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*

ICAI elects New Torchbearers for the year 2018-19

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is a statutory body established by the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 for the regulation of the profession of Chartered Accountants in India. The affairs of the ICAI are managed by a Council in accordance with the provisions of the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 and the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988.  The Council is composed of 40 members of whom 32 are elected by the members and remaining 8 are nominated by the Central Government generally representing the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Finance and other stakeholders.

On February 12, 2018, ICAI elected its new torchbearers CA. Naveen N.D. Gupta as the President and CA. Prafulla P. Chhajed as the Vice-President for year 2018-19.

CA. Naveen N.D. Gupta, President, ICAI

A man of professional wisdom, vision and strong organisational skills with a firm belief in inclusive growth of Indian accountancy profession, CA. Naveen N.D. Gupta has been elected as the new President of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) by its 23^rd Council, on February 12, 2018. A seasoned professional from Delhi with 22 years of standing, CA. Naveen N.D. Gupta is widely commended for his role in making the Income Disclosure Scheme, 2016 a success, which was acknowledged by the Finance Minister. His association as Central Council Member at ICAI, now running in 9^th year since 2010, with position as Vice-President in 2017-2018; has made him traverse regimen of standard setting, quality assurance framework, and disciplinary mechanism. He is representing ICAI in many important committees constituted by the Government Ministries/ Regulators. With focus on innovation and niche enablement, he intends to position CA profession as aiding and upholding public interest by enhanced focus on Quality Assurance framework, calibrating Regulation with development and leveraging digital technology to turn disruptions arising out of changing paradigm of businesses to niche empowerment. 

CA. Prafulla P. Chhajed, Vice-President, ICAI

A blend of erudition, experience, foresight, technical expertise and professional excellence worth emulating, CA. Prafulla Chhajed , has been elected as the Vice-President of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) by its 23rd Council, on February 12, 2018. A Fellow Chartered Accountant from Mumbai with over 20 years of experience in Auditing & Taxation, he is a prolific speaker at national and international forum. He has been contributing to various Publications and his articles on Taxation and Investments have been published in well-known Marathi daily ‘Maharashtra Times’ since 14 years and also in other Publications.

Goa fest receives unprecedented response

लोकांच्या उत्स्फूर्त  प्रतिसादाने गोवा फेस्टीवलचा २०१८ समारोप* 

दोन दिवसीय गोवा फेस्टिवालचा लोकांच्या उत्स्फूर्त  प्रतिसादाने शानदार समारोप करण्यात आला.
महोत्सवाच्या दुसऱ्या दिवशी विविध स्पर्धाचे आयोजन करण्यात आले होते यात गुटगुटीत बालक स्पर्धा , पाकस्पर्धा , टॅलेन्ट स्पर्धा,  संगीत कार्यक्रम आदींचे आयोजन करण्यात आले होते तसेच नाट्य संगीत क्षेत्रात उत्तुंग कामगिरी करणा-या अरविंद पिळगावकर यांना जीवन गौरव पुरस्काराने सन्मानित करण्यात आले. या वेळी अरविंद पिळगावकर म्हणाले  मी नाटक  क्षेत्रात काम करताना संगीताची नाळ न तोडता मी सर्व प्रकारच्या भूमिका केल्या. मला चांगले गुरू लाभले म्हणून मी आज चांगला घडू शकलो म्हणून आजच्या पिढीनी नाटक व संगीत क्षेत्रातील  माहिती केवळ इंटरनेट वरून न घेता त्याचा सखोल अभ्यास करावा असे  युवा पिढीला त्यांनी मार्गदर्शनपर सांगितले तसेच त्यांनी गोवा फेस्टिवल आयोजित करून नवोदित उदयोजीकाना प्लॅटफॉर्म निर्माण करून दिल्याबद्दल त्यांचे कौतुक केले व पुढील कामगिरीला शुभेच्छा दिल्या. 
दोन दिवसीय गोवा फेस्टिवलला गेल्या वर्षीच्या तुलनेने यंदा खूप चांगला प्रतिसाद लाभला . ह्यावर्षी अंदाजे वीस हजारापेक्षा जास्त लोकांनी भेट देऊन गोवंन फूडचा आस्वाद घेतला  व गोव्याच्या विविध वस्तू विकत घेण्याचा आनंदही घेतला.
गोवा म्हणजे मासांहार व मद्य असा लोकांचा समज असतो परुंतु तसे नसून शाकाहारी मध्ये ही गोव्याच्या पदार्थांची खूप  विविधता आहे असे आम्ही गोयांकारचे सचीव संजय हेगडे यांनी सांगितले तसेच पुढील वर्षी  यापेक्षा व्यापक प्रमाणात कार्यक्रम करण्याचा आमचा मानस असून  मुंबईच्या बाहेर जिथे गोवंन लोकवस्ती आहे तिथीही गोवा फेस्टिव्हलचे आयोजन करून तेथील लोकांनाही प्लॅटफॉर्म निर्माण करून देण्याचा आमचा निर्धार आहे.

Goa fest receives unprecedented response 

The two day long “Eighth Goa festival organised by “Aami Goyenkar”, at Dr. Antonio da Silva Technical High School at Dadar in Central Mumbai was concluded with over 20,000 people attending grand finale on Sunday.

On the occasion, a veteran dramatist Arvind Pilgaonkar was felicitated with “Life Time Achievement Award’.Replying to felicitation, he said that he could essay various roles in plays/dramas, since he never severed his ties with music. I received excellent guidance from my superiors and I accepted all type of roles, instead of being choosy. He advised youngsters to study deep, instead of collecting information only from the Internet. Pilganokar also lauded efforts by “Aami Goyenkar”, in organising the fest to encourage and make available market to artists/artisans.

In his speech, “Aami Goyenkar” Secretary Sanjay Hegde said that it was a misconception that Goa food means drinks and non-vegetarian food. In fact compared to non-vegetarian food, there are more food delicacies of vegetarian food. Such festival will be organised also outside Mumbai, where Goan people reside so that they would be able to interact with artists, artisans and others, he added.

The festival was made up of over 50 stalls set up at strategic places around the grounds. The chefs used their considerable talent and expertise to best showcase the best of the Goan culinary delights. The festival offered mouth watering delicacies, including fish cuisines and other culinary flavours.  

The food ranged from the down-to-earth cooking to the sublime heights of haute cuisine a flavourful fusion of Goan and Western cooking. The delicacies were not restricted to savoury and spicy dishes but ranged over sweet meats and desserts as well. The festival tempted even the most finicky of palates, titillating their taste buds. Besides food, there were also stalls displaying handicrafts, household articles and artistic work etc.

There was also an exciting line up of events. They included an elocution contest in Konkani and other events like “Gajali”(chatting), “Udags” (memory) related to Konkani literature, healthy child contest, cookery contest, talent hunt, debates, musical and entertainment programs. These events undoubtedly turned to be a fan favourite.

Bajaj Electricals R&D Centre “AB SQUARE” gets LEED Platinum certification

February 12th, 2018, Mumbai: The R&D Centre - ‘AB SQUARE’ developed by Bajaj Electricals has been certified Platinum status for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) which is the highest Green Building Standard for its design, operation and maintenance that aims to help, building owners and operators be environmentally responsible.

As a strong step towards commitment for protecting the environment, Bajaj Electricals went about this process by evaluating all the parameters and got themselves rated under their LEED BD+C Ver.3-2009 Rating Program which is the highest award in this category. With the key objective of enhancing occupant comfort and well-being with optimized energy & water consumption, all these features of the project achieved 85 out of total 110 points, making it a Platinum rated building.

Mr. Anant Bajaj, JMD, Bajaj Electricals, speaking about the event said, “It is a proud moment for Bajaj Electricals to receive the prestigious LEED certification for our R&D Centre, which speaks volumes about our efforts as an environmentally sustainable & responsible organization. We are optimistic that we continue to develop such projects and balance the environment at large. We hope to inspire other organizations to step forward & contribute to the surrounding in their own possible ways”.

This is a remarkable achievement by Bajaj Electricals in the field of building design and construction and especially R & D centre which is generally looked as cost centre for the company.

BCL Team Mumbai Tigers roar with renewed confidence

9 February 2018, Mumbai: Team Mumbai Tigers which has been one of the most popular teams of BCL has strengthened the team further with new players. This year Balraj Syal will be the new skipper; Balraj used to play for a competing team for the past 3 years. Speaking on the occasion Balraj said, “I love cricket, it’s a gentleman’s game. The best part of BCL is that you get paid for playing cricket with your friends. Our team owner Santosh Gupta is a dear friend, as well his company manages my work as well. All the players in the team are buddies.”

The Mumbai Tiger’s team comprises of Arjun Bijlani (also a co-owner), Suyash Rai, Mayank Gandhi, Shikha Singh Shah, Aarti Singh, Navraj Hans, Ashish Sharma, Gaurav Bajaj, Manu Punjabi, Alok Narula, Zaan Khan, Abhilash Chaudhary, Shiny Doshi, Chirag Sethi, Vaishali Takkar, Purva Rana and Aakash Ahuja. Arjun who was present for the launch said, “It’s a fact that Cricket and Bollywood are like a religion in our country. I used to be glued to TV set for hours as a kid while India was playing. Sachin Tendulkar was my God and I had a big poster of him in my room.”

Actress Vaishali Takkar said; “Sometimes the schedule becomes hectic as we practice late in the night after everyone packs up. We practice daily as the tournament is near.”

An ecstatic Santosh Gupta said, “This year the show will target the youth and the viewers of the digital platform. I am sure that the one of a kind unisex cricket matches will be a good source of fresh content for the young generation. I am sure that with a strong team like ours, we will lift the trophy this time.”

Hindi: बीसीएल की सबसे लोकप्रिय टीमों में से एक टीम मुंबई टाइगर्स ने नए खिलाड़ियों के साथ टीम को और मजबूत किया है। इस साल बलराज स्याल नए कप्तान होंगे; बलराज पिछले 3 वर्षों से एक प्रतिस्पर्धी टीम के लिए खेलते थे। 

इस अवसर पर बोलते हुए बलराज ने कहा, "मुझे क्रिकेट पसंद है। हमारी टीम के मालिक संतोष गुप्ता एक प्रिय मित्र हैं, साथ ही उनकी कंपनी मेरे काम को भी व्यवस्थित करती है। टीम के सभी खिलाड़ी दोस्त हैं। "

 मुंबई टाइगर की टीम में अर्जुन बिजलानी (सह-मालिक भी), सुअयेश राय, मयंक गांधी, शिखा सिंह शाह, आरती सिंह, नवराज हंस, आशीष शर्मा, गौरव बजाज, मनु पंजाबी, आलोक नरुला, जॅन खान, अभिलाष चौधरी, शाइनी डोशी, चिराग सेठी, वैशाली टक्कर, पुरवा राणा और आकाश आहूजा हैं। इस प्रक्षेपण के लिए उपस्थित हुए अर्जुन ने कहा, "यह सच है कि क्रिकेट और बॉलीवुड हमारे देश में एक धर्म की तरह हैं।"

उत्साही संतोष गुप्ता ने कहा, "इस साल यह शो युवाओं और डिजिटल मंच के दर्शकों को लक्षित करेगा। मुझे यकीन है कि युवा पीढ़ी को इस तरह का यूनिसेक्स क्रिकेट मैच पसंद आएगा। मुझे यकीन है कि हमारी मजबूत टीम के साथ, हम इस बार ट्रॉफी उठा लेंगे। "

Marathi: बीसीएलची सर्वाधिक लोकप्रिय टीम मुम्बई टायगर्सने संघाला आणखी मजबूत केले आहे. या वर्षी बलराज स्याल हे कप्तान आहे. बलराज गेल्या तीन वर्षांपासून प्रतिस्पर्धी संघासाठी खेळत होता. या प्रसंगी बोलताना बलराज म्हणाला, "मला क्रिकेट आवडते, ही एक सज्जन माणसाची खेळ आहे. आमचा टीम मालक संतोष गुप्ता एक प्रिय मित्र आहे. "

मुंबई टायगरच्या टीममध्ये अर्जुन बिजलानी (सह-मालक), सुयश राय, मयंक गांधी, शिखा सिंह शाह, आरती सिंग, नवराज हंस, आशिष शर्मा, गौरव बजाज, मनु पंजाबी, आलोक नरुला, झॅन खान, अभिलाष चौधरी, शाइनी डोशी, चिराग सेठी, वैशाली टक्कर, पुरवा राणा आणि आकाश आहूजा आहे. लॉन्च करण्यासाठी उपस्थित असलेले अर्जुन म्हणाले, "क्रिकेट आणि बॉलिवूड आमच्या देशात धर्माप्रमाणे आहेत हे सत्य आहे. लाहनपनात सचिन तेंडुलकर माझा देव होता आणि माझ्या खोलीत माझ्यासमोर मोठा पोस्टर होता. "

संतोष गुप्ता म्हणाले, "या वर्षी हा कार्यक्रम युवकांना आणि डिजिटल प्लॅटफॉर्मच्या प्रेक्षकांना लक्ष्य करेल. मला खात्री आहे की आमच्यासारख्या मजबूत संघासह आम्ही यावेळी ट्रॉफी उचलणार आहोत. " 

9 February 2018, Mumbai: Team Mumbai Tigers which has been one of the most popular teams of BCL has strengthened the team further with new players. This year Balraj Syal will be the new skipper; Balraj used to play for a competing team for the past 3 years. Speaking on the occasion Balraj said, “I love cricket, it’s a gentleman’s game. The best part of BCL is that you get paid for playing cricket with your friends. Our team owner Santosh Gupta is a dear friend, as well his company manages my work as well. All the players in the team are buddies.”

The Mumbai Tiger’s team comprises of Arjun Bijlani (also a co-owner), Suyash Rai, Mayank Gandhi, Shikha Singh Shah, Aarti Singh, Navraj Hans, Ashish Sharma, Gaurav Bajaj, Manu Punjabi, Alok Narula, Zaan Khan, Abhilash Chaudhary, Shiny Doshi, Chirag Sethi, Vaishali Takkar, Purva Rana and Aakash Ahuja. Arjun who was present for the launch said, “It’s a fact that Cricket and Bollywood are like a religion in our country. I used to be glued to TV set for hours as a kid while India was playing. Sachin Tendulkar was my God and I had a big poster of him in my room.”

Actress Vaishali Takkar said; “Sometimes the schedule becomes hectic as we practice late in the night after everyone packs up. We practice daily as the tournament is near.”

An ecstatic Santosh Gupta said, “This year the show will target the youth and the viewers of the digital platform. I am sure that the one of a kind unisex cricket matches will be a good source of fresh content for the young generation. I am sure that with a strong team like ours, we will lift the trophy this time.”

Hindi: बीसीएल की सबसे लोकप्रिय टीमों में से एक टीम मुंबई टाइगर्स ने नए खिलाड़ियों के साथ टीम को और मजबूत किया है। इस साल बलराज स्याल नए कप्तान होंगे; बलराज पिछले 3 वर्षों से एक प्रतिस्पर्धी टीम के लिए खेलते थे। 

इस अवसर पर बोलते हुए बलराज ने कहा, "मुझे क्रिकेट पसंद है। हमारी टीम के मालिक संतोष गुप्ता एक प्रिय मित्र हैं, साथ ही उनकी कंपनी मेरे काम को भी व्यवस्थित करती है। टीम के सभी खिलाड़ी दोस्त हैं। "

 मुंबई टाइगर की टीम में अर्जुन बिजलानी (सह-मालिक भी), सुअयेश राय, मयंक गांधी, शिखा सिंह शाह, आरती सिंह, नवराज हंस, आशीष शर्मा, गौरव बजाज, मनु पंजाबी, आलोक नरुला, जॅन खान, अभिलाष चौधरी, शाइनी डोशी, चिराग सेठी, वैशाली टक्कर, पुरवा राणा और आकाश आहूजा हैं। इस प्रक्षेपण के लिए उपस्थित हुए अर्जुन ने कहा, "यह सच है कि क्रिकेट और बॉलीवुड हमारे देश में एक धर्म की तरह हैं।"

उत्साही संतोष गुप्ता ने कहा, "इस साल यह शो युवाओं और डिजिटल मंच के दर्शकों को लक्षित करेगा। मुझे यकीन है कि युवा पीढ़ी को इस तरह का यूनिसेक्स क्रिकेट मैच पसंद आएगा। मुझे यकीन है कि हमारी मजबूत टीम के साथ, हम इस बार ट्रॉफी उठा लेंगे। "

Marathi: बीसीएलची सर्वाधिक लोकप्रिय टीम मुम्बई टायगर्सने संघाला आणखी मजबूत केले आहे. या वर्षी बलराज स्याल हे कप्तान आहे. बलराज गेल्या तीन वर्षांपासून प्रतिस्पर्धी संघासाठी खेळत होता. या प्रसंगी बोलताना बलराज म्हणाला, "मला क्रिकेट आवडते, ही एक सज्जन माणसाची खेळ आहे. आमचा टीम मालक संतोष गुप्ता एक प्रिय मित्र आहे. "

मुंबई टायगरच्या टीममध्ये अर्जुन बिजलानी (सह-मालक), सुयश राय, मयंक गांधी, शिखा सिंह शाह, आरती सिंग, नवराज हंस, आशिष शर्मा, गौरव बजाज, मनु पंजाबी, आलोक नरुला, झॅन खान, अभिलाष चौधरी, शाइनी डोशी, चिराग सेठी, वैशाली टक्कर, पुरवा राणा आणि आकाश आहूजा आहे. लॉन्च करण्यासाठी उपस्थित असलेले अर्जुन म्हणाले, "क्रिकेट आणि बॉलिवूड आमच्या देशात धर्माप्रमाणे आहेत हे सत्य आहे. लाहनपनात सचिन तेंडुलकर माझा देव होता आणि माझ्या खोलीत माझ्यासमोर मोठा पोस्टर होता. "

संतोष गुप्ता म्हणाले, "या वर्षी हा कार्यक्रम युवकांना आणि डिजिटल प्लॅटफॉर्मच्या प्रेक्षकांना लक्ष्य करेल. मला खात्री आहे की आमच्यासारख्या मजबूत संघासह आम्ही यावेळी ट्रॉफी उचलणार आहोत. "