The journey from contestants to judges.

Star Plus' show, Dance + Season 2 is all prepped up to dazzle the stage with their inquisitive dance styles. Not only the contestants are smashing the stage with their unique talent, but also the captains on the show Dharmesh Yelande, Shakti Mohan & Punit Pathak are now on the other fence. Once upon a time all three went through the same clincher, the same struggle. But now that they all have proved themselves by dancing their hearts out on the same stage, it’s their time to sit back and give their expert comment to these contestants and map the country with many more like them. When asked about their inhibitions about the same, Shakti Mohan said, "It gives me immense pleasure to sit on the other side of the stage – the judging side. I’m honored to have godfather of dance Remo sir to change my life and get me where I’m today. It’shim who has put India on world map of Dancing.” On the same Dharmesh Yelande added, "Remo Sir has me made capable enough to sit on that chair and judge these contestants. Believe me, these contestants are top notch and breaking stereotypes by getting international dance style on the stage of Dance +. It's a complete delight to be witnessing and guiding such talents." The newest member, Punit J Pathak also shared his emotions on finally being with his family (Dharmesh, Shakti & Remo). He said, "It’s strange when I see my journey of dance. As a contestant I always dreamt of sitting on that big chair and now the dream has come true through Dance + Season 2. It's a position which comes with responsibilities. And I'm going to put my heart and soul to make every performance and look into detailing of every contestant on the show,” Dance + Season 2 commences 2nd July, every Saturday & Sunday at 8 pm only on STAR PLUS. Atul Malikram 9755020247 Mailer.atulmalikram@gmail.com

EIJAZ KHAN FINDS A ROLE MODEL IN JIMMY SHERGILL

Television actor Eijaz Khan and film actor Jimmy Shergill seem to be the best buds in town these days. Both the talented performers will be seen in pivotal roles in upcoming political drama Shorgul and there’s more to this camaraderie than what meets the eye. During an incident on sets, Eijaz Khan was discriminated because of his creed and for not being co-operative enough to participate in a Hindu ceremony for one of the scenes and Jimmy turned a real life hero when he came to Eijaz’s rescue and decided to use a body double for the scene. Eijaz Khan states, “I’m impressed with Jimmy’s sense of humour and he’s constantly keeping it light on the sets with his funny one liners and pranks. He knows how to convert a negative into a positive. I consider him my older brother now and someday I’d like to be as diverse as he is. He’s always willing to lend a helping hand and stand up for what’s right and in this industry that matters the most.” A 24 FPS Films Production, the political drama film is based on intolerance and aspires to make audiences contemplate on where humanity stands amidst the noise of religious, social, political and economic prejudice. It is inspired by sensitive real-time incidents that shook the foundation of democracy, set against the backdrop of Uttar Pradesh. The film will touch upon grave subjects that have transpired in the recent past such as Muzzafarnagar, Godhra, Babri Masjid riots apart from making references to bureaucratic misdoings of some high profile dignitaries. Some of the lead actors in the film will bear resemblance to real life politicians such as Akhilesh Yadav, Sangeet Soam, Azam Khan in their look, mannerisms and even names. Directed by Jitendra Tiwari & P. Singh and produced by Swatantra Vijay Singh & Vyas Verma, the film stars Jimmy Sheirgill, Ashutosh Rana, Sanjay Suri, Narendra Jha, Hiten Tejwani, Eijaz Khan, Suha Gezen, Anirudh Dave, Deepraj Rana Atul Malikram 9755020247 Mailer.atulmalikram@gmail.com

Eid celebrations with eternal white Platinum jewellery

June 2016: The festival of Eid al-Fitr or ‘the festival of breaking the fast’ marks the end of Ramadan, the holy Islamic month of fasting. This Eid commemoratewith a special range of Platinum jewellery for men, specially crafted to suit the taste of men who are ahead of the curve. The elegant and understated collectioncomprises of stylish bracelets, rings, substantive and striking chainscrafted for masculine sensibilities. ¬¬¬ This range of accessories for men, is not only an apt gift for the occasion but, Platinum isthe preferred choice of metal for the discerning man; it is a classic reflection of style, strong beliefs and principles- perfect to mark an occasion as auspicious as Eid! Platinum is a naturally occurring white metal; from the time that it is mined, till the final product this pure metal is absolutely white. The natural colour of this metal does not fade nor tarnish with time. It is a durable, dense and strong metal so it feels more substantial to the wearer as compared to other metals, and is yet understated, sophisticated and elegant. Price: Platinum jewellery starts at range of INR 30000 onwards, depending on the size, weight of the metal, number and quality of diamonds used the cost would increase. Availability: Leading retailers have a platinum counter at their stores. Please visit –www.preciousplatinum.in to get additional information on designs and locate a platinum authorised retailer. In order to assure consumers of the purity of platinum jewellery, Platinum Guild India Pvt. Ltd. has appointed Underwriters Laboratories (UL Inc, USA) to audit and monitor its Quality Assurance Scheme. Under this scheme, all authentic platinum jewellery in India comes with a Quality Assurance Card and bears the purity hallmark of “Pt 950” stamped inside the piece. This also serves as an assurance of a ‘buy back’ programme.

VatsalSheth does the naagin dance in Baazigar

VatsalSheth does the naagin dance in Baazigar In the ’80s and ’90s the theme of icchadarinaagin was a favorite among filmmakers who churned out several movies on the topic. Now, three decades later, the small-screen has brought the snakes back in vogue. Not far behind is Life OK’s redefined hero, Aarav Trivedi played by the uber cool VatsalSheth in the show Baazigar. The show Baazigar has nothing to do with snakes in its storyline. It is infact the story of Aarav Trivedi and his various shades of character. Aarav is shown to be getting married in the show and as the track has it, he is to be dancing in the baraat like there is no tomorrow. Vatsal who is known to be mischievous on set decided to bring in the trending ‘naagin’ element to his dance and started doing the naagin dance. This shocked everyone present as we all have seen women do the ‘naagin’ dance but for a leading man to sleep on the floor and move his body like a snake was a shocker. Vatsal says, “I tried various styles of dancing but all seemed dull onscreen so I decided to change the image of men dancing at baraats and started doing the naagin dance which by the way was too much fun. I have seen Sridevi, MallikaSherawat do the dance but to enact the same and not look stupid onscreen was a major concern. I got so involved in the dance that I didn’t realize when my kurta tore off and my leg was bleeding because of rolling on the floor. It’ll however be the most memorable dance for me”. Watch RishtonKaSaudagar – Baazigar from Monday to Friday at 7:30 pm only on Life OK

Saloni Daini to be seen in Bade Bhaiyya Ki Dulhania

After roping in the good looking Priyanshu Jora and the talented Ritu Seth in prominent roles, Sony Entertainment Television’s upcoming fiction show Bade Bhaiyya Ki Dulhania will also see the versatile child artist Saloni Daini play an important character. The 15 year old actor will be seen essaying the character of Mona, Priyanshu’s youngest cousin in the show. After gaining accolades in popular reality shows, Bade Bhaiyya Ki Dulhani marks Saloni’s foray into fiction genre with a full-fledged role. Speaking about the same, Saloni says, “This is the first time I am doing a fiction show and I am really excited for the same. I will be seen playing the role of Mona, Abhishek's youngest cousin sister. Mona is closest to Abhishek and considers him as her best friend. We recently started shooting for the show and the entire team is very nice. I am sure I will be able to learn a lot from everyone. My character of Gangu Bai was very well-received by the audience and I hope they enjoy watching me as Mona as well” To watch Saloni’s amazing performance, tune-in to Bade Bhaiyya Ki Dulhania premiering 18th July, Monday- Friday at 9pm only on Sony Entertainment Television Atul Malikram 9755020247 mailer@atulmalikram@gmail.com

Madhuri Dixit breaks down on the set of SYTYCD

Madhuri Dixit breaks down on the set of SYTYCD With three weeks to go for the grand finale of &TV’s So You Think You Can Dance, the drama and excitement on the sets is palpable. But amidst all this tension there are moments which touch your heart and get tears rolling of your eyes. One such moment occurred recently, which left Madhuri Dixit teary eyed. All-star contestant Shampa along with Ryan moved everyone with their phenomenal act. The concept of the act was that of a girl who had Parkinson and a boy who still wanted to marry her. They showcased their journey beautifully which left everyone emotional. Commenting on the emotional act, Madhuri Dixit said, “Shampa is really talented and the way she showed the effects of Parkinson which held our attention. I feel in our society there are so many people who need support from their family who face Parkinson. It was a very touching and an emotional performance.” Now that’s a proud moment for you Ryan! Tune into So You Think You Can Dance every Saturday and Sunday at 8:30pm only on &TV

Why did Lavina Tandon spit on Akshay Dogra?

Why did Lavina Tandon spit on Akshay Dogra? Akshay Dogra’s sporting moment on Waaris! Akshay Dogra who is seen portraying the character of Jagan in &TV’s social drama Waaris recently had a very awkward experience during his shoot. During a shot his co-actor Lavina Tandon spat on his face! Yes, you read it right! As we all know, Jagan (Akshay Dogra) is shown having an extra marital affair with Swaroop (Lavina Tandon). But of course two women will not suffice Jagan! In the upcoming episode, he will be seen getting cozy with yet another girl and Swaroop will catch him red-handed. In a fit of rage, she will be seen spitting at him, right on his face. Ugh! And thanks to retakes she actually spat at him three times. When we asked Akshay about this nasty experience, he said, “Initially the production approached me and told me that they would use water in case I feel uncomfortable in the scene. But I wanted the scene to look real and not made up. Hence, I obliged and she spat thrice on my face. More than me I felt Lavina was feeling uncomfortable! One of my unforgettable experiences I’d say. Nevertheless, it’s a part my profession.” Watch Waaris now at a new time starting June 27, every Monday - Friday, 10pm only on &TV Atul Malikram 9755020247 mailer@atulmalikram@gmail.com

Eid celebrations with eternal white Platinum jewellery

Eid celebrations with eternal white Platinum jewellery June 2016: The festival of Eid al-Fitr or ‘the festival of breaking the fast’ marks the end of Ramadan, the holy Islamic month of fasting. This Eid commemoratewith a special range of Platinum jewellery for men, specially crafted to suit the taste of men who are ahead of the curve. The elegant and understated collectioncomprises of stylish bracelets, rings, substantive and striking chainscrafted for masculine sensibilities. This range of accessories for men, is not only an apt gift for the occasion but, Platinum isthe preferred choice of metal for the discerning man; it is a classic reflection of style, strong beliefs and principles- perfect to mark an occasion as auspicious as Eid! Platinum is a naturally occurring white metal; from the time that it is mined, till the final product this pure metal is absolutely white. The natural colour of this metal does not fade nor tarnish with time. It is a durable, dense and strong metal so it feels more substantial to the wearer as compared to other metals, and is yet understated, sophisticated and elegant. Price: Platinum jewellery starts at range of INR 30000 onwards, depending on the size, weight of the metal, number and quality of diamonds used the cost would increase. Availability: Leading retailers have a platinum counter at their stores. Please visit –www.preciousplatinum.in to get additional information on designs and locate a platinum authorised retailer. In order to assure consumers of the purity of platinum jewellery, Platinum Guild India Pvt. Ltd. has appointed Underwriters Laboratories (UL Inc, USA) to audit and monitor its Quality Assurance Scheme. Under this scheme, all authentic platinum jewellery in India comes with a Quality Assurance Card and bears the purity hallmark of “Pt 950” stamped inside the piece. This also serves as an assurance of a ‘buy back’ programme.

Sony SAB heralds its new show, ‘Khidki’ in an innovative way

Sony SAB heralds its new show, ‘Khidki’ in an innovative way The channel has embarked on an aggressive 360 degree marketing campaign to bring alive its promise of real funny stories from across India for its new mini television series Press note: Mumbai, Monday, June 27, 2016: Sony SAB, the light-hearted family entertainment channel of Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), has undertaken an innovative and unique approach in promoting one of its new shows –‘Khidki’. What defines the new mini-series is that ‘real’ life funny stories sourced from audiences from all parts of Indiawill be dramatized, developed and adapted for the small screen. With the intention of crowd sourcing such genuineand cherished stories from viewers, thechannel has embarked on a phase-wise campaign to create awareness about the show and invite entries. ‘Khidki’s ongoing publicitycampaign has met with considerable success generating a total of 12,345 (twelve thousand and three hundred forty-five stories), thus far!The first phase of this campaign was devised to actively scout for comic content from consumers. From partnering with the micro-blogging site – Twitter to run a contest titled ‘#Tweetyourfunnystory’, to a live Q&A session with the producers of the show JD Majethia and Umesh Shukla onTwitter's video-streaming app Periscope, the channel has pulled out all stops in ensuring that it stokes excitement amongst consumers in sharing some of their funniest stories. Sticking to its promise of presenting viewers ‘interesting, real life stories from every corner of India’, SABhas conducted an activation program in long-distance trains like Rajdhani, Shatabadi and Garib Rath. In addition, SAB has alsorun multiple promos on its home channel encouraging consumers to upload their funny stories on the microsite. From ushering the need for people to share some of their heartfelt stories in the first phase of the campaign,SAB has now decided to addmomentum to its campaign movement by undertaking initiatives to drive tune-ins for the show in the second phase. Leaving no stone unturned in creating a buzz about the new show, the channel has embarked on a 9-series illustration-based print advertising campaign, each depicting the kind of story that will be featured in Khidki. The 9-insert campaign is being released across 23 national and regional publications. Further, illustration based outdoor hoardings will be put up across 10 towns.A radio jingle sung by Actor Raghubeer Yadav will be played across Hindi speaking market (HSM) stations and local trains. True to its personality of successfully connecting, entertaining and engaging with viewers, SAB has decided tolaunch ‘Khidki’ in a manner no different. For a show who’s USP is ‘real’ stories, the channel has decided to ride high on the ‘relatability’ aspect by getting its SAB Family Club members to unveil the show in different cities across India. ‘Khidki’s’cast will feature a set of recurring actors like Sarita Joshi, Rajeev Mehta and Lubna Salim to name a few who will portray different characters in different stories, along with narration by host JD Majethia, who is also the producer of the show. Each story will be weaved in episodes designed to last for minimum of three to eight episodes, depending on the length of each story. Khidki premieres on Tuesday, 28th June, every Monday to Friday, 9:30 pm only on SAB TV! About SAB TV: Launched in March 2005, SAB TV is part of the network of television channels owned by Multi Screen Media Pvt. Ltd. With a core brand promise of ‘Asli Mazaa SAB Ke Saath Aata Hai’, the channel strongly believes in showcasing family humour. SAB TV, with its impressive line-up of innovative programs and light-hearted content ranging from daily family comedy to path breaking concepts like silent comedy is dedicated to promoting an enjoyable ‘family-viewing’ experience. Its current programming mix includes Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Chidiyaghar, Baalveer, Badi Dooooor Se Aaye Hai, Woh Teri Bhabhi Hai Pagle, Sahib Biwi Aur Boss and Dr. Bhanumati on Duty. The channel is broadcasted nationally and is available in more than 100 million households in India and internationally in more than 150 countries reaching over 25 million households. For more information, log on to: www.sabtv.com About Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN): Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), (formerly Multi Screen Media Private Ltd.), is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation which owns and operates the Sony Entertainment network of television channels. As a leading television network in India, SPN comprises of Sony Entertainment Television (SET), one of India's leading Hindi general entertainment television channels; MAX, India's premium Hindi movies and special events channel; MAX 2, a second Hindi movie channel showcasing great Indian Cinema; SAB, a family comedy entertainment channel; PIX, the English movie channel; AXN, the leader amongst English Entertainment Channels; AATH, the Bangla movie channel, MIX a refreshing Hindi music channel; SIX and SONY ESPN – the cluster of sports entertainment channels and LIV - the Digital Entertainment Channel, and, SPN’s Motion Pictures division, formerly MSM Motion Pictures. Sony Pictures Networks India is in its 21st year in India.

Ratan Rajput’s item number in SantoshiMaa

The audience heaved a sigh of relief looking at Santoshi (Ratan Rajput) coming back. But it dint end here. She has transformed into a different person all together! The viewers can expect some major drama to happen and off course we won’t let them down. Wondering what next will happen in Santoshi’s life after the ‘Nachaniya’ soul entering her body? Well for starters, brace yourself for an exceptional dance performance by Santoshi. In the upcoming episode, Upasana Singh who plays the character of Madhu takes Santoshi for a baby shower ceremony where she will spike Santoshi’s drink. In high spirits, Santoshi will be seen in a sizzling performance on the song ‘TinkuJiya’ from the movie YamlaPaglaDeewana. Talking about her experience Ratan Rajput says, “Doing a drunk dance never needs any preparations (laughs). During the shoot, there was a lot of crowd and hence I was a little nervous. In my head I thought I am alone here and I only looked at the director while giving my take. All the actors were so supportive especially Ayaz. He would get me a glass of glucose after every take so that my energy level stays up during the performance.” So get ready to watch Santoshi in her Bhojpuri avatar!

VIDEOCON D2H IIFA WEEKENDAND NEXA IIFA AWARDS POWERED BY LE ECO COMMENCE FESTIVITIES IN SPAIN

THE CITY OF MADRID SET FOR A STELLAR WEEK AS BOLLYWOOD DESCENDS ON MADRID FOR ASIA’S BIGGEST AWARDS SHOW ~VIDEOCON D2H IIFA WEEKENDAND NEXA IIFA AWARDS POWERED BY LE ECO COMMENCE FESTIVITIES IN SPAIN~ ~COME BE A PART OF THE IIFA CELEBRATIONS AT IFEMA – FERIA DE MADRID~ - IIFA 2016 to see outstanding acts by the biggest stars in Bollywood including Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, HrithikRoshan, Tiger Shroff, Sonakshi Sinha, Ameesha Patel, SoorajPancholi and Shilpa Shetty - Videocon d2h IIFA Rocks to be hosted by Karan Johar and Fawad Khanwith guest host Manish Pauland the NEXA IIFA Awards to be hosted by Shahid Kapoor and Farhan Akhtar. - Videocon d2h IIFA Rocks to see spell-binding performances by musical megastars Pritam, Kanika Kapoor, Meet Brothers, Benny Dayal, Neeti Mohan, Monali Thakur, Papon along with Mouni Roy, Eli Avram and Daisy Shah who will be performing as well - IIFA Stomp in collaboration with MULAFEST Urban Trends Festival features a line-up that underlines its electronic heart, with pioneering artists from the international scene- electronic artists and musicians like Raghu Dixit Project, B.R.E.E.D, MidivalPunditz featuring Karsh Kale and friends, and Nucleya 23rd June 2016, Madrid:The 17th edition of the Videocon D2H IIFA Weekend and the NEXA IIFA Awards powered by Le Eco began the festivities today in Madrid, Spain.One of Europe’s busiest cultural centers and the football capital of the world - Madrid has come to be known as “A City with Music in Its Soul” and a “City That Knows How To Live”. 2016 also marks the important milestone of Celebrating 60 Years of India-Spain Diplomatic Relations The IIFA Celebrations for 2016 were officially kicked off with the Opening Press Conference held at Hotel Westin Palace, which was attended by media, dignitaries and friends of IIFA.Eminent Bollywood Stars like Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Sridevi, Boney Kapoor, Sanjay LeelaBhansali, ShabanaAzmi, Javed Akhtar, RakeyshOmprakashMehra, BomanIrani, Kabir Khan, Ranveer Singh, Bipasha Basu, Huma Qureshi, VivekOberoi, DiaMirza, RiteishDeshmukh, NehaDhupia, Madhavan, AftabShivdasani, Sohail Khan, SajidNadiadwala, Shriya Saran, SonuSood, Jackie Shroff, RichaChaddha, Frieda Pinto, Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathiare some of the many stars and celebrities participating in the biggest Indian Film Awards show internationally. The press conference was followed by a special teaser screening of the RakeyshOmprakashMehra film- Mirziya. Fans of Indian Cinema can look forward to a string of star-studded events including the IIFA Rocks - a music mega-event held at IFEMA – Feria de Madrid where some of the best artists in the music industry will perform. The FICCI - IIFA Global Business Forum, being organized in association with Camara Spain, - is a platform for international business and networking where global dignitaries and business leaders discuss and connect to create opportunities for India and Spain.. Madrid will also get to experience IIFA Stomp & Rang Jam- a celebration of one of the biggest and most colorful festivals in India – Holi. IIFA will also be an intrinsic feature of the Mulafest this year, Madrid’s annual culture fest that brings together music, art and food all in one place and hosted at IFEMA – Feria de Madrid. The final and most awaited event of the weekend is theNEXAIIFA Awardspowered by Le Eco, a spectacular and glamorous night which honors and celebrates excellence and deserving work in Indian cinema will be held at IFEMA – Feria de Madrid. Andre Timmins, Director, Wizcraft Entertainment International said, “This is the fourth time that IIFA will travel to Europe and Madrid has proved to be the best destination yet. We have been welcomed with open arms by the city and the very spirit of the city is vibrant and colourful just like the culture in India. This Weekend will see some of the most incredible talent from the Indian Film and music Industry on an international stage and we can whole-heartedly be assured that the 17th edition of the IIFA Celebrations will be as outstanding and remarkable as always.” The NEXA IIFA AWARDSpowered by Le Eco and the Videocon d2hIIFA ROCKS will be broadcast on India’s leading Hindi entertainment channel, Colors Viacom18. Commenting on Viacom18’s network wide partnership with IIFA 2016, Sudhanshu Vats, Group CEO, Viacom18 said "The IIFA Weekend brings together the entire film industry making it one of the most-awaited and most-watched Awards ceremony for audiences across the Indian diaspora spread across almost 100 countries. Indian cinema and our talent have made significant inroads globally and we are delighted to extend the IIFA extravaganza across our network. With Colors being the lead global broadcast partner, this year we embrace the IIFAs across our broadcast channels with Rishtey, Rishtey Cineplex, Colors Infinity and MTV. This year we will also be streaming the IIFAs for our digital audiences on our recently-launched VOD platform, Voot." Speaking of the association,Mr. R. S Kalsi, Executive director, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. said“We are delighted to associate with NEXA IIFA Awards 2016 for the second year, last year we showcased our Premium crossover S-Cross at IIFA. This year we will showcase how NEXA is at the forefront of bringing innovation & delivering outstanding experiences. Nexa is not just an automotive brand but also a lifestyle brand. NEXA is all about newer and premium experiences, just like IIFA which builds lifetime experiences and felicitates excellence in Indian cinema at a global stage” Mr.SaurabhDhoot, Executive Chairman - Videocon d2h said, “IIFA awards over the years have grown tremendously in terms of scale and extravaganza. This year’s Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend promises to be yet another milestone with lots of entertainment, glamour & innovation. Videocon d2h is today the 1st Indian media company to be listed on Nasdaq, USA. IIFA and Videocon d2h are perfect examples of Indian brands making a huge mark globally.” Mr. Anil Khera, CEO - Videocon d2h added, “Videocon d2h is proud to continue its association with IIFA for the 8th year in a row. Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend is a spectacular event celebrating talent in the entertainment industry and is a perfect brand fit for us. The IIFA Awards have striven to achieve a perfect balance of public opinion and critical appreciation across the globe. Videocon d2h will continue to support and encourage this endeavour to take Indian Cinema to a global audience.” Speaking on the occasion, Mr Atul Jain, COO Smart Electronics Devices Business, Le Eco said “We see a remarkable synergy between LeEco’s proposition of supertainment as core offering and IIFA’s objective of recreating the magic of Indian cinema and showcasing it to global audiences. As a young company, we view this partnership as a smart, strategic initiative that will help us enhance the affinity for brand LeEco with our consumers. We are delighted to associate with IIFA Awards 2016 and showcase how our ecosystem based business model delivers outstanding lifestyle enhancing experiences to users”. Mr. Pankaj Munjal, Chairman & Managing Director, Hero Cycles Ltd. commented“We are proud to be associated with IIFA as its cause partner. IIFA is undoubtedly one of the best and biggest platforms to reach out to people and encourage them to take up cycling in their lives. Through this association we aim to reach out to millions of fans India and across the world. The event brings together all big Bollywood names under one roof and we want to draw them into this initiative. Through our kiosks at the event, we would invite celebrities to talk about the health and environmental benefits of cycling and encourage their fans and youth to take up the same. These celebrities become perfect ambassador to promote health and fitness among the millions of their fans not just in India but also across the world.” According to Mr.Luis Cueto, Chairman of the Governing Board of IFEMA, “Holding the IIFA AWARDS will be an important global showcase for IFEMA and for Madrid. Our support for this great event for the Indian film industry and its presence on our premises as its headquarters in Spain, will drive our institution's mission to stimulate tourism and generate business opportunities. There is no question that this event will serve to raise Madrid’s profile in Asian markets and encourage investment and business agreements, as well as attracting numerous tourists from India”. Qatar Airways Senior Vice President Europe, Mr. Jonathan Harding said,“We are delighted to be partnering with IIFA to promote this event around the world, to every destination we serve. This partnership truly reflects our core brand value of Going Places Together. The popularity of Indian cinema has grown exponentially over the years, reflected in the scale and extravaganza of the IIFA awards. As one of the fastest growing global airlines, operating two flights a day to Madrid and connecting to more than 150 destinations, Qatar Airways is well-positioned to offer its award-winning services to those attending the IIFA awards this year.” “In Mahou we are very committed with Madrid and its neighbourhoods. This is why we support cultural and leisure activities like the Elephant Parade which for one weekend will fill the streets of Madrid with the joy of India" commentedPablo de la Fuente - Consumer Director Mahou Brand Iberia is the European and Domestic Airline Partner of IIFA 2016. By logging on to www.iberia.com, travellers can take an advantage of a 10% discount on the fair using the promotional code “IIFA”. This promotional is valid for return flights to Madrid from 18th June to 1st July, 2016 for bookings before June 26, 2016. Day 2 of the Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend will feature the FICCI-IIFA Global Business Forum, which will focus on urgent environmental issues that affect the global population. With regard to economic and political relationships, the highlight of this year’s Global Business Forum will be innovation and entrepreneurship that are becoming staple features of an evolving society and bringing out tremendous changes across the world in the way that businesses are forming and altering the face of modern trade and industry and state connectivity. The musical spectacle IIFA Rocks will be hosted by none other than heart throb Fawad Khan alongside renowned Director-Producer Karan Joharwith guest host Manish Paul! IIFA Rocks has always been a perennial star studded affair with a mix of fashion and music. This year, the IIFA Rocks stage will include noted music director-composer-singer Pritam, the melodious sounds fromKanika Kapoor with Meet Brothers, Benny Dayal and Neeti Mohan among others. National-award winner Monali Thakur with Paponwill be serenading the audienceandShilpa Shetty, Ameesha Patel, Mauni Roy, SoorajPancholi, Eli Avram and Daisy Shahwill be performing as well. Alongside the gamut of musical acts and performances, the distinguished Indian Fashion Designer VikramPhadnis will be showcasing a breathtaking Fashion Show. Additionally, another facet of the IIFA extravaganza which is all set to make its way to Madrid, bringing together the best of Spanish and Indian culture is the IIFA Stomp in collaboration with MULAFEST Urban Trends Festival, organized by the MULA community and supported by IFEMA with a line-up that underlines its electronic heart, with pioneering artists from the international scene. The second day of the Weekend will feature a celebration by renowned electronic artists and musicians like Raghu Dixit Project and MidivalPunditz featuring Karsh Kale and friends. Day 3opens with a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity as Shilpa Shetty will conduct the IIFA Stomp Yoga Masterclassat IFEMA – Feria de Madrid which will be followed bythe highlight of the Weekend Celebrations - the NEXAIIFA Awardspowered by Le Eco, hosted by the multitalented FarhanAkhtar and the versatile actor ShahidKapoor. The awards ceremony in Madrid will witness awe-inspiring performances byBollywood's very own crème de la crème Salman Khan, HrithikRoshan, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Sonakshi Sinha and Tiger Shroff among others. The IIFA Stomp celebrations in collaboration with MULAFEST Urban Trends Festival will continue as electronic artists B.R.E.E.D. andNucleya take the stage. Day 4 will conclude the Weekend extravaganza as the IIFA Stomp celebrations in collaboration with MULAFEST Urban Trends Festival bring the Weekend to a close with the IIFA Stomp and Rang Jam with a theme based of one of India’s most colourful festivals -Holi! The party will feature amazing Bollywood remixes, great visuals, henna artistes, Bollywood dancers on stage, Indian street food and performances by 3 of the most well-known DJ’s of India – DJ Amann, DJ Clement, DJ SumitSethi. With the City of Madrid playing host to the Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend and NEXA IIFA Awards2016, The Title Sponsor for the Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend are Videocon D2h, Title Sponsors for the Awards are Maruti Suzuki, the Host Destination Partners in Madrid are the City of Madrid and IFEMA – Feria de Madrid. Le Eco is the Powered by Sponsor and Hero Cycles are the Cause Partners. IIFA Awards celebrations will air exclusively on broadcast partners, Colors TV andMahouand Movistar+will be the co-sponsor of IIFA Celebrations. El Corte Ingles are the ‘Official Retail Partners’ and Qatar Airways is the “Official Airline” for the IIFA celebrations, Clear Channel is “OOH Media Partner” for IIFA and Iberia is the European and Domestic Airline Partner. IIFA 2016 is also supported by Westin Palace, NH Collection, Carnival Cinemas, Nike, Travel Pack, Coca Cola, MarcoAldany, Algeria andKiros ~ ENDS ~

Intex Makes Multitasking Simpler

Intex Makes Multitasking Simpler - Launches Aqua Classic at an attractive price of Rs. 4,444/- New Delhi, June 24, 2016: Intex Technologies has announced the launch of its latest feature rich 3G smart phone – Intex Aqua Classic. The smart phone has been designed to manage multiple applications at once and will be available at an alluring price of Rs 4,444/-. Illustrating tremendous graphic quality, the dual sim, Aqua Classic is equipped with a 5 -inch display offering lively contrast making it the ultimate multimedia device. Assuring damage resistance and toughness, Aqua Classic comes with the Gorilla Glass 3. “At Intex, it has been our continuous effort to empower our consumers by paying attention to their ever evolving desires. With the launch of new Aqua Classic, we are looking to offer a unified smartphone experience, which makes their lives simpler and at the same time more amazing with benefits that come with the smartphone. With the latest design and diverse color variants, we are positive that the Aqua classic will be highly appreciated in the market by our customers. ” stated Mr. Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, Mobile Business Head, Intex Technologies. The 5MP rear camera is perfect for the young users who love to click on the move and upload them on social media websites instantly. The smartphone is equipped with dual camera that offer an enhanced, yet seamless photography experience. The device is powered by a 2100 mAh Li –ion battery which offers its users up to 6 hours of talk - time along with a standby time of up to 210 hours. This also features other pre-loaded applications like, Matrabhasha, Clean Master, Hike Messenger, Mobikwik, Freecharge, Saavn and Opera Mini.

ShekharRavjiani roped in as the coach on &TV’s The Voice India Kids

ShekharRavjiani roped in as the coach on &TV’s The Voice India Kids The sensitive, soft-spoken and simple composer-singer ShekharRavjiani has been roped in as one of the coaches on &TV’s The Voice India Kids. The internationally acclaimed singing reality show The Voice that was presented in India by the channel, took the nation by a storm. And now the channel is all set to extend the franchise with the The Voice India Kids which will offer the nation’s talented youngsters aged between 6 - 14 years the biggest platform to exhibit their singing prowess. Singer ShekharRavjiani says, "I've always enjoyed being a mentor when it comes to children and was happy that I could work around my schedule to make myself available to judge The Voice. It's always good to be a part of a show like The Voice that plays a role in unearthing the sheer musical talent that the children of our country possess. Looking forward to the experience." Do not forget to catch the first season of The Voice India Kids only on &TV

Home décor ideas this Eid-ul-Fitr

Home décor ideas this Eid-ul-Fitr ~ Brighten up your Iftaar party with festive décor tips by Kansai Nerolac ~ Every festival brings some new colour, hope and happiness to life. Eid is a celebration of the spirit of kindness and brings to close a month of fasting. Popularly known as Eid-ul-Fitrit is a special occasion celebrated with pomp and generosity. Our homesare the backdrop for these festivities where we greet and host friends and family. Kansai Nerolac, one of the largest decorative paint manufacturers in India suggests you gift your home with the Eidi of a fresh vibrant coat of paint and some other easy makeover tips to add some extra zing to your festivities. Adorn your home with flowers: An elegant way to decoratethat never gets old! Add fragrance to your living and dining areas for Eid celebrations with flowers. Fill your vases with colourful flowers and put them on display to complement your wall colours and themes. For homes sporting a ‘Raw’ unfinished look set up vases with dried fronds and bamboo shoots. If your home decor is spring inspired or ‘Lush’ pair brightly coloured walls with white flowers and vice versa. Consider adding a few arrangements near the entrance of your home to greet guests in welcome. A slightly non traditional but green gifting idea could also be to give guests window flower boxes as takeaways. Create an accent wall: There is so much that a simple splash of HD paint on your walls can do to your home. Paint your home to welcome the festive season. If you feel like time is running out to paint your home before Eid, consider doing up just one feature wall in each room. Prioritise the living and dining rooms where you will be having guests over for the grand Iftaar party. Choosepaints with a HD (high definition) finish toamplify the festive feel of your room. HD Paints with have high washability so you can be rest assured that all splashes and stains will come off easily and the walls look as good as new well after your celebrations have ended. Textured walls are the new favourites. They not only add more character to the room, but also serve as talking points among friends and family. Lanterns, Light and candles: Eid décor feels incomplete without creative lighting. Add a few small spot lights to your main area to put emphasis on your home’s focal points. Do ensure that the lighting you select complements your wall colours. Too many bright white lights in a room with pastel coloured walls will make the lighting appear harsh. Instead opt for warm, yellow mood lighting that will help in exude a welcoming aura. Create corners with soft white lights and cushions for guests. Antique styled lanterns are particularly popular currently. On table-top these lamps serve as great centrepieces. Consider placing them on the floor if you prefer larger lanterns to add character to your room decor. Stringing rice lights along windowsills, room corners and door frames helps enhance the dreamy feel and create some great ‘selfie’ spots as well. Memory Wall: There are a lot of things that can be used to decorate the walls of a home in a tasteful manner. Wallswith family pictures and frames tell a story and can create focal points for any room. A collage of family pictures will set everyone reminiscing, creating a sociable atmosphere and give guests plenty to talk about. Consider collecting family pictures, or simply pick your favourites from Facebook or Instagram. Beautiful Islamic verses from the Quran may also be framed and displayed as wall hangingsor may be painted on the wall directly. Crockery: No Eid is complete without a sumptuous spread of food. What better way to greet family and friends than with delicate china and porcelain crockery? Share your exquisitely crockery with those you love the most this Eid. Present the food in stylish platters to leave a lasting impression on your guest’s. Complement your dining sets and place holders with wall colours and offset these with distinctly styled decanters and dessert stands. About Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd: With a rich heritage of over 90 years in the paint industry, Kansai Nerolac Paints is one of the largest paint companies in India and the leader in industrial segment. A wholly owned subsidiary of Kansai Paints, the sixth largest paint company worldwide, Kansai Nerolac manufactures a diversified range of products ranging from decorative paint coatings for homes, offices, hospitals and hotels to sophisticated industrial coatings for industries. Kansai Nerolac has established itself as a leader in product innovation with its initiatives including no added lead, Low VOC and HD finishes with brands like Impression & Excel. Through its product portfolio and customer awareness campaigns to promote environmental sensitivity, KNPL is trying in its own way to gift a sustainable future. www.nerolac.com For further information, contact: PR24x7 Network Limited Atul Malikram 9755020247 amg24x7@gmail.com

Mumbai, India –PR 24x7 Network Limited a leading PR agency in India announced its partnership with Novum Worldwide. The partnership between this two aims at strengthening the resolve to enable and empower customers to work with committed communication experts from across the world. Novum Worldwide works with experienced players of industry to guarantee quality and excellent results. Stretching from Dubai to South Africa and beyond, Novum Worldwide is the brainchild of the Dutch communication agency Glasnost. Speaking on the occasion Mr. Atul Malikram, Director of PR 24x7 Network Limited, India said, ‘We at PR 24x7 believe that the only way forward is to connect, collaborate and build lasting relationships. In Today’s world to be effective and grow in any field, We need to break geographical barriers and reach out to people across the world. We see Novum Worldwide as a platform where clients and agencies around the world can meet, share their knowledge and look at possibilities of working together”. Wouter Glaser, founder Novum Worldwide, explains: "We launched Novum Worldwide to grasp the growing business opportunities in other countries. Many international agencies have neither the dedication nor the expertise to get good results for a good price in different countries. We aim to become the Air BnB or Uber of the communication world. But we had to do lot of groundwork first. And agencies that can offers the bestre ferences, a personal touch, creativity, and modern strategy can be part of Novum Worldwide." The network will be extended in the near future. About PR 24x7 Network Limited PR 24x7 Network Limited, is a leading PR company of India. “Winner of the prestigious Chanakya Award for the Most Promising PR Agency 2016”. PR 24x7 is one of the most organized companies with and experienced team. Founded in 2006, the company apart from registering tremendous growth in business since inception has won the recognition from clients in varied sectors. Our strengths lie in being able to manage crisis situations and to reach out to the remotest corners on India. Headed by Atul Malikram, PR 24x7 sets a reputation of staying on the edge of change in the public relations industry. It is the only PR Company having ISO 9001:2008 certificate for maintaining global standards and SA 8000:2008 certificate for implementing corporate social responsibilities. Our commitment to Social causes is very strong and we help organisations plan and execute their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives.They are members of PRCAI (Public relations consultants association of India), an organization representing public relation consultant of the country and IGCC (Indo German Chamber of commerce) which facilitates business between India and Germany. About Novum Worldwide Novum Worldwide is a network of communication agencies in the Adriatic Region, Australia, Austria, the Baltic States, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, the Persian Gulf, South Africa, South-East Asia, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK – all specializing in PR and media coverage. The working methods are open and transparent without kick-backs or mark-ups. Novum Worldwide is an initiative of the communication agency Glasnost in the Netherlands.

Mumbai, India –PR 24x7 Network Limited a leading PR agency in India announced its partnership with Novum Worldwide. The partnership between this two aims at strengthening the resolve to enable and empower customers to work with committed communication experts from across the world. Novum Worldwide works with experienced players of industry to guarantee quality and excellent results. Stretching from Dubai to South Africa and beyond, Novum Worldwide is the brainchild of the Dutch communication agency Glasnost. Speaking on the occasion Mr. Atul Malikram, Director of PR 24x7 Network Limited, India said, ‘We at PR 24x7 believe that the only way forward is to connect, collaborate and build lasting relationships. In Today’s world to be effective and grow in any field, We need to break geographical barriers and reach out to people across the world. We see Novum Worldwide as a platform where clients and agencies around the world can meet, share their knowledge and look at possibilities of working together”. Wouter Glaser, founder Novum Worldwide, explains: "We launched Novum Worldwide to grasp the growing business opportunities in other countries. Many international agencies have neither the dedication nor the expertise to get good results for a good price in different countries. We aim to become the Air BnB or Uber of the communication world. But we had to do lot of groundwork first. And agencies that can offers the bestre ferences, a personal touch, creativity, and modern strategy can be part of Novum Worldwide." The network will be extended in the near future. About PR 24x7 Network Limited PR 24x7 Network Limited, is a leading PR company of India. “Winner of the prestigious Chanakya Award for the Most Promising PR Agency 2016”. PR 24x7 is one of the most organized companies with and experienced team. Founded in 2006, the company apart from registering tremendous growth in business since inception has won the recognition from clients in varied sectors. Our strengths lie in being able to manage crisis situations and to reach out to the remotest corners on India. Headed by Atul Malikram, PR 24x7 sets a reputation of staying on the edge of change in the public relations industry. It is the only PR Company having ISO 9001:2008 certificate for maintaining global standards and SA 8000:2008 certificate for implementing corporate social responsibilities. Our commitment to Social causes is very strong and we help organisations plan and execute their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives.They are members of PRCAI (Public relations consultants association of India), an organization representing public relation consultant of the country and IGCC (Indo German Chamber of commerce) which facilitates business between India and Germany. About Novum Worldwide Novum Worldwide is a network of communication agencies in the Adriatic Region, Australia, Austria, the Baltic States, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, the Persian Gulf, South Africa, South-East Asia, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK – all specializing in PR and media coverage. The working methods are open and transparent without kick-backs or mark-ups. Novum Worldwide is an initiative of the communication agency Glasnost in the Netherlands.

Ratan Rajput’s item number in SantoshiMaa

Ratan Rajput’s item number in SantoshiMaa The audience heaved a sigh of relief looking at Santoshi (Ratan Rajput) coming back. But it dint end here. She has transformed into a different person all together! The viewers can expect some major drama to happen and off course we won’t let them down. Wondering what next will happen in Santoshi’s life after the ‘Nachaniya’ soul entering her body? Well for starters, brace yourself for an exceptional dance performance by Santoshi. In the upcoming episode, Upasana Singh who plays the character of Madhu takes Santoshi for a baby shower ceremony where she will spike Santoshi’s drink. In high spirits, Santoshi will be seen in a sizzling performance on the song ‘TinkuJiya’ from the movie YamlaPaglaDeewana. Talking about her experience Ratan Rajput says, “Doing a drunk dance never needs any preparations (laughs). During the shoot, there was a lot of crowd and hence I was a little nervous. In my head I thought I am alone here and I only looked at the director while giving my take. All the actors were so supportive especially Ayaz. He would get me a glass of glucose after every take so that my energy level stays up during the performance.” So get ready to watch Santoshi in her Bhojpuri avatar! Watch SantoshiMaa from Monday to Friday at 9pm only on &TV

I’m a fan of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan: Remo D’Souza

I’m a fan of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan: Remo D’Souza Remo D’Souza, the Godfather of dance is all prepped up to become an esteem judge for the show Dance+, the upcoming sensation on STAR Plus. He is extremely excited to showcase his contestants on the show this season and to hunt India’s next dancing star. We all know our Super judge’s passion for dancing but there is something more that Remo loves and pursues in his life. Martial arts, is the other craft he practices and is a devoted follower of the two iconic names in this field. Talking about the same, he said, “Dance and action are very close to my heart because I use to do martial arts before dance. I am a huge fan of Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. They are my favorite action heroes.” Talking about his upcoming film, Remo D’Souza added, “I always wanted to do different kinds of films. That’s why my first film F.A.L.T.U was not on dance but on college education. Then I made two films on dance. After that an action film -A Flying Jatt.” Watch Remo D’Souzaon Dance + Season 2, from 2nd July onwards every Saturday & Sunday at 8 pm.

Mohit Abrol steps in instead of Cezzane Khan in Gangaa

Mohit Abrol steps in instead of Cezzane Khan in Gangaa Recently the tellyworld was abuzz with the news of Cezzane Khan making a comeback on TV with &TV’s Gangaa. But looks like the fans have to wait a bit longer to see the handsome actor on screen! Cezanne had been finalized by the channel and was about to start shooting for the show too. But things didn’t materialize at the last moment and the latest we hear is that Mohit Abrol has been roped in instead of Cezanne to play the parallel lead on the show. The actor has carved a niche for himself in the television industry and it will be quite interesting to see his entry on the show. On being a part of &TV’s Gangaa Mohit Abrol quoted, “It’s a privilege to be a part of an interesting show like Gangaa that focusses on social issues prevailing in the society. I hope the audience will extend their support and appreciate my character.” Looks like Cezzane’s loss is Mohit’s gain! Tune in to Gangaa every Monday - Friday 8:30pm only on &TV

THE CITY OF MADRID SET FOR A STELLAR WEEK AS BOLLYWOOD DESCENDS ON MADRID FOR ASIA’S BIGGEST AWARDS SHOW

THE CITY OF MADRID SET FOR A STELLAR WEEK AS BOLLYWOOD DESCENDS ON MADRID FOR ASIA’S BIGGEST AWARDS SHOW ~VIDEOCON D2H IIFA WEEKENDAND NEXA IIFA AWARDS POWERED BY LE ECO COMMENCE FESTIVITIES IN SPAIN~ ~COME BE A PART OF THE IIFA CELEBRATIONS AT IFEMA – FERIA DE MADRID~ - IIFA 2016 to see outstanding acts by the biggest stars in Bollywood including Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, HrithikRoshan, Tiger Shroff, Sonakshi Sinha, Ameesha Patel, SoorajPancholi and Shilpa Shetty - Videocon d2h IIFA Rocks to be hosted by Karan Johar and Fawad Khanwith guest host Manish Pauland the NEXA IIFA Awards to be hosted by Shahid Kapoor and Farhan Akhtar. - Videocon d2h IIFA Rocks to see spell-binding performances by musical megastars Pritam, Kanika Kapoor, Meet Brothers, Benny Dayal, Neeti Mohan, Monali Thakur, Papon along with Mouni Roy, Eli Avram and Daisy Shah who will be performing as well - IIFA Stomp in collaboration with MULAFEST Urban Trends Festival features a line-up that underlines its electronic heart, with pioneering artists from the international scene- electronic artists and musicians like Raghu Dixit Project, B.R.E.E.D, MidivalPunditz featuring Karsh Kale and friends, and Nucleya 23rd June 2016, Madrid:The 17th edition of the Videocon D2H IIFA Weekend and the NEXA IIFA Awards powered by Le Eco began the festivities today in Madrid, Spain.One of Europe’s busiest cultural centers and the football capital of the world - Madrid has come to be known as “A City with Music in Its Soul” and a “City That Knows How To Live”. 2016 also marks the important milestone of Celebrating 60 Years of India-Spain Diplomatic Relations The IIFA Celebrations for 2016 were officially kicked off with the Opening Press Conference held at Hotel Westin Palace, which was attended by media, dignitaries and friends of IIFA.Eminent Bollywood Stars like Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Sridevi, Boney Kapoor, Sanjay LeelaBhansali, ShabanaAzmi, Javed Akhtar, RakeyshOmprakashMehra, BomanIrani, Kabir Khan, Ranveer Singh, Bipasha Basu, Huma Qureshi, VivekOberoi, DiaMirza, RiteishDeshmukh, NehaDhupia, Madhavan, AftabShivdasani, Sohail Khan, SajidNadiadwala, Shriya Saran, SonuSood, Jackie Shroff, RichaChaddha, Frieda Pinto, Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathiare some of the many stars and celebrities participating in the biggest Indian Film Awards show internationally. The press conference was followed by a special teaser screening of the RakeyshOmprakashMehra film- Mirziya. Fans of Indian Cinema can look forward to a string of star-studded events including the IIFA Rocks - a music mega-event held at IFEMA – Feria de Madrid where some of the best artists in the music industry will perform. The FICCI - IIFA Global Business Forum, being organized in association with Camara Spain, - is a platform for international business and networking where global dignitaries and business leaders discuss and connect to create opportunities for India and Spain.. Madrid will also get to experience IIFA Stomp & Rang Jam- a celebration of one of the biggest and most colorful festivals in India – Holi. IIFA will also be an intrinsic feature of the Mulafest this year, Madrid’s annual culture fest that brings together music, art and food all in one place and hosted at IFEMA – Feria de Madrid. The final and most awaited event of the weekend is theNEXAIIFA Awardspowered by Le Eco, a spectacular and glamorous night which honors and celebrates excellence and deserving work in Indian cinema will be held at IFEMA – Feria de Madrid. Andre Timmins, Director, Wizcraft Entertainment International said, “This is the fourth time that IIFA will travel to Europe and Madrid has proved to be the best destination yet. We have been welcomed with open arms by the city and the very spirit of the city is vibrant and colourful just like the culture in India. This Weekend will see some of the most incredible talent from the Indian Film and music Industry on an international stage and we can whole-heartedly be assured that the 17th edition of the IIFA Celebrations will be as outstanding and remarkable as always.” The NEXA IIFA AWARDSpowered by Le Eco and the Videocon d2hIIFA ROCKS will be broadcast on India’s leading Hindi entertainment channel, Colors Viacom18. Commenting on Viacom18’s network wide partnership with IIFA 2016, Sudhanshu Vats, Group CEO, Viacom18 said "The IIFA Weekend brings together the entire film industry making it one of the most-awaited and most-watched Awards ceremony for audiences across the Indian diaspora spread across almost 100 countries. Indian cinema and our talent have made significant inroads globally and we are delighted to extend the IIFA extravaganza across our network. With Colors being the lead global broadcast partner, this year we embrace the IIFAs across our broadcast channels with Rishtey, Rishtey Cineplex, Colors Infinity and MTV. This year we will also be streaming the IIFAs for our digital audiences on our recently-launched VOD platform, Voot." Speaking of the association,Mr. R. S Kalsi, Executive director, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. said“We are delighted to associate with NEXA IIFA Awards 2016 for the second year, last year we showcased our Premium crossover S-Cross at IIFA. This year we will showcase how NEXA is at the forefront of bringing innovation & delivering outstanding experiences. Nexa is not just an automotive brand but also a lifestyle brand. NEXA is all about newer and premium experiences, just like IIFA which builds lifetime experiences and felicitates excellence in Indian cinema at a global stage” Mr.SaurabhDhoot, Executive Chairman - Videocon d2h said, “IIFA awards over the years have grown tremendously in terms of scale and extravaganza. This year’s Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend promises to be yet another milestone with lots of entertainment, glamour & innovation. Videocon d2h is today the 1st Indian media company to be listed on Nasdaq, USA. IIFA and Videocon d2h are perfect examples of Indian brands making a huge mark globally.” Mr. Anil Khera, CEO - Videocon d2h added, “Videocon d2h is proud to continue its association with IIFA for the 8th year in a row. Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend is a spectacular event celebrating talent in the entertainment industry and is a perfect brand fit for us. The IIFA Awards have striven to achieve a perfect balance of public opinion and critical appreciation across the globe. Videocon d2h will continue to support and encourage this endeavour to take Indian Cinema to a global audience.” Speaking on the occasion, Mr Atul Jain, COO Smart Electronics Devices Business, Le Eco said “We see a remarkable synergy between LeEco’s proposition of supertainment as core offering and IIFA’s objective of recreating the magic of Indian cinema and showcasing it to global audiences. As a young company, we view this partnership as a smart, strategic initiative that will help us enhance the affinity for brand LeEco with our consumers. We are delighted to associate with IIFA Awards 2016 and showcase how our ecosystem based business model delivers outstanding lifestyle enhancing experiences to users”. Mr. Pankaj Munjal, Chairman & Managing Director, Hero Cycles Ltd. commented“We are proud to be associated with IIFA as its cause partner. IIFA is undoubtedly one of the best and biggest platforms to reach out to people and encourage them to take up cycling in their lives. Through this association we aim to reach out to millions of fans India and across the world. The event brings together all big Bollywood names under one roof and we want to draw them into this initiative. Through our kiosks at the event, we would invite celebrities to talk about the health and environmental benefits of cycling and encourage their fans and youth to take up the same. These celebrities become perfect ambassador to promote health and fitness among the millions of their fans not just in India but also across the world.” According to Mr.Luis Cueto, Chairman of the Governing Board of IFEMA, “Holding the IIFA AWARDS will be an important global showcase for IFEMA and for Madrid. Our support for this great event for the Indian film industry and its presence on our premises as its headquarters in Spain, will drive our institution's mission to stimulate tourism and generate business opportunities. There is no question that this event will serve to raise Madrid’s profile in Asian markets and encourage investment and business agreements, as well as attracting numerous tourists from India”. Qatar Airways Senior Vice President Europe, Mr. Jonathan Harding said,“We are delighted to be partnering with IIFA to promote this event around the world, to every destination we serve. This partnership truly reflects our core brand value of Going Places Together. The popularity of Indian cinema has grown exponentially over the years, reflected in the scale and extravaganza of the IIFA awards. As one of the fastest growing global airlines, operating two flights a day to Madrid and connecting to more than 150 destinations, Qatar Airways is well-positioned to offer its award-winning services to those attending the IIFA awards this year.” “In Mahou we are very committed with Madrid and its neighbourhoods. This is why we support cultural and leisure activities like the Elephant Parade which for one weekend will fill the streets of Madrid with the joy of India" commentedPablo de la Fuente - Consumer Director Mahou Brand Iberia is the European and Domestic Airline Partner of IIFA 2016. By logging on to www.iberia.com, travellers can take an advantage of a 10% discount on the fair using the promotional code “IIFA”. This promotional is valid for return flights to Madrid from 18th June to 1st July, 2016 for bookings before June 26, 2016. Day 2 of the Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend will feature the FICCI-IIFA Global Business Forum, which will focus on urgent environmental issues that affect the global population. With regard to economic and political relationships, the highlight of this year’s Global Business Forum will be innovation and entrepreneurship that are becoming staple features of an evolving society and bringing out tremendous changes across the world in the way that businesses are forming and altering the face of modern trade and industry and state connectivity. The musical spectacle IIFA Rocks will be hosted by none other than heart throb Fawad Khan alongside renowned Director-Producer Karan Joharwith guest host Manish Paul! IIFA Rocks has always been a perennial star studded affair with a mix of fashion and music. This year, the IIFA Rocks stage will include noted music director-composer-singer Pritam, the melodious sounds fromKanika Kapoor with Meet Brothers, Benny Dayal and Neeti Mohan among others. National-award winner Monali Thakur with Paponwill be serenading the audienceandShilpa Shetty, Ameesha Patel, Mauni Roy, SoorajPancholi, Eli Avram and Daisy Shahwill be performing as well. Alongside the gamut of musical acts and performances, the distinguished Indian Fashion Designer VikramPhadnis will be showcasing a breathtaking Fashion Show. Additionally, another facet of the IIFA extravaganza which is all set to make its way to Madrid, bringing together the best of Spanish and Indian culture is the IIFA Stomp in collaboration with MULAFEST Urban Trends Festival, organized by the MULA community and supported by IFEMA with a line-up that underlines its electronic heart, with pioneering artists from the international scene. The second day of the Weekend will feature a celebration by renowned electronic artists and musicians like Raghu Dixit Project and MidivalPunditz featuring Karsh Kale and friends. Day 3opens with a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity as Shilpa Shetty will conduct the IIFA Stomp Yoga Masterclassat IFEMA – Feria de Madrid which will be followed bythe highlight of the Weekend Celebrations - the NEXAIIFA Awardspowered by Le Eco, hosted by the multitalented FarhanAkhtar and the versatile actor ShahidKapoor. The awards ceremony in Madrid will witness awe-inspiring performances byBollywood's very own crème de la crème Salman Khan, HrithikRoshan, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Sonakshi Sinha and Tiger Shroff among others. The IIFA Stomp celebrations in collaboration with MULAFEST Urban Trends Festival will continue as electronic artists B.R.E.E.D. andNucleya take the stage. Day 4 will conclude the Weekend extravaganza as the IIFA Stomp celebrations in collaboration with MULAFEST Urban Trends Festival bring the Weekend to a close with the IIFA Stomp and Rang Jam with a theme based of one of India’s most colourful festivals -Holi! The party will feature amazing Bollywood remixes, great visuals, henna artistes, Bollywood dancers on stage, Indian street food and performances by 3 of the most well-known DJ’s of India – DJ Amann, DJ Clement, DJ SumitSethi. With the City of Madrid playing host to the Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend and NEXA IIFA Awards2016, The Title Sponsor for the Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend are Videocon D2h, Title Sponsors for the Awards are Maruti Suzuki, the Host Destination Partners in Madrid are the City of Madrid and IFEMA – Feria de Madrid. Le Eco is the Powered by Sponsor and Hero Cycles are the Cause Partners. IIFA Awards celebrations will air exclusively on broadcast partners, Colors TV andMahouand Movistar+will be the co-sponsor of IIFA Celebrations. El Corte Ingles are the ‘Official Retail Partners’ and Qatar Airways is the “Official Airline” for the IIFA celebrations, Clear Channel is “OOH Media Partner” for IIFA and Iberia is the European and Domestic Airline Partner. IIFA 2016 is also supported by Westin Palace, NH Collection, Carnival Cinemas, Nike, Travel Pack, Coca Cola, MarcoAldany, Algeria andKiros ~ ENDS ~

The Kapil Sharma Show tops the non-fiction category

The Kapil Sharma Show tops the non-fiction category - Races to number one show in Maharashtra on television – - Sunday’s episode** is the highest rated episodes amongst reality shows of 2016 - It’s celebration time for the cast of Sony Entertainment Television’s The Kapil Sharma Show! Since its launch, Kapil and his team have ensured a perfect weekend dose of entertainment for its ardent followers. Be it Kapil's unmatched wit, Sunil Grover's Rinku Bhabhi style singing and dancing, Kiku Sharda's Bumper Lottery avatar or Ali Asgar's Nani act, the audience have lauded the show making it one of the most popular shows on television. With the presence of some of the most renowned celebrities as Kappu's guests has only added to the fun factor. The show’s ever-growing popularity and viewers’ love for artists is clearly visible from its ratings. The episode featuring the Sairaat team was the first time a Marathi movie was being promoted on a national platform and the cast and crew were thrilled about the same. Kapil’s fun interaction with the leads Rinku Rajguru and Akaash Thosar, their Marathi enactment of popular Bollywood dialogues and the popular zhingat dance had the audience glued to their television screens. The episode garnered 6649 (‘000) impressions, making it the number one show in non-fiction category. With 1980 (‘000) impressions, the show takes top slot in Maharashtra within HGEC. The laurels don’t end here. The episode is also the highest rated non-fiction episode in 2016 with a record breaking impressions of 8398 (‘000).

Home décor ideas this Eid-ul-Fitr

Home décor ideas this Eid-ul-Fitr ~ Brighten up your Iftaar party with festive décor tips by Kansai Nerolac ~ Every festival brings some new colour, hope and happiness to life. Eid is a celebration of the spirit of kindness and brings to close a month of fasting. Popularly known as Eid-ul-Fitrit is a special occasion celebrated with pomp and generosity. Our homesare the backdrop for these festivities where we greet and host friends and family. Kansai Nerolac, one of the largest decorative paint manufacturers in India suggests you gift your home with the Eidi of a fresh vibrant coat of paint and some other easy makeover tips to add some extra zing to your festivities. Adorn your home with flowers: An elegant way to decoratethat never gets old! Add fragrance to your living and dining areas for Eid celebrations with flowers. Fill your vases with colourful flowers and put them on display to complement your wall colours and themes. For homes sporting a ‘Raw’ unfinished look set up vases with dried fronds and bamboo shoots. If your home decor is spring inspired or ‘Lush’ pair brightly coloured walls with white flowers and vice versa. Consider adding a few arrangements near the entrance of your home to greet guests in welcome. A slightly non traditional but green gifting idea could also be to give guests window flower boxes as takeaways. Create an accent wall: There is so much that a simple splash of HD paint on your walls can do to your home. Paint your home to welcome the festive season. If you feel like time is running out to paint your home before Eid, consider doing up just one feature wall in each room. Prioritise the living and dining rooms where you will be having guests over for the grand Iftaar party. Choosepaints with a HD (high definition) finish toamplify the festive feel of your room. HD Paints with have high washability so you can be rest assured that all splashes and stains will come off easily and the walls look as good as new well after your celebrations have ended. Textured walls are the new favourites. They not only add more character to the room, but also serve as talking points among friends and family. Lanterns, Light and candles: Eid décor feels incomplete without creative lighting. Add a few small spot lights to your main area to put emphasis on your home’s focal points. Do ensure that the lighting you select complements your wall colours. Too many bright white lights in a room with pastel coloured walls will make the lighting appear harsh. Instead opt for warm, yellow mood lighting that will help in exude a welcoming aura. Create corners with soft white lights and cushions for guests. Antique styled lanterns are particularly popular currently. On table-top these lamps serve as great centrepieces. Consider placing them on the floor if you prefer larger lanterns to add character to your room decor. Stringing rice lights along windowsills, room corners and door frames helps enhance the dreamy feel and create some great ‘selfie’ spots as well. Memory Wall: There are a lot of things that can be used to decorate the walls of a home in a tasteful manner. Wallswith family pictures and frames tell a story and can create focal points for any room. A collage of family pictures will set everyone reminiscing, creating a sociable atmosphere and give guests plenty to talk about. Consider collecting family pictures, or simply pick your favourites from Facebook or Instagram. Beautiful Islamic verses from the Quran may also be framed and displayed as wall hangingsor may be painted on the wall directly. Crockery: No Eid is complete without a sumptuous spread of food. What better way to greet family and friends than with delicate china and porcelain crockery? Share your exquisitely crockery with those you love the most this Eid. Present the food in stylish platters to leave a lasting impression on your guest’s. Complement your dining sets and place holders with wall colours and offset these with distinctly styled decanters and dessert stands. About Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd: With a rich heritage of over 90 years in the paint industry, Kansai Nerolac Paints is one of the largest paint companies in India and the leader in industrial segment. A wholly owned subsidiary of Kansai Paints, the sixth largest paint company worldwide, Kansai Nerolac manufactures a diversified range of products ranging from decorative paint coatings for homes, offices, hospitals and hotels to sophisticated industrial coatings for industries. Kansai Nerolac has established itself as a leader in product innovation with its initiatives including no added lead, Low VOC and HD finishes with brands like Impression & Excel. Through its product portfolio and customer awareness campaigns to promote environmental sensitivity, KNPL is trying in its own way to gift a sustainable future. www.nerolac.com

Raja R. Bundela One Man Open to Any Number of Challenges

Raja R. Bundela One Man Open to Any Number of Challenges What would the world do if there were no men (or women) who had the unique ability of handling several opportunities and challenges at the same time? Raja R. Bundela is one such man who inspires this question. He was a young man full of ambitions and ideas in a place like Bundelkhand. He joined the National School of Drama, studied cinema at the FTII, and came to Bombay to try his talent as an actor. He started with theatre and worked with some of the stalwarts like Naseeruddin Shah and Om Puri. Films were the next step and he found the opportunities and made the best use of them. He was a co-founder of a theatre group. He founded his own film production company, Prayaas Productions, he got into politics and has a favourite cause, to have an independent state of Bundelkhand. He is truly a man who can walk several paths at the same time. He has produced “Pratha”, one of the first films of Irrfan Khan. He has directed “Alex Hindustani” and is now eagerly waiting to see the release of “Dil To Deewana Hai” which he has directed in spite of his many pre-occupations but his love for cinema towering above everything else. Raja R. Bundela, a very busy man talks from New Delhi. Excerpts… From acting to production to direction….how has the journey been? After passing out from NSD and then a stint at the Pune Film Institute (FTII) we had to survive. Those were pre- TV days where there was no money but lots of passion. I was a co- founder member of Majma group along with Om Puri and Naseeruddin Shah, my NSD seniors. Later I joined Nadira Babbar’s ‘Ekjute’ and then joined my wife Susmita Mukherjee, who had started ‘Naatak Company’. During this time I was also busy acting in cinema notably in films like “Aadharshila”, “Brijbhoomi”, “Swarg”, “Shola aur Shabnam”, “Vijeta” and “Swati”. But I was not happy with the way my work was going so I formed my production company ‘Prayaas Productions’ in 1994. We did a lot of work for Zee, Sony, Nepc, etc like ‘Scandal’, ‘O’Maria, ‘Yeh Shaadi Nahi Ho Sakti’, ‘Miltey Hai Break Ke Baad’ and ‘Rajpath’. While directing the award winning TV serial ‘Mujhe Chaand Chaahiye’ for Zee, my colleague decided to move on to cinema and that is how I landed directing the major chunk of the show. Your first film was “Pratha” with Irrfan Khan? Yes, way back, before Irrfan Khan had become Irrfan Khan (laughs). It was a social subject about religious corruption and he played the crooked temple thief. The film was received well commercially as well as critically and went to several festivals. Tell us about your Hollywood film ‘That Game Of Chess’ It was a wonderful opportunity I got to direct a film in the US. It was a small budget independent film but because the crew had worked in Hollywood, it was called a Hollywood film. The story is about a boy who gives three commitments to his father before setting off from India that he will stay away from wine, women, and excessive wealth in the line of Mahatma Gandhi’s ideology. How he fails and how a foreigner brings him to track forms a major part of this crossover movie. ‘Dil To Deewana Hai’ is releasing next week. What stalled the movie? Hats off to my dynamic producer Deepak Sharma for being able to release the film after an intense struggle. I always believe that if one producer is allowed to survive, he will create food for thousands of families. So many films are ready, lying in cans, unable to see the light of day but we are happy our movie will be out in the world soon. It is a love story set in Malaysia where there is intense conflict between first generation immigrants and their children. It stars Raj Babbar and Zeenat Aman. Tahir Hussain Sahab liked the subject for his stepson Haider Khan whose innocence and charm was needed for the role. Sada, the dusky south Indian heroine of ‘Aniyan’ is paired opposite him. You were in the Congress, than changed to BJP? After the death of my leader, the baton fell into my hands. Despite seven rivers, Bundelkhand has no power; there is 48% illiteracy, 63% migration, 1181 farmers’ suicides last year alone, that giving out freebies in the name of development will not solve the issue. I joined the Congress and lost with a tiny margin during the 2004 Lok Sabha elections. I believed that like Telengana, Vidarbha, Poorvanchal, Bundelkhand would get Statehood. I èven formed my own party ‘Bundelkhand Congress’ but we did not stand a chance with our limited resources. Then I too became part of the Modi wave, the incorruptible iron man with dreams of a better India. Though I work within the framework of the party as a worker, I still work for my mission of a separate statehood for Bundelkhand. We have heard that you have made a film called ‘Alex Hindustani’ with Om Puri, Kulbhushan Kharbanda. When is that releasing? The famous historian Ayodhya Prasad Kumud shared with me a real story of the son of a political agent who worked in pre Independence Bundelkhand, and how the young British lad got so convinced with the Indian struggle for freedom that he took on the mighty British Empire to earn himself the name of Alex Hindustani. I am looking for a distributor but like we all know it is far easier to make a film than sell it especially if it does not meet the commercial parameters. We have heard that along with your wife you have started some art school in your village? My wife and I have created a small art village in Orccha, Bundelkhand, MP, set on six acres of land on the banks of the Betwa river. We are trying to retain traditional arts which are in danger as there is a lot of migration due to lack of employment. We are also planning a film hub which will cater to small 1 CR budget movies made in Awadhi, Malvi, Bundeli and Chhattisgarhi, languages. For more details Atul Malikram@9755020247

So You Think You Can Sing!

So You Think You Can Sing! The timeless diva of Bollywood Madhuri Dixit who has proved her mettle in dancing and acting has now added another feather in her cap. Madhuri who is currently seen judging dance reality show So You Think You Can Dance surprised everyone with her singing. Shekhar Ravjiani, Neeti Mohan and Shaan who recently visited the sets for promoting their upcoming singing reality show ‘The Voice India Kids’ requested Madhuri to sing. A very sporting Madhuri obliged to their request and decided to perform. The only song which came instantly to her mind was ‘Dholna’ from her movie Dil Toh Pagal Hai. Shekhar Ravjiani added, “Madhuri is the epitome of grace, beauty and love. She is something else!” Get ready this Saturday to watch Madhuri sing and set the stage on fire! Watch So You Think You Can Dance every Saturday and Sunday at 8:30pm only on &TV

Raja R. Bundela One Man Open to Any Number of Challenges

Raja R. Bundela One Man Open to Any Number of Challenges What would the world do if there were no men (or women) who had the unique ability of handling several opportunities and challenges at the same time? Raja R. Bundela is one such man who inspires this question. He was a young man full of ambitions and ideas in a place like Bundelkhand. He joined the National School of Drama, studied cinema at the FTII, and came to Bombay to try his talent as an actor. He started with theatre and worked with some of the stalwarts like Naseeruddin Shah and Om Puri. Films were the next step and he found the opportunities and made the best use of them. He was a co-founder of a theatre group. He founded his own film production company, Prayaas Productions, he got into politics and has a favourite cause, to have an independent state of Bundelkhand. He is truly a man who can walk several paths at the same time. He has produced “Pratha”, one of the first films of Irrfan Khan. He has directed “Alex Hindustani” and is now eagerly waiting to see the release of “Dil To Deewana Hai” which he has directed in spite of his many pre-occupations but his love for cinema towering above everything else. Raja R. Bundela, a very busy man talks from New Delhi. Excerpts… From acting to production to direction….how has the journey been? After passing out from NSD and then a stint at the Pune Film Institute (FTII) we had to survive. Those were pre- TV days where there was no money but lots of passion. I was a co- founder member of Majma group along with Om Puri and Naseeruddin Shah, my NSD seniors. Later I joined Nadira Babbar’s ‘Ekjute’ and then joined my wife Susmita Mukherjee, who had started ‘Naatak Company’. During this time I was also busy acting in cinema notably in films like “Aadharshila”, “Brijbhoomi”, “Swarg”, “Shola aur Shabnam”, “Vijeta” and “Swati”. But I was not happy with the way my work was going so I formed my production company ‘Prayaas Productions’ in 1994. We did a lot of work for Zee, Sony, Nepc, etc like ‘Scandal’, ‘O’Maria, ‘Yeh Shaadi Nahi Ho Sakti’, ‘Miltey Hai Break Ke Baad’ and ‘Rajpath’. While directing the award winning TV serial ‘Mujhe Chaand Chaahiye’ for Zee, my colleague decided to move on to cinema and that is how I landed directing the major chunk of the show. Your first film was “Pratha” with Irrfan Khan? Yes, way back, before Irrfan Khan had become Irrfan Khan (laughs). It was a social subject about religious corruption and he played the crooked temple thief. The film was received well commercially as well as critically and went to several festivals. Tell us about your Hollywood film ‘That Game Of Chess’ It was a wonderful opportunity I got to direct a film in the US. It was a small budget independent film but because the crew had worked in Hollywood, it was called a Hollywood film. The story is about a boy who gives three commitments to his father before setting off from India that he will stay away from wine, women, and excessive wealth in the line of Mahatma Gandhi’s ideology. How he fails and how a foreigner brings him to track forms a major part of this crossover movie. ‘Dil To Deewana Hai’ is releasing next week. What stalled the movie? Hats off to my dynamic producer Deepak Sharma for being able to release the film after an intense struggle. I always believe that if one producer is allowed to survive, he will create food for thousands of families. So many films are ready, lying in cans, unable to see the light of day but we are happy our movie will be out in the world soon. It is a love story set in Malaysia where there is intense conflict between first generation immigrants and their children. It stars Raj Babbar and Zeenat Aman. Tahir Hussain Sahab liked the subject for his stepson Haider Khan whose innocence and charm was needed for the role. Sada, the dusky south Indian heroine of ‘Aniyan’ is paired opposite him. You were in the Congress, than changed to BJP? After the death of my leader, the baton fell into my hands. Despite seven rivers, Bundelkhand has no power; there is 48% illiteracy, 63% migration, 1181 farmers’ suicides last year alone, that giving out freebies in the name of development will not solve the issue. I joined the Congress and lost with a tiny margin during the 2004 Lok Sabha elections. I believed that like Telengana, Vidarbha, Poorvanchal, Bundelkhand would get Statehood. I èven formed my own party ‘Bundelkhand Congress’ but we did not stand a chance with our limited resources. Then I too became part of the Modi wave, the incorruptible iron man with dreams of a better India. Though I work within the framework of the party as a worker, I still work for my mission of a separate statehood for Bundelkhand. We have heard that you have made a film called ‘Alex Hindustani’ with Om Puri, Kulbhushan Kharbanda. When is that releasing? The famous historian Ayodhya Prasad Kumud shared with me a real story of the son of a political agent who worked in pre Independence Bundelkhand, and how the young British lad got so convinced with the Indian struggle for freedom that he took on the mighty British Empire to earn himself the name of Alex Hindustani. I am looking for a distributor but like we all know it is far easier to make a film than sell it especially if it does not meet the commercial parameters. We have heard that along with your wife you have started some art school in your village? My wife and I have created a small art village in Orccha, Bundelkhand, MP, set on six acres of land on the banks of the Betwa river. We are trying to retain traditional arts which are in danger as there is a lot of migration due to lack of employment. We are also planning a film hub which will cater to small 1 CR budget movies made in Awadhi, Malvi, Bundeli and Chhattisgarhi, languages. For more details Atul Malikram@9755020247

ITM University Raipur Observes International Yoga Day on 21.06.2016

ITM University Raipur Observes International Yoga Day on 21.06.2016 ITM University Raipur celebrated the yoga day with great pomp and show. Large number of students, faculty and staff members attended the function with absolute enthusiasm. The function was inaugurated by Air Commodore Dr Sanjay Kumar VSM, Vice Chancellor ITM University Raipur. During his inaugural speech Dr Sanjay Kumar stated that India is Yog Guru for all the countries of the world. He cited many examples of great saints of this country who perfectionised the art of yoga. He made special mention of Indian Scriptures, Particularly patanjali authored epics where yoga is considered as ultimate Nirvana state of life. Dr Sanjay himself is a yoga practitioner stressed upon that with regular practice of yoga an individual always remains in a state of youthfulness and feels energetic. The ultimate power of healthy life can be derived from yoga only without any intervention of medical science. He laid stress that yoga must be taught to every child from the preprimary to higher educational Air Commodore Dr Sanjay Kumar VSM further said – "it is by now acknowledged worldwide that Yoga has the advantage of being able to provide a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, and is a perfect way towards harmony between man and nature. It is important, however, that Yoga is practiced correctly and in a disciplined manner to tap into its full potential. Adding further he said that yoga should be a part of individual’s life and must be practiced regularly to bring physical and mental discipline to achieve a peaceful body and mind. The event was marked by yoga trainer MsJayashree Khakhariya of Raipur in which she demonstrated basics of yoga and how to lead a healthy life. She demonstrated few Asana’slike Surya Namaskar,VarkshaAsan and Asana’s to increase concentration which is very important for all in their personal and professional life. Dr Monika Sethi,Head School of Management and Research in her concluding speech said that “the students must develop the habit of doing yoga which will not only increase their concentration but will also help to increase confidence. She reckoned many benefits of early rising and practicing yoga. Speaking to the assembly she also pointed out the contribution of yoga in maintaining fitness and good health and how it helps students to memorize something and understand a concept and its context. She said that yoga is the scientific way of living healthy and increasing life expectancy. It keeps the physician away and helps various parts of the body perform their functions smoothly in proper coordination. It brings a divine glow on the face and makes us wise and positive. The International yoga Day was attended by students of ITM University, Registrar, Heads and Staff in which they learned the basics of yoga and finds benefit of wellbeing. http://malikram.blogspot.in/2016/06/itm-university-raipur-observes.html

Fair & Lovely offers 14 hours long lasting fairness with its latest offering- Fair & Lovely Powder Cream

Fair & Lovely offers 14 hours long lasting fairness with its latest offering- Fair & Lovely Powder Cream The revolutionary Fair & Lovely Powder Cream is a breakthrough fairness formulation that combines brightening powder with fairness cream Mumbai, June 23, 2016: Fair & Lovely, the pioneer of skin lightening creams and face care expert, extends its portfolio by introducing the new Fair & Lovely Powder Cream. Created with a breakthrough fairness formulation, the revolutionary product is the perfect blend of brightening powder with fairness cream. Fair & Lovely Powder Cream offers an instant and lasting fairness for up to 14 hours while keeping the skin nourished, giving you a flawless look throughout the day. The answer to every woman’s beauty needs,Fair & Lovely Powder cream cuts down the time consuming ritual of touch ups by giving you a set look for the whole day. The product was developed keeping in mind the need of millions of young Indian women who spend the major part of their day outside the house, attending college or travelling which leaves little scope of checking their look time and again. There is nothing worse than having a roller coaster day and in between checking your look to see that the glow has completely vanished. You try to overcome dullness by reapplying fairness cream every 3-4 hours or applying powder on top of the cream to mitigate the oil build-up. Fair& Lovely Powder Cream gives your skin a shine-free soft smooth look that keeps your fairand radiant look set throughout the day. Why Powder Cream? Skip the hassle of constantly checking your look with the new Fair & Lovely Powder Cream that ensures instant & long lasting fairness for not 1 or 2 but 14 hours. The unique brightening powder absorbs oil and the advanced multivitamin creams gives you expert treatment like fairness,helping you maintain a long lasting fairness look. Fair & Lovely Powder Cream blends naturally with Indian skin tones adding a soft & smooth glow to the skin, leading to flawless fairness all day long. Process of applying Dot the cream across a cleansed face & neck & gently blend in. The new Fair & Lovely Powder Cream is available at for Rs.55 for 18g, Rs.115 for 40 gm. So be it the first day in office, or college, or just a fun outing with friends this summer, make Fair & Lovely Powder Cream part of your daily skin regime. About Fair & Lovely: Since 1975, Fair & Lovely has been a pioneer in safe and efficacious skin lightening – democratizing face care for millions of Indian women, and becoming the one of the largest selling face brands in India/countries that it operates About Hindustan Unilever Limited: Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is India's largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods Company touching the lives of two out of three Indians. HUL works to create a better future every day. We help people feel good, look good and get more out of life with brands and services that are good for them and goo for others.

Raja R. Bundela One Man Open to Any Number of Challenges

Raja R. Bundela One Man Open to Any Number of Challenges What would the world do if there were no men (or women) who had the unique ability of handling several opportunities and challenges at the same time? Raja R. Bundela is one such man who inspires this question. He was a young man full of ambitions and ideas in a place like Bundelkhand. He joined the National School of Drama, studied cinema at the FTII, and came to Bombay to try his talent as an actor. He started with theatre and worked with some of the stalwarts like Naseeruddin Shah and Om Puri. Films were the next step and he found the opportunities and made the best use of them. He was a co-founder of a theatre group. He founded his own film production company, Prayaas Productions, he got into politics and has a favourite cause, to have an independent state of Bundelkhand. He is truly a man who can walk several paths at the same time. He has produced “Pratha”, one of the first films of Irrfan Khan. He has directed “Alex Hindustani” and is now eagerly waiting to see the release of “Dil To Deewana Hai” which he has directed in spite of his many pre-occupations but his love for cinema towering above everything else. Raja R. Bundela, a very busy man talks from New Delhi. Excerpts… From acting to production to direction….how has the journey been? After passing out from NSD and then a stint at the Pune Film Institute (FTII) we had to survive. Those were pre- TV days where there was no money but lots of passion. I was a co- founder member of Majma group along with Om Puri and Naseeruddin Shah, my NSD seniors. Later I joined Nadira Babbar’s ‘Ekjute’ and then joined my wife Susmita Mukherjee, who had started ‘Naatak Company’. During this time I was also busy acting in cinema notably in films like “Aadharshila”, “Brijbhoomi”, “Swarg”, “Shola aur Shabnam”, “Vijeta” and “Swati”. But I was not happy with the way my work was going so I formed my production company ‘Prayaas Productions’ in 1994. We did a lot of work for Zee, Sony, Nepc, etc like ‘Scandal’, ‘O’Maria, ‘Yeh Shaadi Nahi Ho Sakti’, ‘Miltey Hai Break Ke Baad’ and ‘Rajpath’. While directing the award winning TV serial ‘Mujhe Chaand Chaahiye’ for Zee, my colleague decided to move on to cinema and that is how I landed directing the major chunk of the show. Your first film was “Pratha” with Irrfan Khan? Yes, way back, before Irrfan Khan had become Irrfan Khan (laughs). It was a social subject about religious corruption and he played the crooked temple thief. The film was received well commercially as well as critically and went to several festivals. Tell us about your Hollywood film ‘That Game Of Chess’ It was a wonderful opportunity I got to direct a film in the US. It was a small budget independent film but because the crew had worked in Hollywood, it was called a Hollywood film. The story is about a boy who gives three commitments to his father before setting off from India that he will stay away from wine, women, and excessive wealth in the line of Mahatma Gandhi’s ideology. How he fails and how a foreigner brings him to track forms a major part of this crossover movie. ‘Dil To Deewana Hai’ is releasing next week. What stalled the movie? Hats off to my dynamic producer Deepak Sharma for being able to release the film after an intense struggle. I always believe that if one producer is allowed to survive, he will create food for thousands of families. So many films are ready, lying in cans, unable to see the light of day but we are happy our movie will be out in the world soon. It is a love story set in Malaysia where there is intense conflict between first generation immigrants and their children. It stars Raj Babbar and Zeenat Aman. Tahir Hussain Sahab liked the subject for his stepson Haider Khan whose innocence and charm was needed for the role. Sada, the dusky south Indian heroine of ‘Aniyan’ is paired opposite him. You were in the Congress, than changed to BJP? After the death of my leader, the baton fell into my hands. Despite seven rivers, Bundelkhand has no power; there is 48% illiteracy, 63% migration, 1181 farmers’ suicides last year alone, that giving out freebies in the name of development will not solve the issue. I joined the Congress and lost with a tiny margin during the 2004 Lok Sabha elections. I believed that like Telengana, Vidarbha, Poorvanchal, Bundelkhand would get Statehood. I èven formed my own party ‘Bundelkhand Congress’ but we did not stand a chance with our limited resources. Then I too became part of the Modi wave, the incorruptible iron man with dreams of a better India. Though I work within the framework of the party as a worker, I still work for my mission of a separate statehood for Bundelkhand. We have heard that you have made a film called ‘Alex Hindustani’ with Om Puri, Kulbhushan Kharbanda. When is that releasing? The famous historian Ayodhya Prasad Kumud shared with me a real story of the son of a political agent who worked in pre Independence Bundelkhand, and how the young British lad got so convinced with the Indian struggle for freedom that he took on the mighty British Empire to earn himself the name of Alex Hindustani. I am looking for a distributor but like we all know it is far easier to make a film than sell it especially if it does not meet the commercial parameters. We have heard that along with your wife you have started some art school in your village? My wife and I have created a small art village in Orccha, Bundelkhand, MP, set on six acres of land on the banks of the Betwa river. We are trying to retain traditional arts which are in danger as there is a lot of migration due to lack of employment. We are also planning a film hub which will cater to small 1 CR budget movies made in Awadhi, Malvi, Bundeli and Chhattisgarhi, languages. For more details Atul Malikram@9755020247

FATWA ISSUED AGAINST JIMMY SHERGILL IN 12 HOURS OF THE FILM BEING BANNED IN UTTAR PRADESH

FATWA ISSUED AGAINST JIMMY SHERGILL IN 12 HOURS OF THE FILM BEING BANNED IN UTTAR PRADESH Upcoming political drama Shorgul lands itself in a major soup and this time actor Jimmy Shergill has also been dragged into the controversy for his alleged role in the multi-starrer film that is inspired by Sangeet Soam. Days after a PIL was filed against the makers of the film for spreading communal disharmony and maligning political public figures, 24 FPS Films Production, Shorgul was in for another major jolt that came in the form of a Fatwa issued by Khamman Peer Baba Committee to Jimmy Shergill and the makers. In a recent development, the District Magistrate has declined screening of Shorgul in all theatres across Muzzafarnagar, Kandhla, Meerut, Bhavani as the film touches upon very sensitive issue and will lead to communal riots. Now Lucknow and Kanpur have also been added to the list. Inspite of the Censor Board snipping the words Godhra and Gau Ganga from the film, a PIL was filed against the film by Milan Som from VHP requesting for a stay on the release of the film. We got our hands on the Fatwa which states that a seasoned actor like Jimmy Shergill has hurt the sentiments of the Muslim community by enacting scenes that will cause unrest in the community through the dialogues and scene depictions. Additionally Jimmy will not allowed to be shoot in Uttar Pradesh and the board will not let the film release in the region and ensure a ban is imposed on the film because of its poor taste in portrayal of the Muslim community Addressing the Fatwa, Swatantra Vijay Singh, Producer, Shorgul states, “Yes we have received the PIL and the Fatwa but as we have stated earlier our film is a cinematic recreation of various tragic incidents that have transpired in the past. Our film will decode the humanity-intolerance equation in the most non-controversial manner. We want audiences to wake up and not allow themselves to be a slave to bureaucratic fixtures. We believe no one can banShorgul if the population supports films like these.” Addressing the UP Ban, Aman Sngh, Co-Producer, Shorgul, “We have repeatedly stated the fact that Shorgul is not a depiction of any specific incident or occurrence, but a reflection of what happens in our society, bringing out issues that concern the Nation. Uttar Pradesh is just the backdrop. However this news is extremely unfortunate and sad, we want to question these authorities on why they are particularly stopping the film in specific areas. Are they afraid of anything in particular? Don’t the people of Uttar Pradesh have the right to see what happening in our country! Every citizen has the right to watch this film as the film raises the voice of the common man.” Jimmy Shergill is currently in Canada. Shorgul is a national expose that will bring to the forefront subjects that hold contemporary relevance like Kairana, Muzzafarnagar Riots, Babri Masjid and Godhra riots causing a few political feathers to ruffle with elections just around the corner! On one side the common viewers are eager to see this film, although on the other the religious leaders, politicians and so forth have already shown their displeasure towards it.

India and South Asia – Major Growth Driver for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics

India and South Asia – Major Growth Driver for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics Mumbai,June 2016 – Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a global leader in the clinical diagnostic industry and headquartered out of Brea, CA, USA announced that it is ramping up its commercial focus on the Indian subcontinent with a series of steps that will help substantially increase its customer base─ small- to large-volume hospital pathology laboratories. The company created a new structure for high growth markets, and has officially elevated India and South Asia as a key market and driver of diagnostics core growth. The move allows for increased transparency and visibility into specific and localized product-level initiatives to drive growth within the region. Confirming this development, Mr. Ganesh Ramaswamy, Senior Vice President, High Growth Markets, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics said, “India is one of the fastest growing markets in diagnostics field and has its own unique opportunities and challenges. In order to address these opportunities and provide customized solutions that cater to the Indian market, we have decided to carve out India into a separate region of focus. This will ensure that we are much more attentive to our customers’ feedback and are able to accelerate our timelines in rolling out products, services and solutions based on local requirements.” As a first step, the company recently launched its compact five-parthematology analyzer – the DxH 500 which is perfectly suited for over 15,000 small to mid-sized laboratories spread across the country. This cost effective analyzer will make state-of-the-art technology more affordable to not just Tier 2 and Tier 3 labs but also for smaller laboratories within metropolitan cities. Mr. Giridhar Baliga, Managing Director, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics said, “This is an exciting time for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics in India with the top management earnestly committed to creating products and solutions for the entire range of laboratories and hospitals within the region. The requirements of customers and patients here are vastly different from those in the Western world. While the Indian customers want top class quality and the very latest technology, they expect these to be available at an affordable price, especially as diagnostics tests expenses are still out of pocket for out-patients.” Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has made significant investment into its Software Development Center at Bangalore. “This further cements our longer-term commitment in India”, added Ganesh Ramaswamy. He further added, “The facility at Bangalore is state-of-the-art and is being scaled up rapidly to staff over 400 Specialized Software Professionals engaged in developing and enhancing software for our current as well as future products. We are also looking at other initiatives such as Local Manufacturing, Center of Excellence Development and bringing out more cost-effective products for other clinical streams as our next steps towards localizing products for the Indian market.” About Beckman Coulter— Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, part of the Danaher Corporation, develops clinical diagnostic products that help advance and optimize the clinical laboratory. Beckman Coulter's instruments, systems and tests help streamline processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and speed the delivery of results. For 80 years, Beckman Coulter has been a global leader devoted to providing solutions to laboratories of all sizes, offering a broad portfolio of chemistry, immunoassay, hematology, urinalysis, microbiology, automation and information systems. Beckman Coulter is dedicated to advancing healthcare for every person. For more information, visit www.beckmancoulter.com. For further information, contact: PR24x7 Network Limited Atul Malikram 9755020247 amg24x7@gmail.com