Fujifilm India unveils its Innovation Marvel GFX100

 - World’s First mirrorless large format sensor camera with 102 million pixels resolution along with the new “Premista” series of cinema zoom lenses

§  Industry’s first large format sensor camera with the world's highest 102 million pixels resolution

§  Offers fast & accurate autofocus, in-body image stabilization and 4K video capability

§  Captures and records precious moments at world-leading image quality

Mumbai, 16 July 2019: Fujifilm India Private Limited, a pioneer in imaging technologies, announced the launch of latest innovation breakthrough in India, the FUJIFILM GFX100 mirrorless digital camera (“GFX100”) incorporating an image sensor with the world's highest 102 million pixels resolution and unique color reproduction technology to achieve the world-leading image quality. The event saw the presence of Mr. Haruto Iwata, Managing Director, Fujifilm India Pvt Ltd., Mr. Dabboo Ratnani, Celebrity and Fashion Photographer and International Editorial, Commercial and Corporate Photographer Mr. Zack Arias. 

The GFX100 is a flagship model of the GFX Series of mirrorless digital cameras, which have won strong praise from professional photographers and photo enthusiasts alike for the use of a large image sensor, boasting approximately 1.7 times the size of the 35mm full-frame sensor. Among digital cameras equipped with a sensor larger than the 35mm full-frame format, this is the world's first model that offers (1) a back-illuminated sensor with phase detection pixels, (2) in-body image stabilization (IBIS) mechanism and (3) 4K/30P video recording capability. The innovative mirrorless digital camera fulfills photography's intrinsic mission of “capturing and recording precious moments that are never to be repeated again.” Launched in India today, the camera will be available at a price of INR 7,86,999/-.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Haruto Iwata, Managing Director, Fujifilm India Pvt Ltd. said, “This is indeed a gratifying moment for us and we are excited to announce the launch of the world's highest 102 million pixels mirrorless camera – GFX100 in India. At Fujifilm India, our endeavour has always been to bind innovation together with service that enhances customer delight. With the launch of GFX100, we have achieved a great milestone in our digital camera business. I am optimistic that the launch will further enhance our presence in India and we will continue introducing cameras that deliver an unparalleled standard of optical brilliance that is sure to delight a photographer’s fantasy.”

Present at the event and Brand Ambassador for Fujifilm GFX range, Mr. Dabboo Ratnani said, “It is a matter of great pride for me to be associated with a cult brand like Fujifilm. The new GFX100 camera embodies a new standard of optical excellence with technological brilliance in new mount and optics; retaining Fujifilm’s renowned legacy. Packed with powerful features, the camera displays Fujifilm’s legendary artistry that will empower users to expand the realm of photographic capabilities. With this association, we look forward to an advanced mirrorless camera experience and witness a shift in the existing imaging industry to newer heights.”

On this occasion, the Optical Devices Division of FUJIFILM also unveiled the new “Premista” series of cinema zoom lenses. These lenses support large-format sensors and deliver outstanding high resolution, beautiful bokeh and rich gradation with HDR (high dynamic range). The Premista Series brings out the maximum capability of large format sensors, which is increasingly being adopted into cinema camera, to provide robust support for high-quality video production. The Premista 28-100mm T2.9 will be available in August 2019 at a price of USD 38,800 and the Premista 80-250mm T2.9-3.5 will be available later this year at a price of USD 39,800.

Commenting in the launch of the ‘Premista’ series, Cinematographer Mr. Palash Das said, “I was recently honoured to shoot on the Premista 28-100mm large format zoom lens. The lens is indeed a breakthrough with crisper images and proper focal length coverage throughout the zoom range. It has a beautiful flare to it and the bokeh effect is also quite wonderful. My overall experience with the lens is nothing but fantastic and I will encourage more DOPs to use this zoom lens in Bollywood and across the world.”

Fujifilm has led the cinema industry since its foundation in 1934 to achieve domestic production of photographic and motion picture films. Since 2000, the company has worked on developing lenses for cinema cameras. Its products have received high acclaim at the frontline of movie, TV commercial and TV drama production around the world for their outstanding image quality. The development of high-performance zoom cinema lenses and their contribution to enhancing video image quality have been recognized in 2017 when Fujifilm was given the Emmy Award by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The new Premista Series will complement the existing “HK / ZK / XK / MK Series” of lenses to address diverse needs in video production.

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Innovative features of the GFX100:

• The world's highest 102 million pixels resolution delivers the world-leading image quality

With the features of the GFX series image sensor which has the a diagonal length of about 55 mm (43.8 mm x 32.9 mm) and is approx. 1.7 times bigger than a 35 mm full-frame format, GFX100 has double number of pixels compared to the current model***. Combining with the unique color reproduction technology, it achieves the world-leading image quality.

• Offering the following three structures/ functions for the first time as a digital camera

that carries an image sensor larger than the 35mm full-frame format:

1. Back-illuminated sensor with phase detection pixels: The use of phase detection pixels across the back-illuminated image sensor produces supreme image quality while making AF up to twice*4 as fast as that of the current models***. It also delivers outstanding Tracking AF performance on a moving subject and advanced accuracy in Continuous AF.

2. In-body image stabilization (IBIS) mechanism: The use of up to 5.5-stop*4 five-axis in-body image stabilization controls pitch and yaw movements (up / down and right / left tilting) as well as shift (vertical / horizontal) and roll (rotational) movements. This dramatically broadens the scope of situations where users can handhold the camera and still enjoy the world of ultra-high 102 million pixels resolution.

3. 4K/30P video recording function: The GFX100 supports 4K/30P video recording, capturing smooth motions at 30fps in ultra-high-definition 4K video. The camera allows users to enjoy beautiful bokeh with shallow depth-of-field and wide tonal reproducibility, enabling premium video production while reproducing detailed textures, three-dimensional definitions and even capturing the atmosphere of the scene.

Main features of the GFX100:

(1) Carrying a newly developed 102 million pixels image sensor to reach the world-leading image quality

• The GFX100 carries the large format sensor, a newly developed large image sensor with 102 million pixels resolution. It produces the world-leading photographic image quality when combined with the latest fourth-generation “X-Processor 4” high-speed image processing engine, ultra-sharp FUJINON GF lenses and color reproduction technology nurtured through the photographic film business over many years.
• The image sensor offers a back-illuminated structure with excellent light-receiving performance. Taking advantage of its wide dynamic range to achieve rich tonal reproduction and low noise, while also achieving high-speed readout of image data despite the massive pixel count.

(2) Fast and high-precision phase detection AF

• The GFX100 boasts highly accurate AF with exceptional ability to track a moving subject at a speed up to twice that of current models. This equates to the level of mobility that sets a new standard for digital cameras using an image sensor larger than the 35mm full-frame format.
• As many as 3.76 million phase detection pixels are placed across the image sensor (approx. 100% coverage), quickly focusing on the subject regardless of where the subject is within the frame. Furthermore, the GFX Series adopts the latest phase detection AF algorithm, already popular with FUJIFILM X-T3 and FUJIFILM X-T30 in the X Series of Fujifilm's mirrorless digital cameras, to achieve high-speed and high-precision AF in the “Single Point” as well as “Zone” and “Wide Tracking” of focus area.
• The GFX100 boasts dramatic improvement in the accuracy of Face and Eye Detection AF, which has become an essential function in fashion photography and portrait photography. The Face Detection now works with a greater shooting distance, and shows amazing tracking performance even for the side profile of a person or a subject that is partially blocked by an obstacle.

(3) Powerful support for hand-held shooting with 5.5-stop five-axis in-body image stabilization

• The GFX100 comes equipped with a five-axis IBIS mechanism that delivers image stabilization of up to 5.5 stops. Taking advantage of its sensor-shift structure, the IBIS stabilizes images not only against pitch and yaw movements (up / down and right / left tilting) but also against shift (vertical / horizontal) and roll (rotational) movements. The entire shutter unit is suspended with four springs to minimize the effect of shutter shock. This dramatically broadens the scope of situations where users can handhold the camera and still enjoy the world of ultra-high 102 million pixels resolution.

(4) 4K/30P video recording capability to meet the needs of premium video production

• The combination of the new image sensor with high-speed readout and the high-performance “X-Processor 4” image-processing

engine has given the camera a capability of capturing smooth motions at 30fps in 4K video*5.

• When the DCI (aspect ratio of 17:9), a standard format for digital cinema cameras, is selected, the GFX100 records video with a sensor area measuring about 49.5mm diagonally*6. The size, bigger than that of large sensors increasingly adopted by high-end cinema cameras*7, results in outstanding high ISO performance, shallow depth-of-field capability and wide tonal reproducibility. This makes it easier than ever before to produce premium-quality video footage with more detailed textures and three-dimensional definitions while even capturing the atmosphere of the scene.
• The GFX100 uses oversampling with the amount of data equivalent to approx. 50.5 million pixels to render video with exceptionally high resolution. It also supports the highly efficient H.265/HEVC compression codec as well as the “F-Log” mode that reproduces rich tonal gradation and the “Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)” for recording HDR (high dynamic range) footage with ease. For the first time in the GFX Series, GFX100's Film Simulation options, which allow users to enjoy a variety of color and tonal reproductions, include “ETERNA” for simulating the colors and tones of Fujifilm's cinema film. This enables faithful reflection of videographers' artistic intentions to video production.

*5 Video is recorded on an SD card at 4K 30P 10bit 4:2:0 and on external media via HDMI at 4K 30P 10bit 4:2:2.

*6 Referring to the area of the image sensor used for video recording. In the case of the GFX100, when the 17:9 format is selected, the area measures approx. 49.5mm diagonally.

*7 Image sensors with the diagonal dimension of 43.2mm to 46.3mm

(5) Compact, lightweight and highly robust camera body for excellent practical usability

• Despite featuring the large format image sensor and IBIS, the GFX100's camera body is compact and lightweight measuring just 48.9mm at the thinnest part and weighing approx. 1,400g*8. The compact form factor, equivalent to that of digital single-lens reflex cameras with a 35mm full-frame format sensor, ensures excellent mobility.
• The camera body is highly robust due to the use of magnesium alloy and the “inner frame” structure of coupling the image sensor, IBIS and lens mount into an integrated unit. Weather sealing is applied to 95 locations to make the body highly resistant to dust, moisture and low temperatures, catering to the tough shooting conditions of professional photography.
• For the first time in Fujifilm cameras, a vertical grip is built into the camera body, making it stable and comfortable to hold.

*8Including two batteries, memory card and electronic viewfinder (EVF)

(6) Ability to display diverse shooting data for added comfort in camera operation

• The GFX100 has a new 2.05-inch sub monitor on the rear panel in addition to the main 3.2-inch LCD monitor that can be tilted to three directions. Exposure settings and various other shooting data can be assigned to the rear-panel sub monitor so that the main monitor can be dedicated to checking framing, allowing you to concentrate on composition.
• The top panel now features another new 1.80-inch sub LCD monitor, which can be set to the “Virtual Dial Mode,” displaying a virtual dial for simulated operation. This is a perfect function for users who prefer dial-based operations, adopted in GFX Series' current models.
• The number of dials, buttons and levers on the camera body has been kept to the minimum for simplicity in camera operation. The top panel features the Drive Mode Dial, which enables instantaneous switchover between the Still Image, Video and Multiple Exposure modes. Each of these modes can store settings such as exposure settings, white balance and Film Simulation selection. That means it only requires just single dial action to recall optimum camera settings, ensuring ease of camera operation.

(7) Featuring the world's top-class ultra-high definition electronic viewfinder (EVF) with more than 5.76M million dots for accurate focusing

• The GFX100 features an ultra-high definition EVF, newly-developed for this model using the world's top-class 5.76 million-dot OLED panel and five optical glass elements including aspherical elements. With the viewfinder magnification of 0.86x and 100% viewfinder coverage, the EVF enables accurate focusing for the 102 million pixels sensor, which requires extreme focusing accuracy.
• The GFX100 inherits FUJIFILM GFX50S's popular detachable EVF system. When the optional EVF Tilting Adapter EVF-TL1 is attached, the EVF can be tilted to variable angles to provide flexibility accommodating user preference.
• The EVF can be set to the “Frame Rate Priority,” “Resolution Priority” or “AF Speed Priority” mode according to subject characteristics.

(8) Support for “16bit RAW” and “16bit TIFF” to cater to the needs of professional photography

• The GFX100 has responded to requests by many professional photographers by allowing photos to be saved in “16bit RAW” and “16bit TIFF”, significantly improving photo data's tolerance to post-processing*9. This means the camera's rich tonal gradation and Fujifilm's unique color reproduction modes can be effectively utilized at the forefront of professional photography.
• The GFX100 also features the newly-developed “Smooth Skin Effect” function, which automatically smooths the skin tone. It reduces the amount of post-processing work in portraiture, so that images can be finished at an advanced level of perfection much quicker than ever before.

*9Tolerance to image degradation caused by post-processing

(9) Accommodating two batteries and supporting USB charging / powering for enhanced user convenience

• The GFX100 can accommodate two GFX Series batteries (NP-T125), extending the number of frames per charge to approx. 800 when the rear LCD is used.
• The camera can also be powered and charged through USB connection. Connecting an external battery that supports USB Power Delivery enables even longer continuous shooting and simultaneous charging of the two batteries in the camera.
• This is the first GFX Series model that has a supporting IEEE802.11ac 5GHz, enabling even faster wireless image transfer. For RAW processing and tethered shooting, similarly to previous GFX Series models, the GFX100 is compatible with “Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom®” and “Capture One Pro FUJIFILM” to accommodate the diverse workflow of professional photographers.

You can visit http://fujifilm-x.com/gfx/ for details of product support and additional information.

Main features of the Premista Series:

(1) Premista is a series of zoom cinema lenses that support large format sensors and delivers outstanding resolution, beautiful bokeh and rich gradation with high dynamic range.

• These zoom cinema lens, support large format sensors, and cater to a variety of filming situations with advanced operability without having to change lenses.
  Premista28-100mm:
  Standard zoom lens that offers the fast T-stop value of 2.9 across its focal length range of

28-100mm

Premista80-250mm:

Telephoto zoom lens with the T-stop range of 2.9-3.5 and focal length range of 80-250mm

• The Series combines large-diameter aspherical lens elements, processed to ultimate precision, with the newly-developed focusing / zooming system to achieve low distortion*4 and color aberration. The lenses have the ability to achieve an astonishing level of edge-to-edge resolution, regardless of the distance from the subject or zoom position, delivering footage of impressive sharpness and clarity.
• This is the first FUJINON cinema lens series to adopt a 13-blade iris design to form a near-perfect circle. When combined with large format sensors' characteristically shallow depth-of-field, the lenses create a natural and beautiful bokeh.
• Fujifilm's unique optical design effectively mitigates ghosts and flares to produce video of rich gradation with high dynamic range.
• The Premista lenses produce video in natural color tones, popular with the HK / ZK / XK / MK Series of cinema lenses. Consistency in color design with the current lineup of lenses simplifies color grading*5, required when using multiple lenses.

*4Distortion refers to contraction and expansion that occurs at edges of an image formed through the lens.

*5Color grading refers to the process of color correction in movie editing.

(2) Advanced robustness in a compact and lightweight design

Mechanical design built with Fujifilm's simulation technology, nurtured over many years, is coupled with production technology that can assemble parts processed in the order of microns at high precision, to produce a compact and lightweight body with advanced robustness, withstanding harsh filming conditions in professional video production.

(3) Excellent operability

The focus ring can be rotated as much as 280 degrees, and gives a sensation of smooth torque when rotated to enable precise focusing.

The gear pitch*6 for the operation rings for focusing, zooming and iris is 0.8M (module), the same as existing FUJINON cinema lenses. The lenses can also be used with standard peripheral accessories, essential for video production, such as Follow Focus for accurate and smooth focusing and remote lens control system for remotely operating rings.

Fluorescent paint is applied to index marks on the focus, zoom and iris rings so that these settings can be clearly checked even at night or in a dark room. The focus index can be also displayed in feet or meters.

The lenses feature a Flange Focal Distance adjustment function*7, allowing users to adjust the flange focal distance by simply rotating a ring on the lens barrel to correct a shift in the flange focal distance caused by rapid temperature changes at a shooting site. This function achieves optimum camera and lens matching, thereby bringing out the lenses' full optical performance.

*6 Distance between gear teeth

*7 Lens's image-forming plane can be adjusted to the optimum position according to each camera's flange focal distance (distance from lens mounting reference plane to sensor)

(4) The Premista Series supports “ZEISS eXtended Data”*8

Premista lenses support the “ZEISS eXtended Data”, developed by Carl Zeiss in compliance with the “/i® Technology*9” communications standard. It can not only record lens metadata (focus, zoom and iris settings) for filmed footage but also correct lens distortion and peripheral illumination*10.

*8 The support is to be introduced with firmware update.

*9 /i is a trademark or registered trademark of Cooke Optics Limited.

*10 Compatible devices are required depending on which camera you use.

Main specifications of the Premista Series

Product Name	Premista28-100mmT2.9	Premista80-250mmT2.9-3.5
Focal Length	28-100mm	80-250mm
Aperture	T2.9	T2.9 (80-200mm) / T3.5(250mm)
Lens Mount	PL mount	PL mount
Compatible Image Size (diagonal)	46.3mm	46.3mm
Close Focus	0.8m / 2ft 7in	1.5m / 4ft 11in
Angular Field of View (H x V)	28mm: 72.4° x 42.2°	80mm: 28.7° x 15.4°
40.96mm x 21.60mm*11	100mm: 23.1° x 12.3°	250mm: 9.4° x 4.9°
Angular Field of View (H x V)	28mm: 65.5° x 46.4°	80mm: 25.4° x 17.1°
36mm x 24mm *12	100mm: 20.4° x 13.7°	250mm: 8.2° x 5.5°
Angular Field of View (H x V)	28mm: 52.2° x 30.8°	80mm: 19.5° x 11.0°
27.45mm x 15.44mm *13	100mm: 15.6° x 8.8°	250mm: 6.3° x 3.5°
Angle of Focus Rotation	280°	280°
Angle of Zoom Rotation	120°	120°
Angle of Iris Rotation	48°	48°
Iris Blades	13	13
Front Diameter	114mm	114mm
Length (approx.)	255mm / 10in	255mm / 10in
Weight (approx.)	3.8kg / 8.4lbs.	3.8kg / 8.4lbs.

*11 Aspect ratio 1:1.90

*12 Aspect ratio 1:1.50

*13 Aspect ratio 1:1.78

All That's Gold Does Glitter - An Exhibition Of Glamorous Ceramics - ART MACAO

Where: The Venetian Macao, The Parisian Macao, Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Sands Macao, Macao Museum of Art

When: 08^th June 2019-

What: In the history of the development of Chinese porcelain, Macao has played an indispensable role in exporting porcelain via international trade. From the late 16th to the early 17th century, Europeans regarded Macao as a main portal for the ceramics trade. In modern times, many fragments of porcelain can still be found in the coastal areas of Macao. Sands China has invited Ms. Caroline Cheng, an internationally renowned ceramic artist and curator, to convene a meeting of 27 artists from all over the world, including herself, to create ceramic works under the theme of All That’s Gold Does Glitter. Ms. Cheng has spent the last 10 months curating this exhibition. More than 90 ceramic masterpieces are displayed at The Venetian Macao; The Parisian Macao; Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip; Sands Macao; and the Macao Museum of Art.

About Art Macao:

ABOUT ART MACAO:

 “Art Macao” will be a five-month mega international arts and cultural event, featuring the “Art Macao: International Art Exhibition”, in which visual arts works will be presented at various exhibition venues in Macao, including exhibitions to be held by the Macao Museum of Art, hotels and integrated resorts, and foreign consulates. Art installations will also be displayed in outdoor public spaces, providing ideal hotspots for checking in through social media. In addition to the exhibitions, a feast of diverse musical and theatrical performances will also be presented from June on, as well as the International Youth Dance Festival, the International Youth Music Festival, the International Youth Drama Festival, and the Visual Arts Exhibitions of Macao Higher Education Institutions.

From June to October this year, Macao will be imbued with artistic vitality and creativity, promising surprises at each corner. Let’s enjoy an unforgettable artistic summer full of emotions!

http://www.artmacao.mo/2019/en/

Volvo Car India bucks the trend with 11% growth in the first half of 2019

July 4, 2019 – Mumbai: Despite the overall downtrend in the automobile sector, Volvo Car India has registered a strong 11% increase in sales in the first half of 2019. The company sold 1159 units in Jan-June 2019 against 1044 units in Jan-June 2018. Sales contribution from Mini Metros and Tier-I towns and a good demand for the SUV range aided the growth.

Charles Frump - Managing Director, Volvo Car India said, “We are extremely happy with 11% growth in sales performance so far especially when the industry is not looking positive. Our brand engagement programs continues to play a crucial role in this performance. While the short term market performance looks tough, I am very confident the automobile growth will bounce back and we would be happy to replicate our sales performance of 2018.”

Union Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel assures support from Centre for tourism projects in Goa

Panjim,  July 4: The Hon’ble  Union Minister of State   for Tourism, Mr.  Prahlad  Singh Patel today  assured all support  from the Central ministry to  Goa’s  tourism infrastructure   projects and has agreed to visit Goa for commissioning   the centrally funded tourism  projects once completed.

Mr. Dayanand Sopte, Chairman  of Goa Tourism  Development  Corporation  called on Mr. Patel along with Secretary Tourism, Mr.  J. Ashok Kumar, Rajya Sabha MP ,Mr. Vinay Tendulkar and  others in New Delhi today to discuss matters pertaining  to  central funding for tourism projects and development of Colva beach as an Iconic Tourism Destination.

Mr. Patel was briefed on various initiatives taken by Goa Tourism and was requested for his support in developing Goa as a World Class Tourism Destination.

Mr. Patel assured all assistance in this direction and has  also assured  to visit Goa in the near future for inauguration of the Centrally funded tourism projects. 

Later in the day, a team of Goa Tourism officials led by Goa Tourism  Secretary, Mr. J Ashok Kumar held meetings with Union Tourism Secretary, Govt. of India, Mr. Yogendra  Tripathi  to discuss and finalize funding for development of Colva beach as an Iconic Tourism Destination. The project is expected to be approved by the  Union Tourism Ministry later this year.

Shri Shantamanu Development Commissioner, Handicrafts Inaugurated HGH India 2019

India’s largest trade show for the home products market with 700 brands is on from July 3 to July 5 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon

Mumbai, July 03, 2019: – HGH India 2019, the annual trade show for Home Textiles, Home Décor, Gifts & Houseware in India is back with its 8^th edition. The three day exposition was inaugurated by Shri Shantamanu Development Commissioner, Handicrafts along with Mr. Arun Roongta, Managing Director of HGH India and other dignitaries from the industry.

HGH India 2019, after a delayed start due to the torrential rains and flooding at the exhibition centre is all set now to connect 700 brands and manufacturers from 32 countries with over 35,000 retailers, brand representatives, distributors, importers, as well as institutional and trade buyers. This year’s edition of HGH India promises to set new benchmarks in the industry, bringing new brands, manufacturers, innovation, design and products under one roof. Among the many highlights of the exhibition, was the presence of international brands from Turkey, Europe, USA, UAE, the UK and over 75 exhibitors from China brought through the Zhejiang Broad International Convention & Exhibition Co. Ltd. among others. There will also be a strong presence of well-known Indian brands showcasing a wide range of innovative products in the home textiles, home décor, houseware, and gift space.

While inaugurating HGH India 2019, Shri Shantamanu, Development Commissioner, Handicrafts, said, “In the last eight years of operation, HGH India has displayed clear, increasing progress. Their focus, much like ours has always been on the artisans, craftsmen, carpet weavers and handicraft workers. Trade shows like this help in providing exposure to them and watching the biggest names of the industry together on one unified platform, helps them understand the kind of opportunities available. While HGH stands for Home Décor, Gifts and Houseware, for me it stands for Higher, Go Higher.”

Commenting on the occasion Mr. Arun Roongta, Managing Director, HGH India, said, “We at HGH India are overwhelmed with the response in spite of the delayed start. I would like to thank all the exhibitors and retailers for their unanimous support in helping us keep the show alive for the benefit of the entire industry. HGH India’s 8^th edition is a testimony to the entire home product industry’s trust in the trade show and we are confident that it will be another successful year for all our patrons, accelerating the growth of the home textile, home décor, houseware and gift industries.”

HGH India is a trade show which is helping the home industry integrates products across segments. For example when we think about the bedroom, we can coordinate style and design of bed linen, flooring, decorative lamp, vase, mattress among others items. All the sectors come together under one umbrella at HGH India. 

Trailer Out Now- Jhootha Kahin Ka feat Rishi Kapoor, Jimmy Sheirgill, Omkar Kapoor, Sunny Singh

Seeing the tremendous response garnered on the announcement, the Rishi Kapoor,  Omkar Kapoor, Sunny Singh starrer, Jhootha Kahin Ka aspires to earn audience goodwill for its comic timing, entertaining one liners and will give new direction to situational and witty humour in Bollywood. The trailblazer comic caper which also stars Jimmy Sheirgill, Lillete Dubey, Rajesh Sharma and Manoj Joshi revolves around two students who are reluctant to return to India owing to their fascination for Mauritius and its high living it, prompting one of the boy’s simpleton father to embark on a surprise visit, only to open up a Pandora’s box of fabrications and hoaxes.

Anuj Sharma states, “We were convinced and had faith in our director Smeepji and our writers who have put their heart and soul into the scripting of Jhootha Kahin Ka, and we really feel this film could serve as laughter medicine for our audiences. Rishiji as always has done a commendable job and you will get to see him at his hilarious best”.

Deepak Mukut states, “This film promises to be a comical riot and viewers will get to see every character in a never seen before avatar.”

Smeep Kang states, “Like in Punjabi films, my ambition has been to provide wholesome entertainment for families. I think we have been able to achieve that and all wishing to laugh their way out of theatres will find their recipe in Jhootha Kahin Ka.”

Jhootha Kahin Ka is directed by Smeep Kang, produced by Deepak Mukut and Anuj Sharma, under the banner of Shantketan Entertainments and presented by Soham Rockstar Entertainment. The film releases on 19th July

ICAI celebrates Platinum Jubilee & 70th Chartered Accountants Day

The 70^th Chartered Accountants Day of ICAI was celebrated today i.e. on July 1^st all across the country with great enthusiasm and zeal. July 1^st is a landmark day in the history of ICAI as on this day ICAI was set up to regulate the Profession of Chartered Accountancy in India in the year 1949. This CA Day was more special as the Institute has reached a significant milestone i.e. Platinum Jubilee of its glorious existence.  

The 70^th Chartered Accountants Day in Delhi was inaugurated by Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Hon’ble Vice-President of India.  The event was also graced by Shri Injeti Srinivas, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs & Dr. In-Ki Joo, President, International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). The function was attended by over 1200 CA Members and stakeholders.

While addressing the gathering Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Hon’ble Vice-President of India said “Indian accounting professionals have been working relentlessly working to fulfill the dreams of the founding fathers of their role of quality services envisaged by them.” He added “CAs are change agents and also the conscience keepers of the profession as well as for their clients. They also ensure that their clients pay their taxes truthfully and help in nation building.”

Naidu further stated “Accountancy has been included in the top 12 champion sectors by the govt. that will have the power to boost the economy of the country. I am sure CAs will understand the deep responsibility they have for nation building”.

The Vice-President further remarked “Success of GST would not have happened without the support and active contribution of ICAI and the CA community all across the country. CAs must not just do their day to day work diligently but also aim to work for the upliftment of the poor through their work. Without it growth has no meaning.”

Shri Injeti Srinivas, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs while addresing the participants remarked “I acknowledge the big work ICAI has done over the years. It is because of the inherent strength of this great institution that has helped it sustain all these decades with such greatness.  The world economy is changing rapidly and these times are a great opportunity for ICAI to emerge as the steel frame of corporate governance in India.” 

Dr. In-Ki Joo, President, IFAC said “ I congratulate ICAI on this great day. ICAI has done a great job in implementing GST and tax reforms in India. Since the very beginning, ICAI has been contributing immensely to the CA Profession not only in India but also globally.”

President, IFAC further added “ ICAI has proven time & again to convert challenges into opportunities. Wish ICAI once again with a firm belief that it will adapt well to the modern changes & needs of the economy and continue to contribute it's best.”

CA. Prafulla P. Chhajed, President, ICAI said “ Since beginning ICAI has been contributing to national & global economy.  Chartered Accountants are constantly making positive effect in business & industry. ICAI is making all possible efforts to place India accountancy profession at global pedestal by signing more mutual recognition arrangements with global accounting bodies”.

He added “ICAI is the first accounting body to constitute Digital Accounting and Assurance Board to analyse the impact of digital and information technology, big data, blockchain and artificial intelligence and improve the internal operations and dealing mechanism at the Institute”. He further stated “ To safeguard our members from misrepresentation by miscreants vis-à-vis the attestation of financial documents/ certificates, ICAI has implemented in phased manner an innovative concept of UDIN i.e. Unique Document Identification Number”.

CA. Atul Kumar Gupta, Vice-President, ICAI said “ICAI continuously innovates to find better way of doing things & strive for professional excellence. Every CA of this profession is like a soldier of Indian army who acts not only as a catalyst to the growth of Indian economy but also ensures the adoption of prudent practices & standards that safeguards the interest of common man”.

ICAI has achieved significant milestones in the field of accountancy and is poised to play a greater role in changing the global landscape and strengthening the foundation of resurgent India by taking the profession to the newer zeniths.