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 கே.பாக்யராஜ் கலெக்டராக நடிக்கும் "ஆண்டவன்"! வில்லியம் பிரதர்ஸ் புரொடக்சன்ஸ் தயாரிப்பில், 'ஆண்டவன்'  திரைப்படம் உருவாகியுள...

Monday 30 September 2019

ராட்சசியைப் பாராட்டி அப்படக்குழுவினரைப் பாராட்ட நேரில் அழைத்த மலேசிய கல்வி அமைச்சர் மாஸ்லே மாலிக்


அரசு பள்ளிகளின் நிலையையும், அரசு ஆசிரியர்களின் நிலையையும் நடைமுறை மாறாமல் கூறிய படம் ‘ராட்சசி’. ட்ரீம் வாரியர் பிக்சர்ஸ் சார்பில், ஜோதிகா நடிப்பில் இரண்டு மாதங்களுக்கு முன்பு வெளியாகி மக்களிடையே நல்ல வரவேற்பையும், பாராட்டையும் பெற்றது. இப்படத்தைப் பார்த்தாவது நமது அரசு பள்ளிகளில் மாற்றங்களைக் கொண்டு வருமா நமது அரசு? என்ற கேள்வி எழுந்துள்ள நிலையில், மலேசிய கல்வி அமைச்சர் மாஸ்லே மாலிக், ஒரு கல்வி அமைச்சராக இப்படத்தைப் பார்க்கும்போது எங்கள் நாட்டு சூழலோடு பொருத்திப் பார்க்கிறேன், நாம் செய்ய வேண்டிய பலவகையான திட்டங்களும், மாற்றங்களும் பற்றி இந்த படத்தில் கூறியிருக்கிறார்கள். ஒரு நாட்டில் கல்வியை வளர்ப்பதே அனைத்துக் கட்சியினருடைய இலக்காக இருக்க வேண்டும். அதைதான் நாங்கள் செய்துக் கொண்டிருக்கின்றோம் என்றார். மேலும், இப்படக்குழுவினருக்கும், நாயகியாக நடித்த ஜோதிகாவிற்கும் தனது பாராட்டுக்களைத் தெரிவித்திருந்தார். இதற்கு ஜோதிகாவும், இந்திய படத்தைப் பார்த்து அதில் கூறியதுபோல், தங்கள் நாட்டில் மாற்றம் கொண்டுவர விரும்பும் தங்களுக்கு நன்றி என்று பதில் கடிதம் அனுப்பியிருந்தார்.

இந்நிலையில், இப்படத்தின் குழுவினரை நேரில் பாராட்ட மலேசியா அழைத்துள்ளார் அந்நாட்டின் கல்வி அமைச்சர் மாஸ்லே மாலிக். கல்வித்துறை துணை அமைச்சர் ஒய்.பி. டியோ னி சிங், டி.ஜி.வி. தலைமை நிர்வாக அதிகாரி யோ ஓன் லாய் மற்றும் கல்வி அமைச்சர் மாஸ்லே மாலிக் ஆகியோர் ‘ராட்சசி’ படக்குழுவினருடன் மலேசியாவில் உள்ள டி.ஜி.வி. சேத்தியாவாக் என்ற மாலில் உள்ள ஆர்.ஜி.வி. திரையரங்கில் படம் பார்க்கவுள்ளனர். இதன்பிறகு கல்வி அமைச்சர் மாஸ்லே மாலிக் படக்குழுவினருக்கு விருந்துக்கு ஏற்பாடு செய்திருக்கிறார். இதற்காக அப்படத்தின் தயாரிப்பாளர் ட்ரீம் வாரியர் பிக்சர்ஸ் எஸ்.ஆர்.பிரபு, இயக்குநர் எஸ்.ஒய்.கௌதம் ராஜ், இணை தயாரிப்பாளர் அரவிந்த் பாஸ்கரன் மற்றும் வசனகர்த்தா பாரதி தம்பி பங்குகொண்டுள்ளுனர்.

T-Series is bringing the love ballad of the year Tum Hi Aana from Marjaavaan

After Bekhayali, Tum hi ho, Teri Galiyaan, T-Series is bringing the love ballad of the year Tum Hi Aana from Marjaavaan! The song will be launched on October 3rd, 2019.

Click here to Watch :



Marjaavaan is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Divya Khosla Kumar, Krishan Kumar (T-Series) and Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani and Nikkhil Advani (Emmay Entertainment).

RSVP Movies have released the trailer of their forthcoming film Bhangra Paa Le


RSVP Movies have released the trailer of their forthcoming film 'Bhangra Paa Le' starring Sunny Kaushal and Rukshar Dhillon.


Click here to Watch :


RSVP presents Bhangra Paa Le, produced by Sneha Taurani and Ronnie Screvwala. The film is slated to release on 1st November.

Siemens and Grundfos sign digital partnership to tackle global water challenges and save energy

The partnership is designed to secure strategic collaboration with a focus on water and wastewater applications, industrial automation and building technology.

 Partnership based on complementary portfolios and competences will support our customers when implementing intelligent solutionsCooperation to tackle global water challenges: increase energy efficiency and reduce water consumption Focused on three main areas: water and wastewater applications, industrial automation and building technology

Siemens and Grundfos have signed a digital partnership framework for strategic cooperation between the two companies. The new partnership focuses on the complementary products and solutions provided by both parties in three main areas: water and wastewater applications, industrial automation and building technology.

By combining their complementary expertise and knowledge in a long-term co-development digital partnership, both Siemens and Grundfos will benefit customers by creating synergies that extend beyond the sum of their parts. Both parties are entering into this partnership with the aim of achieving sustainable global change by joining forces in digital solutions.

“We are delighted to be further extending our collaboration with Grundfos,” states Klaus Helmrich, Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and CEO of Digital Industries. “Siemens and Grundfos are combining the competences of both companies in order to support our joint customer base in their digital transformation and in the implementation of intelligent solutions. Solutions from our Digital Enterprise portfolio can be used, for example, to increase the uptime of pumps and motors and to optimize their operation. Our MindSphere open cloud-based IoT operating system combined with Grundfos IoT solutions can optimize pump and motor schedules in order to maximize uptime and minimize energy consumption.”

In addition, MindSphere can be used to acquire data and knowledge, which enables us to operate buildings in a more user-friendly and efficient way.

“Our purpose is to pioneer solutions that contribute to solving the world’s water and climate challenges. To live up to that purpose, we are on a major digital transformation journey to supplement our pump solutions business by also becoming a digital solution and service provider. Partnering with Siemens is a big step in this direction,” says Mads Nipper, CEO, Grundfos. He adds: “Our companies have a strong position based on quality offerings and we want to strengthen this position by adding a digital layer. Ten percent of all electric energy in the world is used by pumps. Through this partnership we can provide intelligent, efficient solutions for reducing energy consumption, making a substantial difference when it comes to combatting climate change.”

Siemens and Grundfos pledge to lead the way on global sustainability and share the aim of making a positive impact on Sustainable Development Goals 6 (Clean water and sanitation) and 13 (Climate action).

By 2030, Grundfos aspires to be Climate Positive, and the company aims to halve its own water consumption by 2025. By 2030, Grundfos will have contributed to providing safely managed drinking water to 300 million people in need. In addition, through water efficiency and water treatment, the company will have saved 50 billion cubic meters of fresh water.




Casting Director Mukesh Chhabra Khidkiyaan concludes on a happy note

Bollywood's top Casting Director Mukesh Chhabra has launched one of its kind theatre festival called 

‘Khidkiyaan-Just Act’,  presented by Just Act, which is founded by Mukesh Chhabra and produced by T.C. 

Chhabra.
The first day of Khidkiyaan was a grand event with a crowd of more than 500+ people. The event was attended by 

Tigmanshu Dhulia, Piyush Mishra, Sunil Grover, Manoj Bajpayee, Dil Bechara debutant Sanjana Sanghi. Also, 

Khidkiyaan Kala Samman was presented to Manoj Bajpayee. 

Mahesh Bhatt too graced the event on Saturday and on Sunday, the event was attended by Varun Sharma, Tushar 

Pandey, Saharsh Kumar Shukla, Tahir Bhasin, Jatin Sarna, Nupur Sanon, Jasbir Jassi, Aakash Dahiya.  


The festival will also include short films screenings, a musical evening, street plays, poetry performances and 
interactive sessions with eminent personalities.






The makers of upcoming film Ghost have released their next song

The makers of upcoming film 'Ghost' have released their next song 'Jaltey Bujhtey' featuring Sanaya Irani, Shivam Bhaargava!
Click here to Watch :

http://bit.ly/JalteyBujhtey

Ghost, a Vashu Bhagnani production, directed by Vikram Bhatt starring Sanaya Irani and Shivam Bhaargava will release in cinemas on 18 October.

COLORS Tamil takes you back to a golden musical era with Padma Shri Kalaimaamani S.P. Balasubrahmanyam

~ A stellar concert organized by Madhan Bob and team set to be aired on 6th October 2019 at 3 PM ~

 “Aayiram Nilavae Vaa” brings an instant memory of a golden musical the era in Tamil Cinema and the magnificent voice of legendary singer Padma Shri S P Balasubrahmanyam(SPB) fondly called as Paadum Nila Balu. Celebrating this renowned playback singer for his versatility and bringing to television screens some of his finest musical numbers, COLORS Tamil in association with Rotary Club is set to present Engeyum Epodhum SPB, a scintillating musical concert on 6th October 2019, Sunday at 3 PM.


The tribute musical concert organized by Tamil comedian Madhan Bob and his orchestra, witnessed the Maestro rendering hit numbers like Aalapol Velapol, Vantheanda Paalkaarean, Malare Mounama, Marana Mass, Valai Osai, Povoma Oorgolam, and more giving the viewers a perfect opportunity to unwind. Taking music lovers on a trip down the memory lane, the virtuoso besides rendering songs from a golden era also shared interesting anecdotes of working with legendary music directors, lyricists and actors. The concert also had renowned yesteryear stars like SA Chandrasekar, P Vasu, Comedian Senthil, Ramesh Kanna, RV Udayakumar, Rohini, John Vijay and many more sharing the stage with SPB to share experiences from their collaboration over the years.


Relish this musical concert, Engeyum Epodhum SPB only on COLORS Tamil on 6th October 2019, Sunday at 3 PM. The channel is available on all leading cable networks and on all DTH platforms - Sun Direct (CH NO 128), Tata Sky (CHN NO 1555), Airtel (CHN NO 763), Dish TV (CHN NO 1808) and Videocon D2H (CHN NO 553). Have you missed any episodes? Don’t worry, tune-in to Voot to catch up on all your favorite show

THE FIRST EDITION OF ‘SHELL DUCATI RIDERS’ DAY’ HELD AT THE BUDDH INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, NOIDA

Brought to India for the first time by Shell Lubricants, iconic Ducati MotoGP rider Andrea Dovizioso interacted with numerous auto-aficionados and Ducati riders at the event

 Celebrating their long-standing technical partnership, Shell Lubricants and Ducati, organised the first edition of Shell Ducati Riders’ Day, a thrilling experience for India’s passionate rider community. This came as the latest endeavour by the two brands to commemorate riders’ passion and establish a stronger connect with their customers.


With over 500 attendees, the event came as the final leg of Shell Lubricants India’s flagship ‘MotoSport Promo Campaign’. It also saw the company celebrate the culmination of its unique limited-edition Advance promo pack series with attractive packaging and unlimited surprise prizes. Over 25 lucky Shell Advance consumers got a chance to attend the event. The event also witnessed Ducati India unveil its official riding team for the 2019 competitive season with Rajini Krishnan, the renowned multiple national and international championship winner, one of the brightest and youngest talent  Dilip Lalwani, and India’s only liter-class female rider Neharika Yadav. Additionally, Aakash Rajshakha and Bhumik Lalwani were also named as the official pilots for the North Star Automotive Ducati’s dealer partner team.

The event saw Ducati create unmatched riding experiences with over 100 Ducati riders. Ducati DRE-Certified trainers provided exclusive training to participants for the Ducati Road Academy to improve riders’ skills, thereby ensuring safe riding. This was followed by the Ducati Open Track Day which provided all Ducati superbike owners, excluding the Scrambler range, an opportunity to ride on the track.

Facilitated by Shell Lubricants, top-class MotoGP rider Andrea Dovizioso also made his first ever appearance in India at the event. Dovizioso spoke about his experiences with Ducati on intensely competitive tracks and the crucial role played by engine oils in maintaining a bike’s health. He further highlighted how Shell Advance Oils provide protection even in the most adverse conditions, thus providing riders the courage to ‘Outride Anything’.

The partnership between Shell and Ducati is one of the most successful technical collaborations since 1999 wherein both majors have been co-learning from extreme testing environments on and off the racetrack. The transfer of knowledge gained from the track to Shell’s products for the road is central to the technical partnership with Ducati.

Shell Advance, the only motorcycle oil recommended by Ducati, is essential to powering Ducati bikes on the track in extremely testing environments and this itself is a testament to its superior on-road performance. Ducati not only uses Shell products on the track, but also chooses Shell Advance oil and Shell V-Power fuel as the first fill for every Ducati bike that leaves its factory in Bologna, Italy.

Hyundai Ranks Highest in India Customer Service for Third Consecutive Year

Automotive Dealers Face Headwinds as Service Spend Declines, J.D. Power Finds 
 With India experiencing a decline in sales volume and a drop in average after-sales spend, automotive dealers are feeling the effects of a difficult year, according to the J.D. Power 2019 India Customer Service Index (Mass Market) StudySM, released today.

The study finds a 10% drop in the average amount spent per service visit compared with 2018. On average, customers spend 5,000 per service visit, compared with5,600 in 2018. The decline is greatest among after-sales customers who are 39 years or older, whose spend declined 17% year over year. The decline in service revenue is significant for dealers as 31% of their profits are generated from after-sales vs. 25% from sales[1].

“Typically, dealers rely on service work to keep their businesses profitable especially during a downturn in new-vehicle sales,” said Kaustav Roy, Director and Country Head for India, J.D. Power. “A drop in average service spend bodes negatively for overall dealer profitability. More than ever, dealers need to focus on delivering an excellent service experience to retain customers and encourage loyalty and advocacy.”

For the customers who rate their experience in the top quartile of satisfaction (929 points and above on a 1,000-point scale), 89% are more likely to return for post-warranty service work. Similarly, 90% of customers in the top quartile will recommend the service centre to a friend or relative.

Following are additional key findings of the 2019 study:

  • Reluctance to go digital: After-sales customers rarely use digital channels to set appointments despite indicating higher satisfaction when used. Satisfaction is 875 among the 1% of customers who use a manufacturers’ app and 868 for the 2% who use a dealers’ website. For the majority (81%) who still prefer to call a dealer, satisfaction is 831. Customers who walk in without an appointment (14%) are the least satisfied (786) across all appointment types.

  • Fewer customers stay at the dealership: More than one-fifth (21%) of customers stay at the service centre during their visit, a decline of 10 percentage points from 2018. However, satisfaction is typically higher among customers who wait for their vehicle service to be completed (837) vs. those who opt to leave and then return (821).
  
Study Rankings
Hyundai ranks highest in overall service satisfaction with a score of 903. Tata (870) ranks second and Mahindra (863) ranks third.
The J.D. Power 2019 India Customer Service Index (Mass Market) StudySM is based on responses from 7,177 new-vehicle owners who purchased their vehicle between March 2016 and August 2018. The study was fielded from March through August 2019.

Now in its 23rd year, the study measures new-vehicle owner satisfaction with the after-sales service process by examining dealership performance in five factors (listed in order of importance): service quality (30%); service initiation (18%); service facility (18%); service advisor (17%); and vehicle pick-up (17%). This study examines service satisfaction in the mass market segment.

The study also includes the Net Promoter Score® (NPS)[2] which measures new vehicle owners’ likelihood to recommend their vehicle brand on a 0-10 point-scale.

J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics. These capabilities enable J.D. Power to help its clients drive customer satisfaction, growth and profitability. Established in 1968, J.D. Power has offices serving North America, South America, Asia Pacific and Europe.

RSVP’s next Bhangra Paa Le first look revealed

The makers of Bhangra Paa Le have released the first look of the film.

Click here to Watch :


Get ready to bowled over by Sunny Kaushal and Rukshar Dhillon’s dance, the trailer will be unveiled at 12 noon today.

RSVP presents Bhangra Paa Le, produced by Sneha Taurani and Ronnie Screvwala. The film is slated to release on 1st November.


VR Chennai in association with Apsara Reddy presents a special musical extravaganza

VR Chennai in association with Apsara Reddy presents a special musical 
extravaganza in the aid of the fight against hunger featuring 
Vinaita, Shantanu, Kiki Vijay & Oviya as part of VR Weekends activities on 
Sunday, 29th September 2019 6.30 pm onwards at Swargamandapam
VR Chennai in association with Apsara Reddy presents a special Musical extravaganza in the aid of the fight against hunger featuring Chennai’s favourite celebrity Vinaita, Shantanu, Kiki Vijay & Oviya as part of VR Weekends activities. Also win exciting prizes at the #MyChennaiMyVR Selfie contest.   

According to FAO estimates in 'The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World, 2019' report, 194.4 million people are undernourished in India. By this measure 14.5% of the population is undernourished in India. Also, 51.4% of women in reproductive age between 15 to 49 years are anaemic. 


With this as the backdrop Apsara Reddy, All India Mahila Congress General Secretary and Social Activist has put together an advocacy and awareness Musical Concert at VR Chennai on Sunday 29-09-2019. Joining her will be Bigg Boss fame Oviya Helen and Celebrity couple Shanthnoo and Kiki. A high tempo music concert by Vinaita Sivakumar and band will enthral audiences with some foot-tapping Hindi and Tamil numbers.


An exclusive guest list will also be treated to sights and sounds of hunger and what we as a society can do to alleviate a cause that is silent and ever so humiliating.





9 வயதில் 200 பதங்கங்கள் உலக சாதனை படைத்த இரட்டையர் மற்றும் அவர்களின் மாஸ்டருக்கு கௌரவ டாக்டர் பட்டம்


புதுச்சேரி மாநிலத்தை சேர்ந்த காரைக்காலில் உள்ள  இன்டர்நேஷ்னல் வி.ஆர்.எஸ் மார்ஷியல் ஆர்ட்ஸ் அக்டமி இயக்குனர் மகாகுரு வி.ஆர்.எஸ் குமாரிடம் மூன்று வயது முதல் கராத்தே சிலம்பம் யோகா கிக் பாக்ஸிங் குபுடோ தேக்வாண்டோ போன்ற எண்னற்ற தற்காப்பு கலைகலை கற்று இந்தியா மற்றும் சர்வதேச அளவில் 200க்கும் மேற்பட்ட பதக்கங்களை வாங்கி புதுச்சேரி ஆளுநர் . முதல்வர்   மற்றும் பல்வேறு தரப்பினரிடமும் பாராட்டை பெற்ற  காரைக்கால் குட்ஷெப்பட் மேல்நிலை பள்ளியில் 5ம் வகுப்பு பயிலும்  இரட்டையர்களான கே.ஸ்ரீ விசாகன் வயது 9 மற்றும் கே ஸ்ரீஹரிணி வயது 9 இவர்களின்  சாதனையை சிறப்பிக்கும் விதமாக பள்ளியின் சார்பாக  தயார் செய்யப்பட்ட  புத்தகத்தை சமீபத்தில் புதுச்சேரி துணைநிலை ஆளுநர் கிரண் பேடி அவர்கள் வெளியிட்டார்.

 இவர்கள் உலகிலேயே முதன்முதலாக ஒரே நேரத்தில் சகோதர சகோதரியாக பிறந்த இரட்டையர்கள் 6 வயது முதல் 9 வயது வரை கராத்தேவில் இரண்டு பிளாக் பெல்ட் மற்றும் இந்தியா மற்றும் சர்வதேச அளவில் அதிக பதக்கங்களை வாங்கி உலக சாதனை படைத்ததால் இவர்களுக்கு சமீபத்தில் வில் மெடல் ஆப் வேர்ல்டு ரெக்கார்டர்ஸ் ( WILL MEDAL OF WORLD RECORDS ) மற்றும் வில் மெடல் கிட்ஸ் ரெக்கார்டர்ஸ்  ( WILL MEDAL Kids RECORDS ) ஆகியவற்றில் உலக சாதனையை பதிவு செய்து சான்றுகள் வழங்கப்பட்டது இந்த சாதனையை மேலும் சிறப்பு சேர்க்கும் விதமாக யுனிவர்சல் அச்சிவர்ஸ் புக் ஆப் ரிக்கார்ட்ஸ் ( UNIVERSAL ACHIEVERS BOOK OF RECORDS.) மற்றும் பியூச்சர் கலாம்ஸ் புக் ஆப் ரிக்கார்ட்ஸ் ( future kalam book of records ) ஆகியவற்றிலும் உலக சாதனையாக பதியப்பட்டது’  மேலும் இவ்விழாவில்  ஸ்ரீ விசாகன் கண்களை கட்டிக் கொண்டு குறுகிய நேரத்தில் பல்வேறு தற்காப்பு கலைகளை செய்து காண்பித்ததும் கே ஸ்ரீஹரிணி குறுகிய நேரத்தில் பல்வேறு தற்காப்பு கலைகளின் ஆயுதத்தை பயன்படுத்தி தற்காப்பு கலைகளை செய்து காண்பித்ததும் இருவரும் புதிய உலக சாதனை செய்ததால் இவர்களுக்கு சர்வதேச தமிழ் பல்கலைக்கழகம் கவுரவ டாக்டர் பட்டம் வழங்கியது .

   மேலும் இரட்டையர்களின்   வி.ஆர்.எஸ் குமார் குமாருக்கு   இருபத்தைந்து வருடங்களாக தற்காப்பு கலைகளில்  சேவையாற்றி பல்வேறு மாணவ மாணவியர்கள் உருவாக்கியதால் அவர்களைப் பாராட்டி அவருக்கும் கௌரவ டாக்டர்  பட்டம் வழங்கப்பட்டது 29.09.2019 அன்று சென்னை அண்ணாநகரில் நடந்த விழாவில் உலக சாதனைக்கான சான்றுகள் மற்றும் கௌரவ டாக்டர் பட்டத்துக்கான சான்றுகள் வழங்கப்பட்டது இவ்விழாவில் யுனிவர்சல் புக் ஆப் ரெக்கார்ட்ஸ் நிறுவனர் டாக்டர் பாபு பாலகிருஷ்ணன், முதன்மை அலுவலர் செல்வம் உமா மற்றும்.பெற்றோர் மற்றும் பலர் இருந்தனர்  


First standalone Build-A-Bear store opens in Chennai



Tablez brings first Build-A-Bear standalone store at Marina Mall
 Tablez, the leading organized retail group, has opened the first standalone Build-A-Bear store in India, at Marina Mall, Chennai. The brand was launched earlier this year as shop-in-shop format within Toys“R”Us stores across India.
For more than 21 years, U.S. based personalized experiential toy retail brand Build-A-Bear has been sharing hearts and bear hugs globally. Build-A-Bear is a global customized stuffed-animal retail entertainment brand that aims to reach as many as 9 million households in the top 15 cities in India by 2025.
On this special occasion, Adeeb Ahamed, MD, Tablez said, “We are excited to open the first standalone store of Build-A-Bear in Chennai. The concept offers a one-of-a-kind retail experience and has been a big hit with children, ever since we launched the brand earlier this year. I am sure that every child that steps into this new store will cherish the experience of creating their own personalized toys and leave with fond memories.”
He further added, “We plan to open 20 standalone stores of Build-A-Bear across key cities in India over the next 10 years, along with shop-in-shop formats across all our Toys”R”Us stores as well.”
Spread across an area of over 2000 sq. ft., Build-A-Bear is a global brand that kids love and parents trust for fantastic family experiences. The ‘Choose Me’ wall at every Build-A-Bear store is where the empowerment journey begins as each guest chooses an unstuffed animal to bring to life. Accessories give customers the freedom to customize their creation. The heart ceremony is where one can add special wishes for their friend. During the stuffing process, a heart is placed in the bear along with special wishes, and the guest promises to care for their new furry friend once they are given the birth certificate. This signature ceremony brings each stuffed animal to life in a personal way, further ensuring a greater attachment.
Established in 1997, Build-A-Bear has helped millions find their own meaning in a new furry friend. The brand has nearly 500 stores worldwide and more than 180 million furry friends have been made globally in its 21-year history. Build-A-Bear helps guests mark special occasions, start friendships, and inspires people to make their own adventures. At Build-A-Bear, one is empowered to feel that anything is possible.

Team India to compete at BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 in New Zealand.



Mr. HK Naik from Bangalore, Mr. Shakeel Basha from Coimbatore and Mr. V Sathyananth from Tirupur selected as BMW Motorrad ‘Team India’.

More than 75 BMW GS motorcycle owners across India participated in Indian National Qualifier.



Goa. BMW Motorrad has announced the finalists for ‘Team India’ who will participate in the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020. The finalists were chosen after a two-day thrilling GS adventure at the Indian National Qualifiers held in Goa. The trio, Mr. HK Naik from Bangalore, Mr. Shakeel Basha from Coimbatore and Mr. V Sathyananth from Tirupur will proudly represent India at an international level.


More than 75 BMW GS owners participated in the adrenaline gushing biennial edition of Indian National Qualifier. Individual riders battled out various intensive stages including hard-core adventure riding and teamwork challenges. Special tests included the display of riding capability, technique, navigation, fitness, mental alertness and mechanical skills.


Mr. Rudratej Singh, President and Chief Executive Officer, BMW Group India said, “Friendly competition is good - it builds skills and a community of enthusiasts. We are delighted to introduce the second edition of GS Trophy qualifiers for our customers in India - 3 times bigger than last edition. Every meter was packed with pure enduro fun. GS riders battled out intensive stages and numerous challenges focusing mainly on team spirit besides demonstrating riding skills.  It was a privilege to watch the riders endure, persevere and display their skills and camaraderie on the challenging exercises. We congratulate the three winners who will proudly represent India at the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy final to be held in New Zealand.”


The Indian National Qualifier is held every two years and typically replicates challenges of the International GS Trophy. It is a multi-day competition with riders scoring points and leading to a final where top scorers compete for the three team positions.

The journey of a song gives you a heap of beautiful and heartfelt moments.


Pritam shared a cover of Kalank's title track 'Luteron Ka Lutera' on his Youtube channel.

Watch it here:

Ganesh Acharya dancing on a Jackky Bhagnani


Ganesh Acharya dancing on a Jackky Bhagnani’s “Choodiyan” is 
winning hearts

Ganesh Acharya who is known to choreograph iconic songs like Husn Hai Suhana, Beedi Jalaile 
from Omkara, Masti ki Paathshala from Rang De Basanti recently posted his version of Jackky 
Bhagnani’s super hit song 'Choodiyan'.
The star choreographer shared the video on his Instagram handle saying, "All the best @jackkybhagnani for your new album. Loads of love ❤''
Jackky Bhagnani couldn't stop gushing over Ganesh Acharya’s rendition and reposted the video 
on Instagram captioning "This makes me truly happy. My childhood star @ganeshacharyaa 
dancing on #Choodiyan! I've grown up watching him dance, aspired to dance like him, and 
someone I have always looked upon and respected. Thankyou so much master jee. This means a lot 🙏''
The ace choreographer's rendition of Choodiyan has been winning hearts all over the Internet. 
Along with the fans and audiences, choreographers like Mudassar and Prince have also gone gaga over the same.
Choodiyan featuring Jackky Bhagnani and Dytto was released recently and the song has been 
receiving a lot of love from netizens. The song showcases Jackky and Dytto flaunting their dancing skills.
We are sure the song is going to be a regular feature in this festive season!

எழுத்தாளர் கலைஞர்கள் சங்கமும் சென்னை கேரளா சமாஜமும் இணைந்து அக்டோபர் 2 முதல் 6 ஆம் தேதி வரை சென்னையில் நடத்தும் தென்னிந்திய நாடக விழா

தமிழ்நாடு முற்போக்கு எழுத்தாளர் கலைஞர்கள் சங்கமும் சென்னை கேரளா சமாஜமும் இணைந்து அக்டோபர் 2 முதல் 6 ஆம் தேதி வரை சென்னையில் நடத்தும் தென்னிந்திய நாடக விழா அழைப்பிதழ் கிடைக்கப்பெற்றது. மிக்க மகிழ்ச்சி. 

அவ்விழாவில் மூத்த நாடக கலைஞர்களும் தென்னிந்திய நடிகர்  சங்க உறுப்பினர்களுமான திருமதி.J.கமலா மற்றும் திரு.காஞ்சி சிவராஜ் ஆகியோர்கள் பங்கேற்பது, 32 நாடக குழுக்கள் நாடகங்களை நிகழ்த்துவதும், அதில் 500 நாடக கலைஞர்கள் பங்கேற்பதும், அவ்விழாவின் அரங்கங்களுள் ஒன்றுக்கு இந்தியத் திரைப்படத்துறையில் கின்னஸ் சாதனைப் படைத்த புகழ்பெற்ற நடிகையும் எங்கள் சங்க மூத்த உறுப்பினருமான மறைந்த திருமதி.  ‘ஆச்சி’ மனோரமா பெயரை சூட்டியிருப்பதும், அந்த அரங்கத்தை மூத்த நடிகையும் எங்கள் சங்க உறுப்பினர் குமாரி.சச்சு அவர்கள் திறந்து வைப்பதும் மற்றும் நாடக துறையிலும், திரைத்துறையிலும் பணியாற்றும் நடிகர் / நடிகையர்கள் திரைக்கலைஞர்கள் பங்கேற்கும் நாடக நிகழ்வுகள் இடம்பெறுவதும், நாடக கலைஞர்களை ஊக்குவிப்பதற்கு இது போன்ற நாடக விழா நடத்துவது மிகுந்த மகிழ்ச்சி அளிக்கிறது.

மேற்கண்ட நாடக விழாக்கள் மிகவும் சிறப்பாக அமைவதற்கு ‘தென்னிந்திய நடிகர் சங்கத்தின்’ சார்பாக மனமார்ந்த வாழ்த்துக்களையும், பாரட்டுகளையும் தெரிவித்துக்கொள்கிறோம்.
நன்றி!

Indian Shoe Federation appoints Mr. V Muthukumaran as President


~ Mr. V Muthukumaran is the  Global Business Head, Leather Products, TATA International Limited~
 Indian Shoe Federation appoints Mr. V Muthukumaran, Global Business Head, Leather Products, TATA International Limited as President at their recently concluded AGM in Chennai. Mr. V Muthukumaran takes charge as President from Mr. KR Vijayan for the term 2019 – 2021.

Mr. V Muthukumaran previously held the role of Vice President during the elections for the term 2017-2019.

Commenting on the appointment, Mr. V. Muthukumaran, Global Business Head, Leather Products, TATA International Limited said, “I am extremely excited to take on the new role with Indian Shoe Federation and it gives me an opportunity to shape the future of the Indian Footwear Industry.”

He further added, “India’s export of Footwear in FY19 was a meagre US$ 2.36 billion as compared to China and all efforts should be made to raise our exports to the tune of US$ 10 billion in the next few years. With a large work-force available in our country, we must be able to improve our manufacturing by ensuring that we have the right components and we continue to improve the productivity.

He stated that as capacities are full in China and Vietnam, the opportunity is available to India. He went on to caution a solution must be found for optimizing cost of manufacturing and that the Indian Shoe Federation must charter a growth plan to take the industry to the next level.

Started in 1992, the Indian Shoe Federation has many leading manufacturers and exporters of footwear and footwear components from India as its members. The ISF is committed to promoting the growth of the Indian Footwear Industry globally through the adoption of modern, transparent and superior industry practices.