हिडीओ बिग बीना दाखवला परंतु हा व्हिडीओ होता खास! कारण या व्हिडीओमध्ये तेजस्विनीच्या आईंसोबत म्हणजे ज्योती चांदेकरांसोबत खुद्द अमिताभ बच्चन होते. १९७२ साली प्रदर्शित झालेल्या  बी आर इशारा दिग्दर्शित 'एक नजर' ह्या चित्रपटात ज्योती चांदेकर यांनी अमिताभ बच्चन यांच्या सावत्र आईची भूमिका केली होती. आणि त्या वेळेस त्या अवघ्या १६ वर्षांच्या होत्या. 

तेजस्विनी पंडितने बिग बीसोबतच्या या भेटीत बिग बीना  एक नजर या चित्रपटातली एक व्हिडीओ क्लिप दाखवली, ज्यात ज्योती चांदेकर आणि अमिताभ बच्चन यांचे संभाषण असलेले दृश्य आहे. हि व्हिडीओ क्लिप स्वतः ज्योती चांदेकर यांनी आपल्या सोशल मीडियावर हि पोस्ट केली आहे. 

स्वतःच्या आईचा व्हिडीओ अमिताभ बच्चन यांना दाखवणे आणि त्यांच्याकडून काय प्रतिक्रिया येईल हे पाहणे, हे सगळी इव्हेंट वर्णन करण्यासारखी आहे त्याबाबत तेजस्विनी सांगते, ''मी हे फार आधी प्लॅन केलं होतं की  जेव्हा मी अमिताभजींना भेटेन तेव्हा  मी त्यांना माझ्या आईसोबतचा त्यांचा हा व्हिडीओ नक्की दाखवणार. माझ्या आईची पण हि खूप इच्छा होती. पण त्यांना भेटायला जाताना मी थोडी नर्व्हस  होते. बिग बींकडे एवढा वेळ असेल का? इतके मोठे कलाकार किती लोक त्यांना भेटतं  असतील. माझा हा व्हिडीओ पाहण्यात त्यांना कितपत रस असेल मला माहित नव्हते. म्हणून मी तिथे पोचल्यावर 'ये रे ये रे पैसा' बाबतची चर्चा करून झाल्यावर त्यांची परवानगी घेतली. आणि मग त्यांना हा व्हिडीओ दाखवला. माझ्या आईसोबत त्यांनी एका चित्रपटात काम केलंय हे मी सांगितल्यावर त्यांना कौतुक वाटलं. त्यांना चित्रपटाचं नाव आठवत नव्हतं. पण हा एक सुंदर नॉस्टॅल्जिया दिल्याबद्दल त्यांनी मला धन्यवाद म्हटलं . He was quiet happy." 

तेजस्विनी पुढे म्हणाली, "मी त्यांना हे हि सांगितलं कि माझे बाबा तुमचे फार मोठे फॅन होते. जेव्हा कुली चित्रपटाच्या शूटिंग वेळेस तुमचं मेजर अकॅसिडेन्ट झालेलं तेव्हा माझ्या बाबांनी सिद्धिविनायकाकडे साकडं घातलेलं. आणि तुम्ही बरे झालात तसे बाबा चालत सिद्धिविनायकाला गेले आणि सोन्याच्या दुर्वा गणपतीला अर्पण केल्या होत्या. आमची तेव्हा सोन्याच्या दुर्वा घेण्याइतकी आर्थिक परिस्थिती नव्हती, पण बाबा तुमचे खरंच फार मोठे फॅन होते. त्यांना हे ऐकून फार कौतुक आणि समाधान वाटलं."