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Friday, 1 January 2016

Pharma Leaders Super Brand Awards Conferred to Nation’s Top Healthcare Leaders

30th December, Wednesday, Mumbai, Maharashtra India. in a sequel to the sixty days of the voting by the Indian masses to select the best of the best in the final five nominees in various important categories & individual nonvoting categories, Pharmaleaders ( www.pharmaleader.tv ) felicitated top performers in the healthcare industry & medical professionals in Mumbai. Organised by Satya Brahma Founder of Pharmaleaders, The platform witnessed more than 300 professionals of the healthcare industry.

Satya Brahma, Founder of Pharmaleaders in the opening address lambasted the union government for the faulty healthcare reforms & policy paralysis. In a scathing attack to the policy makers, Satya said “the Healthcare Challenges in India at present are of different dimensions & more of cleaning the system at the helm who are responsible for formulating laws, rules & regulations. While we can’t ignore the concerns of the pharma companies facing complex issues in regulatory legal hurdles in IPR challenges, pricing & other issues related to patent regime.

The highlight of the seminar was the panel discussion on “Ethics in Medical Profession” where country’s top doctors & industry debated on the decline of ethics in medical profession & reached at the consensus that the industry & doctors must work closely to build a strong model to promote the dignity of the profession. Followed by an Interesting Panel discussion on Skin and Cosmetology industry and practises in India where communication plays an important role was highlighted an how doctors must come out to let the quacks get silenced for the same.

The event was attended by some of the most renowned doctors and surgeons of the country and professionals from other sectors for a different perspective who are the winners as well just to name a few Dr Huzaifa Khorakiwala, CEO, Wockhardt Foundation, Mr Gautam Khanna - CEO, PD Hinduja National Hospital ,Mr Tapan Singhel, MD & CEO at Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co Ltd, Mr Varun Khanna, Kiren Shrivastav, Founder Fempowerment and CEO Molecule Communications, Padam Sree Professor Shashank Joshi, Dr. Kaushal Pandey, Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery,Dr Viral Desai,Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon, MD, Becton Dickinson, Dr Rashmi Shetty, Dr Dilip Pawar, Dr Manoj Khanna, Dr Nilayaini and many more.

The award Winners

Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2015

Dr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, CEO, Wockhardt Foundation

India’s Most Promising & Valuable Company 2015

Jenburkt Pharmaceuticals Limited

Change-Agent in Healthcare Innovations 2015

Adroit Biomed Ltd

Pharmaleader of the Year 2015

Mr. Prakash Kumar Guha, Managing Director, Zuventus Healthcare Limited

India’s Most Admired Health Insurance Company of the Year 2015

Bajaj Allianz Health Insurance Company Ltd

CEO of the Year 2015

Mr. Tapan Singhel, CEO & MD, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd

Innovative Breakthrough in Cancer Research & Patients Safety 2015

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Emerging Company of the Year 2015

Koye Pharmaceuticals Pvt ltd

India’s Most Watched Company of the year 2015

Akumentis Healthcare Ltd

Most Promising Expert in Regenerative Medicine 2015

Dr. Deepak Chaturvedi, Physician Endocrinologist, Diabetologist

Innovative Breakthrough in Side-Effect-Free Healthcare Solution Provider 2015

Advanced Vital Enzymes Ltd

India’s Most Promising Hair Transplant Surgeon 2015

Dr. Viral Desai, Medical Director & Founder, DHI Hair Transplant

India’s most Admired Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon 2015

Dr. Viral Desai, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon

Asia’s Most Valuable & Breakthrough Innovator in Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery 2015

Dr. Kaushal Pandey, Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgeon

Most Valuable & Admired Hospital 2015

P. D. Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre

CEO of the Year 2015

Mr. Varun Khanna, Managing Director, Becton Dickinson India Private Limited

India’s Most Admired Medical Technology Company of the year

Becton Dickinson India Private Limited

Change-Agent in Women's Healthcare

The Good World Foundation

India's Most Inspiring Women Business Leader in Cosmetic Dermatology 2015

Dr. Chytra. V. Anand, Founder & Chief Medical Director Kosmoderma

Innovative Cosmetic Dermatologist 2015

Dr . Nilayini G, Founder, Blu Skin & Cosmetology Clinic

Most Promising & Valuable Communication Agency 2015

Molecule Communications Pvt. Ltd

Physician's First Choice as Most Valuable & Admired Pharma Company 2015

Abbott India Limited

Most Promising Sexual Health Physician and Counselor 2015

Prof. Dr Deepak K Jumani

Emerging Brand of the Year 2015

CARIPILL

Lifetime Achievement Award

Prof R. D. Joshi

Breakthrough Innovation in Facial Plastic Surgery

Dr. Debraj Shome

Most Valuable & Admired Cosmetic Dermatologist 2015

Dr.Rinky Kapoor

India's Most Promising & Valuable Nutrition & Wellness Centre in Diet & Nutritional Counseling 2015

Slim Sutra Slimming and Yoga Wellness Centre

Breakthrough Innovation in Cosmetic Dermatology

Dr. Rashmi Shetty

Excellence in Clinical Pharmacology & Medico- Marketing

Dr. Dilip Pawar

Emerging Anti-Aging & Obesity Management Pharma Company

AVI Pharma Pvt. Ltd

India’s Most Admired Hair Transplant Surgeon 2015

Dr. Manoj Khanna

Wishing you and your family A Very Happy & a Prosperous New Year

Young Chef Olympiad 2016

Young Chef Olympiad 2016

27^th January 2016 – 1^st February 2016

The World’s Biggest Olympiad For Culinary Students

67 countries, 67 top student chefs on India’s 67^th Republic Day

Mumbai, 31 December 2015: Food is the biggest unifier of the students of the world and this will be manifested at the global student cook-off. The 2nd edition of the Young Chef Olympiad (YCO) organized by India's largest hotel school chain, International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) and supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India, will be held from 27th January 2016 to 1st February 2016 across the 4 cities of New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata.

The second edition of the Young Chef Olympiad (YCO) is a platform to connect young chefsglobally and build bridges for talent in this field across borders. It also aims at blending culinary cultures and making it an integral part of the participant’s lives. Supporting this thought, Dr Suborno Bose, Chairman of the Young Chef Olympiad & CEO- IIHM said, “The intention is to scale up every year and globally reach out to as many countries as possible for the culinary event. Food has always been the biggest unifier and continues to be so in today's day and age. YCO has connected talent across borders from the best culinary colleges under one roof making it a truly global event.”

YCO will play host to over 67 countries in India for the much awaited culinary competition that will be spread across 6 days and 4 cities as the participating culinary students contest for the grand title and a cash prize of $10,000. Each country will be sending in their best student chef along with their chef mentors to compete for the winning honor. This year the YCO will see the best of the culinary art students from England, France, Malaysia, China, Switzerland, Australia, USA, Spain, Sweden, Honk Kong, Canada and more.

Starting with a grand opening ceremony on 27th Jan 2016 at Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi where the biggest culinary heats of the planets will take place; it will be followed by cook-off in all the four cities culminating into a Grand Finale to be held in Kolkata on 1st February, 2016.

Commenting on the YCO, Dr Suborno Bose, Chairman of the Young Chef Olympiad & CEO- IIHM further added, “The main objective of the Young Chef Olympiad is to produce world class international chefs every year. Connecting the students from India with world class chefs from across the globe will not only bridge bonds but will also lay foundations of a global connect that will go a long way in each of their careers. The YCO will not only produce and refine the best talent amongst the young chefs but will also give the young talent a platform to learn, teach, showcase and network with the best culinary schools worldwide. This year it is going to be bigger and we intend to keep innovating and adding more nations to our list of participants every year.”

Dr. Lalit K.Panwar, Ex-Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, also added, “With the rapid expansion of tourism and hospitality industry the requirement of skilled manpower is constantly increasing. I hope the Institute will continue working with its clear vision - mission framework for providing high quality trained manpower for meeting the needs of the hospitality sector. I convey my best wishes to the Institute for organizing such an International event and putting India on the culinary map of the world.”

Professor David Foskett, Head London School of Hospitality Tourism, University of West London, UK London also remarked "Fantastic event! IIHM is a world class leader in Hospitality and the YCO is a remarkable achievement. The YCO is an excellent platform for young chefs from across the world to not only compete to be the best but also network and be introduced to different cuisines, especially Indian. It will enhance culinary knowledge and will bring food to the forefront along with new and inventive culinary styles and practices. We look forward to discovering new talent and dishes that are put together by young creative culinary minds from across the country.”

The Jury from around the world will travel along with the teams to choose and crown the winner. Renowned names on the judge’s panel for the 2nd edition of YCO include Chef Eric Neo - President of the Singapore Chef Association and Executive Chef of Intercontinental Singapore, Chef Kunal Kapur - Indian Celebrity Chef and Ms Karen Anand - Indian Celebrity Food Critic among many more.

The event will also see the presence of brands like Hyatt Hotels, ITC Hotels, Leela Hotels, Swissotel, Novotel as the Hospitality partners along with other brand sponsors.

About IIHM:

This International event has been organized by the International Institute of Hotel Management(IIHM) who is a front runner in innovation and development of human resource in the Indian hospitality industry through various management and culinary degrees in the segment. This is yet another inimitable feather in their cap as they prepare for another successful round of culinary skill cook offs on an international level at an event that is a first for any institute in the country and the Indian hospitality industry as well.

For more on the event please visit |

http://www.ycolympiad.com/

http://www.iihm.ac.in/

Wednesday, 30 December 2015

MTV goes acoustic with Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged Season 5

~Celebrating music since 2010~

~To feature music by some of the best like Pritam, Hariharan Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Sukhwinder , Jeet Gannguli , Swarathma ~

~Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged Season 5 premiers on Saturday, January 2^ndat 8pm only on MTV~

NATIONAL: Where words fail, music speaks. And when music is played in its raw form - acoustic and unadulterated - it conveys emotions that get lost in the processed sounds of post-production. MTV, the iconic youth brand that has time and again redefined pop culture in India, understands the pleasure music brings to the heart and hence is back with the fifth season of its extremely successful musical show, Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged. MTV Unplugged has always been iconic and it shows artists in a completely different light. The show will be aired every Saturday at 8pm only on MTV.

Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged showcases India's biggest musical maestros performing their chart topping numbers that have swayed the nation in their most natural forms - with acoustic arrangement of music and a live studio performance sans any post production. This season, audiences are in for a treat as some of the biggest musicians of today will be seen performing unplugged music for legions of fans. The lineup this year includes massively successful musical geniuses such as Pritam, Hariharan Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Sukhwinder , Jeet Gannguli , Swarathma who have proven their mettle in the Indian music industry with songs that refuse to fade into oblivion.

Speaking about the new season of the show, Ferzad Palia, EVP Viacom18 and Business Head, Youth and English Entertainment, "MTV is the cultural home of the youth of today. And music is what drives them. Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged is a show that brings together the biggest music stars of today, musicians and artists whose songs have shaped the youth of today with lyrics and music that appeal to them and define them. This year, the musicians we have on board are people who have in some way rebooted the Indian music industry by infusing a certain freshness into the way things are done. And the unplugged versions of their songs is something you'll want to witness and listen to again and again."

On the advent of the new season, Raja Banerji, Assistant Vice President (Marketing), Pernod Ricard India said of Royal Stag Barrel Select said, “Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged has already touched millions of hearts across the nation. Keeping up with the brand philosophy of “Make it Perfect”, Royal Stag Barrel Select, has made an endeavour to encapsulate the brand experience and has stepped up a notch higher, with every season, to ‘make it perfect’ through a series of Unplugged concerts. There is no better place to enjoy powerful, uninhibited music than here”

In the past, the Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged stage has been graced by some of the biggest names from the world of music such as A R Rahman, Kailash Kher, Mohit Chauhan and Sonu Nigam whose beautiful compositions and 'unplugged' renditions of popular songs have captured the hearts of audiences all over and even today continue to move people with the emotions flowing through the music. The trend is bound to continue with the fifth season as this year's lineup gets ready for their sound check.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s celebrate music with Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged every Saturday at 8pm only on MTV.

About MTV

MTV, world’s premier youth brand, is a dynamic and a vibrant blend of music and pop culture. With a global reach of more than half-billion households, MTV is a cultural home to the millennial generation, music fans and artists. 32 MM fans following MTV across show pages on social media have made the brand #1 in social influence as well. MTV products are available across 35 unique categories with targeted brand licensing. MTV also has a buzzing MTV Live business with properties like MTV Video Music Awards and MTV Bollyland. Aiming to entertain, lead and collaborate with young people through its evocative communication and youth relevant shows like MTV Roadies, Coke Studio@MTV, MTV Unplugged, MTV Rock the Vote, MTV Kaisi Yeh Yaarian etc. For information about MTV in India, visit www.mtv.in.com.

All roads lead to Candolim today as Axwell gets set to take to the stage at Vh1 Supersonic 2015

~Day 4 wows fans with a fab afternoon line up of artists such as Quistek, Nawed Khan, Macattack VS Joel, Raghav Holla, Rinton and many more~

~Fans gear up for the grand finale as Axwell to soon get the Iron Heart pumping this evening~

Final Day at Vh1 Supersonic 2015, CANDOLIM, GOA, 30th December 2015:

Time flies when you’re having a ball of a time. Vh1 Supersonic 2015 had just begun and the final day, day 4 is already upon us. With last night’s beats still thumping fresh in the hearts of the fans, they were gearing up for the biggest party of 2015 – the final day at Vh1 Supersonic 2015. And why wouldn’t they be? Day 4 of the event was going to pack in quiet a punch which was evident from the afternoon line up itself. When the likes of Quistek, Nawed Khan, Macattack VS Joel, Raghav Holla, Rinton and others took to the stage, one could sense that today was going to go down in history as one of the coolest beach parties ever!

The afternoon began with partygoers assembling on the sands of Candolim, to relive the euphoria of dance music one more time. Keeping in line with the laid-back vibe of Goa and the mounting afternoon temperatures, most female fans opted for interesting halters, bikini tops, hot pants, bralets and tube tops to beat the heat, while some went a little more conservative with see-through cover-ups and maxi skirts and dresses.

The boys, however, seemed to have a standard festival dress code which combined neon coloured vests coupled with shorts and caps accessorized with glasses to keep out the sun. However what truly stood out where fashion was concerned, were elaborate hairstyles by girls who sported everything from headgears in the form of turbans to flower crowns and opted for up-dos consisting of intricate plaiting. The colours that ruled the beach were of course, neons which went very well with the colourful attitude of Vh1 Supersonic 2015.

Grooving to the music all through the afternoon, the fans eagerly awaited the big bang evening performances. With names such as Yotto, Lost Stories, Albin Myers, Nervo, Ayah Marar, Marc Romboy VS Stephan Bodzin, Grum and Netsky + MC Script set to play in the evening, the excitement was palpable. However, one name clearly stood out when it came to elevated levels of excitement concerning an artists – and that’s none other than the key headliner for the day – Axwell. The Swedish superstar of dance music who was once a part of the massively popular Swedish House Mafia is definitely one of the most awaited acts for the entire season this year.

Die-hard fan of Axwell, Naina, who has come to the festival all the way from Delhi, said, “I’ve been following Axwell since he was a part of Swedish House Mafia. So when Vh1 Supersonic announced their artist line up and I saw Axwell’s name on it, I knew where I was going to spend my New Year’s holiday and booked my tickets right away. I’m really looking forward to him performing some of his hits such as ‘In my mind’, ‘I found you’ and ‘I am’. Although, my absolute favourite is, ‘Center of the Universe’. It’s going to be a crazy crazy evening!”

As the fans gear up for the epic finale today, some of them are taking the time to explore the interesting engagements that have been planned for the entertainment of the fans by sponsor brands. Brands such as Jim Beam and Miller have set up their own lounges and various drinks counters to provide refreshments to partygoers. Jim Beam’s massive guitar installation at the venue, along with making a cute addition to the décor of the place has also proven to be the most popular meet up point for fans to regroup after exploring various stages. Miller’s life size beer float selfie booth is also a big hit with the fans.

Tic Tac, another brand on board, has created fun games for fans to participate in and the stakes are high as winners get upgraded to a VIP pass providing them access to exclusive lounges at the venue. Hungama Digital’s glittering triangular walkway has truly become one the most popular spots for Instagram selfies thanks to its hipster chicness. While Pepsi has taken selfies a notch higher by helping fans create gifs out of their selfies at an exclusive booth.

However, the most talked about engagement on ground was the one by E-Zone who have set up a dome theatre for fans to enjoy an immersive naked eye 3D animation on a 270 degree screen. Along with that, they’ve also set up mobile phone charging stations to keep those selfies taking thingamajigs powered throughout the festival.

With so much to do and so much to still look forward to in the final few hours of the festival, it’s the last chance for those who are not yet at the festival to get that final ticket to watch some of the biggest and the coolest names from the world of dance music to groove to. If you’re not here yet, get on that Vh1 Supersonic shuttle now and get ready to party with a bang at Candolim now!

Shout out to all the party mongers! If you’re not already here…make sure you get here…ASAP!

Buy your tickets at: www.gosupersonic.com and www.meraevents.com/vh1supersonic2015/

About LIVE Viacom18

Live Viacom18 is a is a wholly owned subsidiary of Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd. Live Viacom18 was set up with a strategic objective of growing International entertainment and its consumption on all platforms : Live, Television, Mobile and Online. Live Viacom18 focuses on building IP’s in all genres of Music (EDM, Rock, Pop and Jazz) and Entertainment (Comedy and theatre shows). LIVE Viacom18 has built more than 12 large format IPs across categories over the last few years and is uniquely positioned to build a 360 degree promotional and fan base built up ecosystem. Live Viacom18 has a strong technology business called Spotlight which has direct partnerships with all leading telecom and handset operators in India which give its access to 900 million touch points for pushing consumption of music, varied form of content and music from the live events and Artists bytes and trivia. LIVE Viacom18 engages with millions of consumers through impactful large format live properties such as Vh1 SUPERSONIC, MTV VMAI, Nickelodeon KCA, Emerge, MTV Xtreme, and Comedy Central Chuckle Festival amongst others.

Unique Employee Engagement & Motivational Activity @ Videocon d2h

All Maharashtra Circle employees & their families enjoy a day-out watching Bajirao Mastani - a Hindi movie based on the life of Peshwa Bajirao of the Maratha empire

30th Dec 2015, Mumbai: Videocon d2h (NASDAQ, USA: VDTH) India’s fastest growing DTH service has undertaken an Employee engagement initiative to motivate its work force in Maharastra circle. Under this HR initiative for employee motivation, all the employees from Videocon d2h Maharastra circle with their families were take on a day out for the Hindi movie, Bajirao Mastani starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra.

HR initiatives like these make employees feel that their companies value them, take their well being seriously and strive to create opportunities. These activities are conducted regularly to motivate and engage employees. Movies are the most popular recreational activity in India, it helps people connect with each other. Initiatives like this makes people feel like they’re part of the team and part of the company’s growth story.

The Movie Bajirao Mastani is an epic historical romance between a Maratha warrior & a half Muslim princess, produced and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. These kinds of activities are part of the work ethos and employee engagement initiatives.

Mr. Saurabh Dhoot, Executive Chairman, Videocon d2h said, “We are focussed on employee engagement programs and the need for balance in work and personal lives. We recognise the employee need to create bonds within themselves for making successful teams. We are taking many such welfare measures aimed at motivating the employees. Our goal is to create a work culture where people feel appreciated, heard and respected.”

Mr. Anil Khera, CEO, Videocon d2h said, “Employees are the face of an organisation and a happy employee is the best brand ambassador for the organisation. Recreational activities are part of employee engagement programmes & are aimed at creating a happier work force. This movie was chosen as the movie is all about Maratha culture, passion and its history.”

Videocon d2h has prided itself in presenting its subscribers with a robust line-up of 525 channels and services, including a host of regional channels. It offers a wide range of active services like smart services including 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.

About Videocon d2h

Videocon d2h is India’s fastest growing DTH service provider which offers over 525 channels and services. Videocon d2h also offers 41 “HD” channels and services. It launched India’s first 4K Ultra HD DTH channel. Videocon d2h offers India’s first 1000 GB High Definition Digital Video Recorder and is the first DTH service provider to offer Radio Frequency Remote Control (available with High Definition Digital Set Top Box with unlimited recording). Powered by the MPEG-4 and DVB-S2 technology, Videocon d2h offers services such as 12 PIP Mosaic, d2h Cinema, weather updates and multiple tickers to transform your TV into a hub of entertainment and knowledge. It offers High Definition channels in 1080p, HDD Sound and 16:9 aspect ratio. Apart from these, it also offers the Active Music service, which includes 42 Audio / Video active music channels, 24-hrs a day. In addition, Videocon d2h provides round-the-clock prompt and efficient customer support in nine regional languages in addition to English and Hindi from the dedicated 8 Customer care centres present in seven locations. Videocon d2h was the first Indian media company to be listed on NASDAQ, USA.

M’escos Shoes forays into online shopping business

Launches Mescos.in: ‘THE’ e-Stop for Luxury Footwear & Accessories

M’escos Shoes today announced the launch of its premium footwear website www.mescos.in. The e-store will be thehome to top-of-the-line footwear and accessories brands for both men and women.Divided into myriad sections the website’s simplified look, combined with easy search functionality, and optimization for mobile devices will enable consumers to interact with brands in a better way.

After bringing the Italian footwear brand, Fabito India, Mescos promises there is much more in store for the Indian market and the fashion savvy consumers who are not afraid to adopt newer lifestyles. Sameer Singh, Director – Mescos Shoes shares"We are delighted to offer an e-commerce solution to our customers, ensuring our products are always available to them on their fingertips.Currently we have only one brand, Fabi, on board but we are planning to add more in the near future.”

The e-store has been designed by a leading interactive agency Olive Global. Built on responsive intelligence the websiteoffers best and latest security technology which makes the entire journey extremely safe.

About Mescos

Established in 1985, The MESCOS Group started with a small setup in New Delhi and Uttar Pradesh for manufacturing leather products to cater to the global market. For its commitment towards quality, passion for excellence and the zeal to achieve more, Mescos Shoes Limited emerged as a leader in the leatherwear segment. And soon The MESCOS Group transformed from an exporter of leather garments into a conglomerate with diverse interests in leather garments, shoes, tannery and pharmaceuticals with a gross turnover of INR 1,100 million. Today, it continues to move forward with its very own online store where you canselect fromluxury brands such as Fabi.

About Fabi

Founded by Enrico Fabi in 1965, FABI is a premium Italian brand with its headquarters in Monte San Giusto, Italy. The company has three hundred sixty five employees including master shoemakers and artisans who work closely with specialists in IT technology and state of the art machinery.The brand’s first set of samples was 12 hand-stitched tubular models which instantly became hit among people. After getting success in such a short span of time, FABI expanded its horizons and established its reputation as a dynamic brand. It has now become a perfect beacon of Italian made designs, a promoter of elegant style and an astute observer of trends who always anticipate new ways of life.

Vh1 Supersonic wows music lovers with a magnificent kaleidoscope of lights on day 3; attracts popular faces from world of sports and entertainment

~Day 3 sees a starry attendance with Indian cricket team star Rohit Sharma, popular actors Kritika Kamra and Parth Samthaan amongst others ~

~ Fans get to see musical geniuses W&W, Tuhin Mehta, Joran Van Pol, Norman Doray, Deorro, Culture Shock, Luigi Madonna in action~

~In a fitting finale to the festival, masters of dance music such as Axwell, Nervo, Grum, Albin Myers, Lost Stories, Pearl and many more to take to the stage~

Day 3 - Vh1Supersonic, CANDOLIM, GOA, 29th December 2015:

A burst of colour, bright lights that twinkle and dazzle, and graphics that consume you mind, body and soul – fans of electronic dance music who had gathered on the sands of Candolim to catch a glimpse of some of the legends of dance music were treated to more than just the best music ever! When artists such as Deorro, Paul Ritch, Culture Shock, Luigi Madonna, DJ Zinc and W&W took to the stage in the late hours of the evening today, the night was awash with every colour on the spectrum and fireworks that lit up the sky…such was the allure of the event that even stars from the world of glamour couldn’t resist it and made a beeline for the event. Spotted partying their hearts out at the event were the superstar of the India Cricket Team – Rohit Sharma, popular actress Kritika Kamra and MTV’s hottest young star Parth Samthaan.

Speaking about here experience at the event, the gorgeous Kritika Kamra said, “I love EDM and Vh1 Supersonic has pulled in some really hard core dance music artists. I was totally blown away by Norman Doray’s set today and I think Deorro was insane because suddenly I saw a whole mass of people just completely going bonkers. It’s crazy and amazing at the same time. I’m here with my parents and friends and after a hectic few months, parting at Candolim to such amazing music is definitely the best way to end the year on a high note! I can’t wait to see Axwell perform tomorrow!”

As the music began with Ryan Nogar VS Sid sharp at the stroke of one on the Laboratoire Supersonique stage, the magic makers at Live Viacom18 set to work creating a display of lights and graphics to reel audiences in. Mesmerizing the audiences through on this balmy Tuesday afternoon with their superlative musical powers were none other than maestros of their art, Bl@nk, Zaeden, Muxka Jar, Ox7gen, Tuhin Mehta, Dubvision and many more. And just as the sun started going lower on the horizon, the three stages Laboratoire Supersonique, Spectrum and the iconic steampunk centerpiece – The Iron Heart, were exploding with creative energy. Lovers of dance music were in for an evening of true magnificence as Pravvy Prav, Norman Doray and Joran Van Pol made some big noise on their respective stages. The energy on Candolim beach was electrifying as thousands of bodies writhed and jumped and a million screams of pure musical ecstasy escaped the lips of the music lovers.

However it was at sun down when all the three stages seemed to erupt with a bang as the lights shined brighter, the colours got deeper and exploded out of the multitude of screens set up across the venue and when the fireworks took the entire show to a whole new level of awesome. Fans were torn between dancing away to the heart thumping music and standing still – hypnotized by the trippy graphics that seemed to touch the heart, mind and soul. When the fireworks lit up the stage during Deorro’s set, the audience couldn’t control themselves from going crazy. The evening witnessed an outstanding climax as W&W, Luigi Madonna, and DJ Zinc gave the audiences a show worth their every hard earned penny and more. Dazzled by the magnitude of the festivals, fans were seen raving on and on about the sheer beauty of the experience that is Vh1 Supersonic 2015.

Joining the fans in their love for dance music on day 3 of the event, Jaideep Singh, Senior EVP and Business head- LIVE Viaocm18 said, “People come to Vh1 Supersonic 2015 for the experience. It’s a festival for those who enjoy electronic dance music from the bottom of their hearts and feel the excitement right in their bones. They know each and every artist and follow their music religiously. It is thus our duty at Live Viacom18 to provide them an experience that they will never ever forget in their lives. They come for the music but they stay back for the show. I’m absolutely proud of my team here that has worked relentlessly to create an event that defies expectations and just becomes bigger and better with each passing year. We do it for the lovers of dance music out there…and seeing their delirious smiles means we’re doing things right!”

As Vh1 Supersonic gears up for the mega finale tomorrow, Candolim will witness a multitude of emotions in the span of just a few hours. Taking to the stage tomorrow w are the biggies from the world of dance music such as, Nervo, Grum, Albin Myers, Lost Stories, Pearl and of course, the big headliner for the day, Axwell. It’s going to be the grandest party in town for sure and you better not miss it!

Shout out to all the party mongers! If you’re not already here…make sure you get here…ASAP!

Buy your tickets at: www.gosupersonic.com and www.meraevents.com/vh1supersonic2015/

About LIVE Viacom18

Will Fitoor make 'Body Sculpting' the new in thing?

If one goes by Aditya's new avatar for 'Fitoor', one can surely start believing that, flaunting six- or eight-pack abs for a film have become passe . Aditya Roy Kapur has taken a different route to showcase a well-toned physique in his next- 'Fitoor'. He has opted for body sculpting.

“Aditya has always had an athletic physique, but for 'Fitoor', that stars Katrina Kaif — he decided to take up body sculpting to develop a completely different look from what has been seen of him before,” says a source.

Body sculpting or core conditioning is a non-aerobic, muscle-toning regimen that usually focuses on one’s core strength. “It is a technique that is used to shape the muscles in one’s body to perfection without bulking it up in any way,” adds the source.

Aditya Roy Kapur completely surrendered to his director for the character and transformed himself as per Abhishek Kapoor's vision of him.

Aditya shared, “What I love, as an actor, is the endeavour to adapt yourself to the character that you are playing. For this one, my director had a vision for me, and it meant I had to drop more weight to look a certain way. I guess if you change the way you look then you change the way you feel too. The process was gruelling, but it taught me a lot about myself.”

Fitoor stars Aditya Roy Kapur and Katrina Kaif opposite each other for the very first time. In fact, the source further adds "They both are looking good in the film and share a sizzling chemistry, as seen in the aamsutra ads"

Produced by UTV Motion Pictures and Directed by Abhishek Kapoor, Fitoor is all set to release next year on 12th February, 2016, around the Valentines day.

MONSTER HUNT (3D)

Release Date – Jan 01

Director: Raman Hui (Called as father of Shrek, Lead animator for Shrek 1& 2, Madagascar, Antz )

Starcast: Eric Tsang, Wallace Chung, Baihe Bai

Genre: Live action animation

Synopsis: The cute baby monster Huba is the child of a human man and a monster queen, threatened by both monster-hating humans and monsters attempting to capture the new-born in an ancient world based on medieval China.

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Our Brand is Crisis - Jan 8
The 33 - Jan 15
How To Be Single - Feb 12
Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice - March 25
Keanu - April 22
Going In Style - May 6
Me Before you - June 3
Conjuring 2 - June 10
The Legend of Tarzan - July 1
Lights Out - July 22
Suicide Squad - August 5
Arms & The Dudes - August 19
Sully - September 9
Storks - September 23
The Accountant - October 7
Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them - November 18