Impressive early performance of In.com (beta) propels Web18, Network18's Internet Company to No.2 Position
Mumbai, Sep 23, 2008 –
Within a few weeks of being available in beta mode, in.com has made a spectacular start. In.com is the latest online foray from Web18, one of India's leading online networks. The site is set to redefine online usage with a unique user proposition, which builds on the strongest benefits that the internet delivers and then maps that to community choices through a smart aggregation model. Available for access since August 2008, in.com is already in the top Indian websites.
At the heart of in.com is an intelligent meta-aggregator, essentially a crawler, which ensures a dynamic, smart and continous mapping of the internet universe, from which only the most sought after and relevant sites are showcased for the user. The in.com construct is based on the fundamental needs of any online user and the site is home to all content that act as drivers for accessing the internet today.
From reading news, blogs, feeds and information to watching videos, from listening to music to playing games, from mailing to searching for products, holidays, marriage partners and much more. The site has impressive content width with the largest online collection of licensed music in India and a great repertoire of online games, apart from delivering the first fully indigenously developed, globally benchmarked email service. In.com has a content neutral approach, which considers videos and text content equally during news search results. The site operates with a robust methodology for site selection which indexes content and auto-associates objects based on proximity, frequency and uniqueness.
The power packed content offering of in.com has been packaged into a rich but clutter free user interface, which greatly facilitates ease in accessing the right content and a fantastic user experience.
Rishi Khiani, COO Web18 added "In.com has been the result of our determined efforts to build a service that intelligently delivers the internet to all users. We hope to further strengthen the leadership position of in.com by introducing unique and very sticky features around the time of its public launch – wait and watch."
Commenting on the robust initials of in.com, Mr. Surya Mantha, CEO, Web18 said "We're quite pleased with the strong traction in.com has achieved amongst netizens, while it's still in the beta phase. This impressive start is an affirmation of our belief that the internet story in India is yet to reach its true potential. With only approximately 40 million users and large audience segments yet to access the net, there is a great upside waiting to be tapped. We believe that in.com will be a category growing influence in the Indian online space supported by the higher reach of Network 18 media products."
The portal has already notched quite a few milestones in its beta phase, while the public launch is likely soon.
Site Statistics: (Source: Comscore & Alexa)
Web18 among the top Indian Internet groups Network 18 Ranks No. 2 (Comscore)
IN.com Among the top Indian Portals Ranks No. 7 in the country (Comscore)
IN.com Ranked 9th amongst the top India based sites (Alexa)
* Amongst India based networks
About Web18
Web 18 is the Internet and Mobile arm of Network 18, India's leading Media conglomerate. It has a variety of leading information and transactional services based on the Internet.
Other offerings include; MoneyControl.com, Cricketnext.com, CommoditiesControl.com, PowerYourTrade.com, Tech2.com, Biztech2.com.IBNLive.com, Compareindia.com, Storeguru.com, Indiaearnings.com, JobStreet.com, Indiwo.com, Buzz18.com, Josh18.com
Media Contacts
Sneh Kulkarni / Adip Puri
Hanmer MS&L
E-mail sneh@hanmerpr.com/adippuri@hanmerpr.com
Mobile –91 9820712440 / 9920016484
Suvarna Goel
Web 18
E-mail - suvarna.goel@network18online.com
Mobile - 9820808006
Friday, September 26, 2008
Airtel Partners with SingTel to Offer Free Incoming Calls while on International Roaming in Singapore
New Delhi, September 24, 2008: Bharti Airtel Ltd., India's leading integrated telecom services provider, today announced that it has partnered with SingTel, the official sponsor of the Singapore Formula 1, to offer all Airtel customers Free Incoming Calls while in Singapore on the race weekend. This is an exclusive offering from Bharti Airtel for the Inaugural 2008 Formula 1 SingTel Grand Prix being held on September 28, 2008.
All Airtel customers who will be visiting Singapore from September 25 to September 29, 2008 will be able to enjoy free incoming calls in Singapore. To avail this offer, Airtel users in Singapore will need to manually select SingTel's network on their handset. This offer is applicable for both Postpaid and Prepaid customers.
Currently the existing international roaming tariff for all incoming calls on the SingTel network is Rs. 52/- per minute for Postpaid customers and Rs. 50/- per minute for Prepaid customers.
About Bharti Airtel Limited:
Bharti Airtel Limited, a group company of Bharti Enterprises, is India's leading integrated telecom services provider with an aggregate of over 77.24 million customers as of end of August 2008, consisting of 74.77 million mobile customers. Bharti Airtel Limited has been voted as India's most innovative company, in a survey conducted by The Wall Street Journal.
Bharti Airtel is structured into three strategic business units - Mobile services, Telemedia services and Enterprise services. The mobile business provides mobile & fixed wireless services using GSM technology across 23 telecom circles. The Telemedia business provides broadband & telephone services in 94 cities and is foraying into the IPTV and DTH segments. The Enterprise business provides end-to-end telecom solutions to corporate customers and national & international long distance services to carriers. All these services are provided under the Airtel brand. Airtel's high-speed optic fibre network currently spans over 78,540 kms covering all the major cities in the country. The company has two international landing stations in Chennai that connects two submarine cable systems - i2i to Singapore and SEA-ME-WE-4 to Europe. For more information, visit www.bhartiairtel.in
For further information please contact:
Prem Subedi / Ayonava Bagchi
Rediffusion | DYR | PR
Mobile: +91-9810868873 / +91-9818776505
Email: prem_subedi@ind.dyr.com / ayonava_bagchi@ind.dyr.com
All Airtel customers who will be visiting Singapore from September 25 to September 29, 2008 will be able to enjoy free incoming calls in Singapore. To avail this offer, Airtel users in Singapore will need to manually select SingTel's network on their handset. This offer is applicable for both Postpaid and Prepaid customers.
Currently the existing international roaming tariff for all incoming calls on the SingTel network is Rs. 52/- per minute for Postpaid customers and Rs. 50/- per minute for Prepaid customers.
About Bharti Airtel Limited:
Bharti Airtel Limited, a group company of Bharti Enterprises, is India's leading integrated telecom services provider with an aggregate of over 77.24 million customers as of end of August 2008, consisting of 74.77 million mobile customers. Bharti Airtel Limited has been voted as India's most innovative company, in a survey conducted by The Wall Street Journal.
Bharti Airtel is structured into three strategic business units - Mobile services, Telemedia services and Enterprise services. The mobile business provides mobile & fixed wireless services using GSM technology across 23 telecom circles. The Telemedia business provides broadband & telephone services in 94 cities and is foraying into the IPTV and DTH segments. The Enterprise business provides end-to-end telecom solutions to corporate customers and national & international long distance services to carriers. All these services are provided under the Airtel brand. Airtel's high-speed optic fibre network currently spans over 78,540 kms covering all the major cities in the country. The company has two international landing stations in Chennai that connects two submarine cable systems - i2i to Singapore and SEA-ME-WE-4 to Europe. For more information, visit www.bhartiairtel.in
For further information please contact:
Prem Subedi / Ayonava Bagchi
Rediffusion | DYR | PR
Mobile: +91-9810868873 / +91-9818776505
Email: prem_subedi@ind.dyr.com / ayonava_bagchi@ind.dyr.com
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Check Point Ships First Single Agent for Endpoint Security
Check Point Endpoint Security combines VPN, anti-malware, data security and firewall on a single agent and client interface
Mumbai, September 22, 2008: Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced it has began shipping in India a new version of Check Point Endpoint Security™, the first single agent for endpoint security to combine the highest-rated firewall, network access control (NAC), program control, remote access, antivirus, anti-spyware, full disk encryption and media encryption with port protection. The new release, Check Point Endpoint Security R70, features a newly enhanced and streamlined interface as well as additional tools for enterprise deployment.
By creating a single endpoint security agent with a single client interface, deploying and managing endpoint security is dramatically simplified. A single tray icon on the endpoint device makes reviewing security status and settings easier and eliminates interoperability conflicts. Consequently, Check Point Endpoint Security's single agent and client interface reduces the time and costs associated with endpoint security.
"The complexity of deployment and also the cost associated with audit and management of security solutions has been a major deterrent for smaller Indian enterprises. Rather than having to deploy and manage multiple solutions to mitigate each type of endpoint risk, Check Point Endpoint Security provides customers a single easy-to-manage endpoint security solution," said Bhaskar Bakthavatsalu, Country
Sales Manager, India & SAARC, Check Point Software Technologies. "By combining endpoint security into one comprehensive solution, Check Point eases the burden placed on security administrators. Our unified agent for total endpoint security significantly reduces the total cost of ownership and provides organisations with enhanced security".
Check Point Endpoint Security R70 features and benefits include:
Single agent with combined firewall, NAC, program control, remote access, antivirus, anti-spyware, full disk encryption and media encryption with port protection provides superior security and eliminates the need to deploy and manage multiple agents, reducing total cost of ownership.
Single client interface for all local endpoint security administration assures compatibility of endpoint security technologies and simplifies end-user experience
Unique distribution utility lets administrators deploy customized installations quickly and easily
Windows Vista support allows new Vista-based PCs to seamlessly plug into a customers IT environment
More information on Check Point Endpoint Security can be found at: www.checkpoint.com/products/endpoint_security/index.html .
With Check Point Endpoint Security, customers can finally secure desktops, laptops and other resources with one, comprehensive endpoint security solution
Pricing and Availability
Check Point Endpoint Security is available immediately and can be purchased through Check Point's worldwide network of value-added resellers. For information on pricing and licensing, visit https://pricelist.checkpoint.com . To find a Check Point partner, visit www.checkpoint.com .
About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. ( www.checkpoint.com) is the leader in securing the Internet. Check Point offers total security solutions featuring a unified gateway, single endpoint agent and single management architecture, customized to fit customers' dynamic business needs. This combination is unique and is a result of our leadership and innovation in the enterprise firewall, personal firewall/endpoint, data security and VPN markets.
Check Point's pure focus is on information security. Through its NGX platform, Check Point delivers a unified security architecture to protect business communications and resources, including corporate networks and applications, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets. The company also offers market-leading endpoint and data security solutions with Check Point Endpoint Security products, protecting and encrypting sensitive corporate information stored on PCs and other mobile computing devices. Check Point's award-winning ZoneAlarm solutions protect millions of consumer PCs from hackers, spyware and identity theft. Check Point solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network of Check Point partners around the world and its customers include 100 percent of Fortune 100 companies and tens of thousands of businesses and organizations of all sizes.
For further information, please contact:
Bratin Roy / Swetha Rajagopal Srinivas Sadasivan
Hanmer MS&L Field Marketing Manager
Ph. No. 022-6752 4643 Check Point Software E-mail: bratin@hanmermsl.com /swetha@hanmerpr.com Ph. No. 080-2299 6505
E- mail: srinivas@checkpoint.com
Swetha Rajagopal.
Hanmer MS&L Communications Pvt. Limited | Member of PUBLICIS GROUPE
Rehem Mansion - 1, 3rd Floor, 42, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road,
Colaba, Mumbai 400 001. India
T: +91 022 6752 4600 / 6633 5969
F: +91 022 6752 4678 / 6633 5979
M: +91 9920228369
E: swetha@hanmermsl.com
W : www.hanmermsl.com | www.hanmergroup.com
Mumbai, September 22, 2008: Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced it has began shipping in India a new version of Check Point Endpoint Security™, the first single agent for endpoint security to combine the highest-rated firewall, network access control (NAC), program control, remote access, antivirus, anti-spyware, full disk encryption and media encryption with port protection. The new release, Check Point Endpoint Security R70, features a newly enhanced and streamlined interface as well as additional tools for enterprise deployment.
By creating a single endpoint security agent with a single client interface, deploying and managing endpoint security is dramatically simplified. A single tray icon on the endpoint device makes reviewing security status and settings easier and eliminates interoperability conflicts. Consequently, Check Point Endpoint Security's single agent and client interface reduces the time and costs associated with endpoint security.
"The complexity of deployment and also the cost associated with audit and management of security solutions has been a major deterrent for smaller Indian enterprises. Rather than having to deploy and manage multiple solutions to mitigate each type of endpoint risk, Check Point Endpoint Security provides customers a single easy-to-manage endpoint security solution," said Bhaskar Bakthavatsalu, Country
Sales Manager, India & SAARC, Check Point Software Technologies. "By combining endpoint security into one comprehensive solution, Check Point eases the burden placed on security administrators. Our unified agent for total endpoint security significantly reduces the total cost of ownership and provides organisations with enhanced security".
Check Point Endpoint Security R70 features and benefits include:
Single agent with combined firewall, NAC, program control, remote access, antivirus, anti-spyware, full disk encryption and media encryption with port protection provides superior security and eliminates the need to deploy and manage multiple agents, reducing total cost of ownership.
Single client interface for all local endpoint security administration assures compatibility of endpoint security technologies and simplifies end-user experience
Unique distribution utility lets administrators deploy customized installations quickly and easily
Windows Vista support allows new Vista-based PCs to seamlessly plug into a customers IT environment
More information on Check Point Endpoint Security can be found at: www.checkpoint.com/products/endpoint_security/index.html .
With Check Point Endpoint Security, customers can finally secure desktops, laptops and other resources with one, comprehensive endpoint security solution
Pricing and Availability
Check Point Endpoint Security is available immediately and can be purchased through Check Point's worldwide network of value-added resellers. For information on pricing and licensing, visit https://pricelist.checkpoint.com . To find a Check Point partner, visit www.checkpoint.com .
About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. ( www.checkpoint.com) is the leader in securing the Internet. Check Point offers total security solutions featuring a unified gateway, single endpoint agent and single management architecture, customized to fit customers' dynamic business needs. This combination is unique and is a result of our leadership and innovation in the enterprise firewall, personal firewall/endpoint, data security and VPN markets.
Check Point's pure focus is on information security. Through its NGX platform, Check Point delivers a unified security architecture to protect business communications and resources, including corporate networks and applications, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets. The company also offers market-leading endpoint and data security solutions with Check Point Endpoint Security products, protecting and encrypting sensitive corporate information stored on PCs and other mobile computing devices. Check Point's award-winning ZoneAlarm solutions protect millions of consumer PCs from hackers, spyware and identity theft. Check Point solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network of Check Point partners around the world and its customers include 100 percent of Fortune 100 companies and tens of thousands of businesses and organizations of all sizes.
For further information, please contact:
Bratin Roy / Swetha Rajagopal Srinivas Sadasivan
Hanmer MS&L Field Marketing Manager
Ph. No. 022-6752 4643 Check Point Software E-mail: bratin@hanmermsl.com /swetha@hanmerpr.com Ph. No. 080-2299 6505
E- mail: srinivas@checkpoint.com
Swetha Rajagopal.
Hanmer MS&L Communications Pvt. Limited | Member of PUBLICIS GROUPE
Rehem Mansion - 1, 3rd Floor, 42, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road,
Colaba, Mumbai 400 001. India
T: +91 022 6752 4600 / 6633 5969
F: +91 022 6752 4678 / 6633 5979
M: +91 9920228369
E: swetha@hanmermsl.com
W : www.hanmermsl.com | www.hanmergroup.com
Volvo Car India expands dealership base - forays into Hyderabad
Takes first step towards establishing presence in South
New Delhi, September 25, 2008: Swedish luxury car maker Volvo Car India today announced its entry into the southern region with opening of its dealership in Hyderabad in partnership with Talwar Cars Pvt. Ltd. located at Road No 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. The dealership will be registered under the name Talwar Cars Pvt Ltd and will open the doors for the consumers in South India in the last quarter of 2008.
At the signing ceremony, Paul de Voijs, Managing Director, Volvo Car India said, “We are pleased to sign the dealership with Talwar Cars and expand our network in Hyderabad as South India is an important market for us. The expansion of our dealer network signals the importance of the Indian market to Volvo. We believe that India holds tremendous potential for our brand and want to make sure that we fully capitalise on the opportunities available while at the same time providing the best possible services for our customers."
Spread over an area of 300 square meters, the two showroom floors bring to life the Volvo brand values to the Indian customers. The showroom will have the same visual identity and design as other three Volvo dealers in India based on their programme - Volvo Next Face.
Commenting on Volvo’s association, Mr. Sunil Talwar, Managing Director, Talwar Cars Pvt Ltd, said, “We are glad to be associated with Volvo Car India. We hope to provide our customers with same quality of services that Volvo customers enjoy globally.”
Besides Hyderabad, Volvo has its presence in Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh. To tap the growing automobile market of the country, Volvo plans to expand its dealership network by 7-9 dealers during the next 12 months.
Talwar Group is headed by Mr. Sunil Talwar, Managing Director, Talwar Cars Pvt. Ltd. Since last 30 years, Mr. Talwar has been in the automobile business. He initially started the automobile business in the year 1975 and ventured into car segment in 1998.
About Volvo Car India
Volvo Car India, a division of Ford Motor Company launched two of its flagship models, Volvo S80 and Volvo XC90 in the country in September 2007. With a corporate office in Gurgaon, Volvo cars will currently market its products through 3 dealerships: one each in Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh and will soon be in Hyderabad.
For further information, please contact:
Dolly Tayal/ Meera Kohli
Genesis Burson- Marsteller
Mobile: + 91 98117 - 93192
Tel PBX: +91 124 404-4999 | Fax: +91 124 404-4744
i-mate™ and Bharti Airtel announce partnership to deliver JAMA 101
Airtel set to redefine mobile experience on the go with i-mate™’s latest smart messaging Windows Mobile® phone
New Delhi, September 25, 2008 - i-mate™, the global specialist in Microsoft® devices and software applications, today teamed with Bharti Airtel, India’s leading integrated telecom services provider, to launch the JAMA 101. Bharti Airtel is the first mobile operator to offer this device in India exclusively to its customers.
“As the market leader, Airtel is committed to bringing pioneering solutions that deliver greater value and enhance the communication experience of its customers," said Sanjay Gupta, Chief Marketing Officer, Mobile Services, Bharti Airtel. “The JAMA 101 powered by the Airtel’s state-of-the-art EDGE wireless network will leverage i-mate™ unique combination of style, powerful functionalities to redefine the way mobile users stay in touch at times of work or leisure.”
Discussing what makes i-mate™ the smarter choice, Jim Morrison, CEO, i-mate™ revealed, "i-mate™ is synonymous with delivering stylish and powerful Windows Mobile® devices for all types of customers and, we are delighted to partner with Bharti Airtel for the launch of JAMA 101. JAMA 101 is designed for those wanting an affordable and powerful smartphone for email, web browsing multimedia as well as business needs.”
“The association with Bharti Airtel is like coming together of two like-minded companies with the objective of leveraging each other’s strengths. Diverse range of superior Windows Mobile® powered devices customized to suit the unique requirements of individual customers are i-mate™’s major strengths while reaching out to the masses with its strong network base is Bharti Airtel’s USP. All these factors make Bharti Airtel an ideal choice for i-mate™’s as its partner” added Mr. Morrison.
Supporting Tri-band GSM/GPRS at 900/1800/1900MHz as well as Bluetooth®, the JAMA 101 is powered by a Samsung CPU at 300MHz that delivers a smooth multimedia experience and, also supports 128MB of ROM and 64MB RAM which can be extended by micro SD™ expansion cards. Its 2.0-mega pixel makes it a perfect multimedia companion.
“Powered by Windows Mobile® 6 software, mobile users will now have the freedom to stay connected whenever, wherever they go. The increasing need to be connected in a 24/7 world and faster response time to work demands is compelling consumers and companies alike to look for cost-effective ways to access data whilst on – the – go,” said Amajit Gupta, Director Communication and Media segment, Microsoft India
JAMA 101 is the one of the world’s most compact Pocket PC phones, a marvel of smarts with big touch screen, all housed in a stylish jet black finish. The JAMA 101 is the little phone with a lot of pizzazz, a mini PC with a built in mobile, digital camera, and MP3 player.
With the JAMA 101, subscribers will be able to enjoy the Microsoft®’s trusted and familiar software that supports wireless access to email, phone, text messaging, browser, organizer and other mobile applications for just Rs 12900/- Users will also get additional benefits for data download of 50 MB/Month of GPRS at Rs 99. It will be widely available in across India through imate™’s sales channels.
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About Bharti Airtel Limited
Bharti Airtel Limited, a group company of Bharti Enterprises, is India’s leading integrated telecom services provider with an aggregate of over 77.24 million customers as of end of August 2008, consisting of 74.77 million mobile customers. Bharti Airtel Limited has been voted as India's most innovative company, in a survey conducted by The Wall Street Journal.
Bharti Airtel is structured into three strategic business units - Mobile services, Telemedia services and Enterprise services. The mobile business provides mobile & fixed wireless services using GSM technology across 23 telecom circles. The Telemedia business provides broadband & telephone services in 94 cities and is foraying into the IPTV and DTH segments. The Enterprise business provides end-to-end telecom solutions to corporate customers and national & international long distance services to carriers. All these services are provided under the Airtel brand. Airtel’s high-speed optic fibre network currently spans over 78,540 kms covering all the major cities in the country. The company has two international landing stations in Chennai that connects two submarine cable systems - i2i to Singapore and SEA-ME-WE-4 to Europe. For more information, visit www.bhartiairtel.in
About i-mate™
i-mate™ (AIM: IMTE), founded in 2001, is one of the world’s leading experts in the design, development and customization of Microsoft® Windows Mobile® powered mobile devices.
The innovative designs and high end specifications, combined with value added solutions and world class support have helped i-mate™ secure market-leading positions in several territories, with product distribution across the Middle East, USA, Australasia, Africa and many parts of Europe.
With over 25 individual Windows Mobile® based global product launches to date, i-mate™ has grown rapidly to become a leader in mobile device innovation, crystallized by the development of their own exclusively designed product range set to redefine the Windows Mobile® category, the new i-mate™ Ultimate series.
As part of its integrated solutions support, i-mate™ develops in-house leading-edge software solutions for Microsoft Windows Mobile platforms: i-Q, a new range of services to enhance the i-mate™ user and management, security and customization experience.
Customized to local market and individual customer requirements, i-mate™’s solution set delivers a clear point of difference for mobile operator and channel partners, assisting them with the acquisition and retention of high value customers.
For further information please contact:
Prem Subedi / Ayonava Bagchi
Rediffusion | DYR | PR
Mobile: +91-9810868873 / +91-9818776505
Email: prem_subedi@ind.dyr.com / ayonava_bagchi@ind.dyr.com
Monday, September 22, 2008
Is Bollywood looking for YOU?
Mumbai, September 22, 2008: For those who have gazed longingly at the big screen, convinced they
ought to be there with their names up in lights, here’s a chance to win that big ticket to stardom.
ZoOm, India’s premier destination for Bollywood content, is set to change the rules of reality television with Idea Bollywood Club, a new show focused on the ultimate destination for the crème de la crème of the entertainment industry to meet, greet and party. ZoOm has leveraged YouTube™, the world’s largest online video community that allows people to discover, watch and share originally created videos, to create a platform for aspiring stars to showcase their talent and catch the attention of the film fraternity and both ZoOm’s and YouTube’s massive audiences.
For the first time on Indian television, YouTube will be used to tap into a huge audience, enticing talented youth to take their shot at stardom. The performances will vary with every episode, to include dancing, dramatic acting, comedy, singing, even action. It will give viewers a variety of acts to look forward to, as well as differentiate the show from other single talent shows.
Sameer Pitalwalla, Head, Digital, ZoOm, says “Idea Bollywood Club gives strugglers a platform to break into Bollywood. YouTube has a huge community of contributors wishing to gain an audience to showcase their talents. This initiative blends both our strengths and offers strugglers that coveted window of opportunity.”
"India has always had a rich theatrical tradition which continues to be expressed by our community of local YouTube users. We are extremely happy to be working with ZoOm on this initiative in order to provide our users with an opportunity to showcase their talent and be discovered," said Gautam Anand, Head of Content Partnerships- APAC, YouTube.
ZoOm will use its strength as one of the most popular Indian content providers on YouTube and leverage its audience and network, to attract talent for Idea Bollywood Club and give aspirants a chance to meet and greet Bollywood's finest.
To participate, all people need to do is film their talent and upload a maximum 10 minute video to the specially created page for Idea Bollywood Club http://www.youtube.com/bollywoodclub on YouTube.
The videos should feature a maximum 10-minute clip, accompanied by a 15-second introduction. Participants should be mindful of appropriate language and topics in order to qualify for a chance at showcasing their particular talent on Idea Bollywood Club. Entries will be open until December 31, 2008.
About ZoOm
ZoOm is the channel of choice for Urban, Upscale Indians, appealing to all who switch on their televisions in search of lifestyle, glamour and, most importantly, everything related to Bollywood. The channel now connects to 80 percent of Indian households and, in terms of impact, matches all English movie and news channels in the country put together.
PR Agency- Hanmer & Partners ZoOm TV Corporate Communications
Yasmin Ranijiwala 9820036680 yasmin@hanmerpr.com
Lindsay Pereira 9833514147 lindsay.pereira@timesgroup.com
Shruti Deora 9820070718 shrutideora@hanmerpr.com
Anish Charles 9820578485 anish@hanmerpr.com
ought to be there with their names up in lights, here’s a chance to win that big ticket to stardom.
ZoOm, India’s premier destination for Bollywood content, is set to change the rules of reality television with Idea Bollywood Club, a new show focused on the ultimate destination for the crème de la crème of the entertainment industry to meet, greet and party. ZoOm has leveraged YouTube™, the world’s largest online video community that allows people to discover, watch and share originally created videos, to create a platform for aspiring stars to showcase their talent and catch the attention of the film fraternity and both ZoOm’s and YouTube’s massive audiences.
For the first time on Indian television, YouTube will be used to tap into a huge audience, enticing talented youth to take their shot at stardom. The performances will vary with every episode, to include dancing, dramatic acting, comedy, singing, even action. It will give viewers a variety of acts to look forward to, as well as differentiate the show from other single talent shows.
Sameer Pitalwalla, Head, Digital, ZoOm, says “Idea Bollywood Club gives strugglers a platform to break into Bollywood. YouTube has a huge community of contributors wishing to gain an audience to showcase their talents. This initiative blends both our strengths and offers strugglers that coveted window of opportunity.”
"India has always had a rich theatrical tradition which continues to be expressed by our community of local YouTube users. We are extremely happy to be working with ZoOm on this initiative in order to provide our users with an opportunity to showcase their talent and be discovered," said Gautam Anand, Head of Content Partnerships- APAC, YouTube.
ZoOm will use its strength as one of the most popular Indian content providers on YouTube and leverage its audience and network, to attract talent for Idea Bollywood Club and give aspirants a chance to meet and greet Bollywood's finest.
To participate, all people need to do is film their talent and upload a maximum 10 minute video to the specially created page for Idea Bollywood Club http://www.youtube.com/bollywoodclub on YouTube.
The videos should feature a maximum 10-minute clip, accompanied by a 15-second introduction. Participants should be mindful of appropriate language and topics in order to qualify for a chance at showcasing their particular talent on Idea Bollywood Club. Entries will be open until December 31, 2008.
About ZoOm
ZoOm is the channel of choice for Urban, Upscale Indians, appealing to all who switch on their televisions in search of lifestyle, glamour and, most importantly, everything related to Bollywood. The channel now connects to 80 percent of Indian households and, in terms of impact, matches all English movie and news channels in the country put together.
PR Agency- Hanmer & Partners ZoOm TV Corporate Communications
Yasmin Ranijiwala 9820036680 yasmin@hanmerpr.com
Lindsay Pereira 9833514147 lindsay.pereira@timesgroup.com
Shruti Deora 9820070718 shrutideora@hanmerpr.com
Anish Charles 9820578485 anish@hanmerpr.com
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Oracle Invites Customers and Partners to Think Green at Oracle OpenWorld San Francisco 2008
Event Programming and Practices Promote Sustainability and Raise Environmental Awareness
Redwood Shores, CA - September 18, 2008
News Facts
• New sustainability-focused conference program will help customers and partners attending Oracle OpenWorld® San Francisco 2008 “green” their businesses, address compliance and sustainability issues, and showcase best business practices that help companies minimize their environmental impact.
• The Oracle OpenWorld Green Program will include:
o The Green Room – Four days filled with 19 sessions that delve into the effect an increased focus on sustainability has on business. Hot topics will include a “Great Debate” on the environment and the economy, trends for the green enterprise, trends for green IT and eco-best practices, and a session with Oracle Chairman Jeff Henley on Oracle’s own green efforts.
o The Green Marketplace – Dedicated exhibits that showcase solutions in sustainability and the role technology can play in helping companies go green. Highlights will include:
• Companies including 2future Oy, Accenture, ESS-Home, IBM, PG&E, Sun Microsystems, Inc., The Nature Conservancy, Voltaire, Xerox and Zogix.
• The Oracle OpenWorld Farmers Market, featuring samples and goods for sale from local sustainable producers including: Eco Citizen, Elixir Olive Oil, Farm Fresh to You, flourchylde Bakery, Food and Vine, Hidden Star Orchards, Laloo’s Goat’s Milk Ice Cream Company, Marshall’s Farm Natural Honey, New Belgium Brewing Company and TCHO Chocolates.
• For the first time, Oracle will host the “Empowering the Green Enterprise” awards. The awards will recognize Oracle customers and partners who are using Oracle's products to reduce their costs, improve their business efficiencies and measure their sustainability efforts through green business practices.
Green Efforts Go Local
• Oracle OpenWorld will also take comprehensive steps to help reduce the conference’s overall footprint by working closely with its partners, exhibitors, conference attendees, local hotels, Moscone Center and the City of San Francisco.
• The event will incorporate and expand upon the company’s green business practices and the principles of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (three R’s) to help create an event with the lowest possible environmental impact. At the show, attendees will see the three R’s in action:
o Reduce - Oracle OpenWorld will strive to reduce the use of printed materials by implementing virtual collateral racks, mobile messaging for survey collection and information kiosks that help attendees navigate the conference. Oracle is also taking steps to use vehicles that use bio-fuels and the latest eco-technology for its shuttle service to help reduce emissions.
o Recycle – The event will use recyclable, environmentally responsible signage products, carpets, and packing and shipping materials. There will also be an increased focus on the use of biodegradable name badges, holders, lanyards, and exhibit hall bags; and printers that use recycled and recyclable printer cartridges. There will be well-marked recycling bins throughout conference venues and all food service pieces will be recyclable and/or 100% compostable.
o Reuse – Show exhibits and staging will be built using reusable materials like astro-turf and there will be collection areas for plastic badge holders. Excess food will be donated to local organizations.
• Conference attendees will also be encouraged to contribute to the company’s environmental efforts through fun green venues and activities including:
o The “Ready, Set, Connect” Pedal Power Station, in Yerba Buena Gardens will include 20 bicycle stations where attendees can collectively pedal to store power for the show. Additional satellite pedal stations throughout the conference will allow attendees to cycle to power their cell phones and laptops.
o A water bar and full-service water stations will be located throughout the event, so that conference goers can fill up without using plastic water bottles to help reduce overall waste.
Supporting Quote
• “We created the Green Program as an interactive, educational forum where our customers and partners can take part in the evolving discussion on what it means to be a green business and make decisions that best benefit their needs” said Tania Weidick, Vice President Corporate Marketing, Oracle. “Whether our customers’ green efforts are driven by a desire to protect the environment, reduce costs, produce eco-friendly goods, or comply with government regulation, the end result is how we can all make a positive impact on our world.”
Supporting Resources
• The Business of Green: The Green Room at Oracle OpenWorld
• Visit the Green Marketplace at Oracle OpenWorld
• Empower the Green Enterprise Awards
• Oracle’s Green Event Practices
• Oracle and San Francisco: Partners in Green
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Oracle India Rediffusion PR
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