मराठी में भी रिलीज़ होगी फ़िल्म 'ताण्हाजी: द अनसंग वॉरियर'!

भारतीय इतिहास में अपनी गहरी छाप छोड़ने वाले मराठा वॉरियर, ताण्हाजी मालुसरे के ग्लोरियस लाइफ़ को अब मराठी में भी देखा जा सकेगा! विजुअल इक्स्ट्रैवगैन्ज़ा, ताण्हाजी: द अनसंग वॉरियर का मराठी वर्जन 10 जनवरी, 2020 को पूरे महाराष्ट्र में रिलीज़ होगा।

काफी बड़े पैमाने पर बनाई गई यह ऐतिहासिक फ़िल्म, अपने स्पेशल मराठी वर्जन के साथ पूरे महाराष्ट्र के दर्शकों के एक्सपीरियंस को बेहद शानदार बनाने के लिए तैयार है।

इसके बारे में अजय देवगन कहते हैं, "मेरी ख़ुशकिस्मती है कि मुझे इस बहादुर मराठा वॉरियर की कहानी को उनके मदर-टंग के साथ-साथ हिंदी लैंग्वेज में शेयर करने का मौका मिला। मैं चाहता हूँ कि भारत के बाकी हिस्सों की तरह महाराष्ट्र भी उनकी इस जर्नी में शामिल हो।"

फ़िल्म के मराठी वर्जन के बारे में काजोल कहती हैं, "मुझे यह महाराष्ट्रियन कैरेक्टर काफी पसंद आया। मेरा बचपन अपनी ग्रैंडमदर और ग्रेट-ग्रैंडमदर के साथ बीता है और मैंने उन्हें इसी तरह देखा है, इसलिए मुझे लगा कि मैं अपने ही अतीत में झांक रही हूँ। मुझे ऐसा लग रहा था जैसे बचपन में खेलते हुए मैं अपनी माँ के कपड़े पहनकर ग्रोन-अप तरीके से फ़िल्म में उसका किरदार निभा रही हूँ। वाकई मुझे यह बेहद पसंद आया और अपनी बात बताऊं तो मैं एक दिन रेड कार्पेट पर नऊवारी साड़ी भी पहनूंगी। इसे पहनना बहुत ज्यादा सेक्सी नहीं है! साड़ी की अपनी अलग बॉडी-लैंग्वेज होती है और नऊवारी साड़ी पहनने पर आपको पूरी तरह स्त्री होने का एहसास होता है। इसके अलावा सावित्री का कैरेक्टर भी काफी स्ट्रांग और अमेजिंग है, और मैंने उसके इनैट स्ट्रैंथ को अच्छी तरह समझा साथ ही कठिन हालात का सामना करने के उनके तरीके को ऐडमायर किया।"

फ़िल्म के मराठी वर्जन का ट्रेलर 10 दिसंबर को रिलीज़ होगा!

अजय देवगन स्टारर फ़िल्म 'ताण्हाजी: द अनसंग वॉरियर' 10 जनवरी, 2020 को रिलीज़ होगी, जिसे अजय देवगन की एडीएफ और भूषण कुमार की टी-सीरीज़ ने प्रोड्यूस किया है और ओम राउत ने डायरेक्ट किया है।

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) International Conference 2019 held in Mumbai.

The two day International Conference organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) was inaugurated today, December 6, 2019 at Mumbai. The Conference “Accountancy Profession: Catalyzing Reforms, Creating Values” is a part of ICAI’s effort to dwell deeper into emerging paradigm of Accountancy Profession and bring the Indian and global perspective together on issues that are of contemporary relevance while ensuring continuous professional development of its members.

Padma Shri CA.(Dr.) T.N.Manoharan, Past President, ICAI and Mr. Alan Johnson, Deputy President, International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), CA. Prafulla P. Chhajed, President, CA. Atul Kumar Gupta, Vice-President, Central & Regional Council Members of ICAI were present during the inauguration of the Conference at Mumbai.

Addressing the Conference, Shri T.N.Manoharan said “If there is one profession which is an integral part or almost co-existent and growing along with the growth of the economy, it is the profession of Chartered Accountancy.”

He further added “I congratulate ICAI for its commitment to the fundamental principles of excellence, independence and integrity. ICAI has been continuously making an intense and concentrated effort to train and educate its members & students with latest knowledge that helps them in providing sustained resilient reporting practices in the dynamic market place.”

The two day Conference will deliberate on the issues related to Taxation Reforms, Future of Corporate Reporting, Auditing reforms, Creation of Stakeholder Value, Technological Reforms and alike and will provide an apt opportunity for delegates to empathize the challenges and opportunities available while dealing with areas of contemporary and emerging interest in global economy.

Mr. Alan Jonson, Deputy President, IFAC shared “ ICAI is a distinguished member of IFAC family & also a founding member. The Institute is effectively supporting this noble profession of accountancy since 70 years.”

He further added “ This Conference is an apt platform for one to one interaction and exchange of ideas amongst the global and local accounting fraternity. I am glad to share that ICAI is a perfect choice to host World Congress of Accountants (WCOA) in 2022 as ICAI’s vibrancy and contribution to overall development of this profession is commendable.”

The Conference is intended as a forum for establishing interface with regions most influential thought leaders in the field of accounting, finance & business. Participants from academics, researchers, practitioners and policy makers are sharing their insights towards cutting-edge information on global trends, issues and challenges.

CA. Prafulla P. Chhajed, President, ICAI addressing at the Conf. said “This Conference aims to highlight the enabling role of Accountants in catalyzing reforms and at the same time creating economic values including exploration of new pathways to accounting excellence for the next generation of accountants.”

He further added “The Conference would be a forum of communication for academicians, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the areas of accounting and finance.”

The Conference would have renowned experts in the area of accounting and auditing from international bodies including doyens from Trade and Industry in India. Various sessions are being addressed by eminent personalities from Government Sector, Regulators, Global Accountancy Forums, Industry and practitioners etc.

CA. Atul Kumar Gupta, Vice-President, ICAI said “At ICAI, we attempt to acclimatize our fraternity on various regulatory and technological trends and issues; explore to increasingly meet stakeholders’ expectations and develop new ideas and thoughts for advancing financial reporting, standards setting and innovate new business models for Governance led growth. This Conference is yet another stride towards this direction.”

The Conference was attended by over 1100 professionals from Pan India and overseas.

Endemol Shine India picks up the screen rights for Salil Desai’s ‘The Sane Psychopath’

Mumbai, 28^th  November, 2019: We are excited to announce that the screen rights to Salil Desai’s chilling and compelling novel, ‘The Sane Psychopath’ have been picked up by leading content creators, Endemol Shine India.

Abhishek Rege, CEO, Endemol Shine India, said “Inspired by a real incident, The Sane Psychopath is an astounding psychological tale of a frightening murderous phenomenon of our times. Endemol Shine India is focused on developing quality content, that is gripping and globally relevant to the times we live in. What attracted us to the book is the insight the plot gives into the legal system, the state of mental health and the impact the news and headlines have on the general public. Delving into the mind of a psychopathic killer AND an idealistic lawyer, Salil Desai has penned a story that matters and has the power to change the narrative.”

Author Salil Desai is elated. “The Sane Psychopath is my darkest novel yet and was the hardest to write. I always thought it was 'made-for-screen' and when Endemol Shine India decided to adapt it, I almost went insane with excitement,” Salil said. Earlier this year, Salil Desai’s much acclaimed Inspector Saralkar Mystery series too was picked up for adaptation into a web series by another big production house.

"When I first heard the plot for The Sane Psychopath based on this real event, it truly intrigued me. Salil has written a masterpiece! I am so delighted Endemol Shine India picked it up for adaptation and we are all so thrilled for Salil," said Shikha Sabharwal, Publishing Director, Fingerprint! Publishing.

OSH India commences its 8th edition in Mumbai

                                                                         

Creating and sustaining awareness for Occupational Safety and Health in the industry

South Asia’s largest trade show for Occupational Safety & Health industry by Informa Markets in India

Mumbai, 28th November 2019: Informa Markets in India (formerly UBM India), India’s leading B2B event organiser, commenced its 8^th edition of OSH India today at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. The two day expo ( 28^th- 29^th November ) catering to the occupational safety and health industry brought together internationally renowned exhibitors, consultants, business experts and key government officials on a single platform to discuss global best practices and seek solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in the field of workplace safety and health.

The inaugural ceremony of OSH India, 2019 took place in the presence of Key Dignitaries - Mr. Lalit Gabhane, Director General, National Safety Council, Mr. Santosh Warick, Chief Fire Officer & Fire Advisor, Govt. of Maharashtra, Mr. Mike Robinson, Chief Executive, British Safety Council, Dr. Sidram K. Raut, National President, Indian Association of Occupational Health and Mr. Hemant Sapra, President, Safety Appliances Manufacturers’ Association, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, for Informa Markets in India and Mr. Pankaj Jain, Group Director, Informa Markets in India amidst an august industry gathering.

The participation of leading exhibitors from across the industry reaffirmed the need and focus of OSH India as an industry event.  These include Karam, Tata Communications, Udyogi, Mallcom, Lifegear, Dupont, Ansell, etc. This year, the show has a presence of over 150 exhibitors and over 180 brands and is witnessing international participation from countries such as USA, China, UK, Belgium, Sri Lanka, Japan, Korea, Germany, Ireland, Middle East and Malaysia.

Speaking on the 8^th edition of OSH India in Mumbai, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director,for Informa Markets in India said, “On average, 4.75 million people join the labour force in India per year. In a strong corporate safety culture, organisations need to look at the safety and health along with emotional well-being of these employees on priority to retain the best of talent and ensure good productivity. Companies in manufacturing and allied sectors such as automobile, oil and gas, construction etc. in particular are becoming aware of occupational hazards and are working towards creating a safer working environment, especially with some mishaps in the past, the recent one being a major fire breaking out at an oil and gas unit. Governments, through regulations are also emphasising on developing infrastructure and providing resources centred around workplace safety, coupled with increasing global investments. Despite a greater focus on occupational safety and health, there is still inadequate education at various levels and public awareness is still absent, as managements and workforce don’t always place safety as a top priority. Although, many organisations have taken the initiative to organize training sessions to create awareness, a concentrated and cohesive strategy is clearly not in place. Informa Markets in India through OSH India resonates industry’s advocacy of ensuring the safety and health of the growing workforce in our country and is geared up to filling this vital gap with innovation and knowledge through its exhibits and conference.”

This year, the expo is well supported by associations such as -- National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), Indian Society of Ergonomics (ISE), Indian Technical Textiles Association, Safety Appliances Manufacturers Association (SAMA), Air India Engineering Services Ltd (AIESL), National Accreditation Board of Certifying Bodies (NABCB), Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), MRO Association, Safety Training institutes and more.

This year’s conference shares and ideates on global best practice with delegates; whilst the accompanying exhibition is helping identify solutions to the most pressing challenges in workplace safety and health. The key sessions and panel discussions at the conference are attended by industry experts from across the country and leading international organizations. Topics of discussion at the conference included: ‘Leadership in Health and Wellbeing: Stopping the rise in Presenteeism’; ‘OSH Vision Zero’; ‘Latest reforms in occupational safety and health laws in India and the way forward: Key challenges in their implementation’; ‘a Powertalk on improving Human Performance and Safety’; a workshop on ‘Electrostatistics Hazards Risk Assessment and their Alleviation’; ‘The need for permit to work systems for critical operations’; ‘Role and Need for accreditation in HSE by NABCB’ amongst other insightful sessions.

To promote safety among the Indian workforce, OSH India 2019 showcased a SAFETY FASHION WALK along with the prestigious OSH India AWARDS 2019. The Awards catered to Indian operating businesses, organizations, alliance and individuals in the public or private sector with a workplace health and safety initiative. This year, OSH Awards received a total of 220 from across industry verticals that include construction, Pharma, chemicals, FMCG, BPO, Banking, refineries, oil & gas, automobiles, logistics & transport, power, SME’s, Agro, Healthcare, food, iron & steel, IT, Rubber industry and more. These Awards have been instrumental in building competitiveness among applicants, in encouraging innovation and have been able to promote and establish thought leadership within the Occupational Safety and Health industry in India. The Awards Night that was slated for 28 November celebrated of the coming together of the luminaries and forerunners of the industry, marked by a night of glamour, entertainment.

NSE’s Dr. R H Patil Memorial Lecture by Nobel Laureate Prof Robert Engle

L to R: Mr. Vikram Limaye, MD & CEO, NSE and Prof Robert Engle, Nobel Prize in Economics, 2003 and Director of the NYU Stern Volatility Institute at Dr. R H Patil Memorial Lecture 2019

Mumbai, November 26, 2019: The National Stock Exchange (NSE), as part of its Silver Jubilee celebrations, invited Prof Robert Engle, a Nobel Laureate in Economics, as the Keynote Speaker for this year’s Dr. R H Patil Memorial Lecture.

By aggregating SRISK (systematic risk) across a country’s economy, Robert Engle, a Nobel Prize winner at NYU, believes one can estimate the relationship between projected capital shortfalls and the likelihood of a financial crisis. His work shines a spotlight on the interconnected nature of the economy, reminding investors that potential danger is rarely isolated in a single country. Indeed, the risk of a domestic financial crisis depends, in large part, on the financial position of the rest of the world.

“Our approach is motivated by the observation that excessive credit growth, a main cause of financial crises, is reflected in the undercapitalization of the financial sector,” his study said.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vikram Limaye, MD & CEO, NSE, said “We are very fortunate and honored to have with us Prof Robert Engle as our key note speaker for this year’s Dr. R H Patil Memorial lecture given the issues facing the Indian financial services landscape, and the importance of risk management as a focus area for banking and capital markets players’.

Prof Engle won the Nobel Prize in 2003 for his research on the concept of autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity (ARCH). He is presently the Director of the NYU Stern Volatility Institute and is the Co-Founding President of the Society for Financial Econometrics (SoFiE), a global non-profit organization housed at NYU.

Prof Engle is an expert in time series analysis with a long-standing interest in the analysis of financial markets. His ARCH model and its generalizations have become indispensable tools not only for researchers, but also for analysts of financial markets, who use them in asset pricing and in evaluating portfolio risk. His research has also produced such innovative statistical methods as cointegration, common features, autoregressive conditional duration (ACD), CAViaR and now dynamic conditional correlation (DCC) models.

The ‘Dr. R H Patil Memorial Lecture’ is organized in the honor of NSE’s founding Managing Director, Dr. R H Patil, who played a pivotal role in transforming India’s capital markets, thereby paving the way for both domestic and global investors to be part of the India growth story. This is the second year of the lecture, which is an annual event and brings insights from high quality domestic or international speakers of repute.

During the inaugural Dr R H Patil Memorial lecture last year, Prof Robert C Merton, a Nobel Laureate in Economics was invited to be the Keynote Speaker. Prof Merton won the Nobel Prize in 1997 for a new methodology to value derivatives (Black-Scholes-Merton model).

IKEA brings its first physical presence ‘IKEA On Wheels’ to Mumbai

IKEA On Wheels, a mobile truck with functional and furnished rooms provides Mumbaikars the ability to touch, feel and be inspired with IKEA products and solutions.

Mumbai, November 26, 2019: IKEA, the world’s leading multi-channel home furnishings retailer launched 2 trucks to offer Mumbaikars exciting concepts-based on affordability, accessibility and sustainability for families and children. Themed with concepts ‘Sustainable living (with Kitchens)’, and ‘Living with children', the trucks will be in Mumbai, one based in Utopia City, Worli (Kamala Mills) and the other travelling to various points between South Mumbai and Western Suburbs. With a total of four trucks based on four different concepts, IKEA received great response for the first truck themed ‘Create Space’ which showcased IKEA’s affordable and multi-functional home furnishing product solutions in the month of August 2019.

IKEA will also be holding various activities to engage with IKEA family members as it looks to scale its home furnishings offer and expertise, as an example ‘Come and do some DIY with us’. Mumbai can meet IKEA in Utopia City for the next 45 days and keeping with the festive season, the Christmas range is also displayed on the trucks.

Speaking about the IKEA on Wheels, Jaxa Gohil, Store Manager, IKEA India said, “As a part of our one market approach, offering IKEA solutions both online and offline is a priority for us. Mumbai is a significant market for us, one of the Top 30 cities globally and our biggest investment in India with warehousing, ecommerce & stores. While we launched our online store for Mumbai recently, ‘IKEA on Wheels’ will primarily help the many Mumbaikars touch, feel and experience our home furnishing solutions, they provide the many people with ideas and inspirations to reimagine their homes with a touch of IKEA!”

The ‘IKEA on Wheels’ trucks were flagged off in presence of IKEA co-workers and customers and while it displays physical offerings from IKEA, most of the products can be ordered online. It also offers a chance to potential customers for gaining personalized assistance from IKEA’s Life at Home experts, travelling along with the trucks.

IKEA wants to reach the many people with thin wallets. As it sets a goal to reach 100 million people in the next 3 years, the foundation for a strong and relevant offer is affordability and accessibility.

Fujifilm India unveils the new X-A7 camera for a Vlogging Delight

§   Comes with AF capable of tracking a fast-moving subject and detecting face / eye at high speed and accuracy

§   Features highest quality 4K video and a large bright rear LCD monitor for excellent operability

Mumbai, 25 November 2019: Fujifilm India Private Limited, a pioneer in imaging technologies, announced the launch of FUJIFILM X-A7, in Mumbai today. The new addition to the X Series range of compact and lightweight mirrorless digital camera offers an outstanding image quality with the company's unique color reproduction technology.

Sporting a retro and stylish design, the compact X-A7 weighs 320g and offers a host of features including the newly-developed 24.24MP APS-C sensor. The sensor uses copper wiring to enable high-speed data readout, and features phase detection pixels across the entire sensor surface to enhance AF speed and accuracy. This enables AF tracking of a moving subject as well as Face/Eye detection with ease.

Adding to these features, X-A7 boasts a smooth recording of 4K/30fps video and high-speed video, making it a perfect camera for vloggers who want to step-up their photography from smartphone pictures. The camera offers a broad range of features from casual snapshots of everyday scenes to travel photography and full-fledged photographic creations. The X-A7 includes features beyond a smartphone’s reach by offering 3.5-inch LCD monitor with a maximum luminous intensity of approx. 1,000 candelas to guarantee intuitive operability on the rear panel. Furthermore, this is the first X Series model that features a “vari-angle” monitor and allows users to adjust it any angle. It can be used in conjunction with the Portrait Enhancer Mode for self-portraits of advanced quality.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Haruto Iwata, Managing Director, Fujifilm India Pvt Ltd. said, “India is an evolving market and so are the demands and expectations of our customers. As one of the enablers in the imaging world, we always strive to introduce technology that strengthens our capabilities, while allowing our users to effortlessly click and share. We are thrilled to announce the launch of X-A7, the latest addition to the X Series line-up that offers cutting-edge technology and is packed with unique features. The latest model is a perfect companion for travel photographers as well as Vloggers to refine their photography experience and is yet another landmark product in Fujifilm’s mirrorless range.”

Elaborating about the product, Arun Babu, General Manager Electronic Imaging and Optical Device, Fujifilm India Pvt Ltd, said, “At Fujifilm India, we take pride in providing the innovative technology to our customers by creating products that enhance their experience. The newly launched X-A7 offers latest technology & features, making it an ideal choice for vloggers who are looking for compact yet an advanced photography & videography device. With the launch of this camera, we want users to expand their existing capabilities to gain an enhanced creative edge.”

Price and Availability:

The new X-A7 is available in five colour variants- Silver, Camel, Dark Silver, Mint Green and Navy Blue. The camera will be available with a XC 15-45mm lens kit at an MRP of INR 59,999.

Azent Overseas Education Ltd acquires Admission Table.com Admission Table.com – an AI powered online counselling platform for overseas University admission Mumbai,

20 November 2019: Azent Overseas Education Ltd, an online offline EdTech Startup founded by Atul Nishar (Founder Hexaware Technologies Ltd and Aptech Ltd ) and his daughter Priyanka Nishar has acquired Bangalore based, Admission Table.com, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven online platform for overseas University admission counselling. With its unique online offline business model, Azent aims at adopting digital means to transform education advisory and student guidance. In line with the Company’s plan to invest INR 250 Cr in cutting edge technologies, building of products and offerings, acquisition and centre infrastructure, this strategic acquisition will extend the Company’s reach beyond the Tier 1 cities and establish a pan India presence. This will further enhance Azent’s market positioning and opportunity to make a positive impact on its students. “This acquisition is in line with our investment and growth strategy. We continue to look for opportunities to acquire and invest in new technologies and innovative products.” said Atul Nishar, Founder, Azent Overseas Education Ltd. “Admission Table.com significantly enhances our online offerings and user experience.” added Priyanka Nishar, Founder, Azent Overseas Education Ltd. Admission Table.com is an entirely online platform which uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot and machine learning tools combined with human counsellors, to assist students with university shortlisting, admission counselling, admission and tutoring for SAT/GRE/GMAT/TOEFL/IELTS all in realtime. With this acquisition and integration of Admission Table.com, Azent will provide its students with an unparalleled experience of accessing structured online overseas education counselling anytime anywhere. With its strong understanding of the segment and execution expertise Azent will offer impartial guidance and attention to the students from the convenience of their own homes. To study abroad is a life changing decision for Indian students. By using modern technology like AI, data mining etc. Azent focuses on diverse offerings, providing students the best possible admissions guidance, while keeping in mind their individual strengths, to set them up for future success.