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#ETCafe with #SDABocconiAsiaCenter organised a Seminar on #DesignThinkingAsTheWayForward The list of panelists are as under: · Mr. Abhinav Aggarwal, Founder and CEO - Fluid AI (Trutech) · Mr. Vishal Kapoor, Ch. Design Officer (Gr.) & Concept Buss. Hd., Future Gr. India · Ms. Namrita Mahindro, Senior General Manager , Digital Transformation at Mahindra Group · Mr. Subbu Iyer, Chief Architect & CEO, HREEMM · Mr. Prateek Sinha, Partner and Experience Leader, Digital Services, PwC India · Ms. Kalpana B, Partner & Head, Intelligent Automation, KPMG, India · Ms. Vinod Mahanta (Moderator), Senior Editor, The Economic Times

Yet Another social initiative from YASHRAJ Studios -6 Pack Band 2.0 After tasting success with India's first 'Transgender Band' Y-Films launches India’s first band consisting entirely of autistic children and the effort is supported by the Brooke Bond Red Label 6 PACK BAND.2.0 released their first single at the Yashraj premises with Karan Johar doing the honors. Karan Johar who has allied himself with the socially disadvantaged admired the amazing talent of these kids and even promised to cast the kids in his films once Yashraj is done with them. It’s an initiative created and driven by Y-Films, the youth wing of Yash Raj Films, to help further the cause of inclusivity for the differently abled just as the earlier effort was for gender equality in India. Conceived & Produced By: Ashish Patil Music Video Director: Nishant Nayak Project Curated By: Shameer Tandon

Starry Night at the 16th Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards The DadaSaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards 2018 recently took place at Chitrakoot ground, which was attended by glitterati – Celebrated directors, musicians, technicians and actors from both film and telelvision industry. Some of the names included R.Balki, Manisha Koirala, Konkana Sen, Shree Narayan Singh, Armaan Malik, Neeti Mohan, Manish Paul, Irshad Kamil, Amit Sadh, Ishita Raj Sharma, Farida Jalal, Sandeep Marwah, Shubhangi Atre, Rohitash Gaud, Rakhi Sawant, Arshi Khan and many more. Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation award is one of the most prestigious awards in Indian cinema and is the highest official recognition for film personalities in the country. This year, the winners are : Manisha Koirala- Most versatile actress in Indian cinema Rakesh Roshan - Lifetime achievement award and contribution as an actor, producer and director Akshay Kumar — Best actor in a leading role for Padman( Jury) and best ac

Vindu Dara Singh held a ‘premiere show of his play "Golmaal- The play" The event saw the presence of Rakesh Bedi, Dj Sheizwood, Gajendra Chauhan, Naved Jaffery, Mukesh Rishi, Priyanka Shah, Sanjeev gupta . Artists of the play - Vindu Dara Singh, Rajesh Puri, Akashdeep Sabir, Sheeba Sabir, Payal Goga Kapoor, Deepshikha Nagpal, Lucky Hans, Sarthak Joshi Vindu Dara Singh, got emotional but also reminisced about his father Late Dara Singh's favorite dishes. Hence, as a tribute to his father, Vindu Dara Singh launched the grand Dara Singh Thali at Mini Punjab Lakeside at Powai. Served in a giant steel thali and you will have to wait at least an hour for it to be served to you. Served in veg and non-veg options, it has Aaloo Paratha, Chur Chur De Naan, Makki Di Roti, Murg Musallam Rice, Lamb Yogurt Curry, Chicken Amritsari, and lots more. The accompaniments include 4 types of beverages, 3 chaat options, 1 soup, pickle, chutney and 7 desserts. Overal

Working in 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein' was the turning point in my life: Apoorva Singh Apoorva Singh, an immensely talented budding actress based in Mumbai, is paving her way to success in the entertainment industry. Hailing from Jaipur, Singh always believed in her dreams of becoming an actress since childhood. Quite recently, she bagged the biggest role of her career in the Star Plus prime show, Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, where she can be seen in a cameo playing the role of a fashion designer. Singh describes her experience of working with Balaji as one of the biggest turning points of her life. Nevertheless, this experience gave her the opportunity to work with some of the finest names of TV industry namely Divyanka Tripathi, Anita Hassanandani, Karan Patel, Abhishek Verma and on the top of all Ekta Kapoor (TV and Film Producer). Magnificently describing her experience of working in YHM, Apoorva states, “My shoot in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein has really been one of the most amazing ex

MTV premieres new reality show with a twist April 30, 2018, Mumbai: MTV the choice of the youth all over the country has brought in a new love based reality show titled ‘Date to Remember’. Bigg Boss 10 Fame Manu Punjabi and Nitibha Kaul host the show. Splitsvilla fame Divya Agarwal shares the screen space with Mannu, Nitibha and Indeep Bakshi. 9 male Contestants have Participated with their Girlfriends but with a Twist. One Present and One Ex-Girlfriend will be there. This series is a bit different from the regular MTV programming. The show will air every Thursday at 8 pm. There's definitely going to be drama, love and probably heartbreak. Producer of the show Santosh Gupta, Managing Director, Celocity Entertainment said “I have a feeling that ‘Date to Remember’ will be at peak viewership in no time. It’s a new trendy show for the young audiences. We all know about the crazy attention MTV shows enjoy with the youth. This concept has never been explored on the Indian telev

Sergio G. Sánchez’s acclaims George Mackay as one of the most ardent actors he has worked with! Marrowbone bends to the points of view of four siblings, who are full of life, who seek refuge in an old home but haunted by a terrible secret. The horror thriller is a directorial debut of Sergio Sánchez, which stars the brilliant, George Mackay as the eldest sibling who has been appraised immensely for his work in this movie. Geogre has been much-admired for his past work in Captain Fantastic and Pride. In this movie, his character, Jack Marrowbone leads his family post their mother’s death and is responsible for looking after all his siblings. Sánchez comments on Mackay’s challenging role, “He is a tortured character because he lives with anguish and emptiness in his memory and is constantly trying to close that hole. He has given an excellent act that reveals the degree of commitment he has to the character. Surely one of the most committed actors I’ve seen in my life,” Sandra H

The trailer of NFDC and Drumroll Pictures’ latest release Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain - a delightful love story featuring an ensemble cast of Sanjay Mishra, Ekavali Khanna and Pankaj Tripathi is now live ~ Directed by Harish Vyas, Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain is slated for a Pan-India theatrical release on 18th May 2018 ~ ~ ‘Hum actors ‘aloo hai, kisi ke saath bhi mix ho jaate hai’ - said actor Sanjay Mishra at the trailer launch of Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain~ ~ The trailer and song launch event was attended by actors Sanjay Mishra, Pankaj Tripathi, Ekavali Khanna, Shivani Raghuvanshi, Anshuman Jha, Brijendra Kala, director Harish Vyas and producer Manav Malhotra ~ ~ Meri Ankhein Aankhon Main – a soulful love ballad from the film album Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain under the label of Zee Music with vocals by Shaan and Vaishali Mhade was also launched yesterday ~ ~ Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain is being presented by NFDC and produced by Drumroll Pictures in association with Shiny Entertainment Pro

Acclaimed film maker Dinkar Rao's film Asthi (Ashes ) has been selected at the Court Metrage , short film corner at the Cannes film festival 2018. The film Asthi is about a girl Meera who runs off all alone with her mother's Ashes, the kalash, to Haridwar to immerse them in theGanges. Meera(Antara) is full of conflicts and sadness as old memories and the soothing voice of her mother, Saroja Devi, a classical singer, come back to haunt her. She visits the ghats but is unable to get herself to immerse them. A surreal conversation begins with the Ashes as she travels the lanes, gullies &the banks of the Ganges Dinkar Rao says It has been a very different experience for me since my first feature film SZoya the black which was finally approved with 26 cuts by the Film Appell

MBL Expands its Footprint- Acquires Radio Station in Kolkata Entry in one of the Top 5 Radio Markets in the Country! Mumbai, April 23, 2018; Music Broadcast Limited (MBL), India’s 1st Private FM Radio Broadcaster, is pleased to announce that its board today approved the acquisition of the radio division of Ananda Offset Private Limited by way of slump sale. · Strategic Rationale: The transaction allows MBL to enter into the Kolkata market which is one of the top 5 markets in the country Friends FM is an established brand since the last 10 years Focus is to untap the large potential from national advertisers MBL has had a sales alliance with AOPL since the last 5 years Transaction is expected to be value accretive and help in improving the EBITDA margins · Transaction Details: Under the terms of the agreement MBL will acquire 100% ownership of the radio division of AOPL, subject to MIB approval Th

India's got talent fame Shuchita Vyas set to make her Bollywood entry Shuchita Vyas, who rose to fame with ‘India’s Got Talent Khoj 2, has finally bagged her first Bollywood song. Though it took quite a long time, an exceptional talent like Vyas could have never gone unnoticed. The revelation was made by the singer herself. “Currently I am working on my first Bollywood song titled Khwayishein which will be a part of ‘I am Roshni’ – an upcoming movie,” Vyas stated when asked about her busy schedule. Shuchita stepped in the industry with the popular show ‘Khelo Gaao Jeeto’ on DD1 where she was declared the winner. Later, Vyas went on to work with the renowned and respected artist Annu Kapoor in ‘Masti Dhoom’. After doing few other shows on popular channels like Zoom Tv and Sab Tv, Vyas finally earned name and fame when she participated in IGT. Earning love and support of the audience, she climbed the ladder of success without looking back ever. While talking about her favour

SMITA GONDKAR'S FALLS PREY TO USHA NADKARNI'S POLITICS IN BIGG BOSS MARATHI Bigg Boss Marathi, kicked off on Sunday evening with Mahesh Manjrekar as the host for the first season. The contestants will be in the house for 100 days and the one who survives the politics played in the house, escaping all the drama will be declared as the winner. Seems like Smita Gondkar fell prey to her co contestant Usha Nadkarni's politics. While Smita Gondkar's nomination came as a shock, Usha Tai accused the 'pappi de parula' actress for not participating in the household chores especially kitchen. Smita Gondkar on her defense tried to talk things out, but looks like Usha Tai has already made up her mind to target Smita. Download voot app or visit www.voot.com to vote for your favorite contestant Smita Gondkar

Drishyam Films’ first-Gujarati-language-short, Rammat-Gammat to make its World Premiere at the prestigious 64th International Short Film Festival Oberhausen, Germany ~Written and directed by Ajitpal Singh, the short is selected in the Children and Youth Film Competition~ ~The short introduces two young first time actors from Gujarat, Shivam Math and Yash Patel, and Swati Das (Hindi Medium, Bombay Talkies) in the lead roles~ ~ Known as the world’s largest and oldest running international short fest, Oberhausen is credited to discover the works of some legendary filmmakers like Wim Wenders, Roman Polanski, Martin Scorsese, Werner Herzog, Andrea Arnold to name a few, Among Indian filmmakers, Ritesh Batra’s short, Café Regular, Cairo (2011) and Amit Dutta’s shorts Keshkambli (2003) and Kramasha (2007) were also screened at the short fest~ ~Oberhausen received a total number of 7311 submissions from 140 countries this year~ Mumbai, April 20, 2018: Drishyam Films’ short