Confidence Group and Time Technoplast join hands to launch ‘first-of-its-kind’ 100% blast proof LPG composite cylinders in India

  

Mumbai, February 26, 2019: Confidence Petroleum India Limited (CPIL) (BSE Code: 526829), India's leading Private Sector LPG marketer & retailer and Time Technoplast Limited (TTL) (BSE Code: 532856), a leading technology based innovative polymer product company, have joined hands by entering into a‘Cooperation Agreement’ with a view to give major thrust to retail LPG cylinder market under the brand name ‘GoGas Elite’.

‘GoGas Elite’ blast proof LPG composite cylinders have been launched keeping in mind the importance of safety and convenience in Indian kitchens. These light weight translucent cylinders are manufactured using composite material which have high fire and heat resistance, are non-corrosive, UV protected and 100% re-cyclable when compared to the conventionally available LPG cylinders. Consumers can order ‘GoGas Elite’ cylinders via an App which will be delivered 24x7. This collaboration is aimed at ‘GoGas Elite’ spreading its wings to 22 states across India, making life of consumers safe and convenient.

Confidence Petroleum India Limited had launched ‘GoGas Elite’ cylinders a couple of months ago, targeting commercial and industrial users. Backed by its commercial success, Confidence Group has ventured to launch ‘GoGas Elite’ in the residential space.

These composite cylinders manufactured by Time Technoplast Ltd. are approved and certified by Indian and International certification bodies. Every composite LPG cylinder goes through a stringent 14 point quality check before it is ‘certified ok’ for commercial use.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Nitin Khara, Chairman & Managing Director of Confidence Group, said, “We, in partnership with Time Technoplast, are happy to herald the next phase of evolution in Indian kitchens – be it residential or commercial, by introducing ‘GoGas Elite’ brand of world class light-weight, blast-proof, rust proof & translucent composite LPG Cylinders to make the Indian kitchens more safe, clean & consumer friendly. We are moving to an App based time bound delivery of LPG Cylinders on 24x7 basis at the click of a finger for the delight of our consumers. The company’s 58 LPG bottling plants are ready to fill composite cylinders to cater to the demand of 22 states. We are also planning to launch these composite cylinders in Indonesia where we have 2 LPG bottling plants”.

 Mr. Anil Jain, Managing Director & CEO, Time Technoplast Limited stated, “Time Technoplast introduced LiteSafe Composite Cylinders– translucent, lighter & absolutely blast proof for the first time in India. We have approval for these Cylinders in 58 countries and are exporting it to over 28 countries worldwide. We are grateful to Confidence Group for launching the LiteSafe Composite Cylinders in Indian market under the brand name ‘GoGas Elite”.

About Confidence Petroleum Limited:

Confidence Group is India's leading private sector Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) retailer. The company markets LPG under the brand name 'GoGas' and has 127 Auto LPG Dispensing Stations spread over Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Telangana. The company has recently introduced light-weight and blast-proof composite LPG cylinders under the brand name 'GoGas Elite' for domestic and commercial LPG use. Confidence Petroleum is India's largest manufacturer of LPG Cylinders with a capacity of manufacturing 5 million units per annum. The company has pan India presence with 15 cylinder manufacturing units and 58 bottling plants across 22 Indian states. For more information, visithttp://www.confidencegroup.com.

About Time Technoplast Limited:  

Time Technoplast (www.timetechnoplast.com) is a leading technology based innovative polymer product company. Over the years, TimeTech has emerged as a formidable player in the polymer space, with a product repertoire that caters to diverse segments like Industrial Packaging, Infrastructure, Lifestyle, Healthcare, Composites and Auto Components related products. It focuses on replacing metals with polymers in high performance areas using innovation and latest technology. TimeTech services wide spectrum of user industry in each of its business verticals, reducing sectoral risks and tapping new opportunities for growth. TimeTech is an aspiring Indian multinational having presence in India, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia & Egypt

The all new Samsung Galaxy S10 series is now available on Airtel Online Store at a down payment starting at just Rs. 9099

Customers can pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S10+ and S10 on Airtel Online Store starting today and the smartphones will be delivered to customer’s doorstep starting March 6, 2019 


Airtel customers can easily upgrade to any device from this latest range of smartphones at convenient EMIs that will come built-in with affordable postpaid plans


Mumbai, February 22, 2018: Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s leading telecommunications service provider, today announced that it has commenced pre-booking for the all new Samsung Galaxy S10+ and S10 on the Airtel Online Store at www.airtel.in/onlinestore. 

Starting today, customers can easily upgrade to their favourite premium smartphone from Samsung with instant financing, affordable down payments and convenient EMIs. Customers can unlock the true potential of the entire range of the Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone on India’s best smartphone network with Airtel’s built-in post-paid plans on EMIs which offer unlimited benefits like 100GB data, unlimited voice calling (Local+STD), free subscription to Amazon Prime for 1 year, and free subscription to Netflix for 3 month worth Rs.1500.


Samsung Galaxy S10 range of Airtel Online Store

Smartphone	Down Payment	EMI with Built-in Plan
Samsung Galaxy S10+	Rs 15,799	24 EMIs @ Rs 2,999
Samsung Galaxy S10	Rs 9,099	24 EMIs @ Rs 2,999

 



 


 


 


 


 


 




The Samsung Galaxy S10 range comes packed with a dynamic AMOLED display and also packs in innovative features like cinematic infinity O Display, versatile pro grade camera and wireless power share. The series has an in display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10 devices. 

Shashwat Sharma, Chief Brand Officer & Chief Marketing Officer, Bharti Airtel said, “We are pleased to add the Samsung Galaxy S10 range of devices on our store and offer a wider choice of 4G smartphones to customers. We continue to be committed to build a strong partner ecosystem with an aim to enable more and more customers to conveniently upgrade to premium smartphones at affordable prices. With our built-in plans, customers can unlock the true potential of the new Samsung Galaxy smartphones on our network.”


How to get the Samsung Galaxy S10 series on Airtel Online Store: 


1.       Log on to  www.airtel.in/onlinestore. Select the Samsung Galaxy device from the list 


2.       Check your eligibility and get instant loan approvals. Make the down payment 


3.       The device will be delivered to your doorstep at your preferred location/address 


4.       On activation, the bundled Airtel postpaid plan will automatically apply enabling customers to enjoy superfast data and unlimited voice calling on their new smartphone 

Airtel Online Store is an innovative digital platform launched by Airtel in October 2017 as part ofProject Next – Airtel’s digital innovation program aimed at transforming customer experience across all of its services and touch points.

Airtel has partnered with Federal Bank, and Seynse Technologies to bring alive the seamless digital experience on its Online Store.

GOA CARNAVAL 2019

Goa is gearing up for Carnaval 2019 which is one of the most awaited festivals of the year. Carnaval would begin on 2^nd March starting from Panjim, 3^rd March at Margao ,4^th March  at Vasco and Ponda and 5^th March at  Mapusa, Morjim and Curchorem. This year Carnaval is expected to be bigger with an increase in the number of  floats. We see a lot of tourists both domestic and International visiting the state to experience this festival exclusively. Goa Tourism has been promoting this festival on a huge scale every year and there is an overwhelming response from both domestic and international visitors to the state.

Carnaval is Goa's most famous festival and has been celebrated since the 18th century. The origins of carnival are apparently the hedonistic feasts of ancient Rome and Greece. It made its appearance in the Spanish and Portuguese colonies, where it metamorphosed into the very Latin singing-dancing bouts. The carnaval is presided over by King Momo, who on the opening day orders his subjects to party.

Carnaval is meant to be a feasting-merrymaking orgy just before the 40 days of Lent; a time of abstinence and spirituality. It begins from the capital city of Goa- Panjim. The entire state will be seen with colourful floats and decorations

The exciting and fun-filled four-day non-stop extravaganza of fun, frolic, song, music and dance that is uniquely Goan is a Pagan festival popular in Latin American countries that were colonies of Portugal at some point in time. It is a typical Latin, song, music and dance and precedes the "Lent". During this festival, huge parades through the cities are organised with bands, floats and dances and balls in the evenings.

The USP of this festival is the uniqueness that it has. Goa is the only state to celebrate a distinctive festival like Carnaval. The highlight of the exotic frenzy of merriment is the appointment and arrival of “KING MOMO” and his retinue to the capital city Panaji on "Fat Saturday", the eve of Carnaval. They form the head of a parade of colorful floats and troupes of masked revelers attired in gorgeous costumes singing and dancing in gay abandon to lively music that is usually performed live. The best floats are given handsome prizes. It assumes a unique form of creative spontaneity wherein folk songs/Cantars are sung from door to door in villages by troupes of mainly Christian peasants inviting everyone to join in the celebration. Huge parades through the cities are organised with bands, floats and dances and balls in the evenings.

Reed Exhibitions closes acquisition of Mack Brooks Exhibitions

Reed Exhibitions, a division of RELX, has completed its acquisition of Mack Brooks Exhibitions.

Mack Brooks‘ flagship brands include EuroBLECH (sheet metal working technology); inter airport (airport infrastructure and technology); Fastener Fair (fastener and fixing technology); Chemspec (fine and speciality chemicals); RAILTEX (rail infrastructure and technology); ICE Europe (paper, film and foil converting); CCE (manufacturing and converting corrugated and cartonboard); PSE Europe (plastics) and InPrint (print technology for industrial manufacturing).

The acquisition expands Reed Exhibitions‘ global portfolio by more than 30 business-to-business events in 14 countries, delivering value for stakeholders, including customers and staff. Nicola Hamann will continue as Managing Director of Mack Brooks, and the company will continue to be based in St Albans, UK.

GJEPC presents The Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2019

                                                                   

‘Enchanted Cosmos’ – design theme of GJEPC’s The Artisan Awards 2019 is a futuristic theme for the global buying season 2020

Actress Aditi Rao Hydari graces the momentous occasion at the Glittering Evening

‘Aatman - Inspirations 2020’, Jewellery Trend Book for India launched by GJEPC

Mumbai, 15 February 2019: It was a night to remember as the real stars of India’s coveted designer jewellery descended from the skies to the Royal Opera House in south Mumbai responding to the futuristic theme of ‘Enchanted Cosmos’! The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presented The Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2019 powered by GIA (Gemological Institute of America) and co-partnered by the DPA (Diamond Producers Association).

The Artisan Awards celebrate the highest levels of art, creativity & innovation by honoring the best talent in jewellery design and elevating designers to their rightful status of artistes. Rightfully so, as creative minds from diverse walks of life gathered together to discuss, debate and deliberate on creativity of young designers who are wooing the consumers’ minds with their imagination, spontaneity, artistry and visualization.

Pramod Kumar Agrawal (Chairman, GJEPC), said, “The Indian gem & Jewellery industry has a history of more than 5000 years. The Rajas and Maharajas have supported this art, and we have a tradition of passing this skill from one generation to other. We always had the advantage of skilled artisans and karigars when catering to global markets. Today, total gem and jewellery exports accounts for USD 42 billion annually. The industry contributes around 7% to India’s GDP and employs more than 5 million people. It's time that the world is made aware of India’s jewellery Design potential and portray India as a 'Design Destination' for Jewellery. The Artisan Awards is an initiative and a sincere effort by Council to encourage the true design talent in the industry and showcase India’s Design extravagance to the world.”

Actress Aditi Rao Hydari graced the momentous occasion of the grand finale where the eventual winners triumphed from over 550 entries and 23 shortlisted sketches, which got into manufacturing process and the final judging process based on these finished products. The selection was based on various predefined parameters such as Design Aesthetics, Wearability, Innovation, relevance to Theme & Makeability/ Manufacturing.

Colin Shah (Vice Chairman, GJEPC), said, “The importance of India in the global jewellery design context is growing to what it used to be historically when Indian influence on luxury jewellery was evidenced from the creations of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Harry Winston for the Maharajas and Nawabs. Incidentally, GJEPC chose the theme of ‘Enchanted Cosmos’ for the Artisan Awards 2019 much before it becomes the Design Theme for buying season 2020. The contest theme 'Enchanted Cosmos' helps designers explore the mysteries of galaxies and universes known and unknown. We were overwhelmed to receive 550 entries across India in the three categories: a) Rings or Pendants b) Brooches or Pins c) Earrings or Bracelets.”

While Ms. Mehul Gupta triumphed as winner in the Rings/Pendant Category (her piece was manufactured by Jewel Goldi, Ms. Mitali Kikani of H.Ajoomal fine jewellery & Ms. Soukata Basu Malhotra (her piece manufactured by Ace Jewellery Designer, Anand Shah) bagged first position in the category of Brooches/Pins & Earring/Bracelets category respectively.

In the Rings/ Pendants category, Koushik Mondal, Tanvirkumar & Co. was the first runner-up and Deepika Pathya, Titan Company Ltd. was the second runner up; the finalists were: Biswarup Chakraborty, Independent Designer (Piece manufactured by Jewel Goldi), Mumbai; Isha Deb, Bluestone Jewellery; and Kamal Parui, Emerald Jewel India Ltd.; Laxmikanth Mestry, IIGJ Tardeo, Mumbai (Piece Manufactured by Vasupati Jewellers) and Twinkle Dhanesha,SDI-Bengaluru (Piece Manufactured by KP Sanghvi). In the Brooches/Pins category, Aashna Chaudhary, Titan Company Ltd. was the first runner up and Jayshree Tupe, A'Star Jewellery was the second runner up; the finalists were Sanskruti Serrao, PNG Jewellers Ltd.; V. Saravanan, Titan Company Ltd.; and Rakesh Bhowmik, Tanvirkumar & Co. In the Earrings/ Bracelets category, Soumyajit Maity, Priority Jewels Ltd. was the first runner up and Yash Pandey, IIGJ Delhi (Piece Manufactured by Anand Shah) was the second runner up; finalists were: Aashna Chaudhary, Titan Company Ltd.; Hariharan T S, Titan Company Ltd.; Aaheli Datta, Titan Company Ltd.; Urvi Bansal,B.K Saraf Jewellers (Piece Manufactured by Gold Artism); Harsona J Choksi,Sangam Jewels Gold; and Bhavana Jain, Kama Schachter;

GJEPC introduced one more category of award ‘Best Product Inventory at Signature IIJS 2019’. There were a total of 8 sub categories for this award...

1. Daily Wear Diamond Jewellery – Shree Fine Jewels Pvt. Ltd. (Winner), Zunda (1^st runner up) & Sphere (2^ndrunner up)

2. Couture Diamond Jewellery – Tibarumal (Winner) Manak Diamonds (1^st runner up), Splurge (2^nd runner up)

3. Gold Jewellery – Sawansukha Jewellers (Winner), Gold Artism (1^st runner up)

4. Silver Jewellery – R. K. Silver & Gold (Winner)

5. Platinum – Pure Platinum

6. Coloured Gemstones Jewellery – Tara Fine Jewels (Winner) Sanskriti Jewels (1^st runner up), Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas (2^nd runner up)

7. Kundan Meena Jewellery - VM Ornaments (Winner), Vasupati Jewellers India Pvt. Ltd. (1^st runner up)

8. Pearl Jewellery – Manoj Ornaments (Winner)

In continuation to GJEPC’s endeavour to spearhead design led initiatives to promote innovation in jewellery designing, GJEPC launched an exclusive handbook on jewelry trends, “AATMAN - Inspirations 2020”

AATMAN - Inspirations 2020”, is edited by The Futurist’s team of international luxury industry analysts led by International Jewellery forecaster, Ms. Paola De Luca.

Milan Chokshi (Member-COA & Convener, Promotions, Marketing and Business Development of the GJEPC), said, “AATMAN - Inspirations 2020” is a significant initiative that have been undertaken by GJEPC – I am sure this will pave the way forward and build bridges to a new, vibrant and exciting future filled with creativity.”

AATMAN 2020 covers broad spectrum of jewellery encompassing trends in major categories of bridal, couture or pret. All in all a complete reference point to creating pieces not only in sync with time but also crafting pieces which are timeless and precious

Paola De Luca of The Futurist said, “India is reclaiming its global stature as a leading pioneer in luxury jewellery design. “AATMAN - Inspirations 2020” will inspire the new generation of Indian creative leaders, providing a blueprint for key design trends, raising topical issues affecting the diamond industry, and presenting an illustrated history of India’s early prominence in design.” De Luca added, “Having been a co-founder of the Design Inspirations Programme, I am extremely proud to be associated with this initiative to drive forward Indian design talent on the global stage.”

About GJEPC: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) was set up by the Ministry of Commerce and industry, Government of India (GoI) in 1966. It was one of several Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) launched by the Indian Government, to boost the country’s export thrust, when India’s post-Independence economy began making forays in the international markets. Since 1998, the GJEPC has been granted autonomous status. The GJEPC is the apex body of the gems & jewellery industry and today it represents over 6,000 exporters in the sector. With headquarters in Mumbai, the GJEPC has Regional Offices in New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Surat and Jaipur, all of which are major centres for the industry. It thus has a wide reach and is able to have a closer interaction with members to serve them in a direct and more meaningful manner. Over the past decades, the GJEPC has emerged as one of the most active EPCs, and has continuously strived to both expand its reach and depth in its promotional activities as well as widen and increase services to its members.

Volvo Cars opens a showroom in Prabhadevi

Swedish luxury arrives in South Mumbai

Mumbai, 13^th February 2019: Volvo Car India continues to bolster its network by opening a new boutique showroom in Prabhadevi under the ownership of KIFS Motors. It is the 2^nd showroom in Mumbai and highlights the focus of the fastest growing luxury car maker in one of the largest luxury car markets in India. The showroom is located in the main street that connects to the affluent areas of Mumbai, this is the place where the brand belongs. With South Mumbai added, Volvo Cars now has 25 Showrooms across India. The showroom was inaugurated by Mr. Charles Frump - Managing Director, Volvo Car India.

Speaking at the official launch of the showroom Charles Frump, Managing Director - Volvo Car India said, “South Mumbai is the largest population of affluent families in India and Volvo’s presence here raises the bar in luxury car segment. KIFS Motors has proven to be an outstanding partner for us in the Western Suburbs. Their new showroom in South Mumbai will add to the growth of Volvo Cars in Mumbai and India.”

Mr. Vimal Khandwala, Dealer Principal - KIFS Motors said, “Our second showroom is a reflection of the confidence Volvo car management has in us. This showroom, located in the heart of South Mumbai will bring in the affluent customer base for Volvo cars. We are committed to contributing to Volvo’s growth in this key market.”

Volvo Car India

Swedish luxury car company Volvo established its presence in India in 2007 and has since then, worked intensively to market the Swedish brand in this country. Volvo Cars currently markets products through its dealerships in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi NCR – South Delhi, West Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Mumbai, Pune, Raipur, Surat, Vishakhapatnam and Vijayawada.

Ladies, This Valentine’s Pamper Your Man with Rare Rabbit

February 11, 2019 - Valentine’s day is just around the corner and if you’re looking at pampering and splurging on your man, head to Rare Rabbit. This aspirational, trendy- menswear brand that aims to reinvent the dress code for men and transform their everyday approach to dressing, is your one-stop destination with its exclusive, unusual and modern range of clothes and accessories. 

In addition to shirts, trousers, blazers, sweatshirts, denim and tees, Rare Rabbit also offers modish accessories like watches, eyewear, cufflinks and ceramic bows to complete the fashionable and quirky look. 

For the ladies who want to get something special for their men on Valentines but are confused about what will look best on them, Rare Rabbit just made Valentine’s shopping easier for you by creating different looks on its website. Not only can you browse through from the comfort of your home or office and pick up online what looks best, you’ll also save a lot of time. This section has different attires for every type of date, be it a romantic dinner or a casual coffee outing. 

So, welcome to the burrow and get set to go for the perfect date with your better half all dressed up and spruced up this Valentine’s!

About Rare Rabbit

RARE RABBIT is a premium menswear brand that which breaks all the preconceived notions of what a man should be and is expected to be. Rare Rabbit comes to India with the mission to transform the everyday approach to dressing. Rare Rabbit embraces the free spirit of the fashion gentlemen; curates and designs fashion within an unconventional approach.

Rare Rabbit was launched in 2015 at UB City and now has a presence across 22 exclusive brand outlets. Rare Rabbit aims to have 30 exclusive stores by the end of 2019 and 100 multi brand outlets. Besides apparels, Rare Rabbit also offers timepieces and eyewear. Check out their collection onwww.rarerabbit.in or visit the nearest Rare Rabbit store.  

नई दिल्ली के सिंगापुर वीकेंडर में स्ट+आर्ट के साथ सिंगापुर टूरिज्म बोर्ड भारत में दिखाएगा कला के लिए जुनून!

सिंगापुर टूरिज्म बोर्ड ने सिंगापुर वीकेंडर में सिंगापुर की प्रतिभाओं के प्रदर्शन के लिए फिर एक बार स्ट+आर्ट इंडिया फाउंडेशन के साथ किया सहयोग

नई दिल्ली, 08 फरवरी, 2019। सिंगापुर टूरिज्म बोर्ड (एसटीबी) अपने 'पैशन मेड पॉसिबल' ब्रांड को भारत में लाने का प्रयास जारी रखे हुए हैं, इस बार दिल्ली में सिंगापुर वीकेंडर पर कई आकर्षक गतिविधियों केसाथ यह प्रयास किया गया। ब्रांड के अपने दूसरे चरण के प्रचार के हिस्से के रूप में कल्चर शेपर्स, सोशलिजर्स और एक्शन सीकर्स जैसे पैशन के प्रति उत्साहियों के जुनून को उजागर करने के लिए एसटीबी ने दिल्लीमें आयोजित होने वाले तीन दिवसीय उत्सव के लिए स्ट+आर्ट इंडिया फाउंडेशन के साथ भागीदारी की है जो कि 15 से 17 फरवरी 2019 को लोधी कॉलोनी, 'कोना' और हौज खास में एंटीसोशल आउटलेट परआयोजित होगा।

सिंगापुर वीकेंडर

'पैशन मेड पॉसिबल' ब्रांड के लॉन्च के बाद से एसटीबी ने मार्केटिंग कैम्पेन और एक्टिविटीज की एक शृंखला शुरू की है जो स्टोरी टेलिंग के जरिए सिंगापुर के जुनून और प्रतिभा का प्रदर्शन करती है, साथ ही आगंतुकोंको एक डेस्टिनेशन के रूप में सिंगापुर को चुनने के लिए एक और वजह देती है।  स्ट+आर्ट इंडिया फाउंडेशन के सहयोग से इस वर्ष एसटीबी, 'सिंगापुर वीकेंडर' नामक एक विशेष प्रोजेक्ट को स्ट+आर्ट दिल्ली 2019 के हिस्से के रूप में लॉन्च करेगा। कृपया स्ट+आर्ट दिल्ली 2019 के बारे में अधिक जानकारी के लिए कृपया परिशिष्ट 'ए' को देखें।

एसटीबी के सहायक मुख्य कार्यकारी (इंटरनेशनल ग्रुप) श्री ची पेय चांग ने कहा, 'सिंगापुर और भारत कई मोर्चों पर दीर्घकालिक और गहरे संबंध साझा करते हैं। भारत सिंगापुर में पर्यटकों के आगमन के लिए तीसरासबसे बड़ा स्रोत बाजार बना हुआ है। हम अपने ब्रांड 'पैशन मेड पॉसिबल' के लिए स्टोरी-टेलिंग के नजरिए के साथ भारत के यात्रियों को लुभाना जारी रखना चाहते हैं। सिंगापुर, कला, संस्कृति और संगीत के लिहाजसे काफी समृद्ध है, हम इस पक्ष को उभारना चाहते हैं और सिंगापुर वीकेंडर में हमारे कलाकार भारतीय दर्शकों को इसकी एक झलक दिखाने में मदद करेंगे।'

सिंगापुर वीकेंडर के बारे में विस्तार से बताते हुए एसटीबी के क्षेत्रीय निदेशक (दक्षिण एशिया, मध्य पूर्व और अफ्रीका) श्री जी.बी. श्रीधर ने कहा, 'एसटीबी दूसरी बार स्ट+आर्ट इंडिया फाउंडेशन और इम्प्रेसरियो ग्रुप केसाथ साझेदारी करके बहुत प्रसन्न है। हम कुछ सार्वजनिक स्थानों पर कला और मनोरंजन के जुनून को साझा करते हुए व्यापक दर्शकों को नए तरीकों से लुभाएंगे। दिल्ली खुद अपने आप में कला, विरासत औरसांस्कृतिक परिदृश्य के लिहाज से काफी जीवंत शहर है और सिंगापुर से आई हमारी एक दर्जन से ज्यादा उत्साही प्रतिभाएं अपने आर्टवर्क और इंस्टालेशन से शहर के दर्शकों को खुश करने के लिए तत्पर हैं। आर्ट औरआगुमेंटेड रियलिटी (एआर) टेक्नोलॉजी वाली 'ए टिपिकल सिंगापुर' भी सिंगापुर वीकेंडर की प्रोग्रामिंग का एक हिस्सा होगी, एसटीबी ने अपने 'पैशन मेड पॉसिबल' कैम्पेन के हिस्से के रूप में इसे अपने साथ हाल मेंजोड़ा है और यह मॉस्को और यंगून के शहरों का सफर कर चुकी है। हम सिंगापुर और भारतीय, दोनों प्रतिभाओं के एक साथ आने ओर नई कलात्मक संभावनाओं को पैदा किए जाने की राह को बड़ी बेसब्री से देख रहेहैं। सिंगापुरियों के पैशन के नजरिए से सिंगापुर को अलग ही आलोक में पेश करते हुए हम भारत के यात्रियों का स्वागत करते हैं और बताते हैं कि उनके जुनून को जीने के लिए सिंगापुर आपका स्वागत कर रहा है- चाहे वह हमारे शहर में कला हो या संगीत, यात्रा हो या रोमांच या फिर भोजन।

स्ट+आर्ट के संस्थापकों ने कहा, 'एसटीबी के साथ इस अनूठे सहयोग के दूसरे वर्ष के तहत हम सिंगापुर के कलाकारों को भारत ला रहे हैं। इनमें से हर एक कलाकार एआर, विज़ुअल मैपिंग, मल्टीमीडिया इंस्टॉलेशनऔर भित्ति चित्र जैसे क्षेत्रों में नए आयाम तलाशते हुए दक्षिण एशियाई कला के बदलते चेहरे में योगदान करने का पैशन रखता है।

सिंगापुर वीकेंडर के दर्शक तीन अलग-अलग जगहों पर बेजोड़ और नई कला अभिव्यक्तियों का अनुभव कर सकेंगे। 1) सिंगापुर लेन की विशेषता वाली लोधी आर्ट डिस्ट्रिक्ट, 2) कोना, जोर बाग पर फ्रिक्शन 3) एंटीसोशियल, हौज खास, दिल्ली।

1)लोधी आर्ट डिस्ट्रिक्ट

लोधी आर्ट डिस्ट्रिक्ट में एक विशेष सिंगापुर लेन की सुविधा होगी, जहां सिंगापुर के कलाकार खन्ना बाजार और मेहरचंद मार्केट के बीच की दीवारों को वॉल म्यूरल की सार्वजनिक आर्ट गैलरी में बदल डालेंगे।कलाकारों की रोमांचक सूची में सैम लो, यिप येव चोंग, योक और शेरियो, इंस्टॉलेशन आर्टिस्ट तान शी जी, न्यू मीडिया आर्टिस्ट ब्रैंडन टाय और फोटोग्राफिक आर्टिस्ट यूजीन सोह जैसे कलाकार शामिल होंगे।सिंगापुर के कलाकारों की सूची परिशिष्ट 'बी' में देखी जा सकती है। दर्शक, वर्कशॉप में भी हिस्सा ले सकते हैं, जैसे नकल्स एंड नच का बॉम्बे अंडरग्राउंड के साथ जीन फेस्टिवल, योक और शेरियो की मिक्सड मीडियास्ट्रीट आर्ट तकनीक, सैम लो की एक स्टिकर वर्कशॉप जैसे कई इंटरैक्टिव अनुभव दर्शकों को सिंगापुर लेन में मिल सकेंगे।

2) 'कोना' पर ए टिपिकल सिंगापुर शोकेस एट फ्रिक्शन

आर्ट और आगुमेंटेड रियलिटी (एआर) टेक्नोलॉजी वाली ए टिपिकल सिंगापुर शोकेस एट फ्रिक्शन' एसटीबी की 'पैशन मेड पॉसिबल' के वैश्विक अभियान का नवीनतम हिस्सा है। शोकेस के हिस्से के रूप मेंक्यूरेटोरियल डायरेक्टर और चैन + होरी कंटेम्परेरी के पार्टनर खैरुद्दीन होरी ने प्रदर्शन कला, मूर्तियां, पेंटिंग, जिफ एनीमेशन, वीडियो आर्ट से लेकर एआर इफेक्ट्स तक सात अलग-अलग विशेषज्ञता वालेसमकालीन कलाकारों को चुना है। यह मॉस्को और यंगून की यात्रा करने के बाद, अपने तीसरे पडाव के रूप में नई दिल्ली आते हुए जोरबाग में स्थित 'कोना' में विशेष स्ट+आर्ट इंडिया पॉप-अप 'फिक्रशन' को पेशकरेगा। प्रदर्शनी में राष्ट्रीय और अंतरराष्ट्रीय कलाकारों की ओर से मल्टीमीडिया आर्टवक्र्स का समावेश होगा। 'फ्रिक्शन' की अंग्रेजी वर्तनी में F(r)iction  से 'आर' का लोप करते हुए इसे 'फिक्शन' भी पढ़ा जा सकताहै। यह अस्थायी प्रदर्शनी जनता को हमारे जीवन की जटिलताओं को समझने के लिए प्रेरित करेगी जो कि प्रौद्योगिकी, कला और प्रकृति के बीच द्वंद्व और अंतर्विरोधों में उलझी हुई है। तीन कलाकारों, यूजीन सोह, एगी सीह और मोहम्मद इजदी भी आगंतुकों के साथ लाइव प्रदर्शन और बातचीत के लिए सिंगापुर वीकेंडर में मौजूद रहेंगे।

एटिपिकल सिंगापुर शोकेस के बारे में अधिक जानकारी के लिए कृपया परिशिष्ट 'सी' देखें।

3) एंटीसोशल, हौज खास, दिल्ली पर सिंगापुर वीकेंडर लॉन्च पार्टी

सिंगापुर के विविध और जीवंत संगीत, नाइटलाइफ और मनोरंजन ऑफर्स को पेश करने के लिए, सिंगापुर वीकेंडर के एक अन्य आकर्षण में एंटीसोशल, हौज खास पर लॉन्च पार्टी शामिल है, जहां सिंगापुर के सबसेलोकप्रिय बार जिगर एन्ड पोनी का एक पॉप-अप कॉकटेल बार होगा। सिंगापुर के रैपर युंग राजा की परफॉर्मेंस भी देखने को मिलेगी, वहीं ग्रैंड फिनाले युंग राजा और भारतीय रैपर प्रभदीप सिंह के बीच एक 'रैप बैटल' होगी, जिसमें दोनों कलाकार पहली बार एक साथ आएंगे।

सिंगापुर वीकेंडर के लिए एक अस्थायी कार्यक्रम परिशिष्ट 'डी' में देखा जा सकता है।

सिंगापुर टूरिज्म बोर्ड के बारे में

पर्यटन, सिंगापुर के प्रमुख आर्थिक क्षेत्रों में से एक है और सिंगापुर टूरिस्ट बोर्ड (एसटीबी) पर्यटन के विकास की एक प्रमुख एजेंसी है। इंडस्ट्री के भागीदारों और समुदाय के साथ मिलकर, हम एक सिंगापुर पर्यटनपरिदृश्य को एक जीवंत आकार देते हैं। हम सिंगापुर को एक जीवंत गंतव्य के रूप में परिवर्तित करके 'पैशन मेड पॉसिबल' ब्रांड को उभार रहे हैं, जो जो लोगों को अपने जुनून को साझा करने और बढ़ाने के लिए प्रेरितकरता है। अधिक जानकारी के लिए, www.stb.gov.sg  या www.visitsingapore.com   पर जाएं या हमें ट्विटर @STB_sg (https://twitter.com/stb_sg)  पर फॉलो करें।

स्ट+आर्ट इंडिया फाउंडेशन के बारे में

स्ट+आर्ट इंडिया फाउंडेशन , 'आर्ट फॉर ऑल' के सिद्धांत पर आधारित एक संगठन है और सार्वजनिक स्थानों के आर्ट प्रोजेक्ट्स पर काम करता है। फाउंडेशन का उद्देश्य कला को पारंपरिक गैलरी से निकाल करव्यापक दर्शकों के लिए सुलभ बनाना है और इसे उन शहरों के भीतर गूंथना है जहां हम रहते हैं - यह सही अर्थों में, सभी के लिए कला को लोकतांत्रिक बनाता है।

एशियन पेंट्स द्वारा समर्थित फाउंडेशन ने पिछले छह वर्षों में दिल्ली, मुंबई, बेंगलुरु, हैदराबाद, गोवा, कोयम्बटूर, कोलकाता और चंडीगढ़ में 14 स्ट+आर्ट फेस्टिवल और कई सार्वजनिक कला परियोजनाओं काआयोजन करते हुए इन सभी शहरों में अपनी छाप छोड़ी है। फेस्टिवल का हर नया संस्करण और पब्लिक आर्ट डिस्ट्रिक्ट, शहरी संस्कृति के लिहाज से कला के लिए वैकल्पिक स्थान तैयार करता है ताकि लोगों कोयह पता चले कि सार्वजनिक स्थलों का उपयोग कैसे किया जा सकता है। शहरी कला को भारत में एक आंदोलन बनाने की जिम्मेदारी लेकर चल चल रहे फाउंडेशन के सार्वजनिक कला हस्तक्षेप, रचनात्मकता केलिए शहरों की गलियों को एक कैनवास के रूप में देखने के उत्सव है। सिंगापुर टूरिज्म बोर्ड भारत में स्ट+आर्ट के साथ कला के लिए जुनून को प्रज्वलित करने के लिए नई दिल्ली में सिंगापुर वीकेंडर मना रहा है।