Wednesday 31 October 2012

"PEACOCK"Books Launched In the City:by Sachin Murdeshwar

The Standard Press (India)’Pvt. Ltd. Launched Its New Brand "Peacock".


 
Mumbai Oct. 31st,2012.(Sachin Murdeshwar) :- Mr. Avinash Chaphale (extreme right), Mr. Abhijeet Chaphale (Left) and Mr. Zoeb Shaikh (Centre), Directors of The Standard Press (India) Pvt. Ltd. one of the leading player in the Printing Industry, during the launch of The Standard Press (India)’s new Brand Peacock. The company has forayed in the stationary sector with specifically targeting schools and colleges offering range of Eco-friendly Printed Note Books with the aim to add a new dimension to Standard Press already existing portfolio spread across several printed product categories. The company, a market leader in printed products provide a diversified range of value based high quality products

Friday 19 October 2012

Lawrence & Mayo bags Pentax “Best Distribution” Award :By Sachin Murdeshwar

Lawrence & Mayo bags Pentax “Best Distribution” Award for 4 consecutive years
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Mumbai, October 18,2012(Sachin Murdeshwar): Lawrence & Mayo Lawrence & Mayo (“L&M”), India’s most trusted opticians for 135 years, and pioneers in ophthalmic optics & instrumentation, has won the Best Distributor Award of the World for Pentax, a brand name used for cameras, for medical-related products & services, for surveying instruments and certain optical lenses sport optics.
The award won for the 4th time in a row has acknowledged the contribution of Lawrence and Mayo in marketing and promoting sales of Pentax surveying instruments such as Total Stations, Theodolites, and Automatic Levels. The Team of Vivek Mendonsa, Glenford D’souza , Clifford Coelho and Devanh Vyas; on behalf of entire L&M team in India have received the award in Hannover, Germany at the award function of all worldwide Distributors.
Vivek Mendonsa, Director of Lawrence & Mayo, said, “We are exclusive distributors for M/s. TI Asahi Co. Ltd. (Pentax), who are manufacturers of Hi-Tech Surveying equipment. We are associated with them for the past 35 years and this is the 4th consecutive year that we have won the “BEST DISTRIBUTOR AWARD” for the territory of India”.
Clifford,President- PENTAX, Glen- making speech ,Vivek Mendonsa ,John Lin.

About Lawrence & Mayo: Lawrence & Mayo, a two divisional company, pioneers in ophthalmic optics & instrumentation, has entered its third century of operations and is poised to make rapid strides in the 21st century. Established in 1877, the 135-year old company has carved a niche for itself as India's leading manufacturing and dispensing optician, with diversification in scientific and industrial instrumentation. Today, the organization stands tall and is well-equipped to meet the needs of the rapidly growing market for eye care and precision instruments. They are also increasing focus on backward integration including Opening Schools & Colleges of Optometry, partnering with eye hospitals and creating more Optometrists, Optical Dispensers; future areas could be audiometry, hearing aids, etc. Lawrence & Mayo is the first name in Optics - using optics in spectacle lenses, optical instruments and now in optoelectronics like Total Stations, Global Positioning Systems for land surveying. They process their own lenses from customers’ prescriptions, selection, grinding, smoothening, polishing, cutting and fitting - they don't outsource any activity except anti-reflection coating (ARC). They are renowned for their phenomenal speed, accuracy for customers and quick turnaround time. They have paid eye-testing programs in Corporate, Factories, Industries and Institutions. They have strong Engineering, Scientific, Vacuum, Vocational equipment and service with 250 Application Engineers and service team. To find a Lawrence & Mayo outlet near your home log on to www.lawrenceandmayo.co.in.

Naini Setalvad talks about Prunes as the way to a healthy lifestyle:By Sachin Murdeshwar

California Prune Board hosts Nutrition Seminar to
Encourage Healthy Eating for a Health Life
 
 
October 19, 2012, Mumbai(sachin Murdeshwar):Popular Nutritionist Naini Setalvad hosted an interactive session in Mumbai on 18th October 2012, which was organized by SCS group in association with California Prune Board to create awareness on nutritional benefits of prunes as the way to a healthy life style. Naini shared some facts and experiences of healthy way of living and about prunes as a treatment for constipation and osteoporosis.With the hustle-and bustle of everyday life, it’s difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle. One needs to make some wise food choices to stay healthy and fit. Taking the stressful routine into consideration, today California Prune Board organized an interactive session by well-known Nutritionist Naini Setalvad at Otto Infinito, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai to create awareness on nutritional benefits of prunes and to stay fit and feel light.
Speaking on the health benefits of California Prunes, renowned nutritionist Ms. Naini Setalvad remarked,“California Prunes are natural, tender and full of flavor and energy: a treat for the palate with nutritional qualities that meet every requirement for a healthy, balanced and tasty diet. California Prunes contain an array of vitamins, minerals, phyto-nutrients and complex carbohydrates that have a positive effect on health. Working together, these nutrients help to lower the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure and regulate blood-sugar levels.”
Prunes are an energy packed super snack, reducing cholesterol, blood pressure, and the risk of heart disease. A powerful antioxidant, California Prunes are also considered to be the best food for maintaining digestive health and lowering risk of colon cancer. California Prunes also contain potassium, necessary for nerve impulses and muscle contractions and magnesium, vital to many metabolic functions, as well as to maintain the health of bones, nerves and muscles. Considered one of the top super foods, California Prunes are also excellent for men and women to prevent osteoporosis.
Prunes which are grown in California are available in India and it is easy to carry them in one’s briefcase or lunchbox. So go ahead, add prunes to your platter and stay healthy.
 
 
 
                  About The California Prune Board
California Prune Board is an industry initiated self-governing body made up of 1,250 prune growers and 23 packers from California. The Board coordinates an international marketing program consisting of generic activities including trade and consumer promotion, public relations and advertising to promote California Prunes and expand the worldwide demand for it.
About The SCS Group
The SCS Group is an agribusiness consulting firm specializing in marketing, international trade and communications strategy related to food, beverage and agricultural products. The firm has been a pioneer in nutrition based marketing in the country. The SCS Group represents the California Prune Board in India.

Monday 15 October 2012

INTERNATIONAL BANKING SUMMIT HOSTED IN THE CITY.:By Sachin Murdeshwar

YES BANK AND FINANCIAL TIMES ORGANIZES SECOND INTERNATIONAL BANKING SUMMIT IN MUMBAI

 
Mumbai,15th Oct.2012.(Sachin Murdeshwar): The Financial Times and YES BANK, India’s fourth largest private sector bank, are holding the second successive International Banking Summit on October 15-16 at the Trident, Mumbai. Following last year’s successful inaugural event, this year’s theme, “Realigning the Global Banking System”, will explore the new global financial, economic and regulatory landscape in light of the economic volatility in the developed economies.

The summit attracts senior national and international bankers, policy-makers and thought leaders to share their view on the growth prospects of developing economies as future finance hubs. In addition, the event will seek to evaluate opportunities in social banking and social finance as ways to achieve inclusive economic growth as well as how to manage currency and interest rate risks for banks and corporations.

The summit will be chaired by Dr Rana Kapoor, Founder, Managing Director and CEO, YES BANK; James Lamont, Managing Editor, Financial Times; Victor Mallet, South Asia Bureau Chief, Financial Times; Henny Sender, Chief Correspondent, International Finance, Financial Times and James Crabtree, Mumbai correspondent, Financial Times.
Key speakers include:
• Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Dy Chairman, Planning Commission, GoI
• M. Veerappa Moily, Minister of Corporate Affairs, Government of India
• Anne Le Lorier, First Deputy Governor, Banque de France
• Manuel Ramos Francia, Deputy Governor, Banco de Mexico
• K.C. Chakrabarty, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
• Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
• H.R. Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
• Anand Sinha, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
• Anoop Singh, Director, Asia and Pacific Department, International Monetary Fund
• N.R. Narayana Murthy, Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Infosys
• Strobe Talbott, President, Brookings Institution
Dr. Rana Kapoor, Founder, Managing Director and CEO, YES BANK said, “YES BANK is indeed privileged to once again partner with The Financial Times for the second edition of the FT-YES BANK International Banking Summit, a reaffirmation of our Knowledge Banking approach to demonstrate the best of Indian Banking to the world, while creating a thought leadership platform for dialogue between Indian and International Banking leaders. In just the second year, the Summit has become one of the most definitive and responsible platforms for Regulators, Bankers and Corporates in India and internationally to exchange best practices and discuss significant opportunities and challenges faced by the global financial system today. I strongly believe that the impressive speaker line up and top notch participants at the Summit will provide the necessary impetus for an open and objective debate.”

John Ridding, CEO, Financial Times said, "This summit comes at a crucial time for the financial industry, as regulatory constraints tighten and questions return over the size and scope of banking groups once considered too big to fail. We look forward to a stimulating discussion on the road ahead for banks, with particular focus on emerging markets and their potential to lead the industry -- and the global economy -- towards renewed growth."

This year selected panels from the event will be live-streamed and available on FT Live, offering the online audience an opportunity to submit their questions to panelists. A number of discussions will also be available later as recorded sessions.

For further information on the summit, please visit www.ft-live.com/yesbank2012

The Financial Times, one of the world’s leading business news organisations, is recognised internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy. Providing essential news, comment, data and analysis for the global business community, the FT has a combined paid print and digital circulation of almost 600,000 (Deloitte assured, 2 April 2012 – 1 July 2012) and a combined print and online average daily readership of 2.1 million people worldwide (PwC assured, May 2012). FT.com has more than 4.8 million registered users and over 300,000 paying digital subscribers. The newspaper has a global print circulation of 280,124 (ABC, August 2012).

Financial Times Live has evolved out of FT Global Conferences & Events, which from 1971 organised more than 2,000 high-level events, spanning developed and emerging markets in five continents and a broad series of focus areas including the financial industry and other key sectors such as TMT, energy, pharma/biotechnology, infrastructure/urbanisation, commodities, risk management, innovation and sustainability.

YES BANK, India’s fourth largest private sector Bank, is the outcome of the professional & entrepreneurial commitment of its Founder, Dr. Rana Kapoor and his top management team, to establish a high quality, customer centric, service driven, private Indian Bank catering to the Future Businesses of India. YES BANK has adopted international best practices, the highest standards of service quality and operational excellence, and offers comprehensive banking and financial solutions to all its valued customers. YES BANK has a knowledge driven approach to banking, and a superior customer experience for its retail, corporate and emerging corporate banking clients. YES BANK is steadily evolving as the Professionals’ Bank of India with the vision of “Building the Best Quality Bank of the World in India” by 2015.

ZEE launches ZeeQ - the first edutainmen​t channel of India.:By Sachin Murdeshwar.

ZeeQ-Channel Launched
 
§Created for school-going children in the 4 to 14 years age group, to fulfill specific need gaps
§Will foster curiosity to provide education through fun and entertainment
§Based on the principle: What is Right For the Child
 
Mumbai,15thOct.2012.(Sachin Murdeshwar):After completing 20 successful years in Media & Entertainment in India, during which period it revolutionized the space by growing from one channel to a rich portfolio of 31 channels, entertaining over 650+ million viewers across 168 countries, the pioneering ZEE today makes an important announcement that will help it make a positive impact in the lives of the school-going children of India.
Punit Goenka, MD & CEO – Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, today announced the launch of a new channel – ZeeQ- which will cater to the needs of children in India. On the sidelines of the launch, Mr. Goenka said, “ZEE as a group stands by its principle of improvement of human capital, and so is the initiative, ZeeQ. It is a step ahead in fostering the curiosity amongst children through fun and entertainment.” ZeeQ will have mix of home produced and acquired content. Mr. Goenka also added, “For two decades, Zee Entertainment Enterprises has been making difference in the lives of millions, and now ZeeQ will sustain it further.”
The experiences of education division Zee Learn Ltd, which is the fastest growing education chain of preschools and K-12, will come handy to ZeeQ. On Zee Learn’s backing, Mr. Goenka informed, “During production and acquisition of content, we took into consideration the learnings from the 18 years that Zee Learn Limited has been interacting with as many as 300000 students, parents and teachers across India. And this has helped us make its edutainment content engaging and relevant to the needs of Indian children.”
ZeeQ will address the educational need gaps through engaging content. The 24-hour channel will be available on Leading DTH & Digital Cable Platforms as a paid-for channel.
ZeeQ is the 32nd channel from ZEE, which will manage ZeeQ’s broadcast operations, while Zee Learn will look after the content and channel management.
Navneet Anhal, COO – Zee Learn Limited,said, “ZeeQ is based on our core operating principle of ‘What is Right for the Child’. We are confident that the channel will benefit school-going children and help their parents and teachers in the collective effort to facilitate emotional, social, academic and behavioral development of the children. ZeeQ, will further strengthen the endeavor of Zee Learn to prepare children for 21st Century by inculcating much needed knowledge, life skills and values.
Subhadarshi Tripathi, Business Head of ZeeQ, said, “The programming and scheduling approach of ZeeQ’s content is geared to help children with subliminal education while keeping them engaged in never-before edu-tainment fashion.” To achieve this, ZeeQ has a mix of programs that its programming team has especially designed and produced.
Some of the shows on ZeeQ include specially produced programs like:
§ Teenovation -- a show in association with The National Innovation Foundation about Children innovators who display brilliance and create utility items for problems they see around them
§ Wordmatch -- a National level Hindi game show for children, which enhances their knowledge of English spelling, word usage, sentence construction and vocabulary
§ Brain Café -- a super cool café with anything and everything to do with Science, Brain Café is the perfect hang out to learn all about science theories, concepts and their applications in a fun way.


Another important part of the ZeeQ programming is its acquired programs, carefully handpicked by its programming team from amongst numerous available concepts. Even the acquired programs have been adapted to the taste of Indian kids.
Speaking on the strengths of ZeeQ, Tripathi observed, “We believe that the need for and relevance of a channel such as ZeeQ with its quality content will help us in digitization post-Phase 1. The fact that it is being distributed on India’s leading DTH & Digital Cable Platforms DTH platforms that will help us reach and educates millions of potential viewers, enthuses us.”

Friday 12 October 2012

ZOTAC launches Mini PCs While expanding Graphics Cards Portfolio.:By Sachin Murdeshwar

                         ZOTAC launches Mini PCs

While expanding Graphics Cards Portfolio

Mumbai,12th Oct.2012.(Sachin Murdeshwar): ZOTAC International, a global innovator and manufacturer of graphics cards, mainboards and mini-PCs, today announced the launch of its brand new GeForce® GTX 650 Ti and GTX 650 Ti AMP! graphics cards. ZOTAC is also looking to shake up the mini-PC market and target lifestyle consumers with its ZBOX mini PCs. ZOTAC has the distinction of having the world’s smallest mini PC which is compatible with various operating system and provides users with an unparalleled computing as well as interactive entertainment experiences.


ZOTAC has been one of the leading players in the graphics cards market in India since its entry almost 5 years ago. With products that take the gaming experience to all new ZOTAC GeForce® GTX 650 Ti series sets new benchmarks in India.           
ZOTAC is a pioneer in the area of mini –PCs with the ZBOX. The ZOTAC ZBOX enhances the home theatre PC experience as well as converts LCD, LED and plasma televisions into more than just smart TVs. The iconic pocket sized ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS AD11 is upto five times more energy efficient than comparable traditional tower PCs. Low noise levels and convenient sizing make the ZBOX the ideal solution for consumers looking to step up their entertainment and computing experience together.

Speaking at the launch Christoffer Suess, Senior Marketing Manager EMEAI, ZOTAC International said, “We have always pushed ourselves and produced products that are high in quality and experience without pinching the customer pockets. While smart televisions are looking at taking the consumers to the next level of television experiences although at significantly higher cost, the ZBOX gives consumers a more cost effective and flexible but yet more efficient option.”

“The cards launched today would extract every drop of performance available from the graphics processor to deliver hi-end quality and superior gaming precision. Global PC Gaming Hardware Market is expected to touch $23.6 Billion in 2012, it’s growing rapidly. ZOTAC is one of the drivers of this trend by continuously developing innovative products and deliver best quality”, concluded Mr Suess.

“ZOTAC is a pioneer of technology, be it in the gaming sector or the Mini PC’s market where we have the pride of having the world’s smallest Mini PC. Our ZBOX is the next class defining IT product in the compact computing hardware.” said Deepak Gupta, Country Manager for India.

“While the Indian gaming market is fairly nascent in its adaptation of new technology and trends it is also one of the fastest growing markets in the world. Our gamers are among the best in the world and have the advantage with cutting edge technology being available to them. We are optimistic about the growth of the market and the gaming industry overall and have a slew of products lined up for launch over the coming months“. He concluded.
Zotac had announced its GeForce 650 in September 2012, along with AMP! Version for it. The Zotac GeForce GTX 650 series introduce new features to the product-class with new Nvidia Surround technology that enables triple-display gaming capabilities, and NVENC encoding instructions that quickly accelerate video processing tasks. Combined, the new Nvidia Surround and NVENC features enable gamers to experience great immersion. At the same time, gamers can use the graphics cards to speed up video transcoding tasks to convert videos for use on portable media devices, when not gaming.

Features of the Zotac GeForce GTX 650:
       · NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 GPU
       · 384 processor cores
       · 128-bit memory interface
       · Custom dual-slot cooling

Another important difference between the regular edition of the Zotac GeForce GTX 650 and the AMP! Edition is the memory of the GPU. The regular edition gives an engine clock of 1,071MHz, a memory clock of 5,000MHz, and comes with either 1GB or 2GB of GDDR5 memory. The AMP! Edition comes with an engine clock of 1,189MHz, a memory clock of 5,600MHz and 2GB of GDDR5 memory.

NEW ROYAL ENFIELD THUNDERBIRD LAUNCHED:By Sachin Murdeshwar

NEW ROYAL ENFIELD THUNDERBIRD 500 is here
Mumbai ,11th Oct. 2012.(Sachin Murdeshwar):Highway cruising gets a new definition with the launch of the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 today. Perhaps one of the most anticipated models from the Royal Enfield stable, Thunderbird 500 is poised to enhance the pleasure of leisure motorcycling amongst the touring enthusiasts. Combining distinctive “black” styling with a powerful 500cc Unit Construction Engine, 27.2 bhp power output being fed through an electronic fuel injection system and 41.3 Nm torque built in for very accessible power- the Thunderbird 500 makes a distinct statement on the Indian roads.

Launching the Thunderbird 500, Mr Siddhartha Lal, MD & CEO Eicher Motors Ltd. said, “When we launched Thunderbird in 2002, it was a one-of-its kind motorcycle on the Indian roads that redefined the cruiser segment. Over the years, the Thunderbird brand has built its own cult following amongst Royal Enfield customers, as a comfortable touring motorcycle. Today, with the launch of the Thunderbird 500 with its unique 360-degree design language and its higher powered engine that has our signature flat torque curve, Royal Enfield has again upped the ante in leisure motorcycling. With touring enthusiasts forming the core of our customer base, the Thunderbird 500 gives them more power, comfort and style for long-distanceriding.”

“To complete the Royal Enfield range of highway cruisers, today we are also launching the all new Thunderbird 350 that rides on the same design principle as that of the Thunderbird 500”, he further added.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Venki Padmanabhan, CEO, Royal Enfield said, “Royal Enfield has set its sights firmly on delivering traditionally progressive motorcycles around the world. We listened very closely to the needs of highway cruisers in India and designed a motorcycle that is extremely suitable for long distance riding with its range, ergonomics, looks, excellent braking, night riding visibility, luggage carriage capability, even clothing and accessories. We hope that with the Thunderbird500, our customers will see affirmation of the fact that Royal Enfield is a company bent on listening, imagining and delivering.”

The Thunderbird 500 is characterized by a360 degree unique design language that comprises the visual appeal of the bike. With an overall black theme, the Thunderbird 500 comes in three distinct shades- Stone, understated matte finish and rugged texture capturing the effortless strength of the legend; Flicker, blackest of blacks which stays pure forever and is a fitting tribute to the rider’s spirit; and Twilight, an inspired blue-black finish that stands for the rider who stays steady under the changing skies. The ‘black’ engine with machined fins gleams with the black- chrome-steel finish, adding to the timeless appeal while the raised graphics on the motorcycle add to its aura. And these are just a few of the several styling elements that characterize the motorcycle! The unique LED ringendowed headlamp and LED tail lamps become distinct signifiers of the bike fromboth the front and rear approach.

The 55W projector lamps deliver white light differentiating it from the multitude of bikes yellowing the road. With an equally powered low and high beam, the lights address the biggest challenge of night time visibility faced by most motorcyclists while cruising on the highway. Add to this, the large 20L fuel tank that gives the bike its muscular look and does away with the need to stop frequently for fuel. With a range of over 500 kilometres* in a tank full, the Thunderbird 500 ensures that the rider enjoys a less interrupted ride.

The design of the Thunderbird 500 is simultaneous to its function. For instance, the seat has been designed to suit the new foot pegs position. It also opens using a lock mechanism, accessible through the side panel. True to its concept as a more “touring friendly” motorcycle, the separately mounted pillion seat can be removed to accommodate luggage. The high rise handlebars have been designed for optimal reach and ergonomics. Coupled with the forward placed foot pegs and a low seat height enable the rider to cover distances comfortably for longer periods of time. The pillion grab rail is an all new pressure die cast component and lends to the modern design of the motorcycle. Bungee hooks provide the much needed bungee points to tie luggage. Other small styling elements that a keen enthusiast will notice include the all new foot-pegs with the Royal Enfield logo and the new design mirrors.

The redesigned front end with its 41mmthick forks, augment handling besides adding to the muscularity of the Thunderbird 500. The instrumentation also includes a gorgeous backlit blue LCD display with two independent trip meters, allowing riders to keep a track of total trip mileage as well as intermediate mileage between tankfulls. The speed and engine rpm are shown via tastefully designed analogue clocks, housed in all new twin pods at the front.

Since the ultimate highway cruising experience cannot be devoid of safety, the Thunderbird 500 is equipped with innovative features that ensure safety of both the rider and the bike. The mainignition lock on the Thunderbird 500 also functions as a central steering lock. The inclusion of hazard lamps in the switch gear is a first for a motorcycle manufactured in India. To complete the package, stopping power has been aided with the addition of a disc brake at the rear, mounted on the new improved oval section swing arm.

With the Thunderbird 500, Royal Enfield also introduced the all new Thunderbird 350. Built on the same design philosophy as that of the Thunderbird 500, the Thunderbird 350 comes in the Flicker and Twilight colour variants. Equipped with most of the features of the new Thunderbird 500, apart from the EFI, and the capability to cover over600 kilometres* in a 20L tank full; the Thunderbird 350 provides its loyalists with an unmatchable highway cruising experience.

Thunderbird 500 is available at Rs 1, 82,571/- (on road price for Mumbai) & Thunderbird 350 is available at Rs 1, 43,346/- (on road price for Mumbai).

Royal Enfield also launched a range of well crafted, meticulously detailed, purpose built motorcycle gear with the new Thunderbird500. Designed and developed specifically in the context of our riding conditions, our customers and our bikes, the Royal Enfield accessories both add flair and enhance the riding experience. The inaugural “BLACK” range of merchandise, celebrating the launch of the Thunderbird 500 includes bike rapparel and riding gear.
The highlights include flagship riding jackets in leather and high density nylon. The design details of the jackets takes into account the rider’s comfort as well as the safety with CE approved impact absorption protectors that pass the stringent European norms of EN1621. In addition, there is ample usage of 3M Scotch lite reflective piping and branding for high visibility during night rides. The all weather high density nylon riding jacket with breathable and waterproof membrane provides rain proofing, while the removable thermal lining takes care of cold weather riding and nylon mesh on the outer shell keeps the rider cool during summer rides.

The apparel range also includes riding denims, for the first time in Indian motorcycling history. Made from high performance denim with TOUGH MAX™ LYCRA® Fabric twice as strong as comparable 100% cotton jeans, these fabrics withstand the rigors of everyday wear and tear and return to its original shape even after repeated wear. Additionally these denims have removable CE protectors at hip and knees which makes riding a breeze. For those who ride to work, the riding jeans is also practical enough to be worn there after. The high density, abrasion resistant nylon riding pants also has protective features in addition to a re-engineered cotton lining that keeps the rider cool during summers.

The Royal Enfield riding gear comprises of CE certified Modular eye wear with ‘anti fog’ treatment and 100% genuine UV protection and many added features for riding, in association with NANNINI from Italy and multipurpose headwear from original Buff from Spain. A range of open and full faced helmets in association with world renowned AGV helmets adds to the style quotient.

The riding gear also includes motorcycle boots with duallacing and zipper puller and heavy duty oil and water repellant soles for suregrip on the tarmac along with leather riding gloves with carbon fiber knuckles.In addition, Royal Enfield tee shirts & Polos and logopin badges, are also a part of the collection.

Thursday 11 October 2012

UBM will host "OSH India 2012" at Nehru Centre ,Worli,Mumbai.:By Sachin Murdeshwar,

United Business Media (UBM) to host Occupational Safety and Health, OSH India 2012, a brand new, two-day exhibition to provide solutions and best practices.
Nearly 700,000 work days lost per year are due to lack of occupational safety standards in India.
· Occupational Safety and Health, OSH India 2012, to provide solutions and best practices.
· First ever Exhibition and Conference expects to see 3000 visitors from across the world.
· Participation by leading companies including 3M India, the British Safety Council, Ansell Healthcare Europe, JSP, Joseph Leslie, Lakeland Gloves and Safety Apparel, Honeywell Safety Products, to name a few.
 
Mumbai, Oct.112012 (Sachin Murdeshwar): Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) India , a brand new, two-day exhibition and conference addressing the pertinent issues in occupational safety and health industry would be held on 18th and 19th October, 2012 at the Nehru Centre, Mumbai. The launch edition that has been organised by United Business Media (UBM) is set to address timely topics and provide tangible solutions to conforming to safety and health standards across organizations in India.
Although for the past 50 years India has had legislation on occupational safety and health, the recent mishaps at the Mumbai Metro and the Delhi Metro wherein a section of an under-construction Metro rail bridge collapsed and the recent fire at Mantralaya and Manish Market in Mumbai bring to light the high disregard for safety in India and highlight the importance of swiftly enforcing stringent safety standards in India.
UBM, the world’s leading event organiser, which has 15 years experience organising international safety events such as Safety & Health Expo in the UK, launches OSH India to create a platform for thousands of occupational safety and health experts and senior business managers from across the Manufacturing, Oil & Gas/Energy, Mining, Heavy Engineering, Heavy Construction, Automotive, Pharmaceutical and Hotels and Leisure sectors. Prominent exhibitors featuring the latest in safety products and services at OSH India include: 3M India, the British Safety Council,Ansell Healthcare Europe, JSP, Joseph Leslie, Lakeland Gloves and Safety Apparel and Honeywell Safety Products and many more.
“Approximately 4% of the world's gross domestic product is lost because of injury, death and disease of employees through absence from work, sickness treatment, and disability and survivor benefits. OSH India includes the showcase of state-of-the-art equipment in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Lifting and handling equipment, Fall arrest equipment etc, which could prevent tens of thousands of injuries having no lost time in contrast to the current number of 700,000 lost workdays each year.” said Mr. Vijay Adhikari, Project Director for OSH India, UBM.
The paid conference taking place at OSH India will broadly cover hot topics including “Successfully Identifying and Evaluating Hazards and the Risks Posed at the Workplace”, “Precautionary Measures to be Taken”, “Better Preparation for Handling Untoward Incidents”, “Managing Common Hazards”,“Understanding and Implementing the Best Global Policies and Practices for Employee Safety”, to name a few. Key speakers slated to speak at the conference are Mr. Ajit Singh, Executive Vice President-Corporate Infrastructure and Services, LARSEN & TOUBRO, Mr. Birendra Sharma, Vice President Safety, ULTRATECH CEMENT (ADITYA BIRLA GROUP), Mr. Anuj Dutta Sharma, Environment, Health and Safety Manager, GE ENERGY, Mr. Suresh Tanwar, Corporate Head, Safety, Health and Environment, TATA MOTORS, and more.
The complimentary seminar will discuss topics ranging from learning tools for the safety and health professional hosted by NEBOSH, improving EHS compliance through enterprise software platform by Process Map and the latest first aid solutions to use at the workplace by HSE solutions.
To register for this can’t-miss event in the occupational safety industry – visit www.oshindia.com.
About UBM India:
UBM India is a part of UBM plc which is a leading global business media company. UBM is the platform that brings the world’s buyers and sellers together at events, online, and in print, providing them with the information they need to do business successfully. The focus is on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists, around the world. For further details please visit the UBM India website, http://www.ubmindia.in.
 

 
 

Chhattisgarh set to drive growth in the country: Dr. Raman Singh

Chhattisgarh set to drive growth in the country:
 
Dr. Raman Singh
 
 
Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh invites business-tycoons to invest in his state at a Road-show in Mumbai
 
Mumbai, Oct. 11, 2012(Sachin Murdeshwar): According to Hon’ble Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Dr. Raman Singh, the state will drive the financial growth of the country in the coming years. The state has a huge reserves of natural resources, uninterrupted power, trained manpower, investor friendly environment and political stability which makes it a better investment destination than most of the states of the country. At a time when the country is going through a tough time in the financial sector, Chhattisgarh is the ray of hope for the entire nation. He reiterated that increase in GDP, agriculture growth rate and financial growth rate, etc are making the state stronger day-by-day.
Leading the charge of this blitzkrieg for sustainable investments in Chhattisgarh the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Dr Raman Singh, was addressing the who’s who of the business tycoons inviting them to invest in the credible state at the Mumbai Road-show of the Global Investors Meet and Exhibition, scheduled to be held on the 2nd and 3rd November, 2012.
(In Pic L to R: Mr. Sunil Kumar, Chief Secretary of Chhattisgarh; Mr. Ajay Devgn - Actor; Dr. Raman Singh, Honorable Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh; Mr. Rajesh Munat, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of Chhattisgarh. )
Mr. Rajesh Munat, Minister for Commerce and Industry, Govt. of Chhattisgarh was also present at the Road-show along with Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation Chairman Mr. Badridhar Diwan, Chief Secretary Mr. Sunil Kumar and Principal Secretary Mr. N Baijendra Kumar.
Correct policies, programs, schemes and positive approach of the state government has helped Chhattisgarh in making its mark on the national and international level, he said at a road show organized to welcome world Business Community to participate in the State’s “Global Investors Meet- 2012” slated for the first week of November in Naya Raipur.
Noting that the state has maintained a double digit GSDP growth rate since last eight years, the chief minister said the state attained the highest growth rate in the country in 2009-10, which was 11.49 per cent, and increased it to 11.57 per cent in 2010-11.
Hon’ble CM said Chhattisgarh has abundance of natural resources but it would have been difficult to achieve over all development of the state without formulating policies that promote balanced development.
He said Chhattisgarh has started a new era by increasing participation in the process of development and added that in the coming few years Chhattisgarh will be amongst the top three developing states.
The Chief Minister, addressing a high-profile congregation of industry stalwarts, stated that the state offers one of the best infrastructures in the Western region thus making it investment friendly. Updating the audience on infrastructure support in the State, Singh said that Chhattisgarh is a power surplus state with no power-cuts mainly due to large (19 per cent of the total coal reserves in the country) coal reserves and the State Government’s progressive policies for the sector. He added that the country has the target of setting power houses of 90, 000 MW, out of which 30,000 MW will be set up in Chhattisgarh.
Addressing the investors, Singh said Chhattisgarh has been seeking investment in the field of auto and engineering IT, bio technology, pharmaceuticals, urban infrastructure, new and renewable energy, minor forest produce, agro and food processing, handicraft and tourism. He assured the investors that the state has ample opportunities and quality resources in these sectors.
In an attempt to woo foreign investors, the chief minister said attractive industrial policy of the state would act as a catalyst to massive capital investment. He also mentioned that those investing in the state would be given attractive subsidies. He informed that the state has constituted an investment promotion board at state level for attracting more investments. He said investors will also be provided single window clearance for investment proposals.
He informed that Chhattisgarh has 12 integrated infrastructure development centres and 5 industrial parks for industrial development. 8 industrial areas, 3 grand industrial areas and three special economic zones have also been proposed.
He said an engineering park spread in 120 acres will soon come up in Bhilai. 150 units of engineering products, machine tools auto components could be set up at this park. Power aluminum sector could be developed in Korba. The state has ample scope of investment in the field of agriculture. He said Chhattisgarh is the first to formulate state forest policy. Herbs and medicinal plants have a global market of 11 billion dollars and Chhattisgarh could contribute more to it with its 1500 medicinal plants, he said.
He said Naya Raipur will be the most modern city of the 21st century. Spread in 8,000 hectare, this will be the fourth planned capital city in the country.
(In Ptc Lto R:Mr. Rajesh Munat, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of Chhattisgarh; Dr. Raman Singh, Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh; Mr. Sunil Kumar, Chief Secretary of Chhattisgarh;)
Among the industry stalwarts attending the event were top executives from firms such as Future Group, Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, Aditya Birla Group, Reliance Industries Limited, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Videocon Industries Ltd., Wockhardt Limited, Zee Telefilms, Piramal Healthcare, Merck Limited, BASF India Limited, Avantha Group, Godrej Group, RPG Group, Thrive Energy, Hiranandani Constructions Pvt Ltd, Waree Energy, Agrawal Packers and Movers, Astral Pharma, IDFC, Anik Industries, Ajanta Pharma, Ginger Hotels, Kotak Mahindra and members of the US Consulate, FICCI, CII, ASSOCHAM, NASSCOM and AMCHAM.
 
 
 

Religare Health Insurance Launches Its Operations with "CARE".:By Sachin Murdeshwar

Religare Health Insurance Launches Its Operations with CARE

 
Mumbai, Oct.11,2012(Sachin Murdeshwar):Religare Health Insurance, a part of Religare Enterprises Limited- a leading diversified financial services group out of India, today announced the formal launch of its operations at a Press Conference in Mumbai. Having initiated operations this July,Religare Health Insurance has made significant progress over the past 3 months, and is already operating out of 134 centers - servicing more than 34,000 lives.
The shareholders of Religare Health Insurance comprise of three strong entities – Religare Enterprises Limited, Union Bank of India & Corporation Bank.Speaking on the occasion, Anuj Gulati, MD &CEO, Religare Health Insurance said, “Given our lineage in healthcare delivery and distribution of financial services, and association with our bank partners - we possess the most complete ecosystem to service the health insurance requirements of our customers”. Mr. Gulati also
said, “Here for the long term, we havebuilt sound processes and operational guidelines, which will render this 0rganization relevant even beyond a-100 years”.
Care, the company’s comprehensive health insurance product, caters to current and emerging needs of its customer segment. Its features and benefits are focused towards ensuring sustained good health, as well as access to the best healthcare for treating any health adversity.Care offers a host of ‘industry-first’ features –including a wide range of sum insured - up to Rs.60 lacs, to suit the customized requirements of every consumer segment; and even the option of availing specialized treatment anywhere in the world! So, you are not only ensured access to the best-in-class medical treatment in India, but internationally as well.
Centered around customer convenience and health maintenance, Care comes bundled with an annual health check-up facility, automatic recharge of sum insured in case claims exhaust your coverage, no claim-based loading on premiums, lifelong renewability and even a daily allowance to cover incidental expenses during hospitalization.
Religare Health Insurance also offers customized group health insurance coverages that are tailor-made to suit the individual needs of any organization/group. In addition to health insurance, the group cover comes with a bouquet ofhealth & wellness top-up features like health assessment clinics, health maintenance programs, and preferential access to wellness providers for insured employees and their families – all ideal platforms for intensive employer-employee
engagement.
With Religare Health Insurance’s operating philosophy being based on the principal tenet of ‘consumer-centricity’, itscustomersrest assured will experience unmatched and seamless services when claiming on their insurance;and thus making their recovery ‘worry-free’.



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Thursday 4 October 2012

CM releases coffee-table book ‘Wild Maharashtra’:By Sachin Murdeshwar

CM releases coffee-table book ‘Wild Maharashtra’


 
Mumbai,Oct.4,2012.(Sachin Murdeshwar): Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Prithviraj Chavan today released pictorial coffee-table book ‘Wild Maharashtra’showcasing vibrant heritage and culture of the State. Wild Maharashtra celebrates the vibrant natural heritage and culture of the state, even as it highlights the strong linkage between the quality of human life and the health of natural Maharashtra.

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) in association with the Maharashtra State Forest Department and Sanctuary Asia’s editorial team has put together the work of some of India’s finest photographers and writers who present Maharashtra as a universe unto itself. India’s most diverse and beautiful ecosystems and the most exotic animals including tiger can attract millions of sensitive people from around the world in the years to come.

Underscoring the value of this natural capital the Honorable Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Prithviraj Chavan, said “Maharashtra’s wild heritage is held in sacred trust by us for our future generations. These forests, grasslands, wetlands and coasts are also critical to the water and food security of millions of Maharashtrians. The United Nations Framework for Climate Change has advised that protecting natural ecosystems is one of the most cost-effective ways of reducing the threat of a changing climate. Much of Maharashtra’s biodiversity is now protected by a network of six national parks and 41 wildlife sanctuaries. We have also added another 500 sq. km. of wildlife habitat to expand the current network of Protected Areas.”

Maharashtra’s Minister for Tourism, Shri. Chhagan Bhujbal, said, “Wildlife thrives even in the heart of urban cities such as Pune, where the Mula Mutha is a birders’ paradise. In Mumbai and several other cities and towns it is, in fact, possible for people to see as many as 10,000 flamingos in the middle of an urban locality like Sewri, and the Thane Creek, which plays host to lakhs of migratory water birds. In the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai, free ranging leopards exist and there are more butterfly species found herethan in Great Britain.”

Dr. Jagdish Patil, MD,MTDC, said, “In an era of climate change, every natural ecosystem constitutes a life-saving mechanism for the people of Maharashtra. Mangroves supply marinefoods while protecting the land from sea surges and erosion. Forests temper theforce of storms, while collecting water for us to use in the lean season. Wetlands are a storehouse of carbon and help ensure our food security. The seecosystem services are the foundation of our economic security and a source oflivelihoods for millions.”
The bio-inventory of Maharashtra’s assets includes plants and animals the Konkan’smarine biomes, the ‘water towers’ and evergreen forests of the Sahyadri ranges in the Western Ghats, the grasslands of the Deccan Plateau, Vidarbha’s tiger-stocked Satpuda Range and Marathwada’s semi-arid biotope that has gained popularity as the home of the Great Indian Bustard and for the globally celebrated Ajanta and Ellora caves.

The Book “Wild Maharashtra” is a based on first hand experience and science, edited by Bittu Sahgal and Lakshmy Raman.

San Francisco based Indian Artist Sudnya Shroff launches Art Exhibition in Mumbai-By Sachin Murdeshwar.

San Francisco based Indian Artist Sudnya Shroff launches Art Exhibition  with live " Action Painting " at Chhatrapati Shivaji Museum Former "Prince Of Whales" Museum in Mumbai.

Mumbai,4th,Oct.2012.(Sachin Murdeshwar):A Live painting demonstration was organised by San Francisco based Indian Artist Sudnya Shroff.Here are some Pics of Art without Brush titled "Vibrant and Happy Moments"very reflective with the Artist happiest and vibrant moments during the launch of her Exhibition today.



 

Wednesday 3 October 2012

"KAHTA HAI POET " WORLD’S BIGGEST POETRY REALITY SHOW LAUNCHED:By Sachin Murdeshwar

"KAHTA HAI POET " WORLD’S BIGGEST POETRY REALITY SHOW LAUNCHED

 
Mumbai,Oct.3,2012.(Sachin Murdeshwar):At some point or the other you must have put a few lines of thoughts together in the form of poetry. There’s a poet in everyone and with that faith Rhyme Communications Pvt Ltd is launching a TV show titled KAHTA HAI POET. The launch of the same took place on recently at Sofitel Hotel, Mumbai.
Present at the do were actress Mahima Chaudhry, who is also the anchor of the TV show, actor Shekhar Suman and writer Rumy Jafry who are the judges of the show. “This is the best show of the soil. A show which narrates emotions of every Indian. And we are glad that we are introducing something that is the first of its kind,” says Mumukshu Mudgal, Project Head and Creative Director.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kahata Hai Poet is a non-fiction televised version of Kavi sammelan with hard core reality element and Bollywood glamour. A series of Live Shows in 52 Cities of India will take place. The show is India’s first poetry reality showever seen in the history of India. Each episode would be a live show at a historical place in front of 40 to 50 thousand people. The country will witness poets fighting with each other to prove themselves number one.


The show will be compiled in four seasons. Each season comprises of thirteen weeks, in each week two episodes of one hour each would be telecasted on Saturday and Sunday. Every episode will be a live event at commercially designed set at the backdrop of a historical place of thirteen cities in one season. Anchored by Mahima Chaudhry and Pratap Fauzdar, the show will be judged by Annu Kapoor, Rumy Jafry and Shekhar Suman.


Contestants would be divided into four teams A,B,C & D each team would be headed by their Captains which consist of Santosh Anand - veteran Poet and three times Filmfare Award Winner , Satyanarayan Sattan –poet of soil, Rahat Indori- successful lyricist and Tej Narayan Bechain- renowned poet. The contestants have been chosen amongst famous poets from all over India. And the winner team will get 1 Crore INR.


The show is visualised& headed by well known Writer/Director in comedy, Mr.Mumukshu Mudgal and commercially executed and designed by Mr.Abhishek Sharma - C.E.O. Rhyme Communications

गोदरेज एंड बॉयस ने डाई पैरामीटर मॉनिटरिंग के लिए पेश की स्मार्ट कनेक्टेड डाई कास्टिंग डाई

~ स्मार्ट कनेक्टेड डाई कास्टिंग डाई फाउंड्री की कार्यकुशलता को बेहतर बनाती है, जिससे डाई की आयु 10% बढ़ जाती है और प्रति पीस लागत 10% कम हो ...