Start-up Fund – Rainmaker Ventures invests USD 5 Mn in YAAP

                                                                                  

YAAP is a super specialty digital content company and this fund will enable it to up its digital content service line of design, discovery and distribution

Mumbai, 12th July 2016: Rainmaker Ventures – Co-Founded by Industrialist Sudhir Menon and Digital Marketer Atul Hegde, announced that it has invested USD 5 Mn in YAAP – a super specialty digital content company.

Rainmaker Ventures with presence in India, USA, Brazil and Singapore is an early stage start-up fund of $US50mn that was launched in December last year. Rainmaker Ventures identifies competent start-ups and not only invests seed-capital, but also, wholly mentors these establishments through the co-founders collective expertise of growing successful businesses in the past. 

YAAP, focusses on the 3 digital content service lines of Design, Discovery and Distribution. In Content design the firm looks at branded content, digital show formats, syndication, brand and visual identity, in Content discovery it looks at influencer identification, outreach and empanelment and in Content distribution it looks at programmatic content placement, alliances and channel partnerships. The focus being creating and distributing engaging content for businesses to attract, retain and deliver customer satisfaction.

YAAP has a non CEO, Partner model where digital media professionals Nikhil Bapat & Manan Kapur have joined in as Partners in Mumbai & Gurgaon respectively. The company will use majority of the funds invested by Rainmaker Ventures for acquisitions in the Branding & Visual Identity space, Automated content distribution platforms & Content creation platforms. The funds would also be utilized for YAAP’s expansion plans in the Singapore & USA market where they plan to open offices by early next year.

Sudhir Menon, Co-Founder, Rainmaker Ventures added, “YAAP is a perfect example of the nature of investments Rainmaker Ventures wants to lead. We will contribute both Capital & Mentorship to YAAP. We see YAAP become a leading player in the digital content ecosystem within the next 2 years. We have a fantastic model & the senior team in place and now will go out aggressively looking for the right acquisitions." 

In a joint statement Nikhil Bapat & Manan Kapur, Partners at YAAP said “At YAAP we are trying to build a unique model both from our offerings & the company strucutre itself. We are happy to find a partner like Rainmake Ventures that is so bullish of the Digital Content sector and are going beyond infusion of capital into the company, with active mentoring of the management team. “

Atul Hegde, Co-Founder Rainmaker Ventures will be the Chief Mentor and join the YAAP board post this investment. 

This is the second investment made by Rainmaker Ventures, an early seed-fund that was launched in December last year. The fund is already in the process of investing in compelling businesses that are impactful in nature. Expansion will also be enabled with more senior professionals from varied sectors joining the company as full time mentors.

Catch the best of Ridley Scott this July on the Director’s Cut special series, only on MN+!

Mumbai, July 8, 2016: MN+, the premium HD English movie channel is set to bring yet another exciting line-up of Gold Class Hollywood movies this July with the launch of their new property, ‘Director’s Cut’.

Director’s Cut is the first ever 3 month long property from MN+ and is committed to the channels vision of delighting their viewers with world class, sophisticated cinema. The property will celebrate some of the best Director’s in Hollywood through a month long spotlight on each director, showcasing their best works. Starting with Ridley Scott in July, Christopher Nolan in August and Steven Spielberg in September, Director’s cut is set to showcase some of the finest collection of Hollywood movies that any movie enthusiast can never miss.

The spotlight for the month of July is the versatile Oscar Award winning director ‘Ridley Scott’ who’s best works will be aired only on MN+ starting Saturday, July 9, 2016, 9:00pm  and for all the following Saturdays in July.

The director is known for successfully experimenting in different genres like comedy-drama, science-fiction horror, historical drama, crime thriller and neo-noir films and has exhibited his brilliant story-telling skills on screen through his awards winning movies like American Gangster, Black Hawk Down and Hannibal.

American Gangster is a biographical crime film which embodies a detective’s work to bring down the drug racket of Frank Lucas who smuggles drugs in the country from Far East. The movie got a rating of 7.8/10 on IMDB and also won the director a nomination in Best Motion Picture category at the Golden Globe Awards in 2007.

Black Hawk Down is a war drama that encapsulates the war between U.S. soldiers and the heavily armed forces of Somalia. Another Ridley Scott movie that got a rating of 7.7/10 from IMDB along with receiving a nomination for Best Director and Best Motion Picture at the Academy Awards in 2001.

Hannibal, the movie, is a sequel to the Academy Awards winning film, The Silence of the Lambs, in which Hannibal Lecter is a serial killer. In the sequel, a victim of his earlier killings finds Hannibal and makes him the target for revenge. The movie is a nail biting thriller which got a rating of 6.8/10 on IMDB.

Gear up for your dose of must-watch Hollywood cinema,

Tune in to MN+ every Saturday night @ 9PM

UMumba ropes in Havmor as an Official Ice Cream Partner for Star Sports Pro Kabaddi Season 4

UMumba ropes in Havmor as an Official Ice Cream Partner for
Star Sports Pro Kabaddi Season 4
Mumbai, July 07, 2016: Havmor Ice Cream, India’s leading pure milk ice cream brand has announced its
association with U Mumba, the Mumbai city Kabbadi franchise of the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi League. Owned by
Ronnie Screwvala, U Mumba has been the Season 2 winner of Pro Kabaddi League in 2015 and has also been a
two time runner-up - in Season 1 and Season 3.
Kabbadi, the traditional sport of India, has rapidly gained popularity over the last four years and is fast emerging
as a key sport in India. With the birth of Pro Kabaddi League, the sport has received recognition both nationally
and internationally while giving players a platform to showcase their skills and inspiring new talent across length
and breadth of India.
Commenting on this association, Ankit Chona, Managing Director, Havmor Ice Cream Ltd said, “We are
delighted to be associated with U Mumba, one of the strongest teams in the League. Our partnership with
them is a strategic move to support this traditional sport and is a great opportunity for us to reach out to
our audience. We look forward to a thrilling competition and building a strong connect with Kabaddi fans
and our customers through continuous engagements via digital and various below the line activations
around the game.”
Supratik Sen, CEO, U Mumba, added, “We are pleased to team up with Havmor, one of the leading pure ice
cream brands in India. The association will help U Mumba widen its fan base as well as promote the sport
amongst masses, leveraging their vast retail presence across the country.”
As part of the collaboration, Havmor will be running a digital contest, which will give participants the opportunity to
meet & greet with players of the U Mumba team.
Pro Kabaddi League 2016 – Season 4 commenced on June 25, 2016. U Mumba will be playing a minimum of 14
matches out of total 60 matches as part of the League. The final is scheduled to take place on July 31st, 2016.
About Havmor:
Havmor, a renowned ice cream & food brand headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat has delighted many with its 30,000+ ice
cream outlets spread across Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Delhi, Punjab & Telangana apart from Gujarat
and it will soon spread pan India. Havmor offers a wide range of over 160 ice creams, each manufactured at its hi-tech plants
which are ISO 22000:2005 certified. Havmor has also been honoured with prestigious Times Food Award for being the best
ice cream brand for eight consecutive years! It recently won the maximum number of awards in “The Great Indian Ice Cream
Contest 2016” organized by Danisco Dupont in Delhi.
About UMumba:
U Mumba is the Mumbai city franchise and current Champions of the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi League. Owned by Ronnie
Screwvala, the first generation entrepreneur who pioneered Cable TV in India and established UTV, the Media & Entertainment
conglomerate and in the second phase of his journey has founded U Sports, a futuristic sports marketing unit which aims to
revolutionize sports like Kabaddi, Football and Motorsport in the country. Headquartered in Mumbai, U Sports has carved a
niche for itself in the field of Kabaddi through U Mumba, which in its current avatar is redefining how the sport is perceived in
India and across the globe.

Gujju Goes Gourmet launched at Asilo last weekend

CREDAI forges ahead with the Regional Competitions for India Skills 2016/World Skills 2017

                                                                                                  

-          Western Zone Competition held at Ajmera Realty’s Bhakti Park Site, Wadala, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

-          Kamlesh Chauhan, Taukir Ansari, Rani Naik & Nagma Shaikh were announced as the winners in Bricklaying and Sabavath Kumar, Mohammad Arman, Balvir Singh, Shailendra Chavan & Rathalanath Kumar in Wall & Floor Tiling

Mumbai, 28^th June 2016: CREDAI flagged - off the regional competitions for the event India Skills 2016/World Skill Competition 2017, today with the commencement of the Western Zone competition at Ajmera Realty’s Bhakti Park Site, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Nainesh Shah, Secretary – MCHI CREDAI, Percy Chowdhry, Director – RAGC, J.P.Shroff, Convenor – Skilling, CREDAI National, Rajni Ajmera, Chairman – Advisory Council, CREDAI National and Kavi Luthra, Executive Director - RAGC graced the occasion as the Guests of Honour. The competition was conducted by CREDAI’s Associate Partners, Kushal & Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers (RAGC). J.P. Shroff, Kavish Thakwani from Kushal and Gladwyn Victor from RAGC were the Jury members for this prestigious competition.

Kamlesh Chauhan, Taukir Ansari, Rani Naik & Nagma Shaikh were announced as the winners in Bricklaying. Sabavath Kumar, Mohammad Arman, Balvir Singh, Shailendra Chavan & Rathalanath Kumar were the winners in Wall & Floor Tiling for the Western zone. The winners were awarded with a certificate of recognition and a monetary reward worth Rs. 2000 each. The regional competitions are being held across the 4 zones, now with the Western round completed as well, only 2 more regional rounds are left. The winners from each zone will climb up to compete within the gamut at the National level to be held in Kushal, Pune on the 3rd and 4th of July. 2 workers from each skill set (i.e. 8 in all) will be nominated to the India Skill Competion to be held in Kanpur on 15^th of July in the presence of the Hon’ble Prime Minster of India, Shri. Narendra Modi. The winners of the India Skills event will then be trained by CREDAI at Kushal for the World Skills Competition to be held in Abu Dhabi in 2017 and will be awarded Rs 1 Lakh each as prize money.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Jitendra Thakker, Chairman - Skills Development Committee, CREDAI, said “The Western Zone and CREDAI’s skill development initiative have had a long relationship as this is where Kushal originated. Mumbai is a hub for construction in the nation and yet there are millions of unskilled workers servicing this sector. We at CREDAI, being an apex body for real estate development, wish to change that scenario by facilitating the right ecosystem. We have now set the target of training at least 10,000 workers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. We are confident that the final selected candidates will demonstrate India’s potential to the world sincerely and do justice to it.”

Mr. Rajnikant S. Ajmera Chairman, Advisory Council - CREDAI and Chairman & Managing Director – Ajmera Realty said. “We credit the quality of infrastructure across all Ajmera Realty projects to the hard work of young and talented workforce that CREDAI has been actively involved in training. To be able to support CREDAI in this initiative and to be associated with the event is matter of great pride for us. We at Ajmera are fully committed to CREDAI’s and NSDC’s mission of making India the Skills Capital of the world. Such competitions provide an unmatched avenue for these workers and give them the right platform to showcase their skills on an international scale.”

CREDAI entered in the world of skilling with its flagship program “Kushal” in 2011. Since, then CREDAI has been focussing a lot in skill training of construction workers. Taking cognizance of CREDAI’s commitment towards skilling of construction workers PNB Housing Finance Limited (PNBHFL) associated with it for upscaling the construction workers under its CSR initiative. With the support and trust of PNBHFL CREDAI is expanding skill training of construction workers across India. So far CREDAI has trained more than 27000 construction workers in a period of 5 years.

DJI Phantom 4 features obstacle avoidance, intelligent tracking and a simplified flying experience

DJI Introduces New Era of Intelligent Flying Cameras

DJI Phantom 4 features obstacle avoidance, intelligent tracking

and a simplified flying experience

(INDIA, June 24, 2016) – DJI, the world’s leading maker of unmanned aerial vehicles,

demonstrated its latest flying camera in Delhi and Mumbai. The Phantom 4 is the first consumer

quadcopter camera (or “drone”) to use highly advanced computer vision and sensing technology

to make professional aerial imaging safer and easier for everyone.

The Phantom 4 expands on previous generations of DJI’s iconic Phantom line by adding new on-
board intelligence that make piloting and shooting great shots simple through features like its

Obstacle Sensing System, ActiveTrack and TapFly functionality.

“With the Phantom 4, we are entering an era where even beginners can fly with confidence,”

said Kevin On, Associate Director of Communications, DJI. “People have dreamed about one day

having a drone collaborate creatively with them. That day has arrived.”

The Phantom 4’s Obstacle Sensing System features two forward-facing optical sensors that scan

for obstacles and automatically direct the aircraft around the impediment when possible,

reducing risk of collision, while ensuring flight direction remains constant. If the system

determines the craft cannot go around the obstacle, it will slow to a stop and hover until the

user redirects it. Obstacle avoidance also engages if the user triggers the drone’s “Return to

Home” function to reduce the risk of collision when automatically flying back to its take off

With ActiveTrack, the Phantom 4 breaks new ground, allowing users running the DJI Go app on

iOS and Android devices to follow and keep the camera centered on the subject as it moves

simply by tapping the subject on their smartphone or tablet. Perfectly-framed shots of moving

joggers or cyclists, for example, simply require activating the ActiveTrack mode in the app.

The Phantom 4 understands three-dimensional images and uses machine learning to keep the

object in the shot, even when the subject changes its shape or turns while moving. Users have

full control over camera movement while in ActiveTrack mode – and can even move the camera

around the object while it is in motion as the Phantom 4 keeps the subject framed in the center

of the shot autonomously. A “pause” button on the Phantom 4’s remote controller allows the

user to halt an autonomous flight at any time, leaving the drone to hover.

By using the TapFly function in the DJI Go app, users can double-tap a destination for their

Phantom 4 on the screen, and the Phantom 4 calculates an optimal flight route to reach the

destination, while avoiding any obstructions in its path. Tap another spot and the Phantom 4 will

smoothly transition towards that destination making even the beginner pilot look like a

seasoned professional.

The Phantom 4’s camera, still the world’s best aerial-optimized 4K imaging device, has

undergone an upgrade that includes improved optics for better corner sharpness and reduced

chromatic aberration. The Phantom 4 also has DJI’s signature Lightbridge video transmission

system onboard, allowing users to see what their camera sees in HD and in real-time on their

smart devices at a distance up to five kilometers (3.1 miles).

The Phantom 4’s form factor, still the classic quadcopter style pioneered by DJI, has been

redesigned and redefined to emphasize elegance and smoother, more-aerodynamic lines. Its

frame incorporates a lightweight composite core to provide enhanced stability and more-agile

flight. The core now features a redesigned gimbal that provides more stability and vibration

dampening, and has been repositioned for a better center of gravity and to reduce the risk of

propellers getting in the shot.

Refinements to motor efficiency, power management and a new intelligent battery have

extended the Phantom 4’s flight time to 28 minutes, which means more time in the air to

capture professional photos and video.

DJI crafted the Phantom 4 with reliability in mind, including redundant inertial measurement

units (IMUs) and dual compasses onboard. It uses new push-and-lock propellers that are faster

to install and more secure in flight.

In addition to intelligence and ease-of-use, the Phantom 4 is built for fun. Its new “Sport Mode”

for advanced flyers gives a taste of what drone racing feels like. In “Sport Mode,” the Phantom 4

can fly 20 meters per second (45 miles per hour) and ascends and descends more rapidly than in

other modes. The craft’s acceleration and top speed in “Sport Mode” also mean it can reach

locations for shots faster and capture shots you couldn’t get before.

The Phantom 4’s retail price is INR121,000 and available at authorized dealers across India.

For more information about the Phantom 4, please visit

http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-4

View or download high-resolution photos and videos here: http://bit.ly/24yATFE

Phantom 4 Key Features and Specifications

Specs/Model Phantom 4 Phantom 3 (Professional &

Weight of Aircraft

(Battery Included)

Max. Flight Speed 20m/s (Sport Mode) 16m/s (Atti Mode)

Max. Ascent/Descent Speed 6m/s ascending (Sport

Advanced)

1380g 1280g

5m/s ascending;

3m/s descending

Mode);

4m/s descending (Sport

Mode)

Flight Time Up to 28 mins Up to 23 mins

Obstacle Sensing System Yes.

Vision Positioning System Yes. Yes.

N/A

Effective range is 0.7 – 15m

Slow Motion Video

Intelligent Flight Battery

Effective range is 0-10m Effective range is 0.3-3m

Yes.

Resolution:

1920*1080@120fps

5350 mAh 4480 mAh

N/A

Capacity

For additional information, please contact:

Chin Lad – chin.lad@dji.com

DJI is a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative drone and camera technology

for commercial and recreational use. DJI was founded and is run by people with a passion for

remote-controlled helicopters and experts in flight-control technology and camera stabilization.

The company is dedicated to making aerial photography and filmmaking equipment and platforms

more reliable and easier to use for creators and innovators around the world. DJI’s global

operations currently span North America, Europe and Asia, and its revolutionary products and

solutions have been chosen by customers in over 100 countries; for applications in film,

advertising, construction, fire fighting, farming, and many other industries.




DJI Brings Micro Four-Thirds Imagery Back to Earth with the Osmo RAW

New accessories enhance imaging, stabilization and power-management

(INDIA, June 24, 2016) – DJI, the world’s leading aerial imagery company, demonstrated its best-
in-class Micro Four-Thirds Zenmuse X5R camera for use with the Osmo at a media event in India

today. The Osmo is the imaging stabilization system that has transformed handheld photography

and videography.

The new system, known as the Osmo RAW, uses the same technology on the Inspire 1 RAW aerial

to bring unmatched cinematic-quality stabilized video to the skies.

“When we launched the Osmo, we reimagined motion,” said Kevin On, Associate Director of

Communications, DJI. “With the DJI Osmo RAW, we’ve gone even further. Now, creators and

filmmakers will no longer have to choose between image quality and image stability, no matter

from what perspective they’re shooting.”

The X5R will attach to the Osmo handle via an adaptor and store video on a removable 512GB

solid-state drive. Gimbal motors will ensure image stability on three axes, with pan and tilt

functions accessible either by using the Osmo’s thumb stick or through the DJI GO app. Users can

also control the X5R’s focus and aperture inside the iOS or Android app or using an optional DJI

Focus unit.

The X5R is the world’s smallest, lossless 4K camera optimized for aerial imaging. It has 12.8 stops

of dynamic range, an ISO range from 100 to 25,600, and a still-image resolution of 16 megapixels.

The X5R features interchangeable lens options, with video bitrates averaging 1.7Gbps, with a

maximum of 2.4Gbps. The X5R records CinemaDNG files and offers a new D-LOG mode with a

broader array of color correction options in post production.

Also available for the Osmo system is the Micro Four-Thirds X5 camera and gimbal, called the

Osmo Pro. It uses the same adaptor as the X5R, providing superior, stabilized video and top-
quality photo imagery.

The price of the Zenmuse X5R and Zenmuse X5 is now available at DJI authorized dealers across

India at INR310,000 and INR189,000 respectively. The X5/X5R adapter for the Osmo is available

at INR9,000.

DJI also introduced two new power-managementsolutionsfor power users of theOsmo, including

a higher-capacity battery that offers up to 96 minutes of shooting time at 4K resolution, an

increase from up to 66 minutes using the standard Osmo battery. With the Osmo Pro, shooting

time with the higher-capacity battery is up to 78 minutes, compared with up to 60 minutes with

the original Osmo battery. Shooting time on the Osmo RAW is up to 37 minutes with the new,

higher-capacity battery and up to 26 minutes with the original Osmo battery.

Users can charge their batteries with the standard Osmo charger or use an optional intelligent

four-battery charger that will fully charge both original and higher-capacity batteries

simultaneously. Four higher-capacity Osmo batteries will charge fully in around 120 minutes.

Using DJI’s new, extended battery means even more shooting time with the Osmo. This solution

is ideal for video journalists, photographers and filmmakers who spend hours in the field and

filmmakers who require multiple takes of a scene or who set a rigorous full-day production

schedule.

The battery-shaped power adaptor fits into the Osmo handle and connects to either a dedicated

DJI power charger or a DJI Intelligent Battery. Itsupports five different DJI AC charger units, three

models of DJI car chargers and six varieties of DJI drone and Ronin batteries that offer shooting

times up to 14 hours on the Osmo, up to 11.7 hours on the Osmo Pro and just under five-and-a-
half hours for the Osmo RAW. Shooting times will differ, depending on the type of battery used.

Deccan King Foods Launch Indo-Italian Organic Food Products in India Organic Food is need of India – Chef Ranveer Brar

Mumbai:Deccan King Foods, along with Allied Scientific Product as its parent company, had launched a host of Indo-Italian organic foods in India. With a main objective of providing food that is healthy for people, Deccan King Foods offers a whole new range of completely organic food products at a little extra cost, with this extra cost going to farmers in India.

While Deccan King Foods already has some of its products available in the market, such as dal, pulses and rice, whereas this time, they have launch a new product range in the market, with products such as organic chocolates, organic chocolate spread, organic honey and organic pasta, just to name a few.

The product was launched by Chef Ranveer Brar as the celebrity chief guest, in the presence of foreign authorities, eminent politicians and farmers. A variety of performances from myriad art forms were performed to welcome the audiences. Mr. Dnyaneshwar Bodke, President of Abhinav Farmers’ Club, Pune, was felicitated at the event.

I m really feeling glad that even in India the organic food product is being launched, as it is very essential for Indian people, hence Deccan King Food is accomplishing the people’s need said, “Chef Ranveer Brar” he added even farmers are getting good source of income this way.  

Mr. Mahesh Salunkhe, Partner of Deccan King Foods, says “Under Deccan organic, our main goal is to cover a whole category of organic foods product that would cater people right from breakfast up to dinner. In a bid to provide a healthier option at a slightly more cost, our food products are completely certified parts of the world in order to retain its organic value. With this launch of Deccan Organic – Made in Italy brand, in organic gourmet products in Indian market people will get more option in organic foods; Deccan King Foods intends to make a healthy difference in lives of people”.

dittoTV brings television to your phone!

Watch TV on the go with the new dittoTV at INR 20!

June 27, 2016 (Mumbai): Zee Digital Convergence Ltd., one of India’s leading entertainment companies that has been at the forefront of innovation in entertainment, today unveiled the new avatar of dittoTV - the ideal live TV platform that allows viewers to watch their favourite programmes at the time of broadcast. Positioned as ‘DeshKaTV’, it promises to make live television available to every Indian via any device – phones, tablet or PC, at just INR 20 per month.

The app in its new avatar allows users to access 100+ Hindi, English and regional-language channels, encompassing general entertainment, sports, movies, news and lifestyle. It is designed to deliver an affordable and effortless viewing experience and flexible viewing options.

To ensure that live television is within the reach of every Indian, it has joined forces with one of India’s leading telecom players Idea Cellular, to offer its users of 3G and 4G internet packs a free monthly subscription with every recharge. It provides its customers the ease of streaming their favourite TV channels live on their smartphones. Under a promotional offer, all Idea customers in Idea 3G and 4G provider circles will be able to subscribe to dittoTV free of cost, along with select monthly data packs, until 31st July’16.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Punit Goenka, MD & CEO Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd said, “The digital entertainment space in India is at the cusp of a strong phase of growth. With the new avatar of dittoTV, we aim to change the media landscape to suit the evolving media consumption preferences of consumers. It will allow consumers to control where they watch television in a way that has not been possible before. We are proud to present a platform that will help scale up this transformation by making it affordable for people across a wide economic spectrum.”

dittoTV is available on Android, Windows and iOS platforms, making cumbersome annual contracts, satellite dishes and set-top boxes obsolete. The subscription charges for three months, six months and one year are INR 50, INR 90 and INR 170 respectively.

In keeping with its brand promise of being the nation’s television, dittoTV has partnered with Siti Cable and ITZ Cash to supply easy-to-use recharge cards at retail channels. The app’s adaptive technology will adjust to a range of internet speeds in order to deliver a seamless viewing experience, making it the first TV entertainment app that is customized for both urban and rural markets.

Ms. Archana Anand, Business Head, dittoTV added, “With the new avatar of dittoTV, we expect to change the way India watches TV forever. At the incredible price of Rs 20, we see dittoTV becoming a necessity and everyone’s default app on their mobile phones, allowing them to access TV just about anytime and anywhere. We see it serving as your first and only screen, as your second screen or just your TV on the go! Keeping the Indian landscape in the mind, dittoTV is also available in Hindi and will soon be available in all regional languages.”

With dittoTV, a phone or second screen is all that is needed to ensure that no one ever misses their favourite programme again.

Mr. Sashi Shankar, Chief Marketing Officer, Idea Cellular said, “With the rapid rollout of our 4G services and increased penetration of smartphones in the country, we are providing our customers an array of rich digital services to meet their demand for engaging apps and content. TV being synonymous with entertainment for the Indian masses, we are excited to partner with dittoTV to enable consumers to carry their entertainment wherever they go.”

                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Luxury Brand Artize Launches-Tiaara

 

 L – R : MR. PARICHAY MEHRA, Design Head and Director – Technical, Jaquar Group…………….Mr. Michael Foley , Managing Director , Foley Designs and Mr. Sandeep Shukla, Head Marcom, Jaquar Group

Designed by the renowned international designer Michael Foley

Date 24^th June 2016, Mumbai: Jaquar Group, the leader in bath fittings category is transforming the industry and rapidly growing with its multi-diversified bathing solutions has launched an exquisite designer product Tiaara under its luxury brand Artize. The concept ofTiaara is designed by renowned international designer Michael Foley.

The Tiaara in design resembles an extravagance jewelry with echoing ovals of abstracting functionality into a simple act of elevating conventional usage into an exquisite experience.Tiaara faucet brings a sense of mystique in bath fittings, and is built to provide uniqueness in usage experience. The concentric rings originate from the play of echoing ripples of water and the inner ring swings to give access to running water that seamlessly stops without spilling a drop when swung back. From the quality of materials used, to the manufacturing process, or the attention to detail, Tiaara unearth all the expectations that one can have from a basin mixer. The solid brass body ensures the durability of the faucet; the ceramic cartridge creates a smooth, regulated water flow.

Tiaara is launched under brand Artize luxury bath brand from Jaquar Group that believes in providing bathing solutions that are absolutely magnificent, where design, technology and talent combine to deliver a masterpiece. The products under brand Artize are crafted for luxurious bath spaces and they are amongst the world’s most exclusive collection in bath interiors.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Rajesh Mehra, Promoter and Director, Jaquar Group said, “Through our luxury brand Artize, we craft products that are unique, exquisite and can redefine the concept of luxury bath spaces across globe. Tiaara is aimed to provide the luxury segment, a synthesis of true craftsmanship - a combination of expert detailing, form and technology which an evolved customer is always looking for and those who aspires their bath spaces to bath suits – connoisseurs of fine living style.”

Mr. Michael Foley, Foley Designs commented that “Artize Tiaara has been created for patrons who seek to engage with water in exciting new ways that can energize their lives even in bathroom. This unique and novel product delivers flawless functionality with a unique sense of mystique that will stay with everyone who sees it or uses it. Artize Tiaara is also much more than a just a breathtaking form of a faucet”

Artize Tiaara has recently been launched and has brought about an elevation in the consumer perception of what an Indian brand 'Artize' is capable of. Artize competes with several European and Japanese premium brands and thus required a fundamental design difference to bring about impactful change. Tiaara has features like-

• Solid brass body for durability

• Ceramic cartridge for smooth, regulated water flow

• Plated with >13 microns of Nickel and >0.4 microns of Chrome, mirror polished

•Ultra smooth operation/movement

FREE STATE OF JONES In Cinemas July 1

Written and directed by four-time Oscar nominee Gary Ross (THE HUNGER GAMES, SEABISCUIT, PLEASANTVILLE), and starring Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey. FREE STATE OF JONES is an epic action-drama set during the Civil War, and tells the story of defiant Southern farmer, Newton Knight, and his extraordinary armed rebellion against the Confederacy.

TIMES NETWORK launched MOVIES NOW 2

LAUNCHES

A new age Hollywood channel catering to Young India

Mumbai, June 23, 2016: TIMES NETWORK, which caters to the nation’s crème de la crème of premium television audiences, today announced the launch of its latest English movie channel, MOVIES NOW 2 which will offer young movie buffs stylish, edgy, fast-paced, new-age, premium content in SD and HD. After being the owners of an array of category leading movie channels, such as MOVIES NOW, MOVIES NOW HD, Romedy NOW, Romedy NOW HD and MN+, this is the fourth English movie channel from TIMES NETWORK that will further strengthen the channel’s English offering.

MOVIES NOW 2 will have stylised content, right from a new identity and on-air look to an interesting library that includes some of the most high profile and appropriate titles across genres that are universally celebrated by youth. 

Commenting on the occasion, Vivek Srivastava, Senior Vice President & Head, English Entertainment Cluster, TIMES NETWORK said, “We are excited and pleased to launch MOVIES NOW 2. There was a niche that was available to us for MOVIES NOW 2 and capitalizing on the same, we created a platform that caters to ‘Cinema of Tomorrow’. The channel has been honed and shaped for the free-spirited, opinionated, rebellious and engaged youth looking for adventure, edgy and new-age stylised cinema. MOVIES NOW 2 is an all new Hollywood English Channel experience for young India which is Sexy, Stylish and Smart. The channel will be aired from June 24, 2016 and will  be available across leading cable & DTH platforms. We are confident that MOVIES NOW 2 will add immensely to viewer and advertiser numbers and pleasure.”

Mr. Srivastava further commented, “TIMES NETWORK is known for having a deep understanding of its audiences requirements and creating offerings that ensures a delightful viewer experience through each brand under its network umbrella. Consumer needs have been changing over the years and in the past 5 years the needs have undergone a change in massive ways. India is on a high aspirational curve, and TV audiences across markets are familiar with the best of international world-class entertainment. We believe that consumer segmentation and brand differentiation will lead the way in the years to come as we expect this segment to only swell and get more dominant. The success of MN+ and Romedy NOW are great testimonials of ever evolving consumer needs and MOVIES NOW 2 will be an exciting addition to the bouquet.

The channel will not only showcase great titles, but will also package them in interesting on-air properties like ‘Moviegasm’, ‘Swag Nights’, ‘BAE Love’, ‘2wisted’, ‘Thug Life’ among others showcasing a variety of young age Hollywood MOVIES like Hangover III, Kick Ass 2, Bangkok Dangerous, the Oceans series, R.I.P.D. and 21 to name a few that will offer viewers an out of this world experience. The channel will also premier a series of new age titles likeSin City 2, Hot Pursuit, 3 Days to Kill and Poltergeist to name a few.

With the launch of MOVIES NOW 2, TIMES NETWORK will offer viewers a complete and focused package of distinct channels like MOVIES NOW and  Romedy NOW (both in SD and HD),  MN+ and now MOVIES NOW 2 for the discerning English movie watching audiences.

HAIER EXPANDS MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN PUNE, PLANS TO INVEST RS. 490 CRORE

                        

                                                                                                

MUMBAI, JUNE 22, 2016: Haier, the global leader in Home Appliances & Consumer Electronics and  World’s Number 1 brand in Major Appliances for the 7^th Consecutive Year*, today announced the initiation of the expansion of their Manufacturing Facility in Pune, by hosting an official Ground Breaking Ceremony conducted in the factory premises in Ranjangaon, Pune. The new development aims to boost the employment opportunities at Haier by 167% by end of 2017. The event was addressed by Mr. Eric Braganza, President Haier Appliances India and Mr. Song Yujun, Managing Director, Haier Group. Also present at the event was Guest of honour, Mr. Zheng Xiyuan, the Consul General of the Chinese Consulate General in Mumbai, India.

The event was conducted to initiate the expansion of Haier’s manufacturing facility in Pune, Maharashtra after the company signed a MoU last year with Maharashtra Government to invest Rs. 490 crore in line with Central Government’s “Make in India” initiative. The investment is aimed to scale up the production capacity of existing categories in the factory like refrigerators, while also introducing manufacturing operations for new product lines like, washing machines, air conditioners, LED panels, and water heaters.

With this development, the company also plans to generate employment opportunities in the state and increase the existing workforce from 1100 to 2900. Further, the company will also set up a Research & Development center in the city to enhance the innovation and production excellence in the country articulating the brand’s philosophy of ‘inspired living’. The expansion will likewise serve as an open door for the vendors and OEMs, bringing about an expanded business with increased local production and lesser imports of products.

The company also won the prestigious ‘Make in India Awards for Excellence’ under the consumer durable category in the year 2015 for contribution to the growth of the country’s economy.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Eric Braganza, President Haier India said, “It is a moment of great pride for the company to officially expand the 1^st manufacturing facility of the brand in the country by hosting the Groundbreaking Ceremony. Focusing on the company’s commitment to begin manufacturing in the country in alignment with the Make in India stance, products across all categories will be manufactured at the factory. Further, continuing the legacy of making innovative and revolutionary products and in accordance with the expansion of the manufacturing facility, Haier aims to gradually reduce the dependence on imports and increase exports from the country to aggressively contribute to the growth of the Indian economy. ” 

Mr. Song Yujun, MD, Haier India being optimistic on the growth in India says, “Globally, Haier Group has been a pioneer in home solutions and appliances technology and has enjoyed a great market share across the world. The growth demonstrated by Haier India in the recent few years has been phenomenal and we’re really optimistic about the company’s position in the country. The expansion of Haier’s manufacturing facility in Pune further strengthens the group’s focus on India.”

Music Today launches the first ever Video Blog of Musicians!

Music is undoubtedly the essence of life. It is a way of expressing our emotions and feelings when we fall short of words. A musician spends years to master the art of music. His experience and view towards life is surely something to learn from. Music Today, The India Today Group brings an opportunity for all to listen to these musicians LIVE as they share their experiences, views and knowledge on a unique platform.

On the occasion of "World Music Day", Music Today announces the launch of India's first ever Video Blog of musicians on the online platform of AajTak and India Today. The Blog will have musicians from all genres of music come together at the same platform and share their views on a common topic.

The first blog live is on “Riyaz” by 7 musicians -  Shaan, Shafqat Amanat Ali, Jasbir Jassi, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Dr. L Subramaniam, Pete Lockett and Mame Khan. These musicians are seen giving tips on practicing music. Followed by this, there would be a series of Blogs every week on different topics covering music, movies, books, social initiatives, politics... and so on by select musicians from the above list. This would be one unique platform where musicians will not talk just music but much more.

Link to the Blog -

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/world-music-day-music-today-shaan-tips-on-riyaz/1/696129.html

http://aajtak.intoday.in/story/world-music-day-know-the-importance-of-riyaz-1-874839.html