Madame Launch its Exclusive Store at Elante Chandigarh Presents Winter Collection & Camla Brand

Models launching Madame second exclusive store in Chandigarh

Ludhiana, November 25, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- Madame, India's leading fashion brand,  launched it's largest exclusive showroom at Elante Mall, Industrial Area, here today and also unveiled the unique Winter Collection at a glittering event organized for the media. The 150th store of Madame is spread on around 9,000 square feet carpet area. The store is comprised of four exclusive brands of the company, i.e. Madame, GQ and Madame Junior.

The world famous Camla Barcelona brand was also introduced to Chandigarh tricity. This is the second store of Camla, a joint venture with Camla Barcelona, after the one at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon.

Trendy and chic collection is the USP of the brand. The Winter Collection includes long coats, shrugs, off shoulder sweaters, cold sweaters, ensembles, crop tops and allied accessories like shoes, handbags, etc. Madame has also been one of its kind labels to foray into Fragrance market with unique label Joei Madame.

Sunil Kumar Sharma, Retail Manager, Madame, said that Madame is an international brand with a foresight to dress chique women clientele with the latest fashion. Madame is a fashion brand designed and created for all pretty girls who love Madame for its style and sensuality. Known for its classic design and taste Madame is a brand for the young and expressive woman of today.

He further stated that this large format presentation is an amalgamation of the in-house of Jain Amar Clothing Private Limited (JACPL) including Madame for trendy youth and GQ for high fashion Indian wear. Also in the presentation are Madame Junior and Nyciti accessories.

Ravi Deep, Head Fashion Designer, Madame, said that Madame is a 'style ahead' brand. Our team of best designers has been constantly designing to meet the ever-increasing demands of the fashion-cognizant global woman. The innovative and experienced team is promptly ready with designs and styles in accordance to the changing seasons and trends.

Vivo Launches V5 with 20MP Front Camera

Jassi Gill during launch of Vivo V5 Smartphone

Ludhiana, November 23, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- With the selfie revolution going strong, Vivo, the premium global smartphone brand today launchedits flagship V5 with the first ever 20MP front camera in Chandigarh. In a glittering event singer Jassi Gill launched the V5 in presence of the business partners of Vivo India and Jerome Li, GM Vivo, Punjab.Focused on the young selfie aficionados, the smartphone offers a perfect combination of technology, design and the overall performance with the unprecedented 20MP front camera and a revolutionary feature, the"Moonlight Glow" that allows users to take perfect selfies in diverse lighting conditions.

The all new "Moonlight Glow" feature induces a naturalglow on the face without straining eyes that lights up the picture irrespective of the lighting conditions. Furthermore, this feature will allow users tocapture every frame perfectly without making themgrainy, distorted or flooded with hard flash.

Jerome Li, GM Vivo, Punjab said that the  Specifications of Vivo V5  is 4G LTE Network. It has 13.97 cm (5.5) HD Display.It is Octa-core 64-bit. The Vivo V5  has 4GB RAM/32GB ROM (Expandable up to 128GB) and it also have 20 MP Front Camera and 13MP Rear Camera.

The phone priced at Rs 17,980/- will be available from November 26th onwards at a store near you.

Priyanka Chopra Launches Trailer of Sarvann

Priyanka Chopra Launches Trailer of Sarvann

Ludhiana, November 22, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- The international icon, who shot the first season of ​ABC's blockbuster TV show ​Quantico​ in Canada, was excited to launch the trailer of Sarvann there. The film is produced by her own production house Purple Pebble Pictures, Dr Madhu Chopra, Deepshikha Deshmukh (Pooja Films), and Siddharth Chopra.  Sarvann is directed by Karaan Giuliani with Vineet Malhotra as Director of Photography.

The superstar, who is currently busy shooting for season 2 of Quantico in New York, took a day off from her busy schedule to join Sarvann's cast and crew in Toronto for the trailer launch.

After landing in Toronto, the team of Sarvann producers Priyanka Chopra, Dr Madhu Chopra, Siddharth Chopra and Deepshikha Deshmukh, along with actors Amrinder Gill and Simi Chahal visited (Dixie) Gurudwara to seek blessings from the Almighty and then proceeded to host a press conference to showcase the trailer.

The trailer launch of Sarvann held at Hilton Mississauga was attended by high-profile political dignitaries along with special guests including MP Ruby Sahota, Minister John Macallum – Federal Immigration Minister, MP Raj Grewal, MPP Harinder Malhi, MPP Vic Dhillon, Regional Councillor Martin Mederious, Mayor of Mississauga Bonnie Crombie, Deputy Leader of Ontario Jagmeet Singh, Mayor of Brampton Linda Jeffery, Senior Manager Rogers Media Jake Dheer, MP Sonia Sidhu and Natalie Lue CEO Living Arts Centre.
The poster of Sarvann shared by Priyanka to her huge fan base received a very positive response and the trailer, within hours of its release, has garnered an amazing response. 
Sarvann is a heart-warming narrative of a young NRI returning to India to find his roots. The movie releases worldwide on December 9, 2016.

HDFC Bank Launches Secure Banking Programme in Ludhiana

HDFC Bank Launches Secure Banking  in Ludhiana

Ludhiana, November 10, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- HDFC Bank Ltd., today launched its Secure Banking programme at Ludhiana in Punjab. The initiative is part of HDFC Bank's ongoing endeavour to create customer awareness about safe banking practices. The programme will be rolled out across all 114 branches in the state to educate customers and create awareness among general public.

At a function organized in the city, the initiative was launched by Jatinder Gupta, Zonal Head Punjab, HDFC Bank, in the presence of other senior HDFC Bank officials.

The 'Secure Banking' initiative comprises a series of workshops, which educate customers through presentations, on matters they need to be careful about, while conducting banking transactions. This includes using netbanking, mobile apps, transacting at ATMs; using debit or credit cards at POS terminals, merchant outlets, and online banking.

These workshops are also open to the general public. Both customers and non-customers are welcome to attend the series of workshops, which will be conducted at various branches across India on a regular basis.

In addition to the branches, various other channels like ATM screens, mobile banking app, and the HDFC Bank website will be used to spread awareness about Secure Banking.

Jatinder Gupta Zonal Head, Punjab, HDFC Bank said that banking in India has made tremendous progress in the last two decades and it continues to evolve further. With the advent of technology, customers need to be educated on possible frauds they can fall prey to. An alert and well-informed customer is less likely to inadvertently disclose personal banking details. Through this simple presentation, which educates customers about the dos and don'ts they must follow while using these platforms with the help of real-life examples and case studies, we hope to create greater awareness of safe banking practices among general public,

Canon India Opens its Second Canon Image Square in Chandigarh

Canon India Opens its Second CIS in Chandigarh 

Ludhiana, November 04, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- Canon, a leading digital imaging company in India, today launched its second Canon Image Square (CIS) in Chandigarh. The exclusive CIS store is located at Apollo Photographics, Sector 19-D, Chandigarh. The store offers a comprehensive range of photography and home printing solutions along with a range of Inkjet and Laser printers and cartridges. The CIS store further consolidates Canon's position in the imaging industry and ensures a strong foothold that compliments company's retail expansion plans for India.

Commenting on the launch, Eddie Udagawa Vice President, Consumer Imaging & Information Centre, Canon India said that Canon India is delighted to announce the launch of second exclusive CIS store in the city of Chandigarh. Under our robust expansion plans, we will be inaugurating two more CIS stores in the Northern region, thereby amplifying our retail footprint..CIS stores are intrinsic part of our marketing strategy; enabling us to solidify our association and address consumer needs and requirements with diversified range of services and products on offer. He added that with expansion of our stores, the objective is to go closer to the customer; this strategy is fashioned such that it creates engagement, education and an experiential purchase for the customer. CIS stores are a one-stop-destination which provides a complete range of cameras, right from professional to entry level DSLR's and attractive new compact cameras in PowerShot (Zoom series camera) and IXUS (entry level pocket size camera) range.  Canon plans to set up around 240 CIS stores by the end of 2016, thereby strengthening its retail footprint across the country. With the robust expansion of CIS stores, the total number of CIS store will be 206 spanning over 96 cities across India.

Renault India Crosses 1 Lakh Sales Milestone

Renault India

Ludhiana, November 03, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- Renault India, one of the fastest growing automotive brands in India, crossed the 1 lakh sales mark with cumulative sales of 1,11,387 units for the period Jan-Oct 2016. The company sold 35,736 units in the corresponding period last year, thereby posting a growth of 211.7%. Renault India registered the monthly sales of 12,409 units in October 2016 as against 7,396 units in the corresponding month last year, thereby registering a growth of 67.8%.

Together with a strong product offensive strategy, Renault has exponentially grown its presence in a short span of time in terms of sales and network expansion. From the current network strength of more than 250 outlets, Renault aims to increase its reach to 270 outlets by the end of 2016, making it one of the fastest ramp-ups by an automobile manufacturer in India. These efforts are further accentuated by a clear strategy to enhance the customer brand experience, with unique and pioneering customer oriented activities and several innovative marketing initiatives. 

Tata AIA Life Announces ‘Revive’ to Give Customers Opportunity to Reinstate Lapsed Insurance Policies

Tata AIA Life

Ludhiana, November 03, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- Tata AIA Life Insurance today announced the launch of 'Revive', an initiative to reinstate lapsed insurance policies. As part of the scheme, customers will be given waivers on health certificate and interest for selected lapsed policies (subject to underwriting exclusions and other terms and conditions of the policy). The offer will be valid till November 30, 2016.

Often, for a number of reasons, policy holders cannot pay their premiums even after the grace period. The inevitable happens and the insurance policy gets lapsed. Once lapsed, the policy will not provide any benefit or coverage to the consumers, exposing them and their loved ones to financial risks. This is an undesirable scenario dreaded by most policy holders. Tata AIA understands the inconvenience the lapse can cause customers, since sometimes they may fail to pay the premium due to unavoidable circumstances.

In order to protect their customers, Tata AIA Life, through the Revive initiative, will reinstate lapsed policies with premium due from January 1, 2012 with the subject to terms and conditions of the offer. As a mark of its commitment towards its loyal customers, the company has extended the offer even to those policy holders who have not paid their premium after 4th policy year. 

Commenting on the Revive campaign, Amitabh Verma, Chief Operating Officer, Tata AIA Life said that revival of life insurance policy is like extending a helping hand for policyholders to safeguard their families financially along with the benefit of no additional premium cost. It is an opportunity for all those who were unable to pay their premium on the due date. The initiative is a part of our endeavours to reduce the protection gap in the country and simplifying processes for better customer experience.

Mika Joins MTV The Junkyard Project to Urge Youth to ‘Dunk That Junk’

Mika Joins MTV The Junkyard Project

Ludhiana, October 27, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- Did you ever think the act of cleaning could be fun. We bet not. Cut through the drudgery by turning on Bollywood's favorite singer Mika Singh's brand new foot-tapping anthem for MTV 'The Junkyard Project' and make the act of cleaning fun. The lyrics of the anthem have been crafted in a manner that they blend perfectly with Mika's vocals and energetic vibe to urge youngsters to take charge of cleaning up India with his quirky anthem, 'Dunk that junk'.

The Junkyard Project is a unique take on Swachh Bharat Abhiyan by MTV to mobilize the youth to take a stand on cleanliness and take on the challenge of turning dirt into art. MTV tied up with 300 colleges and mobilized the 'Junkyard Army' of over 30,000 students across India, who got together to clean up neighbourhoods and beautify 300 junk spaces as live music motivated them. Now, MTV along with -the King of Indie-pop, Mika has created the adrenalin fuelled 'Dunk That Junk' anthem to give this young army a pumping new war cry! The 'Dunk that junk' anthem by Mika is a total dance worthy number and will make young people get up and get cleaning. The rendition of the anthem is a complete earworm making it totally share-worthy on social media platforms incorporating an important lesson in a fun, musical way.

On his quirky composition for MTV The Junkyard Project, Mika Singh said that it is extremely fulfilling to compose an anthem that brings the youth of the country together for a good cause. It is heartening to see a iconic youth brand such as MTV stepping in to help make India clean through an exciting initiative such as MTV The Junkyard Project. Keeping in line with MTV's efforts, the anthem 'Dunk that Junk' has a very young appeal making the whole cleaning process a lot more fun and exciting. He hopes the anthem reaches out to a lot of youngsters and serves its purpose of motivating them to do their bit for India.

CRISIL Assigns‘A+/SAtable’ Rating for Manappuram Home Finance Pvt. Ltd.

Manappuram Finance Ltd.

Ludhiana, October 27, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- Leading credit rating agency CRISIL has assigned its "A+/stable" credit rating to the long term bank loan facility of Manappuram Home Finance Private Ltd (MHF). The rating reflects managerial and financial support received from the parent Manappuram Finance Ltd. and adequate capitalisation.

According to CRISIL, Manappuram Home Finance is adequately capitalised for the expected scale of business following infusion of capital of Rs.55 crore in fiscal 2016, taking its total paid up capital to Rs.100 crore. Additional infusions are expected to support capital adequacy and keep the gearing at around 5 times over the medium term. These rating strengths are partially offset by a small scale of operations with a limited track record, a modest earnings profile, and exposure to inherent risks relating to the affordable housing finance segment.

The expectation of support from the parent is driven by the strategic importance of the company to the Manappuram group in diversification of its financial product suite. The business is scalable and is expected to grow materially over the medium term. Manappuram Finance Ltd. holds 100% of the equity in Manappuram Home Finance. The parent has infused growth capital and will infuse additional capital as and when required. Furthermore, its Managing Director, V. P. Nandakumar, along with another director, is represented on the board of the company. CRISIL believes Manappuram Home Finance will continue to receive strong financial and managerial support from its parent, while maintaining adequate capitalisation, over the medium term.

Samsung Launches All New My Galaxy ‘The All You Need App’

Mandeep Bhatia launching My Galaxy app

Ludhiana, October 25, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- Samsung India today announced the launch of its new version of My Galaxy application, an entertainment hub and life-services application exclusively available to Indian users of Samsung Galaxy mobile devices. As compared to its predecessor, the user experiences in the new My Galaxy application has been significantly enhanced to provide a unique all-in-one experience to consumers. My Galaxy, which was unveiled last year along with Samsung Z3 smart phone, has 10 million downloads on Google Playstore so far.

Mandeep Bhatia, Director, Consumer Engagement, Samsung India Electronics, said that at Samsung, we continuously strive to create value for our customers by providing differentiated solutions and services coupled with innovative devices. The new My Galaxy has been developed keeping in mind the Indian consumers and their smartphone usage habits. It is a testimony to our passion for innovation and localization.

Developed completely by Indian R&D team at Samsung R&D Institute (SRI), Bangalore, the new My Galaxy serves the diverse needs of consumers through a single application that is deeply integrated with the partner ecosystem.

Dipesh Shah, Managing Director, Samsung Research India, Bangalore said that the application has been designed to deliver a simple and seamless experience to consumers by a team of our user experience designers, tech experts and great collaboration from our partners. We strongly believe that it would help de-clutter the device, by bringing everything that consumers use their smartphones for, at one place with ease and convenience.

The new My Galaxy application features an intuitive one page design for ease of use. The application amplifies entertainment with videos, music and gaming. It also gives quick access to services such as cabs, movies, recharge and bill payment, food ordering, travel, hyper local deals and Samsung Care, among others. It provides consumers the convenience of a single destination for all their needs with respect to services. Users can now do away with multiple applications, reducing memory constraint and the need for many logins.

‘Videocon Connect Young Manch’ Commences Auditions for Season 4 in Amritsar

Videocon Connect Young Manch Winner

Ludhiana, October 25, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- After receiving stupendous and encouraging response to the first, second and third seasons of youth talent hunt program 'Young Manch', Videocon Connect the dynamic arm of the $10 billion Videocon Group today staged the 1st round of auditions for contestants at Alpha Mall, Amritsar. More than 100 participants registered their names for auditioning in the Mega Contest. The Contestants danced and sang to the beats of peppy music making the audition venue lively and energetic. They received exciting gifts for their action-packed performances.

The performances were adjudged by a trusted panel of judges who pronounce winners on the basis of pre-defined criteria. Sugandhi and Rhimjhim emerged out to be the lucky winners in singing category and street dance group from Amritsar and Vijay were adjudged as winners in dancing category. The winners will now compete in the city finale.

The audition rounds are hosted in the chosen Colleges and public places such as Shopping Malls of selected cities across Punjab and is a 3 tier format. The winning participants chosen during the first round of auditions then compete at city levels and eventually pitch against the best of the best at the Grand Finale of the program.

Speaking about Videocon Connect Young Manch, Arvind Bali, CEO, Connect Broadband and Videocon Telecom, said that after the ecstatic success of the previous seasons of 'Young Manch', we are pleased to announce the fourth season of our youth oriented program. The initiative has endowed the country with talent like Rupali Jagga, Himanshu Kanohjia and others. We plan to go bigger with each passing year, scout the best of talent, and give them a platform to showcase it.

Finolex Pipes Enters Limca Book of Records

Limca Book of Records Certificate

Ludhiana, October 25, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- Finolex Industries Ltd, one of the largest pipes and fittings manufacturer in India has been awarded with the National Record certificate by The Limca Book of Records for conducting the largest number of plumbers meets organized simultaneously across 26 states and 58 cities on 11 March, 2016.

The activity which was carried out on the occasion of World Plumbing Day was recognized and appreciated by senior plumbers across the country, appreciating the initiative and the company's dedication in creating a well-trained eco system for new plumbers. The meets focused on the importance of skilled plumbers in the country. More than 3,000 plumbers participated in this activity.

Nitin Kulkarni, President- Sales & Marketing, Finolex Industries Ltd. expressed his gratitude, by saying that we would sincerely like to thank the Limca Book of Records team for awarding us the certificate and acknowledging the work done by Finolex Industries. He added that we feel great pride and greater responsibility to conduct similar activities in the future, while attempting to empower the plumber community with skills required for the job. Skill development is the first step towards employment generation and a better lifestyle. The contribution of the construction industry in the country's GDP is significant, and plumbers are one of the important pillars of this industry. Finolex takes active part in training and development of the plumbers. We have already collaborated with Kushal- a training wing of CREDAI Pune Metrofor training plumbers in the country.

The plumber meets were aimed at imparting training about the best industry practices and technologies to plumbers and felicitate them for their contribution towards maintaining hygiene, sanitation, and saving water. The response from the plumbing community for this event was encouraging. While the company continues its interaction with the plumbing community by conducting plumbers meet throughout the year in various parts of the country, going forward, it also plans to increase the size and scale of these events.

TVS TYRES:Co-Presenter for Asian Champions Trophy 2016

TVS TYRES

Ludhiana, October 23, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- Continuing its strong connect with sports, TVS TYRES, one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of Two & Three wheeler tyres and Off-Highway Tyres in India, associates with Asian Champions Trophy 2016 by becoming the Co-Presenter. The Asian Champions Trophy is one of the premier hockey tournaments, a much sought after annual international competition promising some great hockey action. This association adds on to the brand's prestigious list of previous associations with other sporting events like; Indian Premier League, Indian Super League, Pro Kabaddi League, Hockey India League & Cricket All Star Series among others.

Commenting on the association, P. Vijayaraghavan, Director, TVS Srichakra Ltd. said that we feel proud and happy to be the co-presenters for the Asian Champions Trophy this year. Through this partnership, we aim to elevate our brand recall to a much larger audience and feel that it will add value to both our brand as well as business. The association with Asian Champions Trophy aligns the brand with a premier sporting event and a dedicated fan base. Sporting platforms like these augment our strategy to reach out to our customers.

Top six Asian teams will be participating in this tournament and it will be a great season of hockey across the continent. Post the launch of new identity, TVS TYRES has associated with many such sporting events and this latest association with Asian Champions Trophy is in line with the brand's strategy and ongoing engagement with sporting events to enhance brand visibility.

NBHC Honours as ‘Agri Commodity Warehousing Company of Year’

NBHC

Ludhiana, October 20, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- National Bulk Handling CorporationPvt. Ltd. (NBHC), India's leading provider of integrated commodity and collateral management services, procurement, handling, storage was awarded the Agri-Commodity Warehousing Company of the Year in a ceremony held in Mumbai. The award was part of Warehousing Excellence Award 2016 ceremony organized by Kamikaze.

The Award was presented to NBHC in recognition of the Company's outstanding contribution to the agri-ecosystem in India. Every nomination received was researched and thoroughly evaluated by an elite panel and Advisory Council members, which unanimously declared NBHC as the winner of the award.

Speaking on this recognition, Anil Choudhary Founder, Managing Director& CEO, NBHC said that we are extremely pleased to receive this award and it is a vindication of our continued commitment to the cause of the farmers, processors and traders, our corporate clients, partner banks and associates who have trusted us and encouraged us to excel. NBHC is committed to contributing to India's agricultural growth, and this award reinforces our commitment towards augmenting agri-business as a key driver of India's economic growth and competitiveness.

NBHC has a proven track record of successfully managing assets worth Rs. 88,500+ crores (Cumulatively) for 55 banks as well as the widest pan-India warehousing presence with more than 2000+ warehouses across 23 states - adding up cumulatively to about 35 million metric tonnes agri-commodities under management. It has 44+ functional QA labs and 200 + mobile labs for quality testing of around 170 agri-commodities, as well as pest management services across 15 states.

DishTV Increases Focus on HD:Adds New Regional HD Channels

DishTV

Ludhiana, October 19, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- Catering to the demand of regional viewers and bringing them under the High Definition umbrella, DishTV, Asia's largest DTH service provider, has added four new regional HD channels to its HD offerings. With addition of these channels, DishTV encourages regional language subscribers to opt for HD TV viewing in their preferred language such as Marathi, Kannada, Bangla & Telugu.

Announcing this new development Arun Kapoor, Chief executive Officer, DishTV India said that DishTV has always taken a lead in enhancing TV viewing experience and exploring opportunities to bring wholesome entertainment to the audience. With a sharp focus on regional language content, the move aims at connecting strongly with the regional language subscribers. Addition of 4 new regional HD channels will not only strengthen our presence in the HD space but will also diversify our offerings.

Having already built a strong connection with the regional speaking audience through their regional channels in HD such as Gemini HD in Telugu, and Sun TV HD, Sun Music HD and KTV HD in Tamil, the addition of 4 more new channels exemplify DishTV's commitment to cater to a wide range of viewers in all the regions. The newly added channels from DishTV include Zee Talkies HD, Colors Kannada HD, Colors Bangla HD and ETV HD.  With these measures, DishTV has taken the total count of HD channels from 51 to 55.

DishTV's newly added channels will be available to the subscriber for a free preview till November 1, 2016.

Mercedes-Benz Partners With Laureus Sport for Good in India

Mercedes-Benz India

Ludhiana, October 19, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- Mercedes-Benz, the most celebrated luxury automobile brand in India, today chartered a new path to contribute back to society. Mercedes-Benz has associated with Laureus Sport for Good in India, using the power of sport to help underprivileged children overcome social challenges. The new partnership will see Mercedes-Benz funding two Laureus-supported programmes in the country, OSCAR and YUWA.

The collaboration will see the two sport for development programmes located in Mumbai and Jharkhand benefit from support to reach more children, empower and develop young women and girls, using sport to encourage themselves to reach their potential in life.

The announcement continues Mercedes-Benz India's philosophy of taking a social responsibility lead, promoting education as a key pillar of societal engagement and development.

Laureus Sport for Good supports sport for development programmes which improve the lives of children and young people in disadvantaged communities. The organization helps the youth achieve the best with their given potential focusing on women and girls to promote equality, empowerment and safety.

Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India commented on the association that as inventors of the automobile, Mercedes-Benz has been creating mobility solutions and driving positive change in the lives of people across the world. As a responsible corporate citizen, at Mercedes-Benz we have a philosophy of social contribution, and call it 'beyond businesses. He added that pursuing this philosophy, we have decided to associate with our global partner Laureus Sport for Good in India, and use the power of sport as a social development tool. Believing in the ideology of creating a better future for everyone, Mercedes-Benz firmly supports creation of such opportunities for children and adolescents who have the potential to make the world a better place. As we grow in this dynamic country, we are glad to partner with Laureus and support OSCAR and YUWA, supporting them in making a positive change in the lives of children and young people.

Sean Fitzpatrick, Chairman of Laureus World Sports Academy, said that this is a major boost for the work Laureus does in India and the partnership with Mercedes-Benz India will have a dramatic effect on how many young people we are able to help. We are delighted to support two new promising programmes OSCAR and YUWA which will have a deep impact on the girls in these communities and further prove how sport can change lives.

Ashok Rathod, Founder and Director, OSCAR Foundation commented that we are very excited to work with two great organizations like Mercedes and Laureus sport for good. For our work to be recognized by them is a great achievement for the OSCAR Foundation. Coming from low income families, there are many serious issues that young girls are faced with today, gender inequality, child marriage and the high risk of being sent to work at a very young age, at the expense of their education. We know that sport has the power for social change, working across 8 slum communities in Mumbai, this partnership is going to tackle these issues and give 240 underprivileged girls the confidence and life skills needed to complete their education and become active roles models for their own community development.

Kansai Nerolac introduces Excel Mica Marble:India’s First Acrylic Emulsion with Mica and Marble

Nerolac Excel Mica Marble

Ludhiana, October 19, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- Homeowners across the country are gearing up for the much anticipated festive season. They also have a to-do list that goes on and on.

Home painting is at the top of this list for most of us. Selecting paints is difficult. We need to weight factors like durability, lasting appeal and most importantly, will the paint withstand the onslaught of harsh weather conditions?

Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd, one of India's leading paint companies has launched India's first paint for exteriors that combines the inherent durability of Mica with the smooth shine of Marble.

Nerolac Excel Mica Marble has a unique formulation of Mica particles and Marble boosters. Combined Mica-Marble transform exterior paints into a protective and aesthetically appealing shield for walls from the onslaught of the elements like heavy rain.

Excel Mica Marble has enhanced mica particles that form a multi layered sheets. These reduce the intensity of the water droplet as it passes through each layer, providing excellent water barrier to the walls. Mica is also elastic in nature and can withstand hairline cracks. The special grade of mica and marble provides enhanced barrier protection, paint film reinforcement, increased inter-coat adhesion and toughness. UV rays of the Sun act as bleaching agents making walls fade over time. High quality Marble pigments in Nerolac Excel Mica Marble acts as an anti- UV agent keeping homes up to 5-degrees cooler. Mica Marble Acrylic Emulsion Paint is suitable for applying for exteriors of houses, architectural and commercial buildings.

To highlight these extreme performance attributes of toughness and shine, a TVC featuring ace cricketers Suresh Raina, Brendon Mc Cullum, Dwayne Bravo, Ishan Kishan and Ravindra Jadeja from the IPL team Gujarat Lions has been launched.

Kansai Nerolac Mica Marble Acrylic Emulsion Paint is retailing at all major stores at a price range starting from approximately Rs. 300.

Cricket Cafe & Brewpub Smaaash Now in Ludhiana

SMAAASH

Ludhiana, October 17, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- SMAAASH Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., today announced the launch of its first sports-centric immersive & interactive entertainment and gaming centre 'SMAAASH' in Ludhiana marking its first footprint in Punjab.

After giving an impactful experience to residents of Gurgaon, Noida, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore. SMAAASH marks its entry in Punjab with its first centre in Ludhiana. SMAAASH brings to the city a never-seen-before gaming experience with fresh concepts, powerful simulative technology and innovative design. The newly opened 10,000/- sq. ft. center is the next link in the chain of the country's premier urban sports parks business.

Brain child of the multi-faceted entrepreneur Shripal Morakhia, Smaaash presents an unmatched range of games that offer a superlative experience, and combines the best of sports, music and dining into a highly immersive, interactive, innovative and involved entertainment experience along with the best quality food.

Shripal Morakhia, Chief Imagination Officer, SMAAASH Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Said that SMAAASH is a labour of love for me. Every experience enjoyed by a patron is a personal success. At SMAAASH we are never satisfied with the latest and the best, the aim is always to go beyond and reach for the stars. We are bringing to Ludhiana, a never seen before gaming experience with fresh concepts, powerful simulative technology and innovative design. Maintaining the perfect balance between virtual and real, the interactive experience at Smaaash lets everyone escape to a different world and play out their dreams.

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has been an integral part of the Smaaash family since its inception in 2012. On the other hand, one of the world's leading batsmen, Virat Kohli is signed as the Smaaash Youth Icon. Last year, Smaaash also tied up with football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to launch its first Smaaash Soccer Centre in Dubai and Jeddah.

Sachin Tendulkar, Brand Ambassador, SMAAASH said that SMAAASH has constantly upped the ante on providing an immersive experience to people who love sports and wish to have fun beyond the stress of daily lives. Smaaash not only redefines sports entertainment, but also allows one to experience these thrilling activities as a participant. We now add another feather to our hat with our reach in Punjab with the Ludhiana facility centre and it is slated to be smashing as never before.

The newly opened center marks Smaaash's first footprint in Punjab, the chain of the country's premiere urban sports parks, and boasts of a 360 degree cricket simulator where one can experience first-hand the exhilaration of facing cricket legends like Dale Steyn, Wasim Akram and of course the master blaster Sachin Tendulkar. Football fans in the mood to kick around a ball can challenge the Super-Sonic Goalkeeper while playing Football Super Keeper. One could fulfil the need for speed and feel the G-force by trying X2Racing, or alternatively just enjoy friendly banter at the arcade games.

At Smaaash Ludhiana, one can also immerse oneself into virtual reality technology that is so close to reality that it completely absorbs one's senses. A mix of motion & positional tracking, virtual reality high definition Head Mounted Displays (HMD), along with a state of the art graphics engine that renders in real time, adds the high definition thrill to adventure gaming. Games like Walk The Plank, Finger Coaster, Art of Attack and many more provide for a completely immersive experience and transfer you to a world beyond your wildest imagination.

The launch of SMAAASH Ludhiana also commemorates the launch of Mighty Small Café & Bar in Ludhiana. Its an English pub inspired café concept with micro brewery, its soothing interiors which hosts a character of worn out walls with old rustic wooden drawer panelling with cosy amber lighting and modern furniture. It's designed keeping mind the patrons of Ludhiana who is well travelled and acquainted to a modern Pub culture. English Pub theme has elements that exude fun, joy and vibrancy. A café designed for young & the old and those who are kids at heart, the idea is to have a place so alive that it reflects life as mighty as possible. This café, with its quirky décor, is also serving for the 1st time- Freshly Brewed Beer.

Reliance Jewels Launches Two New Collections IRISSA & Charmz

Reliance Jewels

Ludhiana, October 17, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- Reliance Jewels launches two new unique collections to celebrate this festive season with a bang-IRISSA for women & Charmz for kids. Women can revel in the festive spirit with IRISSA, a combination of distinctive, light, iconic and edgy designs crafted to adorn every woman's mood in the most stylish way. Also adorn your children with Charmz, a delightful range of jewellery lovingly crafted for your young ones. The collections comprise of pendants and they are available in gold and diamond.

The IRISSA collection features a range of unique designs keeping in mind every woman's desire to be unique. This evolving collection is the perfect choice for women not only in the boardroom but also at your evening outings, meetings and family parties. You can wear the pieces of one set in different ways to help you create different looks for each day of the week.

The Charmz collection exhibits cuteness in every design and each piece is a precious gem for your priceless gem. The Charmz trinkets are a perfect little gift to celebrate the moments of joy with children. The designs have fun themes and motifs suited for the tastes of the little ones comprising of elements from the animal kingdom and the fruit world.

The Spokesperson Sunil Nayak, CEO of Reliance Jewels said that Reliance Jewels has always strived to create products that will appeal to the modern Indian women. Every woman believes that the jewellery they wear is an image of what they are and jewellery has always been an important part of every culture in India. He further said that the idea of IRISSA comes with multiple permutations and combinations that define a woman's personal style allowing her to alter and amend her jewellery to suit one place called everywhere. As for Charmz, we created this collection of fun and unique pieces especially for the little ones to treasure their happiness forever. These gems complement your gems in their special moments.

Kraftly Launches “Khushiyan with Kraftly” Their First Ever Diwali Sale

Kraftly

Ludhiana, October 16, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- Kraftly is all set to deliver joy with the biggest sale in its history - Khushiyan with Kraftly - Diwali Fiesta from 13th to 19th October. Kraftly - India's leading buy-and-sell platform for unique products and brands - will be rewarding its customers with unique products at tempting discounts and surprise gifts across several categories for a whole week. So, get ready to shop more and save big this festive season!

Starting from the 13th of October, Kraftly is organizing a 7 day deals marathon, wherein its customers will be choosing from thousands of unique products, with amazing discounts from 20% to 70%. The most distinctive part of this sale is that with Diwali approaching, the sellers on Kraftly are themselves giving big discounts and spreading festive cheer. 5 lucky winners will get surprise gifts from Kraftly every day, which will range from trendy watches to classy wallets. The platform is encouraging each individual to shop their heart out, and unwrap happiness with huge deals and discounts.

Speaking about the Diwali Fiesta, 'Khushiyan with Kraftly', Saahil Goel, Co-Founder & CEO, Kraftly said that we are excited to bring this sale to our customers this Diwali. Kraftly has selectively curated and sourced the best of the best products from our sellers, and come up with offers with discounts on products of up to 70%. With the sellers we have got on-board; our customers will be witnessing products available exclusively on Kraftly. With a wide range of collections spanning across various categories, we are aiming to be the one-stop shop for all your Diwali requirements, be it shopping for yourself or unique gifting options for your friends.

Apart from the surprise giveaways, the most exciting point of 'Khushiyan with Kraftly' is that after shopping from a plethora of unique products, one lucky shopper will be winning an iPhone 7 at the end of this month.

Elaborating on this sale, Akshay Ghulati, Chief Business Officer, Kraftly said that for this week, Kraftly customers are in for a treat like never before. Kraftly is all set to delight its customers with an extravagant range of products to choose from, apart from amazing offers and fantastic discounts. We are very excited to start this campaign, and with the kind of products that we have and the discounts our sellers are offering, we are already seeing a big increase in sales in our first few days of the sale.

‘Videocon Connect Announces Launch of Young Manch’ Season 4

Videocon Telecom Connect Broadband

Ludhiana, October 14, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- Videocon Connect today launch season 4 of their acclaimed youth talent hunt program 'Young Manch'. The fourth season of Young Manch aimed at scouting fresh talent from the fields of acting, dancing, and singing had contestants from previous seasons to welcome and cheer the fresh talent of this year.

'Young Manch' is a distinctive podium for youngsters to project their distinctive talent in fine arts. The program was kicked off three years ago to embark upon a bond with the youth and strengthen their association with a zealous brand that Connect Broadband and Videocon is. 'Young Manch' as a youth inclined forum has always been immensely famous and has received an overwhelming response from youngsters.

The rigorous scouting of talent is hosted in the chosen Colleges and public places such as Shopping Malls of selected cities across Punjab and is a 3 tier format. The winning participants chosen during the first round of auditions then compete at city levels and eventually pitch against the best of the best at the Grand Finale of the program. The initiative is promoted on a grand level through ground and above ground activities including Facebook and YouTube and is hosted by famous RJs of popular Radio Stations ensuring constant engagement. The program is adjudged by a trusted panel of judges and winners are awarded at each level of the competition with mobile phones/tablets and latest LED TVs. The winner of Videocon Connect Young Manch Season 4 will be sponsored by Connect Broadband and Videocon Telecom to pursue his/her interest in a course of their likes in Indian or Foreign University. To register for auditions of 'Videocon Connect Young Manch' just give a missed call on 1800 137 2020 or visit www.connectzone.in/youngmanch

'Young Manch' has given this country a reservoir of exceptional talent. The winners of 'Young Manch' have carved a niche for themselves in their respective fields.

To start with Rupali Jagga, the winner of the first season of 'Young Manch', is already a bollywood celebrity and made a huge mark in recently concluded Zee Sa Re Ga Ma as top finalist. She is now starting on a journey to international stage with leading bollywood stars. Himanshu Kanojia who won the second season of 'Young Manch' has been shortlisted for fervently awaited TV reality show 'Indian Idol' and has begun his journey with a bang. Sumit the suave winner of 'Young Manch' 3 is singing a song for a music album that boasts of names like the ace music director Parmish Verma and celebrated singer Jassi Gill. And not just singers, 'Young Manch' has also provided the ideal podium for artists like Jai Harshvardhan, Radhey Shyam and Ruchika Dhankar, who have had the opportunities to appear on TV advertisements, TV serials and reality TV shows like 'India's Got Talent'.

'Young Manch' gave these youngsters the confidence that their talents had potential and that it deserved to be recognized and rewarded.

Arvind Bali, CEO, Connect Broadband and Videocon Telecom, Said that after the ecstatic success of the previous seasons of 'Young Manch', we are animated to announce the fourth season of our youth oriented program. Our initiation has been widely welcomed and hugely accepted and is moving to the right direction as it has given our nation the talents like Rupali Jagga, Himanshu Kanojia and others. He further added that we plan to go bigger with each passing year and intend to scout the best of talent and also to give them the right platform to showcase their craft and progress in their fields.

IK Gujral Punjab Technical University Signs MoU with Brock University of Canada

Buta Singh Sidhu with Parvinder Burn

Ludhiana, October 14, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- IK Gujral Punjab Technical University has inked an agreement with Canada's leading Government institution, Brock University of Canada to help students of its affiliated colleges to complete their further studies in Canada.

Dr. Buta Singh Sidhu, Dean Academic Studies of IKG PTU, who had been in Canada last month, announced this here today at a Symposium of Education Partnership Programme for its affiliated colleges.

Addressing over 20 representatives from its different affiliated colleges, Dr Sidhu said that the tripartite agreement has been signed by IKG PTU with the Brock University and the Canadian Immiigration Centre, one of the leading immigration and education facilitators of Canada, for lateral entry of the students in the bachelors and masters programme there.

Dr. Buta Singh Sidhu informed that the graduates from any of the PTU affiliated colleges would now be able to join advanced graduate or post-graduate programmes in their respective areas of specialization at the Brock University and would receive credit for their studies here, for which the PTU's syllabus has already been mapped.

PTU had signed up an MoU last year with the University of Fraser Valley, and now after Brock University intends to bring on board several more leading institutions of Canada including Kwantlen Polytech University, and University of Northern British Columbia, Dr Sidhu added.

Parvinder Burn, founder and CEO of Canadian Immigration Centre, from Canada, who has facilitated the collaboration, informed that the students have a clear advantage of saving on fee besides getting the opportunity to work in Canada with three-year work permit which can be availed after the completion of their studies. He further informed that those desirous of acquiring prestigious international qualifications and working abroad can take the safest route through this programme. He also informed that colleges also have the opportunity to start twining programme with the Canadian universities if they so desire with either half+

Dr. Buta Singh Sidhu said that the global exposure, coupled with the effectively crafted curriculum, will expose PTU students to the latest concepts in the field and give them an edge in the domestic and global job market.

Tata AIG General Insurance Honors with Best Corporate Social Responsibility Award

Tata AIG

Ludhiana, October 14, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- Tata AIG General Insurance Company limited has been conferred with the 'Corporate Social Responsibility award at the 20th Asia Insurance Industry Awards 2016 held at Macau on 11th October, 2016. Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited was recognized for its commitment to creating a sustainable ecosystem for all by collaborating with various NGOs in various field of health, sanitation, education, disaster relief, sustainability and volunteering.

Speaking on this occasion Sibesh Sen, Head CSR, TATA AIG General Insurance Company Limited said that it is a great feeling for us to be recognized by such a prestigious organization.  It inspires us to continue our efforts in the CSR and Sustainability space with an even greater motivation.

Some of the good work showcased by Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited for this category, was providing solutions at grassroot level and working along with the community. The company worked closely with Tata Trust & a couple of NGOs to adopt the Kuran village of Rajasthan for providing immunization, improve nutrition, sanitation, education, water conservation, irrigation & cultivation leading to improvement in financial income & creation of self-help groups.

ACCA Crowns ‘Best Global Professional Body’ at International Industry awards

ACCA

Ludhiana, October 13, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) won the hotly contested 'Professional Body of the Year' award at the prestigious 'The Accountant & International Accounting Bulletin Awards' in London. 

ACCA pipped fellow nominees CIMA, CPA Canada, CPA Ireland and the IMA to win the award in front of a packed crowd of industry leaders. On accepting the award, Alan Hatfield, ACCA's executive director of strategy and development paid tribute to ACCA's people around the globe: "I am particularly proud to accept this award on behalf of everyone at ACCA because it is in recognition of the breadth of the work our employees, members and students are doing right across the world."

According to Alan Hatfield, ACCA's integrated report was integral to winning the award, along with a host of key developments in learning and a new strategic alliance with CA ANZ (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand).

Our integrated report illustrates the work ACCA does around the world and provides clear insight into our strategy, governance and performance and how ACCA works in the interest of the public in everything we do. As a resource, it ensures everything we do is transparent, accessible and understandable to all our stakeholders. 'We are also especially proud of the key developments in education and learning we have launched this year, including the move to four exam sittings a year, the launch of the revolutionary ACCA-X online learning solution, and our unique global partnership with University of London on a Masters in Professional Accounting.

As well as winning the award for Professional Body of the Year, ACCA also received nominations for 'Thought Leadership Initiative of the Year' for its flagship research project 'Professional accountants the future' and 'Capacity Building Champion of the Year' for its pioneering work in international development.

Fem Announces Hunt for Miss North India Princess 2016

Dabur India

Ludhiana, October 13, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :-  Fem Fairness Naturals, India's most trusted fairness and facial bleach brand, today announced the launch of its mega model hunt-Fem Miss North India Princess 2016. The pageant is being organized to discover the most beautiful and fresh new face of North India, a face that embodies the values of Fem soft, fresh skin with a natural glow.

Dabur India Ltd Consumer Division, Head Sunil Sharma said that as a brand offers its consumer the promise and satisfaction of delivering natural glow to her skin and enhances her beauty. On this occasion, we are delighted to introduce our all new product – Fem Gold Ultra- "Ab Glow Nahi, Ultra Glow". Sunil Sharma further added that the brand has always been associated with beauty and this mega model hunt is another step forward in that direction. With Fem Miss North India Princess, we are seeking to offer young girls across cities of North India, a platform to showcase their beauty and also enter the world of mainstream modeling.

The hunt for North India Princess- "Kya aapke paas hai Sone se Sunhara Ultra Glow?" Would be conducted across colleges and institutes in North India. The on-ground activation will cover cities across states -- Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.Girls from the age group of 18 to 25 can participate in this contest by registering herself either at the on-ground kiosks being set up in their colleges or on www.missnorthindia.in.

The shortlisted contestants would be invited for a city audition to be held across North Indian cities, including Chandigarh, Kanpur, Lucknow, Dehradun and Delhi where from an independent jury will pick 20 finalists. The 20 girls would undergo a special grooming programme in Chandigarh under the guidance of professionals from the fashion and beauty industry, to prepare them for the Grand Finale which will be held at Chandigarh in December 2016. The Grand Finale would be judged by leading names from the beauty, fashion and entertainment industry.

Dinesh Kumar of Dabur India Ltd said that Fem Fairness Naturals has been adding glow to the faces of millions of young girls for decades now. Fem Miss North India Princess 2016 is an initiative that will also serve as a unique way of spreading beauty awareness among the young and college-going girls of North India.

Irresistible Offers by BMW India:Make Owning a BMW Easier than Ever Before

BMW India

Ludhiana, October 09, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- This festive season, BMW India has introduced exceptional offers, making it the best time for customers to own the BMW they always wanted. The offers are valid throughout the BMW dealership network in India in 30 cities.

Frank Schloeder, President (act.), BMW Group India said that this year, BMW will turn celebrations special for its customers. Our festive offer combines irresistible financial deals with comprehensive service packages for complete peace of mind. Owning a BMW is now much easier through flexible payment plans at extremely low rate of interest. Complimentary after sales packages and insurance eliminate all worries about servicing costs. And to top it all, an assured buyback guarantees an attractive value at the end of the contract. With this end-to-end offer, BMW fans have all the reasons to take home the car of their dreams.

During the festive season offer, customers can get their vehicle financed by BMW Financial Services India at a low rate of interest at 7.9%. The offer is valid irrespective of the loan amount, tenure or payment plan. With upto 40% lower EMIs, this proposition becomes all the more appealing.

Complimentary BMW Service Inclusive Plus and BMW Repair Inclusive that are valid for upto 3 years / 40,000 kilometers will ensure a completely hassle-free ownership experience. These transparent service packages cover the cost for maintenance, inspection and wear-and-tear. All service work is carried out by certified technicians using original BMW parts for unmatched quality assurance. Both the aftersales packages are transferrable to the next owner, thereby enhancing resale value.

BMW Service Inclusive plus covers all regular maintenance work such as vehicle check and standard scopes, engine oil service, engine oil top-ups along with service / replacement of air filter, fuel filter, micro filter, spark plugs and brake fluid. In addition, necessary replacement of brake pads, brake discs, wiper blades and clutch is also included. With BMW Repair Inclusive warranty, the cost for all necessary repairs is covered within the agreed mileage / duration.

The Festive Offer is valid on the BMW 3 Series, the BMW 5 Series and the BMW X3 till 31 October 2016. Customized offers are also available for other models in the BMW portfolio.

'The BMW Festival 2016', a series of exclusive events, will be held for customers at BMW dealerships in 10 cities (Gurgaon, Pune, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur and Kochi). As part of this engagement, renowned fashion designers like Suneet Varma and Shantanu & Nikhil will present their festive couture collections and interact with the guests. Live musical performances accompanied by spirit tasting and sumptuous spreads will add to the flavor of festive celebrations. Guests will also have an opportunity to explore the range of Panerai luxury watches and avail special offers on their products.

HondaNo.1 Two Wheeler Brand in Punjab

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India

Ludhiana, October 09, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) – the No. 1 selling two-wheeler brand in Punjab is now created a new milestone.

Honda 2Wheelers is the first two-wheeler brand in the State to cross 50,000 unit sales (50,381) in just 3 months as per latest sales figures provided by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) for the first quarter of FY'2016-17.

On achieving the fete,  Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said that be it crossing 50,000 unit mark in 3 months or Activa becoming No. 1 selling two-wheeler in Punjab, Honda's success story is a result of growing customer trust on the brand. The way people commute in Punjab is fast changing and automatic scooters are becoming No. 1 choice of Punjab. We are delighted that 2 of every 3 customers are buying Honda's automatic scooter for their daily commuting. This festival too, led by auspicious buying, Honda is progressing towards a bumper October sales in Punjab.

Mahindra & Mahindra First Indian Company to Announce Carbon Price

Mahindra & Mahindra

Ludhiana, October 09, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- Mahindra & Mahindra today became the first Indian company to announce its internal Carbon Price of US $10 per ton of carbon emitted. Mahindra's carbon price is aligned with its business commitment to reduce its Green House Gas emissions by 25% over the next three years. Carbon Pricing is an internationally recognized business tool that enables companies to create resources which are invested in low carbon technologies, which help reduce future emissions and lower operating costs.

According to Dr. Pawan Goenka, Executive Director, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. Said that Mahindra is a pioneer in sustainability and is deeply committed to the creation of low carbon businesses. We have reduced our carbon emissions over the years and this new Carbon Price will help accelerate innovation and drive our investments in energy efficient and renewable technologies. We hope this encourages other companies to take action at a time when India's emissions are set to rise in a BAU scenario, in step with the country's economic growth.

Commenting on the development, Tom Kerr, Director, Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition, The World Bank Group, said that Mahindra & Mahindra's new internal carbon price is an excellent example for companies in India—and around the world—of how smart companies are taking advantage of low-carbon investment opportunities while managing carbon risk."

Mahindra adopted the new carbon price after several months of rigorous planning and effort in keeping with its progressive attitude toward sustainability. The company partnered with the World Bank and IFC led Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition along with the World Resources Institute, India to enhance its understanding of the Carbon Price mechanism.

Mahindra started reporting its emissions from FY-2008 and over the last eight years the company has reduced its carbon emissions by 47% and its energy use by 32%. It has invested in developing India' first and only electric car, the E2O. Other initiatives include a recent investment in 4.2 MW of wind power and the use of Magnetic induction, LED lighting technology and waste heat recovery systems at its plants.

VIDEOCON d2h Announces Khushiyon Kee Diwali Offer

Videocon d2h

Ludhiana, October 07, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- Videocon d2h, India's fastest growing DTH service provider has announced Khushiyon kee Diwali Offer for the forthcoming festive season. Under this offer, one needs to book a new d2h connection, HD @ Rs 1820 or SD @ Rs 1620,Choose a monthly subscription plan, Get FREE UPGRADE to next higher subscription plan for 60 days. The Existing subscriber of Videocon d2h can pay Rs 10 extra on current monthly subscription plan; get upgraded to next higher subscription plan for 60 days.

Videocon d2h has always been a customer centric organization, as part of festive fervor associated with Diwali has announced this Khushiyon kee Diwali offer. Boosting the consumer sentiment and adding to the fervor of the upcoming festive season, Videocon d2h has joined the bandwagon of celebrations by announcing the offer for existing as well as new subscribers of Videocon d2h to maximize the engagement.

Saurabh Dhoot, Executive Chairman, Videocon d2h said that the festive season is all about mega enjoyment. This year our Diwali offer covers everyone from our existing subscriber to the potential subscriber opting for a new connection from Videocon d2h. This offer blends perfectly with our brand promise of providing wholesome entertainment for the family.

Anil Khera CEO Videocon d2h said that our Khushiyon kee Diwali promotion from 1st Oct to 30th Nov gives our existing consumer to enjoy the festive season with an upgrade to the next higher monthly plan for 60 days. We strongly believe that this attractive offer will create waves in the market in this festive season.

Videocon d2h has prided itself in presenting its subscribers with a robust line-up of more than 570 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.

Acer Announces Exciting Festive Offers for Consumers

Acer India

Ludhiana, October 06, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- Acer India, one of the largest PC vendors in the country brings in another compelling reason to celebrate this festive season with increased fervor. For this festive season, Acer has announced the special offers on the purchase of its range of Aspire Laptops, 2 in 1, convertibles and All-in-One PCs.

The offer from Acer will be valid for purchases made from October 1st and will continue through the festive period. Further adding festivities, Acer's new brand ambassador Anushka Sharma will be part of this forthcoming festive campaign. Acknowledging the need for customers to be able to stay connected with their loved ones, Acer's festive offers are an effort to encourage customers to purchase Acer's Aspire devices, enabling them to celebrate with loved ones.

Chandrahas Panigrahi, Sr. Director and Consumer Business Head, Acer India, said that we are pleased to offer great deals to our existing and prospective customers across the country. We welcome our customers to avail these special offers across our range of products, which include Bluetooth headphones, free antivirus and data recovery software, additional warranty and easy-payment schemes. He further said that in addition to this, we were excited to unveil the new range of Acer products including the world's thinnest laptop- Acer Swift 7 and the 21-inch curved screen gaming laptop – Predator 21X. We hope that these great offers and the forthcoming products will usher in a joyous occasion for all our consumers.

DishTV Launches New Comedy Active Service

Dish Tv

Ludhiana, October 06, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- With a vision to extend fun and entertainment to viewers, DishTV, Asia's largest DTH brand is all set to expand their bouquet of value added services (VAS). DishTV has partnered with Comedywalas, a division of Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd., one of India's leading filmed entertainment content house to launch a new service called "Comedy Active". Comedy Active Service, that aims to take the comedy quotient a notch higher, will connect the subscribers to all genres of comedy ranging from comic shows and gags, on the DishTV platform.

Comedy Active offers original content, created especially for this service along with the best of classic comedy television shows like 'Nukkad', 'Ye Jo Hai Zindagi', and 'Zabaan Sambhalke'. Segmented in two parts, Comedy Active will air content in the form of 'Classic comedy shows' and introduced 'short format comedy shows'.

Comedy Active Service will be packaged as a 24X7, ad free service which will showcase comedy programs throughout the day. Subscribers will get an opportunity to view some of the most classic comedy shows, Bollywood repurposed shows, Spoofs, Gags, Hidden camera pranks and Stand-up comedy, and be delighted by pure light hearted entertainment.

Announcing the new launch Arun Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer, DishTV said that we have always taken the lead in enhancing the value proposition and provide the best in entertainment to our subscribers. Laughter is infectious as it binds people together and brings happiness. While there are a lot of channels for a variety of entertainment, there are hardly any that offers uninterrupted content for Comedy. He said that Comedy Active service will provide a single destination for comedy catering to all age groups of viewers at a time convenient to them.  We are happy to announce our partnership with Shemaroo to launch Comedy Active Service on our platform. This move reiterates our commitment to augment the TV viewing experience for our viewers and strengthen our bond with our patrons.

Hiren Gada, Director, Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd said that we are very excited to launch comedy active service with DishTV. There is lack of good comedy content on television platform. Hence Consumers depend on other platforms for such content. This service will fill that gap. With Comedywalas, we plan to establish a one stop destination for every kind of comedy content that has a universal appeal.

Coca-Cola Partners with Snapdeal to Celebrate the ‘Joy of Giving Week’ Campaign

Snapdeal

Ludhiana, October 04, 2016 ( Karan Singh ) :- Coca-Cola India, a leading beverage company, today announced its association with Snapdeal, India's largest online marketplace, to celebrate 'Joy of Giving Week' campaign. As a part of this campaign, customers can go to Snapdeal Sunshine- Snapdeal's online donation platform, to donate stationery kits to underprivileged children. Coca-Cola India will match the donation amount of these kits up to a limit of INR 2, 00,000.

The campaign starts from 1st October and runs till 10th October, 2016 and the stationery kits (that include pencils, an eraser, a sharper and a ruler) will be directly delivered to partnering NGOs like Teach for India, GiveIndia, Bhumi, The Community Initiative, Care India, etc; which are actively working for education of underprivileged kids across the country. In addition, Snapdeal and Coca-Cola India will also run internal contests, where employees can register in teams and promote the campaign page to drive donations towards this cause.

Commenting on the partnership, Ishteyaque Amjad, Vice President, Public Affairs & Communication at Coca-Cola India & South West Asia said that festive season provides opportunities to reach and touch as many lives as possible. We want everyone to 'taste the feeling' of happiness and love. Giving back to the community is core to our business and it gives us an immense pleasure to associate with this initiative. It will bring a smile to the children of the schools we support through the "Support My School Campaign. 

Speaking about the initiative, Rajnish Wahi, ‎Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Communication, Snapdeal said that at Snapdeal, we believe that every child has limitless potential and small things often go a long way in nurturing dreams. The donations through Snapdeal Sunshine in the "Joy of Giving Week" are a simpleway of saying that we believe in these aspirations. We are delighted to partner with Coca-Cola India and Intex Technologies in this endeavor.