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SachinPilgaonkar and Ravi Jadhav to be felicitated

SachinPilgaonkar and Ravi Jadhav to  be  felicitated at the 1 st edition  of Navi   Mumbai International Film   Festival   (NMIFF) Navi Mumbai, will hold its first ever Film Festival, on 31st January to 2nd February 2014. The festival will be held at the DY Patil Auditorium in Nerul, one of the largest auditoriums in the city. On this occasion Navi Mumbai International Film Festival (NMIFF)felicitates  two reputed personalities of Indian Cinema SachinPilgaonkar and Ravi Jhadhav. Mr.ChhaganBhujbal, Minister of Public works; Maharashtra Statewill felicitate SachinPilgaonkar on the 31 st January, 2014. Ravi Jhadhav  will be felicitated by Humanity First Foundation on the 2 nd Feb. Starting as a child actor, in Marathi film, Ha MajhaMargEkla (1962), Mr.SachinPilgaonkar went on to act in around 65 films as a child artiste, before switching to adult roles. He has recently completely splendid 50 years in Indian Cinema. Mr. Ravi Jadhav has immensely contributed to

Akshay Sethi Enters

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ENTERTAINMENT Akshay Sethi Enters Baalveer as a Devious Magician The young and charming AkshaySethimakes his way to enter SAB TV’s fantasy show ‘Baal Veer’ as a devilish magician ‘MogamboGomango’. Known for his earlier negative roles in SaatPhere and SasuralGendaPhool, Akshay will be seenin a complete different character as MogamboGomango. He plays a magician with a negative shade, who possesses special magical powers, through which he can create his own clone, becomes invisible and fools people through his magical tricks. While speaking with AkshaySethi, he says, “It’s for the first time ever in Baalveer a Male antagonist has been introduced. My character has different negative shades with lots of fun and humor in it. A stylish and sleek magician, I steal valuable jewelries and clothes of queens and Pari’s and my aim is to destroy the Pari-lok and Baalveer. I am excited playing the character of MogamboGomango as I had to change my voice in a very heavy and husky tone

CMC Ltd announced

CORPORATE CMC‘s Games Event Management  System (GEMS) successfully  deployed at Goa Lusofonia Games CMC Ltd., a subsidiary of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced that it successfully deployed its Games Event Management System-GEMS for the 3rd Lusofonia Games held at Goa, India from January 18 to 29, 2014.  CMC’s GEMS has been designed and developed in-house to address core Information Management needs of large multi-disciplinary sporting events. The Lusofonia Games (Portuguese: Jogos da Lusofonia) is a multinational multi-sport event organised by the ACOLOP, which involves athletes coming from Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) countries, namely those belonging to the CPLP (Community of Portuguese Language Countries), but also others where there are significant Portuguese communities or that have a common past with Portugal. Countries spanning across 5 continents participated in this prestigious sporting meet. Goa, an internationally popular tourist destination, h

Rahul Dravid announced his

SPORTS Rahul Dravid takes guard for India's Future Olympians Cricket icon to join GoSports Foundation's Board of Advisors and institute athlete mentorship programme Former captain of the Indian Cricket Team Rahul Dravid announced his association with sports non-profit GoSports Foundation. Through this association, Dravid aims to contribute towards the development and mentorship of Indian junior Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Dravid will join the Board of Advisors of GoSports Foundation and will also institute the Rahul Dravid Athlete Mentorship Programme. The mentorships will involve Dravid and his team of experts personally advising select high-potential athletes at key phases in their careers, and also providing them access to scientific expertise, performance and injury management, and allied professional services, so as to provide specific and meaningful support to their young careers. Speaking on the association, Rahul Dravid said, "Being a sp

Max Fashion India announced the launch of

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LIFESTYLE / FASHION Max Fashion India redefines beauty pageants with their latest property - Max Fashion Icon 2014 A nationwide hunt for the coolest rising style stars Max Fashion India,the leading international value fashion brand announced the launch of their latest fashion property, ‘Max Fashion Icon 2014’ – A nationwide hunt for the coolest rising stars. The tri city beauty pageant that promises to be the ultimate launch pad to India’s young, aspiring models, help them realize their dreams and be the country’s next fashion icon. The winners of the Max Fashion Icon 2014will get a chance of a lifetime of being photographed by Ace Fashion and Bollywood photographer, JatinKampani for Max Fashion Calendar. They will also be featured in top magazines like Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar and Woman’s Health, receive gift hampers worth Rs. 1.25 lakhs, a complete Max Fashion wardrobe and the opportunity to be the face of the next Max season campaign. In an aim to se

GAIL’s 3rd Quarter of FY 2013-14

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CORPORATE GAIL (INDIA) LIMITED GAIL’s Turnover (net of Excise) for 3 rd  Quarter of FY 2013-14 rises by 28 % Profit Before Tax up 32 %; Net Profit up 31 % to Rs 1,679 crore for 3 rd  Quarter GAIL’s nine months Turnover (net of Excise) up by 22 % GAIL (India) Limited recorded 32 percent rise in its Profit Before Tax, 31 per cent increase in Net Profit and 28 percent growth in Turnover (net of excise duty) in the third quarter of Financial Year 2013-14 as against the corresponding period last year. The Turnover (net of excise duty) recorded by India’s leading Natural Gas company in the third quarter of FY  2013-14 stood at Rs.  15,980 crore  as against  Rs.12,474 crore  in the corresponding period last year. The Net Profit increased to Rs.   1,679   crore,  up from  Rs.   1,285 crore  during the same period. The Gross Margin increased by  16   percent  to  Rs. 2,498   crore  in the third quarter of the current financial year against  Rs.   2,156   crore  while the Profit

Indian Merchant's Chamber presents

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Indian Merchant's Chamber (IMC) presents the much awaited Fusion 2014 A must-attend conference for every stakeholder from entertainment, media & sports industry The Indian Merchants’ Chamber is organizing its 3rd edition of  ‘IMC FUSION,’ the Conference on Entertainment , Media & Sports on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Grand Hyatt in Santa Cruz, Mumbai.   The IMC FUSION Conference represents convergence of today’s three most dynamic sectors – Entertainment, Media & Sports.  This year, the conference is being organized under the auspices of IMC’s Entertainment Committee chaired by Mr. Manmohan Shetty.  Renowned Bollywood film, mainstream television and theatre star Kabir Bedi will be the Host of FUSION 2014. The third edition of IMC FU S I O N will feature renowned personalities as speakers from the three sectors deliberating on a wide array of topics covering current issues and trends, emerging technologies and new-age engagement with the cons

Suzuki unveiled two new products

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AUTOMOBILE /NEW LAUNCH SUZUKI TWO-WHEELERS UNVEILS TWO NEW OFFERINGS THE ‘GIXXER’ MOTORCYCLE AND THE ‘LET’S’ SCOOTER Launches 155cc motorcycle ‘GIXXER’ as flagship model Enters 110cc scooter segment with ‘LET’S’ Suzuki Motorcycle India Limited (SMIL), a subsidiary of one of the world’s leading two-wheeler manufacturers Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, unveiled two  new products – a 155cc motorcycle ‘Gixxer’ and a 110cc scooter ‘Let’s’. Gixxer is Suzuki’s flagship model for the Indian market, boasting a pioneering style &  sophisticated appearance, combined with exceptional riding performance and the best fuel  economy in its class, for the Indian market. Suzuki Gixxer was unveiled by actor Salman Khan,  who has been associated with Suzuki Motorcycles as the brand endorser. The scooter Let’s is an offering directed at the urban youth looking for styling, economy and  practicality. Suzuki’s launch of the scooter ‘Let’s’ was also an opportunity to introdu

'Save The Future'

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Felicitation ceremony for 'Save The Future' Campaign by  Government of India Ministry of Communications & Information Technology  Department of Posts Maharashtra Circle Mumbai   A vibrant function  at the spectacular Mumbai GPO building, to felicitate the winners of a contest organised by the Maharashtra Postal Circle under the “Save The Future” campaign, seeking suggestions by post and ePost on two parallel tracks “Save the Earth” and “Save the Girl Child”.    The campaign, envisioned by Col K C Mishra, VSM, Chief Postmaster General, created wide awareness and enthusiasm through the website www.savethefuture.co.in and also effectively utilizing social media viz. facebook ( www.facebook.com/campaign Save The      Future) and twitter ( https://twitter.com/save the future13 ).  On social media, the campaign  received more than 15 lakh hits. The response to the contest was overwhelming, with a total of 75018 entries, including 51065 in Mar