Virani Gems presents minimalist Jewellery for Maximum Style Virani gems, jewellery, Minimalist Jewellery, Style,

Mumbai, 2016 May XXVIII: This summer, trade your intense jewellery for modern day simplicity with Viranigems.com as it introduces new jewellery collection of minimalistic inspired assortments.  

Viranigems.com, an online portal for diamond jewellery from the house of Virani Group brings in a comprehensive collection of minimalistic jewellery with a combination of diamond pieces like rings, pendants and earrings.  

Tapping into a more minimalist vibe, the exquisite collection is inspired by the unfussiness aspects and subtle nuances of the season as visualized by a fashion conscious modern woman. Embellished with delicate diamonds, the collection is crafted in white, rose and yellow gold in a new, neat, simple and modern way, something fun and elegant but also for everyday.  Using only the finest quality and ethically soured diamonds, this collection is artistically crafted to woo women, making them the ultimate steal.

Made for the chic Indian women who consider jewellery to be an extension of their personality, the overall design has a note of note of old spirit with a tremendous ‘now’ appeal. Gone are the days of over doing your bridal attire with heavy jewellery. If you are a summer bride, look without breaking into a sweat, let your jewellery shine by keeping it relatively simple. Adding a innocence and traditional appeal to the occasions, minimalistic jewellery can be teamed up with just not an Indian attire but a western dress as well.

Appearing in standout and delicate versions of the hottest trends, the collection is tastefully crafted through modular techniques, layering, and unique cuts.  Traditional, classic and brilliantly beautiful, each piece is unique in its intricacy yet refined in its romantic theme.

Displaying a fine ensemble of inimitable designs, the collection offers best in class diamonds and designs that are shaped to mesmerize the contemporary modern woman.

Ignite your love this season
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With the Hearts on Fire Collection by Virani

Mumbai, 2016 May XXVII: This season, make your special ones feel extraordinary by giving them something just as beautiful as them.

Viranigems.com, an online portal for diamond jewellery from the House of Virani Group brings in a stunning collection of jewellery intricately designed rings, pendants and earrings and diamond ensemble.  

A symbol of love and commitment, Hearts on Fire Collection represents eternal trust and hopefulness. The pieces are both elegant and desirable in a fresh and modern style. Embellished with delicate diamonds, which are considered to be prestigious, status and class defining jewel, the collection is crafted in white, rose red and yellow gold in a new, simple and modern way. The collection includes jewelry pieces that are fun and elegant for everyday fashion.  The limited edition pieces are all set to remind you of your special moment, each day of your life.

Using the finest quality and ethically soured diamonds, this collection is artistically crafted to make your special one stand out. The collection is made for the couples who like to celebrate their love and affection for each other without waiting for special occasions.

The brand has gone to great lengths to provide their customers with unique styles exemplifying a step up from the ordinary to the extraordinary, not only in assortment, but also in quality and workmanship. Displaying a fine ensemble his collection extends beyond just Bridal; it also features a wide array of diamond fashion and diamond basics.

Launched in 2016 by young entrepreneurs, Viranigems.com introduces an innovative way of buying classy yet affordable diamond jewellery online. The new entrant offers timeless collections of creative pre-made designs to its stakeholder allowing complete freedom to customize and create unique diamond jewellery pieces.

The company has a direct access to diamond cutting and polishing factory as well as jewellery designers and jewellery manufacturing facilities though a diverse network of associate companies across the globe. The parent firm B. Virani & Co. Is a private diamond cutting and polishing firm whose operation span the globe. With a robust network spanning across India and Canada along with superior manufacturing capability and state-of-the-art infrastructure the diamond conglomerate has been delivering maximum value to both their business partners and end customers. With a lineage of 50 years and three generations of industry experience, VIRANI focuses on craftsmanship, quality and best-in-class products.

Creators of an impeccable collection to suit every taste, VIRANI with changing times and varying expectations of consumers comes in as an e-tailer with the vision. It enables the consumers to experience the power of online jewellery shopping with a difference and break the myths attached to online diamond and jewellery shopping. VIRANI’s unique demand driven business model helps save customers up to 20-30% over retail prices.

With an aim to revolutionize the online jewellery shopping experience      Viranigems.com aims to offer customers the luxury to create customized bespoke items at exceptionally affordable prices thus making lack of choices and budget no more a constraint. Since transparency holds key, all jewellery pieces purchased from VIRANI come with certificate of authenticity from leading gemological institutes as well as with a price breakdown of how much customers paid for the diamonds, metal and making chargers. At VIRANI customers can enjoy luxurious shopping experience from the comfort of their homes and benefit from various promotional offers, 30 Day Money Back Policy, and Lifetime Exchange offers.

The collection is available on Viranigems.com
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Zor ka Jhatka Dheere Se

Career Launcher organized a session, “Zor ka Jhatka Dheere Se” at the YMCA, New Delhi for candidates who recently cracked the CAT exam and are now preparing for their respective B-schools. The event featured sessions by Gautam Puri, Sreenivasan R., Gautam Bawa amongst others, who shared their wisdom along with some helpful tips from their own experiences to make sure the students make the most of the 2 years that lie ahead. The shift from being a B-school aspirant to B-school resident is remarkable and surely, the students felt much better prepared for it after the event. The speakers made sure they extinguish the anxiety that crept in every student mind, helped them realise opportunities and focused on bringing the purpose of good education to light.

Career Launcher has always focussed on nurturing students, preparing them for all possible challenges that lie ahead and this was clearly noticeable when the students shared their experiences. The attendees showed immense appreciation for the priceless mentoring the Gurus of CL had offered. For the student now, it’s all uphill from here. With their dreams in sights, they now look forward to 2, very fruitful years, prepared to reach for the stars and realize their true potential.

Gautam Puri, Vice Chairman and MD, CL Educate says, “We are happy for these young aspirants who made it to India’s top B-schools. While we wish them luck, it’s important for them to know how these 2 years would be. At this event, me and other CL mentors would prepare them to get ready for the grindJ”.

The event aimed at acquainting students with the culture and life at a B-school well before they actually start their B-school journey. The main highlights of the sessions are as follows:

• 5% of IIM students don’t finish their 2 year program. They are thrown out because of academic performance. How to cope-up with the academics
• Student should begin the journey with end in mind.
• Money should not be an issue with these students as the orbit has changed for these students. But the session will focus on importance of Purpose.
• If student wants to focus on a startup, this is the right time. How to go about it.
• Peer group is going to be the best teacher, not the curriculum and professors. How to make use of it?

The Billboard Music Awards 2016 attracts 1.2 million viewers

 

From the world premiere of Adele’s new music video to Madonna’s tribute to Prince, the Billboard Music Awards 2016 saw it all.  Aired on May 23^rd, the award telecast experienced a TV viewership of 1.2 million people in India. The event was showcased on VH1 across two time slots:

The first telecast happened along with the US live telecast from6:30 AM to 9:30 AM, attracting an Indian TV audience of 0.5 million viewers. The repeat telecast from 9 PM to 12 AMsaw a higher viewership of 0.76 million people.

The event saw its highest TV viewership in the state of Maharashtra which had a 12% share of the show’s total viewers.

In the words of music journalist, Arjun S Ravi, “Indians have been tripping over western music since the 20s.” And the numbers prove it right.

Lumax Industries makes strategic move in Taiwan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

·         Opens in-House Design Centre to strengthen its designing capabilities

·         Design centre to be springboard for doing business in Japan, South Korea and mainland China in future

New Delhi, May 24, 2016: Lumax Industries Limited (BSE: 517206 | NSE: LUMAXIND), the leader in Automotive Lighting and illumination products has made strategic business move in “Taiwan” and inaugurated its State-of-the-art Design Centre in Taiwan to strengthen its in-house design capabilities. The new Design Centre has been inaugurated by Mr. D.K. Jain, Group Chairman.

The opening of the Design Centre is seen as a strategic step towards Company’s self-reliance initiatives and making designing- cost competitive. The new establishment is a testimony to the close ties between Lumax and its business partnerships with Taiwan that span some 36 years. Besides facilitating communication between Taiwanese companies and the Indian headquarters, the well calculated move will serve as Lumax’s springboard for doing business in Japan, South Korea and mainland China in future.

Taiwan offers many advantages viz. an excellent geographic location, comprehensive supply chain, industrial clusters, strong manufacturing technology, a hardworking quality workforce, innovative R&D and management capabilities. The company annually purchases roughly NT$350 million from Taiwan’s tooling, machinery and equipment suppliers.

Mr. D.K. Jain, Chairman said, “The Design Centre in Taiwan will synergise the Company’s efforts to deploy best practices in its manufacturing engineering to produce highly integrated innovative products in addition to capitalising on the strategic advantage of Taiwan as an established and high quality, yet cost effective, destination for tooling”.

The Design Centre-Taiwan will fulfil ever-evolving market needs for innovative lighting solutions and reduce the development time for technologically advanced products. It will also be an interface with key markets of automotive lighting tool makers including China and Korea and Program Management Team of Lumax.

In line with Company’s ongoing business strategy, it has already established a Design Studio and a New Technology Group at its Chakan Plant in Pune, Maharastra, which has become operational successfully.

Christopher Nolan’s next DUNKIRK.

FILMING HAS BEGUN ON CHRISTOPHER NOLAN’S

EPIC ACTION THRILLER “DUNKIRK”

BURBANK, CA – May 23, 2016 – Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that principal photography on the epic action thriller “Dunkirk” is underway in Dunkirk, France.  Christopher Nolan (“Interstellar,” “Inception,” “The Dark Knight” Trilogy) is directing “Dunkirk” from his own original screenplay, utilizing a mixture of IMAX® and 65mm film to bring the story to the screen.  The production will shoot in France, Holland, the UK and Los Angeles.

“Dunkirk” opens as hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces.  Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in.

“Dunkirk” features a prestigious cast, including Tom Hardy (“The Revenant,” “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “Inception”), Mark Rylance (“Bridge of Spies,” “Wolf Hall”), Kenneth Branagh (“My Week with Marilyn,” “Hamlet,” “Henry V”) and Cillian Murphy (“Inception,” “The Dark Knight” Trilogy), as well as newcomer Fionn Whitehead.  The ensemble cast also includes Aneurin Barnard, Harry Styles, James D’Arcy, Jack Lowden, Barry Keoghan and Tom Glynn-Carney.

The film is being produced by Nolan and Emma Thomas (“Interstellar,” “Inception,” “The Dark Knight” Trilogy).  Jake Myers (“The Revenant,” “Interstellar,” “Jack Reacher”) is serving as executive producer.

The behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography Hoyte van Hoytema (“Interstellar,” “Spectre,” “The Fighter”), production designer Nathan Crowley (“Interstellar,” “The Dark Knight” Trilogy), editor Lee Smith (“The Dark Knight” Trilogy, “Elysium”), costume designer Jeffrey Kurland (“Inception,” “Bullets Over Broadway”), and visual effects supervisor Andrew Jackson (“Mad Max: Fury Road”).

Warner Bros. Pictures is distributing “Dunkirk” worldwide and has slated the film for a July 21, 2017 release.  

LIVA hosts an evening of fashion graced by Chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand

~The evening also witnessed an Innovative Sand Art, Fabric Dance & a glittering Fashion Walk~

Mumbai, 20^th May, 2015: The evening of the first ever LIVA Accredited Partner Forum (LAPF) Confluence organized by LIVA, the natural fluid fashion fabric was full of colors, fashion & vibrance.

Held at JW Marriot, Sahara Mumbai, the event witnessed the presence of world renowned Chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand where he gave an inspirational speech on ‘What it Takes to Be a World Champion’.

He shared his journey right from getting introduced to chess at the age of 6 till becoming the Grandmaster. He said, “I had to wait for 3 years to achieve my goal. I kept missing winning the Grandmaster title consecutively for 2 years but I was determined about my game; and then I managed to bag the title with sheer patience & tenacity. Similarly, you’ll have many quiet years during your struggle, but there will be a day where you would see your efforts paying off well.”

Viswanathan Anand is known for his strategy to win with his effortless moves & confidence in his game which is what the brand LIVA stands for.

Teen comedy The DUFF to premiere on Romedy NOW

From ‘Designated Ugly Fat Friend’ to breathtaking beauty - and all the laughs in between!

Premieres on Indian Television on Sunday, 22^nd May 2016, at 9 pm

Mumbai, 20^th May, 2016: Romedy NOW, the channel that promises love and laughter, is set to bring one of the most popular high school comedies to movie lovers with the Indian Television Premiere of The DUFF. The film airs on Sunday, 22^nd May, at 9 pm.

Directed by Ari Sandel and starring Mae Whiteman (Bianca Piper), Robby Amell (Wesley “Westlake” Rush), Bella Thorne (Madison Morgan) and Nick Eversman (Toby Tucker) in the main roles, the Duff, short for Designated Ugly Fat Friend, is set in a high school, and revolves around the dreams and insecurities of nervous teenagers who aspire to be the most popular ones in school   In this taut but fun environment, we have Bianca Piper (played by Mae Whiteman)who is kindhearted, helpful and ever smiling; She doesn’t see through the fact that  all the guys  seem  to use her goodness – to get to her friends, who are two of the prettiest girls.

Bianca’s world is shattered when she learns that she is called The DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend), or someone who is not so popular and is used to get to the popular people in the group.

However, when the news hits her, Bianca doesn’t cave in! She decides to take matters in her own hands and change her image. She turns to her neighbor and childhood friend Wesley for help to revamp her personality so that she can approach her crush in college - Toby Tucker. In return, she helps Wesley to study science. How the deal works out and what twists and turns Fate has in store for young Bianca, is the crux of this laugh-a-minute film which also has a lesson amidst all the love and laughter.

The DUFF is an adaptation of a book by the same name and written by Kody Keplinger. The film received positive reviews from the critics and audience as an apt and highly entertaining portrayal of high school culture, and for therefore having connected well with teenagers.

Tune in to watch The DUFF on Romedy NOW, on Sunday, 22^nd May, 2016 at 9 pm

About Romedy NOW

Romedy NOW, India’s premium English Entertainment Channel, has ushered in ‘Love & Laughter’ together for the first time. It is an exclusive destination for urban women & men offering the best international content, to the delight of its audience.

Exim Bank posts robust business growth in 2015-16

Loan Portfolio of the Bank crosses Rs. 1 lakh crore milestone

Exim Bank’s Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. Yaduvendra Mathur announced the Bank’s results for the year 2015-16 at a press conference in Mumbai on Friday, May 20, 2016.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

• Loan Portfolio : Up 18% to Rs. 1,02, 537 crore.
• Net worth of the Bank : Up 16% to Rs. 11,486 crore.
• Non Funded Portfolio : Up 6.5 % to Rs. 11,555 crore

• Total Business : Up 17% to Rs. 2,07,409 crore.
• Capital to Risk Assets Ratio : 14.55%
• Net NPAs : 0.86%

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

• Lines of Credit: As on March 31, 2016, the Bank had in place 203 LOCs, covering 63 countries with credit commitments of over US$ 14.26 billion. During FY 2016, 9 LOCs amounting to US$ 2.61 billion were extended to Bangladesh, Cote d’Ivoire, Congo, Guyana, Guinea, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Myanmar.
• Project Export Contracts: During FY 2015-16, 95 Project Export contracts were secured in 39 countries by 50 exporters, aggregating ` 22,551 crore.  
• Buyer’s Credit – National Export Insurance Account (BC-NEIA): The Bank had till March 31, 2016, sanctioned US$ 2.19 billion for 22 projects valued US$ 2.49 billion under the Buyer’s Credit – National Export Insurance Account (BC-NEIA). The Bank has also given in-principle commitments for supporting several projects and the current active pipeline includes 36 proposals aggregating
  US$ 5.11 billion under BC-NEIA.
• Overseas Investment: During the year ended March 31, 2016, the Bank’s approvals under the Overseas Investment Finance Programme amounted to Rs. 5,264 crore, comprising Rs. 5,217 crore towards acquisition/setting up of 26 overseas ventures; and Rs. 47 crore towards renewal of existing facilities.
• Profit before tax (PBT) and profit after tax (PAT) of the Bank were at Rs. 453 crore and Rs. 316 crore     respectively during the year 2015-16.

RESOURCES/TREASURY

• During the year, the Bank raised borrowings of varying maturities comprising rupee resources of
  Rs. 23,183 crore and foreign currency resources of Rs. 13,781 crore equivalent.
• The Bank is rated investment grade, on par with the country’s Sovereign rating. As on March 31,  2016, the Bank was rated Baa3 (Positive) by Moody's, BBB- (Stable) by Standard & Poor’s, BBB- (Stable) by Fitch Ratings and BBB+ (Stable) by Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCRA). The Bank's Rupee debt instruments continued to enjoy the highest rating viz. AAA rating from the rating agencies, CRISIL and ICRA.

BENCHMARKS IN THE INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL MARKETS

• Successfully launched a 5 year Reg S Green Bond issue of US$ 500 million. The 1st ever USD-denominated Green bond offering out of India - 1st benchmark-sized Green bond out of Asia in 2015 - and the 3rd ever Green bond issuance out of Asia. Attracted subscription of around 3.2 times the issue size, led by strong demand, across 140 accounts, with significant participation from green investors and real money accounts, upsized from $ 250 million.
• Launched a 5.5 year Reg S Bond issue of US$ 500 million. Issue attracted a total order book in excess of US$ 1.25 bn. thereby achieving 2.5x oversubscription of the issue size from over 110 investors.
• The Bank raised US$ 162.26 million equivalent by way of Uridashi Bonds in two different currencies viz., Australian Dollar and United States Dollars thereby achieving diversification of investor base. The USD swapped price of the Bonds was inside the fair value of the Bank’s outstanding public USD bonds for similar tenor. The Bank has now tapped the Uridashi Bond market on four occasions and continues to be the only Indian entity in this market.

ADVISORY & CONSULTANCY SERVICES

• Special Purpose Facility for Financing Strategic Infrastructure Projects in Neighbouring Countries: Exim Bank with the support of GoI, has extended commitment to finance the strategic Maitree Power Project in Bangladesh valued US$ 1.8 billion. BHEL has emerged as the lowest bidder, against global competition. The project known as Bangladesh India Friendship Power Company Ltd. is a 50:50 JV between NTPC and the Bangladesh Power Development Board. Once commissioned, it is expected to be the largest power plant in Bangladesh. The project saw many firsts – it was the first super-critical overseas power project in which BHEL has been involved – and the first being developed by NTPC overseas.
• Initiatives for Renewable Energy: Exim Bank has been partnering the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, GoI, in its plan towards establishing the International Solar Alliance drawn as a part of the COP21 initiative in Paris, to boost solar energy in developing countries. Exim Bank is also a part of the Advisory Committee of ISA, and had given a presentation at the 2nd Steering Committee of the ISA, in Abu Dhabi in January 2016, towards promoting 10,000 MW of solar projects. Bank has also conducted a Study entitled “International Solar Alliance: Nurturing Possibilities.”
• Export Development Fund: In terms of the Exim Bank Act, the Export Development Fund is a distinct Fund with an independent balance sheet and earnings statement. The fund can be utilized only for specified activities as may be approved by GoI. GoI has approved an amount of upto ` 3,000 crore of Buyer’s Credit facility to seven Iranian banks for utilisation towards import of steel rails from India and Development of Chabahar Port Project. The credit facility will also be guaranteed by GoI.
• Kukuza Project Development Company: Exim Bank, IL&FS, AfDB and SBI have floated the Kukuza Project Development Company (PDC) for Africa, based out of Nairobi. A few projects in Africa are currently under consideration by the PDC.