ET NOW & Kotak Mutual Fund embark on the third edition of ‘Kotak SIP Day’

                                                                                   

Mumbai, September 2018: ET NOW, India’s leading business news channel, for the third consecutive year associated with Kotak Mutual Fund for the Kotak SIP Day. Earmarked every year as the day to educate investors & commoners on the benefits of investing and growing your wealth with the help of SIPs, the 3^rdedition focused  on ‘How to pick the right SIP’.  Held in Mumbai, the mega investor education initiative event was hosted by Nikunj Dalmia, Executive Editor, ET NOW and present on the occasion was Mr. Nilesh Shah, MD, Kotak Mahindra AMC.

The Kotak SIP Day is a platform to encourage and educate investors and prospective investors alike on the benefits of investing and wealth management whilst maintaining the focus on how to pick the right SIP. This edition while encouraging people to invest in SIPs, also helps them choose the right SIP based on their financial goals and to ensure that their portfolios are balanced.  

The event saw engaging discussions with influencers, market experts, investors & laymen on investments in SIP, the importance of financial freedom and how citizens should plan their finances. The panelists includedLakshmi Iyer, Chief Investment Officer (Debt) & Head Products, Kotak Mutual Fund, Ashish Modani, Founder SLA Financial Solutions, Hemant Rustagi - CEO, Wiseinvest Advisors, Anshul Saighal, Head-PMS-Kotak AMC amongst others. 

Speaking on the initiative, MK Anand, CEO & MD, Times Network says, “We are happy to partner with Kotak Mutual Fund for the SIP Day which is in its third consecutive year. SIP, today is a crucial component for people to plan and secure their financial goals. In its third edition, Kotak SIP Day continues to educate Indians to choose the right plans thereby empowering them to build a secured financial future. We hope this initiative encourages more and more people to understand the importance and benefits of investing through SIP.”

Commenting on the initiative, Nilesh Shah, MD, Kotak Mahindra AMC said, “At Kotak MF we want to popularize SIP day as much as Valentine day. SIP is an optimum solution for creating wealth. We want to ensure that common Indian participate in the growth story of India through SIP.”

As part of the awareness campaign, two cluster events were executed in Mumbai for focused groups of Swiggy delivery boys and healthcare professionals from Jaslok hospital to convey the benefits and variety of SIPs available in the market. The prime focus of these sessions was to educate the participants to decide on the right SIP that meets their financial objective and assists them in achieving their financial goals. A mass media campaign was activated across TV, print, radio, mobile and social media enabling a wider reach and participation. 

India’s premier hip-hop star DIVINE announces Gully Fest

~Presented by Red Bull Music, Gully Fest is a one-day festival dedicated to all elements of hip-hop culture; to feature acts like DIVINE’s band Gully Gang, Delhi Sultanate and Begum X and local hip-hop stars; to be held in Mumbai on September 22~

September 2018 – For many, DIVINE is hip-hop. Reinforcing that connection is the rapper’s newest endeavour, Gully Fest – a one-day festival dedicated to every element of hip-hop culture.

Slated to be held in Mumbai on September 22, Red Bull Music Presents Gully Fest will feature the biggest and upcoming stars of desi hip-hop, professional MCs and DJs, beatboxers, b-boys and showcase the best of street culture in India.

The line-up includes Gully Gang (DIVINE and his live band that includes drummer Jai Row Kavi, guitarist Randolph Correia and bassist Krishna Zaveri, alongside hypeman and visual director, JD and turntablist Spindoctor); reggae and dub artists Delhi Sultanate and Begum X and some of Mumbai’s most promising acts like Enkore, D’evil, MC Altaf, Gravity, Dee MC, 7 BantaiZ, Proof and Major C.

An intrinsic part of hip-hop culture, b-boying in recent years has seen an upsurge in popularity in India, and Gully Fest will also showcase the dance style courtesy three-time Red Bull BC One India Champion, Flying Machine.

To attend, people must RSVP on Insider.in.

Why Gully Fest?

Over the past couple of years, hip-hop has become the voice of new India, giving the underrepresented a platform for self-expression. At the centre of this cultural storm is DIVINE, India’s premier hip-hop star.

Gully Fest is a celebration of all that makes Indian hip-hop one of the most popular genres of music amongst young Indians today – a cultural phenomenon.

“Gully Fest is the voice of streets. It’s not just a stage, it is a community of voices from my generation that are only just starting to get heard. This is only just the start,” says DIVINE aka Vivian Fernandes.

With awards and accolades to his name, DIVINE’s fiery, anger-spitting verses have struck a chord with everyone from Dharavi to Darjeeling. Central to rise of the ‘gully rap’ movement, with hit singles like ‘Meri gully mein’, ‘Jungli sher’, ‘Farak’ and ‘One side’ DIVINE’s brutally honest Hindi rap draws inspiration from his own life and the streets of Mumbai, set to beats that wouldn’t be out of place in a Los Angeles studio.

DIVINE is working on his debut album, slated to be released later this year.

Gig details

City: Mumbai

Date: September 22
Day: Saturday

Entry: By RSVP only on Insider.in

About Gully Fest

Gully Fest is a celebration of hip-hop and street culture and a platform for self-expression for young India, conceptualised by DIVINE, presented by Red Bull Music and produced by OML.

Reliance Entertainment and Imtiaz Ali to make a film on the eternal love story of Radha Krishna

Reliance Entertainment and Imtiaz Ali’s Window Seat Films LLP, will produce the film

Mumbai, September 2, 2018: On the auspicious occasion of the festival of Janmashtami, Anil D. Ambani owned Reliance Entertainment and Imtiaz Ali’s Window Seat Films, LLP, today announced that they will be producing a film on the eternal love story of Radha and Krishna; an epic that has travelled down generations and folklore transcending the boundaries of culture, geography and tradition.

The Radha Krishna love story is incredibly profound and sublime, unlike any love story. Their legend is not just celebrated and worshipped in India, but also globally. So great was their love for each other that even today Radha’s name is mentioned whenever Krishna is referred to and Krishna worship is thought to be incomplete without Radha. Millions of people across generations have been mesmerized by the Radha Krishna love story.

To be written and directed by Imtiaz, this film is one of his long cherished projects; a love story very close to his heart that he has always wanted to explore on the big screen. The research on the film is currently underway.

A master story teller, writer, director, Imtiaz has received wide appreciation and acclaim from audiences and critics alike, in addition to blockbuster success at the box office. He has won several awards over the years since the release of his first film in 2005.

Talking about the project Imtiaz said, "I have always been fascinated by the eternal love story of Radha and Krishna. In all of Indian folklore I know of no other story, which is so intensely personal and yet has such an epic scale. It has been my dream to step into the world of Radha Krishna."

While this epic will be one of Imtiaz's upcoming directorial ventures, it is not the one that he will be directing next due to the extensive research and pre-production that is required for a project of this scale.

Shibasish Sarkar of Reliance Entertainment said, “The story of Radha Krishna is one the most fascinating love stories of all times and Imtiaz is India’s most accomplished film maker in this space. In its reach and appeal, it transcends boundaries of culture and language. Imtiaz's idea to bring this eternal love story to the big screen is extremely fascinating and we are delighted to partner with him on this journey. We are exploring various collaborations on the project to make it of a scale befitting its epic nature."

SOTC Travel introduces “Holiday Essentials” a retail portfolio for hassle free travel

Choosing the right travel gear for your trip can feel overwhelming. With the Indian traveller becoming open to newer experiences, SOTC has witnessed a rapid change in how a tourist now wants to experience his vacations.

To make these experiences easy to enjoy for the customer, SOTC has launched “Holiday Essentials” keeping in mind the type of vacation and destination requirement. The ‘Holiday Essentials’ range is an integral part of SOTC’s services and have been designed to make every vacation worry free by understanding the customer’s minute necessities.

SOTC Travel has witnessed the change in travel experiences over the years and has observed a growth in queries for the inclusion of various kinds of experiences which is about 30% to 35% as compared to the last year. Being a new age travel curator, SOTC strives to make holidays a priority for every Indian. To accommodate these new requirements of the present day traveller, SOTC has included a strong line up of their own Holiday Essentials range of travel merchandise along with a few other Indian and international brands on their website https://www.sotcholidayessentials.com/.

This merchandise website currently provides around 70 unique products across categories. Bringing together a range of accessories to help relieve discomfort and boredom are a fantastic way to beat the travelling blues! SOTC ‘Holiday Essentials’ line offers a wide array of products, from neck pillows to hand warmers, adaptors to backpacks. There are plenty of nifty gadgets too; such as compact portable luggage weighing scales, padlocks and waterproof pouches. It includes SOTC’s private label under the brand name of “Holiday Essentials” and mix of international brands like Osprey, Nrit, Trekmates and award winning Indian brands like Tag8. Customers can also place orders at their nearest SOTC store.

Holiday Essentials enables customers to have all of their travel merchandise needs under one roof along with a wide range of options to choose from. The prime objective is to provide complete solution and 360 degree approach to travelling, which makes vacationers feel safe, trendy and comfortable.

Speaking about the website’s offerings, Daniel D’souza- Head of Sales, India & NRI Markets & E-Commerce SOTC Travel said “In our constant endeavor to enhance customer delight, SOTC Travel has introduced ‘Holiday Essentials’ a one-stop solution for all travel retail needs. Travel retail is an extremely dynamic channel that represents a huge untapped opportunity in the marketplace. We have observed huge potential to penetrate in this intrepid market by creating something new and exciting for travellers and that primarily includes making it easy for our customers to find a one-stop solution for all their travel needs. Whether travelling on business or for leisure, passengers will find their choice of travel accessories at SOTC Holiday Essentials.

This feature will open doors to something bigger and create a system of ease and comfort while a customer finds that we offer multi-category credentials to the industry with the promise of efficient functionality. While travelling, practicality leads the way. With this wide array of travel and lifestyle solutions, we aim to be a trustworthy companion on everyday’s adventures. Wherever the destination is, we aim that ‘Holiday Essentials’ will be an indispensable part of our discerning customer’s journey.”

Imagica Partners With Artha Animation & A Richer Lens For Animated Series

~India’s first Theme Park Destination unveils a first of its kind deal as part of its 360 degree marketing campaign for owned IPs~

~For the first time in India, popular home-grown characters of Imagica Tubbby, Bow Wow, Hippy, Roberto and Rajasaurus to spread magic on screen through fascinating animated content ~

National XX, 2018: Hot on the foot of winning the Best Licensee Award in the Theme & Amusement Park industry at the India Licensing Expo 2018, India’s largest theme park destination, Imagica announces the next big ticket deal foraying into animation. Associating with one of India’s leading animation hub, Artha Animation and a production house A Richer Lens Entertainment headed by Vivek B. Agrawal, Imagica is set to up its benchmark of successfully establishing intriguing and unique concepts such as integration of Chhota Bheem with Green Gold Animation, Mr. India ride based on the iconic movie, and much more.

Bringing a never-seen-before disruption in the culture of home-grown characters existing in India, Imagica plans to infuse screen life to the Stars of Imagica – Tubbby - the Imagica mascot, Bow Wow- the Detective, Hippy- the singing hippopotamus, Roberto- the superstar Chef and Rajasaurus- the friendly dinosaur. These endearing characters are already cherished by more than 75 Lakh guests till date through varied rides and shows based on them, and meet & greets at Imagica, as well as through lovable and quirky merchandise available at retail stores that customers have taken home as souvenirs.

The project, backed by India’s leading animation hub, Artha Animation and renowned production house A Richer Lens Entertainment, aims to create an international quality animation series featuring the Stars of Imagica. The first series is slated to have 13 hours of content.

Delighted to announce the association, Dhimant Bakshi, Jt. CEO, Adlabs Entertainment Limited shares, “We are constantly progressing with the needs and wants of the new-age consumer, ensuring our consistent presence in their lives. We have received immense love and recall for our characters outside the park as well, through the merchandise setups. It is this affection that provides us the impetus to cut through the clutter and invest on more such content that gets us closer to our guests, not only when they visit us, but also outside the park through various platforms.” Dhimant further exclaims, “Artha Animation and A Richer Lens Entertainment have made an impressive mark in the industry through their dynamic and creative content. We feel their vibrancy matches perfectly with Imagica’s zest to create wholesome entertainment. We are very excited to see this association through and I am confident that our consumers will love the content that we plan to launch by end of this year. ”

Speaking about the association, Gaurav Malhotra, CEO, Artha Animation exclaims, “We at ARTHA are really excited about the association, as Imagica has an enormous array of exceptional

characters and our young & vibrant team is all set to bring these characters to life. We are pretty confident that kids across the globe are going to love the super adventure with Tubbby, Roberto, Bow Wow, Hippy and others. We are thrilled to ink this new deal to bring highly entertaining series with immense fun and learning to the audiences and will bring surprises and delight the viewers as they see the first look in the coming months.”

Excited about the unique deal, Vivek B.Agarwal, CEO, A Richer Lens Entertainment shares, “We, at A Richer Lens, are passionate about creating high quality content for children. Using a cross platform, multimedia storytelling approach, we are truly excited about bringing to life Imagica's beloved characters in a way that extends the thrilling Imagica experience into the homes and hearts of children everywhere”

The association with Artha Animation and A Richer Lens Entertainment is a part of Imagica’s exemplary marketing campaign for character promotion. The 360 degree approach includes BTL activations in multiple schools, colleges, malls and corporate bodies in Gujarat and Maharashtra, along with presence of character merchandise across Hamleys and Zontom stores as well as all major ecommerce outlets.

Imagica is associated with Cello for their Back To School products line with licensing of Imagica characters, and Havmor with a licensing deal of Imagica’s mascot, Tubbby to feature on Havmor ice creams. As part of its unique associations, Imagica has also ventured into a partnership with leading education and Innovation Company NELTAS for their education content for children in standard 2nd to 5th.

LG India introduces LG CANDY Smartphone at Rs. 6,699

                                 -  Offers three different back cover color options in Sliver, Blue and Gold

Mumbai, 29th August 2018 — LG Electronics India today launched the LG Candy smartphone in India. Priced at INR 6,999, the newly launched smartphone comes with changeable back cover concept that let’s one ‘Live Now, Live Colourful’.

Designed for a modern, seamless look, The LG Candy is equipped with the advanced 8MP rear camera and a high resolution 5MP front camera for shooting selfies. It offers advanced camera UX features along with low-light photography function that delivers brighter and clearer images. Popular features like Auto Shot, Gesture Shot, Flash for Selfie and Quick Share have also been carried over in the new LG Candy smartphone.

With the introduction of the new LG Candy, consumers will now have more options than before in choosing the right smartphone that best expresses their individuality. With black as default back cover, LG is offering three additional covers color options; Bluewhich is inspired by the beautiful blue Sea, Silver shade that is developed to appeal both men and women who appreciate finer things in life and Gold for strong color saturation that is unique among current generation of smartphones.

    

To improve the camera functionality experience, ‘Flash Jump Shot’ feature has been added which captures a picture every three seconds (up to 20 photos) and stitches the images together into a fun GIF for easy sharing. The feature can be used both with the front or rear camera.

“LG Candy smartphone is focused on delivering even more value to consumers looking for the right device that fits their lifestyle and needs,” said Mr. Advait Vaidya, LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “We’re confident to capture the hearts and minds of consumers in the fast-moving market with our Candy smartphone, its beautiful covers, camera technology and other convenient features.”

The LG Candy will be available starting 1^st Sep 2018

LG Candy Specifications:^*

·                     Chipset: 1.3 GHz Quad-Core

·                     Display: 5.0-inch HD On-cell Touch (1280 x 720 / 294ppi)

·                     Memory: 2GB RAM / 16GB ROM / microSD (up to 32GB)

·                     Camera: Rear 8MP / Front 5MP

·                     Battery: 2,500mAh (removable)

·                     Operating System: Android 7.1.2 Nougat

·                     Size: 146.3 x 73.2 x 8.2mm

·                     Weight: 152g

·                     Network: LTE / 3G / 2G

·                     Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11 b, g, n) / Bluetooth 4.2 / USB 2.0 Type B

·                     Colors: Product Black (Covers: Blue, Silver, Gold)

·                     Other: FM Radio / Flash Jump Shot / Music Flash / Time Helper / Quick Capture

Suzuki Motorcycle India announces contribution to PM Relief Fund

Will be organizing service camps in Kerala across the network.

New Delhi, August 29, 2018: In a bit to aid the process of return to normalcy in the flood-effected state of Kerala, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd. (SMIPL) a subsidiary of two-wheeler manufacturer, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan has contributed of INR 1 Crore to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund.

Mr. Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL) said, “In this difficult time, we stand with people of Kerala and extend our full support to bring normalcy in the state.

We wish for a speedy recovery of the state and hope for improvement of affected people.”

The cheque of INR 1 Crore has been deposited to Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF), as a contribution to help rehabilitate the affected people in the state and provision for the loss caused due to the natural calamity. 

SMIPL has also announced a 10-day special service camp from August 30th to September 08th, 2018 across all its network in Kerala. Each flood affected vehicle reported at any Suzuki dealership or authorised service centre in the state shall be inspected for damages and brought to a road-worthy condition. The SMIPL networks shall check and rectify the vehicle without charging any labour costs to customer. Engine oil and filter shall also be replaced in affected vehicles as free of cost to customer. In case where a major damage has been caused to the vehicle due to water logging, the SMIPL network representatives will assist customers with the insurance claim formalities. In case where the insurance does not cover the damage to vehicle, customers shall be offered special discount on parts.

As an advisory, SMIPL has also requested customers not to start the vehicle if they suspect water would have gone inside the engine due to vehicle submerging.  For any further queries, customers can call on SMIPL toll free number - 1800-121-7996.

LG INTRODUCES Q7 WITH SMARTER & MORE PREMIUM FEATURES

-LG launches Q7 to delight the Indian users @ Rs. 15,990

Mumbai, 29^th August 2018 - After the LG Q6 and Q6+ launch last year, which created a milestone for its high sales in India, LG Electronics has launched the new smartphones under its Q series called the LG Q7. With an intelligent balance of premium features and value, the smartphones will be available across all leading retail outlet stores starting 1^st Sep 2018.

Upgraded to high-end features such as IP68 Water and Dust resistance, MIL-STD 810G certified for Durable Build , Portrait mode, QLens, DTS: X 3D Surround Sound, and a fingerprint sensor on the back, LG Q7 will offer many of LG’s most sought after, premium features at an extremely attractive price.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr.Advait Vaidya, Business Head- Mobiles, LG India, said, “We are happy to introduce new smartphones in our best-selling Q series. LG Q7 is a balanced smartphone with the latest premium features like in recently introduced LG G7+ThinQ. The Q7 is a great combination of features, design, performance and price. We are confident that the consumers who are looking for a balanced smartphone with the premium features will find the LG Q7 very hard to resist.”

Some of the key features are:

Design and Durability - The LG Q7 features a 2.5D Arc Glass design with rounded-edges that makes the device comfortable to hold and operate with one hand. The metallic body and rear metal frame of the Q7 is able to stand up to the rough and tumble of active use thanks to its IP68-certified water and dust resistance rating & MIL-STD 810G certified for Durable Build

The addition of the Smart Rear Key fingerprint sensor complements the premium experience of the LG Q7. The rear fingerprint sensor located conveniently below the camera lens not only allows users to unlock the phone easily, it can also double as the camera shutter button, take screenshots and control the notification bar. 

Camera - On the front, the LG Q7 features an 8MP camera Wide Angle Lens that captures more of the background or more friends. New to the LG Q7 is Portrait mode that allows users to take selfies with blurred backgrounds for a pleasing bokeh effect. With the LG Q7, shutterbugs won’t miss any shots with Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF) on the rear camera, 23 percent faster than traditional auto focus.

Artificial Intelligence – LG Q7 has Q-Lens, a useful camera AI feature until now only available on LG’s premium smartphones. Leveraging AI technology for image recognition, QLens lets users use the camera to improve the image searching and online shopping experience. Capture any item with QLens and get information on where to buy the product online as well as recommendations of similar items. QLens can also perform an image search to see matching or similar images of food, clothing, celebrities or landmarks such as buildings and statues.

Audio - The LG Q7 is also the first in its price range to offer DTS:X to deliver virtual 3D surround sound, up to 7.1 channel audio through headphones for users to enjoy their favorite entertainment while on the move.

Battery – Equipped with Qualcomm's Fast Charge technology, Q7’s battery can be charged to 60 percent in about 60 minutes for added user convenience.

The LG Q7 will priced at 15,990/-

Key Specifications: 

Chipset	1.5 GHz Octa-Core
Display	5.5-inch 18:9 FHD+ FullVision Display (2160 x 1080 / 442ppi)
Memory	Q7: 3GB RAM / 32GB ROM / microSD (up to 2TB)
Camera	Q7 : Rear 13MP with PDAF / Front 8MP
Battery	3,000mAh
OS	Android Oreo
Size/Weight	143.8 x 69.3 x 8.4mm/145g
Network	LTE / 3G / 2G
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b, g, n / Bluetooth 4.2 BLE / NFC / USB Type-C
Colors	Q7: Aurora Black / Moroccan Blue
Others	Fingerprint Scanner / QLens / DTS:X 3D Surround Sound / IP68 Water and Dust Resistance / Google Assistant / Face Recognition / Smart Rear Key / Fast Charging / MIL-STD 810G Compliant / Portrait Mode / Flash Jump Cut / Music Flash / Timer Helper / FM Radio