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Thursday, 10 November 2016

Amitav Ghosh to receive the Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award




Mumbai, November 8, 2016: The Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award for 2016 will be conferred on acclaimed author Amitav Ghosh. The award will be presented to him at Tata Literature Live!’s annual awards ceremony to be held on November 20, 2016, at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Nariman Point, Mumbai.
The award has been instituted by the festival to recognise and honour outstanding contributions in the Indian literary space. Past recipients of the award include legendary writers Kiran Nagarkar in 2015, M T Vasudevan Nair in 2014, Khushwant Singh in 2013, Sir V S Naipaul in 2012 and Mahasweta Devi in 2011.
Amitav Ghosh says, “I am deeply honoured to be receiving the Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award. It is a privilege to be included in a list of such distinguished honorees.”
Ghosh is one of the country’s most celebrated writers, one who has a following as great in India as across the world. He is famed for his meticulous historical research that is woven into writing of great grace and elegance. In 2007, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his distinguished contribution to literature.
Among his best-loved work is the Ibis Trilogy— Sea of Poppies (2008), which was shortlisted for the 2008 Man Booker Prize and awarded the Crossword Book Prize; River of Smoke (2011), which was shortlisted for the 2011 Man Asia Literary Prize; and Flood of Fire (2015), which completed the trilogy.
Many of his earlier books have won accolades as well. The Circle of Reason (1986) was awarded France’s Prix Médicis Étranger in 1990; The Shadow Lines (1988) won two prestigious Indian prizes, the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Ananda Puraskar. The Calcutta Chromosome (1996) was winner of the 1997 Arthur C. Clarke award for Best Science Fiction. The Glass Palace (2000), an international bestseller, won the International e-Book Award at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2001; and The Hungry Tide (2004) was awarded India’s Crossword Book Prize. 
Other acclaimed books include In an Antique Land (1993), Dancing in Cambodia and At Large in Burma (1998). His latest book, The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable (2016), is an examination and analysis of how the overlapping worlds of politics, history and literature have failed to grasp the enormity or dangers of climate change.
Ghosh’s work has been translated into more than twenty languages and he has served on the Jury of the Locarno Film Festival (Switzerland) and the Venice Film Festival (2001). In 2011, he was awarded the International Grand Prix of the Blue Metropolis Festival in Montreal. 
Anil Dharker, Founder and Director, Literature Live!, says, “The list of finest contemporary Indian-English writers remains incomplete without the name of Amitav Ghosh. We at Tata Literature Live! are very excited to announce Ghosh as this year’s recipient of the Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award. His immense contribution to literature is well-known and recognised far and wide. We are looking forward to having him with us and hearing his riveting thoughts at the festival.”
Mr. Harish Bhat, Tata Sons, says, “Amitav Ghosh is an author extraordinaire who has not only made a prominent place in Indian literature but has also earned international acclaim for his outstanding work. It is an honour and an absolute pleasure to host him at the festival, and to present him with the Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating his contribution to the literary milieu and the many feats he has to his name.”
Since its inception, Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest has instituted awards to honour achievements by Indian writers, both emerging and accomplished. Seven awards will be presented to celebrate and recognise outstanding works – the Tata Hexa Literature Live! First Book Awards and the Tata Literature Live! Book of the Year Awards in the Fiction and Non-Fiction categories; the Tata Literature Live! Business Book Award, Tata Literature Live! Poet Laureate Award and Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award.
Taking this initiative forward, the festival this year has introduced three new awards – the Big Little Book Awards for Author and Illustrator in the Literature-for-children category, and the Sultan Padamsee Award for Playwriting.
Mumbai's biggest and one of the India's best international literary festivals, Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest is back to mark the city’s cultural calendar from 17th to 20th November, 2016. Over four days, the festival will take place at two venuesNational Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Nariman Point (17th to 20th November, 2016) and Prithvi Theatre, Juhu (19th and 20th November) – bringing together an eclectic mix of authors from around the world.
For more details about Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest 2016, please visit:

Entry to the festival will be free and on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Tata group is the title sponsor of Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest and Landmark is the book store partner. The festival is conceived by Anil Dharker, Founder and Festival Director of Literature Live!, which organises the festival with the support of the Tata group.

About the Tata group: Founded by Jamsetji Tata in 1868, the Tata group is a global enterprise, headquartered in India, comprising over 100 independent operating companies. The group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with a mission 'To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long-term stakeholder value creation based on Leadership with Trust. Tata Sons is the principal investment holding company and promoter of Tata companies. Sixty-six percent of the equity share capital of Tata Sons is held by philanthropic trusts, which support education, health, livelihood generation and art and culture. In 2015-16, the revenue of Tata companies, taken together, was $103 billion. These companies collectively employ over 660,000 people. Each Tata company or enterprise operates independently under the guidance and supervision of its own board of directors and shareholders. There are 29 publicly-listed Tata enterprises with a combined market capitalisation of about $116 billion (as on March 31, 2016). Tata companies with significant scale include Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Power, Tata Chemicals, Tata Global Beverages, Tata Teleservices, Titan, Tata Communications and Indian Hotels.

About Literature Live!
Literature Live! is dedicated to celebrating the written word in all its glorious forms. From book launches, thought-provoking talks, literary evenings and author interactions to performances, book swaps, fiction and haiku contests, it offers Mumbai a chance to participate in the many joys of literature. It also organises Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest, Mumbai's premier international literary festival. Now gearing up for its 7thedition from November 17th to November 20th, 2016. Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai International LitFest has become immensely popular because it looks at literature in a way that complements the spirit of Mumbai: energetic, cosmopolitan and all-inclusive. Over 130 writers, thinkers and performers from all over the world are expected to participate during its many events this year at the National Centre for Performing Arts and the Prithvi Theatre.








ESPNcricinfo’s Match Day to offer insightful overview of India – England Test Series 2016-17 for SONY ESPN channel viewer


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~ Watch ESPNcricinfo Match Day on SONY ESPN and SONY ESPN HD channels for post-match analysis by Sourav Ganguly, Nick Compton & Jonathan Trott ~
~ Also catch ESPNcricinfo Match Day segments on ESPNcricinfo, ESPN.in, and SonyLIV app and websites ~


Mumbai, 09 November 2016: Starting 9th November, cricket fans will be served the best of analysis around the match action during England’s tour of India with ESPNcricinfo’s signature program “ESPNcricinfo Match day” on SONY ESPN and SONY ESPN HD channels every day at 10 pm IST.

ESPNcricinfo Match Day provides fans with credible voices, strong opinions, sharp insights, and riveting statistics. As a part of SONY ESPN channel’s compelling and engaging content offering, ESPNcricinfo Match Day brings fans ESPN’s trademark game around the game analysis format. The show will be anchored by Gaurav Kalra, Senior Editor, ESPNcricinfo with experts Sourav Ganguly, former captain of the Indian National Cricket Team, England cricketer Nick Compton and Jonathan Trott, former English cricketer. Produced from ESPN studios in India, some segments of the show will also be offered to ESPNcricinfo global audience on its website and app.  

Speaking of ESPNcricinfo Match Day, Jasdeep Pannu, Head of ESPN India Television Initiatives, said “We’re excited to bring the next edition of ESPNcricinfo Match Day around England’s tour of India on SONY ESPN channels and ESPNcricinfo, capturing not only the happenings around the game but also the kind of insights missed by other analysis shows. Moreover, we’re excited to have Sourav Ganguly, a legend of the game, with us this time around.”  
Sourav Ganguly, former Captain, Indian National Cricket Team, said “It’s really exciting for me to be a part of ESPNcricinfo Match Day. The England tour of India promises to be a fiercely fought series. Both teams are building their next generation and there's a lot to prove. ESPNcricinfo has always been at the forefront of sharp analysis and deep insight that is tailored for the ardent cricket fan. I can't wait for the action to begin!”
Ramesh Kumar, Vice President, Head of ESPN India and South Asia said, “Offering sports fans compelling game around the game coverage, analysis and expert insights across platforms is part of ESPN’s mission. During the next two months in addition to ESPNcricinfo’s live and comprehensive match coverage, ESPNcricinfo Match Day on SONY ESPN channels and espn.in will offer a clear differentiated analysis show during this keenly awaited cricket contest.”

Please find the schedule of the series below:
Match
Date
Day
Time
Venue
Platform
1st Test
09-13 NOV
Wed
09:30 AM
Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
Watch ESPNcricinfo Match Day on  -  Sony ESPN & Sony ESPN HD

Catch Match Day segments on
ESPNcricinfo,  ESPN.in and SonyLIV
app and websites
2nd Test
17-21 NOV
Thu
09:30 AM
Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy
ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
3rd Test
26-30 NOV
Sat
09:30 AM
Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali
4th Test
08-12 DEC
Thu
09:30 AM
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
5th Test
16-20 DEC
Fri
09:30 AM
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai


The first show airs on 9th November, 2016 at 10pm on SONY ESPN and SONY ESPN HD channels, SonyLIV App and SonyLIV.com. Match Day segments will be available on ESPNcricinfo, ESPN.in and SonyLIV app and website.

ESPN IN INDIA
India is a key part of ESPN’s growth – in the Asia-Pacific region and globally – and its presence in the country is powered by the potent combination of ESPN’s leadership in digital sports and its long-term SONY ESPN collaboration with Sony Pictures Networks India.

Serving the massive and vibrant sports fan community with entertaining, insightful and high-quality products and content, across digital devices and television, is at the core of ESPN’s strategy in India and the subcontinent. With offices in Bangalore and Mumbai, it boasts a world-class team that includes technologists, developers, editors, journalists and more that make up ESPN’s largest technology and digital editorial teams outside the United States.

ESPNcricinfo, already the ultimate destination for authentic, unbiased cricket news, analysis, statistics and scores, continues serving Indian cricket fans as it has for over 23 years.


Wednesday, 9 November 2016

BelOrta. Launched by actor Sonu Sood

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IG International in association with B
elorta brings belgian CONFERENCE PEARS to india


Mumbai, November 8, 2016: Indian fruit lovers are in for a treat!! Belgian Conference Pears will now be  available in the country as IG International, India’s leading fresh fruit importer has announced an association with Belgium-based fruit company BelOrta. Launched by actor Sonu Sood and celebrity chef Ranveer Brar, the fruit is now available in leading retail stores across the country and will definitely add to the festive palates of Indian consumers.

Deliciously sweet, it can be both, hard and crispy as well as soft, depending on the ripeness of the fruit.  The fruit is naturally bestowed with a good shelf life and can be stored over long periods of time. This pear, has a unique shape with a long neck. It also has significant water content due to which it can be used as a great thirst quencher.  

Apart from being seedless, one of the greatest advantages of the Belgian Conference Pear is that it can be consumed at any stage of its ripening period. The Belgian Conference Pear is also ideal for children since it has no core.

“We are proud to welcome the Belgian Conference Pear to India and add it to our burgeoning list of exotic fruit offerings in the country. With a 20000MT pear consumption market in India as per last year’s data, we hope the Indian consumer will love this delicious fruit for its taste as well as medicinal properties” said Mr. Tarun Arora, Director, IG International Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Jo Lambrecht, Commercial Manager, BelOrta further added, “The Belgian Conference Pear is one of the most popular European fruits at the moment. We are extremely confident of receiving a positive response for it from the massive Indian market as well. IG is one of the oldest cold chain companies in India and with its vast distribution network, it is the ideal partner for us to launch this well-loved international fruit to the Indian consumer.”

About IG International Pvt. Ltd. (IG)

With fresh produce procurement spanning 22 countries and handling capacities of over 31 varieties of fruits, IG International has established its mettle in delivering on the diversified tastes of the Indian markets. “No one understands fresh produce import/export like IG International does. With over half a century of experience and expertise in delivering fresh produce with minimal wastage to our customers, we at IGI have positioned ourselves as the top choice for suppliers of fruits in the international market,” says Mr. Tarun Arora, Director, IG International Pvt. Ltd.
About BelOrta
BelOrta is a Belgian fruit and vegetable cooperative, located in the heart of Europe. More than 1.350 active growers guarantee a supply of more than 120 varieties of vegetables, 30 varieties of fruit and 17


varieties of herbs throughout the year. Every day, we commit ourselves to one goal, to offer top quality fresh fruit and vegetables with focus on sustainability. “BelOrta’s mission is to let consumers all over the world enjoy our healthy, fresh and above all very tasty products, “says Mr. Jo Lambrecht, Commercial Manager of BelOrta.





Tuesday, 8 November 2016

Arré and SonyLIV enter into a co-production partnership for a new Web Series




Mumbai, November 07th, 2016:
After announcing a distribution alliance, SonyLIV and Arré, have now come together to co-produce a digital series. The lead of the series, Rithvik Dhanjani, is one of the most popular faces on Indian television who is currently anchoring Super Dancer, the No.1 reality show on Sony and was also last seen in I Don’t Watch TV and Arré Ho Ja Re-Gender on Arré.
Set against the backdrop of a big fat Indian wedding, the show is a comedy of errors that promises to be a visual treat and centres around a wild bachelor trip gone horribly wrong.
A wolf pack of three best friends, a groom-to-be and his two quirky friends take off on a bachelor trip just before the wedding. With a bullying bride-to-be back home, some comical misadventures on a foreign sojourn and an unexpected encounter with a beautiful stranger, the protagonist comes to understand the meaning of love and friendship.
The show, produced for Arré and SonyLIV by Rithvik and Srman Jain, also a well known TV actor, will go into production soon and is planned for launch in early 2017.
The show is scheduled to go into production soon, with a digital launch planned on SonyLIV’s and Arré’s web and mobile platforms for early 2017.
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Uday Sodhi, EVP and Head – Digital Business, SonyLIV said,
“The new-age Indian viewers want engaging and original entertainment solutions which they can relate to and enjoy. We, at SonyLIV, have been developing fresh and youthful content which caters to the evolved entertainment sensibilities of the millennial viewership. Given its theme, we are confident that the show will be hugely popular with our target audiences, as they will be able to relate to the characters and the situations on the show.”

Ajay Chacko, Co-Founder & CEO of Arré, said,
“At Arré, we believe in bringing a new lens to traditional formats and genres of content, be it commentary on the news or a comedy fiction show. After our distribution alliance,  we’re are delighted to partner with SonyLIV – which has already established itself as a leading digital entertainment platform – for original content and look forward to many more such shows together.”
Rithvik Dhanjani, said
“I am super excited about the show and look forward to working with SonyLIV and Arré again on yet another interesting project. With digital entertainment destinations like these, there is scope to tell stories that have a new-age sensibility and which resonate with the young audiences. The story and the characters in the show are reflective of this mindset and I feel the audiences will be able to relate to it l.”
SonyLIV:
SonyLIV is the first premium Video on demand (VOD) service by Sony Pictures Networks’ (SPN) providing multi-screen engagement to users on all devices. Launched in January 2013, it enables users to discover 20 years of rich content from the network channels of Sony Pictures Networks’ Pvt. Ltd. It also provides a rich array of movies, strong line-up of events across all sports, shows, music, product reviews.
With 25 million app downloads so far, SonyLIV is the first amongst its competition to provide original exclusive premium content.
As a true pioneer in its space, SonyLIV launched India’s first-ever original show exclusively for the online platform earlier this year. With #LoveBytes, it became the country’s first digital video-on-demand (VOD) platform to introduce an innovation of this nature
 About Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN):
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), (formerly Multi Screen Media Private Ltd.), is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation which owns and operates theSony Entertainment network of television channels.
As a leading television network in India, SPN comprises of Sony Entertainment Television (SET), one of India's leading Hindi general entertainment television channels; MAX, India's premium Hindi movies and special events channel; MAX 2, a second Hindi movie channel showcasing great Indian Cinema; SAB, a family comedy entertainment channel; PIX, the English movie channel; AXN, the leader amongst English Entertainment Channels; AATH, the Bangla movie channel, MIX a refreshing Hindi music channel; SIX and SONY ESPN – the cluster of sports entertainment channels and LIV - the Digital Entertainment Channel, and, SPN’s Motion Pictures division, formerly MSM Motion Pictures.
Sony Pictures Networks India is in its 22nd year in India.

Arré is India’s first multi-format, multi-genre digital media brand. Arré brings to India’s new-gen digital audiences a range of contextual storytelling and entertainment using video, audio, graphic-art and text. Founded by B. Saikumar, Ajay Chacko and Sanjay Ray Chaudhuri, Arré launched its website and social media offerings in early April 2016 with original content ranging from articles that explore sub-culture and popular culture to audio-dramas in partnership with Saavn, the first of which is Trial By Error | The Aarushi Files based on one of India’s most intriguing murder cases, doodles and illustrations that take a satirical look at the world and the socio-political environment, fiction shows like A.I.SHA | My Virtual Girlfriend that explores the dynamics of interplay between technology and relationships, I Don’t Watch TV which is a satirical sitcom series that explores the many unsaid dimensions of India’s over-the-top entertainment television industry and its protagonists. Arré has also launched the country’s first digital reality show based on a social experiment Arré Ho-Ja-Re-gender (an Israeli format), which explores what it takes for the sexes to literally be the other gender and a fiction web series Official Chukyagiri which is a slice-of-life dramedy about life in the corporate world viewed through the eyes of an intern. Arré has also collaborated with the Indian Express Group to launch a series of documentaries, the first one being a documentary on Pollution titled Death by Breath. It also put out a documentary on the violence towards children in Kashmir titled Kashmir’s Lost Children.
Arré has been working with a range of advertisers to integrate their brands seamlessly into contextual storytelling and entertainment as well as with a range of Video platforms such as Youtube, Facebook, Yupp TV, SonyLIV, TF1 Xtra (a French based television and digital network), Vodafone Play etc. to market and distribute its content.
Arré is accessible at http://www.arre.co.in/,  
On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ArreIndia,
YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/ArreIndia,
Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/arrepics/,
Twitter@arretweets and
On its Android App at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.co.udigital.Arre&hl=en

For further information on Arré: contact@arre.co.in




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