92.7 BIG FM IS THE OFFICIAL FM RADIO PARTNER FOR TEAM KINGS XI PUNJAB

RADIO STATION TO OFFER SPECIAL PROGRAMMING, CONTESTS AND EXCLUSIVE UPDATES ON THE TEAM THIS IPL SEASON

LISTENERS IN PUNJAB TO ENJOY UNIQUE ON-AIR OFFERINGS

Celebrate IPL Season 7 with India’s Leading FM network – 92.7 BIG FM as it promises to offer unmatched and unparalleled entertainment through the 45-days extravaganza! With the IPL season being played in both UAE and India this year, the FM network is the official FM radio partner for team Kings XI Punjab as it plans to connect with all the team’s fans by offering special programs and contests this cricketing season!

 

To guarantee highest level of excitement, 92.7 BIG FM has an excellent line-up of programming on-air as well as on-ground activities that will help in reaching out to its fans.  The radio station has launched a unique on-air offering called ‘Rocky Te Ranjit de’ that will see humorous and witty cricket stats by Rocky and Ranjit who are the mascots for the team and will keep listeners posted throughout the season.

Taking forward this innovative offering, 92.7 BIG FM has launched a twin-pronged campaign called ‘BIG Ticket Khidki’ and ‘BIG Cheer for KXIP’.  The ‘BIG Ticket Khidki’ will see every listeners standing a chance to win tickets for the Kings XI Punjab matches, movies, fun city exhibitions and ticket to the grand finale. The cricket mania begins on 92.7 BIG FM as the RJs play on-air games asking them simple questions and also sharing information and trivia on the game. The radio station also presents ‘Balla Sahib’ who in his signature witty style provides information on the previous day match. On the other hand, the BIG Cheer for KXIP sees listeners cheering for their favourite team and the loudest cheer or best slogan gets gratified with exciting prizes. As the cricket fever starts gripping the radio station, the listeners get a chance to speak out, give their expert views and even dedicate motivational songs to cheer for their much-loved team.

With all the maza being created on-air, the on-ground madness cannot be ignored! As the Kings of Punjab display their tashan and flex their dolle-sholle on the cricket pitch, listeners can watch them LIVE by participating in various contests at RWAs and malls and grabbing the IPL match tickets from the BIG ticket windows installed at public places. The radio station has also associated with various restaurants, bars, lounges and cinema houses for LIVE match telecast on big screens.

The company said in a statement, “Cricket forms a very integral part of our country and keeping this in mind, it brings us great honour to partner with Kings XI Punjab, a team that has been close to the heart of all Punjabis. This association will see the right mix of excitement and involvement from the listeners as the format of the game is entertaining and highly active. We aim to provide a platform for our listeners that will help them engage with the Kings XI Punjab team members and guarantee cricket enthusiasts with the best of entertainment.”

92.7 BIG FM shall bring the Punjabi grandeur to every Indian household - from match updates, trivia to predictions and gossip from the celebrities’ world, listeners across the country can now tune-in and stay up to date on every move at the Punjab camp. With its presence in 45 cities and touching 5 crore listeners across the country, 92.7 BIG FM is the perfect platform to bring people closer to the game they treat as religion! The seventh season of the nation’s most spectacular sporting event will see the Punjabi warriors stronger and louder than ever – with 92.7 BIG FM as their official radio partner!

Square Off Mumbai Swimmathon 2013

India’s oldest open sea swimming competition is back with a view to promote swimming as a sport and encourage more participation. 

Shaina N.C, Executive World Chairperson, GIANTS International at the Press Conference of Square Off Mumbai Swimmathon 2013

India’s oldest and most popular event on the ocean swim calendar – Square Off Mumbai Swimmathon 2013 – is all set for its second edition on February 10, 2013. “Square Off Mumbai Swimathon 2013” – Sunk Rock to Gateway of India, is promoted by Square Off under the auspices of the Maharashtra State Amateur Aquatic Association (MSAAA).  The race attempts to promote swimming as a sport and encourage more participants to take up open sea swimming as their sport of choice. The 2nd edition introduces a new category “Sub-Juniors – 10 to 12 yrs” to give a platform to young swimmers and ensure that they have enough experience and aim to compete in the 2020 Olympics.

This open sea swimming race will start from Sunk Rock, popularly known as ‘Light House’ to Gateway of India, which will cover distance of about 5 kms (3.5 nautical miles).  Last year, the race attracted around 500 participants from all over Maharashtra across 14 categories including two physically challenged groups.  With the historic Gateway of India and majestic Taj Mahal hotel in the backdrop, the Square Off Mumbai Swimmathon 2013 aims to add to the charm, joy and pride of Mumbai.

The first race of this prestigious event was conducted from Sunk Rock Light House to Gateway of India on Sunday, 14th December 1947. The winners of this race were Pam Ballantyna (Women) (55 mins 23.5 secs) and Isaac Mansoor (Maccabi club) (Men) (45 mins)

This year Square Off Mumbai Swimmathon 2013 is supported by GIANTS International, a leading NGO with a view to promote “Save the Girl Child “campaign. The race day will witness some eminent personalities from the society like Nana Chaudasma, former sheriff of Mumbai and world chairman of GIANTS International, Shaina N.C, Executive World Chairperson, GIANTS International and a leading fashion designer and the new youth sensation – talented actor Varun Dhawan will be the chief guest for the competition.

Olympian Virdhawal Khade and Pooja Banerjee, Fame of Roadies 8 interact with the physically challenged participants of Square Off Mumbai Swimmathon 2013

Around 600 swimmers in 14 categories will participate in the competition. A 2 km special category race for the age group of 10-12 years will be introduced this year along with two separate categories for physically-challenged swimmers.

 “It feels great to be associated with major open sea swimming competition like “Square Off Mumbai Swimmathon 2013.” I’m very thankful to Square Off for taking this initiative and give Indian swimmers a perfect platform to showcase their talent. GIANTS International supports various national projects and we would like this competition to focus the ‘Girl Child’ as this competition has good participation of girl swimmers,” said Shaina N.C. Shaina is confident that open sea swimming is India’s best chance to earn a medal in upcoming Olympics.

Rajesh Gupta, Co-Founder Square Off felicitating Pooja Banerjee, Fame of Roadies 8 at the Press Conference of Square Off Mumbai Swimmathon 2013

 The star attraction of Square Off Mumbai Swimmathon 2013 will be to watch top swimmers in action like Padmashree and Arjun Awardee, Taranath Shenoy, National Champion Kunal Hendre and first ever Arjun awardee in swimming Avinash Sarang, to name few.

Open water swimming is the newest sport included in 2008 Beijing Olympics. Open water swimming presents a unique set of challenges to swimmers.  There are no lane lines, walls, or starting blocks to dictate what it takes to win.  The unpredictable natural conditions often play a deciding role in determining the winner of an Open water swimming race. “We are pleased to host this competition in association with the expertise of Square Off and look forward for Maharashtra government’s continued support to encourage this sport, which can surely add a medal to India in Olympics,” said Kishor Vaidya, secretary, MSAAA.

 Sachin Girishkumar, Co-Founder Square Off, said, “We at Square Off believe that the Indian youth have exceptional potential which can be leveraged by giving the right platform. We are proud to promote open sea swimming in India in association with MSAAA and Swimming Federation of India. It is the newest Olympic sport and given the right attention, we are confident that India can excel at the international level.”

About Square Off:

Square Off, a leading Sports Management, Consulting and a Training Company, formed with a vision to professionalize the delivery of sports in India and focus on value creation by adopting an equal emphasis approach towards all stake-holders, Square Off hopes to create a paradigm shift and act as agents to encourage youth to take up sports in a big way. Square Off intends to develop a sporting culture among the children of India and nurture students’ right from formative age thereby building career opportunities in sports.

Video Music Awards 2012

It’s raining awards on Vh1! After airing the Golden Globes and Grammys earlier this year, the international entertainment channel is back this season with a set of whole new awards, starting with – the Video Music Awards 2012. An evening to honour the best music videos of the previous year, the awards will air LIVE on September 7, 2012 at 5.30am, with a prime time repeat @8pm.

The 2012 Video Music Awards will be held for the first time at Staples Centre, making the show even bigger and better – if that’s possible! Hosting the coveted awards this year will be the renowned actor and stand-up comedian, Kevin Hart. Known for his quit wit and tongue-in-cheek humor, the awards ceremony will be nothing less than a laughter riot. The entire music industry along with  some renowned Hollywood legends will be seen sashaying down the red carpet.

Leading the nominations list this year are Rihanna and Drake with five nominations each and Katy Perry with four. As far as the performances are concerned, burning the stage LIVE for the first time ever would be the sensational teenage boy band, One Direction. International pop icon, Rihanna would also make the audiences groove to some of her chart topping numbers. Taylor Swift will perform on a brand new song for the first time at the awards ceremony. Also expected to perform at the awards this year are popular artists Alicia Keys and Green Day amongst others.

Also coming up, Vh1’s official Facebook and Twitter pages will buzz with a number of engaging activities around the awards. The Facebook page will give a chance to their viewers to vote for the nominee they ‘think’ should win while the Twitter page will create special #tag - #VMAsWithVh1 

Vh1 brings all the drama and action of the 2012 Video Music Awards straight from Staples Centre only on September 7, 2012 at 5. 30am - LIVE!

PVR Pictures romcom ‘To Rome With Love’ to hit theaters on September 7th 2012

Presenting a perfect blend of comedy and romance, PVR Pictures is all set to release its latest offering ‘TO ROME WITH LOVE’ in theatres on 7^th September 2012. Academy Award winning filmmaker Woody Allen offers a triple treat of writing, directing and acting in this film. Known for his funny wordplay and incisive characterizations, Allen makes many short lists of the most important comedy directors of all time. To Rome With Love is inspired profoundly by Italian filmmakers who he finds both innovative and brilliant.

The film is a kaleidoscopic romantic comedy movie set in one of the world’s most enchanting cities. The film brings us into contact with a well-known American architect (Alec Baldwin) reliving his youth; an average middle-class Roman (Roberto Benigni) who suddenly finds himself Rome’s biggest celebrity; a young provincial couple drawn into separate romantic encounters;  and an American opera director (Woody Allen) endeavouring to put a singing mortician on stage.

While Rome is a city abundant with romance and comedy, Woody Allen’s TO ROME WITH LOVE is about people having adventures that will change their lives forever.

Directed by Woody Allen, “To Rome with Love” is a multi star spangled banner film with Penelope Cruz, Roberto Benigni, Alec Baldwin, Judy Davis, Jesse Eisenberg, Greta Gerwig and Ellen Page in the lead alongwith Woody Allen himself.

·         Director: Woody Allen

·         Writer: Woody Allen (Screen play)

·         Stars: Woody Allen, Alec Baldwin, Roberto Benigni, Penelope Cruz, Judy Davis, Jesse Eisenberg,    Greta Gerwig, Ellen    Page

·         Release Date – September 7^th 2012

·         Language: English

About PVR Group

PVR Limited is among India’s leading integrated media & entertainment players with a significant presence in film entertainment (film exhibition, distribution and production) and retail entertainment. Regarded as the pioneers of the multiplex revolution in India, PVR Cinemas currently serve an aggregate of over 25 million patrons annually. It operates a geographically diverse cinema circuit of 179 screens with a presence in 24 cities across India.

PVR Pictures is the flagship film production and distribution arm of PVR Limited and has built an impressive film slate in Hindi & English which it markets and distributes. PVR Pictures made an enormously successful film production debut in 2007 with ‘Taare Zameen Par’ (Aamir Khan) & ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na’ (Imran Khan & Genelia D’souza) and has continued to build on its creative leadership in the Indian film industry since then.  PVR Pictures also produced ‘Aisha’ (Abhay  Deol and Sonam Kapoor) with Anil Kapoor Films Company and 'Shanghai' (Emraan Hashmi, Abhay Deol & Kalki) with Dibakar Banerjee Productions.

PVR Pictures is led by its passionate promoters Ajay Bijli and Sanjeev K Bijli. Ajay Bijli is the Chairman & Managing Director of PVR Ltd while Sanjeev K Bijli is the Joint Managing Director of PVR Ltd. 

AmbiKa Sanjana launched BiKa Swimwear

Celebrity Swimwear Designer AmbiKa Sanjana launched BiKa amidst great pomp and fair.

 

Shama Sikander, Karan Grover, Mia Yueda, Karishma Tanna, Hanif Hilal, Sulaiman & Reshma Merchant at BiKa Swimwear Launch

Last night, Mumbai saw all the glitteratzis and fashionistas at a much looked forward do at the luxurious store CREO, where Ambika Sanjana launched BiKa Swimwear, an international swimwear brand.

There was an eclectic mix of socialites & celebrities who graced the occasion like Mia Yuedo, Reshma & Sulaiman Merchant, Adam & Nisha Bedi, Nishka Lulla, Ashish Raheja, Siddhartha Rawal, Shama Sikander and Rizwan Sikender, Henry & Ashita Tham, Haniif Hilal, Parveen Dusanj, Sonal Shah, Karishma Tanna, Subha Sethi and Rupal Gagar and many more.


The highlight of the event was Live Mannequins modeling the BiKa Swimwear. The crowd was glued to the window outside gazing at the hot models which almost blocked the traffic. Ambika’s muse Mia Yuedo stepped out graciously in BiKa swimwear which got many applauds. Models got the attention as they walked around wearing BiKa swimwear and posed for the paparazzi.

While cheese and wine was served around guests were seen admiring the collection. Among the celebrities, Karan Grover was spotted with a mysterious girl, Hanif Hilal and Karishma Tanna came together. Initially Hanif was conscious to be clicked along with Karishma, but later they posed for paparazzi . The guests felt that something was brewing up between them.

As the crowd was glued to the window gazing these hot and glamorous models, the crowd was abuzz with talk of this unique concept & quite a few guests were determined to do the dame at their stores!

Ambika’s collaboration with an NGO called Birth Right where a portion of the money generated by BiKa goes to the NGO was the talk of the evening.

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