Royal Stag Mega Music presents SRK’s biography by Samar Khan

Titled ’25 years of a life’, the book narrates SRK’s iconic journey and talks about how the King of Bollywood made it large

  Mumbai, November 09, 2016: Royal Stag Mega Music today unveiled Samar Khan’s much awaited book on the king of Bollywood – Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic journey and his life in the film industry. Aptly titled ‘25 years of a Life’, the book captures interesting incidents and anecdotes from King Khan’s successful journey in the industry through the eyes of the directors he has worked with. From Aditya Chopra’s ‘Raj’ who became the King of Romance with Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge to Farhan Akhtar’s suave and discerning ‘Don’, this book captures myriad hues of Shah Rukh Khan’s inspiring journey in Indian cinema. Presented by Royal Stag, Samar Khan’s book includes 30 chapters and each one of them is a director’s take on a particular character created by them and portrayed by SRK.

The book was launched by Shah Rukh Khan at an exclusive high profile event held in Mumbai. Popular names from B-town including Abbas Mustan, Kundan Shah, Anubhav Sinha and Piyush Pandey, amongst others graced the occasion.

Expressing his gratitude, Shah Rukh Khan said, “25 years in the film industry was a big dream for a boy who came from Delhi all those years ago. These years have been full of excitement, hard work, and various ups and downs and this book is a tribute to all the film makers who believed in me and my dreams. I am extremely thankful to all my fans who have made me what I am today and would like to thank Royal Stag Mega Music, Samar and everybody associated with this book for giving me the chance to relive all those wonderful memories and characters once again.”

Speaking at the launch of the book, Raja Banerji, Assistant Vice President, Marketing, Pernod Ricard India said, “SRK has been associated with Royal Stag since 2012 and he is a perfect example of someone who has made it large in the true sense. Each and every small achievement in his 25 years of an immensely successful career, has added up to help him reach the pinnacle of glory and Royal Stag has always believed in this outlook towards one’s life. SRK is a major inspiration and motivation for the youth of India who not only dream big but also have the grit to make them come true.”

Sharing his experience, Samar Khan, journalist turned filmmaker said, “This book was the perfect chance for me to tell the SRK story from a different lens. I would like to thank everyone involved who has made this dream project a reality: Sonali my co-writer; Nitin Srivastava, who lovingly designed the book, and Royal Stag for their unflinching support throughout this journey.”

Expressing his thoughts about the book, Piyush Pandey, Executive Chairman and Creative Director, South Asia- Ogilvy & Mather said “Royal Stag Mega Music and Shahrukh Khan have many things in common. Loved by the masses, and always inspiring them to Make it Large. In celebration of this partnership, Royal Stag Mega Music is releasing a book that celebrates the Baadshah of Bollywood. 'SRK: 25 Years of a Life' is an ode to the life and times of the greatest performer of our times”

                                                                                           

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

Mumbai, November 8, 2016: The Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award for 2016 will be conferred on acclaimed author Amitav Ghosh. The award will be presented to him at Tata Literature Live!’s annual awards ceremony to be held on November 20, 2016, at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Nariman Point, Mumbai.

The award has been instituted by the festival to recognise and honour outstanding contributions in the Indian literary space. Past recipients of the award include legendary writers Kiran Nagarkar in 2015, M T Vasudevan Nair in 2014, Khushwant Singh in 2013, Sir V S Naipaul in 2012 and Mahasweta Devi in 2011.

Amitav Ghosh says, “I am deeply honoured to be receiving the Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award. It is a privilege to be included in a list of such distinguished honorees.”

Ghosh is one of the country’s most celebrated writers, one who has a following as great in India as across the world. He is famed for his meticulous historical research that is woven into writing of great grace and elegance. In 2007, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his distinguished contribution to literature.

Among his best-loved work is the Ibis Trilogy— Sea of Poppies (2008), which was shortlisted for the 2008 Man Booker Prize and awarded the Crossword Book Prize; River of Smoke (2011), which was shortlisted for the 2011 Man Asia Literary Prize; and Flood of Fire (2015), which completed the trilogy.

Many of his earlier books have won accolades as well. The Circle of Reason (1986) was awarded France’s Prix Médicis Étranger in 1990; The Shadow Lines (1988) won two prestigious Indian prizes, the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Ananda Puraskar. The Calcutta Chromosome (1996) was winner of the 1997 Arthur C. Clarke award for Best Science Fiction. The Glass Palace (2000), an international bestseller, won the International e-Book Award at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2001; and The Hungry Tide (2004) was awarded India’s Crossword Book Prize. 

Other acclaimed books include In an Antique Land (1993), Dancing in Cambodia and At Large in Burma (1998). His latest book, The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable (2016), is an examination and analysis of how the overlapping worlds of politics, history and literature have failed to grasp the enormity or dangers of climate change.

Ghosh’s work has been translated into more than twenty languages and he has served on the Jury of the Locarno Film Festival (Switzerland) and the Venice Film Festival (2001). In 2011, he was awarded the International Grand Prix of the Blue Metropolis Festival in Montreal. 

Anil Dharker, Founder and Director, Literature Live!, says, “The list of finest contemporary Indian-English writers remains incomplete without the name of Amitav Ghosh. We at Tata Literature Live! are very excited to announce Ghosh as this year’s recipient of the Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award. His immense contribution to literature is well-known and recognised far and wide. We are looking forward to having him with us and hearing his riveting thoughts at the festival.”

Mr. Harish Bhat, Tata Sons, says, “Amitav Ghosh is an author extraordinaire who has not only made a prominent place in Indian literature but has also earned international acclaim for his outstanding work. It is an honour and an absolute pleasure to host him at the festival, and to present him with the Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating his contribution to the literary milieu and the many feats he has to his name.”

Since its inception, Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest has instituted awards to honour achievements by Indian writers, both emerging and accomplished. Seven awards will be presented to celebrate and recognise outstanding works – the Tata Hexa Literature Live! First Book Awards and the Tata Literature Live! Book of the Year Awards in the Fiction and Non-Fiction categories; the Tata Literature Live! Business Book Award, Tata Literature Live! Poet Laureate Award and Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award.

Taking this initiative forward, the festival this year has introduced three new awards – the Big Little Book Awards for Author and Illustrator in the Literature-for-children category, and the Sultan Padamsee Award for Playwriting.

Mumbai's biggest and one of the India's best international literary festivals, Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest is back to mark the city’s cultural calendar from 17th to 20th November, 2016. Over four days, the festival will take place at two venues – National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Nariman Point (17th to 20th November, 2016) and Prithvi Theatre, Juhu (19th and 20th November) – bringing together an eclectic mix of authors from around the world.

For more details about Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest 2016, please visit:

• Festival website: www.tatalitlive.in 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TataLitLive
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/TataLitLive

Entry to the festival will be free and on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Tata group is the title sponsor of Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest and Landmark is the book store partner. The festival is conceived by Anil Dharker, Founder and Festival Director of Literature Live!, which organises the festival with the support of the Tata group.

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

About Literature Live!

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

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

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~ Watch ESPNcricinfo Match Day on SONY ESPN and SONY ESPN HD channels for post-match analysis by Sourav Ganguly, Nick Compton & Jonathan Trott ~

~ Also catch ESPNcricinfo Match Day segments on ESPNcricinfo, ESPN.in, and SonyLIV app and websites ~

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

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

Speaking of ESPNcricinfo Match Day, Jasdeep Pannu, Head of ESPN India Television Initiatives, said “We’re excited to bring the next edition of ESPNcricinfo Match Day around England’s tour of India on SONY ESPN channels and ESPNcricinfo, capturing not only the happenings around the game but also the kind of insights missed by other analysis shows. Moreover, we’re excited to have Sourav Ganguly, a legend of the game, with us this time around.”  

Sourav Ganguly, former Captain, Indian National Cricket Team, said “It’s really exciting for me to be a part of ESPNcricinfo Match Day. The England tour of India promises to be a fiercely fought series. Both teams are building their next generation and there's a lot to prove. ESPNcricinfo has always been at the forefront of sharp analysis and deep insight that is tailored for the ardent cricket fan. I can't wait for the action to begin!”

Ramesh Kumar, Vice President, Head of ESPN India and South Asia said, “Offering sports fans compelling game around the game coverage, analysis and expert insights across platforms is part of ESPN’s mission. During the next two months in addition to ESPNcricinfo’s live and comprehensive match coverage, ESPNcricinfo Match Day on SONY ESPN channels and espn.in will offer a clear differentiated analysis show during this keenly awaited cricket contest.”

Please find the schedule of the series below:

Match	Date	Day	Time	Venue	Platform
1st Test	09-13 NOV	Wed	09:30 AM	Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot	Watch ESPNcricinfo Match Day on  -  Sony ESPN & Sony ESPN HD Catch Match Day segments on – ESPNcricinfo,  ESPN.in and SonyLIV app and websites
2nd Test	17-21 NOV	Thu	09:30 AM	Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
3rd Test	26-30 NOV	Sat	09:30 AM	Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali
4th Test	08-12 DEC	Thu	09:30 AM	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
5th Test	16-20 DEC	Fri	09:30 AM	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

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

ESPN IN INDIA

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

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

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

BelOrta. Launched by actor Sonu Sood

IG International in association with B

elorta brings belgian CONFERENCE PEARS to india

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

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

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

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

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

About IG International Pvt. Ltd. (IG)

With fresh produce procurement spanning 22 countries and handling capacities of over 31 varieties of fruits, IG International has established its mettle in delivering on the diversified tastes of the Indian markets. “No one understands fresh produce import/export like IG International does. With over half a century of experience and expertise in delivering fresh produce with minimal wastage to our customers, we at IGI have positioned ourselves as the top choice for suppliers of fruits in the international market,” says Mr. Tarun Arora, Director, IG International Pvt. Ltd.

About BelOrta

BelOrta is a Belgian fruit and vegetable cooperative, located in the heart of Europe. More than 1.350 active growers guarantee a supply of more than 120 varieties of vegetables, 30 varieties of fruit and 17

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