PVR brings back the IMAX magic and its biggest Gold Class in the Silicon Valley of India

Bengaluru, 28^th December, 2015: Celebrating its 20 years of journey, PVR brings yet another stupendous cinematic innovation to Bengaluru, the Silicon Valley of India. PVR, one of the top cinema exhibition companies in the world, celebrates the launch of its newly constructed 9 screen multiplex at VR Bengaluru, Whitefield. Being the technological hub of the country, Bengaluru has an audience which has a huge inclination towards technology and has an inherited refined taste. Therefore, PVR has brought the ultimate blend of luxury and technology with another IMAX equipped audi and four Gold Class screens along with premium mainstream cinemas at the same platform for the movie lovers. With this addition, PVR continues to be largest multiplex of the city with 57 screens across 7 properties in the city.

The launch will also witness the Stormtroopers march marking the release of the new movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens in the presence of Mr Ajay Bijli, Chairman and Managing Director, PVR Ltd.; Ms Niharika Bijli, Director, Special Projects, PVR Ltd.; and Mr Gautam Dutta, CEO, PVR Cinemas.

At the launch, Mr Gautam Dutta, CEO, PVR Ltd said, “Bengaluru’s love for cinema is charismatic. It is the dynamism of the market that keeps us assertive for bringing innovations and global standard of cinematic experience to the city. The city has truly become a Mecca of cinema watching. The city has an inherent taste to watch movies in a refined format. And with the massive response that we received post our first IMAX in the city, we are definite that our second IMAX would churn out much more appreciation from our customers. Through our second IMAX in Bengaluru, we would like to rekindle the magic of IMAX experience for our patrons. ”

Mr. Rohit George, MD, Xander added, “At Virtuous Retail, our mission is to connect communities and create new social hubs for urban Indian consumers. Inspired by the city’s heritage, VR Bengaluru, our latest flagship development is designed as a center of innovative retail, well-crafted and curated experiences, and exciting dining and family entertainment formats. We are delighted to partner with PVR Cinemas to present a truly differentiated cinema offering to the city of Bengaluru with India’s largest Gold Class setting, IMAX and Private screenings”

IMAX being the ultimate movie watching experience is arguably the best sound and picture quality in the world. Strategically located at the heart of the city, the multiplex is situated at VR Bengaluru, Whitefield, serves as the haven for many multinational IT companies. Spread across 61,140 sq ft of area, the cinema has been designed whilst keeping the dynamic market in mind.

Huge 3D posters of cult movies like Everest, Avengers, X- Men along with Bollywood blockbusters have accentuate the lobby appearance. The pre foyer area is triple height with touch panel quick tix and movie info kiosks with plasmas, artworks, poster boxes displaying movie info, trailers and other information. The lobby is also outfitted with comfortable seating, dim lights, giving an elite and classy ambience of PVR cinemas. The multiplex promises to cater to 1393 patrons. Enabled with state of the art interiors, the multiplex also offers 3D technology with 7.1 channel surround sound, a separate IMAX audi and four unique Gold Class audis.

For the first time, PVR has also developed a gourmet menu including gourmet hot dogs, salads, baked fries, apart from the a la carte Gold Class menu to satiate the need of food connoisseurs. The healthy menu is specially urbanized to tickle the taste buds of movie aficionados.

Adding further, Mr Ajay Bijli, Chairman and Managing Director, PVR Ltd said, “We are extremely excited to have come up with another multiplex in Bengaluru. With no dearth of entertainment in the city burgeoning with massive shopping malls, pubs, art galleries & auditoriums, PVR has strategically planned its seventh property for the people to catch up their favorite movies. We hopethat with our premier offering (Gold Class, IMAX) the customers here are thoroughly entertained.

I would also like to thank Sugam Vanijya Holdings Pvt. Ltd., our mall developers who have provided us with such a prime location. We are looking forward to a massive response from the city.”

PVR plans to expand with equal penetration in both tier II and tier III cities. Presently PVR has more than 480 screens successfully running in the country and aims to cross the mark of 500 screens soon. With this launch, PVR screen count rises to 491 screens at 109 properties in 44 cities in India.

•    – PAVAN KUMAR .B.G.

Shoppers Stop creates India’s largest Santa Claus!

Mumbai, December 24, 2015: Shoppers Stop has created India’s largest Santa Claus at its store at Inorbit Mall in Malad, Mumbai.  This gigantic Santa Claus stands at a whopping 71 feet! With this installation, Shoppers Stop is set to make an entry into the Limca Book of Records.

The magnificent installation of Santa Claus has been made in a record time of 12 days by the in-house Visual Merchandising team. Over 30 people worked round the clock to construct it.

Catch India’s largest Santa Claus installed at Shoppers Stop, Inorbit Mall, Malad in Mumbai till 31st December 2015.

•  – PAVAN KUMAR .B.G.

India Arts & Gems Fair (IAGF)

Bangalore 26^th December 2015 : India Arts & Gems Fair (IAGF) along with the prestigious Karnataka Art Institution, Chitrakala Parishath, and The Leela Palace Bangalore presented a modern and contemporary art fair in Bengaluru, focusing on Art and Jewellery from all over India.

The inaugural edition of the India Art and Gems Fair held from 25^th December – 27^th  December, 2015, brought together Art, Sculpture and Jewellery across genres, media and cultures from renowned and upcoming artists, twenty select Art Galleries as well as select  leading jewellers. The exposition included solo projects during the three-day event, which will see fashion shows, live painting and dances.
Speaking at the Inaugural Edition of India Arts and Gems Fair – Meena Das Narayan – founder of IAGF said, “”IAGF 2015 (India Arts & gems Fair) is for the artist, art aficionados, collectors. Based purely on Art for Art’s sake, this fair was conceived with the intention of helping artists to market their art directly to people without the hassles of paying for space and giving heavy commissions. Out of 70 artists, we selected the best and invited them to participate in the fair. Next year we plan to double the number of artists to 100 and open the fair to international artists as well”.
Participating artists are Chandranath Acharya, JMS Mani, Vimal Nath, Amit Bhar, Ganapati Hegde, Amit Kalla, Nandini Varma, Abdullah pathan, S.Rajesh, Ramamurthy, Saraswati, G.Subramaniam, Sunita Varma, Sadanandan, BKS Verma, Devi Priya, Iyaz Ahmed, Praveen Kumar, Bhaskar Rao, Ankur Singla, Dalip Chandolia, Vipul Mittal, V.M.Jiju Lal, Aloke Sharma, Ravindra and Savithri Savla, Prof. Jayakumar Reddy, Sayam Bharat Yadav, Dr Sunita Patil, Suresh Andamar, Babu Jattakar, Srinivas Acharya, Narasimha Prakash, Rishi Kapil, Surbhi Soni, Meena Das Narayan and Umesh Babu.

A Honorary Board of Leading Artists, Corporates and Institutions from across the country, will play an integral role in strengthening the Fair as a key forum, where art and jewellery aficionados and enthusiasts can cultivate awareness and appreciation for contemporary art, and, in the process, reinforce the role of Bengaluru as the newest cultural destination of India. This unique event will represent the works of established and emerging artists from across the country.
Bengaluru stands at the crossroads of Arts and Crafts and engenders an appreciation of all things related to Arts andJewellery. You can experience the beauty of the City of Bengaluru through its creative arts in December, when the city is at its best. We welcome art-lovers and anyone with an interest in art to explore one of the most ambitious fairs, happening in the Garden City of Bengaluru. 
The annual India Arts & Gems Fair (IAGF) will be a one-stop destination for art-lovers from all over the world, hoping to see or acquire some of the finest of artwork and gems. The IAGF will be showcasing artists, Sculptors as well as an elite group of jewellers, who would be presenting their most exquisite masterpieces.

All set to attract the cream of the Indian diaspora, IAGF will be a venue where art-lovers and collectors gently rub elegantly-clad elbows with art-dealers of international renown in the sophisticated and palatial premises of The Leela Palace Bangalore.
The idea of forming the India Arts & Gems Fair was conceived from a dream to create an event, in which the beauty of the objects displayed would match the aesthetic expectations of the people visiting the exhibition. The intention is to pay homage to art that speaks through the latest works of artists and jewellers, who would vie with each other to showcase their creativity at its best. Participating jewellers are Entice, C.Krishnaiah Chetty and K Jewels from Delhi. Each piece of jewellery on display would have a story to tell, linking its inspiration to art.

At the annual Fair exquisite pieces of art, jewellery and collectibles of museum quality will be exhibited to give visitors an over-view of what is happening in the world of art; dealers will get to talk about their collections and share their expertise; artists can interact closely with their fans and critics; and jewellers will display some of the finest examples of their forte. 

Make over in a jiffy: party season ideas from Hairline

It’s that time of the year again, a time to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new.  It is time for the NEW YEAR and what better way to ring it in than by partying and having fun with your loved ones.

While some of you are prepared and ready, others are hard pressed for time busy wrapping up work till the last minute.  It is for the latter that Hairline International is offering some great options for an instantaneous make-over so that you are ready in style for the festive season.
Instant hair lengthening with hair extensions

This is just what you need to adorn a whole new look for the party season.  Transform your style almost immediately with the wide range of hair extensions that come in myriad hues, textures and length to blend naturally with your own hair.  Affixed to the scalp by experts, they integrate naturally with your hair and give you the much needed bounce and length.
Highlighted hair extensions

For those of you who have no time to get those gorgeous color streaks or want to avoid color on your natural hair, highlighted hair extensionsis the answer.  Available in different colors like blonde, browns, copper, red and even purple these can transform your look in a jiffy!
Instant facial glow and Instant skin polishing

Yet another product from Hairline that can make you look radiant and glowing. 

It is a skin polishing technique that combines combines facial massage, microdermabrasion (MDA) and Vitamin C serum application to rejuvenate your tired skin.  The massage stimulates acupressure points, relaxes the muscles and increases blood circulation. The MDA process gets rid of the superficial dead layer of the skin and the final application of Vitamin C serum, a rich antioxidant works on skin healing giving it a whole new look.  So a real quick way to get bright and shiny for the festive season. 
Instant shape up

Get the firm, toned and fit look this season with Hairline’s instant shape up.  One technique is a European technology based machine called Isogei that works on muscle toning and firming. A 20-minute session with Isogei will work on areas like reducing your double chin, uplift your facial muscles and reduce those wrinkles and fine lines. It is the perfect surgical alternative and the results are visible immediately. 

Hairline’s Instant Inch Loss programme is your answer to get rid of that stubborn excess fat. Transion, an advanced European device, helps convert fat cells into energy and spending a mere 20 minutes on this device could give you the same benefits you would enjoy after a 3-hour-long rigorous exercise regime.  The result is again instant and you can lose about 3-4 cm in just one session.

So here is your chance to look younger and fitter and get into your favorite LBD as you welcome the New Year!
Hair fringes

A great way to mask thinning hair and also help you sport a different look.  Fringes or bangs can be used in a wide variety of ways, feel free to completely cover your forehead or sweep it to the side or even spike it!  Depending on how you style it fringes can also be used to accentuate the best features of your face.

Hair toupees for men: why should women have all the fun!

Hairline offers make over products for men as well in the form of Hair.  Hair toupees also come in a wide variety and can be slipped on effortlessly and go almost undetected.  So time to forget the receding hairline and step out with renewed confidence!

 

Sukhwinder Singh’s electrifying performance at Imperial Blue Superhit Nights Season 2 is all set to mesmerize Bengaluru!

Bengaluru, 19^th December 2015: Imperial Blue Superhit Nights will rock Bengaluru tonight with a captivating performance by popular and versatile Bollywood singer, Sukhwinder Singh. The multi-city musical journey kick-started in Ludhiana, rocked the shores of Goa, captivated the audience of Faridabad, Pune and Thane with great excitement, enthralled Indore, Nagpur and Kolkata, now it is all set to mesmerize Bengaluru. Imperial Blue Superhit Nights has been designed to deliver complete entertainment to young spirited men who love to enjoy life. 
Pepping up the stage with his unique voice, multiple award winning singer, Sukhwinder Singh, will be accompanied by talented and brilliant musicians.  He will bring alive some of his best songs on stage including ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’, ‘Dabangg’ and ‘Jai Ho’, and promises to hit all the right chords with his fans who are definitely going to enjoy the grand show till the end.
Raja Banerji, Assistant Vice President, Marketing, Pernod Ricard India, said, “We are extremely thrilled about Season 2 of Imperial Blue Superhit Nights which has now become a platform for showcasing the best talent in the entertainment industry.”
Expressing his excitement at the event, Sukhwinder Singh, said, “I am extremely excited to be performing in Bengaluru. Bengaluru has an amazing crowd and Imperial Blue Superhit Nights is giving me the opportunity to reconnect with my fans here once again. I am going to enjoy myself thoroughly on the stage here at Imperial Blue Superhit Nights. I look forward to more enthusiasm and entertainment for my fans as the tour continues.”

 

 

Our smart township project Brigade Orchards is an important step in making India future ready : Mr.M.R Jaishankar

The Indian Government announced its mega master-plan to develop 100 smart cities in the country. Many developers are now looking at making their projects smart so as to seamlessly make them future-ready. The past few months have seen many samrt townships being developed by real estate majors across city. In fact, Brigade Group too launched its smart township, Brigade Orchards, in Bangalore. Mr M.R. Jaishankar, Chairman and Managing Director, Brigade Group, speaks on the smart township concept, the challenges of developing a smart township, and on the unique smart features that Brigade Orchards has to offer.
What does a smart township mean?

A smart township is one which uses digital technologiesin order to enhance performance and well-being, reduce costs and resource consumption, and also to engage more effectively and actively with its citizens. Some of the important smart sectors include transport, energy, health care, water and waste.
Smart townships are also designed to respond faster to internal and external challenges.
What could one expect from a smart township?
A smart township is not just about blocks of buildings; they are also defined by how they interact with the surroundings, and also the various amenities available. Amenities include: social amenities such as healthcare and education; retail amenities – shopping centres; and cultural and sports centres.  A township also becomes a smart one in the way it minimally consumes natural resources, and contributing to a larger cause like environment conservation.
What makes Brigade Orchards a smart township?
The integrated Brigade Orchards enclave is designed to global best practices and comes with unique smart features that will make it the benchmark of how cities will be designed in the future:

Smart Planning: Provision of a self-sustaining life with homes, a school, a hospital, retail, offices and entertainment, along with over 80 acres of open space.

Smart Living: Homes with automation options, intelligent security systems and apartments built with advanced European pre-cast technology.
What are the challenges of developing a smart township?

Today, India is urbanising at an unprecedented rate. Estimates suggest that by 2030, nearly 600 million Indians will be living in cities. Keeping in mind the population explosion, the scarcity of resources will be the biggest concern. Everything will have to be developed with sustainability at its core. Additional impetus needs to be given on planning for mobility, transportation requirements and future-proof infrastructure.

 

Sri Kumaran Children’s Home Bangalore wins ‘Pearson National School Quiz’ competition!!

Winning team all set for a trip to NASA’s Kennedy space center

Bangalore, December 11, 2015: Sri Kumaran Children’s Home won the grand finale of Pearson National School Quiz competition held today in Bangalore bagging the grand trip to NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre. The nation-wide series of the prestigious competition organized by Pearson India was held across 11 cities in India through the month of November and provided an opportunity for students to showcase their talent at a national platform. The chief guest for the event, Mr. VVS Laxman, Former Cricketer graced the occasion and handed over trophies to the winning teams.
In an endeavour to encourage students to further enrich their skills, Pearson Schools hosted its annual leg of Quiz Champs nationwide engaging students in healthy competition through various interesting as well as challenging rounds. The Quiz received overwhelming response from the student community across the nation and witnessed the participation of more than 1300 teams from 204 schools. A total of 2700 students actively participated in the quiz and showcased their exemplary talent. The students who won the city finals in each region were honoured for their remarkable performance.
After 5 weeks of fierce competition held across 11 cities, a total of 12 schools and 25 students from 5th and 8th standard participated in the grand finale from Bangalore, Jammu, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Mangalore, Raipur, Tumkur, Bhopal, Indore and Jaipur. The competition was a tie breaker between Bangalore and Pune and pitting their wit and knowledge against Pune, Master Aman Suraj and Master Sohan Desai from Sri Kumaran Children’s Home, Bangalore comprised the winning team followed by The Bishop School, Pune and St Andrews School, Hyderabad who were the first and second runners up who won Apple Ipad mini and Amazon Kindle respectively.
Speaking about the National Quiz, Mr. Deepak Mehrotra, Managing Director, Pearson India said, “Pearson National Quiz provided a platform for students to showcase their zeal and test their knowledge to battle with the best in the country. Apart from promoting healthy competition, the quiz aimed to encourage students to go beyond education that is not confined to set of text books or the four walls of a classroom. With the overwhelming response that we have received, we plan to make Pearson National Quiz an annual property and would like to thank all the schools for lending their full support and whole hearted participation in the competition.”
The format of the quiz was structured in a manner that not only tests the knowledge of students but also required them to apply sophisticated team tactics. The quiz created a unique platform for students to learn the importance of fostering team spirit and indulging in healthy competition.
The winning team was honored by Mr. VVS Laxman, Former Cricketer who said, “It is wonderful to see the enthusiasm with which students participated in the quiz from across cities, and the extent of their general knowledge. Winning and losing is part of the game, but most importantly, participating and learning is what counts. I would like to extend my whole hearted congratulations to all the participants of the quiz.”
The questions at the quiz ranged from an entire spectrum of topics from the school curriculum of 5th-8^th grade and also included a certain amount of current events, sports, and popular culture. Pearson has partnered with Nexus Consulting for the content, conduct and research of the competition.

Bangalore’s Biggest, Most-Awaited In-Mall Fashion Extravaganza is back

Showcasing the trendiest Autumn/Winter 2015 collection from Iconic International & Indian brands

9th​

 December 2015: Orion Fashion Week is here and an array of iconic International and Indian brands will showcasetheir latest collections on 10^th, 11^th and 12^thDecember, 2015, at the lakeside, Orion Mall at Brigade Gateway.Now in Its fourth edition, this style extravaganza continues to be a celebration of glitz and glamour and a much-awaited event on the fashion calendar.

Orion Fashion Week is a class apart, highlighting the newest fashion trends by world-leading brands such as, Elle, Arrow,Celio, Flying Machine, Ed Hardy, Raymond, Soch, Swarovski – The Premium Fashion Jewelry Brand, , The Children’s Place, U.S. Polo Assn., Pepe Jeansand Ritu Kumar. The Fashion Shows will be followed by scintillating after-parties at Café Mangii, The Big Kahuna and The High Ultra Lounge located within the Brigade Gateway Campus.

The event will also include an exclusive fashion showcase by SWAROVSKI with preview of the next season’s exquisite collection.
While top models will walk the ramp in the hippest styles, this year’s Orion Fashion Week sees the star quotient go even higher with Bollywood diva and fashion icon Chitrangada Singh as the showstopper for the grand finale on 12^th December 2015. Sandalwood sensation SanjjanaaGalraniand the sizzling KritiKharbanda will be the showstoppers on 10^th and 11^th December respectively.
Speaking about the event, Mr. Vishal Mirchandani, CEO- Retail & Commercial, Brigade Enterprise Ltd., said, “Orion Fashion Week has become a grand showcase for the trendiest collections of the season. The first three editions established Orion Mall as a fashion destination offering world-class retail infrastructure and welcoming shoppers from across the city. This year,the Orion Fashion Week is bigger than ever andwill be held at the picturesque lakeside on all three days. The Orion Fashion Week promises to be a spectacular coming together of fashion, glamour and revelry.”
Orion Fashion Week 2015 will be choreographed by Bangalore’s very own fashion guru Prasad Bidapa and over 26 models will be setting the ramp on fire. About the showstoppers this year, Mr. Prasad Bidapasaid, “We found an apt synergy between Orion Fashion Week, which is the epitome of style and elegance, and Chitrangada Singh, an iconic fashionista who will be the showstopper for the grand finale. The gorgeous girls SanjjanaaGalrani Ray and KritiKharbanda would be glamorous showstoppers on the first two days.”
The Orion Fashion Week 2015 is presented by State Bank of India in Association with Elle.

10^th& 11^th December 2015 – Fashion Shows at the lakeside 7:00 pm followed by after parties at Café Mangii (10^th December) and The Big Kahuna (11^th December)

12^th December 2015 – Grand Finale at the Brigade Gateway Lakeside at 7:00 pm 

TERRORISM HAS NO RELIGION – MUSLIMS ARE NOT TERRORISTS.

Today, on the day of 40^th Arbayeen or Chehlum of Imam Hussain (AS),  SHIA MUSLIMS across the world every year commemorate the great martyrs of Karbala whose leader was infallible Imam Hussain (AS).  SHIA MUSLIMS will hold mammoth congregation and mourning procession today to pledge loyalty to Imam Hussain a.s. and will offer special prayers and also recite the ziyarath of Arbayeen.

Time and again whenever the wicked intensified their evil designs and mischievous activities, God sent his messengers and Prophets to check the wrong-doers from the violent path and to guide mankind to noble, just and virtuous way of life.

SHIA MUSLIMS across the World will mourn on the anniversary of Arbayeen or Chehlum of Imam Hussain (AS) and other Martyrs of Karbala today.  The 40^th [Arbayeen or Chehlum] marks an important turning point in the movement of Karbala. This day, which is no less important to the day of Ashura is important for many reasons – the prime being that the Ahlul Bayt reached the land of Karbala on this day and performed the visitation to Sayyid ash-Shuhada al-Husayn (AS) and the loyal family and friends who gave their life for the cause of Islam, and for Truth and Justice. 

“ Prophet Mohammed (S.A.S) defined “Muslim is that person who does not cause any harm through his tongue or hand to anyone” he further said: Oh Muslims do not destroy the places of worship of other religions and do not show any ill will/disrespect to the leaders of others religious; there is no compulsion in religion.” 

Regarding the Terrorist attack across the globe, Violence to innocent civilians is unacceptable in any way and for any reason.  ISIS is a threat to Humanity.  We can’t defeat ISIS unless we all work together, the world we live in today, technology is so important, so we think we have a huge responsibility to portray things properly. 

We the SHIA MUSLIMS community officially denounced today on the day of 40^th Arbayeen or Chehlum of Imam Hussain (AS),  the attacks on innocent people and called them ‘a crime against humanity’.  The Terrorist attack in Paris, Beirut and Turkey are against both divine and human laws and we condemn them in the strongest terms.  We the SHIA MUSLIM community join the nation in calling for swift apprehension and stiff punishment of the perpetrators and we offer our sympathies to the victims and their families.  Our thoughts and prayers are always there for the families of those killed and injured in Terrorist attack and for the people of France.

 This Terrorist attack is being claimed by the group calling themselves ‘Islamic State’.  There is nothing Islamic about such people and their actions are evil and outside the boundaries set by our faith. 

Today on the eve of the 40^th Arbayeen or Chehlum of Imam Hussain (AS), SHIA MUSLIMS utterly condemn what are apparently vicious and cowardly acts of Terrorism against innocent civilians and we assert unequivocal condemnation based on our religious values and our identity as Muslims.

 Dear our beloved press media correspondents, We are heart fully thankful to all of you and offer our sincere gratitude for attending this Press Conference and Mourning Procession of Shia Muslims and request you to provide extensive coverage of this Press Conference & Mourning Procession. 

Let Humanity Awaken And Every Nation Will Claim Hussain As Their Own

Praxis honours Hairline International with ‘Best Hair Transplant Clinic in India’ award

Bangalore,  2015: Hairline Diagnostics and Healthcare Private Limited has been declared the ‘Best Hair Transplant Clinic in India’ in the National Level Winners category of the National Business and Service Achievers Awards 2015 by Praxis Media Pvt Ltd. This award is the latest feather in the cap for Hairline International, which has won a series of awards for its pioneering work in hair transplant and skin care.

These awards were based on detailed and extensive efforts of by Praxis Media and its several associates and partners. The process was spread over two months and included a nomination process, extensive surveys and research, opinions and feedback as well as categorization and scrutiny of each of nominations. This scrutiny was done on the basis of multiple parameters and the final awardees were adjudged by an independent jury panel.

The major parameters based on which winners were shortlisted included Market Presence,Competition,Growth,Quality,Innovation,Scalability,Impact potential, Infrastructure, Industry Feedback, Client’s/Customer’s Feedback, Use of technology, Achievements, Previous honors and accolades, Annual Turnover, Corporate Social Responsibility, etc.