Honda 2Wheeler inaugurates its landmark 100th ‘Best Deal'

The pre-owned outlet initiative by Honda reaches 100^th outlet milestone in just 3 years

·   100^th Best Deal outlet – Jhaveri Honda, inaugurated in Mumbai (Tardeo road)

·   Compared to the unorganized and online market, Honda’s Best Deal assures best price, proper documentation transfer, easy exchange and warranty to pre-owned 2Wheeler customers

·   Best Deal network has now spread in 70 cities of India across 19 States in Phase I

·   Honda to aggressively double the Best Deal count to 200 outlets within next 2 years

Mumbai, July 29 2016 –Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) today inaugurated its landmark 100^th ‘Best Deal’ outlet – the industry’s first organized retail set-up exclusively for certified Honda pre-owned 2Wheelers at Jhaveri Honda in Tardeo Road, Mumbai.

Honda has rapidly expanded its Best Deal network footprint and is now covering 70 cities across 19 States of India. Honda added 55% of the network in last 2 fiscals itself and in just 3 years, Honda has already served over 45,000 pre-owned two-wheeler customers.

Elaborating on this milestone, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd., said,

“As a pioneer, Honda introduced the concept of Certified Pre-owned Outlets - Best Deal. This allows us to create more touch-points of interacting with customers and also tap into the huge potential that the pre-owned 2wheeler market offers. Our experience shows that the pre-owned industry is evolving very fast. The replacement cycle for 2wheeler has come down from 7-8 years to 3-5 years in a decade. With shrinking replacement cycle of the 2wheeler industry, Honda sees immense future potential in pre-owned 2wheeler retails and we are aggressively scaling up this business. We aim to double the Best Deal count to 200 outlets in the next 2 years.”

Uniqueness of Honda’s Best Deal concept

Honda’s Best Deal are the first such retail set-up by any 2Wheeler manufacturer in India to venture exclusively in the highly fragmented and unorganized pre-owned market. 

Through Best Deal, Honda is giving a credible and organized platform to earlier untapped category of 2Wheeler customers – (1) those who want to exchange their existing two-wheeler of any make for a brand new Honda two-wheeler, and (2) those customers who want to buy a refurbished and certified pre-owned Honda 2wheeler and seek the best deal in the market!

Transparency and benefits to customers

For customer, the biggest advantage over the unorganized platform is the peace of mind as every purchase in Best Deal comes with 2 Free Services, 6 Months Warranty and after-sales support.Every pre-owned Honda 2Wheeler at the Best Deal is refurbished with Honda genuine parts which mean trust and transparency to the buyer as well as to the seller. At 'Best Deal', Honda verifies owner's documents and assures quick ownership transfer to the new customer.

Bollywood A-listers spotted at the launch of CKP Leisure & DJ Aqeel’s high-end nightclub “Sirkus” at Sahara Star

27th July, 2016, Mumbai: CKP Leisure Pvt. Ltd. made its foray into the FNB segment in association with DJ Aqeel with the launch of their first nightclub in the city, “Sirkus” at Sahara Star.Spread over an area of 4850sq ft. the high-end nightclub “Sirkus” boasts of a plush décor and electrifying ambience.

Owned by nightlife connoisseurs PrafullaBhat and ChanakyaDhanda and managed by the maestro of Dj-ingDJ Aqeel, “Sirkus” launch party was a star-studded soiree where Bollywood A-listers, industrialists and entertainers turned up to revel in the lap of luxury. Celebrity Guests like Sussane Khan, Esha Deol, Zayed Khan, Farah Ali Khan, Jackie Bhagnani, Rohit Roy, Mandana Karimi, Upen Patel were present at the club launch amongst others.

“We have raised the bar, whilst not alienating our core audience with the interiors of Sirkus, which includes various levels of tables. With EDM, hip-hop, commercial music and Bollywood night once a month, a new cocktail list, an extended range of craft beers, the very best DJs and a plush main room we are confident that Sirkus will be a big hit amongst the music and nightlife aficionados”, shared DJ Aqeel Ali, who is responsible for the interiors and management of the club on behalf of CKP Leisure Pvt. Ltd.

“We are glad to associate with DJ Aqeel for the launch of our night club Sirkus at Sahara Star. He having the experience of running the most known nightclub in the city and being a maestro of music himself, was the best person to manage the functioning of the club”, shared PrafullaBhat, Co-Founder, CKP Leisure Pvt. Ltd.“We are looking at opening 10 more clubs by the end of 2017”, further added ChanakyaDhanda, Co-Founder, CKP Leisure Pvt. Ltd.

Romedy NOW premieres the ultimate romantic comedy, ‘What If’

Mumbai, July 27, 2016: Romedy NOW, the ultimate destination for love and laughter, will premiere the utterly cute rom-com, ‘What If’, on Sunday, July 31, 2016, at 9 PM.

The Irish Canadian film is a romantic comedy, directed by Michael Dowse, based on the play, ‘Toothpaste and Cigars’. Released in 2013, the film narrates the story of Wallace, who is disappointed with a string of failed relationships. When he meets Chantry, who is an animator, he decides to put his love life on hold and strikes a friendly connection with her. Chantry, on the other hand, is dating Ben and is living in with him. It is only after a series of co-incidences and close intimacy that brews amidst the friendship, that both of them ponder, ‘what if, your best friend is the love of your life?’

The film stars Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan, who awe the audiences with their bubbly chemistry and interesting performances throughout the film. The movie premiered at the Toronto Film Festival and received nomination for the Best Picture at the 2^nd Canadian Screen Awards. The screenplay won awards for the Best Adapted Screenplay at the same awards ceremony.

An interesting trivia about the film is that this is Daniel Radcliffe’s first contemporary character that he's ever played, his previous project being the Harry potter series. He said, "There was something lovely about just stepping up on set and talking."

Watch this undeniably cute romantic comedy ‘What If’

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The 12th Gemfields Retail Jeweller India Awards 2016 Presents the Most Spectacular Pieces in Jewellery Industry

~The Grand Jury Meet was commemorated in association with Evara and Gemological Science International (GSI)~

Mumbai, July 2016: The 12th Gemfields Retail Jeweller India Awards 2016 (RJIA)- An Elite Circle of Excellence, also known as the Oscars of the jewellery industry, held its GRAND JURY MEET showcasing India’s top 250 nominated jewellery creations at Jade Ballroom, Sahara Star, Mumbai. The ‘Grand Jury meet’ is a distinctive event that showcases top rated  unique, creative and innovative designs from some of the most reputable jewellery houses across the country.

“This award is the only event that sets the benchmark in the industry with respect to designs, innovation and trendsetting. Over the past years we have seen an incredible change in the caliber of jewellery with a spurt of innovative and cutting edge designs. The Retail Jeweller India Awards not only appreciate design and creation but also celebrate them.” said Soma Bhatta, Editor, The Retail Jeweller.

After two rigorous rounds of selection, over 250 world-class precious jewellery designs were selected for 13 categories including 4 vivah and 9 non-vivah jewellery categories from all across India. The pieces displayed at the ‘Grand Jury Meet’ have been screened through a rigorous 2-tier selection process that included initial screening (for adherence to entry guidelines) by IMRB, process auditors for the awards, followed by online judging by the jury.

The Retail Jeweller India Awards is a one-of-a-kind, elite Awards ceremony in India. It is especially distinctive in its involvement of a jury of diverse, eminent personalities who are an integral part of the selection process. In attendance at the grand jury meet this year were esteemed panelists, Arpita Khan Sharma, Ananya Banerjee (Artist), Divya Kumar Khosla (Director, Co-Owner & Producer T-Series), Pearl Contractor (Interior Designer), Nawaz Mody Singhania (Fitness & Lifestyle Expert & Artist), Rouble Nagi (Artist & Muralist), Esha Deol (Actor) and Shaziya Khan (VP & Strategic Planning Director, JWT).

This year, RJIA introduced a new category- The Jewellery Buff Choice Award. Judged by bold and ambitious millennial achievers and youth icons like Nishka Lulla (Designer) Sanah Kapur (Upcoming artist) and Sanjana Patel (Owner & Founder, La Folie Patisserie), awards in this category will reflect the fancies of young and upward-mobile India.

Arpita Khan Sharma said, “I am glad to be a part of this event. It was particularly beneficial for me as I prepare to launch my own jewellery line next month. I love solitaires and so naturally favor the Diamond collection on display.”

Divya Kumar Khosla (Director, Co-Owner & Producer T-Series) said, “I really liked the event. It was very nicely arranged and glamorous too. I got to see many beautiful collections. I usually only wear rings on a day to day basis but I feel  jewellery has the power to evoke emotions. I’m immediately reminded of a necklace that my mom has given me and how it’s very close to my heart.”

Esha Deol (Actor) said, “I got to see a variety of jewellery and I feel extremely proud of the talent in the country. It was an honor to be a part of jury. I would have definitely chosen something from the vivah collection as it reminded me of the wedding jewellery I had donned four years back during my wedding.”

Rouble Nagi (Artist & Muralist) said, “I have been associated with RJIA for the past 3 years and each year they have pushed the boundary and been better than the previous one.  This year, the event was par-excellence. RJIA has set a high benchmark. For me, craftsmanship is important because I am an artist myself.  This year I really liked the Heritage collection which had some excellent, one-of-a-kind pieces that I believe are timeless.”

Nawaz Mody Singhania (Fitness & Lifestyle Expert & Artist) said, “RJIA is a very nice platform for retail jewellers and designers to showcase their designing prowess. The work on display is spectacular and shows the effort that has been put in by the participants. Its truly a delight to be judging such a wide array of creative designs.”

Ananya Banerjee (Artist) said, “I really loved the Heritage collection since jewelry, in my experience, is usually passed down from one generation to other. It’ part of a family’s legacy. The Innovative collection had some excellent statement pieces. RJIA keeps getting better and better each year and I am always excited to be part of the Jury panel.”

Shaziya Khan, VP & Strategic Planning Director, JWT said, “I liked the Couture, Heritage and the Platinum collections. I felt these really stood apart and were absolutely stunning. There were some truly beautiful designs with a rich sense of drama. It’s a wonderful event and I am happy to be part of it.”

Pearl Contractor (Interior Designer), said, "When I buy jewellery, I go for designs that have an interesting, novel architecture and also classics or timeless designs which I feel I could pass down to my daughter. I see a lot of designs that fit those descriptions here today. I especially love a pair of rose motif earrings from the Coloured Gems collection and a long, eye-catching necklace from the Heritage collection."

Sanah Kapur (Upcoming artist) said, “ It’s an absolute honour to be a part of RJIA. Saw some fantastic and beautiful designs today. It has really opened my mind towards the aesthetic charm of jewellery design. The new addition of Jury Buff’s Choice award is an excellent genre to recognize the preferences of the new young generation. The young generation likes versatile and intricate designs. It is nice to see the industry taking such strides to build a stronger connection with the youth.”

Sanjana Patel (Owner & Founder, La Folie Patisserie) said, “I especially liked the Heritage and Innovative jewellery collections and the delicate details of painstaking craftsmanship. It’s almost as if a story has been woven into some of these designs and I really enjoyed the romance of that aspect. This time they have really pushed their boundaries and it’s wonderful to see all the collections.”

Nishka Lulla (Designer), said, "I love quirky designs, but I favour delicate styles. I saw many designs here today that really reflect my personal taste and I even enjoyed trying on a few items. I love the earrings and many of the diamond cuffs were beautifully styled. It's an impressive array of designs that has been presented across these categories and it's going to be very hard to pick a favourite."

Vaishali Banerjee (MD, India, PGI) said, “I have been associated with these awards for many years and each year the collections have been amazing. It is a fantastic platform, a celebration of all these talented designers. I especially loved the Couture and Heritage collections. I like the drama and the stories in some designs and I love the bold innovations that designers have managed this year.”

“Year on year, the Retail Jeweller India Awards has created a benchmark for itself in the jewellery category. We have seen notable growth in the quality of participation for these awards and it is overwhelming to see the kind of intricate design and craftsmanship that goes behind creating these exquisite pieces. Gemfields believes in promoting and appreciating exceptional talent and the association with Retail Jeweller India Awards helps us felicitate the same.” says Rupak Sen, Sales & Marketing Director – Asia, Gemfields.

“What we saw today just proved that GSI made a right choice to partner with an event like this. We  saw this very impressive group of self-made women from different backgrounds had very difficult task. The jewelry on display was amazing and while this is a competition, we, at GSI believe that all the retailers and designers are already winners regardless of the outcome.” Said Mr. Mark Gershburg, CEO, GSI.

The 12th Gemfields Retail Jeweller India Awards 2016 (Jewellery categories):

1. Diamond Jewellery of the Year
2. Diamond Vivah Jewellery of the Year
3. Gold Jewellery of the Year
4. Gold Vivah Jewellery of the Year
5. Couture Jewellery of the Year
6. Colored Gemstone Jewellery of the Year
7. Innovative Jewellery of the Year
8. Heritage Jewellery of the Year
9. Platinum Jewellery of the Year
10. Jewellery Designer of the Year
11. Best Accessory of the Year
12. Colored Gemstone Vivah Jewellery of the Year
13. Jewellery Buff Choice Award

Retail & Marketing Categories:

1. Print Campaign of the Year
2. 360 Marketing campaign of the Year
3. TV Campaign of the Year
4. Radio Campaign of the Year
5. Retail Promotion of the Year
6. New Showroom or Retail Transformation of the Year

About Retail Jeweller India Awards:

• Retail Jeweller India Awards was established in 2005 with the mission to take the US $30 billion Retail Jewellery industry forward by creating a platform for recognizing the best work of the industry in fields of design, retail and marketing.
• Also known as India’s Oscars for the Retail jewellery industry and the only business awards specifically for retail jewellers in the country of 3 lakh retail jewellers.
• With a jury of great repute, IMRB as the process auditors and NDTV Good Times as Television partner, the awards are the country’s premier and most authoritative national competition.   
• It is an initiative of the Retail Jeweller Magazine which is a specialized bi-monthly business magazine read by top jewellery retailers across 415 cities of India. Completely focused on the subject of jewellery retailing, the magazine enjoys highest readership amongst progressive jewellery retailers in the country. Delivering focused communication for 48,000 HNI readers it has emerged as a dependable and reliable source for industry happenings and developments.

MUMBAI’S FIRST HIGH OCTANE GAMING BAR AND LOUNGE -PLAY THE LOUNGE OPENS ITS DOORS TO ADRENALINE LOVING CLUBBERS

 

Mumbai, 23^rd July, 2016 – Months of anticipation finally comes to an end as PLAY – THE LOUNGE by Trizen Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. sets foot in the heart of Mumbai’s recreation hotspot, Lower Parel. An enticing array of extraordinary drinking games, a quirky menu of lip smacking wonders, plethora of perfectly crafted cocktails and a promise to redefine the Lounging experience, the game changer has arrived!

PLAY – THE LOUNGE dazzled with glamour as the crème da le crème from the television, music and fashion industry set the game floor on fire during the grand unveil. Geeta Kapoor, DJ Aqeel, Hussain Kuwajarwala, Raqesh Vashisht, Rithvik Dhanjani, Asha Negi, Hard Kaur, Meet Bros, Apurva Agnihotri, Rakshanda Khan, Ritu Shivpuri and Shilpa Saklani among others graced the most coveted launch. Celebrity DJ - Bosco took the night a notch higher with his foot tapping hits.

Founded by entrepreneurs Divyesh Thakkar, Kaushik Mehta and Samir Gandhi and sprawling over an area of 4700 sq ft, PLAY aims to be one of the foremost interactive lounge with a roster of gripping dual as well as multiplayer games such as Kings, Beer Pong, Alco Hockey, Drunken Tower, Battle Shots and Black Jack. Other games include custom designed versions of board games like Chess, Ludo and Snakes and Ladders which are sure to transport patrons back to their childhood, but of course these will have a thrilling addition of shot glasses and your favorite libations. For those who wish to relive their college days, offerings like Never Have I ever and Spin the Bottle, challenge their daredevil self ensuring a whole lot of fun for everyone. Equipped with an exorbitant five - seater round table consisting of an inbuilt remote controlled pop-up mini bar, the Lounge leaves no stone unturned in making the Kings game - a card game wherein players have to dispense drinks depending on the cards that are drawn, an exhilarating experience.

While gaming is bound to build an appetite, a tantalizing menu of varied cuisines created with a twang of Indian flavors like Naan Tacos, Bhangra Burgers, Amritsari Popcorn Shrimp, The Drunk Chicken, Bhuna Ghost Fries, Mushroom Baklava, DYI Bruschettas and Bento Box served in a visually delightful manner will leave the taste buds craving for more. Accompanied by a list of signature crafted cocktails made from natural ingredients, Infused Drinks, Molecular Drinks, Nitrogen Shots as well as flaming shots, PLAY – THE LOUNGE also houses one of the first Ice Stone Margarita concept as a part of the menu. State of the art lights as well as high fidelity audio systems an oomph to the place creating just the right mood for leisure and entertainment.

Co- founder and Executive Director, Divyesh Thakkar said, “We are extremely excited to present PLAY – THE LOUNGE to the zealous and party loving lot. This one of its kind gaming bar will serve as a one stop destination for great dining, partying and music experience. The interactive lounge has been designed bearing in mind the preferences of the upwardly mobile segment who are constantly exploring exciting options. We have upped the engagement level thus ensuring that it gives guests a wide scope to unwind, socialize and enjoy!”

So head to PLAY – THE LOUNGE for the most invigorating dining experience and PLAY to the heart’s content!

Fortis Hospital, Mulund, hosts 1st ever pan-India Conference on Colorectal Cancer

~ Country’s policy makers, top oncologists and non-medical stakeholders come together to explore Epidemiology, diagnosis, Surgical Chemotherapy and Targeted Therapy in the management of Colorectal Cancer~

Mumbai, 23rdJuly 2016: Clinical experts at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Western India’s premier healthcare provider, hosted 1^st ever pan-India conference, on ‘Newer Perspectives & Clinical Updates in Colorectal Cancer’. Chaired by Dr Anil Heroor, HOD Dept. Colorectal Surgery and Dr Tejinder Singh, Oncologist, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, the conference included didactic presentations, in conjunction with lively and interactive discussions by the panel. Chief Guest Hon. Dr Deepak Sawant, Minister for Public Health and Family Welfare, Maharashtrawas joined by Mr Bhavdeep Singh, CEO, Fortis Healthcare, Padmashree Prof. Dr. Rajan Badwe, Director-THM (Tata Memorial Center), Prof. Avinash Supe, Director of Medical Education & Major Hospitals and Dean, KEM Hospital, Mr Manoj Nair, Assistant Editor, Hindustan Times and Bollywood Actor & Author Emraan Hashmi at the panel.

The panel discussion at the conference covered:

-        Evidence for Laparoscopic and Robotic Colorectal Surgery along with training strategies

-        Emerging role of the newer therapeutic agents and protocols including targeted agents

-        Dedicated Sessions-Molecular biology and role of Biomarkers in Colorectal Cancer

-        Session on the rising Colorectal Cancer incidence with strategies on early detection screening and cutting down healthcare costs

Speaking at the conference, the Chief Guest Hon. Dr. Deepak Sawant, Minister of Public Health and Family Welfare, Government of Maharashtra, said “We appreciate Fortis Hospital, Mulund’s initiative to spread awareness on the incidence of Colorectal Cancer. It has been estimated that about a half of all Colorectal Cancer cases occur due to lifestyle factors and about a quarter of all cases are preventable. We would encourage citizens to go for regular check-ups, engaging in physical activity, consuming fiber-rich diet, and cut down smoking and alcohol consumption to decrease the risk. We, as an institution, are committed to better the health of the people of the state and will strive towards controlling and managing this life-threatening disease”.

Speaking at the occasion, Mr Bhavdeep Singh, CEO, Fortis Healthcare, said, “Fortis Healthcare offers comprehensive care for patients with Colon Cancer, including advanced diagnosis and offer best-in-class medical intervention. A team of Surgical Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists, Medical Oncologists and related medical specialties work together to deliver highest quality onco-care in a supportive and compassionate environment to all our patients. We will look forward to working in collaboration with the leading Oncology Centres, medical & non-medical stakeholders, policy makers and top medical institutions to gain better insights on incidence, diagnosis and treatment of CRC.”

Talking about the incidence of CRC across countries, Dr Anil Heroor, HoD, Dept. Colorectal Surgery, Fortis Hospital Mulund, said,“Several developed Asians countries have surpassed the United States and other Western European countries in burden of CRC. Although the incidence of CRC in India has increased only marginally, it is now the 5th most common cause of cancer mortality among Indian men and women. There is also a rising incidence of CRC in young adults from diverse geographic and ethnic backgrounds – these alarming numbers need to be tackled. With the help of our panel today, we’ve managed to make headway in addressing the challenges in controlling the disease”.

On what role different players in the healthcare value-chain can play in containing the spread of the CRC, Dr Tejinder Singh, Medical Oncologist, Fortis Hospital Mulund, said, “Global Oncology societies, leading healthcare players and multinational organizations can play a vital role in increasing awareness, aggregating & analyzing data, and initiating, coordinating, and supporting efforts towards control and preventive strategies.”

Dr S Narayani, Zonal Director, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, added, “This conference is being organized with an aim of educating our fraternity on the new emerging treatments, technology and therapies for the cure and management of Colorectal Cancer. Lead by stalwarts in the field of Oncology at Fortis Mulund, key policy & decision makers and non-medical stakeholders, we believe that such efforts will help drive better treatment, evaluation and management of CRC.”

18,000 - 1,00,000 cases of Colorectal Cancer (CRC) are diagnosed and treated in India every year. Incidences in India occur in age groups 10yrs younger that its western counterparts – enabling preventive intervention in many cases. Risk factors for CRC include - dietary changes, lifestyle changes, obesity and smoking. Standard treatments for CRC include surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy, Cryosurgery, Radiofrequency Ablation, Minimal Invasive Surgery(Laparoscopic & Key Hole surgery) and Targeted Therapy.