Newspedia: February 2023

Monday, 27 February 2023

Sahil Khan and Kashish Rajput at KING MASS CLASSIC- 1st edition Mr. Manish Adwilkar, Founder & Owner of "MASS", Mr. Kapil Jhaveri & Mr. Dipak Chauhan- Co-Owners of "MASS" declare the first edition of “KING MASS CLASSIC” officially called Parel Shree

Sahil Khan and Kashish Rajput at

KING MASS CLASSIC- 1st edition
Mr. Manish Adwilkar, Founder & Owner of "MASS", Mr. Kapil Jhaveri & Mr. Dipak Chauhan- Co-Owners of "MASS" declare the first edition of “KING MASS CLASSIC” officially called Parel Shree

King Mass Classic 2023 declared *RusselDebreto (WINNER ), Sudarshan Khedekar, (1st RUNNERS UP), Rohan Gurav (2nd RUNNERS UP), Harshada Pawar (Women's Winner), Pratik Panchal ( 50kgs Winner), Rohan Gurav (75kgs Winner ), Sudharshan Khedekar (80kgs Winner) Russel Degreto ( 80kgs and above Winner )*

Announcement of Body Building Competition for Women- Open Category

Road Safety is one of the paramount initiatives supported by the event. As responsible fitness icons, trainers, and professional bodybuilders they are spreading the message of Road Safety via this event

“MASS” is one of the biggest names in the arena of “Bodybuilding Competition” in India which has already gained a huge fan following post its last edition of Parel Shree 2022. Mr. Manish Adwilkar - Founder & Owner of "MASS", Mr. Kapil Jhaveri & Mr. Dipak Chauhan- Co-Owners of MASS are back with a new elevated title “KING MASS CLASSIC”

Bodybuilding as a sport has been gradually developing in India and MASS provides a professional platform for all budding and professional bodybuilders to restart their careers in the sport. MASS concentrated its base in Mumbai inviting all the Mumbaikars in its initial days.

The pioneer of MASS – Mr. Manish Advilkar, a fitness trainer and consultant is one of the fitness icons for the youth and professional bodybuilders in India. Mr. Manish Advilkar has been awarded the gold medal Mumbai Shree for 9 years, along with being awarded as Maharashtra Shree in the year 2005. The Founder and Owner, Mr. Manish Advilkar, envisage creating a larger platform for bodybuilding careers for the aspirants to display their best and expand their careers professionally without much hassle.

Mr. Kapil Jhaveri, a valiant entrepreneur, fervent motivational speaker, and a great philanthropist as well as Co-Owner of MASS, has been a firm visionary in providing the perfect foundation to inspire ardent professionals. Mr. Dipak Chauhan also the Co-Owner of MASS is an enriching personality who has provided a place for the people and motivated them to pursue their dream in widened format yet in bigger form thereby achieving various titles of MASS.

This platform is expanding its approach to a wider scale by inviting participants of Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Thane to carve their name on the title of KING MASS CLASSIC 2023.
The competition is divided into 2 categories-
1. Professional Bodybuilding- Below 60 kg, below 65 kg, below 70 kg, below 75 kg, below 80 kg & above 80 kg
2. Physique- Below 164 cm & above 164 cm

The competition format of bodybuilding has top 5 awards & the 1st winner of each category will compete for the title of “ KING MASS CLASSIC 2023”. The competition format of Men's Physique also has 5 awards & the 1st winner of each category will compete for the title of “MASS Physique 2023”.

With every step of advancement in widening our platform, property owners have found women have been an indelible part of any field. Therefore, they have introduced another competition that provides a bigger and better platform for women. They have announced a Body Building Competition for Women- Open Category. Additionally, they announce their upcoming Powerlifting Competition for both Men and Women Category in the following weight categories.

1. 45kg to 60kg
2. 60kg to 75kg
3. 75kg to 90kg
4. 90kg and above

The competition format includes the top 4 awards in each of the categories. The winner in each category will have to compete for the title of “Strong Man- KING MASS CLASSIC 2023” and “Strong Woman- KING MASS CLASSIC 2023” for Men and Women Categories respectively.

"Bodybuilding aims to display in artistic fashion pronounced muscle MASS, symmetry, and definition for overall aesthetic effect. Primitively in India, bodybuilding was not considered a professional sport. However, it has evolved and progressed gradually in India. The fan following and love for the sport has seen a huge rise in recent years where bodybuilding has now been accepted as a professional career of many" says Mr. Manish Advilkar

“MASS CLASSIC is on a mission to uplift the sport to the next level. The support and love from the people and enthusiasts in the industry have made it possible. With each year, more & more people are gaining interest in bodybuilding. There has been a gradual shift towards fitness & we wish to take it to the next level" says Mr. Kapil Jhaveri & Mr. Dipak Chauhan- Co-Owners of "MASS

The competition shall be broadcasted on 1Sport. The entire competition is in association with “Shant Bharat Surakshit Bharat” and “Road Safety World Series(RSWS)”

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Saturday, 25 February 2023

'सांस्कृतिक कलादर्पण'चा रौप्यमहोत्सव कला क्षेत्रातील २५ 'बाप माणसांचा' सत्कार

'सांस्कृतिक कलादर्पण'चा रौप्यमहोत्सव

कला क्षेत्रातील २५ 'बाप माणसांचा' सत्कार

चंद्रशेखर सांडवे प्रतिष्ठान प्रस्तुत 'सांस्कृतिक कलादर्पण २०२३' सोहळा यंदा २ मार्च रोजी होणार असून यंदा या सोहळ्याचे २५वे वर्ष आहे. या रौप्यमहोत्सवी वर्षानिमित्ताने कला क्षेत्रातील २५ 'बाप माणसांचा' यावेळी सर्वश्रेष्ठ 'कलागौरव पुरस्कार' देऊन सन्मान करण्यात येणार आहे.

कला क्षेत्रात अमूल्य योगदान देणाऱ्या कलावंताना या पुरस्काराने सन्मानित करण्यात येते. यंदा हा पुरस्कार सुरेश जयराम ( ज्येष्ठ लेखक ), सुबोध गुरुजी ( ज्येष्ठ पोस्टर डिझायनर ), दत्ता थिटे (ज्येष्ठ संगीतकार ), प्रकाश भेंडे ( ज्येष्ठ निर्माते आणि अभिनेते ), राम अल्लम ( ज्येष्ठ कॅमेरामन), रवी दिवाण ( ज्येष्ठ फाईट मास्टर ), शकुंतला नगरकर ( जेष्ठ लावणी कलावंत ), विजय कुलकर्णी ( जेष्ठ चित्रपट वितरक आणि टूरिंग टॉकीज मालक ), उल्हास सुर्वे (ज्येष्ठ बॅकस्टेज आर्टिस्ट), सदानंद राणे (ज्येष्ठ नृत्यदिग्दर्शक), शिवाजी पाटील (ज्येष्ठ शाहीर), सचिन चिटणीस (ज्येष्ठ पत्रकार), राजन वर्धम (ज्येष्ठ रंगभूषाकर), पितांबर काळे (ज्येष्ठ दिग्दर्शक), पुंडलिक चिगदुळ (ज्येष्ठ लाइटमन दादा), व्ही. एन. मयेकर (ज्येष्ठ संकलक), मंगेश कुलकर्णी (ज्येष्ठ गीतकार), मिलिंद आस्टेकर (ज्येष्ठ निर्मिती व्यवस्थापक), कैलास नारायणगांवकर (ज्येष्ठ तमाशा फड मालक), हरि पाटणकर (ज्येष्ठ बुकिंग क्लार्क), बाळू वासकर (ज्येष्ठ उपहार व्यवस्थापक), बबन बिर्जे (ज्येष्ठ स्पॉट दादा), अनंत वालावकार (ज्येष्ठ नेपथ्यकार), जयवंत देसाई (ज्येष्ठ प्रकाश योजनाकार), मोहन आचरेकर (ज्येष्ठ कलादिग्दर्शक) यांना प्रदान करण्यात येणार आहे. तर सांस्कृतिक कलादर्पणतर्फे चित्रपटांची स्पर्धा घेण्यात आली त्यात एकूण ४२ सिनेमांनी भाग घेतला होता. त्यातून अंतिम चित्रपट महोत्सवासाठी पुढील १० सिनेमांची निवड करण्यात आली असून हा महोत्सव रविंद्र नाट्यमंदिर, प्रभादेवी येथे २८ फेब्रुवारी ते २ मार्च पर्यंत होणार आहे. पिकासो, मदार, ताठ कणा, दगडी चाळ २, धर्मवीर, बालभारती, झोलीवुड, वाळवी, इंटरनॅशनल फालमफोक, समायरा या चित्रपटांची निवड करण्यात आली आहे. रमेश मोरे, अशोक कुलकर्णी, मनोहर सरवणकर, सुनील खेडेकर, विजय राणे यांनी चित्रपटांचे परीक्षण केले, असे संस्थेचे अध्यक्ष चंद्रशेखर सांडवे यांनी सांगितले आहे.

'घर बंदूक बिरयानी'मधील 'गुन गुन' गाणं आता तेलुगू, तामिळमध्ये प्रदर्शित

झी स्टुडिओज आणि नागराज पोपटराव मंजुळे प्रस्तुत, हेमंत जंगल अवताडे दिग्दर्शित 'घर बंदूक बिरयानी' चित्रपटातील 'गुन गुन' या हळुवार प्रेम फुलवणाऱ्या गाण्याने अल्पावधीतच संगीतप्रेमींना आपलंस केलं. सोशल मीडियावर या गाण्याला ३ मिलियनहूनही अधिक व्ह्यूज मिळाले असून अनेक तरूण तरूणी आपल्या प्री वेडिंग शूटसाठीही या गाण्याचा वापर करत आहेत. मराठी प्रेक्षकांच्या मनात घर केल्यानंतर आता हे प्रेमगीत तेलुगू आणि तामिळ भाषेतही आपल्या भेटीला आलं आहे. तेलुगूमधील 'गुन गुन' या गाण्याला चंद्रबोस यांचे बोल लाभले असून तामिळमधील गाण्याला युगभारती यांनी शब्दबद्ध केले आहे. या दोन्ही भाषेतील गाण्यांना ए. व्ही. प्रफुल्लचंद्र यांनी संगीत दिले असून प्रेमाची तरल भावना व्यक्त करणाऱ्या या गाण्याला अनुराग कुलकर्णी आणि अदिती भावराजू यांच्या आवाजाने अधिकच रंगत आणली आहे. पहिल्या प्रेमाची चाहूल लागणारं हे सुंदर गीत आकाश ठोसर आणि सायली पाटील यांच्यावर चित्रित करण्यात आलं आहे.

संगीतकार ए. व्ही. प्रफुल्लचंद्र म्हणतात, '' हे गाणं मराठीत ऐकायला जितकं श्रवणीय वाटतं तितकंच तेलुगू आणि तामिळ भाषेतही वाटतंय. एकच गाणं विविध भाषेत करताना मजा आली. मुळात गाण्याची चाल सारखीच आहे. भावनाही तीच आहे. फक्त त्याची भाषा बदलली आहे. मला खात्री आहे, मराठीसह दाक्षिणात्य संगीतरसिकही या गाण्यावर मनापासून प्रेम करतील.''

मराठीत हे गाणं आशिष कुलकर्णी आणि कविता राम यांनी गायलं असून वैभव देशमुख यांचे या गाण्याला बोल लाभले आहेत तर ए. व्ही. प्रफुल्लचंद्र यांनी संगीत दिले आहे. येत्या ७ एप्रिल रोजी 'घर बंदूक बिरयानी' मराठी, हिंदी तेलुगू आणि तामिळ भाषेत प्रदर्शित होणार आहे.

'सातारचा सलमान' चित्रपटात झळकणार 'हे' नामवंत चेहरे

काही दिवसांपूर्वीच प्रकाश सिंघी, टेक्सास स्टुडिओज निर्मित, रिलायन्स एन्टरटेन्मेंट प्रदर्शित आणि हेमंत ढोमे दिग्दर्शित 'सातारचा सलमान' या चित्रपटाचा ट्रेलर प्रदर्शित झाला. हिरो बनण्याचे स्वप्न पाहणाऱ्या सर्वसामान्य तरुणाची ही कथा आहे. त्यांचा सामान्य तरुण ते हिरो बनण्यापर्यंतचा रंजक प्रवास यात दाखवण्यात आला आहे. ट्रेलरला प्रेक्षकांकडून भरभरून प्रतिसाद मिळत आहे. यात सुयोग गोऱ्हे, शिवानी सुर्वे, सायली संजीव, अक्षय टंकसाळे, मकरंद देशपांडे, आनंद इंगळे यांच्या प्रमुख भूमिका असून त्यांच्या जबरदस्त अभिनयाची झलक या ट्रेलरमध्ये पाहायला मिळत आहे. मात्र या ट्रेलरमध्ये आणखी एक गोष्ट प्रेक्षकांचे लक्ष वेधत आहे, ती म्हणजे मराठी सिनेसृष्टीतील काही नामवंत कलाकार. महेश मांजरेकर, सई ताम्हणकर, जितेंद्र जोशी, हेमंत ढोमे, अनिकेत विश्वासराव, नेहा महाजन, कमलेश सावंत यांचे चेहरेही या ट्रेलरमध्ये झळकले आहेत. त्यामुळे आता प्रेक्षकांना उत्सुकता लागून राहिली आहे ती, या कलाकारांच्या 'सातारच्या सलमान'मध्ये नेमक्या काय भूमिका आहेत? मात्र हे जाणून घेण्यासाठी प्रेक्षकांना ३ मार्चपर्यंत वाट पाहावी लागेल.

Wednesday, 22 February 2023

'सातारचा सलमान'चा धमाकेदार ट्रेलर प्रदर्शित चित्रपटात झळकणार मराठीतील नामवंत चेहरे

'सातारचा सलमान'चा धमाकेदार ट्रेलर प्रदर्शित

चित्रपटात झळकणार मराठीतील नामवंत चेहरे

आपणही मोठ्या पडद्यावर झळकावे, हिरो बनावे, असे स्वप्न आपल्यापैकी अनेक जण बघतात. काहींचे सत्यात उतरते तर काहींचे स्वप्नच राहते. असेच हिरो बनण्याचे स्वप्न एका खेड्यातील सामान्य तरुणाने पाहिले आहे. 'स्वप्नं बघितली तरंच पूर्ण होतात!' अशी भावना असणाऱ्या तरुणाची हिरो बनण्याची जिद्द, त्यासाठीची त्याची धडपड आणि अखेर त्याचे त्याची स्वप्नपूर्ती होते का? हे आपल्याला येत्या ३ मार्च रोजी समजणार आहे. प्रकाश सिंघी, टेक्सास स्टुडिओज निर्मित, रिलायन्स एन्टरटेन्मेंट प्रदर्शित ‘सातारचा सलमान' या चित्रपटाचा भव्यदिव्य ट्रेलर नुकताच सोशल मीडियावर प्रदर्शित झाला आहे. हेमंत ढोमे दिग्दर्शित या चित्रपटात सुयोग गोऱ्हे, शिवानी सुर्वे, सायली संजीव, अक्षय टंकसाळे, मकरंद देशपांडे, आनंद इंगळे यांच्या प्रमुख भूमिका असून महेश मांजरेकर, जितेंद्र जोशी, सई ताम्हणकर, अनिकेत विश्वासराव, नेहा महाजन, कमलेश सावंत यांचीही झलक दिसत आहे. तगडी स्टारकास्ट असलेला हा चित्रपट धमाल मनोरंजक असणार याचा अंदाज ट्रेलरवरूनच येत आहे.

ट्रेलरमध्ये साताऱ्यात राहणारा एक सामान्य मुलगा हिरो बनण्याचे स्वप्न बघतोय. ते पूर्ण करण्यासाठीची त्याची मेहनत, त्याचा सामान्य मुलगा ते हिरो बनण्यापर्यंतचा खडतर प्रवास, या प्रवासात त्याच्या कुटुंबीयांनी आणि मित्रांनी केलेली मदत यात दिसत आहे. मात्र त्याच्या आयुष्यात आलेले हे चढउतार त्याला कोणत्या वळणावर नेणार आणि त्याच्या समोर आलेली परिस्थिती त्याला खरंच हिरो बनवणार का, याचे उत्तर मात्र 'सातारचा सलमान' पाहिल्यावरच मिळणार आहे.

या चित्रपटाबद्दल दिग्दर्शक हेमंत ढोमे म्हणतात, '' प्रत्येक जण आपापल्या क्षेत्रात मोठं होण्याचं स्वप्न बघत असतो आणि या प्रवासात प्रत्येकाच्याच वाटेवर अनेक अडचणी येतात. कधीकधी अशी वेळही येते की, आता सगळं संपलं, असं वाटतं. मात्र आपण वाईटातूनही काही चांगलं बघितलं पाहिजे आणि आयुष्यात पुढे गेलं पाहिजे. आयुष्यात आशावादी आणि सकारात्मक राहणे खूप गरजेचं आहे. आपण आपलं काम करत राहावं, त्यातूनच काहीतरी चांगलं निष्पन्न होतं, ही ऊर्जा देणारा हा चित्रपट आहे. हा एक धमाल, निखळ मनोरंजन करणारा चित्रपट आहे, जो सर्व वयोगटातील प्रेक्षकांना आपल्यातीलच एक वाटेल.''

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Indore Municipal Corporation’s Green Bonds lists on National Stock Exchange

Indore Municipal Corporation’s Green Bonds lists on National Stock Exchange

Mumbai/Indore February 21, 2023: Indore Municipal Corporation (“IMC” or “Corporation”), was established in the year 1956 under the Madhya Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1956. Its public issue of rated, listed, taxable, secured, redeemable, non-convertible green municipal bonds saw itself list on NSE on February 21, 2023.

According to the base issue size, the Institution/QIB category was subscribed the most with 7.52 times, followed by 6.70 times in the corporate category, 5.78 times in the retail category, 3.62 times in the HNI category. The Issue opened on February 10, 2023 and closes Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

The Green Bonds have a tenor of 3 years (STRPP A), 5 years (STRPP B), 7 years (STRPP C) and 9 years (STRPP D). Effective yield (per annum) for NCD holders in Category I (QIB), Category II (Corporate), Category III (HNI) and Category IV (Retail Individual) for tenor 3 years, 5 years and 7 years is 8.41% and for STRPP D with 9 years’ tenor is 8.42%. Interest payments are through various modes, i.e., Direct Credit, NACH, RTGS, NEFT and Registered Post/Speed Post.

The Green Bonds have been assigned a rating of ‘CARE AA: Stable’ by CARE Ratings Limited and ‘IND AA+/Stable’ by India Ratings & Research Private Limited.

On the listing event held at Kushabhau Thakre convention centre at Bhopal, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh said “Indore is the city which thinks outside the box and does outside the box. For e.g the listing of green bond on the exchange .Our Prime Minister has announced a program under the name “Panchamrut”. The intention to increase the non-fossil energy to 500 GW by 2030, but also at the same time to ensure that 50 per cent of the energy requirement comes from renewable energy and India is to achieve the target by 2070. Electric buses have been introducing in the city and have also installed 26 charging stations. The municipal corporation has planted atleast 2 lakh sapplings at Nehru Park, Meghdoot Garden, airport and regional parks to improve the air quality of Indore and as a result we have registered 4 lacs carbon credit and have generated a revenue of Rs 9 crore under a business model. A power plant has been installed at Jalud where they will produce electricity and bring down their electiricity bill for the people of Indore. On the occasion of Solar day which falls on May 3rd, Sanchi will become the country’s first solar city which is world-famous for stupas and Buddhist pilgrimage sites”.

Indore’s Mayor Shri Pushyamitra Bhargava said “It is Shri Shivraj’s vision to make Indore the world's leading smart city. As a result, Indore was able to list India's first green bond, which will enable Indore to reduce carbon emissions with the aid of a solar plant. The issue garnered Rs 721 Crore, which is just the beginning and thanks to Shri Shivrajji’s long-term thinking and dedication and Indore will continue to set a great example for India with new initiatives and will strive for prosperity”.

Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD and CEO, NSE said, “The launch of Green Bond issue by Indore municipal corporation is a great example of cooperative federalism & depth of local governance model in India.

Rapid growth of urbanization requires urban local bodies to keep up with the huge expansion and upgrades to the existing urban infrastructure. Municipal bonds provide an alternative means of financing to urban local bodies and reduce the dependency on central and state grants. Most of the urban infra bonds may be categorized as green bonds given that proceeds are predominantly targeted towards energy, transport, water management, sewage treatment, energy saving etc. Green Municipal bonds will also bring in new foreign investors who specialize in sustainable financing and invest in projects with environmental, social and governance considerations.

The public issue of Indore Municipal bonds got an overwhelming response with an overall subscription of 5.91 times the issue size. It reflects that there is good appetite among the investors for Green bonds. Municipal bonds provide an opportunity to participate in nation building in addition to earning returns. The public issue of green bonds by IMC would give impetus to development of green financing and contribute towards India’s vision for transition towards a clean and green energy future.

The global green bond market is witnessing an exponential growth and has crossed the milestone of 2 trillion USD in terms of cumulative green bond issuance. India has also witnessed green bond issuances of about 10.8 billion USD during 2019-2022 by the corporates, PSUs and financial institutions. The public issue of green bonds by IMC would give impetus to development of green financing and contribute towards India’s vision for transition towards a clean and green energy future.

NSE is committed to play an active and participatory role while contributing towards India’s vision of sustainable future enshrined under “Panchamrit” vision of our honorable Prime Minister”.

Shri AK Mittal, AK Capital Services Ltd, Lead Manager to the Issue, said “Congratulations to Indore Municipal Corporation for raising India’s first public issue of green municipal bonds of INR 244 crores at highly competitive rates. The issue has been over subscribed by roughly 6 times, depicting strong investor confidence.

Furthermore as these bonds are rated as AA+ by India ratings and AA by CARE ratings, they provide a secured investment with an attractive return for the investors.

After the success of this issue and noticing sustained rapid developments in the Indian municipal bond markets, we expect that more ULBs will explore debt markets to raise funds via green bonds.

We as lead managers feel proud to be associated with the issue.”

Shri Arnab Choudhury, Executive Vice President & Group Head (Debt Capital Markets), SBI Capital Markets, Lead Manager to the Issue, said “Government of India has laid special emphasis of development of Municipal Bond market in this budget. We are happy to note that Indore Municipal Corporation has taken the lead and issued its green municipal bond in record time with public participation. We are proud to have partnered with Indore on this momentous achievement and we are sure that this is just the beginning of the journey for Indore”.

The Lead Managers to the bonds issue were A.K. Capital Services Ltd and SBI Capital Markets Ltd.

Sunday, 19 February 2023

Raj Thackeray up close & personal on Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan

Raj Thackeray up close & personal on Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan

Discounting the talks about politics, Raj Thackeray opens up like never before & and answers questions not put to him earlier on Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan, directed by Rajeev Srivastava, the talk show will be live on StoryDek, an OTT platform, Produced by Dev Motion Pictures Pvt. Ltd. along with Kanishq Entertainment

In a 30 minute compelling talk show, Indian politician and the founding chairperson of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Raj Thackeray spoke to Rahul Mahajan on aspects of his life that he has never commented upon, he candidly spoke about other features of his personality & life. Raj Thackeray took a slew of questions from Mahajan which introduced the world to a more non-politician side of him.

Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan is the first session in 6 episodes. talk show which is directed by ace director Rajeev Srivastava. In its first season, this supremely successful talk show in Hindi had luminaries like- Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D'souza Deshmukh, Javed Akhtar, Rajpal Yadav & Sameer Anjaan & now Raj Thackeray.

Director of the show Rajeev Srivastava says "First of all we would like to thanks Raj Thackeray ji for removing time from his busy schedule to grace our show with his presence, we are truly honoured" he further adds "Who gets a chance to know Raj Thackeray up close & personal, I am one of those lucky few who got once in a lifetime opportunity to talking him & get to know the real Raj Thackeray and introduce the world to him"

Host of the show Rahul Mahajan says "All of us know the politician Raj Thackeray, no one knows who he is as a person. With this talk we wanted to show people who he actually is, different facets of his life. In fact this is for the first time that he spoke on topics other than politics'.

Friday, 17 February 2023

Web series 7th Sense is back with a bang! Rebooted, Revamped and in a new Avatar is all set to revolutionise the OTT platform.

Web series 7th Sense is back with a bang! Rebooted, Revamped and in a new Avatar is all set to revolutionise the OTT platform.

Producer Gaurang Doshi collaborates with Devo ke Dev Mahadev fame Nikhil Sinha to Direct the project.

Party Anthem ‘CASANOVA’ and Sensational track “SONIYE” already shot in Dubai to be featured in 7th Sense.

A little birdie told us that the much awaited web series of Gaurang Doshi- 7th Sense, all rebooted, revamped, and reignited promising to give a larger-than-life cinematic experience is back with a bang! Popular director & producer Nikhil Sinha who has made TV shows like Devon Ke Dev Mahadev, Siya Ke Ram and Prem Ya Paheli: Chandrakanta, has been roped in to direct the web series in Dubai. News is that Pre-production has begun, some of the renowned names from the film and OTT fraternity have been signed and three songs featuring international music sensations will be integrated in 7th Sense web series changing the face of OTT platforms. Recently released hit party number CASANOVA and yet to be released SONIYE have already been shot in Dubai.

The Afro-party-song titled ‘Casanova’ featuring YoYo Honey Singh, the "Gucci Gang" American rapper Lil Pump and Music Producer DJ Shadow Dubai is being incorporated in the web series as promo track. The second track is called Soniye featuring international sensation Jason Derulo, Harnoor and the Bollywood beauties Urvashi Rautela and Erica Fernandes. Under production is the third song with American Rapper Rick Ross which will also be part of 7th Sense.

In a recent conversation about revamping the project and his inspiration to do so, Gaurang Doshi, Bollywood Producer and Owner of Gaurang Doshi Productions, said, “All good things take time and remoulding simply makes it larger than ever. By the grace of God, the project is on track and I heartily appreciate the love and support of my cast and crew who stood strong all this while and believed in me and the project. I am deeply grateful to Mahesh Chaturvedi and Madhu Bhandari for being supportive and encouraging all throughout. When it comes to inspiration, my mom has been my biggest strength since the moment she brought me into this world. Every time I'm at a difficult phase in life, I simply close my eyes and think what she would suggest to me to do and just in the blink of the moment I know what's best. More”

Sharing further about working with Nikhil Sinha as a Director, Gaurang said, “I have always believed in taking a different approach when it comes to his projects. Since it's Nikhil's debut OTT, he will have fresh ideas and concepts for direction unlike the regular releases on the platforms. It will be a new and interesting journey with my director and the never seen before star cast. After having Nikhil on board, we have changed the entire concept and made it larger than life as I believe script is your power and it is essential to feel the importance of the concept to make it realistic. Nikhil is as much of a content obsessed person as I am, so it makes life easier discussing our extraordinary ideas and bringing it to life. After spending a massive amount on writing for this project finally I have someone with me who can match the thought process and that makes me happy, and I look forward to having everyone in Dubai for the shoot very soon”.

The web series will have total 8 Episodes of 45 minutes each and the screenplay has been written by Nikhil Sinha, Majid Ali and Gaurang Doshi.

Speaking about his collaboration with Gaurang Doshi and Directing 7th Sense, Nikhil Sinha said, “Gaurang’s extreme passion towards cinema and experimental attitude, really impressed me. When I heard the basic premise of 7th sense, it immediately clicked with me, and I could see the immense potential this idea has to offer. I hope we can create something spectacular out of it. We have already shot music videos which are international in flavour, studded with the world’s leading stars like Jason Derulo, Lil Pump, Rick Ross and are first of its kind east- west amalgamation, 7th sense also would be equally global in perspective with multinational approach in story, premise, cast and crew. 7th sense is going to take audiences into a new territory, and I hope it will set a new genre for Indian audiences”.

Bafleh Jewellery has joined hands with Gaurang Doshi as the brand partner for the web series 7th Sense. Established in the year 1992 by Mr. Ramesh Vora and Quwaider Bafleh and ably led by Mr. Chirag Vora today, 'Bafleh Jewellery' is one of the leading wholesale and retail jewellery companies in UAE and GCC. The actors will be seen wearing gold and diamond jewellery collections from their brand partners in the web series.

Friday, 10 February 2023

SHRIRAM LIFE INSURANCE EARNS Rs 31 Cr PROFIT IN Q3FY23

SHRIRAM LIFE INSURANCE EARNS Rs 31 Cr PROFIT IN Q3FY23

· Net profit rises 17-fold at Rs 31 crore for the quarter, from Rs 1.8 crore for Q3FY22

· Number of individual new business policies sold for the quarter were at 70,291, up 10%

· Gross premium up 12% at Rs 665 crore

· Individual new business for the quarter increased by 19%

Chennai, February 9, 2023: Shriram Life Insurance Company (SLIC) on Thursday announced that it earned a net profit of Rs 31 crore for the third quarter of FY23, on the back of a 10% increase in writing new policies.

During the quarter, SLIC’s gross premium rose 12% to Rs 665 crore, while the number of individual policies written increased by 10%. New business individual premium, a key barometer for performance, rose by 19% YoY, during the October-December 2022 period.

	Q3 FY23	Q3 FY22	Growth
Ind New Business Premium	167	140	19%
Group NB Premium	131	109	20%
Total New Business Premium	298	249	20%
Total No. of Ind Policies	70291	64158	10%
Renewal Premium	367	343	7%
Gross Premium	665	592	12%
Profit	31	1.8	1622%
			*All figures in Rupees crores

The company has received the approval for facial authentication for eKYC from UIDAI for new policies which will help onboard new customers with ease. Policyholders of Shriram Life can complete their KYC via OTP, facial recognition, biometric and iris identification. Shriram Life is currently the ninth-largest insurer in the country in terms of number of regular premium policies sold.

The results reflect the company’s clear strategy to expand deeper in the rural market, creating need-based customer solutions for the aam aadmi. Further, SLIC has a seamless claims management process with claims settlement as fast as within 12 hours even for customers in the remotest rural regions.

Casparus J H Kromhout, MD & CEO, Shriram Life Insurance said, “Shriram Life’s total new business for the 9 months has grown 21% vis-a-vis private industry growth at 18%. By leveraging technology, we aim to expand in rural markets seamlessly. Our growth is testimony to the fact that a lot of the people in this segment have understood the need for cover in the face of crisis or as a safe investment option.”

Indore Municipal Corporations 244 cr Green Bond garners over 660 cr demand on Day 1

Indore Municipal Corporations 244 cr Green Bond garners over 660 cr demand on Day 1

The issue was fully subscribed within two hours of opening

· Base Issue of Rs 122 crs oversubscribed by 5.42 times with a total collection of Rs 661.52 Crore

· The debutant Retail category was oversubscribed by 4.16 times with a collection of Rs 126.99 Crore

· Issue closes on Tuesday, February 14, 2023

^# Applicable for STRPP D for tenure of 9 years. For further details, please refer to the Offer Document dated February 01, 2023

Mumbai/Indore February 10, 2023: Indore Municipal Corporation (“IMC” or “Corporation”), established in the year 1956 under the Madhya Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1956 public issue of rated, listed, taxable, secured, redeemable, non-convertible green municipal bonds has been oversubscribed 5.42 times on the first day garnering Rs 661.52 crore.

The issue has a face value of Rs. 1,000 each. The base issue size is Rs. 122 crores with an option to retain oversubscription up to Rs. 122 crores, aggregating up to Rs. 244 crores.

According to the base issue size, the Institution category was subscribed the most with 7.52 times, followed by 6.62 times in the corporate category, 4.16 times in the retail category, 3.39 times in the HNI category. The Issue opened on February 10, 2023 and closes Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

The issue saw a robust demand in the Institutional and Corporate category of investors with a total collection of Rs 229.35 Crore, and Rs 201.86 crore respectively, while Retail and HNI category garnered Rs 126.99 crore and Rs 103.31 crore respectively.

The Green Bonds have a tenor of 3 years (STRPP A), 5 years (STRPP B), 7 years (STRPP C) and 9 years (STRPP D). Effective yield (per annum) for NCD holders in Category I (QIB), Category II (Corporate), Category III (HNI) and Category IV (Retail Individual) for tenor 3 years, 5 years and 7 years is 8.41% and for STRPP D with 9 years tenor is 8.42%. Interest payments are through various modes, i.e., Direct Credit, NACH, RTGS, NEFT and Registered Post/Speed Post.