Titan Company Limited Unveiled The Titan Raga-Masaba Collection ~ Striking watch designs and motifs that celebrate the Modern Indian woman!

Seen in the pic : S Ravi Kant, CEO, Watches & Accessories, Titan Company Ltd with designer Masaba Gupta and models at the launch of Raga X Masaba @ Taj Lands End, Bandra, Mumbai-Photo By Sachin Murdeshwar/ TGN

MUMBAI, 9 November, 2017  (TGN) :Titan Company Limited, India’s leading lifestyle company, unveiled its latest Limited Edition Collection under the Raga series with designer Masaba Gupta. The Titan Raga-Masaba Limited Edition Collection was launched at the Taj Lands End with a grand fashion show and unveil that showcased the watches and statement motifs.

Mr. S. Ravi Kant – Chief Executive Officer, Watches & Accessories Division, Titan Company Limited said, “We have associated with Masaba Gupta, a leading designer known for her striking motifs and bold designs that resonate with the ‘Young Woman’ of today. This partnership has resulted in unique and differentiated designs; each timepiece has a unique story to tell.This Limited Edition Collection blends the Feminity and Romance of Raga with the Tribal and Pop Art signature look of Masaba. The Titan Raga-Masaba Collection is a testament to the Raga brand which has elegantly and fashionably evolved over the years to suit every woman and every occasion.”

 Addressing to the media, Ms. Masaba Gupta – Indian Fashion designer, said, “It gives me immense pleasure to be working with Titan Watches as their commitment to quality, design and craftmanship is world-class. I have always strived to reinvent traditional designs for the free spirited Indian woman and Titan, has always catered to the individual desires of the ever-changing woman. This collaboration is the perfect opportunity for myself and Titan to add a quirky Masaba touch to Raga’s exquisite design philosophy.”

When a question asked by media person about price she announced the priced between INR 7995 to 14995, the collection features 11 statement pieces, each crafting and reinterpreting a unique Masaba Motif into a unique timepiece.  In ‘Tribal Hug’, an engraved tribal pillar spirals the wrist for an inimitable wrap watch. In ‘Wanderer Elephant’, artfully cast elephant links in antique finish form the perfect bracelet. In ‘Swaying Fishes’, intricately carved fish charms dangle over a mesh bracelet. In ‘Wishing star’, stars shoot out of a brushed gold bangle bracelet. These unique construction pieces borrow from the techniques and finishing of fine Jewellery, with Brushed Gold, Antique Gold and Rose Gold finishes, the creative use of mesh and elegant enamel work.

The Titan Raga-Masaba Limited Edition Collection is a symbol of individuality, designed by and for the woman who believes in her feminity and makes it her power.ENDS

UBM India brings in the 12th edition of Food Ingredients India & Health Ingredients in Mumbai

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By Sachin Murdeshwar TGN (Left – Right): 

·         Mr. Rahul Deshpande, Group Director, UBM India

·         Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India

·         Mr. P. Muthuraman, Director, FSSAI

·         Mr. R.. B. Smarta, Secretary HADSA

·         Mr. Prabodh Halde, President, AFSTI

Mumbai, 9^th November 2017 (TGN) :UBM India, India’s leading exhibition organizer, brought in the 12th edition of Food ingredients India & Health ingredients (Fi India & Hi), the most comprehensive B2B show in the Indian Sub-Continent for food and health ingredients, processing and packaging industry today in Mumbai at the Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre. The three day trade expo (9th – 11th November ) was inaugurated by key dignitaries —  Mr. R.. B. Smarta, Secretary HADSA; Mr. Prabodh Halde, President, AFSTI; Mr. P. Muthuraman, Director, FSSAI; Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India and Mr. Rahul Deshpande, Group Director, UBM India amidst an august industry gathering.

The expo rotates annually between India’s two promising food hubs i.e Mumbai and New Delhi. The 2017 edition of Fi India & Hi in Mumbai offers opportunities for industry players to take advantage of the growing food manufacturing hub in West India.

With a legacy of 12 years, Fi India is once again hosting 3 days of free, on-site seminars on health ingredients, food processing and packaging.  The seminars are being organised in alliance with a variety of Indian associations and cover both technical developments and market trends. Day 1 featured sessions on ‘How regulations are facilitating the Indian Nutraceutical Industry’; ‘Progressive Nutraceuticals in the market – Sports Nutrition, Fortified Foods, Medical Nutrition’; ‘How do Pharmacopoeias help the Dietary Supplements Market?’;‘Role of Pharmaceuticals in the development of Nutraceutical Markets’; ‘Innovation in Ingredients’ and ‘Monk fruit juice – A 100% natural alternative that delivers natural and great tasting sweetness’. Day 2 will see a seminar by  AIFPA on ‘Opportunity and Regulatory Challenges in the Import & Export of Food Ingredients’ and a FSSAI initiative — ‘New initiatives to build a nationwide ecosystem for food safety’ amongst others. Day 2 will also see a discussion on ‘FSSR 2011 to 2018 – Impact on food industry’ by industry minds from Mondelez International, Farm to Fork Solution, Exelon Food, NuFFoods Spectrum, and TUV India.  Day 3 will see sessions on ‘Clean Label Natural Products are Safe and Healthy ‘;   ‘Locust Bean Gum (LBG) & its Food application’and ‘Encapsulation – Technology of Encapsulation for better nutrition values in foods’.

This year, the expo introduced a new feature – A Guided Discovery Tour with Nutrimarketing experts on topics like Everything Proteins, Health & Wellness & Bakery Innovations. Other exciting highlights of the expo this year includedan Expo Foodtec Pavilion which is dedicated to Food Technology, Processing and Packaging companies, a comprehensive China Pavilion, a Health Ingredients Trail and a special Fi India &Hi Cookery workshop. The workshop involves a two-day live demonstration on latest food trends by Celebrity Chef Rakhee Vaswani and includes sessions on — Indian Fusion Dhamaaka, Fancy Bread Making, Exotic Eggless Desserts and Festive Fiesta – Party appetizers and dips using ingredients on display at the expo itself.

At the inauguration of the expo, UBM India announced the soft launch of ProPak India which will be co-located with Fi India & Hi from the next edition. ProPak India will be a comprehensive, one of its kind event in India; With India being one of the top five markets for packaged foods, the expo will serve as the most significant platform in India for the industry to meet, network, conduct business, witness latest technology and solutions, exchange ideas and knowledge. With a turnover of $24.6 billion and a growth rate of 13% to 15% annually, the Indian packaging industry is expected to reach $72 billion by 2020.UBM has a strong foothold in key industry segments like Food, Pharma and Cosmetics.  Packaging being the most integral part of these industries, the thought behind launching this expo is to capitalize on UBM India’s strength within the industry and explore the potential of this niche segment in India as there is no dedicated exhibition catering to this sector.  

Speaking at the inauguration of Fi India and Hi 2017, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said,“Food ingredients is a multi-billion dollar industry that is growing worldwide. A Revolution in the food and beverage industry, particularly in the processed food domain, has generated countless possibilities for new product development. Changing socio- economic demographics has also led to increased awareness pertaining to the quality standards of food products. Consequently, a focus on the superiority of ingredients that goes into the making of these finished products has also increased. In the 12th edition of Fi India & Hi, UBM India is offering a truly international showcase of food ingredients for three days under one roof to discover and develop businesses. I am sure that it will also help comprehend trends in niche segments such as wellness and natural ingredients that are being increasingly valued by health conscious consumers.”

“This year, we are also proud to announce the launch of ProPak India which will be co-located with Fi India and Hi from next year. With a turnover of 24.6 billion USD and a growth rate of 13-15 per cent annually, the Indian packaging industry is expected to reach 72 billion USD by 2020. Currently being one of the lowest in per capita consumption of packaging in the world, this sector in India is bound to gain importance as we move towards processed food. UBM India with ProPak 2017 aims to bring in a revolution in this niche but growing industry by providing successful meetings, knowledge exchanges, networking and business opportunities for participants from the Food, Drink and Pharmaceutical industries,” he further added.

The Indian food ingredients market:

·         The Food ingredients market in India which was about $700 mn in 2016, ( less than 0.2% of the Global Food Ingredient Industry estimated at $400 bn) is seeing a rapid expansion amidst increasing consumption of processed foods and rising preference for ready-to-eat meals.

·         The market is dominated by food flavours and taste enhancers which make up for a considerable share. Among the segments, sweeteners have the highest growth rate while South is the region which holds the largest share amongst all the regions on the account of high number of food processing industries.

·         Two main ingredients that are always in demand are dietary fibre and antioxidants because of their much importance in enhancing human health. The Indian Food Ingredients sector will gain momentum over time, with a growing interest from the private equity community to invest in the sector.

·         The Indian food and grocery market is the world’s sixth largest, with retail contributing 70 per cent of the sales.

·         The Indian food processing industry accounts for 32 per cent of the country’s total food market, one of the largest industries in India and is ranked fifth in terms of production, consumption, export and expected growth.

·         It contributes around 8.80 and 8.39 per cent of Gross Value Added (GVA) in Manufacturing and Agriculture respectively, 13 per cent of India’s exports and six per cent of total industrial investment.

·         The Indian gourmet food market is currently valued at US$ 1.3 billion and is growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 20 per cent. India’s organic food market is expected to increase by three times by 2020.ENDS

UBM India unveils the 9th edition of India Nuclear Energy (INE) ~ The country’s premier expo in civil nuclear energy sector

Mumbai, November 9, 2017 (TGN):UBM India, India’s leading exhibitions organiser, today launched the special 9th edition of its flagship international exhibition and conference, India Nuclear Energy (INE) for the civil nuclear energy domain. The two day show, taking place between November 9 –10, 2017, at Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai, is the only expo exclusively dedicated to supporting and promoting the civil nuclear energy industry in the country. INE 2017 is co-organised by DAE (Department of Atomic Energy) and supported by NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd.).

The inauguration of INE 2017 saw an august gathering of dignitaries from the industry with Chief Guest — Dr. R B Grover, Homi Bhabha Chair, Member, Atomic Energy Commission;

Special Guests — H.E. Alexandre Ziegler, The Ambassador of France to India; Mr. Andrei Zhiltsov, Consul General of Russia in Mumbai; Mr. Gérard Kottmann, President–AIFEN; Mr. Philippe Anglaret, President of GIIN, French Nuclear Suppliers Association (Groupe Intersyndical de l’Industrie Nucléaire); Dr Philippe Montarnal, Nuclear Counsellor, French Embassy in India; Mr.Nikita Mazein, Vice President, ROSATOM Overseas; Mr, Ravi Shankar, Head Public Awareness Division, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE); Mr. S.K.Malhotra, Raja Ramana Fellow, DAE & Secretary, Atomic Energy Education Society doing the honours along with Mr Rajneesh Khattar, Group Director, UBM India.

The premier industry event was also graced by eminent stakeholders such as Mr.A. K. Nema, Associate Director, Corporate Planning & Corporate Communication ( CP&CC), Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited; Dr.Suresh Gangotra, Head SSSD, NCPW, Department of Atomic Energy; Mr. Jayant N. Khobragade, Joint Secretary ER Department of Atomic Energy; Dr. Dinesh Srivastava, Distinguished Scientist & Dy. Chief Executive(Fuels), Nuclear Fuel Complex; Mr.Anil Parab, Vice President, Head, Business Cluster (Process Plants & Nuclear) Larsen & Toubro Ltd.; Mr.S.K.Ghosh, Advisor to MD & CEO (Nuclear Business), Walchandnagar Industries Ltd; Ms. Minu Singh, Managing Director, Nuvia-India Pvt. Ltd, Mr.John Pulinthanam, General Manager, National Insurance Company Limited; Mr.Shah Nawaz Ahmad, Senior Advisor , India, Middle East and South East Asia, World Nuclear Association; and Mr. Kaustubh Shukla, Chief Operating Officer, Industrial products Division, Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd..

The expo saw the participation of over 65 exhibitors, with a brand new sector – the Non-Power application of Nuclear Energy – being added to last year’s repertoire. INE 2017 brought together senior officials from Business France, ROSATOM, South Korea, Electricite De France (EDF), Nuvia India, Kirloskar Brothers Ltd, L&T Special Steel and Heavy Forgings, Cadmatic Software Solutions Pvt Ltd, Bureau Veritas (India) Pvt Ltd, Kirloskar Chillers Private Limited. Aifen, Andra, Assystem, AXON Cable, CEA, EGIS, ERMES, Fuji Electricals, Georgin, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Company (KHNP), Korea Electricity Power Company, Engineering and Construction (KEPCO E&C), Doosan Heavy Industries Co (DHIC), and many more heavy weights from the civil nuclear industry space.

Exhibitors at the show gained direct access to end users from NPCIL & Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) including the Procurement, Project, R&D, Operations and Maintenance teams for business and technical discussions, as well as B2B meetings with global civil nuclear industry stakeholders, including Government of India officials, senior officials from World Nuclear Association (WNA), Department of Atomic Energy, Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCI), and many more. Significantly, the premier event provided opportunities for domestic and international companies to interact and network with comprehensive Country Pavilions from France, Russia and South Korea, along with leading corporates from the Civil Nuclear Energy fraternity in India, to tap the huge potential of nuclear sector.

INE 2017 is geared to showcase the latest industry offerings and technologies including innovations, system optimizations, maintenance and condition monitoring equipment as well as non-power applications pertaining to food, manufacturing of processed food and cosmetics from industry suppliers. Supplementary features such as e-portal registrations by NPCIL and Vendor Development Programs by the Ministry of Small and Medium Industry (MSME) added immense value for the attendees.

Living up to its reputation as a comprehensive, content-rich show, INE 2017 is marked by insightful conferences on both days. Day 1 witnessed discussions on the theme: ‘Nuclear Renaissance In India – Power Generation’ that commenced with a roundtable discussion on ‘Indian Nuclear Power Programme – Present status & looking ahead for next decade’, in an endeavour to throw light on ‘Current Challenges Vs Lessons learnt’ and ‘the Present Industry Capacity & Policies for Expansion / Development’. Additionally, panel discussions on topics such as ‘Manufacturing & Supply Chain’; ‘Liability / Insurance Pool’; ‘Fuel Cycle and Components’; and ‘Involvement of institutional agencies in the development of nuclear energy program: R&D, training, capacity building’ kept the audience engaged, along with a number of technical presentations on key issues that supplemented the discussions.

Day 2 will witness a much awaited, insightful conference, on the subject of Non-Power Applications of Nuclear Energy with a special focus on irradiation in food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products. The day will commence with a Welcome & Seminar Overview by Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology (BRIT), followed by sessions on ‘Setting up of Irradiation Plant; Irradiation of Food products’; ‘Experience sharing by plant operators’; and ‘Radiation Technology: Awareness and Acceptance’.

The INE is reputed to be a significant meeting place of industry luminaries. This year too, the expo saw the presence of key dignitaries like Dr. AK Anand, President, The National Association for the Applications of Radioisotopes and Radiation in Industry (NAARRI);, Mr G. Ganesh, Chief Executive, BRIT; Dr. Lalit Varshney, Head, RTDD of BARC; Mr. S.K.Malhotra Raja Ramanna Fellow, DAE & Secretary, Atomic Energy Education Society; Mr. Xavier Ursat Group Senior Executive Vice President, New Nuclear Projects and Engineering EDF, France; Mr. Stephane Galopin, Projects Development Director, Bureau Veritas Nuclear Services–Europe; Mr.Philippe Correa, Director–INSTIN, National Institute for Nuclear Sciences &Techniques; Mr. Yves Fanjas, Director –I2EN, International Institute of Nuclear Energy; Mr Kailash Agarwal, Associate Director, NRG, BARC and representatives from the National Insurance Corporation.

Speaking on the occasion of the launch of the 9th edition of INE, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said, “Over the last few years, India has largely lived up to its commitment of discovering and utilising peaceful sources of Nuclear Energy while at once augmenting its nuclear generation capacity and striving to make it a home-grown one. Simultaneously, the INE has also grown in stature as the only expo in India exclusively dedicated to supporting and promoting the civil nuclear energy industry in the country.

He added, “Energy is the driver of development and nuclear energy is essential to fulfil India’s energy needs. INE 2017 has brought together prominent thought leaders, organizations and professionals from across the globe to discuss the future, latest developments, business opportunities, policies and procedures in the Indian Civil Nuclear Energy market. We are especially keen to advocate the limitless possibilities of irradiation of food, cosmetics and pharma, through our insightful conference on the non-nuclear applications of Nuclear Energy.”ENDS

India’s first MF Listing ceremony of Reliance Nippon Life AMC, held today in Mumbai

Anil Ambani, Kokilabein Ambani, Tina Ambani, Anmol Ambani, Sundeep Sikka, ED and CEO, Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd Kenji Hiramatsu, Japanese Ambassador,
Takeshi Furuichi, Vice Chairman, Nippon Life Insurance at India’s first MF Listing ceremony of Reliance Nippon Life AMC held today in Mumbai – Photo By Sachin Murdeshwar / TGN

Mumbai,7 November, 2017 (TGN) :Shares of Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management listed on NSE today at a 17 percent premium over issue price.

The scrip listed at Rs 295.90 on NSE, a 17.42 per cent premium over its issue price of Rs 252.

The issue was open from October 25 to October 27.The Rs 1,542.42-crore IPO was received 81.5 times subscription.

Reliance Capital and Nippon Life dilute 3 per cent stake each. The IPO size was around 10 per cent of the post issue paid-up capital of the company. JM Financial, CLSA, Nomura and Axis Capital are the global coordinators and book running lead managers for the initial share sale.

“We are happy with the kind of response we have got for the IPO and the listing. Going forward, we see enormous opportunities to grow our business. “Our focus will be first to grow organically, because we believe at scale and size and to grow organically is far cheaper. However, we are open to any opportunity that is available on the inorganic side,” RNAM executive director and chief executive Sundeep Sikka told GLOBAL PRIME NEWS NETWORK while addressing the media after the listing.

Noting that the equity market has been doing well for the past three years, he said, “Our focus will remain on profitable growth as the mutual fund industry has high percentage of institutional and money market. We will continue to focus on retail investors and categories, where there is lot of profitability for shareholders.”

Sikka said RNAM has large cap, mid and small-cap products in its portfolio and going forward it will launch more products. The company, which has 171 branches across 135 cities, plans to increase the network to 500 branches in the next three years, primarily in small towns, to increase penetration, he added.

“The mutual fund market is very attractive and we will continue to invest in future,” Nippon Life Insurance vice- chairman Takeshi Furuichi said.

Commenting on shareholding pattern post-IPO, Sikka said both the promoters are holding equal share. As per the Sebi rule, the minimum listing has to be of 10 per cent and within three years, it has to be diluted up to 25 per cent.

Reliance Nippon Life AMC enjoys an 11.4 per cent market share and as of end August, its AUM stood at Rs 3.84 trillion across mutual funds (Rs 2.3 trillion), managed accounts (Rs 1.53 trillion) and offshore funds and advisory mandates (Rs 2,223 crore).

This was also the first IPO from the Anil Ambani-led group after Reliance Power in 2008. Other listed firms of the group include Reliance Capital, Reliance Home Finance, Reliance Communications, Reliance Naval & Engineering and Reliance Infra.

Among the dignitaries present were Anil Ambani, Kokilabein Ambani, Tina Ambani, Anmol Ambani, Sundeep Sikka, ED and CEO, Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd Kenji Hiramatsu, Japanese Ambassador,Takeshi Furuichi, Vice Chairman, Nippon Life Insurance at India’s first MF Listing ceremony of Reliance Nippon Life AMC, held today at NSE in Mumbai.ENDS

Bajaj Dominar 400 creates History Conquers the World’s Toughest Journey – The Trans-Siberian Odyssey

Photo By Sachin Murdeshwar / TGN 

MUMBAI, 7 November, 2017 (TGN) :Bajaj Dominar 400 has created history by becoming the 1^stIndian bike to conquer the world’s toughest journey – The Trans Siberian Odyssey. The journey spanned over 53 days traversing  about 15,600 km across 6 countries, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Mongolia and back into Russia. This translates in to nearly 390 km of hyper-riding every day across all kinds of terrain i.e. high altitude passes, grasslands, river beds, sand, rocky terrains, dirt trails, steep gradients, loose gravel, and harsh extreme temperatures. All without any service support or back-up. Dominar 400 scaled some of the world’s most difficult of terrains on this Trans-Siberian Odyssey including more than 3000 km being covered on the famous Stalin era Road of Bones. It also became the only Indian bike to tame Charyn Canyon also known as little brother of Great Canyon, which features a sheer drop of over 100 meters at a 45 degree incline.

The challenge was taken up by 3 passionate and experienced riders – Deepak Kamath, Dilip Bhat and Sudhir Prasad. Deepak Kamath has been riding for over 21 years now and has a record in his name for the Continental Raid. Dilip started touring early at an age of 20 and has never looked back. Sudhir is a Motoholic and has started touring since 2009.

These 3 Hyper Riders who made this mission possible were felicitated today in Mumbai by Bajaj Auto for their outstanding spirit and achievement.

Speaking on the occasion of the milestone achievement, Mr. Eric Vas, President – Motorcycle Business, Bajaj Auto Ltd, said, “Dominar 400 has redefined the long-distance riding. While riding to Leh & Ladakh during the three months of summer is considered to be the touring benchmark in India, the Dominar 400 allows motorcyclists to raise the bar to altogether another level.

The fact that the grueling Trans-Siberian Odyssey was completed using stock Dominars without any major part change or breakdown is testimony to the superior design, quality and technology of the Dominar 400”

He added, “We are here to celebrate this milestone achieved by hyper-ridersDeepak Kamath, Dilip Bhat, Sudhir Prasad and their Dominars. Covering an average of 390 km every day for 53 straight days across the most varied and toughest of terrains with no service back-up, is a commendable motorcycling feat that speaks volumes about the grit, determination and toughness of both the hyper-riders and their Dominars.”

The 3 Dominars which have completed the Trans-Siberian Odyssey and the riders will now embark upon a victory tour across the country and stop at 10 key metro cities. They will visit Bajaj Auto dealerships where fellow Dominar owners can meet them, learn from their experiences and even ride with them. Ends

The longest Classical Music Concert in the World – ‘8 PRAHAR’ featuring 17 Maestros over 21 hours to be hosted in the City

Mumbai,  7 November,  2017 ( Sachin Murdeshwar / TGN) : Inspired and encouraged by the overwhelming success of the previous two editions of  ‘8 PRAHAR’, a unique day long concert conceptualized by Durga Jasraj, two leading Indian Music organisations, viz. ART AND ARTISTES and PANCHAM NISHAD join hands once again to bring the 3rd edition of ‘8 PRAHAR’ for music aficionados. Support from Brands and Partners has helped to make this unique concept a reality, and is a testimony to the immense value of our rich cultural heritage.

This day long concert is scheduled to be held at Shanmukhananda Auditorium on Saturday, 11th November from 6.30 am - 2.30 am (12th November), featuring 17 maestros of Indian Classical Music. In today’s times, the opportunities for Artistes to present the wide repertoire of Raags authentically, as per time of the day, are almost non-existent. It is thus, a unique Concert of Hindustani Classical Music, in the variety of Artistes lineup and the duration. 

 

Padma Vibhushan Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj said, “8 Prahar is a great initiative that keeps the divine purity of Music alive, as all the musicians will prepare, practice & present different raags, not just the evening raags, to make it a joy for the music lovers.”

Durga Jasraj, Founder – Art And Artistes, said “With most of the concerts that take place only for a few hours in the evening hours, the rich traditional music treasure of Hindustani classical raags are slowly getting out of circulation and the future generations of music lovers would have never experienced these incredible melodies - Raags. Being privileged and having heard many wonderful raags at different phases of the day from Bapuji – Pandit Jasraj ji, it is his music that inspired me to conceptualize this unique concert, that is like no other concert.”

  

Shashi Vyas, Founder-Director, Pancham Nishad explains, “Based on the division of ‘prahars’ of the day, in Hindustani Classical Music, every Raga is designed to be performed during a particular ‘Prahar’. The performance of these Ragas at a particular time enhances their aesthetic effects to create a positive and serene impact on the human mind and soul.”

ABOUT THE CONCERT

A typical day is divided into eight parts: four prahars for the day, and four for the night. The first prahar of the day begins at sunrise, and the fourth prahar of the day ends at sunset. A second round of four prahars unfolds during the night, between sunset and sunrise.  Thus, the day can be regarded as divided into eight prahars (of three hours each) or thirty muhurtas (of 48 minutes each).  

Concert ‘8 Prahar’ is a unique Day-Night concert, lasting a duration of 21 hours, covering four prahars of the day that correspond to 

Purvaanha or the first prahar from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m; 

Madhyaanha from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon; 

Aparaanha from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m; 

Saayankaala from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

The four prahara of the night correspond to:  

Pradosha from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; 

Nishitha from 9:00 p.m. to midnight;

Triyaama from midnight to 3:00 a.m. (triyaamaa); 

Ushaa from 3:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m, thus covering all the Prahars

The schedule of performances at 8 Prahar is: 

Session 1: (Prahar 1 to 4) 6.30 am to 4 pm 

Prahar 1 : 6.30 am to 8.45 am Gundecha Brothers [Dhrupad Vocal] N.Rajam [Violin] 

Prahar 2: 9.15 am to 11.30 am Venkatesh Kumar [Vocal] 

Ronu Mujumdar [Flute] 

Prahar 3: 11.45 am to 1 pm Pandit Jasraj 

Prahar 4 : 1.45pm to 4 pm Sabir Khan [Sarangi] 

Devaki Pandit [Vocal] 

Session 2 (Prahar 5 to Prahar 8): 4.30 pm to 3 am 

Prahar 5 : 4.30 pm to 6.45 pm Sanjeev Abhyankar [Vocal] 

Rahul Sharma [Santoor] 

Prahar 6 : 7pm to 9.15 pm Uday Bhawalkar [Dhrupad Vocal] 

Rakesh Chaurasia [Flute] 

Prahar 7 : 10 pm to 12.15 am Jayateerth Mevundi [Vocal] 

Amaan & Ayaan Ali Khan [Sarod] 

Prahar 8: 12.30 am to 3 am Kaushiki Chakraborty [Vocal] 

Niladri Kumar [Sitar]

‘ORIGINS by Mahindra World City’ Launched By Mahindra Lifespaces

Mahindra Lifespaces launches its industrial clusters brand, Origins by Mahindra World City Seen in the photo from Left Sangeeta Prasad, Arun Nanda, Akito Shiraishi and Anita Arjundas launching the Brand Logo of Origins by Mahindra World City - Photo By Sachin Murdeshwar / TGN

Mumbai, November 7th, 2017 (TGN) : Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd. (MLDL), the real estate and infrastructure development arm of the Mahindra Group, today introduced, its new brand of industrial clusters located across India.  ‘ORIGINS by Mahindra World City’ envisions accelerated economic growth via world-class industrial ecosystems that will attract investment in manufacturing, and promote ‘Make in India’.  These developments will address the growing need for sustainable industrial infrastructure to provide impetus to India’s rising prowess as a global manufacturing and investment destination.

The first project is coming up in North Chennai with a Phase 1 development of 264 acres, a joint venture betweenMahindra World City Developers Limited and Sumitomo Corporation of Japan.  The second project is located near Ahmedabad, with a Phase 1 development of 268 acres, and is being developed along with International Finance Corporation (IFC) as a strategic partner.  Together, these industrial clusters are expected to create direct employment for around 20000 persons and will target companies across the engineering, medical equipment, food processing and logistics sectors, amongst others.

Mr. Arun Nanda, Chairman, Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd., said, “With India expected to emerge among the top five manufacturing countries globally, sustainable and future-ready business ecosystems will act as a gamechanger for inclusive growth, job creation and productivity enhancement.  ORIGINS by Mahindra World City embodies the Mahindra Group’s vision to create world-class urban infrastructure in India.”

‘ORIGINS ,by Mahindra World City comprises industrial clusters of international standards, spanning 250 – 600 acres, and located in high growth corridors across India.  These industrial clusters will enable faster go-to-market for both domestic and global companies by way of clear land titles; plug-and-play infrastructure; in-house expertise in operations and security; and a range of business support services such as warehousing, logistics, banks, food courts, etc.  Customers will benefit from a hassle-free environment and value-added services such as fulfilment centres, industrial kitchens and industrial waste management.  Moreover, the presence of world-class companies, co-located with supporting commercial and residential developments, and skill development centres will serve to attract talent.  In line with Mahindra Lifespaces’ focus on sustainable urban development, they will also incorporate environment-friendly, smart elements; these encompass solutions in the areas of water and waste management, energy efficiency, security, etc.

Ms. Anita Arjundas, Managing Director, Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd., added, “ORIGINS,by Mahindra World City is born out of our vision to develop a pan-India network of robust manufacturing ecosystems, where businesses can thrive.  These industrial clusters will support the shift towards development beyond current urban centres, while making available a holistic environment conducive to accelerated business growth.”

These industrial clusters take forward the Mahindra World City vision in India.  Built on the ethos of ‘Livelihood, Living and Life’, the pioneering Mahindra World City developments in Chennai and Jaipur together span nearly 4500 acres; house 150 global and domestic companies that have created direct employment for over 45,000 persons; have generated exports exceeding USD 1.75 billion annually; and boost the economic and social development of neighbouring towns and villages.

For more details, visit: http://www.mahindraworldcity.com/origins.aspx