Monday, 9 May 2016

&TV’s So You Think You Can Dance surprise Mumbai with a flashmob to unveil Housefull 3's song Taang Uthake

~ SYTYCD Host Rithvik Dhanjani launched the song ‘Taang Uthake’ with Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez & Mika Singh at Infinity mall ~ Mumbai, May 7, 2016: Mumbaikars were treated to a surprise performance on Friday, May 6th, 2016 as &TV’s So You Think You Can Dance host Rithvik Dhanjani and contestants along with Housefull 3 cast - Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Abhishek Bachchan and Mika Singh descended at Infinity Mall, Malad to take part in a ‘flashmob’ to launch their song ‘Taang Uthake’. Starting with the contestants, the ‘flash mob’ quickly grew, with the performers emerging from all corners of the crowd dancing to the catchy tune. The people present at the mall were quite surprised to suddenly see their favourite bollywood actor’s dance away. The song featuring Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri and Lisa Haydon has been composed by noted music director Sohail Sen. The song features the voices of Mika Singh, Neeti Mohan and Mamta Sharma. “I am really happy to see such phenomenal talent of So You Think You Can Dance who performed with us today. I hope they succeed in life with their dreams”, said Jacqueline Fernandez. “It was really a unique flashmob performance and was a lot of fun to interact with the live crowd and see their reaction on the song. All in all a great experience, all thanks to &TV and So You Think You Can Dance to put up a great show where Street and Stage contestants came together”, said host Rithvik Dhanjani. The World’s biggest dance show will see contestants being challenged to master several dance styles of which, one will win the prestigious title of ‘India’s favourite dancer’ in the battle of Street v/s Stage. Do not forget to tune in to So You Think You Can Dance every Sat - Sun 8.30 pm only on &TV For further information, contact: PR24x7 Network Limited Atul Malikram 9755020247 amg24x7@gmail.com

Friday, 6 May 2016

ETIHAD AIRWAYS CELEBRATES AIRBUS A380 DEBUT IN INDIA

ETIHAD AIRWAYS CELEBRATES AIRBUS A380 DEBUT IN INDIA WITH DAZZLING BOLLYWOOD DANCE FLASH MOB A Bollywood-style flash mob added colour, music, dance and glamour to Etihad Airways’ official Airbus A380 India launch event in Mumbai last night. (May 4). The spectacular show, choreographed by renowned Indian dancer Terrence Lewis, also saw cabin crew from Etihad Airways and strategic partner Jet Airways in a spontaneous performance with members of the entertainer’s dance troupe. Leading figures from government and diplomatic circles, business houses and the travel trade attended the spectacular cocktail event, hosted by Etihad Airways management from head office in Abu Dhabi and Mumbai at a leading downtown hotel in India’s commercial capital. Guests were treated to another surprise with an appearance by members of the Mumbai Indians, defending champions of the popular annual IPL cricket tournament currently taking place in India. Etihad Airways and Jet Airways jointly sponsor the team. A full display of the award-winning interiors of Etihad Airways’ flagship aircraft gave guests an opportunity to experience the comforts and ambience of the A380 cabins first hand. These included The Residence – the commercial airline industry’s only three-room suite in the air featuring a living room, ensuite shower room, double bedroom with a Savoy-trained butler – together with a First Apartment and Business Studio. Earlier this week, Etihad Airways debuted its A380 in India with daily scheduled flights between Abu Dhabi and Mumbai, becoming the airline’s fourth destination featuring the world’s largest passenger aircraft. With its A380s already operating from Abu Dhabi to New York, London and Sydney, the aircraft will also be inducted on the Abu Dhabi – Melbourne route from June 1. Picture Captions: Pic 1: Feeling at home in The Residence – Etihad Airways’ A380 flagship three-room suite – during a launch event in Mumbai, are Mumbai Indians international cricketing stars (from left): West Indies’ Kieron Pollard, India’s Harbhajan Singh, coach Ricky Ponting from Australia, and team captain Rohit Sharma from India. Pic 2: Etihad Airways and Jet Airways cabin crew take part in a spontaneous Bollywood-style dance flash mob at the airline’s A380 launch event in Mumbai. Pic 3: The Mumbai Indians cricket team, jointly sponsored by Etihad Airways and Jet Airways, is pictured flanking senior management from both airlines during Etihad’s A380 India launch event in Mumbai. The airlines’ management, from centre left: Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways Chief Commercial Officer; Amit Agarwal, Jet Airways Acting CEO; and Neerja Bhatia, Etihad Airways Vice President Indian Subcontinent. Pic 4: Pallavi Kapadia, President of Incredible Vacations, won a pair of Business Class tickets on Etihad Airways’ A380 from Mumbai, during a launch event promoting the airline’s A380 India debut. She is pictured left, with Mumbai Indians team captain Rohit Sharma; Neerja Bhatia, Etihad Airways Vice President Indian Subcontinent; Mumbai Indians coach Ricky Ponting; and spin bowler Harbhajan Singh. Pic 5: Etihad Airways and Jet Airways crew at the Mumbai launch event promoting Etihad’s A380 debut in India. For further information, contact: PR24x7 Network Limited Atul Malikram 9755020247 amg24x7@gmail.com

Thursday, 5 May 2016

VIVO IPL2016 reaches a record-breaking 266 million viewers in its second week

VIVO IPL2016 reaches a record-breaking 266 million viewers in its second week SONY MAX, SONY SIX& SONY ESPN(part of Sony Pictures Networks India), the official broadcastersof the VIVO IPL, continue to grow in the secondweek of the T20 cricket tournament after just 16 matches. • VIVO IPL has achieved a cumulative reach of 266 million continuing to build a larger audience base than ever before in its first fortnight. • With rural data being reported for the first time, the response has been great with a 43% reach from rural. • 46% viewership is from female viewers which make VIVO IPL a truly family inclusive event. • In terms of the audience profile, VIVO IPL is the most watched amongst the 22-30 year olds. • Top performing markets are Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka &Gujarat. • Sony MAX grew from being theNo.1 channel in HSM in week 1 to being the No.1 channel at an All India level in week 2. The leading T20 tournament, VIVO IPL 2016, has continued its winning performance and clocked a significant growth in its 2ndweek notwithstanding the power cuts(source: BARC newsletters)which led to the drop in the total television viewership pulling it to the lowest at the HSM level. For further information, contact: PR24x7 Network Limited Atul Malikram 9755020247 amg24x7@gmail.com

UNDER A VIDARBHA-BUNDELKHAND INITIATIVE OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION FOR NEW STATES (NFNS), “NEW STATES FOR NEW INDIA” CAMPAIGN

UNDER A VIDARBHA-BUNDELKHAND INITIATIVE OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION FOR NEW STATES (NFNS), “NEW STATES FOR NEW INDIA” CAMPAIGN New Delhi 3rd May 2016, With a demand for the formation of Vidarbha and Bundelkhand States, as part of the ‘New States for New India’ Campaign, will be launch by the National Federation for New States (NFNS). A press conference is going to be conducted on 5th of May 2016 at 3.00 P.M. at the Press Club of India, Raisina Road, (opposite Chelmsford Club), New Delhi. The event will be attended by Mr. Raja Bundela, the Working President & a Film Artiste who hails from Bundelkhand, Mr Munish Tamang General Secretary Gorkhaland and Mr Pramod Boro Joint Secretary Bodoland. That a part, the President of NFNS, has resigned from the prestigious post that of the Advocate-General, for the State of Maharashtra, on the issue of division of Maharashtra into atleast two new States, Marathwada & Vidarbha. And, in the context of the giant State of U.P., which is supposed to be bigger than 114 Countries of the world in terms of population as well as geographical area, is now sought to be divided into atleast three States, based on historical, cultural, ecological and economic criteria. The event will reiterate the need to look at the demand for creation of new States, as a tool for good-governance, and that it will in this context, that the NFNS will be demanding the re-mapping of India. For more details please contact: Atul Malikram @ 9755020247 amg24x7@gmail.com

Wednesday, 4 May 2016

MUMBAI REIMAGINES LUXURY WITH ETIHAD AIRWAYS

MUMBAI REIMAGINES LUXURY WITH ETIHAD AIRWAYS’ FIRST AIRBUS A380 SERVICE TO INDIA World’s Largest Passenger Jet Features Airline’s Award-Winning Three-Room Suite, The Residence Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has introduced Mumbai to its Airbus A380 network with the launch of daily scheduled flights featuring its award-winning The Residence – the world’s first three-room suite on a commercial airliner. Flight EY204 from Abu Dhabi landed at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai last night (May 1) on the celebrated occasion of Maharashtra Day, the 56th anniversary of the state’s formation. Mumbai becomes the airline’s fourth A380 destination following London Heathrow, Sydney and New York, with Melbourne set to join on June 1. Etihad Airways senior management team led by Mohammed Al Bulooki, Vice President Commercial UAE, flew on the inaugural flight, arriving to a traditional lamp lighting ceremony attended by officials from the airline and Mumbai airport operator, GVK. Due to the current water crisis currently gripping the State of Maharashtra, Etihad Airways decided not to proceed with a customary water salute that typically marks the arrival of an airline’s first flight to an airport. The choice of Maharashtra Day to launch the world’s largest passenger jet to India reinforced the airline’s commitment to the country; to meet an increase in demand for air services; and to support growing trade and tourism in India. With the aircraft upgrade, Etihad Airways is able to offer an all-A380 daily service in both directions between Mumbai and New York JFK International with a seamless connection over Abu Dhabi, along with the unique USA customs border protection which enables guests to pre-clear US customs in Abu Dhabi. The service is operated as a codeshare flight with Etihad Airways’ strategic Indian partner Jet Airways. James Hogan, Etihad Airways President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “Etihad Airways is a young, innovative airline, yet a long-time supporter of the buoyant Indian aviation industry, operating to this diverse country since 2004 when Mumbai became the launch pad of our operations here. “Bringing our flagship product to India with additional seat capacity demonstrates our overwhelming undertaking to one of the world’s fastest growing economies, helping fulfil growing demand and meeting travellers’ expectations for superior products and services. Key feeder markets to and from Europe, North America and the Middle East will also benefit greatly from the upgraded service. “Our commitment to India is unequivocal, having built a robust and successful route network with our own dedicated services and those of our partner Jet Airways which, combined, give us 20 per cent market share, making us the largest contributors of passenger traffic to and from India, bigger than any other international airline.” The two carriers currently operate 254 flights a week from 15 destinations in India to Abu Dhabi and beyond to a wide network of cities across all Continents. Both carriers codeshare on each other’s services to and from India. Neerja Bhatia, Vice President Indian Subcontinent, added: “We are delighted to showcase our innovative The Residence featuring a living room, shower and bedroom, and our revolutionary First Apartments and Business Studios on the new daily A380 Mumbai flights that give our guests the very best onboard experiences with unmatched luxury and comfort. “Maharashtra is one of the largest states in India, and its capital Mumbai is a cosmopolitan, dynamic and popular city. Mumbai to New York represents the largest premium travel market out of India, and with the busy holiday season upon us, it is the perfect time to bring our newest product to Mumbai. We look forward to welcoming travellers from Mumbai and surrounding cities as we believe the A380 will appeal to a much wider customer base keen to experience the aircraft and its services to Abu Dhabi and onward connecting points.” Rajeev Jain, Chief Executive Officer of Mumbai International Airport Ltd, said: “We at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport are delighted to welcome Etihad Airways’ A380 to Mumbai. “We appreciate that Etihad Airways chose Mumbai, a testimony to their discerning customers who fly from the city. The state-of-the art operational and customer facilities at Terminal 2 and the fly-by-wire A380 will be in good company. I am sure the operations of Etihad Airways’ A380 will be a delightful experience for all passengers and lead to robust growth in travel in the days to come.” The inaugural A380 Mumbai operational crew included 22 all-Indian cabin crew and Indian pilots, Captain Ramesh Krishna, from Hyderabad, and First Officer Irfan Rizvi, from Mumbai. Captain Krishna said on arrival: “It’s a great honour to fly Etihad Airways’ first A380 into India with today’s launch serevice to Mumbai. Being Indian and living and working in the UAE, this truly is a day of pride for me, my home country and my adopted country to fly our largest aircraft into India for the first time.” Etihad Airways’ A380 features a total capacity of 496 seats – up to two guests in The Residence, nine First Apartments, 70 Business Studios, and 415 Economy Smart Seats. The airline has taken the finest details from the best service hospitality establishments around the world to redefine the A380 travel experience – from the comfort of a seat and finest cuisine to new inflight amenities and extensive entertainment options. Inflight chefs create a made-to-order dining experience from a larder of fresh ingredients for guests travelling in The Residence and First Class. Onboard Food and Beverage Managers, with experience of working in luxury hotels and top restaurants, guide guests travelling in Business Class through the extensive menu options available and provide recommendations on the perfect accompaniment for their meals. And a Flying Nanny trained by the world-famous Norland College in the UK, is onboard every A380 to provide dedicated childcare support for families travelling with young children. The Residence is an ultra-private, three-room suite featuring a living room with a 32” LCD monitor, bedroom with a double bed, separate en-suite shower room and dedicated personal Butler trained at the world-renowned Savoy Butler Academy in London to look after the needs of its discerning guests. The cabin also comes with a private chef ready to custom-create menus to order. The nine First Apartments in First Class are private living spaces featuring a flat-screen television, a chilled mini-bar, personal vanity unit, wardrobe and a fully equipped shower room for the exclusive use of First Class guests. The 70-configured Business Studios are located on the upper deck of the A380, all offering direct aisle access, a fully flat bed and an increase of 20 per cent in personal space. The Lobby, a luxurious lounge located between the First Class and Business Class cabins, features two comfortable sofas and a staffed bar, enhancing the sense of serenity. The main deck features 415 Economy Smart Seats which offer unique ergonomic fixed-wing headrests, lumbar support and an 11-inch personal, high-definition monitor screen to enjoy over 750 hours of on-demand movies, TV programmes, improved gaming and live TV news and sports via the state-of-the-art Panasonic eX3 entertainment system. The A380 operates on one of the five-daily scheduled flights between Mumbai and Abu Dhabi. Etihad Airways operates three flights and Jet Airways operates two. The Mumbai A380 also offers guests with connections to and from popular destinations such as London, Paris, Manchester, Chicago, San Francisco, Toronto, Bahrain, Doha and Jeddah. Flights to and from Mumbai can be booked at www.etihad.com, via Etihad Airways Contact Centres or travel agents. Etihad Airways’ one-way fares, including taxes and surcharges, in The Residence in either direction between Abu Dhabi and Mumbai are approximately US$ 5,000; between London and Mumbai, approximately, US$ 26,000; and between New York and Mumbai approximately US$ 38,000. For further information, contact: PR24x7 Network Limited Atul Malikram 9755020247 amg24x7@gmail.com

Big basket sees huge surge in demand for organic juices & ayurvedic drinks this summer

Press Release Big basket sees huge surge in demand for organic juices & ayurvedic drinks this summer Bangalore, April 30 2016: bigbasket, India’s largest online supermarket, has seen an 86% increase in demand for organic juices and ayurvedic drinks this summer, according to an in- house survey. This summer there seems to be a clear shift to healthier and natural thirst quenchers in beverages that customer buy as sales for carbonated beverages have comparatively grown by a much lower percentage. “Our survey shows that customers are becoming more and more health conscious and are moving from traditional soft drinks to healthier organic and ayurvedic juices,” said Vipul Parekh, co-founder, bigbasket. “Health is always everyone’s priority and organic food, healthy diet and supplements are some important daily needs,” he added. Grocery Orders on bigbasket increased by 29% during the start of the summer season as compared to winter. This reflects the trend of people preferring to order groceries online during the summer than go to a nearby shop, simply to avoid the sweltering heat. bigbasket has recently launched its ‘Summer Showers’ festival that lets customers shop from its wide range of 20,000+ products at their home and offers great discounts (up to 40%) for a variety of products that keep customers healthy this summer. About bigbasket.com bigbasket.com was founded in December 2011 in Bangalore by a team of five – V S Sudhakar, HariMenon, Vipul Parekh, V S Ramesh and AbhinayChoudhari. The team has both offline and online retail experience, as they had earlier set up India’s first e-commerce site FabMart.com in 1999, and then established the Fabmall-Trinethra chain of more than 200 grocery supermarket stores in southern India. Bigbasket has grown into India's largest online supermarket with over 20,000 products from over 1000 brands and presence in 25 cities across the country including Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai & Delhi-NCR, with plans to expand to other cities soon.bigbasket's online food store offers a variety of products across various categories: Fresh Fruits & Vegetables, Grocery & Staples, Beverages, Bread,Dairy& Egg products, Branded Foods, Meat, Personal Care and Household products. BigBasket.com is committed tomaking life simpler and grocery shopping a breeze! For further information, contact: PR24x7 Network Limited Atul Malikram 9755020247 amg24x7@gmail.com

Tuesday, 3 May 2016

he Best Critically Acclaimed Movies all this May on

The Best Critically Acclaimed Movies all this May on The EPIC Channel in ‘Summer Theatre’! ~Award Winning NFDC Movies, Weekdays at 9 PM on Summer Theatre~ 3rd May, Mumbai:With the commitment to deliver differential content, The EPIC channel is proud to present yet another unique offering. Starting 2ndMay, the viewers will embark on an era of the critically acclaimedNFDC movies by renowned directors on The EPIC Channels’ ‘Summer Theatre’.Amongst them are ‘Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda’ and Mammo’ by Shyam Bengal, ‘Naseem’ and ‘Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Daastan’ by Saeed Akhtar Mira. The variety of the films showcased is rooted in brilliance and features captivating stories giving viewers a chance to commemorate on some of the everlasting but long forgotten slice of life movies. All these films range across different genres and have won various national and international awards at festivals. The movies boast of great star casts with some of them featuring Om Puri, Shabana Azmi, Anupam Kher, Naseeruddin Shah, Anil Kapoor amongst others. Tune in to watch the historic movie marathon starting May2nd, weekdays at9 pm only on The EPIC Channel. About EPIC Television Networks Pvt. Ltd. The EPIC Channel is India's first genre-specific Hindi entertainment channel and will showcase content covering genres ranging from action, drama, comedy to narrative non-fiction. The channel celebrates India's heritage by creating unique and original content within the Indian history, folklore and mythology genre, using a very contemporary story telling format. https://www.youtube.com/EpicChannelIndia https://twitter.com/EpicChannelIn For further information, contact: PR24x7 Network Limited Atul Malikram 9755020247 amg24x7@gmail.com