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Industry/Logistics UBM launches Intermodal India 2012 Revolution in Logistics: UBM launches Intermodal India 2012 for the first time in  India   Intermodal India 2012 is being set up for benefit of players in the logistics sector to showcase their products and capabilities in the fastest growing logistics market in the region. Exhibitors include: deugro, Liebherr, Hindustan Cargo, PortMiami and many more. ·         Key speakers include: Mr. G. Kannan, Head, Logistics, Larsen and Toubro, Mr. Klaus Strahmann, EVP, deugro Group,  Mr. Apurba Saha, Executive Director, ONGC , Mr. Hemant Bhattbhatt, Senior Director, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India P Ltd, Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty, CMD, Allcargo Logistics ·         Presence of 2500+ decision makers from the retail chains, auto component sector, organised farming, heavy and light industries, warehousing servic...

Entertainment/Films by Prashant Kapadia STELLAR LINE UP OF FILMS ANNOUNCED AS PART OF THE 14 TH  MUMBAI FILM FESTIVAL ·          Over 200 films from over 65 countries to be screened at MFF ·          Prize money of USD 220,000 to be awarded ·          Screening of Silent Film with Live Orchestra | Rendez-vous with French Cinema  |  Celebration of Italian Cinema |Kabul Fresh- New Voices in Afghan Cinema | Restored Classics from around the World ·          Actress Waheeda Rehman to be conferred the Indian Lifetime Achievement Award ·          Homage to Rajesh Khanna, Dara Singh and A. K. Hangal Mumbai:   The 14 th  edition of the premier event of Mumbai’s culture calendar, the Mumbai Film Festival (MFF) presented by Reliance Entertainment...

Carnation Hotels acquire management rights for Suryavilas Luxury Resort & Spa in                   Himachal Pradesh Sep 27, 2012 New Delhi: Carnation Hotels, the joint venture with Lemon Tree Hotels announced signing of a management contract for the Himachal Pradesh based upscale Suryavilas Luxury Resort & Spa. The 36-room property which is owned by Bajaj Hill Resorts Pvt. Ltd. entered into a 10-year renewable agreement with Carnation Hotels for management of the property. Under the agreement, Suryavilas will become part of the Lemon Tree Premier portfolio. The agreement was signed by Rattan Keswani, Co-Promoter and Managing Director, Carnation Hotels and Anil Bajaj, Chairman, Bajaj Hill Resorts Pvt. Ltd. It is expected to enhance distribution for both partners. Himachal Pradesh is increasingly becoming the location of choice for high end luxury travelers in the resort and spa category due to its proximity to Chandigarh,...

Health Natural Killer T-Cells in Fat Tissue Guard                 Against Obesity Invariant natural killer T-cells (iNKT) are a unique subset of immune cells that are known to influence inflammatory responses. Now, a scientific team led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) has found that iNKT cells play a protective role in guarding against obesity and the metabolic syndrome, a major consequence of obesity. Their discovery, published on-line today in the journal Immunity, also finds that although iNKT cells are lost when humans become obese, they can be restored through weight loss, and further suggests that therapies that activate iNKT cells could help manage obesity, diabetes and metabolic disease. iNKT cells had been thought to be rare in humans until work by Lydia Lynch, PhD, found they were plentiful in human adipose (fat) tissue. “Our previous work had revealed a large population of iNKT cells in f...

Fashion/Beauty TAG HEUER CELEBRATES THE  MODERN INDIAN WOMAN, BY HONORING THE WINNERS OF " I AM SHE " 2012 Sep 29, 2012 TAG Heuer, the worldwide leader in watches and chronographs, had a two-day showcase of its recently launched CarreraElegance collection at the TAG Heuer Boutique in Palladium Mall, Mumbai on 27thand 28th September 2012. Daytwo saw TAG Heuer honour the three gorgeous winners of I AM She 2012. Ready to make a mark on the international platforms, the stunning winners from the pageant – I AM She Miss Universe India 2012 – Urvashi Rautela; I AM She MissGlobe International India 2012 – Shilpa Singh and I AM She Miss Asia PacificWorld India 2012 – Arlette Grao; made an elegant picture as they interacted with fans and tried on different watches at the TAG Heuer boutique. TAGHeuer has long been associated with independent and successful women all over the world and has recognized and awarded their achievements over  the years. Their newest brand amb...

Jewellery/Fashion Launch of “The Eterna Collection” by PC Chandra Jewellers Sep 30, 2012 PC Chandra Jewellers, the leading jewellery house announced the launch of “Eterna Collection”.  For those who want to create a red-carpet look for the most awaited day – look no further than the “Eterna Collection” by PC Chandra Jewellers. This collection gives a whole new definition to jewellery, with eclectic pieces that are sure to catch everyone’s eye! It has famously been said that change is the only constant! So is the case with jewellery. Since time immemorial, the human race has accessorized to enhance beauty. From stones to base metals to precious metals these accessories evolved to become jewellery as we know it today. Jewellery, in what ever form, has been and shall remain eternal in its quest to enhance beauty. This was the guiding principal that led P. C. Chandra Jewellers to first introduce the Eterna Collection in Los Angeles during Ananda Utsav. Looking at the ...

Telecom/AUTO BMW X6 Official Car of Airtel Delhi Half Marathon BMW X6’ gets unveiled as the Official Car of Airtel Delhi Half Marathon along with Timex Timer as the Timing Partner New Delhi(by Sailesh Gandhi): The Airtel Delhi Half Marathon get Active Expo 2012 was inaugurated at the NSIC Ground by Mr. Rabbi Shergill (Punjabi Singer), Mr. Christian Saffer, Director-Marketing, BMW India, Mr. VD Wadhwa, MD & CEO Timex Group India Ltd, Mr. Yatish Meherishi, Regional Director of Radio Mirchi & Mr. Dilip Jayram, CEO Procam International, the promoters of the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon with the unveiling of BMW as the official car and Timex Timer as the timing partner. BMW X6, which is the Lead Car for the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2012, was unveiled by Mr. Christian Saffer, Director – Marketing, BMW India at the NSIC Ground today. Alongside, Mr. VD Wadhwa, MD & CEO Timex Group India Ltd. unveiled the Timex timer. Also present at the venue were Yat...