Media/Entertainment

                                      Hon'ble Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir launches Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM in Jammu!                                                  ~ India's No. 1 Radio Station sets the airwaves in Jammu on fire ~ Jammu, 10th Oct, 2017:  Radio Mirchi, India's  No. 1 radio station, launched in Jammu today with none other than the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Ms. Mehbooba Mufti, as the Chief Guest of the event! The RJs who will host the shows on Mirchi 98.3 were introduced to the audience during the launch. The bubbly RJ Shwetima and the dashing RJ Nishant promised to keep the listeners in Jammu entertained with their on-air antics. RJ Sayema who needs no introduction, being one of the most popular RJs on radio across India and who also hosts the afternoon show on Mirchi and RJ Rochie, who is the host for Mirchi's popular night show  Mirchi InstaPyaar, were also introduced to the public at the launch. Mirchi's Jammu playlist will comprise 70% Bollywood & 30% Punjabi music - providing listeners with the best of both worlds. The chosen combination is a result of careful research and talking to potential listeners in the city. Mirchi also promises to keep listeners hooked by taking up discussions on the topics that are most relevant to the youth of today and also entertaining them with celeb chats, comedy, and infotainment. Speaking on this occasion, Ms. Mehbooba Mufti, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, said "I am extremely happy that a national FM brand of such repute has started operations in Jammu. I am sure it is only a matter of time before Mirchi becomes a part of the social and cultural fabric of this beautiful city. I wish them the very best." Mahesh Shetty, COO, Radio Mirchi, commented that "We are very happy to be launching in Jammu. As a brand, we believe in creating customized products for our markets, tailored to suit the preferences of the city. This approach has helped Mirchi achieve a leadership position within a short span of time in the cities we operate in. In Jammu, too, we have designed our playlist and on-air experience around what the people of Jammu told us they wanted to hear and we are confident that our listeners will enjoy what we put on the air. We look forward to becoming an integral part of every Jammuite's  life in the days to come!" Here's  looking forward to a fresh, new and dynamic FM station- backed by the leading radio brand in the country- keeping Jammu khush! About Radio Mirchi: Entertainment Network India Limited (ENIL), popularly known as Mirchi, owns 73 frequencies and is advertising partner for another 3, across 63 cities, making it India's  largest private FM radio broadcaster. Launched in 2001, Mirchi now operates across the country with 3 distinct brands- Mirchi, Mirchi Love & Ishq (advertising partner of TV today network). With the highest listenership across the country and a track record of developing innovative content, Mirchi has been expanding and retaining its audiences and advertisers through the years. Mirchi has delighted listeners and the industry with its exciting properties such as Mirchi Music Awards (in 8 languages) & Mirchi Top 20. Mirchi is also the biggest concert player in the country. Mirchi's  initial foray into digital space has helped it gain a strong position- 21 online radio stations, biggest radio website & biggest on Facebook, Twitter & Youtube. Mirchi was also the 1st Indian brand to go international with the launch of the brand in the UAE. Mirchi can also be heard at T3 international airport, Delhi and for the 1st time on Indian railways on Kalka Shatabdi. With such a wide presence, on -air, on-ground & on digital, Mirchi is truly everywhere For further information contact: Sumit Kakkar (93566 69999; sumit.kakkar@timesgroup.com) Khushboo Mattoo (96229 26464; khushboo.mattoo@timesgroup.com)

  Chandigarh, 18th Aug 2017: Mirchi, India's No.1 radio station, has always championed contemporary issues which are relevant to society. One such issue is women's safety and sexual harassment against women. Mirchi Chandigarh organised a "Power Drive" in the city on 18th August led by its Gang of Girls (Mirchi's team of spunky female RJs Charu, Aashi and Mehak). This Power Drive involved a large group of women who rode through Chandigarh making a statement for women's safety in the city especially at night. The rally started from the Sector 7 Market - Madhya Marg to Housing board 10 PM covering approximately 5 kms. The Chief Guests for the event were the stars of the new Punjabi movie Rocky Mental - Parmish Verma and Tannu Kaur Gill. When asked about the initiative, Parmish Verma said, "This is an issue that is very close to my heart. The safety of women, especially in this beautiful city of our's, is something we all need to work together to ensure. I commend Radio Mirchi for taking up the cause of raising awareness about it!" Tannu Kaur Gill agreed saying, "I am so happy to be able to be a part of this event. Women should feel safe anywhere and anytime in Chandigarh and we need to raise awareness about this." On the initiative, Bhanu Pratap Singh Chauhan, Cluster Head - Punjab & HP, Radio Mirchi said "We were excited to be a part of this initiative of a power drive for women. At Mirchi we have always strongly supported progressive thinking and consider women's safety as a matter of great importance. Through this initiative we want to convey this message to our lakhs of listeners in and around the tricity area. We are very happy that so many people came out in support of this event as it shows how important this is, not just to us at Mirchi, but also to the people of Chandigarh."   About Mirchi: Entertainment Network India Limited (ENIL), popularly known as Mirchi, owns 74 frequencies across 64 cities, hence making it India's largest private FM radio broadcaster. Launched in 2001, Mirchi now operates across the country with 3 distinct brands- Mirchi, Mirchi Love & Ishq (as advertising partner of TV today network). With the highest listenership across the country and a track record of developing innovative content, Mirchi has been expanding and retaining its audiences and advertisers through the years. Mirchi has delighted listeners and the industry with its exciting properties such as Mirchi Music Awards (in eight languages) & Mirchi Top 20. Mirchi is also the biggest concert player in the country, doing almost 1 concert a week. Mirchi's initial foray into the digital space has helped it gain a strong position - with 16 online radio stations, the biggest radio website, biggest on Facebook, Twitter & Youtube, Mirchi has taken the digital world by storm. Mirchi was also the first Indian brand to go international with the launch of the brand in the UAE. Since February 2012, Radio Mirchi can be heard in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. Mirchi can also be heard at T3 international airport, Delhi. With such a wide presence, on -air, on-ground & on digital, Mirchi is truly everywhere!

First time after the BMC pothole rap controversy, RJ Malishka speaks exclusively to Faye D'Souza, Executive Editor of MIRROR NOW Mumbai, August 3, 2017: On the eve of July 27, the most influential voice in Indian media, Faye D'Souza and RJ Malishka together exposed the apathy of the civic authorities who have gifted the honest tax payers of Mumbai with potholes. The negligence of the civic authorities in the financial capital of the country has led to accidents and deaths. Being the news channel that fights to solve the everyday problems of the common man, MIRROR NOW came in support of the RJ demanding accountability from powers that can drive improvement. Average Mumbaikar is afraid to walk or drive on the roads after the death of a 34-year old Mumbai biker trying to avoid a pothole. Loss of innocent lives on account of pure negligence had to be addressed with urgency. Known to drive results for the issues of the common man on a day-to-day basis, MIRROR NOW's executive editor Faye D'Souza went live on Facebook for the very first time as she teamed up with Mumbai Chi Rani (Queen of Mumbai) to wake the authorities from their deep slumber. RJ Malishka, famously known to fight for such causes since 2005 and large scale campaigns like 'Chaar Bottle Roz Ka', took to social media with a fun rap on the pothole situation across the country. Within a few hours, the rap went viral and started getting support from people across the city resulting in public outrage at BMC authorities. After the controversial and viral Pothole Rap song performed by RJ Malishka, this was Malishkas exclusive interview to MIRROR NOW. The Live broadcast was watched by more than 5,00,000 viewers with these numbers set to soar even higher. As of today, the 25 minute live interaction has managed to attract more than 1.5 Million post reach/impressions. Social media went into a frenzy as the interview received more than 6,000+ likes/reactions, 800+ shares & 1,000+ questions/comments.  

Mumbai, August 2, 2017: One of India's leading entertainment channel, ZOOM is set to challenge social taboos with a twist. ZOOM's next chat show 'ANKAHEE - The Voice Within' will Uncover the truth, shatter your old beliefs and help you see the new world in different light. The first episode aired on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at 10 pm, only on ZOOM. The show features Ashwini Kalsekar, a firebrand host who is known to stop at nothing but the truth and play the perfect devil's advocate as she unravels the mysteries of the past. ZOOM that has been known as a channel that evokes the thought of inspiring cinema is all set to explore a new path with a show that will question every societal norm and will showcase the  changing dogmas of LOVE, RELATIONSHIPS, HAPPINESS and SEX. As society evolves and humans adapt, desires and actions are leading to new questions. Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Vivek Srivastava, Executive Vice President & Head Entertainment Cluster, TIMES NETWORK, said, In a competitive market like India, it is important that a channel disrupts the status quo to leave its mark. ZOOM has always been a trendsetter and innovator of its genre and with 'Ankahee - The voice within' we intended to break away from our existing path and embark on a different journey as we plan to provide the next level of content to our viewers. The show caters to every strata of society and questions the societal norms of today. This show will expand our viewership and help us cater to the growing demand for differentiated content" Ankahee - the voice within Season 1 is a 21 part series; a chat show, which deals with relationship issues and taboos related to the same… some are there for ages, some are very contemporary. However, keeping 'Social Decorum' and 'Social Norms' in place... nobody wants to talk about it openly... log kya kahenge!!! The episodes will cover topics like Right to abort, Homosexual Depression, Single moms wants to mingle, cheating and sexual compatibility to name a few. The show will probe and hear all parties one on one which will finally result in a faceoff round.  Get ready to ZOOM your eyes and minds with 'ANKAHEE - The Voice Within' as we sum up issues and weigh who is right and wrong Tune in to ZOOM, every Saturday @ 10:00PM About ZOOM: ZOOM, India's No. 1 Bollywood channel, and a trendsetter in its genre, brings viewers closer to the biggest stars through the hottest entertainment news, features, countdowns, music, trends, celebrity interviews and reviews. ZOOM is available across 60 countries worldwide besides heavy presence in the social media space making it the one stop shop for everything related to Bollywood.

  MOVIES NOW 2 (MN2) adds the X-Factor - Will now be called as MOVIES NOW NEXT (MNX)   Mumbai, Aug,02, 2017: TIMES NETWORK, that owns the Hollywood English Channel for Young India Movies NOW 2, is all set to get quirky by adding the X-Factor to the brand. The channel which spelled awesomeness and managed to surprise the industry with its performance in a year is now ready for a brand change to MNX. The free-spirited and the rebellious personality of the channel has empowered it to go into un -chartered waters and take the established players behemoth head-on. The brand is now ready to stand on its own feet with its unique identity as a brand and charter its own course.   Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Vivek Srivastava, Executive Vice President & Head Entertainment Cluster, TIMES NETWORK, said, "In a competitive market like India, it is important that a channel disrupts the status quo to leave its mark. MOVIES NOW 2 has been a disrupter in the English movie space. From creating a vibrant viewership base out of its own existing library assets and distribution relationships, the channel has come a long way. With MNX, we look to bring the next level of Hollywood entertainment to India. As we move to the next stage of content with MNX we plan to expand our viewership and capture the mindscape of the millennials, the change of brand name to MNX is an attempt to attract our audience to something that matches their definition of cool."   With an exhilarating, adrenaline-fuelled programming, MNX was unveiled with the telecast of its first Big Bang Movie - Mad Max Fury Road on July 15, 2017. Adding to the band wagon of fun-filled movie festivals will be properties like Extreme Nights on Week nights at 9pm. Xterminator will be a special movie festival during Dussehra (September 21 - September 30) which will showcase movies like Olympus Has Fallen, The Mechanic, Hobbit and Journey to the Earth changes to Journey to the centre of the earth, to name a few. Finally, for its viewers, the channel will give them a chance to get lucky with awesome and super cool gadgets daily with MNX Get Lucky Contest as part of their Watch and Win Movie Festival.   Since the launch of MOVIES NOW 2, the channel has consistently grown from 1200TVTs to 2000 TVTs in less than 6 months and now, within a year, it has crossed 3000 TVTs. After beating HBO in the latest 4-week period across 6 metros, MOVIES NOW 2 has been performing consistently to make its mark amongst the English Movie channels in the genre.   With oodles of attitude, edge & youthfulness and with an eclectic mix of movies that are popular, edgier and distinctly entertaining, MNX is going to be an audience favorite in the months to come.     About TIMES NETWORK: TIMES NETWORK, is part of India's largest media conglomerate, The Times Group. It houses upscale brands including; TIMES NOW - India's No. 1 English News channel, ET NOW - India's No. 1 Stocks and Business News channel; Mirror NOW  -  second English General News Channel; MOVIES NOW and MOVIES NOW HD - India's leading English Movies channel; MN+ - The Gold class of Hollywood; Romedy NOW and Romedy NOW HD - a unique destination for Love and Laughter; zoOm - India's No. 1 Bollywood channel and the latest addition to the English Entertainment Cluster is MOVIES NOW 2 and MOVIES NOW 2 HD - The new age Hollywood channel for Young India. The network delivers segmented and differentiated content under one umbrella. It informs, entertains and engages over 100 million urban affluent viewers in India and is available in over 100 countries across the globe.    Media contacts: Adfactors Pr Mumbai Marcelo Azavedo 09673883707 marcelo.azavedo@adfactorspr.com Direct:+91-22-67474524 Ishita Shah 09870081525 ishita.shah@adfactorspr.com Direct: +91-22-67474416  

The 26/11 attack on Mumbai in 2008 brought to surface a lot of emotions from friends and acquaintances that made Samson Koletkar very uneasy. Sitting half way across the world, feeling helpless and saddened by all the hatred spewed online and in person, he did not know what to do. He had performed at Pakistani events in San Francisco Bay Area. He had performed for Muslim organizations across USA. His only respite seemed to be, to bring together Indians & Pakistanis in a room and make them laugh together. 5 years later, in August of 2013 he brought together 2 Pakistani and 3 Indian comedians for "United We Stand Up" - 2 comedy shows on August 14 and 15 - the Independence days of Pakistan & India respectively. Both shows were half full, but Samson was hopeful that this could become something. Between August 2013 & 2014 he met with a fellow Indian comedian & friend, Abhay Nadkarni. Abhay had recently moved from Los Angeles to San Francisco, and as soon as Samson pitched the idea of a "Desi" comedy fest to him, he was onboard. Together they picked 4 venues in 4 cities across the San Francisco Bay Area, got every Desi comedian in the Bay Area on the roster, and launched the opening night of the Desi Comedy Fest at San Francisco's premier comedy venue - Cobb's Comedy Club. The show sold out. That was followed by 3 more sold out shows over the next 3 nights, and Desi Comedy Fest had arrived. 700 attendees thoroughly enjoyed the 11 comedians on the fest. Next year both Abhay & Samson wondered if 2014 was just a fluke or were they really onto something. So, they doubled down, booked 8 shows across 5 cities and presented 22 comedians from the west coast cities of San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles & Seattle. Their attendance swelled to 1,200 and Desi Comedy Fest was truly on its way. While Desi Fest was growing, both Abhay & Samson has built up their weekly comedy clubs where they continued to hone their performing and well as production skills. Abhay & fellow Indian comedian Richard Sarvate started "The Setup" in February 2015 in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco. An underground basement venue creating the most intimate atmosphere, the kinds where stand-up thrives. They featured comedians from all over the Bay Area and beyond, as out-of-town comics made it a regular stop during their San Francisco tours. The show has been voted one of the best comedy venues in America by Thrillist and Interrobang. The Setup now regularly hosts 4 shows every week, 1 on Thursdays - Fridays & 2 on Saturdays, and also has a monthly edition at the Hollywood Improv Labs. In May 2009 Samson launched Comedy Oakland. While most comedians living outside San Francisco were looking to run shows in the city, Samson went against the grain, living in San Francisco and running a show in Oakland. The show grew over the years, voted 2012 Top 5 Things to Do in Oakland" and earning "Best Place for Comedy" wins in East Bay Express Reader's Polls in 2016 & 2018. The club also ranks #1 on Google & Yelp. With 5 shows every week, 1 on Thursdays & 2 on Fridays-Saturdays, Samson brings together the best up-and-coming comedians alongside industry pros from around the country. SF Chronicle has called his show a "Comedy Utopia", and the show has been featured on ABC, NBC, & SF Examiner. Buoyed by the success of the first 2 years, Abhay & Samson decided to go big. Samson quit his tech job in December 2015 to focus on the growth of the fest and in August 2016 the 3rd edition of Desi Comedy Fest boasted an attendance of 2,100, and showcased 54 comedians from 5 countries on 11 consecutive nights across 9 cities. The fest got covered by NBC, CBS, TOI, NPR, and host of other media outlets. The fest was reaching every possible corner of Northern California with concentration of South Asian population. The reason for expanding to so many cities, explains Samson, "Indians are lazy, they don't like to travel", he says, "It's a historic fact. It's the real reason India never invaded any other country". The reason for the success of the fest, says Abhay, "Desi Comedy Fest is one place where you not only see Pakistanis and Indian laughing together but also North & South Indians. "The comedians roster is diverse, with Indians & Pakistanis & Bangladeshis & Afghanis & Sri Lankans represented on the stages. In 2016 the fest expanded to include comedians from Middle Eastern (Iran, Lebanon, Egypt, etc) & East Asian (Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, etc) cultures, making it one of the most diverse entertainment event in America. Over the next 2 years the fest held satellite shows in Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, Seattle, New Jersey, and also completed a 4-city-20-show tour of India. The India tour included a week of shows at Canvas Laugh Club, and other comedy venues in Bangalore, Pune & Delhi. The growth continued in 2017 with 2700 attendees enjoying the fest, which by now had become a mainstay in the Bay Area calendar for the month of August. In its 5th year now, the Desi Comedy Fest runs August 9th to 19th, kicking off the fest at Cobb's Comedy Club yet again, and traveling through San Mateo, Santa Clara, Berkeley, Mountain View, Milpitas, Dublin, Santa Cruz & Mill Valley, before returning to the historic Marines Memorial Theatre in San Francisco Union Square for the grand finale. The fest this year features 32 comedians from around USA, with credits like Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, Emmy nominations, appearances on Late Night shows with Stephen Colbert, Conan & Craig Ferguson, and media coverage from NBC, KQED, SF Chronicle, Mercury News, India West & weekly. Show details and tickets can be purchased on www.DesiComedyFest.com.

Times Power Icons 2018 was recently held in Delhi to honours the achievers from all walks of life for their exemplary contribution in their respective fields. The awards were given in varied fields like corporate, education, art, literature, health, humanitarian, lifestyle etc. The Times Group has always been synonymous with perfection when it comes to sharing content in the form of news with its consumers. Typhoo, one of the associated brands also believes in serving perfection to the consumers. Typhoo Teas and Infusions gave away specially crafted gift hampers at the event. Aloft New Delhi Aerocity was the Hospitality Partner and Madame was the gifting partner for the event. Manoj Tiwari - President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shazia Ilmi - Vice President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP); Deepa Malik, an international sportsperson, recipient of prestigious President's Sports Award - Arjuna Award, honored by the President of India with the Padmashri, 'National Role Model award' and Meenakshi Chaudhary, fbb Colors Femina Miss Grand India 2018, representing India at Miss Grand International 2018 at Myanmar were the Guests of Honour for the event. "I want to congratulate all the award winners present here. It's great to see the great achievers from all walks of life. With this I can assure that India has great talent; we can achieve anything we wish." said Manoj Tiwari, President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The evening commenced with a panel discussion wherein the participants discussed about the play of power in Entrepreneurship. Amongst the panelists were Surabhi Bhadauria, Founder of Maharana Pratap Education Centre, Suman Gahlot, General Manager - Aloft New Delhi Aerocity; Shivani Malik, Marketing Director, Da Milano; Deepa Malik, the first woman to represent the country at international level sports in Paralympics; Akhil Jain, Executive Director of Jain Amar, KKvaya Mamgain - Interior Designer; Ritu Kolentine, Owner of Ritu Kolentine Bridal Makeover Studio and Academy and Dr Rajni Tripathi, Principal, Shambhunath Institute of Law (Allahabad). Deepa Malik left the audience teary eyed when she shared, "80% of the population lives in rural India and we all are somehow affected by the mythological law and religious thought process which says that you are physically disabled because of last birth karmas (deeds). I choose to live bravely and happily by keeping the positive attitude towards the society to achieve higher goals." Suman Gahlot, General Manager - Aloft New Delhi Aerocity added, "Times Power Icons 2018 and the vibrant, sassy and savvy Aloft New Delhi Aerocity are in sync with our time. We both are the expression of Now as we represent the same through our Self Expressers at every point of their engagement with us and strive for positive change". The award night witnessed the success and celebration of Icons for their great contribution to the society. The Times Power Icons this year introduced the innovative game changers - the most exceptional entrepreneurs who have placed India on the path of progress with their bold dream, novelty and commendable performance. To name a few among those awarded for their exemplary contribution were, Vidur Kanodia - Food & Beverages industry, Suresh Madan - Hospitality industry, for the creative pub chain of Delhi NCR, Imperfecto, Gaurav Chauhan - Premium catering services for Le Chaat Factory, Pranav Jain - As emerging entrepreneur in the Food & Nightlife business, Gurmeet Singh Ahluwalia - banqueting and food industry in Delhi NCR, Chef Peter Beck - for promoting Indian Cuisine globally, KKavya Mamgain - MD, Manka Interior, as the most enterprising & promising Firm for Home Decor & Interior Designing of North India and Sarita Kumar - Chairperson of Green Wood Public School, Gurgaon, in the field of education.

They say, do what your heart yearns for and achieve the unimaginable. Janhavi Patil, was already pursuing a successful career, excelling in what she was doing, but in her heart she was always yearning for more. She wanted to excel as a media professional, but was falling short due to lack of proper guidance and presence of suitable educational courses. After some time, she came to know of an upcoming program, through her HR department, by TSW, the professional education arm of The Times of India Group and SPJIMR, one of India's Top 10 ranked Management Schools. Together, they announced India's first ever and only one of its kind program in media and entertainment - PGPMEM. She noted that the program offered deep insights into the world of not just conventional media such as print and electronic but also covered digital media, social media and all new age media in entirety. After going through the course curriculum, which included a complete grounding in the media and entertainment industry, she was sent by her organization to enroll in PGPMEM. Janhavi enrolled in the first batch and literally speaking there was no looking back. She uncovered her talents in the field and realized that this would be a boost to her dream career. After learning the basics and advanced aspects of the industry, this 11-month program transformed her completely. She is working with Viacom, in the Regional Marketing Team and on her transition, she said, "The PGPMEM helped me gain a bird's eye view of the industry and simultaneously a detailed understanding of each subject with every semester. I found my calling with this program and feel it's a must for everyone interested in the media and entertainment industry." Today Janhavi has made a difference to her career path by getting the right value addition to excel in media and entertainment. What about you? For more details, please visit http://www.timestsw.com/PGPMEM or call +91-7400084666

New Delhi, January 25, 2018: The extravagant three-day fashion event-Dream Diamonds Delhi Times Fashion Week-witnessed actors Soha Ali Khan and Esha Gupta grace the ramp as show-stoppers for ace designers, Volvo presents Neeta Lulla and Meena Bazaar, respectively. Actor Soha Ali Khan walked the ramp in uber-stylish attire from the autumn winter collection by Neeta Lulla presented by Volvo. The actor was looking drop-dead gorgeous in a stunning golden beige ensemble by the renowned designer. The beautiful diva Esha Gupta was seen donning a glamorous cocktail gown, an amalgamation of traditional aesthetics and contemporary new-line by Meena Bazaar, casting a spell on her fans who had come to attend the show. Gorgeous Lopamudra Raut set the stage on fire as she walked the ramp for Dream Diamonds. The Dream Diamonds Delhi Times Fashion Week brought together the best of contemporary designs, including collections by popular designers such as Suneet Varma, Anand Bhushan & Nikhita Tandon, Neeta Lulla, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Meera Muzaffar Ali amongst others.

Actors Soha Ali Khan and Esha Gupta were among the stars who dazzled the ramp New Delhi, January 23, 2018: The Dream Diamonds Delhi Times Fashion Week came to a splendid closure with veteran designers Meera & Muzaffar Ali showcasing their latest collection. In what was an extremely unique presentation, the highly awaited show by Meera & Muzaffar Ali was choreographed by none other than the Kathak Maestro Birju Maharaj, lending the right rhythms to models as they swayed to the tunes of Indian classical music while matching the ethnic collection of the veteran designers. The gala three-day fashion week was a feast for fashion connoisseurs who witnessed the beautiful collection from the ace designers, in addition to many celebrities taking the ramp. The fashion week brought together the best of contemporary designs, including collections by popular designers such as Suneet Varma, Anand Bhushan & Nikhita Tandon, Neeta Lulla, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Meera Muzaffar Ali and the likes. Also debuting at the show were the extremely talented and promising alumni from two premier institutes of Delhi- G D Goenka University and Footwear Design & Development Institute. The show began with none other than celebrated designer Suneet Varma, followed by Anand Bhushan & Nikhita Tandon, Christine Strom and Niki Mahajan. On day two, the Dream Diamonds Delhi Times Fashion Week visitors were enthralled by Ashfaque Ahmad & Neetu Singh, Arshi Jamal & Sadan Pande, Meena Bazaar & Vastya, Neeta Lulla and Dream Diamonds. The gorgeous Soha Ali Khan walked the ramp for Neeta Lulla while another Bollywood beauty Esha Gupta was the show stopper for Meena Bazaar. The super-stylish lifestyle week had an apt culmination with Sulakshana Monga, Rahul Khanna & Rohit Gandhi and Meera Muzaffar Ali.  

The Economic Times Young Leaders 2017 list was announced on Wednesday, 11 October 2017. The Economic Times Young Leaders (ETYL) programme enables young managers across India Inc to fast-track their careers by bagging a place on the ETYL list. Conducted in partnership with CEB, global leaders in leadership assessment, it is the largest initiative of its kind in India. In its fifth edition, over 26200 young professionals participated in the programme this year, of which 48 made it to the final list. The young leaders were taken on a four-phase journey of self-discovery. They were tested for personality, numerical skills, analytical and logical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. In the final phase, shortlisted candidates had one-on-one interviews with our high-powered CEO jury who selected the final ETYL list. This year the CEO Jury comprised 11 blue-chip CEOs - Deep Kalra (Makemytrip), Gautam Kumra (McKinsey), Harsh Mariwala (Marico), Kalpana Morparia (JP Morgan), Pramit Jhaveri (Citibank), Rajan Anandan (Google), Sanjiv Mehta (HUL), Shikha Sharma (Axis), Shyam Srinivasan (Federal Bank), Vanitha Narayanan (IBM) and Vineet Nayar (Sampark Foundation). In the last five years, ETYL programme has received participation from over 1.1 lakh young managers. Of these, 185 have earned and now proudly wear the ETYL badge. The Economic Times Young Leaders 2017 is presented by Federal Bank. The Young Leaders will be felicitated in a grand finale event scheduled to take place in Mumbai on 11 October.  The evening will include a panel discussion between the prestigious ETYL CEO jury. The ETYL 2017 list can be viewed on our website, www.etyoungleaders.com. Pick up The Economic Times of 13 October July for a special feature on The Economic Times Young Leaders 2017.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Economic Times the leading business newspaper of India, and covers news, views and insights on a wide variety of topics relevant to business people and working professionals. For further details, contact Shreya Jha, shreya.jha@timesgroup.com  

Aditya Birla Group and The Economic Times are proud to launch the 4th edition of The Economic Times Young Leaders B-School Edition. This program recognizes and rewards India's most promising final year management students. The initiative is meant to identify, encourage and nurture young individuals many of who will be stepping into the corridors of India Inc. for the very first time. The program administers a combination of assessment tools, online as well as on-ground, and culminates in face-to-face interviews with leaders from the corporate world. A List of the top B-School Young Leaders is attained at the end of assessments across four phases. In the last 3 years, ET Young Leaders B-School has received an overwhelming response recording participation from over 35,000 students across the country. 62 deserving candidates have been selected as Young Leaders from various institutes such as IIMs, ISBs, JBIMS, Xavier Institute of Management, FMS, NMIMS etc. The program is partnered by India's top business leaders who form part of the CEO panel in the final round. These incluide CEOs such as Saugata Gupta (Marico), Ajay Srinivasan (Aditya Birla Group Financial Services), Neeraj Aggarwal (Boston Consulting Group), Vivek Gambhir (Godrej CPL) amongst others. To participate, register on www.etylbschool.com (for full-time postgraduate management students in their final year). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Economic Times is India's leading business newspaper, and covers news, views and insights on a wide variety of topics relevant to business people and working professionals. For further details, contact Arshish Dastoor, arshish.dastoor@timesgroup.com  

Delhi, 22 July 2017 Much has changed since last May for Zomato and its founder Deepinder Goyal. That was the month when HSBC Securities & Capital Markets slashed the restaurant search & discovery venture's valuation by half, to $500 million. For one, Goyal is no longer keen on a $1 billion valuation; he'd rather have $1 billion in revenues. For another, although Zomato is still in the red, losses are coming down. And Goyal questions the need to continuously raise funds. Zomato, he points out, last raised money in September 2015. "We have enough money in the bank…we are not dying," he thunders. For somebody who once proudly remarked that there are enough analysts, VCs, and founders who called Zomato 'the only defensible Indian unicorn,' the term conjures nothing but disdain now. In its next issue of The Economic Times Magazine, read more about Zomato's quest to break even. To book your copy, sms ETMS to 58888, or speak to your nearest vendor. ET Magazine is India's largest business magazine that provides an evolved read to ET's audience by bringing together the best of newspaper and magazine values in an easy-to-read and easier-to-digest format. For further details, contact Karthika V S, karthika.vs@timesgroup.com.

Delhi, 15 July 2017  On the border, India is trying to ward off Chinese aggression. In the cold Himalayan plateau, temperatures have shot up as an old political rivalry heats up. India and China are sparring over the Chicken’s Neck – a small piece of land where three countries (the third is Bhutan) converge and which connects India’s north-eastern states to the rest of the country. Shrill calls for a boycott of Chinese goods are getting louder as the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its affiliate, the Swadeshi Jagran Manch, joining in and social media networks amplify the noise. But deep inside India, in homes and in markets, in the economy and in trade, Chinese dominance is a reality. “Even though lopsided, bilateral trade has grown well. Political differences have not impacted it,” says D K Joshi, chief economist, CRISIL. In its next issue of The Economic Times Magazine, read more about the Chinese invasion and cries for a boycott. To book your copy, sms ETMS to 58888, or speak to your nearest vendor. ET Magazine is India’s largest business magazine that provides an evolved read to ET’s audience by bringing together the best of newspaper and magazine values in an easy-to-read and easier-to-digest format.   For further details, contact Karthika V S, karthika.vs@timesgroup.com

The Economic Times released the most awaited list of 40 hottest business leaders of India under the age of 40 today. The Economic Times 40 under Forty is brought out in partnership with consulting firm Spencer Stuart, and recognizes those who have surpassed all metrics of success to become India Inc.’s leading young business leaders. The final list is created over two phases – research and assessment. The initial list of young business leaders is drawn up basis primary research, recommendations from companies and senior industry leaders. It is then handed over to a jury for the final selection. This year’s jury comprises Harsh Goenka (Chairman, RPG Enterprises), Janmejaya Sinha (Chairman, BCG – Asia Pacific), Naveen Tewari (CEO, InMobi), Roopa Kudva (MD, Omidyar Network), Shikha Sharma (MD, Axis Bank), D Shivakumar (CEO, PepsiCo India) and Vani Kola (MD, Kalaari Capital). Without doubt, picking the list of 40 was challenging. The youngest winner in the list this year is 28 years old, while the oldest is just under 40. The list includes lawyers, consultants and financial advisors. The new generation from promoter families find place next to startup entrepreneurs. There are executives from multinational corporations as well as home grown companies. This year there are seven women in the list, the highest number ever. Winners will be felicitated in an exciting awards event scheduled to take place in Mumbai on 7 July 2017.  The evening will include a fire-side chat with Rahul Narayan (Lead, Team Indus) and talks by past winners Naveen Tewari (CEO, InMobi) and Amiya Pathak (Co-founder, Zipdial). Pick up The Economic Times of 7 July for the full coverage of The Economic Times 40 under Forty. Proceedings from the event will be published in ET Panache on 10 July 2017.   The Economic Times is India’s leading business newspaper, and covers news, views and insights on a wide variety of topics relevant to business people and working professionals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For further details, contact Aditya Singh, aditya.singh@timesgroup.com