PNB Matter-Action taken by ICAI

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is a statutory body established under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 for regulating the profession of Chartered Accountants in India and it works under the aegis of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

The attention of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has been drawn to various media reports highlighting the irregularities that have taken place in Punjab National Bank (PNB). While various investigating agencies have initiated their investigations in the matter, the Disciplinary Directorate of ICAI suo motu has also started its investigation as per the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 and rules framed thereunder. 

Taking suo motu cognizance of media reports, the Disciplinary Directorate of ICAI as a proactive step has written letters on 15^th Feb 2018 to Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Punjab National Bank (PNB), urging upon them to share details/reports/findings in respect of the said alleged fraud including the copies of the specific findings in respect of the involvement of any Chartered Accountant/firm of Chartered Accountants.

ICAI has also written to its parent Ministry i.e. the Ministry of Corporate Affairs requesting to prevail upon SEBI, CBI, ED and PNB to share their findings with ICAI to enable it to accelerate the action against any Chartered Accountant who have played any role in this fraud.

The ICAI has also set up a High Power Group to study the systemic issues in the Punjab National Bank matter and suggest remedial measures and improvement in the banking system; and any other matter incidental thereto. The first meeting of the group is scheduled on 23^rd Feb 2018.

The Disciplinary Directorate of ICAI has issued Show Cause Notices to all Central Statutory Auditors of PNB. Similarly, Central Statutory Auditors who have done quarterly review of PNB have also been issued Show Cause Notice. Auditor of Gitanjali Gems Ltd., has also been issued the Show Cause Notice in the matter.

The Deputy General Manager, PNB has been summoned in terms of powers as vested in Section 21C of the Chartered Accountants Act 1949 to appear and produce a copy of FIR, all related documents in the said fraud, give details of the modus operandi used in the fraud.

Further, the ICAI has also written to Reserve Bank of India requesting them to provide the list of the Corporate Borrowers of Public Sector Banks having outstanding loan amount of Rs. 2000 crores and above so as to have the same examined by Financial Reporting Review Board of ICAI for any possible violation of applicable standards of accounting as well as auditing.

ICAI reaffirms its commitment to be a proactive regulator of the auditing and accounting profession.

Holi Bash at Novotel Imagica Khopoli ( without any restrictions )

Fill this Holi weekend with endless laughs, fond memories, scenic views, and divine gastronomy at Novotel Imagica Khopoli - AccorHotels’ first theme park property in India. With the imminence of the festival of colours and the most boisterous occasion, the resort has tailored an exclusive offer for you to make this vibrant festival one to remember.

Groove to the DJ & rain shower at the poolside as you indulge in an elaborate lunch and hi tea spread including unlimited IMFL at INR 2,999/- plus taxes. The culinary team is all set to tantalise your palate with cocktail snacks and traditional signatures dishes

Enjoy the bash with environment friendly colours, water sprayers, and everything you require to make this celebration a fun-filled one.

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Reality show "No.1 Dramebaaz Season 3”, telecast starts on 11th March, 2018 on Channel E24.

India’s Biggest Reality Show "No.1 Dramebaaz" Season-3, Produced by Vijay Bhardwaj, under the banner of Trivision Films Pvt Ltd will telecast from 11th March 2018. The contestants of the show No.1 Dramebaaz Season-3 are mainly orphan kids and other kids, they are from various states of India. The show will be on air from 11th March, 2018 on channel E24, having one hour gripping episodes.

Judges for the show were Prem Chopra, Siddhesh Pai, Kanika Maheshwari, Vijay Bhardwaj & Steffi Bhardwaj. Jashn Agnihotri & Comedian Sunil Pal hosted the show. 

 The show is directed by Neeraj Bhasin , DOP Surender Rawat , Assistant director Asif Khan and many more. Most of the population of India is excited to watch the show.

Club Mahindra Launches ‘Bliss’ for Senior Citizens

Specially crafted 10 year membership for senior citizens above the age of 50 years

Mumbai, February 20, 2018: Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited (MHRIL), India's leading leisure hospitality provider has announced the launch of their special membership product, Bliss, which is customized to cater to the specific needs of senior citizens and provide them with a safe and trusted holiday partner.

Bliss is a 10 year membership product specially designed for persons above the age of 50 years to take memorable holidays with their loved ones in any of Club Mahindra’s network of 53 resorts in India and abroad.

The Bliss membership is available across three categories - Bliss Classic, Bliss Premium and Bliss Signature. Members will be assisted with special services such as holiday booking and airport transfer, among others through a dedicated helpdesk. Engaging activities at the resorts have also been designed keeping in mind their special needs. These include spa therapies, local sightseeing, yoga classes, meditation sessions, nature walks, hobby classes, etc.

Bliss started with four cities including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and Bangalore and has now been rolled out pan-India.

Speaking about the Bliss Membership, Mr. Kavinder Singh, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited, stated, “Mahindra Holidays has always been instrumental in creating magical memories through their unique holiday experiences for families across India. Over the last few years we have observed a gradual rise in the number of senior citizens holidaying with us. While they have the enthusiasm to travel, their needs are unique. With Bliss, we have created a customized product that will make the whole travel experience more engaging and fulfilling for these members. We are confident that through Bliss, we will be able to create special, memorable experiences for our esteemed active silvers that will last a lifetime.”

Reports suggest that retired senior citizens are the new globetrotters. They are now more inclined to see the world post retirement. With adequate savings in their banks and independent children, the seniors are willing to spend on memorable and experiential holidays. According to a travel report published by Frost & Sullivan and Amadeus titled 'Shaping the Future of Travel in Asia Pacific', senior citizens over 50, and more specifically over 65, are accounting for an increasingly significant portion of leisure travellers. Moreover, 7.3 million outbound senior travellers are expected from India by 2030.

Top 5 Off-Beat Destinations to Explore in India

Mumbai, February 2018: India is a land full of surprises, which remains largely unexplored even by the most avid traveler. From hidden mountain getaways to fascinating lakes and verdant forests, there are numerous offbeat destinations that are waiting to be explored.

Here are top 5 destinations that are off the chartered routes:

Baiguney, Sikkim – Baiguney is a beautiful hillside hamlet in West Sikkim. From watching the sun rise over the Kanchenjunga, to spotting birds and lakes, Baiguney has lots to offer nature lovers. You can immerse yourself in some nature centric experiences like paragliding, river rafting, mountain camping, village trekking, among others during you visit here.  

Binsar, Uttarakhand – Perched at a height, Binsar is a wildlife lover’s paradise. It is home to the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary which serves as a habitat for musk deer, gorals, flying squirrels and other rare animals. Binsar also offers a 300 km panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks of Panchchuli, Shivling, Chaukhamba, Trishul and Nanda Devi. You can opt for nature walks, village tours, trekking and bird watching at this scenic destination.

Poovar, Kerala - An idyllic island with an estuary, Poovar is a little piece of paradise located in the Trivandrum district of Kerala. Poovar is surrounded by the river Neyyar, which originates from Agastyarkoodam Hills near Trivandrum and ends at Arabian Sea. The luscious green coconut trees and the golden sand offers a striking yet soothing contrast to the turquoise water of the river Neyyar its surrounds. Relax with a backwater cruise to soak in the pristine beauty of this destination.

Madikeri, Karnataka - A hill station and the headquarters of the Coorg (Kodagu) district, Madikeri is one of the most beautiful destinations in Karnataka surrounded by mountains, grasslands, coffee plantations and orange orchards. Flowing amidst this natural grandeur is the river Cauvery. Abbey Falls, Mandalpatti, Chelavara Falls, Kotebetta are some of the must-visit beautiful attractions.  

Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan – What can be better than Kumbhalgarh to get a glimpse into the royal life of the Maharajas? A city in the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan and a World Heritage Site, Kumbhalgarh is an ideal place for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. The Kumbhalgarh Fort, extending to the length of 36 kms, is the second most important fort of Rajasthan and has the second longest wall in the world. Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Badal Mahar, Mammadev Temple are among the other attractions in the city.

Speaking about the current trend of exploring the unexplored, Giridhar Seetharam, Chief Marketing Officer, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd (MHRIL) states, “Today Indians are showing an increasing interest in travelling to unexplored destinations and have been quite experimental in their choices. Moreover, they are not hesitant when it comes to spending on unique travel experiences. We, at Club Mahindra, always strive to ensure that every family vacation is enriched with varied experiences at destinations they have never known before. Hence, our properties are located across unheard destinations in India like the Club Mahindra Binsar Valley in Uttarakhand,Club Mahindra Poovar in Kerala, Club Mahindra Kumbhalgarh in Rajasthan just to name a few.”

जेष्ठ संगीतकार श्रीधर फडके यांचे "पानिपत" द्वारे पुनरागमन!

औरंगजेबाच्या मृत्यूनंतर मुघल साम्राज्याला खंबीर वारस मिळाला नाही त्यामुळे मराठ्यांनी उत्तर भारतात आपले वर्चस्व प्रस्थापित करण्यास सुरुवात केली होती. १७५० च्या दशकात मराठ्यांनी उत्तर भारतात बर्‍याच मोठ-मोठ्या मोहिमा काढल्या. पार पाकिस्तानातील अटकेपर्यंत आपले साम्राज्य प्रस्थापित केले व ७ ते ८ शतके राज्य करण्यार्‍या एकछत्री इस्लामी सत्तेला आव्हान दिले. थोरल्या बाजीरावाच्या कारकीर्दीपर्यंत उत्तर भारतात मराठ्यांचे वर्चस्व प्रस्थापित झाले होते. परंतु भारताच्या सीमा ओलांडून मराठे येऊ लागल्याने भारता बाहेरील इस्लामी सत्तांना मराठ्यांना अंकुश घालणे गरजेचे वाटले. इ.स. १७५८ मध्ये मराठ्यांनी दिल्लीवर कब्जा मिळवला व मुघलांना नाममात्र राज्यकर्ते बनवले. याच वेळेस अब्दालीचा मुलगा तिमूर शाह दुराणीला हाकलून लावले. मुस्लिम धर्मगुरुंनी याला आपल्या धर्मावरचे मोठे संकट मानले व मराठ्यांशी उघड उघड वैर पत्करले. उत्तर भारतात काही दशकात मिळवलेले वर्चस्व गमावण्याची भीती होती म्हणून मराठ्यांनी पण १ लाखाहून मोठी फौज उभारली व पानिपतकडे कूच केले आणि १४ जानेवारी १७६१ ला पानिपत मध्ये तिसरे घनघोर युद्ध झाले ज्यात मराठ्यांचा पराभव झाला.

याच युद्धावर आधारित निर्माते श्री अजय प्रभाकर कांबळी एक चित्रपट बनवीत असून त्याचे नाव आहे 'पानिपत'. सखोल संशोधनाच्या आधारे चित्रपटाची कथा-पटकथा लिहिलीय श्री अभय प्रभाकर कांबळी यांनी आणि 'पानिपत' चे दिग्दर्शनही तेच करणार आहेत. महत्वाची गोष्ट अशी की या चित्रपटाद्वारे जेष्ठ संगीतकार श्रीधर फडके संगीत-दिग्दर्शनात पुनरागमन करीत आहेत. बाबूजी म्हणजेच सुधीर फडके यांचे पुत्र असल्यामुळे संगीत रक्तातच आहे. संगीतातील कुठलंही शास्त्रोक्त प्रशिक्षण न घेताही ते उत्तम गायक आणि संगीतकारही आहेत. 'लक्ष्मीची पाऊले', 'पुत्रवती', 'विश्वविनायक', 'घराबाहेर', 'हृदयस्पर्शी' सारख्या अनेक मराठी चित्रपटांना त्यांनी संगीत दिले आहे. मध्यंतरीच्या काळात काही कारणास्तव ते चित्रपटसंगीतापासून लांब राहिले होते. परंतु आता 'पानिपत' या भव्य-दिव्य चित्रपटाला ते संगीतबद्ध करीत आहेत. चित्रपटातील तीन गाण्यांचं ध्वनिमुद्रण झालंही असून त्यातील दोन गाण्यांना सुखविंदर सिंग आणि रिचा शर्मा या बॉलिवूडमधील प्रतिष्ठित गायकांचा आवाज लाभला आहे. सुखविंदर सिंग यांनी डॉ शिरीष गोपाळ देशपांडे यांनी लिहिलेल्या 'सांडले मराठी रक्त, राखण्या तख्त...' गाण्याच्या रेकॉर्डिंग नंतर श्रीधर फडके यांची मुक्तकंठाने प्रशंसा केली.

श्री वेंकटेश्वरा मुव्हीज् इंटरनॅशनल ची निर्मिती असलेला व अभय कांबळी दिग्दर्शित 'पानिपत', ज्याद्वारे संगीतकार श्रीधर फडके यांचे चित्रपट संगीतात पुनरागमन होत आहे, चित्रपटाच्या चित्रीकरणाला लवकरच प्रारंभ होत असून तो पुढच्या वर्षी दिवाळीला प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला येईल.

Steps initiated by ICAI on Punjab National Bank Matter

The attention of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has been drawn to various media reports highlighting the irregularity happened in Punjab National Bank (PNB) revealing that the Bank has detected a $1.77 billion (about Rs.11,400 crore) wrongdoing  where a Jeweller Nirav Modi allegedly acquired fraudulent Letters of Undertaking (LOU) from a branch of PNB in Mumbai to secure overseas credit from other Indian lenders. These reports further reveal that CBI has since registered a case against  Nirav Modi and others on the basis of the complaint filed by PNB.  It has also come out that Enforcement Directorate (ED) is also conducting various raids and investigations in the matter.

In this regard, ICAI in consonance with its role as regulator considering the mammothness and modalities of the irregularity that has been perpetrated on the  Public Sector Bank, has suo-moto triggered its disciplinary mechanism by writing to the Bank concerned and also all other investigating agencies i.e. SEBI, ED and CBI requesting them to provide requisite details of their investigations in PNB matter.

The ICAI has on its own also constituted a High Power Group in this matter to study the systemic issues in the PNB matter and suggest remedial measures and improvement in the banking  system to ensure preventive measures to avoid such type of incidents.

It needs to be emphasised that ICAI would be actively pursuing the issue with the concerned agencies and stakeholders so as to examine the matter in detail to suggest improvements.

Usha expands its water pump range by launching new models

Mumbai, February 16, 2018: Usha International, one of India’s leading consumer durables company, strengthens its electric water pump range with the launch of two new ranges of domestic water pumps. The new launches include Usha Premia Boost (Pressure boosting range) and Usha Ultraflow series (Self-Priming Monoset pumps range).

Usha electric water pumps are designed for high-efficiency water flow. The 100% copper motor comes with a robust stainless steel shaft and Thermal Overload Protection (TOP) to prevent the motor coil from burning. These pumps are built for durability and powerful performance for complete consumer satisfaction.

Usha Premia Boost range has been designed for pressure regulation over a wide head range and has a pre-pressurized hydro pneumatic tank with a capacity of up to 24 liters and a maximum working pressure of 150 PSI/10 bar. The range is configured with a float switch for dry run protection and a high grade stainless steel impeller for durability. These pumps are equipped with the food grade chlorobutyl membrane, virgin polypropelene liner, controlled action diaphragm and the stainless steel water connection for providing clean and safe water over a longer period of time.

Usha Ultraflow pump range comes in two variants – Ultraflow and Ultraflow Plus.  Both these products have a sturdy design and a safety protection feature with Thermal Overload Protection (TOP) to prevent the motor coil from burning. The range is fitted with high performance SKF bearing and superior MOC (Material of Construction) for the operating efficiency. The range has fast tank filling capacity of up to 4 floors and comes with an inbuilt powerful suction capability for higher water discharge.

The Usha Premia Boost range starts from INR 20,200/- onwards and Usha Ultraflow Series starts from INR 4,850/- onwards. Both the ranges come with a 2-year warranty on pumps and are marketed through Usha showrooms and dealers across India. 

For more information on the same, please visit www.usha.com

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VIDEOCON d2h re- launches exclusive movie service as Evergreen Classics

Ties up with Shemaroo Entertainment for Evergreen Classics, available on Ch No. 215

16^th Feb 2018, Mumbai: Videocon d2h has tied-up with Shemaroo Entertainment to re-launch its d2h Classic Movies service asEvergreen Classics. This VAS Service is available from February 15^th on Channel 215 and will be on one month free preview with refreshed line up of classic old Hindi movies till 15^th March 2018.

Evergreen Classics service will showcase classic Bollywood movies right from the black and white era to the 80s. Besides movies, viewers will enjoy a special original chat show, watch biographies, songs and get trivia about their favourite yesteryear stars. The service is designed to take the millennials through those glorious Evergreen Classics which they have never experienced but only heard about. Videocon d2h Evergreen Classics will showcase the rich collection of movie like Pyaasa,  Mahal, Mother India, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, Boot Polish, Andaaz, Devdas and many more. 

Mr. Saurabh Dhoot – Executive Chairman Videocon d2h Limited said, “We reaffirm our strategy to provide innovative holistic family entertainment. I am delighted that we are launching Evergreen Classics.”

Mr. Hiren Gada, Director – Shemaroo Entertainment Limited shared, “Evergreen Classics brings to the audience a carefully curated service of the finest movies by notable film makers from the golden era of Bollywood, coupled with original programming.  The service is fuelled by Shemaroo’s exhaustive library of content and programming expertise.  Evergreen Classics is in line with our endeavour to always add value to our business partners and boost their offerings with our content prowess.  We are sure that the audiences will definitely enjoy this offering.”

Videocon d2h takes pride in presenting its subscribers with a robust line-up of more than 650+ channels and services, including a host of regional channels. It offers a wide range of active services like Smart English, Smart Games. The other active services include d2h Hollywood HD, d2h music, d2h spice, d2h cinema in both Standard Definition and HD, etc.

“I MAKE CINEMA BECAUSE I BELIEVE IN MY DIRECTORS AND STORIES WORTH TELLING” – Vivek Kajaria

Celebrating 4 years of the breakout film “Fandry” which released on Valentines day in 2014, National award winning producer Vivek Kajaria said “It’s been an amazing journey for us with Nagraj from the development to release and subsequent success of Fandry. The film still continues to find new fans and love.”

The film that released 4 years ago was showcased at leading film festivals globally, including BFI London, MAMI, Göteborg and Melbourne among numerous others, also struck gold at the Box office.

The film that marked both Kajaria and Nagraj’s debut as producer and director respectively paved the way for many who hoped to make content led films and were looking to experiment with quality content.

Nagraj Manjule said “Fandry will always be a very special for me. It was a film that we made with utmost conviction and even today I have people writing to me about it and telling me how much they liked it.”

While Nagraj went on to deliver another blockbuster with “Sairat”, Kajaria went on to back further debutant directors, including acclaimed filmmaker Vivek Wagh , Sameer Asha Patil and now Dnyanesh Zoiting with his forthcoming Raakshas starring Marathi super stars Sai Tamhankar and Sharad Kelkar.

Speaking about it, Kajaria said “There are so many new voices in the country, each with such amazing stories to tell. I think of it as my responsibility to be able to back and support interesting stories and visionaries who choose to tell them”

Kajaria’s forthcoming release “Raakshas” directed by debutant director Dnyanesh Zoting is scheduled to release on 23 Feb 2018 and is produced with his producing partner Nilesh Navalakha and presented by award winning filmmaker Samit Kakkad. The film is making waves as being the first ever Fantasy Thriller genre film in the Marathi film industry, with Marathi super stars Sai Tamhankar and Sharad Kelkar in the lead.

“I want to always be able to push the envelope with the films we make or associate with, Fandry, Chaurya, Siddhant, Maroon did that. Raakshas as well will do that, it’s been through script labs and is the first of its kind fantasy thriller in the marthi industry” concludes Kajaria.

McDowell’s No.1 Soda launches No.1 Yaari with Swwapnil Joshi on Viu and Colors Marathi

You have known them as Stars, now know them as Yaars

~Show will be simulcast on Viu app and COLORS Marathi starting 18^th Feb at 6.00PM~

Mumbai, 15^th February, 2018: Friendship and brotherhood is the support system that sees millennials through moments of self-doubt and obstacles and is truly responsible for shaping them. McDowell’s No.1 Soda by Diageo India now bringing alive such friendships of well-known personalities from real to reel life in a brand-new talk show called No. 1 Yaari with Swwapnil in collaboration with Mindshare, Motion Content Group & Group M. Hosted by superstar Swwapnil Joshi & directed by Sachin Pilgaonkar, the show will be simulcast on Viu, premium Video on Demand service by Vuclip and Colors Marathi starting 18th February, 2018, every Sunday at 6:00pm to 7:00 pm.

The show brings together for the first time as guests, Marathi stars and their real-life BFFs who will share their behind-the-door secrets, friendship defining moments & play interesting games with Swwapnil, while the fans will be treated to some never seen before videos and the audience, get to ask their favorite stars questions to know them better.

“No. 1 Yaari is a first of its kind entertaining show curated for the viewers that will help celebrate the spirit of brotherhood and friendship. It is also special because Sachin Pilgaonkar, who is a father figure to me and our also a very dear friend of mine, is directing the show. I value friendship since it has been one strong support pillar in my personal journey. As much as the stars are public figures, they have a side that is still private and under wraps and my job will be to help them open-up. I would love them to share how their friendships have shaped them as individuals as well as have the fans privy to some unrevealed fun and friendly moments from their lives,” said Swwapnil Joshi, Actor & Anchor of the No.1 Yaari Show

“We are excited to be putting together this show with McDowell’s No.1 Soda and Mindshare. Friendship is something that I have always valued in life and it is because of the bonds that I made that I have reached where I am today. I have known Swwapnil for a long time and we share a very close bond with each other, making it very comfortable for everyone. Producing a show that revolves around the fun and friendly side of the stars is exciting not only for us but for the audience too. We cannot wait for everyone to see what’s in store.” said Sachin Pilgaonkar, Producer of the No.1 Yaari Show

Commenting the new show Amarpreet Singh, Executive Vice President & Portfolio Head, Marketing, Diageo India said, “Curating a show that is all about yaari by joining hands with people who matter, was always on our agenda. With this show,  No. 1 Yaari with Swwapnil we are excited to co-produce a show that brings you closer to such stories of brotherhood between renowned artists which is something audiences would look up to. Also, with this we look to take a step forward in creating more engaging content to connect and engage with the millennials of today!”

Elaborating on the show, Sameer Gogate, Head of Monetisation & Distribution, Viu India said, “With an endeavor to show premium content, we at Viu are extensively establishing content franchises that will appeal to the millennials nationwide. The franchise ‘No. 1 Yaari’ is one such exciting addition to our original content library that brings fans in touch with the personal life of popular celebrities from the Marathi film industry. We are glad to extend our long-standing partnership with Group M and Marathi stalwarts Mr. Pilgaonkar along with star of the Marathi cinema Swwapnil Joshi as we expand the franchise into multiple regional languages.”

Commenting on the launch of their second franchise, No 1 Yaari with Swwapnil in Marathi, of the hugely popular show No 1 Yaari with Rana in Telugu; Ashwin Padmanabhan, Head – Motion Content Group, GroupM, India said “With No 1 Yaari with Swwapnil we are proud to extend our extremely successful show to newer markets. At Motion Content Group, our objective is to help create and support editorially and commercially vibrant premium content for the benefit of our content partners and advertisers. We will achieve this by continuing to invest into the content industry and leading the development of new models, commercial content structures and partnerships with media networks, platforms, talent, producers, and distributors.”

Added Devendra Deshpande, Head, Mindshare Content Plus, “Following the tremendous success that No.1 Yaari previously enjoyed, we expect the latest edition of the show to be an equally grand celebration of brotherhood and friendship. No. 1 Yaari pays homage to the beautiful bonds built in the entertainment industry, keeping with our constant endeavour to offer unique shows and programs spanning a variety of novel areas and subjects. For us, this has been exciting and we are elated to be able to deliver such enriching branded content to Indian viewers once again. This is a step toward creating even more unique experiences for viewers all over the country.”

The show is produced by Zimbo Entertainment and directed by Sachin Pilgaonkar.

Viewers will be able to catch all the content on the Viu app exclusively– a one stop destination for premium original content

C&S MediaNet Pvt. Ltd. – A Novel initiative for the distribution platforms

A Knowledge Sharing Platform for all DPOs

Mumbai, 15^th February’18: C&S Medianet today announced that it has supported Dish TV India Limited, Videocon D2H Limited and Siti Cable Network Limited and successfully brought to conclusion the Interconnection Agreement with Discovery. With the conclusion of the arrangement, Jeet - the new GEC Channel of Discovery has also been prominently placed on all the three platforms. The arrangement has been beneficial to both - the Broadcaster as well the Platforms C & S Medianet believes that this is the first step among many milestones it can help the DPO’s achieve.

                                                                               

About C & S Medianet Private Limited:

The Indian Television distribution industry – comprising DTH operators, Multi System Operators and Local Cable Operators has been fragmented with very little co-ordination between its constituents them as well as without having any common knowledge and experience sharing platform. The operators have been running the business with limited resources and expertise which has been costing them dear as well as finding their business unviable. The industry was in the need of an entity which could assist them in various areas of operations to save their business.

With the expected implementation of the new Regulation and Tariff Order proposed by TRAI, it is imperative for the industry to be ready for a complete turnaround from how the industry operates today.

With the aim to provide a common platform for knowledge and experience sharing as well as to provide the gamut of services required by the Distribution Platform Operators (DPOs), Media Entity “C&S Medianet Pvt. Ltd.” has commenced its service. Headed by industry veterans, Himanshu Dhoreliya & Anil Malhotra, C&S Medianet aims to provide following consultancy services to the DPOs in order to help them tackle the issues faced by the Distribution Industry:

·         Leveraging combined knowledge

·         Knowledge sharing on packaging, increase of a-la-carte revenue

·         Dispute Management, Regulatory Intervention & Compliance

·         Collection & sharing of Data

·         Engaging with Govt. for giving Ads to the members

·         Engaging with DAVP for formulation of the policies

·         Assistance in ensuring compliance with QoS Regulation

·         Assisting in implementation of TRAI Regulations & Support in Audits

·         Advertisement sales service and Value Added Service

Amazon Prime Music continues to expand its multi-lingual catalogue with Times Music

Amazon Prime Music, the soon to be added latest Prime benefit for Prime members in India, will offer Times Music’s selection to its vast selection in Non Film music in Hindi & Punjabi, Fusion, Classical, Spiritual, Indie & film soundtracks in Tamil & Telugu languages.

MUMBAI – February 15, 2018 - Amazon Prime Music today announced the launch of Times Music on its streaming service adding more than 25,000 tracks to its growing global catalogue of millions of songs. Soon to be launched as a Prime benefit at no additional cost, Amazon Prime Music will be able to stream the immensely popular tracks & upcoming hits across genres like Pop, Bollywood, Punjabi, South Indian Films, Indie and Spiritual.

                                                                                                                                                          

“Times Music brings some of the best and most popular tracks in languages like Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil as well as a diverse selection across genres like Pop, Sufi & Devotional on Amazon’s Prime Music service. We are thrilled to add this selection on our service that will delight our customers as they enjoy this music ad-free and available for unlimited offline downloads when we launch.” said Sahas Malhotra, Director, Amazon Prime Music.

“Times Music is excited to collaborate with Amazon India to bring its vast & diverse music repertoire to Amazon Prime Music members,” said Mandar Thakur, COO, Times Music.

Times Music is one of India’s leading music labels and has a catalog that covers tracks across various Indian genres of music etc. They are a market leader in the Spiritual and Indie categories, who also have a fantastic track record in other popular Indian genres such as Indian Classical, Indi-pop, Bollywood, Bhangra, Urban Desi, Fusion, Wellness, Lounge & Electronica.

Amazon Prime already offers unlimited free One-day and Two-day delivery over 11 million products online to over 100 cities, 30 minutes early access for members on top deals and more benefits for an unparalleled shopping experience and instant access to latest movies and TV shows. Customers who are not already Prime members can learn more about the program at www.amazon.in/prime

Thomas Cook India honoured with Best Risk Management Award Travel & Leisure category

                            

~ICICI Lombard-CNBC TV18 India Risk Management Awards 2018~

Mumbai, February 15, 2018: Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., India’s leading integrated travel and travel related financial services company, was honoured with the prestigious award for Best Risk Management Practices at the 4th edition of The ICICI Lombard-CNBC TV18 India Risk Management Awards 2018.

Presented by ICICI Lombard and CNBC TV18, the India Risk Management Awards 2018 recognized companies that have developed best in class risk management practices and capabilities across business categories. The award was conferred on Thomas Cook India for having constantly evolved and created new growth benchmarks while managing risks effectively in the Travel & Leisure category.

The stringent selection process comprised of analysis of company data, systems and frameworks and was judged by an independent panel of experts that included Ms. Arundhati Bhattacharya, former Chairman SBI and the awards were presented by Dr. Nouriel Roubini, Professor of Economics, NYU Stern School of Business and Chairman & Co-founder, Roubini Global Economics.

Mr. Madhavan Menon, Chairman & Managing Director, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. said, “In an extremely globalized and integrated world, risk management is now becoming a critical strategic tool for the sustainable growth of organizations. At The Thomas Cook India Group, we have been dedicated in our focus towards developing best in class business risk management practices. This noteworthy award from ICICI Lombard- CNBC TV18 hence serves as both recognition and inspiration to our teams, in sustaining and enhancing risk management practices across our enterprise.”

On the backdrop of *Valentine’s day* introducing *Laj watate song* from upcoming Marathi film “Memory Card”...sung by *Javed Ali*

निरागस चेहरा, लाजरं प्रेम, अल्लड वय, प्रत्येकाच्या आयुष्यात येणारा हा क्षण आणि मनाच्या मेमरी कार्ड मध्ये जपून ठेवलेल्या आठवणी.... 

On the backdrop of *Valentine’s day* introducing *Laj watate song* from upcoming Marathi film “Memory Card”...sung by *Javed Ali* and music by Mitesh-Pritesh.

*Memory Card* releasing on 

*2nd March 2018*