DOME, SRK Exotic Eventz & Entertainment & Sparsh – RSLB present the largest indoor Raas Garba and Dandiya festival this Navratri

Experience some of the finest mix of fusion numbers by the super talented singer Parthiv Gohil

Mumbai, September 29, 2016: Dome @ NSCI SVP Stadium, India’s premier entertainment and leisure destination in collaboration with SRK Exotic Eventz & Entertainment & Sparsh – RSLB will celebrate the popular festival of Navratri by organizing the largest indoor Dandiya festival, Dome Raas Garba from October, 7 – 9, 2016

DOME, this year will showcase a larger than life experience with a fusion of traditional Garba with Bollywood-style Dandiya played with special colourful LED dandiya sticks, impromptu contests for the participants and much more. The gala evening will serve a variety of exotic fast food and authentic Gujarati food to satisfy the taste buds of the crowd. The phenomenally talented Parthiv Gohil, playback singer for legendary Indian films like Devdas & Saawariya will be enticing the crowd with his signature style melodic music during the course of this 3 day festival.

Sharing his views about the event, Mazhar Nadiadwala, Director of Dome said, “Dome has hosted and organized numerous large scale events such as Broadway shows, international gigs, concerts and sporting events. We are delighted to partake in the Navratri festivities by providing an exceptionally well organised experience to Dandiya enthusiasts. Starting off with the Raas Garba and Dandiya Festival, Dome hopes to set a benchmark for many more bespoke festive events in the future that will provide an enriched entertaining experience to all our patrons”.

Adding to it, Mr. Sushil Mehta, Founder, SRK Exotic Events Entertainment said, “It has been a pleasure associating with Dome to curate one of the city’s most widely celebrated festivals, Navratri. This is a larger than life Dandiya and Garba experience that we have put together for our customers”.

Mr. Rakesh Kothari, Founder, Sparsh – RSLB said, “We have put in a lot of effort to ensure that our guests have a tremendously memorable experience. We look forward to many more associations with Dome in the future”.

Infor Fashion Receives International Apparel Federation Endorsement

Infor M3 Analytics for Fashion 11.0 Delivers Enhanced Mobility, More Personalized Interactions

Mumbai, India -  Sept 29^th, 2016: Infor, a leading provider of beautiful business applications specialized by industry and built for the cloud, today announced that Infor Analytics for Fashion has been endorsed by the International Apparel Federation (IAF) as a tool that has been developed with strong user input from both apparel brands and apparel manufacturers. The IAF represents the global apparel industry, through its national and regional industry associations. It advocates continuous improvements in the operation of the supply chain, reducing waste and improving the overall performance of the industry, including profitability, corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

"The interests of both buyers and suppliers of apparel are best served by a smoother, faster and smarter flow of information and goods between manufacturing firms, their clients and eventually retailers and the end consumer. Ultimately, this will lead to more of the right styles on the shelves that consumers want, and fewer products that require unplanned markdowns," said Matthijs Crietee, Secretary General, International Apparel Federation. "By giving the user the ability to analyze an enormous range of data relatively easily across its value chain, IAF believes that Infor Analytics for Fashion offers an important contribution towards creating a better apparel industry, globally."

Infor Analytics for Fashion, part of Infor CloudSuite Fashion, together with Infor business intelligence tools deliver industry-specific analytics, robust reporting capabilities and specific key performance indicators through personalized dashboards that can be accessed from desktop or mobile devices. With Infor, organizations are able to transform information into actionable insights, get a real-time view of performance across the business, speed decision making, and unlock the potential of siloed data within enterprise applications.

"The fashion industry is a large, global value chain that is constantly changing based on the economy and fluctuating consumer tastes. This creates a mass repository of data that, if collected and analyzed properly, can improve efficiency and streamline operations," said Erick Rowe, vice president, Infor Retail. "Infor is committed to delivering innovative, scalable applications with industry-specific capabilities that can be utilized in the cloud, and this endorsement from the IAF is a testament to our success in that area."

About International Apparel Federation

The IAF has become the world's leading federation for apparel manufacturers, their associations, apparel retailers and the supporting industry, through its national and regional industry associations on all continents. IAF's membership now includes apparel associations from nearly 40 countries representing over 150,000 companies that provide products and services to the apparel industry. For more information, see http://iafnet.eu/.

About Infor

Infor builds beautiful business applications with last mile functionality and scientific insights for select industries delivered as a cloud service. With 14,000 employees and customers in more than 200 countries and territories, Infor automates critical processes for industries including healthcare, manufacturing, fashion, wholesale distribution, hospitality, retail, and public sector. Infor software helps eliminate the need for costly customization through embedded deep industry domain expertise. Headquartered in New York City, Infor is also home to one of the largest creative agencies in Manhattan, Hook & Loop, focused on delivering a user experience that is fun and engaging. Infor deploys its cloud applications primarily on the Amazon Web Services cloud and open source platforms. To learn more about Infor, please visit www.infor.com.

Infor customers include:

·         18 of the top 20 aerospace companies

·         8 of the top 10 high tech companies

·         10 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies

·         22 of the 25 largest U.S. healthcare delivery networks

·         20 of the 20 largest U.S. cities

·         20 of the top 20 automotive suppliers

·         19 of the top 20 industrial distributors

·         18 of the top 20 global retailers

·         4 of the top 5 brewers

·         19 of the top 20 global banks

·         10 of the 10 largest global hotel brands

·         6 of the top 10 global luxury brands

Mondelez India unveils its new power packed premium countline brand ‘Cadbury Fuse’

 

INDIA – September 28, 2016 – Mondelez India today announced the launch of its new brand Cadbury Fuse, a premium product in the countline category. Cadbury Fuse is a delicious fusion of crunchy peanuts, smooth caramel and a creamy center, all coated in rich Cadbury milk chocolate. Cadbury Fuse is the perfect indulgent bar to brighten dull moments.

“The launch of Cadbury Fuse, an exciting new brand will mark our journey of premiumization in the countline space. Globally, the impulse countline market is 9 times the size of impulse tablets market. OurCadbury Dairy Milk Silk revolutionized tablets which is defined for the “For Us” need state. With a growing consumer trend of individualistic consumption and indulgence, we are now ready with a mix that will change the countline in the “For Me” need state. This product has been developed by our global teams based on deep insights on the changing Indian consumer,” said Prashant Peres, Director - Marketing (Chocolates), Mondelez India.

“Being the pioneer of chocolates in the country, we have launched multiple successful formats over the years. Our recent successes include India’s first center-filled, India’s first aerated chocolate and uniquely molded tablets. We now have a one of its kind countline bar made using extrusion technology, a first in India,” added Mr. Peres.

The launch of Cadbury Fuse will be supported by a 360-degree communication campaign, designed to demonstrate the superior FEAST experience, which will include a new TVC, innovative Outdoor & Digital campaigns, strong in-store visibility and extensive sampling, targeting the brand’s core audience – urban youth – who are always on the move and constantly looking for a quick snack, that will not just satisfy their craving but give them the Chocolaty FEAST experience.

Drawing on our Cadbury equity, the Cadbury Fuse packaging has distinctive purple with pink and white stripes which gives it a vibrant look that will make it stand out on shelf.

Cadbury Fuse will be first available on e-commerce platform Snapdeal, followed by 100,000 traditional trade and modern trade stores in three months. Priced at Rs. 20 and Rs. 35, Cadbury Fuse is all set to give consumers an unforgettable Chocolaty FEAST.

Carrying Indian Festivals and Traditions to the next Generation

Pujas, mythology, aartis, bhajans and more from Saregama Shakti App

Mumbai, 27th September, 2016:  In today’s fast paced life of double income, nuclear families, and so much to chase in one lifetime, family traditions have taken a back seat. While the intent of celebrations stay intact, the understanding of every ritual seems to reduce every passing generation.

The tales of Gods and Goddesses, the triumph of good over evil that we grew up listening from our grandparents have become a thing of the past. With technology being the core of one’s life cycle, it only seems apt that we bridge that gap and there be revive our deep rooted traditions.

In an attempt to bring back the festive cheer, Saregama through its devotional music app – Saregama Shakti has launched an exciting new feature that will act as a one stop guide to the correct way of conducting various Pujas and Aartis. So, now you don’t have to worry about not knowing the legend behind every Vrath, the Aarti verses, the Puja Samagris or figure out how to explain mythological significances to your children because Saregama Shakti fulfills every demand on the touch of a finger.

The Shakti app already features bhajans (devotional songs) by renowned artistes like Lata Mangeshkar, Anup Jalota, Jagjit Singh and Asha Bhosle among many others. This additional feature provides the audience a step-by-step guide, right from the introduction of a ritual to the reason, the different preparations that needs to be done by the host for the Puja, a detailed list of material required, special Prasad recipes, fasting rituals observed on various occasions and finally concluding with a glimpse into the actual Puja ceremony. Saregama has also added a gifting option to the app where you can gift someone an annual subscription of the app.

“Our research showed that with nuclear families on the rise, a lot of young couples and individuals who stay away from families want to celebrate the festivals in a tradition followed in their households. Problems arise when they are unaware of the right methods and vidhis. With this insight, we have added this new feature to our Shakti app. We wanted to create a user friendly interface to help conduct Pujas during festivals. The internet can be quite unreliable with various unverified sources. So we’ve emulated these rituals with the help of a several pandits across India.”Vikram Mehra, Managing Director, Saregama India Ltd, said in a statement.

This additional feature will be welcomed by all devotees who want to feel empowered with the knowledge of how to conduct a Puja without getting intimidated by the complexities of it. The idea is to make it a simple and an easy process for the viewer who wants to find peace and tranquility, literally at their fingertips. The app will have a list of Pujas for all religious occasions starting from Janmashthami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, Karva Chauth and Diwali among many others.

Get ready to take matters in your own hands when it comes to serving the Almighty

Get Set for World Class Sporting Action This Weekend in Mumbai...

 The JSW Indian Squash Circuit presents the Otters International JSW ISC 2016

Otters Club, 29th Sept - 2nd Oct

MUMBAI; 27th Sep, 2016: In its ongoing endeavor to promote Squash in India, the JSW Indian Squash Circuit (ISC) presents the Otters International JSW ISC 2016 to be held at the prestigious Otters Club, Mumbai from 29th Sept to 2nd Oct.

This, highest prize money (US $35,000) W35 Women’s Tournament, is supported by the JSW Group and will feature some of the best women squash players from the Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Tour; with confirmed participation of 4 players from the Top 20 in the World including India's Joshana Chinappa (World No 11) and Dipika Pallikal (world No 17). 

Set up in 2014 and promoted by Ritwik Bhattacharya, 5 times National Squash Champion and the first Indian to break into top 50 of the PSA World Rankings in 2006 and Raj Arora, the Indian Squash Circuit's primary objectives have been to:

• Raise the awareness of the sport by the professional delivery of Squash Tournaments in India that match the international standards of excellence,

• Support Indian professional players gain valuable World Class experience at home and improve their ranking points without having to incur large spends on travelling abroad; something that was always a BIG challenge in Ritwik's playing days,

• Showcase the Sport at a more meaningful scale in India, attracting both fresh talent as well as sponsors for the Circuit with a long term view to enhance the quality of participation in its tournaments,

• Conduct several camps under the aegis of ISC at various locations with the objective of equipping more juniors with skills besides enthusing them to engage with the Circuit as volunteers, spectators and students of the game.

"I'm very happy to see the Indian Squash Circuit (ISC) continue to grow in its 3rd year. A BIG thank you to all our sponsors, the PSA community & the entire organising team for making this possible." said Ritwik - ​PSA Representative for Asia & Promoter - Indian Squash Circuit

​Adds Tournament Promoter Raj Arora of Ivy Sports "In line with our vision to take Squash to a more meaningful scale, this year the JSW Indian Squash Circuit has put together a USD 35000 event, the highest prize money Women's PSA Tournament in India. We are extremely grateful to our sponsor, the JSW Group for their continued support and are delighted to have K. Raheja Corp on board as associate sponsor."

Mustafa Ghouse, CEO, Jindal Sports said “ The endeavour is to get Indian professionals and aspiring professionals get a certain level of competition and gain valuable ranking points. You can train as much as you want but need that competition to be able to evaluate your progress. We are delighted to support the circuit and pleased with the results it continues to deliver.”

Acknowledging the stellar work done by the ISC, Professional Sports Association (PSA) Chief Executive Alex Gough said,​"Since it’s conception in 2014 the Indian Circuit has grown considerably year on year and we’re delighted to see that once again everyone involved in the circuit has stepped up the level for 2016, staging two huge events in Mumbai. These events give young Indian players the platform to perform on the biggest stage as well as helping attract the biggest stars in the game to compete in the region and promote the sport in the best possible way.”​

The ISC will follow up this tournament with another biggie - The CCI International JSW ISC 2016 which will the biggest Men's event ever done by the Indian Squash Circuit to be held at Cricket Club of India (CCI) from 24th to 27th November and will have the participation of some of the best men's players on the PSA World Tour.

Talking about Otters International JSW ISC 2016 Tournament, the first ever PSA tournament to be held at the prestigious Otters Club, the Club President Mr. Mustafa Arsiwala said, “Otters Club is hosting a PSA event for the first time in the history of the club and it is a very proud moment for us. After the successfully concluded squash nationals, we are looking forward to the start of this important event."

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Across Seconds emerges as the winners of EsselWorld Rock

     

Winners to get a wild card entry to Independence Rock GRAND FINALE 2016

Mumbai, September 26 2016:  EsselWorld, the country’s most popular and largest amusement park, in association with the much acclaimed Independence Rock hosted a rock band competition - EsselWorld Rock. Much to the delight of the aficionados of rock music, the concert which was held at the EsselWorld premises on September 24, 2016, saw participation from 3 rock bands, out of which Mumbai based ‘Across Seconds’ emerged as the champions. The winner will get a wild card entry to perform at Independence Rock GRAND FINALE 2016 onOctober 1, 2016. They will also perform at India's largest open-air bash at EsselWorld - The BigNite on 31st December, 2016.

Around 30 Rock bands across the country enrolled online with their original songs for the rock competition out of which 6 were shortlisted.  3 rock bands - Across Seconds, Eternal returns and Tripp Pilots were finally selected to perform their gigs at EsselWorld Rock finale.

Judges comprising of Mr. Shankar B, Ms Barkha Kaul and Mr. A. Thyagraj were very much impressed by the heart-touching music played by all the bands and in a stiff competition declared instrumental band - Across Seconds as the winner. Across Seconds were represented by Dhawal Mehta, Karan Mehta, Swar Joshi and Karan Kadadekar.

Godrej Tyson expands its nuggets range with Macaroni Cheese Nuggets and Jalapeno Cheese Bites

Mumbai, 26 September, 2016: Godrej Tyson Foods Ltd, announced the launch of Macaroni Cheese Nuggets and Jalapeno Cheese Bites under its fastest growing brand – Yummiez. With the launch of these delectable delights, Godrej Yummiez expands its scrumptious range of cheese bites like Cheese Corn Nuggets, Cheese Fingers and Pizza Pockets.

Age is no bar to savour these delectable snacks during the drizzly, cool weather. The onset of monsoon brings relief not just from the sultry summer, but it also showers happiness when it is combined with flavourful and moreish nibbles. Be it children skipping school, or adults rushing back from work to enjoy their favourite soap opera or a game of football, that rainy day or evening is never perfect without a cup of tea and steaming yummy snacks.

If you consider this pure bliss, live this experience with Godrej Tyson’s two new yummilicious finger foods – Macaroni Cheese Nuggets and Jalapeno Cheese Bites.Now, there is no need to waste your time in boiling the macaroni and melting that cheese because, the flavoursome Yummiez cheese bites can be rustled up in a jiffy. Made from great quality cheese, the macaroni and jalapenos add bite to the treat.

Delighted with the launch, Arabind Das, Whole Time Director and Chief Operating Officer, Godrej Tyson Foods Ltd. said, with the launch of Macaroni Cheese Nuggets and Jalapeno Cheese Bites, our consumers can now relish a wide range of vegetarian snacks. The attractive pricing and convenient, ready-to-cook format will enable them to enjoy safe, hygienic and delicious snacks at home anytime!

Jalapeno Cheese Bites is a treat for people who love the hot, peppery and sour combination of Jalapeno in their food. The freshly minced jalapeno with melted cheese in every bite is bound to linger on your taste buds. The Classic combination of Macaroni and Cheese is irresistible and a perfect choice for any occasion!

Priced affordably at Rs.99 for 200gms, the products will be available at all leading stores. In North East, J&K, UP and Kerala it is priced at Rs.104 for 200gms.

Juhi Chawla Inaugurates Jude Child Care Center

Actress Juhi Chawla looked pretty in a floral print outfit at the inauguration of the Jude Child care center for children with cancer. Juhi interacted with the children and adults present there and also spoke about better methods which can be put into place for the betterment of the hospital.  The actress looked lovely in the floral dress and her radiant smile added a cherry on top! 

Original, hilarious yet a captivating ‘Massage’ of all emotions was seamlessly presented by Rakesh Bedi at the 5th Veda session at Whistling Woods International

              

Mumbai, Friday, 22 September, 2016: This week Whistling Woods International (WWI), saw one of the most versatile television actor and theatre artist, Rakesh Bedi at the weekly 5th Veda session. Engaging the audience for about 90 minutes Bedi performed his one of the most appreciated monologues ‘MASSAGE’ to give WWI students the original sense and feel of theatre acting.

Bedi, known for his appearances in short roles in Bollywood movies like Deewane Huye Paagal, Raja Bhaiya, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Chashme Buddoor and TV shows like Yes Boss amongst others performed the ‘MASSAGE’, a hilarious monologue that has been ruling over theatres for over 13 years now. The one and a half hour play witnessed the auditorium resonate with a beautiful and expressive massage of all emotional aspects of mankind.

The emotional play was expressed so beautifully that the audience flowed along with emotions that the actor demonstrated. The auditorium aroused with appreciation and claps like never before, leaving the actor overwhelmed and nostalgic. ‘I have performed this play differently for 13 years now but never ever received the response I have got here today’, said Rakesh Bedi.

Meghna Ghai Puri, President, WWI couldn’t thank the actor enough to be present at WWI and give such insightful learning to the students of WWI today with his performance. While closing the session she said, “We are proud to have such sessions at WWI, which give a live experience to the aspiring students. The response by the audience today is enough to say how thankful we are to have Mr. Bedi at WWI to perform his renowned play amongst the students here today. We look forward to seeing him again at the institute soon.”

Domino’s Pizza scores with multiple honours at IMAGES Retail Awards 2016

Mumbai, 23rd September, 2016: The 13th Annual IMAGES Retail Awards held in Mumbai last night celebrated some of India’s most outstanding achievements in retail. Retail expansion were measured through growth numbers as well as percentage increase in number of outlets and retail space.

The annual IMAGES Retail Awards (IRAs), India's most prestigious honours for excellence in retailing, are admired for their credible, transparent evaluation and recognition of retail performance established itself as a premier benchmark for retail excellence in India. The ceremony honoured the achievements of India’s leading retailers with some high voltage entertainment. The gala evening was hosted by Mini Mathur and Nitin Mirani mesmerized the audience with his standup act. A stunning performance by singers Apeksha Dandekar and Arijit Datta set off the evening's proceedings in exquisitely melodious style.

Nomination & Jury Process:

IRA nomination categories and entry details are announced through the IRF website, Magazine ads, a personalized electronic campaign and tele-calling to prospective nominees in all proposed categories. The prelim jury identifies best performers among retailers - Prominent shopping centers & retail support professionals are invited to recommend best performing retailers in key retail verticals/formats. Prospective nominees submitted their nominations which were checked by the IRA audit team for eligibility, completeness and data correctness.

IRA team of analysts then makes a presentation for the IRA jury - with analysis of performance metrics such as growth in top line sales and retail presence, sales per square foot, average transaction values. A special note is prepared on effective technology application, marketing effectiveness, supplier relations and employee practices. The jury comprised of distinguished personalities in the field of research and analysis with thorough insights in to the retail business. The jury goes through the presentation of the nominees and gives scores based on analysis of the nominee’s performance during the assessment period. Results of Industry Recommendation and Jury Score ultimately decides the final Nominees.

The coveted IRA trophies go to the best among the top performers.

Awardees:

IMAGES Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Hypermarket - More Megastore

IMAGES Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Fashion & Lifestyle - Max Fashions & Vero Moda

IMAGES Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Footwear - Bata

IMAGES Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Food & Grocery - Nature’s Basket

IMAGES Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Foodservice - Haldiram

IMAGES Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Consumer Electronics - Dell

IMAGES Most Admired Retailer Of The Year : Beauty & Wellness Services - Natural’s

IMAGES Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Home & Office Improvement - Home Centre

IMAGES Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Concept Stores - Dua Vivo, Go Colors, Nike Factory Store (Chattarpur) & Tanishq (Camac Street)

IMAGES Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Entertainment - PVR

IMAGES Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Kiosk/ Express Formats - Wow! Momo

IMAGES Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Customer Relations - Domino’s Pizza

IMAGES Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Turnaround Story – Tantuja & W

IMAGES Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Marketing & Promotions -FASHION - Benetton

IMAGES Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Marketing & Promotions- NON FASHION - Domino’s Pizza

IMAGES Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Store Design & VM - Aeropostale

IMAGES Most Admired Retailer Of The Year : Employee Practice - Lifestyle

IMAGES Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Retail Group

Bollywood Stars Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher launch the Mahindra Mirzya Special Edition

Bike released as part of the association with upcoming movie ‘Mirzya’

Mumbai, September 22, 2016: Mahindra Two Wheelers Ltd. (MTWL), a part of the USD 17.8 billion Mahindra Group, today announced the launch of the special edition Mahindra Mirzya motorcycle to celebrate its association with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s upcoming movie, ‘Mirzya’.

The special edition Mahindra Centuro Mirzya is powered by Mahindra’s indigenously developed, intelligent MCI-5 (Micro Chip ignited 5 curve) engine that adapts to terrain and gives unmatched pick up and mileage. Its stylish alloy wheels, Flip Key, LED Tail Lamps and distinctive body graphics makes it stand apart.

Mr. Vinod Sahay, Chief Executive Officer, Mahindra Two Wheelers Ltd. said, “Mr. Vinod Sahay, Chief Executive Officer, Mahindra Two Wheelers Ltd. said, “We are delighted to offer a really distinctive and stylish looking Mahindra Mirzya edition to celebrate our association with the Film “Mirzya”. We are confident that like the film,Mahindra Mirzya will become a rage in the upcoming festive season.”

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Director, Mirzya said, “Mirzya is a modern day love story which is based on the historical Punjabi folklore legend of Mirza-Sahiban, one of the popular iconic romances which has been passed on from generation to generation. This story resonates even today, as seen in the film in modern day Rajasthan of 2016, amongst two rebellious lovers. We are heartened that Mahindra Two Wheelers has decided to introduce a special edition to celebrate the film release.”

In recreating this romantic tragedy, Mehra has strongly visualised, ‘the legend of Mirza & Sahiban’ in the movie Mirzya. The film has been shot in the bleak and desolate terrain of Ladakh and vibrant, colourful Rajasthan, which brings out the stark contrasts while intricately weaving in nuances of an eternal love story which resonates even today in contemporary Rajasthan.

Mr. Rohit Khattar, Chairman Cinestaan Film Company Pvt. Ltd, Said “Our association with Mahindra Two Wheelers for Mirzya has been very rewarding. The motorcycle is an integral part of the lead character in the movie and we wish the Mahindra team all the very best for the Special Edition success.”