Celebrated Dance Exponent Bestowed Lifetime Achievement Award

Mumbai, 29 December, 2018 (HPN) : Dr (Mrs.) Kanak Rele, the maestro of the Mohini Attam dance form of Kerala has received Guru Gopinath National Natya Puraskaram and Aditya Vikram Birla Kalashikhar Puraskar for 2018…

Founder-Director of Nalanda Dance Research Centre and Founder Principal of the Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya (Mumbai), Dr. (Mrs.) Kanak Rele (age 81); one of the most highly recognised and honoured Indian Classical Dance Exponents, a Pioneering Dance Educationist and a Noted Dance Scholar; has once again received recognitions for her significant contribution to the Classical Dance Form – Mohini Attam, which is also known as Mohiniattam or Mohiniyattam.

According to a press note from the Nalanda Dance Research Centre, Dr. Rele has been conferred with two prestigious awards in December 2018: Guru Gopinath National Natya Puraskaram – a lifetime achievement award instituted by the Natanagramam on behalf of the Cultural Affairs Department of Kerala and Aditya Vikram Birla Kalashikhar Puraskar – instituted by the Sangit Kala Kendra headed by the Birla Group Director, Rajashree Birla.

Since time immemorial, Indian dance forms had gained popularity not only inside the country but also at different parts of the world. However, with passage of time, many of these classical art forms faded due to lack of adequate sponsorship and systematic conservation efforts. Dr. Rele, a qualified lawyer and researcher in International Law at the University of Manchester U.K., also took up the cause to promote the Mohini Attam dance form and received her  Ph.D. from the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Mumbai.

Around fifty years back, when Mohini Attam had reached a point where only a few items from its once rich repertoire were remembered, Dr. Rele received a research grant (1970-71) from The Ford Foundation and filmed the traditional dances of the surviving exponents of Mohini Attam. She critically analysed this recorded data with diligent care in light of the ‘shastric’ (classical) tenets and arrived at an authoritative format for the technique of Mohini Attam. Thus, she revived the old and almost forgotten dance items of the Kerala tradition, and cast them in Sopana (a form of Indian classical music that developed in the temples of Kerala) mode.    

With her deep knowledge of the technique of the ‘shastras’ (works of sacred scriptures) and native creative brilliance, Dr. Rele has choreographed more than 50 of these items. Thus, Mohini Attam now has a rich repertoire that it can claim all to be its own.

Erstwhile, Dr. Rele received many significant recognitions for her work including Padma Bhushan in 2013; Padmashree in 1990; Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship – Akademi Ratna in 2013; Nrityachoodamani,  Madras in 1978; Nartan Vilas, Sur Singar Samsad in 1983; Gujarat State – Gaurav Puraskar Award in 1989; Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1994; Vice President’s Citation as Best Choreographers in 1995; and Sarangdev Fellowship in 1995. ENDS

Immerse yourself in fun and frolic at Imagica with pulsating and heart throbbing New Year Bash 2019 presented by Bollywood’s top DJ and remix artist DJ Suketu

•~Imagica brings late night rides, night parade, exhilarating dance music, overnight stay options, and scrumptious cuisine choices for guests across ages~

•~Bollywood’s favourite DJ – Suketu to keep audience dancing throughout the evening~

Mumbai, 23 December 2018 (HPN) : India’s first and favourite themed destination, Imagica, is geared to welcome 2019 with the best of entertainment and thrill packaged for guests at the New Year Bash 2019. With its iconic rides open for all till midnight, a pulsating evening presented by Bollywood’s top DJ and remix artist DJ Suketu, and the park’s grandeur emanated through lively attractions, Imagica is prepared to set the decibel high for a euphoric celebration. Imagica’s New Year Bash 2019 is scheduled 10 AM onwards, on Monday, December 31. Celebrations will ensue till late night, creating the longest running New Year party in India. The evening would witness added dazzle with performances by DJ Mandar and the winner of Queen of Mashups® 2018 DJ D’Shelz.

Suitable for all ages, Imagica promises ultimate fun and engagement throughout the evening. While guests gather under the twilight sky with a wonderfully lit up Imagica Castle in the backdrop, the roller coasters and indoor attractions surrounding them will add on to the excitement. DJ Suketu will pump up the beat further as he spins some of his super-hit music at the turntable. The musical and exalting evening will gradually welcome the massively anticipated New Year at midnight with fireworks and the Grand Imagica Parade.

There’s more to the celebration, as Imagica pulls no stop to entertainment! Guests get to experience an equally ecstatic after party, overlooking the gorgeous valleys of Sahyadri at the safe and secure Tent Campings, complimented with dimly lit bonfire and unplugged music is sure to add on to the exhilaration and delight. For those inclined towards luxury more than adventure, Novotel Imagica, located right beside the theme park, brings all the lush and lavishness. A delectable range of food and spirits options too await at the Imagica restaurants.

Excited to bring in the New Year at Imagica, DJ Suketu exclaims, “Performing at a theme park is truly an unusual experience and I am kicked about it. Imagica is a beautifully designed theme park, and I cannot spell out how gorgeous the entire arena would be in the evening. I can’t wait to spin some tracks and have fun as we bring in the New Year. Regardless to mention, I am definitely going to take a ride on ‘Dare 2 Drop’ and ‘Deep Space’ post my set.”

Talking about the celebrations, Raveendra Singh, AVP Marketing & Strategic Planning, Imagica shares “At Imagica, we promise a wholesome experience laced with fun activities and attractions that cater to every age group. With convenient and exciting stay and food options for guests, along with the best artists from the industry presenting the finest shows, we are immensely proud that our annual property has grown bigger with each year. We are sure our guests would love our offering, and we are looking forward to welcome a happier 2019 in their presence.”

Tabish F Khan, General Manager Marketing – Events and alliances, Imagica too shares, “The positive response that we have received for our late night ride concept is immensely gratifying. Events and late night concerts at theme parks is a well-accepted format internationally and we are glad to have been a catalyst in establishing the same trend in Indian market too. Currently, there are very limited places to opt for families to step out and enjoy the New Year’s Eve that has such space and expanse as ours. Every year thousands of patrons visit the park to welcome the New Year at Imagica and we strive to give them the best experience worth remembering throughout the year.”

With overnight stay options and a scrumptious F&B spread to choose from, along with the pulsating music, Imagica New Year Bash is surely going to be an exhilarating account. ENDS

Industry welcomes the preview edition of the Mumbai Jewellery and Gem Fair (MJGF) 2018

•A three day glittering trade extravaganza of India’s prime jewellers by UBM India

Mumbai, December 23, 2018 (HPN) : UBM India, the largest organizer of jewellery fairs in India, commenced its preview B2B jewellery fair in the financial capital – the Mumbai Jewellery & Gem Fair (MJGF) at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai. The expo is well-supported by prominent jewellery associations – GJC, Mumbai Wholesale Gold Association, Surat Jewellery Association, Gem & Jewellery Association Rajkot and Kerala Association.

The 3 day fair was inaugurated by Chief Guest –Shri. A.K.Jha, Jt. Director General of Foreign Trade, & Addl. Director General of Foreign Trade Mumbai; Special Guest – Shri. Mrugank M. Paranjape, Managing Director & CEO, Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd, Mumbai; Shri Rajendra Jain, Managing Director, Swarovski Gemstones; Shri Saiyam Mehra, Director, All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC); Shri Prakash Jain, President, Mumbai Wholesale Gold & Jewellery Association; Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India and Mr. Abhijit Mukherjee, Group Director, UBM India in the presence of other dignitaries from the jewellery trade industry.

The expo is an excellent platform for jewellery wholesalers, retailers, importers and exporters, jewellery manufacturers, diamond, gemstone, pearl suppliers and traders, precious metal and jewellery mounting traders and suppliers, machinery manufacturers and representatives from various trade and governmental organizations, to come under one roof to meet, connect, network and grow their businesses. The fair has delegate representatives from Tier I, II and III cities in neighboring and other regions.

Mumbai is the international hub of the jewellery industry in India that focuses on trends and offers an apt platform to showcase classic creations.  To leverage the market, the MJGF featured Hosted Buyers, Buyer – Seller Meets, Artisan’s Gallery displaying unique and miniature gold jewellery, Designer Conclave, Knowledge Seminars and Exclusive Exhibitor Promotions to ensure quality audience and opportunities for continuous engagements with customers.

One of the highlights of the show is the 2^nd edition of the gala India’s Most Preferred (IMP) night and networking dinner to felicitate the most respected brands in the jewellery sector, scheduled to take place on the evening of Day 1. The unique IMP seeks to discover customers’ favoured jewellery brands through a survey based on vital parameters such as jeweller trust factor, collection & range of products, brand recommendation, service quality, and overall brand recognition and recall. Some of the top brands recognized by the industry are HK Jewels, Derawalas, Laxmi Diamonds, Rosy Blue and Kamaschter amongst others.

Scheduled for Day 2 and 3, are technical seminars by Gem and Jewellery Skill Council India, HP INC and Retail Gurukul – the Knowledge Partner on topics such as ‘Z Solutions for Gem and Jewellery Vertical’; ‘Best Practices in Retailing’; ‘What Will Make Indian Gems and Jewellery Industry a True World Leader?’ and ‘Digital Experiences’.

Some of the prominent exhibitors at the fair include Unique Chains, De Beers, Blue stone, Mukti Gold, Jai Gulab Dev, Bhindi jewelers, Agarwal Gems, Bhawani Gold, Forevermark Diamonds Private Limited, Godrej, Gold Craft India, Gold Mine Aarzu, Mahek Gold, Mangalmani Jewellers Pvt Ltd., Noraah Jewels Private Limited, Rajeshree Creations, Rosetta Diamond Jewellery Private Limited, S K Seth Company Jewellers, Silver Emporium, Soni Nanalal Bechardas Jewellers, South India Jewellers, and Sukh Bangles & South India Jewellers Chennai, to name a few.

The MJGF is one of the five-city jewellery shows (Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi) that is hosted throughout the year by UBM India. Internationally, UBM plc organises the World’s Biggest Jewellery Trade Event – The Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair.

Speaking at the inauguration of MJGF 2018, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said, “The Jewellery and gem industry plays an integral role in the Indian economy. With the industry having gone through volatile times in the last couple of years, the government is expected to come up with a comprehensive gold policy that includes promoting upscale infrastructure, complying with global standards and the possibility of reducing import duties on gold from 10 per cent to 4 per cent to create ease of doing business for jewellers and to avoid any obstruction that could arise from tied up working capitals. The Mumbai Jewellery and Gem Fair is timed perfectly for the industry to congregate near the end of the year and seeks solutions for challenges that the upcoming year might impose. As a gateway to the Indian Jewellery market, MJGF specially focuses on the bustling metropolis of Mumbai and surrounding states of Gujarat and Rajasthan that have a rich legacy of jewellery.”

He added, “Given UBM’s global and domestic exposure and experience, we encourage new technology enhancements and continuous innovations through myriad activities such as awards, conferences, road shows, due diligence campaigns, luxury and mini shows that further create relevant conversations around the sector and our show. Accordingly, we are hosting content rich seminars as well as India’s Most Preferred initiative in jewellery to felicitate the most preferred brands on the MJGF show floor.”

Dignitary speak:

Shri. Mrugank M. Paranjape, Managing Director & CEO, Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd, Mumbai: I would like to congratulate UBM India for the outstanding effort in bringing together the jewellery industry in Mumbai with this preview edition of MJGF. It is indeed a great opportunity to connect and network. Gold is still the best hedge against inflation. And I would request the community to create products in terms of price hedge.

Shri Prakash Jain, President, Mumbai Wholesale Gold and Jewellery Association:  I think UBM India has done a good job with organising  the MJGF. This is the heartland of the sector and an endeavour like this was necessary.  We look forward to many more such new ventures in partnership with UBM India.

Shri. A.K.Jha, Jt. Director General of Foreign Trade, o/o Addl. Director General of Foreign Trade Mumbai: I have attended so many jewellery shows in the city but the MJGF is unique. What makes it different is the sheer number and variety of activities onsite to engage the community. The jewellery sector provides a big boost for employment and Forex earnings. With shows such as this, UBM India is helping to create a lot of jobs and opportunities in the Gem & Jewellery sector.

Shri Rajendra Jain, Managing Director, Swarovski Gemstones:  We have had a long collaboration with UBM , including at the Hong Kong Jewellery Fair. With their plethora of jewellery fairs globally and in India, they have immense expertise and are the world’s best events organisers. It is a great move to have the show back in Mumbai.

Shri Saiyam Mehra, Director, All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC): Consumers come from all across India to buy jewekkery from Mumbai so I am happy to see the very well-organized preview edition of MJGF. By supporting this industry and its business, our karigars and factories get more orders. I would recommend that we should target retailers and wholesalers from more remote parts and showcase more varieties of jewellery. 

About MJGF: 

MJGF will be organized by UBM, which in June 2018 combined with Informa PLC to become a leading B2B information services group and the largest B2B Events organiser in the world. Please visit https://mumbai.jewelleryfair.in/for more information on the DJGF and www.ubm.com/global-reach/ubm-asiafor our presence in Asia.

About UBM Asia: 

UBM Asia recently became part of Informa PLC, a leading B2B information services group and the largest B2B Events organiser in the world. Please visit www.ubm.com/asia for more information about our presence in Asia. ENDS

China Homelife and China Machinex Expo India 2018 : Encouraging Business and Innovation

Mumbai, 17^th December, 2018 (HPN) – India’s largest China Sourcing B2B exhibition, ‘China Homelife/ Machinex’ India 2018had a grand inauguration at the BOMBAY CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE.  The expo directly sources 2,000 best-in-class suppliers from China seeking to do business in India and offers top grade Chinese products at a competitive price to Indian consumers.  Instead of Indians having to travel to China and search for Chinese counterparts, this trade provide them with a 3-dayopportunity once a year, to build business relations.

Organised by Meorient International Shanghai, and managed by Winmark Exhibitions,‘China Homelife/ Machinex’ India2018 received a massive response not only from the Indian visitors but also from neighbouring countries on the day one itself. The key dignitaries invited for the inaugural ceremony were Mr. Tang Guocai  Consul General Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China, Mumbai, Mr Vandan Shah, Co-Chairman, WR CII Taskforce on GST Implementation &Executive Director, Veena Diecasters & Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Eric Pan, Chairman,Meorient International Exhibition, Mr. RK Jain–Chairman, IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Prasanna Dongre– President – Bombay Industries Association

Meorient is currently the largest organizer of Chinese companies to participate in overseas exhibitions with fundamentals business composed by over 200 international exhibition projects of more than 20 industries in more than 30 nations.

Eric Pan, Chairman, Meorient International Exhibitions said “India offers huge potential for on-line growth in foreign tradewww.Tradechina.com is our first step in this direction.”

This year, China Homelife/ Machinex India2018 conducted energizing panel discussion on developing Trade Relations & Enhancing Economic Partnerships between India and China which witnessed participation from the industry experts like Ms Suparna Singh Head – Strategy Larsen & Toubro Ltd,  Ms Samata Dhawade Vice President – Economic Cell, Aditya Birla Group, Mr Deng Jian Deputy Director Municipal Commission of Commerce, Hangzhou, Mr SanjivSaraff Senior Vice President Investment Banking ICICI Securities Mr R Kannan Head – Corporate Performance Management Hinduja Group.

Binu Pillai, COO, Meorient International Exhibtions said, “The bi-lateral trade volume between India and China is expected to exponentially grow in near future and we believe that ‘China Homelife/ Machinex’ India will play an instrumental role enhancing business relationship between the two countries to fuel this growth.Our focus has always been on creating an effective platform for leading Chinese companies as well as providing top class Chinese products to Indian consumers at a competitive price.”

This year’s show also hadconferences on topics such as Industrial Laser Equipment Technology,Sewing machine motors- the new age solution,Petrochemical &Power- Sector Turbine Solutions,Magnet solutions from manufacturing industry and presentation on Online PSB Loans and Buy Factory from China.

Presentation done by The CEO of Buy From China provided key insights in the following sectors : furniture , appliances, leather goods ,sporting goods ,metal products, non – metallic mineral products,medical ,chemical  , environmental recycling,handicrafts ,plastic, rubber products industry, transportation equipment, agricultural machinery, plastic molding, equipment, die casting equipment, cncmachining equipment, mechanical processing equipment, industrial robotand automation equipment.

People who are attending the event can look forward to interacting with high-quality suppliers and manufacturers on a direct business-to-business level and this will give them a huge amount of exposure to a variety of products across the diverse sectors. ENDS

HYPERX LAUNCHES ALLOY CORE RGB GAMING KEYBOARD AND PULSEFIRE CORE GAMING MOUSE IN INDIA

Mumbai, India, 17^th December, 2018 (HPN) : HyperX™, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today launched two gaming products in India, the Alloy Core RGB Gaming Keyboard and Pulsefire Core Gaming Mouse, both with customizable RGB lighting.The HyperX Alloy Core RGB gaming keyboard is priced at INR 6,290 (MRP) and HyperX Pulsefire Core gaming Mouse is priced at INR 4,290 (MRP). Both the products are backed by a two-year warranty and are available at HyperX retail and e-tail partnered stores in India.

“We’re really excited to launch our first membrane keyboard along with our Pulsefire Core Mouse that offers a quality gaming experience with latest features for a great price.” said Mr. Vishal Parekh, Marketing Director, HyperX India. “With festive phase still around, both the products are perfect for gamers looking for reliability and premium quality.”

Featuring HyperX’s signature radiant light bar, and smooth, dynamic RGB lighting effects, the HyperX Alloy Core RGB^TM is ideal for gamers looking to enhance their keyboard’s style and performance without breaking the bank. With six different lighting effects and three brightness levels, it balances both brilliance and budget. Crafted with a durable, reinforced plastic frame, the Alloy Core RGB was constructed for stability and reliability for gamers who want a keyboard that will last. The soft-touch keys have a tactile feel, yet are tuned to be quiet, and they also feature gaming-grade anti-ghosting functionality and key rollover. It’s spill resistant, tested to withstand 120ml of liquid, so beverage accidents can be managed. The dedicated media controls and quick access buttons for lighting and Game Mode place control right at the user’s fingertips. Keyboard Lock allows users to lock their keyboard down without having to put the user’s entire system on standby. The Alloy Core RGB is stylish, nicely-featured, and durable, making it a great all-around multimedia keyboard for gamers.

The HyperX Pulsefire Core, a gaming mouse that delivers the essentials for gamers looking for a solid comfortable wired RGB mouse. It features Pixart 3327 optical sensor with native DPI settings of up to 6200 DPI and only 87g in weight. The mouse is also customisable with HyperX’s NGenuity software allowing gamers to personalise the seven buttons featured on the mouse as well as its macros and colour preference.

HYPERX ALLOY CORE Gaming Keyboard specifications:

Keyboard:

• Keyboard Type:  Membrane
• Backlight RGB: (5 Zones Multi-color Customization)
• Light effects: 6 LED modes and 3 brightness levels
• Connection type: USB 2.0
• Polling rate: 1000Hz
• Anti-ghosting: Multi-key anti-ghosting
• Media control: Yes
• Game Mode: Yes
• Spill resistance:Tested up to 120ml of liquid
• OS compatibility: Windows^® 10, 8.1, 8, 7

Cable

• Type: Attached, braided
• Length: 1.8m

Dimensions

• Width: 443.20mm
• Depth: 175.31mm
• Height: 35.68mm
• Weight: (Keyboard and cable) 1121g

HYPERX PULSEFIRE CORE Gaming Mouse Specifications

Mouse

• Ergonomics: Symmetrical
• Sensor: Pixart PAW3327
• Resolution: Up to 6,200 DPI
• DPI presets: 800 / 1600 / 2400 / 3200 DPI
• Speed: 220 IPS
• Acceleration: 30G
• Buttons: 7
• Left/right buttons durability: 20 million clicks
• Backlight:RGB (16,777,216 colours)
• Light effects: 1 lighting zone and 4 brightness levels¹
• On-board memory: 1 profile
• Connection type:USB 2.0
• Polling rate: 1000Hz
• USB data format: 16 bits/axis
• Cable type: Braided
• Weight (without cable):87g
• Weight (with cable):123g

Dimensions

• Length: 119.30mm
• Height:      41.30mm
• Width:       63.90mm
• Cable length: 1.8m

¹ Per zone RGB lighting customisable with HyperX NGenuity software

About HyperX

HyperX was born from Kingston Technology, the world’s largest independent memory manufacturer, with the goal of providing gamers, PC builders, and power users with high- performance components. For 15 years, the HyperX mission has been to develop gaming products for gamers – high-speed memory, solid state drives, headsets, keyboards, mice, USB flash drives, and mouse pads – to the gaming community and beyond. The award-winning HyperX brand has carved its name atop the leader board by consistently delivering products that deliver superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. HyperX gear is the choice of pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide because it meets the most stringent product specifications and is built with best-in-class components. HyperX has shipped over 5 million headsets worldwide.

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