Press release from Business Wire India
Source: WIPRO
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 06:00 PM IST (12:30 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, People, Sports; Business: Business services, Information technology, Media & entertainment, Sports; Technology
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The Wipro San Francisco Marathon - Yet Another Successful Run that was "Worth the Hurt"
Records a New 25,000 Participation Figure for the Race
Bangalore, Karnataka, India and San Francisco, CA, United States, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- "The Wipro San Francisco Marathon" (TWSFM) was run Sunday, July 29th, 2012 and culminated with the winners taking home the spoils.
Nathan Krah and Devon Crosby-Helms were the winners of The 2012 Wipro San Francisco Marathon. Krah, a 26-year-old resident of Salt Lake City, completed the hilly 26.2-mile course in 2:26:45, while Crosby-Helms' winning time was 2:44:05. Both athletes claimed a prize purse of $1,500.
Crosby-Helms, a resident of San Anselmo in Marin County and founder of Fast Foodie, a personal chef service, competed in the 2012 US Olympic Marathon Trials in January and finished third in last year's San Francisco Marathon.
After his win, Krah, a Ph.D candidate in human genetics at the University of Utah said, "Even coming from a mountainous area, this was still really hard. It was just an endless assault of hills." Crosby-Helms said of her victory, "That was extremely satisfying. This was my third time racing here, and I really felt I had a good chance to win."
The Wipro San Francisco Marathon this year drew more than 7,000 runners, a marked increase from the 4,000 who finished in 2006. Another 18,000 runners participated in the race's two separate half marathons, as well as a 5K and Munchkins Kids Fun Run. That total reflects a new record participation figure for the race.
The 25,000 total runners bring a significant economic benefit to San Francisco and its immediate area, according to a recently-released economic impact study commissioned by the race. According to 2010 participant data, the randomized study found an estimated $38,000,000 in direct economic impact, from participant spending in such areas as lodging, shopping, food and beverages, entertainment and attractions and local travel.
Thirty-eight hardy runners took part in the first-annual "Worth The Hurt" double-marathon, departing the start/finish line on San Francisco's Embarcadero at midnight Sunday to run the course in reverse. After running much of the night, those runners then turned around, and ran the regular course with the rest of the marathon field for a total distance on the day of 52.4 miles.
Those 38 runners raised more than $22,000 through Worth the Hurt - The Wipro San Francisco Marathon's new charity platform, while the event organizers donated a total of $145,000 to local charities.
The Wipro SF Marathon
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The Wall Street Journal has called The San Francisco Marathon, "the race even marathoners fear." But anyone who has run the race will tell you that the marathon's tagline, "Worth the Hurt," is true. It is worth the hurt.
The Marathon is known for its scenic views and is the only race that runs through the roadbed of the Golden Gate Bridge. The Wipro San Francisco Marathon is a loop course that starts and finishes on the Embarcadero and runs along the waterfront of San Francisco Bay through Fisherman's Wharf, the Marina, across the Golden Gate Bridge and back, through the Presidio and into Golden Gate Park. After a tour through Golden Gate Park it runs through the famous Haight Ashbury section (of 60's fame) and through the Mission, Potrero and Mission Bay Districts then down behind AT&T Park (home of the San Francisco Giants) and then back along the waterfront under the Bay Bridge and up to the Finish Line.
LoCura, the Bay Area based band in partnership with Rock the Bike welcomed the runners at the Finish line with their distinctive styled music which mixes Latin styles like Rumba Flamenca, Cuban rhythms, Cumbia, and Ska.
Ayan Mukerji and Neeti Narang of Wipro Technologies were the Grand Marshals and held the tape at the Finish Line for the winners.
The Wipro Team challenge is a new addition to The Wipro San Francisco Marathon. Teams with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10 members could register as Co-ed, All Male, All Female, University Alumni or as a Corporate team. The teams competed in the Full Marathon, the Half Marathon and the 5k run. The fastest team in each of these races will be the proud recipient of the newly instituted Wipro Team Challenge Awards.
The race got extensive coverage on Twitter and Facebook, and averaged about 3-4 tweets per hour inviting people to visit the race and cheer on runners. Visitors to the microsite could explore a Bing Social map which showed live tweets from around the world that were talking about the marathon.
Winning Times Summary (all results unofficial):
Men's Full Marathon Winner: Nathan Krah, 2:26:45
Women's Full Marathon Winner: Devon Crosby-Helms, 2:44:05
First Half Marathon Men's Winner: Tim Abarca, 1:18:07
First Half Marathon Women's Winner: Rebecca Cutler, 1:31:52
Second Half Marathon Men's Winner: Jeffrey Eggleston, 1:04:09
Second Half Marathon Women's Winner: Molly Pritz, 1:11:04
For more information and full results, please visit www.thesfmarathon.com or email Gordon@outsidepr.com
About Wipro Technologies
Wipro Technologies, the global IT business of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) is a leading Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing company, that delivers solutions to enable its clients do business better. Wipro Technologies delivers winning business outcomes through its deep industry experience and a 360 degree view of "Business through Technology" - helping clients create successful and adaptive businesses. A company recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, a practitioner's approach to delivering innovation and an organization wide commitment to sustainability, Wipro Technologies has 131,000 employees and clients across 54 countries. For more information, please visit www.wipro.com
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CONTACT DETAILS
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Eric Belove (US), Wipro Technologies, +1 732 216 6242, eric.belove@wipro.com
Rahul Kadavakolu (UK), Wipro Technologies, +44 7920205496, rahul.kadavakolu@wipro.com
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
BWI: BMW India Records One Million Fans on Facebook
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: BMW India
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 03:12 PM IST (09:42 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Automotives, Business services; Automotive
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BMW India Records One Million Fans on Facebook
Gurgaon, Haryana, India, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- Sachin Tendulkar becomes the 'One Millionth Fan'
First luxury car manufacturer in India to achieve 'One Million' fan base in 14 months.
BMW India has become the first luxury car manufacturer to reach the milestone of 'One million fans' on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmwindia
On 31 July 2012, BMW India welcomed legendary sportsman, the GOD of cricket Sachin Tendulkar as the 'One Millionth fan' to mark the special occasion.
Sachin Tendulkar said, "I have been driving BMW since 1993. I have owned various models- 3 Series, M5 and X5. Right from 1993, I started the trend of BMW and now my entire family including my brother and wife believes in BMW's safety and comfort. It feels great to share the JOY of driving a BMW on social media and be the one millionth fan of BMW India community on Facebook."
Dr. Andreas Schaaf, President, BMW Group India, said, "With the launch of BMW India page on Facebook, we have focused on harnessing the power of social media to create passionate brand engagement with the fans of BMW. Today, our Facebook page interacts with an ever growing fan base and spreads Joy in the virtual world. With Sachin Tendulkar as the One Millionth fan of BMW India on Facebook, we are proud to have achieved yet another milestone in our social media journey."
BMW India launched its official page on Facebook in May 2011.
80% of the fans associated with the BMW India on Facebook belong to the age group of 18-34 highlights the affinity towards the BMW brand. In terms of engagement, the wall posts on BMW India page on Facebook organically reach out to more than 1.5 million unique people on a weekly basis. The exclusive content and the viral nature of the wall posts on BMW India page further extend the total reach of the page to 5 million unique people.
Since its launch, BMW India Facebook page has been one of the most highly active pages engaging nearly 30% of the fan base into active conversations on a daily basis. Presently, over 0.2 million people are talking about the page via commenting on the wall posts, contest participation, sharing, responding among others.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Abhay Dange, Press and Corporate Affairs, BMW India, +91 9910481013, Abhay.Dange@bmw.in
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Source: BMW India
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 03:12 PM IST (09:42 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Automotives, Business services; Automotive
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BMW India Records One Million Fans on Facebook
Gurgaon, Haryana, India, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- Sachin Tendulkar becomes the 'One Millionth Fan'
First luxury car manufacturer in India to achieve 'One Million' fan base in 14 months.
BMW India has become the first luxury car manufacturer to reach the milestone of 'One million fans' on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmwindia
On 31 July 2012, BMW India welcomed legendary sportsman, the GOD of cricket Sachin Tendulkar as the 'One Millionth fan' to mark the special occasion.
Sachin Tendulkar said, "I have been driving BMW since 1993. I have owned various models- 3 Series, M5 and X5. Right from 1993, I started the trend of BMW and now my entire family including my brother and wife believes in BMW's safety and comfort. It feels great to share the JOY of driving a BMW on social media and be the one millionth fan of BMW India community on Facebook."
Dr. Andreas Schaaf, President, BMW Group India, said, "With the launch of BMW India page on Facebook, we have focused on harnessing the power of social media to create passionate brand engagement with the fans of BMW. Today, our Facebook page interacts with an ever growing fan base and spreads Joy in the virtual world. With Sachin Tendulkar as the One Millionth fan of BMW India on Facebook, we are proud to have achieved yet another milestone in our social media journey."
BMW India launched its official page on Facebook in May 2011.
80% of the fans associated with the BMW India on Facebook belong to the age group of 18-34 highlights the affinity towards the BMW brand. In terms of engagement, the wall posts on BMW India page on Facebook organically reach out to more than 1.5 million unique people on a weekly basis. The exclusive content and the viral nature of the wall posts on BMW India page further extend the total reach of the page to 5 million unique people.
Since its launch, BMW India Facebook page has been one of the most highly active pages engaging nearly 30% of the fan base into active conversations on a daily basis. Presently, over 0.2 million people are talking about the page via commenting on the wall posts, contest participation, sharing, responding among others.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Abhay Dange, Press and Corporate Affairs, BMW India, +91 9910481013, Abhay.Dange@bmw.in
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BWI: BMW India Records One Million Fans on Facebook
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: BMW India
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 03:12 PM IST (09:42 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Automotives, Business services; Automotive
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BMW India Records One Million Fans on Facebook
Gurgaon, Haryana, India, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- Sachin Tendulkar becomes the 'One Millionth Fan'
First luxury car manufacturer in India to achieve 'One Million' fan base in 14 months.
BMW India has become the first luxury car manufacturer to reach the milestone of 'One million fans' on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmwindia
On 31 July 2012, BMW India welcomed legendary sportsman, the GOD of cricket Sachin Tendulkar as the 'One Millionth fan' to mark the special occasion.
Sachin Tendulkar said, "I have been driving BMW since 1993. I have owned various models- 3 Series, M5 and X5. Right from 1993, I started the trend of BMW and now my entire family including my brother and wife believes in BMW's safety and comfort. It feels great to share the JOY of driving a BMW on social media and be the one millionth fan of BMW India community on Facebook."
Dr. Andreas Schaaf, President, BMW Group India, said, "With the launch of BMW India page on Facebook, we have focused on harnessing the power of social media to create passionate brand engagement with the fans of BMW. Today, our Facebook page interacts with an ever growing fan base and spreads Joy in the virtual world. With Sachin Tendulkar as the One Millionth fan of BMW India on Facebook, we are proud to have achieved yet another milestone in our social media journey."
BMW India launched its official page on Facebook in May 2011.
80% of the fans associated with the BMW India on Facebook belong to the age group of 18-34 highlights the affinity towards the BMW brand. In terms of engagement, the wall posts on BMW India page on Facebook organically reach out to more than 1.5 million unique people on a weekly basis. The exclusive content and the viral nature of the wall posts on BMW India page further extend the total reach of the page to 5 million unique people.
Since its launch, BMW India Facebook page has been one of the most highly active pages engaging nearly 30% of the fan base into active conversations on a daily basis. Presently, over 0.2 million people are talking about the page via commenting on the wall posts, contest participation, sharing, responding among others.
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Sachin Tendulkar - 1 millionth BMW fan on Facebook
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CONTACT DETAILS
Abhay Dange, Press and Corporate Affairs, BMW India, +91 9910481013, Abhay.Dange@bmw.in
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CONSUMER, ENTERTAINMENT, PEOPLE, MARKETING, AUTOMOTIVE, BUSINESS SERVICES, AUTOMOTIVE
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Source: BMW India
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 03:12 PM IST (09:42 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Automotives, Business services; Automotive
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BMW India Records One Million Fans on Facebook
Gurgaon, Haryana, India, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- Sachin Tendulkar becomes the 'One Millionth Fan'
First luxury car manufacturer in India to achieve 'One Million' fan base in 14 months.
BMW India has become the first luxury car manufacturer to reach the milestone of 'One million fans' on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmwindia
On 31 July 2012, BMW India welcomed legendary sportsman, the GOD of cricket Sachin Tendulkar as the 'One Millionth fan' to mark the special occasion.
Sachin Tendulkar said, "I have been driving BMW since 1993. I have owned various models- 3 Series, M5 and X5. Right from 1993, I started the trend of BMW and now my entire family including my brother and wife believes in BMW's safety and comfort. It feels great to share the JOY of driving a BMW on social media and be the one millionth fan of BMW India community on Facebook."
Dr. Andreas Schaaf, President, BMW Group India, said, "With the launch of BMW India page on Facebook, we have focused on harnessing the power of social media to create passionate brand engagement with the fans of BMW. Today, our Facebook page interacts with an ever growing fan base and spreads Joy in the virtual world. With Sachin Tendulkar as the One Millionth fan of BMW India on Facebook, we are proud to have achieved yet another milestone in our social media journey."
BMW India launched its official page on Facebook in May 2011.
80% of the fans associated with the BMW India on Facebook belong to the age group of 18-34 highlights the affinity towards the BMW brand. In terms of engagement, the wall posts on BMW India page on Facebook organically reach out to more than 1.5 million unique people on a weekly basis. The exclusive content and the viral nature of the wall posts on BMW India page further extend the total reach of the page to 5 million unique people.
Since its launch, BMW India Facebook page has been one of the most highly active pages engaging nearly 30% of the fan base into active conversations on a daily basis. Presently, over 0.2 million people are talking about the page via commenting on the wall posts, contest participation, sharing, responding among others.
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Sachin Tendulkar - 1 millionth BMW fan on Facebook
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Abhay Dange, Press and Corporate Affairs, BMW India, +91 9910481013, Abhay.Dange@bmw.in
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CONSUMER, ENTERTAINMENT, PEOPLE, MARKETING, AUTOMOTIVE, BUSINESS SERVICES, AUTOMOTIVE
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BWI: Carnival of Kerala with GETIT-Onam 2012
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: GETIT
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 02:40 PM IST (09:10 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, Lifestyle, People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Information technology, Media & entertainment; Technology
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Carnival of Kerala with GETIT-Onam 2012
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- On the occasion of ONAM, GETIT Infoservices Pvt. Ltd., the leader in directional advertising and pioneer of Yellow Pages in India has upgraded its microsite http://onam.getit.in/ for Onam 2012. While the state Kerala celebrates its biggest festival, there is no more running for gifts and sweets. Now the consumers can easily access the microsite and celebrate the festival. The microsite offers unique features such as online gifting, Florists, Onam rentals, Electronics, Decoration, Jewellery, Fruits & Nuts, Hot deals from Kerala and cities in Kerala, gift coupons, e-card and holiday packages.
The microsite is an information aggregator for all information on ONAM and KERALA. It provides provide the best possible search information and shopping options on relevant categories such as Home Appliances, Electronics, Onam Saris and many more. One can look for special Onam Recipes and top recipes from food.getit.in, the travel package from Kerala Travel and Tourism which includes your trip, Hotel booking, Budget planner questionnaire and lead capture form etc. The microsite will make shopping for the festival much easier during ONAM for the users.
Commenting on the launch, Sidharth Gupta, CEO, GETIT Infoservices Pvt. Ltd. said,
"Festivals in India are always celebrated & given priorities by the people of our country and Onam is one of them. People from Kerala celebrate it with joy and enthusiasm in across all the communities. We at Getit wanted to provide a dedicated microsite for the people of Kerala, wherein they can access and shop for various categories under the one roof as well as facilitate brands to showcase their products conveniently to the consumers. We also feel that the ONAM microsite is a one stop platform for people of Kerala".
One of the most striking features of this microsite is that it features the best possible gift coupons, deals and discounts on the home page. You can also send gifts to your loved ones through the online gifting option. It includes an array of products like cakes, flowers, chocolates, cards and soft toys to make your loved one feel special.
About GETIT Infoservices (P) Limited
GETIT Infoservices (P) Ltd is a pioneer in Local Search and Yellow Pages and free-classifieds in India. GETIT focuses on bringing buyers and sellers together through information products and services. To users it offers high quality local search and classified services that can be accessed through any media - online, voice, mobile & print. Equally it helps local businesses and SMEs grow by bringing them quality customers and enquiries.
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Carnival of Kerala with Getit
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Rumjhum Gupta, 20:20 MSL, +91 9871749492
Saurabh Gupta, 20:20 MSL, +91 9818075578
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CONSUMER, ENTERTAINMENT, LIFESTYLE, PEOPLE, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, MEDIA, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: GETIT
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 02:40 PM IST (09:10 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, Lifestyle, People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Information technology, Media & entertainment; Technology
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Carnival of Kerala with GETIT-Onam 2012
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- On the occasion of ONAM, GETIT Infoservices Pvt. Ltd., the leader in directional advertising and pioneer of Yellow Pages in India has upgraded its microsite http://onam.getit.in/ for Onam 2012. While the state Kerala celebrates its biggest festival, there is no more running for gifts and sweets. Now the consumers can easily access the microsite and celebrate the festival. The microsite offers unique features such as online gifting, Florists, Onam rentals, Electronics, Decoration, Jewellery, Fruits & Nuts, Hot deals from Kerala and cities in Kerala, gift coupons, e-card and holiday packages.
The microsite is an information aggregator for all information on ONAM and KERALA. It provides provide the best possible search information and shopping options on relevant categories such as Home Appliances, Electronics, Onam Saris and many more. One can look for special Onam Recipes and top recipes from food.getit.in, the travel package from Kerala Travel and Tourism which includes your trip, Hotel booking, Budget planner questionnaire and lead capture form etc. The microsite will make shopping for the festival much easier during ONAM for the users.
Commenting on the launch, Sidharth Gupta, CEO, GETIT Infoservices Pvt. Ltd. said,
"Festivals in India are always celebrated & given priorities by the people of our country and Onam is one of them. People from Kerala celebrate it with joy and enthusiasm in across all the communities. We at Getit wanted to provide a dedicated microsite for the people of Kerala, wherein they can access and shop for various categories under the one roof as well as facilitate brands to showcase their products conveniently to the consumers. We also feel that the ONAM microsite is a one stop platform for people of Kerala".
One of the most striking features of this microsite is that it features the best possible gift coupons, deals and discounts on the home page. You can also send gifts to your loved ones through the online gifting option. It includes an array of products like cakes, flowers, chocolates, cards and soft toys to make your loved one feel special.
About GETIT Infoservices (P) Limited
GETIT Infoservices (P) Ltd is a pioneer in Local Search and Yellow Pages and free-classifieds in India. GETIT focuses on bringing buyers and sellers together through information products and services. To users it offers high quality local search and classified services that can be accessed through any media - online, voice, mobile & print. Equally it helps local businesses and SMEs grow by bringing them quality customers and enquiries.
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BWI: Amar Chitra Katha and Cartoon Network Announce the Release of their 3D Feature Film ‘Sons of Ram – Heroes will Rise’ in Cinemas this Diwali
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: ACK Media Ltd.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 01:39 PM IST (08:09 AM GMT)
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Amar Chitra Katha and Cartoon Network Announce the Release of their 3D Feature Film 'Sons of Ram - Heroes will Rise' in Cinemas this Diwali
Film to Release 2 November 2012 in over 400 Theatres in 3D and 2D, 3D Teaser to Release 27 July alongside 'Ice Age: Continental Drift'
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- 45 years after launching India's path breaking comic book, the legendary Amar Chitra Katha (ACK), in association with Cartoon Network, will release its first feature film on 2 November 2012 titled 'Sons of Ram - Heroes will Rise'. A special 3D teaser will hit theatres this month with the release of 'Ice Age: Continental Drift.'
'Sons of Ram', written and directed by Kushal Ruia, comes from the award winning team at ACK Animation Studios. The film's voice cast boasts of top talent from the world of theatre and film including Sunidhi Chauhan as the voice of Sita. The much anticipated film promises to delight the entire family with international quality animation and a soundtrack that contains four original songs. It will release in Hindi and English in over 400 screens pan-India on the first day of the Diwali holidays. Select theatres will screen the film in breath-taking stereoscopic 3D. It will also be released in Tamil and Telegu.
Based on ACK's bestselling comic book, Sons of Ram tells, Luv and Kush's journey through enchanted forests into the revered land of Ayodhya, the home of their fabled heroes. Complete with a new gang of loveable characters, this feature is an epic coming-of-age adventure as never seen before.
The film's world-class animation was completed in partnership with Malaysia-based Inspidea Studios. Maya Digital Studios is converting the film into stereoscopic 3D and will distribute it, in theatres both in India and abroad.
'Sons of Ram' is co-produced by Cartoon Network, the pioneers in kids' entertainment. Monica Tata, General Manager, Entertainment Networks, South Asia, Turner International India, said, "The 'Desi Toons' strategy is an integral part of Cartoon Network's goal to boost the Indian animation industry. We have had a very successful relationship with ACK to date and are thrilled to expand our strategy and association with them into theatres. This Diwali, kids are in for a visual treat with this new movie."
Commenting on the film, Vijay Sampath, CEO, ACK Media, says, "Sons of Ram carries forward the great storytelling tradition of Amar Chitra Katha and promises to grip its audiences in a tale of brotherhood, adventure and fun. With a November release, we look forward to entertaining millions of children and their families during the Diwali school holidays."
Backed by the legendary Amar Chitra Katha name, the film will make history as one of the widest marketing efforts in Indian animation across television, outdoor, print, and school contact programs. ACK Media has teamed up with its parent company Future Group to release a full assortment of merchandise from toys, stationary, apparel, and home products for the film to be sold in the Group's flagship chain Big Bazaar. The deal includes prime promotional support during the busy festive shopping season and special offers for consumers to receive discounted tickets on the film.
As the film's tagline prophesies: All will be told this November
About ACK MEDIA Ltd.
ACK Media is India's leading entertainment company focusing on young audiences and families. ACK has been entertaining and enlightening generations of Indians for over 5 decades with some of India's most loved brands including Amar Chitra Katha, Tinkle, Karadi Tales, and well-known proprietary characters like Suppandi and Shikari Shambhu.
ACK Media develops products for multiple platforms including print, home video, broadcast television, films, mobile, and online services. The company is headquartered in Mumbai and has design studios in Mumbai and Bengaluru.
ACK Animation Studios is the pathbreaking animation studio from ACK. It is creating ground-breaking content, which will redefine storytelling in Indian animation. The vision is to introduce a whole new generation to the magical worlds of Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle through TV and film, and simultaneously to create new stories which continue to inspire and entertain in true ACK tradition. ACK Animation Studios has already launched several animated properties, including the ACK Animation Series on Cartoon Network and the award-winning telefilm Tripura.
About Cartoon Network
Launched in India in 1995, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s (TBS) Cartoon Network is the number one kids' entertainment channel in India reaching more than 30 million viewers. Drawing from the world's largest cartoon library of Warner Bros., MGM and Hanna-Barbera titles, the Network also showcases original series including Ben 10, Ben 10 Alien Force, Ben 10 Ultimate Alien, Generator Rex, and The Powerpuff Girls. Currently available in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages, Cartoon Network India is the first international kids' channel to acquire 30 locally produced animated series. Recognized as the resident kids' expert with a 360-degree presence through successful on-air and online presence, ground-events, promotional licensing, product licensing, publishing and DVDs, Cartoon Network continues to be a genre leader.
www.cartoonnetworkindia.com is India's leading destination for kids' online entertainment attracting close to 5.6 million page views. www.cartoonnetworkindia.com registers a new user to its online community every two minutes. Kids can find the largest selection of cartoon character based games, video on demand, and a community site featuring personalized avatars and message boards. (*Source: Omniture Site Catalyst, June 2012).
About Maya Digital Studios Ltd.
MAYA (established in 1996) pioneered the art and technology of Computer Animation and Digital Visual Effects in India. It was founded by the internationally acclaimed filmmaker, Ketan Mehta, renowned film actress, producer and director, Deepa Sahi, and overseen by American visual effect veteran, Frank Foster. MAYA, today, is one of the largest computer animation and visual effects studios in India. The studio has specialized in stereoscopic 3D and offers services for S3D visual effects, S3D CG rendered animation, left and right camera live action cinematography. Maya's work has won several international honours and awards including the IFTA, BAFTA, Pulcinella, FICCI, and GDC.
CONTACT DETAILS
Sandya Jadhav,Marketing, ACK Media, sandya.jadhav@ack-media.com
Devdatta Potnis, Global Distribution Rights, Maya Digital Studios, devdatta.potnis@mayadigitalstudios.com
Pranay Anthwal,Co-Marketing Opportunities, anthwal@gmail.com
Vishesh Verma, Cartoon Network, Vishesh.verma@turner.com
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Source: ACK Media Ltd.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 01:39 PM IST (08:09 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Major diversified industrial groups, Media & entertainment
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Amar Chitra Katha and Cartoon Network Announce the Release of their 3D Feature Film 'Sons of Ram - Heroes will Rise' in Cinemas this Diwali
Film to Release 2 November 2012 in over 400 Theatres in 3D and 2D, 3D Teaser to Release 27 July alongside 'Ice Age: Continental Drift'
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- 45 years after launching India's path breaking comic book, the legendary Amar Chitra Katha (ACK), in association with Cartoon Network, will release its first feature film on 2 November 2012 titled 'Sons of Ram - Heroes will Rise'. A special 3D teaser will hit theatres this month with the release of 'Ice Age: Continental Drift.'
'Sons of Ram', written and directed by Kushal Ruia, comes from the award winning team at ACK Animation Studios. The film's voice cast boasts of top talent from the world of theatre and film including Sunidhi Chauhan as the voice of Sita. The much anticipated film promises to delight the entire family with international quality animation and a soundtrack that contains four original songs. It will release in Hindi and English in over 400 screens pan-India on the first day of the Diwali holidays. Select theatres will screen the film in breath-taking stereoscopic 3D. It will also be released in Tamil and Telegu.
Based on ACK's bestselling comic book, Sons of Ram tells, Luv and Kush's journey through enchanted forests into the revered land of Ayodhya, the home of their fabled heroes. Complete with a new gang of loveable characters, this feature is an epic coming-of-age adventure as never seen before.
The film's world-class animation was completed in partnership with Malaysia-based Inspidea Studios. Maya Digital Studios is converting the film into stereoscopic 3D and will distribute it, in theatres both in India and abroad.
'Sons of Ram' is co-produced by Cartoon Network, the pioneers in kids' entertainment. Monica Tata, General Manager, Entertainment Networks, South Asia, Turner International India, said, "The 'Desi Toons' strategy is an integral part of Cartoon Network's goal to boost the Indian animation industry. We have had a very successful relationship with ACK to date and are thrilled to expand our strategy and association with them into theatres. This Diwali, kids are in for a visual treat with this new movie."
Commenting on the film, Vijay Sampath, CEO, ACK Media, says, "Sons of Ram carries forward the great storytelling tradition of Amar Chitra Katha and promises to grip its audiences in a tale of brotherhood, adventure and fun. With a November release, we look forward to entertaining millions of children and their families during the Diwali school holidays."
Backed by the legendary Amar Chitra Katha name, the film will make history as one of the widest marketing efforts in Indian animation across television, outdoor, print, and school contact programs. ACK Media has teamed up with its parent company Future Group to release a full assortment of merchandise from toys, stationary, apparel, and home products for the film to be sold in the Group's flagship chain Big Bazaar. The deal includes prime promotional support during the busy festive shopping season and special offers for consumers to receive discounted tickets on the film.
As the film's tagline prophesies: All will be told this November
About ACK MEDIA Ltd.
ACK Media is India's leading entertainment company focusing on young audiences and families. ACK has been entertaining and enlightening generations of Indians for over 5 decades with some of India's most loved brands including Amar Chitra Katha, Tinkle, Karadi Tales, and well-known proprietary characters like Suppandi and Shikari Shambhu.
ACK Media develops products for multiple platforms including print, home video, broadcast television, films, mobile, and online services. The company is headquartered in Mumbai and has design studios in Mumbai and Bengaluru.
ACK Animation Studios is the pathbreaking animation studio from ACK. It is creating ground-breaking content, which will redefine storytelling in Indian animation. The vision is to introduce a whole new generation to the magical worlds of Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle through TV and film, and simultaneously to create new stories which continue to inspire and entertain in true ACK tradition. ACK Animation Studios has already launched several animated properties, including the ACK Animation Series on Cartoon Network and the award-winning telefilm Tripura.
About Cartoon Network
Launched in India in 1995, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s (TBS) Cartoon Network is the number one kids' entertainment channel in India reaching more than 30 million viewers. Drawing from the world's largest cartoon library of Warner Bros., MGM and Hanna-Barbera titles, the Network also showcases original series including Ben 10, Ben 10 Alien Force, Ben 10 Ultimate Alien, Generator Rex, and The Powerpuff Girls. Currently available in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages, Cartoon Network India is the first international kids' channel to acquire 30 locally produced animated series. Recognized as the resident kids' expert with a 360-degree presence through successful on-air and online presence, ground-events, promotional licensing, product licensing, publishing and DVDs, Cartoon Network continues to be a genre leader.
www.cartoonnetworkindia.com is India's leading destination for kids' online entertainment attracting close to 5.6 million page views. www.cartoonnetworkindia.com registers a new user to its online community every two minutes. Kids can find the largest selection of cartoon character based games, video on demand, and a community site featuring personalized avatars and message boards. (*Source: Omniture Site Catalyst, June 2012).
About Maya Digital Studios Ltd.
MAYA (established in 1996) pioneered the art and technology of Computer Animation and Digital Visual Effects in India. It was founded by the internationally acclaimed filmmaker, Ketan Mehta, renowned film actress, producer and director, Deepa Sahi, and overseen by American visual effect veteran, Frank Foster. MAYA, today, is one of the largest computer animation and visual effects studios in India. The studio has specialized in stereoscopic 3D and offers services for S3D visual effects, S3D CG rendered animation, left and right camera live action cinematography. Maya's work has won several international honours and awards including the IFTA, BAFTA, Pulcinella, FICCI, and GDC.
CONTACT DETAILS
Sandya Jadhav,Marketing, ACK Media, sandya.jadhav@ack-media.com
Devdatta Potnis, Global Distribution Rights, Maya Digital Studios, devdatta.potnis@mayadigitalstudios.com
Pranay Anthwal,Co-Marketing Opportunities, anthwal@gmail.com
Vishesh Verma, Cartoon Network, Vishesh.verma@turner.com
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BWI: Polaris Wireless is First to Comply With India Mandate for Wireless Location Accuracy on 3G Network
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Business Wire
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 01:30 PM IST (08:00 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Information technology, Telecommunications; Technology
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(BW)(CA-POLARIS-WIRELESS)Polaris Wireless is First to Comply With India Mandate for Wireless Location Accuracy on 3G Network
Mountain View, California, United States and Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) --
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012 01:30 PM IST (08:00 AM GMT)
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(BW)(CA-POLARIS-WIRELESS)Polaris Wireless is First to Comply With India Mandate for Wireless Location Accuracy on 3G Network
Mountain View, California, United States and Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) --
Polaris Wireless, the global leader in high-accuracy, software-based wireless location solutions, today announced it has successfully completed field trials with a Tier I Indian wireless operator's 3G network to prove compliance with India's Department Of Telecommunications (DoT) May 2011 mandate for location-based services. The trials were conducted in the Kolkata metropolitan area to demonstrate the effectiveness of Polaris Wireless Location Signatures (Polaris WLSTM) in urban 3G networks. The company announced in April that it had exceeded the DoT mandate in trials held in suburban and rural environments and remote areas in North-East region for a 2G network. Previous trials in Bangalore also exceeded the DoT requirements in urban and indoor environments, but this is the first such trial in a 3G network environment in India. Polaris WLSTM is based on the 3GPP standardized RF Pattern Matching (RFPM) approach.
The DoT mandate specifies accuracy levels of 30 to 95 percent within two years of adoption for a range of 50 to 300 meters in urban areas. Polaris Wireless achieved accuracy levels of 62 to 99 percent in the 3G field trials in Kolkata. Combined with its previous trial results, Polaris Wireless is the first location solutions provider to exceed the DoT mandate in all radio access technologies (2G/3G) across all environments, proving the attainability of the mandate benchmarks.
"We are very pleased with the performance of Polaris WLSTM in a 3G network environment," said Srinivas Varadarajan, Polaris Wireless Vice President of sales and business development, Asia. "Polaris Wireless offers the most accurate location solution for public safety and commercial location applications. We look forward to working with Indian wireless network operators to deploy our best-in-class location solution."
Polaris Wireless has extended its reach by partnering with key players in the telecommunications eco-system in India. The company previously announced a partnership with CanvasM (a division of Tech Mahindra) to serve multiple wireless operators pan India. Polaris Wireless also recently expanded its India 'Centre of Excellence' development and operations organization, which was established in 2005 in India.
About Polaris Wireless
Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., Polaris Wireless is the global leader in providing high accuracy, software-based wireless location solutions to wireless operators, law enforcement/government agencies and location-based application companies. Since 2003, Polaris Wireless has successfully deployed its patented, software-based, high-accuracy location solutions to over 20 wireless operators to meet FCC E911 Phase II requirements in the US. The company has also deployed high-accuracy location surveillance applications for customers in Asia, Africa, and EMEA. Polaris Wireless has offices in Dubai, U.A.E., Bangalore, India, and Santiago, Chile.
Polaris Wireless is the recipient of the prestigious Frost & Sullivan "2011 Enabling Technology of the Year" award, recognizing the company's accomplishments and leadership in developing location solutions. The company participates in location committees and other groups within the 3GPP and OMA standards setting bodies, and also participates in regulatory and industry bodies related to E911, lawful location surveillance, and location-based services. Polaris Wireless is located at 301 North Whisman Road, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA. For more information about Polaris Wireless, please visit http://www.polariswireless.com.
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BWI: Polaris Wireless is First to Comply With India Mandate for Wireless Location Accuracy on 3G Network
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Business Wire
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 01:30 PM IST (08:00 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Information technology, Telecommunications; Technology
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(BW)(CA-POLARIS-WIRELESS)Polaris Wireless is First to Comply With India Mandate for Wireless Location Accuracy on 3G Network
Mountain View, California, United States and Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) --
CONTACT DETAILS
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012 01:30 PM IST (08:00 AM GMT)
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(BW)(CA-POLARIS-WIRELESS)Polaris Wireless is First to Comply With India Mandate for Wireless Location Accuracy on 3G Network
Mountain View, California, United States and Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) --
Polaris Wireless, the global leader in high-accuracy, software-based wireless location solutions, today announced it has successfully completed field trials with a Tier I Indian wireless operator's 3G network to prove compliance with India's Department Of Telecommunications (DoT) May 2011 mandate for location-based services. The trials were conducted in the Kolkata metropolitan area to demonstrate the effectiveness of Polaris Wireless Location Signatures (Polaris WLSTM) in urban 3G networks. The company announced in April that it had exceeded the DoT mandate in trials held in suburban and rural environments and remote areas in North-East region for a 2G network. Previous trials in Bangalore also exceeded the DoT requirements in urban and indoor environments, but this is the first such trial in a 3G network environment in India. Polaris WLSTM is based on the 3GPP standardized RF Pattern Matching (RFPM) approach.
The DoT mandate specifies accuracy levels of 30 to 95 percent within two years of adoption for a range of 50 to 300 meters in urban areas. Polaris Wireless achieved accuracy levels of 62 to 99 percent in the 3G field trials in Kolkata. Combined with its previous trial results, Polaris Wireless is the first location solutions provider to exceed the DoT mandate in all radio access technologies (2G/3G) across all environments, proving the attainability of the mandate benchmarks.
"We are very pleased with the performance of Polaris WLSTM in a 3G network environment," said Srinivas Varadarajan, Polaris Wireless Vice President of sales and business development, Asia. "Polaris Wireless offers the most accurate location solution for public safety and commercial location applications. We look forward to working with Indian wireless network operators to deploy our best-in-class location solution."
Polaris Wireless has extended its reach by partnering with key players in the telecommunications eco-system in India. The company previously announced a partnership with CanvasM (a division of Tech Mahindra) to serve multiple wireless operators pan India. Polaris Wireless also recently expanded its India 'Centre of Excellence' development and operations organization, which was established in 2005 in India.
About Polaris Wireless
Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., Polaris Wireless is the global leader in providing high accuracy, software-based wireless location solutions to wireless operators, law enforcement/government agencies and location-based application companies. Since 2003, Polaris Wireless has successfully deployed its patented, software-based, high-accuracy location solutions to over 20 wireless operators to meet FCC E911 Phase II requirements in the US. The company has also deployed high-accuracy location surveillance applications for customers in Asia, Africa, and EMEA. Polaris Wireless has offices in Dubai, U.A.E., Bangalore, India, and Santiago, Chile.
Polaris Wireless is the recipient of the prestigious Frost & Sullivan "2011 Enabling Technology of the Year" award, recognizing the company's accomplishments and leadership in developing location solutions. The company participates in location committees and other groups within the 3GPP and OMA standards setting bodies, and also participates in regulatory and industry bodies related to E911, lawful location surveillance, and location-based services. Polaris Wireless is located at 301 North Whisman Road, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA. For more information about Polaris Wireless, please visit http://www.polariswireless.com.
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BWI: Polaris Wireless is First to Comply With India Mandate for Wireless Location Accuracy on 3G Network
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Business Wire
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 01:30 PM IST (08:00 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Information technology, Telecommunications; Technology
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(BW)(CA-POLARIS-WIRELESS)Polaris Wireless is First to Comply With India Mandate for Wireless Location Accuracy on 3G Network
Mountain View, California, United States and Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) --
CONTACT DETAILS
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012 01:30 PM IST (08:00 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Information technology, Telecommunications; Technology
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(BW)(CA-POLARIS-WIRELESS)Polaris Wireless is First to Comply With India Mandate for Wireless Location Accuracy on 3G Network
Mountain View, California, United States and Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) --
Polaris Wireless, the global leader in high-accuracy, software-based wireless location solutions, today announced it has successfully completed field trials with a Tier I Indian wireless operator's 3G network to prove compliance with India's Department Of Telecommunications (DoT) May 2011 mandate for location-based services. The trials were conducted in the Kolkata metropolitan area to demonstrate the effectiveness of Polaris Wireless Location Signatures (Polaris WLSTM) in urban 3G networks. The company announced in April that it had exceeded the DoT mandate in trials held in suburban and rural environments and remote areas in North-East region for a 2G network. Previous trials in Bangalore also exceeded the DoT requirements in urban and indoor environments, but this is the first such trial in a 3G network environment in India. Polaris WLSTM is based on the 3GPP standardized RF Pattern Matching (RFPM) approach.
The DoT mandate specifies accuracy levels of 30 to 95 percent within two years of adoption for a range of 50 to 300 meters in urban areas. Polaris Wireless achieved accuracy levels of 62 to 99 percent in the 3G field trials in Kolkata. Combined with its previous trial results, Polaris Wireless is the first location solutions provider to exceed the DoT mandate in all radio access technologies (2G/3G) across all environments, proving the attainability of the mandate benchmarks.
"We are very pleased with the performance of Polaris WLSTM in a 3G network environment," said Srinivas Varadarajan, Polaris Wireless Vice President of sales and business development, Asia. "Polaris Wireless offers the most accurate location solution for public safety and commercial location applications. We look forward to working with Indian wireless network operators to deploy our best-in-class location solution."
Polaris Wireless has extended its reach by partnering with key players in the telecommunications eco-system in India. The company previously announced a partnership with CanvasM (a division of Tech Mahindra) to serve multiple wireless operators pan India. Polaris Wireless also recently expanded its India 'Centre of Excellence' development and operations organization, which was established in 2005 in India.
About Polaris Wireless
Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., Polaris Wireless is the global leader in providing high accuracy, software-based wireless location solutions to wireless operators, law enforcement/government agencies and location-based application companies. Since 2003, Polaris Wireless has successfully deployed its patented, software-based, high-accuracy location solutions to over 20 wireless operators to meet FCC E911 Phase II requirements in the US. The company has also deployed high-accuracy location surveillance applications for customers in Asia, Africa, and EMEA. Polaris Wireless has offices in Dubai, U.A.E., Bangalore, India, and Santiago, Chile.
Polaris Wireless is the recipient of the prestigious Frost & Sullivan "2011 Enabling Technology of the Year" award, recognizing the company's accomplishments and leadership in developing location solutions. The company participates in location committees and other groups within the 3GPP and OMA standards setting bodies, and also participates in regulatory and industry bodies related to E911, lawful location surveillance, and location-based services. Polaris Wireless is located at 301 North Whisman Road, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA. For more information about Polaris Wireless, please visit http://www.polariswireless.com.
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BWI: Taro to Announce Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2012
Press release from Business Wire India
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012 12:48 PM IST (07:18 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Healthcare, biotechnology & pharmaceutical; Healthcare
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(BW)(NY-TARO-PHARMACEUTICAL)(TARO)Taro to Announce Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2012
Hawthorne, New York, United States, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) --
CONTACT DETAILS
CONTACTS :
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
William J. Coote, 914-345-9001
VP, Treasurer
William.Coote@taro.com
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012 12:48 PM IST (07:18 AM GMT)
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(BW)(NY-TARO-PHARMACEUTICAL)(TARO)Taro to Announce Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2012
Hawthorne, New York, United States, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) --
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE: TARO) ("Taro") announced today that it plans to release its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 after market close on Monday, August 6, 2012.
Additionally, the release will be accessible on Taro's website at www.taro.com.
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is a multinational, science-based pharmaceutical company, dedicated to meeting the needs of its customers through the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of the highest quality healthcare products. For further information on Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., please visit Taro's website at www.taro.com.
CONTACT DETAILS
CONTACTS :
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
William J. Coote, 914-345-9001
VP, Treasurer
William.Coote@taro.com
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CONSUMER, HEALTHCARE, HEALTHCARE
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BWI: Taro to Announce Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2012
Press release from Business Wire India
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012 12:48 PM IST (07:18 AM GMT)
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(BW)(NY-TARO-PHARMACEUTICAL)(TARO)Taro to Announce Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2012
Hawthorne, New York, United States, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) --
CONTACT DETAILS
CONTACTS :
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
William J. Coote, 914-345-9001
VP, Treasurer
William.Coote@taro.com
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012 12:48 PM IST (07:18 AM GMT)
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(BW)(NY-TARO-PHARMACEUTICAL)(TARO)Taro to Announce Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2012
Hawthorne, New York, United States, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) --
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE: TARO) ("Taro") announced today that it plans to release its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 after market close on Monday, August 6, 2012.
Additionally, the release will be accessible on Taro's website at www.taro.com.
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is a multinational, science-based pharmaceutical company, dedicated to meeting the needs of its customers through the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of the highest quality healthcare products. For further information on Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., please visit Taro's website at www.taro.com.
CONTACT DETAILS
CONTACTS :
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
William J. Coote, 914-345-9001
VP, Treasurer
William.Coote@taro.com
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CONSUMER, HEALTHCARE, HEALTHCARE
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BWI: Taro to Announce Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2012
Press release from Business Wire India
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012 12:48 PM IST (07:18 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Healthcare, biotechnology & pharmaceutical; Healthcare
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(BW)(NY-TARO-PHARMACEUTICAL)(TARO)Taro to Announce Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2012
Hawthorne, New York, United States, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) --
CONTACT DETAILS
CONTACTS :
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
William J. Coote, 914-345-9001
VP, Treasurer
William.Coote@taro.com
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(BW)(NY-TARO-PHARMACEUTICAL)(TARO)Taro to Announce Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2012
Hawthorne, New York, United States, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) --
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE: TARO) ("Taro") announced today that it plans to release its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 after market close on Monday, August 6, 2012.
Additionally, the release will be accessible on Taro's website at www.taro.com.
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is a multinational, science-based pharmaceutical company, dedicated to meeting the needs of its customers through the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of the highest quality healthcare products. For further information on Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., please visit Taro's website at www.taro.com.
CONTACT DETAILS
CONTACTS :
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
William J. Coote, 914-345-9001
VP, Treasurer
William.Coote@taro.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, HEALTHCARE, HEALTHCARE
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BWI: NABCB Awards ISO 17020:1998 Accreditation to TÜV SÜD South Asia
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: TÜV SÜD South Asia Pvt. Ltd.
Monday, July 30, 2012 05:53 PM IST (12:23 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Automotives, Business services, Major diversified industrial groups; Technology; Automotive
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NABCB Awards ISO 17020:1998 Accreditation to TÜV SÜD South Asia
TÜV SÜD South Asia certified as 'Type A' inspection body to carry out inspections across five different sectors
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Monday, July 30, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- The National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), a constituent of the Quality Council of India (QCI), has awarded TÜV SÜD South Asia with ISO 17020:1998 accreditation, which specifies requirements for the competence of bodies performing inspection and for the impartiality and consistency of their inspection activities.
Under the new accreditation, TÜV SÜD South Asia would be commissioning inspections across the food (sea food), textile, leather, gas pipeline and infrastructure sectors. The company would also be issuing related inspection reports and/ or certificates that would reflect if products / project activities are meeting the various customer and/or legal requirements. The Mumbai, Delhi, Tirupur, Bangalore and Ahmedabad offices of TÜV SÜD South Asia have been covered under this accreditation. The Type A accreditation of ISO 17020:1998 signifies accreditation to third party inspection service providers. This accreditation would be valid for a period of three years starting from July 2012 until July 2015.
'We are delighted to have been awarded the ISO 17020:1998 accreditation by the NABCB. The accreditation is a clear indication of the fact that our inspectors across India are technically competent to inspect products made by various manufacturers and projects carried in infrastructure industry.' said Niranjan Nadkarni, CEO, TÜV SÜD South Asia.
The ISO 17020:1998 is the general criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection and is an internationally recognized standard. The standard is specific to a large variety of systems beyond quality management systems and requires thorough evaluation of technical competence of the inspecting body.
The National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) undertakes assessment of inspection bodies applying for accreditation as per the predefined criteria in line with international standards and guidelines. The board is a part of the Quality Council of India (QCI) which operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and was established in 1998, through the joint initiatives of the Government of India and various industry bodies like CII, FICCI and AssoCham. The NABCB was established with the objective to offer accreditation schemes in India, based on internationally accepted standards, for certification bodies and inspection bodies engaged in providing services of system certification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 etc.), product certification and inspection.
About TÜV SÜD South Asia
TÜV SÜD South Asia is the leading quality certification, inspection and testing company in India, with an annual turnover (2011) of close to EUR 20 million and talent pool of more than 1100 employees. TÜV SÜD South Asia is operational in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and has serviced over 10,000 clients to date. With its presence in 28 locations including 10 labs, TÜV SÜD is an internationally competent source for solutions in the field of auto, plant engineering, environmental technology, food safety, textile & hardlines like toy testing, infrastructure consultancy and technical as well as soft-skills training.
For more information, please log on to: www.tuv-sud.in
About TÜV SÜD
Established over 140 years ago as a steam boiler inspection association, TÜV SÜD is a globally active, future-oriented company. It is represented internationally in Europe, Americas and Asia Pacific
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, TÜV SÜD's revenue was EUR 1.7 billion in 2011. TÜV SÜD employs over 17,000 highly skilled staff in more than 600 locations worldwide. In Asia Pacific, TÜV SÜD is represented by over 3,500 employees at 70 locations in Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam as well as the Middle East.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Preeti Hoon, Edelman India , +91 9987037821, Preeti.Hoon@edelman.com
Siddharth Panicker, Edelman India, +91 9820857522, siddharth.panicker@edelman.com
Shyamli Biswas, TÜV SÜD South Asia, +91 7738055071, shyamli.biswas@tuv-sud .in
Avijit Chakrovorty, TÜV SÜD South Asia, +91 7738050823, Avijit.chakrovorty@tuv-sud.in
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, PEOPLE, MARKETING, AUTOMOTIVE, BUSINESS SERVICES, GROUPS, TECHNOLOGY, AUTOMOTIVE
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Source: TÜV SÜD South Asia Pvt. Ltd.
Monday, July 30, 2012 05:53 PM IST (12:23 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Automotives, Business services, Major diversified industrial groups; Technology; Automotive
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NABCB Awards ISO 17020:1998 Accreditation to TÜV SÜD South Asia
TÜV SÜD South Asia certified as 'Type A' inspection body to carry out inspections across five different sectors
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Monday, July 30, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- The National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), a constituent of the Quality Council of India (QCI), has awarded TÜV SÜD South Asia with ISO 17020:1998 accreditation, which specifies requirements for the competence of bodies performing inspection and for the impartiality and consistency of their inspection activities.
Under the new accreditation, TÜV SÜD South Asia would be commissioning inspections across the food (sea food), textile, leather, gas pipeline and infrastructure sectors. The company would also be issuing related inspection reports and/ or certificates that would reflect if products / project activities are meeting the various customer and/or legal requirements. The Mumbai, Delhi, Tirupur, Bangalore and Ahmedabad offices of TÜV SÜD South Asia have been covered under this accreditation. The Type A accreditation of ISO 17020:1998 signifies accreditation to third party inspection service providers. This accreditation would be valid for a period of three years starting from July 2012 until July 2015.
'We are delighted to have been awarded the ISO 17020:1998 accreditation by the NABCB. The accreditation is a clear indication of the fact that our inspectors across India are technically competent to inspect products made by various manufacturers and projects carried in infrastructure industry.' said Niranjan Nadkarni, CEO, TÜV SÜD South Asia.
The ISO 17020:1998 is the general criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection and is an internationally recognized standard. The standard is specific to a large variety of systems beyond quality management systems and requires thorough evaluation of technical competence of the inspecting body.
The National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) undertakes assessment of inspection bodies applying for accreditation as per the predefined criteria in line with international standards and guidelines. The board is a part of the Quality Council of India (QCI) which operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and was established in 1998, through the joint initiatives of the Government of India and various industry bodies like CII, FICCI and AssoCham. The NABCB was established with the objective to offer accreditation schemes in India, based on internationally accepted standards, for certification bodies and inspection bodies engaged in providing services of system certification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 etc.), product certification and inspection.
About TÜV SÜD South Asia
TÜV SÜD South Asia is the leading quality certification, inspection and testing company in India, with an annual turnover (2011) of close to EUR 20 million and talent pool of more than 1100 employees. TÜV SÜD South Asia is operational in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and has serviced over 10,000 clients to date. With its presence in 28 locations including 10 labs, TÜV SÜD is an internationally competent source for solutions in the field of auto, plant engineering, environmental technology, food safety, textile & hardlines like toy testing, infrastructure consultancy and technical as well as soft-skills training.
For more information, please log on to: www.tuv-sud.in
About TÜV SÜD
Established over 140 years ago as a steam boiler inspection association, TÜV SÜD is a globally active, future-oriented company. It is represented internationally in Europe, Americas and Asia Pacific
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, TÜV SÜD's revenue was EUR 1.7 billion in 2011. TÜV SÜD employs over 17,000 highly skilled staff in more than 600 locations worldwide. In Asia Pacific, TÜV SÜD is represented by over 3,500 employees at 70 locations in Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam as well as the Middle East.
For more information, please log on to: www.tuv-sud.com
CONTACT DETAILS
Preeti Hoon, Edelman India , +91 9987037821, Preeti.Hoon@edelman.com
Siddharth Panicker, Edelman India, +91 9820857522, siddharth.panicker@edelman.com
Shyamli Biswas, TÜV SÜD South Asia, +91 7738055071, shyamli.biswas@tuv-sud .in
Avijit Chakrovorty, TÜV SÜD South Asia, +91 7738050823, Avijit.chakrovorty@tuv-sud.in
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, PEOPLE, MARKETING, AUTOMOTIVE, BUSINESS SERVICES, GROUPS, TECHNOLOGY, AUTOMOTIVE
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BWI: Enhancing Energy Efficiency “Crucial” for India’s MSME Sector: Experts
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Monday, July 30, 2012 05:33 PM IST (12:03 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy, People; Business: Business services, Energy companies, Major diversified industrial groups
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Enhancing Energy Efficiency "Crucial" for India's MSME Sector: Experts
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Monday, July 30, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- -- 582,000 tonnes of cumulative reduction of CO2 levels in the MSME sector has been achieved till date
-- The goal is to reduce 1,000,000 tonnes of CO2 in energy-intensive MSMEs by the end of 2014
Experts from The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the Embassy of Switzerland, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)and Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises highlight the need to promote energy efficient technologies and practices in India's MSME sector.
The first-ever National Summit on Energy Efficiency in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)--organised by SAMEEEKSHA, a joint forum comprisingThe Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Embassy of Switzerland, India and Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises-- commenced with fanfare in New Delhi today.
The inaugural session of the Summit featured eminent luminaries and veteran experts including Director General, TERI, Dr. R.K. Pachauri, Ambassador of Switzerland in India, Dr. Linus von Castelmur, Director General, BEE, Dr. Ajay Mathur and Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Mr. R.K. Mathur.
The need to organise this first-of-its-kind event stemmed from the extensive work carried out by TERI in the MSME sector since 1994, with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the BEE, the French Development Agency (AfD), the German Development Agency (GIZ), UNIDO, the World Bank and other donors. Through this platform, the goal has been to obtain energy savings of 20 to 30 percent in MSMEs, thereby reducing CO2 emissions in select energy intensive small scale industry sectors.
Over the years, the cumulative impact of SAMEEEKSHA's joint efforts has been tangible and visible both at the national as well as local scale. Nearly 582,000 tonnes of cumulative reduction of CO2 levels in the MSME sector has been achieved till date. The goal is to reduce 1,000,000 tonnes of CO2 in energy-intensive MSMEs by the end of 2014.
Addressing the gathering, Director General of TERI, Dr. R.K. Pachauri, said, "The MSME sector offers enormous potential for initiatives aimed at improving energy efficiency and overall development. Yet, this potential has till recently been matched "in the reverse" by the low levels of attention to this important sector. The government can play an enabling role in facilitating changes."
There are an estimated 26 million MSME units providing employment to nearly 70 million people in India and the sector accounts for about 45% of India's industrial production and 40% of exports.
However, a large number of these MSME units are energy intensive, with energy accounting for up to 40% of their production costs. In many of these units, the adoption of energy efficient (EE) technology and best operating practices offer enormous potential for energy savings, reduction in CO2 emissions as well as profitability enhancement.
Speaking at the inaugural session of the National Summit, the Ambassador of Switzerland to India, H.E Dr Linus von Castelmur said, "Switzerland is proud to be working with MSME sector in India for over 18 years, with innovative partner networks to design technologies, demonstrate and disseminate energy efficient technologies and by creating enabling environment."
He further added that these technology interventions had resulted in "co-benefits for climate through avoided emissions and for development in terms of local jobs and energy security in the MSME clusters."
Lauding the initiative, Director General, Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Dr. Ajay Mathur, said, "The government has enabled capacity building and pushed enterprises towards energy efficiency. Our challenge is replication of technologies. We look for stronger collaboration with our partners and stakeholders."
The official website of SAMEEEKSHA initiative was also launched at the event, followed by the release of a French Development Agency (AfD) report on benchmarking and mapping energy consumption in Indian MSMEs. The study was conducted by TERI under the overall support and guidance of AfD, BEE and French Environment & Energy Management Agency (ADEME).
Appreciating the efforts of SAMEEEKSHA, Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Dr. R.K. Mathur, said, "Climate change and global economic slowdown need to be factored in by the MSMEs in their endeavour to achieve energy efficiency. The MSMEs have to be competitive while introducing eco-friendly initiatives. We look forward for the outcome of the deliberations, and have great hopes from this Summit."
Nearly 200 representatives from over 100 MSME clusters across India are expected to converge at the two-day Summit to discuss sectoral issues of policy, technology and finance while attempting to define new directions for further action towards the cause.
The National Summit is also being supported by French Development Agency (AfD), Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), and German Development Agency (GIZ).
About SAMEEEKSHA
The Small and Medium Enterprises Energy Efficiency Knowledge Sharing--'SAMEEEKSHA'- aims to synergise the efforts of various institutions working forthe development of MSME sector in India through the promotion of energy efficient technologies and practices.
The forum provides a unique interface between industry experts, technology development specialists, R&D institutions, government bodies, training institutes, funding agencies and academia.
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Right to Left- Dr Ajay Mathur, HE Dr Linus von Castelmur & Shri R K Mathur
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CONTACT DETAILS
Prashant Kr. Gunjan, Ketchum Sampark Pvt Ltd., +91 9650026623
Rajat Chandihok, Ketchum Sampark Pvt Ltd., +91 9810175728
Varun Chopra, Ketchum Sampark Pvt Ltd., +91 9811241427
Samarth Pathak, TERI, +91 9811347927
Zainab Naeem, TERI, +91 8800286575
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ECONOMY, PEOPLE, BUSINESS SERVICES, ENERGY, GROUPS
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Source: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Monday, July 30, 2012 05:33 PM IST (12:03 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy, People; Business: Business services, Energy companies, Major diversified industrial groups
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Enhancing Energy Efficiency "Crucial" for India's MSME Sector: Experts
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Monday, July 30, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- -- 582,000 tonnes of cumulative reduction of CO2 levels in the MSME sector has been achieved till date
-- The goal is to reduce 1,000,000 tonnes of CO2 in energy-intensive MSMEs by the end of 2014
Experts from The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the Embassy of Switzerland, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)and Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises highlight the need to promote energy efficient technologies and practices in India's MSME sector.
The first-ever National Summit on Energy Efficiency in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)--organised by SAMEEEKSHA, a joint forum comprisingThe Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Embassy of Switzerland, India and Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises-- commenced with fanfare in New Delhi today.
The inaugural session of the Summit featured eminent luminaries and veteran experts including Director General, TERI, Dr. R.K. Pachauri, Ambassador of Switzerland in India, Dr. Linus von Castelmur, Director General, BEE, Dr. Ajay Mathur and Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Mr. R.K. Mathur.
The need to organise this first-of-its-kind event stemmed from the extensive work carried out by TERI in the MSME sector since 1994, with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the BEE, the French Development Agency (AfD), the German Development Agency (GIZ), UNIDO, the World Bank and other donors. Through this platform, the goal has been to obtain energy savings of 20 to 30 percent in MSMEs, thereby reducing CO2 emissions in select energy intensive small scale industry sectors.
Over the years, the cumulative impact of SAMEEEKSHA's joint efforts has been tangible and visible both at the national as well as local scale. Nearly 582,000 tonnes of cumulative reduction of CO2 levels in the MSME sector has been achieved till date. The goal is to reduce 1,000,000 tonnes of CO2 in energy-intensive MSMEs by the end of 2014.
Addressing the gathering, Director General of TERI, Dr. R.K. Pachauri, said, "The MSME sector offers enormous potential for initiatives aimed at improving energy efficiency and overall development. Yet, this potential has till recently been matched "in the reverse" by the low levels of attention to this important sector. The government can play an enabling role in facilitating changes."
There are an estimated 26 million MSME units providing employment to nearly 70 million people in India and the sector accounts for about 45% of India's industrial production and 40% of exports.
However, a large number of these MSME units are energy intensive, with energy accounting for up to 40% of their production costs. In many of these units, the adoption of energy efficient (EE) technology and best operating practices offer enormous potential for energy savings, reduction in CO2 emissions as well as profitability enhancement.
Speaking at the inaugural session of the National Summit, the Ambassador of Switzerland to India, H.E Dr Linus von Castelmur said, "Switzerland is proud to be working with MSME sector in India for over 18 years, with innovative partner networks to design technologies, demonstrate and disseminate energy efficient technologies and by creating enabling environment."
He further added that these technology interventions had resulted in "co-benefits for climate through avoided emissions and for development in terms of local jobs and energy security in the MSME clusters."
Lauding the initiative, Director General, Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Dr. Ajay Mathur, said, "The government has enabled capacity building and pushed enterprises towards energy efficiency. Our challenge is replication of technologies. We look for stronger collaboration with our partners and stakeholders."
The official website of SAMEEEKSHA initiative was also launched at the event, followed by the release of a French Development Agency (AfD) report on benchmarking and mapping energy consumption in Indian MSMEs. The study was conducted by TERI under the overall support and guidance of AfD, BEE and French Environment & Energy Management Agency (ADEME).
Appreciating the efforts of SAMEEEKSHA, Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Dr. R.K. Mathur, said, "Climate change and global economic slowdown need to be factored in by the MSMEs in their endeavour to achieve energy efficiency. The MSMEs have to be competitive while introducing eco-friendly initiatives. We look forward for the outcome of the deliberations, and have great hopes from this Summit."
Nearly 200 representatives from over 100 MSME clusters across India are expected to converge at the two-day Summit to discuss sectoral issues of policy, technology and finance while attempting to define new directions for further action towards the cause.
The National Summit is also being supported by French Development Agency (AfD), Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), and German Development Agency (GIZ).
About SAMEEEKSHA
The Small and Medium Enterprises Energy Efficiency Knowledge Sharing--'SAMEEEKSHA'- aims to synergise the efforts of various institutions working forthe development of MSME sector in India through the promotion of energy efficient technologies and practices.
The forum provides a unique interface between industry experts, technology development specialists, R&D institutions, government bodies, training institutes, funding agencies and academia.
To view the photograph, please click on the link given below:
Right to Left- Dr Ajay Mathur, HE Dr Linus von Castelmur & Shri R K Mathur
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CONTACT DETAILS
Prashant Kr. Gunjan, Ketchum Sampark Pvt Ltd., +91 9650026623
Rajat Chandihok, Ketchum Sampark Pvt Ltd., +91 9810175728
Varun Chopra, Ketchum Sampark Pvt Ltd., +91 9811241427
Samarth Pathak, TERI, +91 9811347927
Zainab Naeem, TERI, +91 8800286575
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ECONOMY, PEOPLE, BUSINESS SERVICES, ENERGY, GROUPS
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BWI: Steria’s First Half 2012 Results Organic Revenue Growth of 3.3% Operating margin of 5.1%
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Steria
Monday, July 30, 2012 03:42 PM IST (10:12 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy; Business: Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst, Information technology, Stock exchanges; Technology
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Steria's First Half 2012 Results Organic Revenue Growth of 3.3% Operating margin of 5.1%
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Monday, July 30, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- -- In a deteriorating first half environment, the Group's activity remained robust with like-for-like revenue growth of +3.3%, highlighting a profile and positioning adapted to a market undergoing transformation.
-- The good commercial momentum was reflected in the pipeline which remains at the level equivalent to that of December 2011 (1.9x projected sales) and 9.3% growth in new orders, leading to an increased book to bill ratio of 1.11 at June 30, 2012.
-- Under the effect of significant pricing pressure and an increase in the inter-contract rate, the operating margin contracted by ?5.9 million on a comparable basis, resulting in a margin rate of 5.1% versus 6.1% during the first half of 20112 .
-- For the full year 2012, the Group expects an operating margin rate of above 6.0%.
-- The Group is working on a project with an objective to generate, on an annual basis, between ?15 million and ?18 million of additional cost savings.
On July 26, 2012, the Supervisory Board of Groupe Steria SCA examined the consolidated financial statements submitted by the General Management.
Second quarter 2012 activity
Second quarter revenues showed organic growth of 0.7% (on a calendar base averaging one day less than in 2011), leading to a 3.3% increase over the first half (calendar base identical to 2011).
This performance was achieved within a weaker trading environment, characterised by pressure on volumes and prices. Within this context, the Group's activity thus demonstrated strong resilience highlighting a profile and positioning adapted to client expectations in a market undergoing a rapid transformation. For example, the recent launches of Workplace On Command, RightApps Management and RightSecurity Services offerings were well received by the market.
Over the quarter, the Group benefited from growth in the Public Sector (+1%), Insurance (+6%), Utilities (+9%) and Transport (+27%) sectors. Banking (-2%) and Telecommunications (-10%) were, however, negatively orientated.
New orders saw strong growth over the quarter in France, Germany and the United Kingdom, driving a 9.3% increase in orders for the whole of the first half relative to the previous year.
At June 30, 2012, the Group's book to bill ratio stood at a satisfactory 1.11 (1.03 at June 30, 2011) and at 1.09 for the only cyclical activities, consulting and systems integration (0.94 at June 30, 2011). As of the same date, the pipeline, measured as a multiple of revenue, amounted to 1.9x (comparable to its level of December 31, 2011).
-- In the United Kingdom, on a like-for-like basis, second quarter revenue growth amounted to 3.4% thanks to the positive trend in the Public sector (+8%), driven by increased activity with the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Justice and the NHS through the NHS SBS entity. New orders saw a strong progression during the second quarter bringing the increase for the first half to 5.1%. At June 30, 2012, the book to bill ratio stood at 1.0 (0.94 at June 30, 2011).
-- In France, like-for-like growth was 4.8% (+9.3% for the first half), driven by strong momentum in the Banking, Insurance and Transport sectors, the latter having been underpinned in particular by the EcoTax contract. There were a number of large contract wins in IT infrastructure transformation (Canal+, JC Decaux, large Ministries, etc.) and information systems transformation including application maintenance activities (a major European bank, public sector, energy sector, etc.). New orders were sharply higher in the second quarter propelling first half order growth to 37.7%. At June 30, 2012, the book to bill ratio stood at 1.32 (1.05 at June 30, 2011).
-- In Germany, organic growth was -6.0% over the quarter (-4.2% for the first half), having been impacted by the difficult situation in the banking sector which represents a large proportion of the Group's revenue in this country. Activity was affected by project delays and significant price pressure. Inversely, new orders, including the Business Intelligence and Application Maintenance areas, experienced an acceleration during the second quarter amounting, at June 30, 2012, to a total identical to that of the previous year. At end June 2012, the book to bill ratio was 1.21 (1.16 at June 30, 2011).
-- The Other Europe region posted a like-for-like decline of 7.2% (-2.1% for the first half), marked by an unfavourable base effect in Scandinavia and Belgium with the ending of the large European projects (Schengen and Visa impact) and by a lengthening in the decision-making cycle, particularly in Scandinavia.
Results for the first half 2012
The first half was marked by stronger pricing pressure than the Group's initial expectations, with the negative impact on the operating margin amounting to some 100 basis points. Most of this effect was offset by productivity gains generated by the transformation programmes deployed across the Group.
At the same time, the climate of extreme caution prevailing amongst clients, marked by project cancellations and delays, was reflected, across the quasi-totality of the Group's geographies, by an increase in the average inter-contract rate relative to the first half 2011 (estimated impact ?6 million).
As a result, despite higher volumes, the Group's operating margin contracted to ?47 million versus ?52.9 million2 in the first half of 2011, resulting in an operating margin rate of 5.1%.
Other operating income and expenses for the half year represented a net expense of ?6.2 million versus a net expense of ?20.7 million in the previous year and notably included ?9 million of net restructuring charges, a non-cash charge of ?7.8 million corresponding to the amortisation of actuarial losses linked to the pension schemes and a ?12.1 million gain linked to the application of the accounting treatment following the NHS SBS full consolidation of from January 1, 2012.
Taking into account a financial result of -?4.2 million and income tax expense of ?8.4 milllion, underlying attributable net income amounted to ?27.5 million versus ?38.3 million in the previous year.
Outlook
The Group is working on a project with an objective to generate, on an annual basis, between ?15 million and ?18 million of additional cost savings.
In an uncertain environment, for the full year 2012, the Group expects like-for-like revenue growth of between +2% and +3.0% and an operating margin rate of above 6.0%.
An information meeting on the first half 2012 results will take place on July 30, 2012 at 9h00 CET by webcast at www.steria.com (investors section).
Next publication: third quarter 2012 revenue on Tuesday October 30, 2012 after the market close.
Appendices: Consolidated income statement, consolidated balance sheet, summary cash flow statement and operating margin rate by geographical region at June 30, 2012.
Steria is listed on Euronext Paris, Eurolist (Section B)
ISIN Code: FR0000072910, Bloomberg Code: RIA FP, Reuters Code: TERI.PA
CAC MID&SMALL 190, CAC MID 100, CAC Soft&CS, CAC Technology
General Indices: SBF 120, SBF 250, SBF 80, IT CAC, NEXT 150
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CONTACT DETAILS
Sachdev Ramakrishna,Director, Marketing, Steria (India)Ltd., +91 9871715438, sachdev.ramakrishna@steria.co.in
Jennifer Lansman, +33 1 34 88 61 27 / +33 6 30 61 62 82, jennifer.lansman@steria.com
Olivier Psaume, +33 1 34 88 55 60 / +33 6 17 64 29 39, olivier.psaume@steria.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ECONOMY, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst, IT, STOCK EXCHANGES, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: Steria
Monday, July 30, 2012 03:42 PM IST (10:12 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy; Business: Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst, Information technology, Stock exchanges; Technology
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Steria's First Half 2012 Results Organic Revenue Growth of 3.3% Operating margin of 5.1%
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Monday, July 30, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- -- In a deteriorating first half environment, the Group's activity remained robust with like-for-like revenue growth of +3.3%, highlighting a profile and positioning adapted to a market undergoing transformation.
-- The good commercial momentum was reflected in the pipeline which remains at the level equivalent to that of December 2011 (1.9x projected sales) and 9.3% growth in new orders, leading to an increased book to bill ratio of 1.11 at June 30, 2012.
-- Under the effect of significant pricing pressure and an increase in the inter-contract rate, the operating margin contracted by ?5.9 million on a comparable basis, resulting in a margin rate of 5.1% versus 6.1% during the first half of 20112 .
-- For the full year 2012, the Group expects an operating margin rate of above 6.0%.
-- The Group is working on a project with an objective to generate, on an annual basis, between ?15 million and ?18 million of additional cost savings.
On July 26, 2012, the Supervisory Board of Groupe Steria SCA examined the consolidated financial statements submitted by the General Management.
Second quarter 2012 activity
Second quarter revenues showed organic growth of 0.7% (on a calendar base averaging one day less than in 2011), leading to a 3.3% increase over the first half (calendar base identical to 2011).
This performance was achieved within a weaker trading environment, characterised by pressure on volumes and prices. Within this context, the Group's activity thus demonstrated strong resilience highlighting a profile and positioning adapted to client expectations in a market undergoing a rapid transformation. For example, the recent launches of Workplace On Command, RightApps Management and RightSecurity Services offerings were well received by the market.
Over the quarter, the Group benefited from growth in the Public Sector (+1%), Insurance (+6%), Utilities (+9%) and Transport (+27%) sectors. Banking (-2%) and Telecommunications (-10%) were, however, negatively orientated.
New orders saw strong growth over the quarter in France, Germany and the United Kingdom, driving a 9.3% increase in orders for the whole of the first half relative to the previous year.
At June 30, 2012, the Group's book to bill ratio stood at a satisfactory 1.11 (1.03 at June 30, 2011) and at 1.09 for the only cyclical activities, consulting and systems integration (0.94 at June 30, 2011). As of the same date, the pipeline, measured as a multiple of revenue, amounted to 1.9x (comparable to its level of December 31, 2011).
-- In the United Kingdom, on a like-for-like basis, second quarter revenue growth amounted to 3.4% thanks to the positive trend in the Public sector (+8%), driven by increased activity with the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Justice and the NHS through the NHS SBS entity. New orders saw a strong progression during the second quarter bringing the increase for the first half to 5.1%. At June 30, 2012, the book to bill ratio stood at 1.0 (0.94 at June 30, 2011).
-- In France, like-for-like growth was 4.8% (+9.3% for the first half), driven by strong momentum in the Banking, Insurance and Transport sectors, the latter having been underpinned in particular by the EcoTax contract. There were a number of large contract wins in IT infrastructure transformation (Canal+, JC Decaux, large Ministries, etc.) and information systems transformation including application maintenance activities (a major European bank, public sector, energy sector, etc.). New orders were sharply higher in the second quarter propelling first half order growth to 37.7%. At June 30, 2012, the book to bill ratio stood at 1.32 (1.05 at June 30, 2011).
-- In Germany, organic growth was -6.0% over the quarter (-4.2% for the first half), having been impacted by the difficult situation in the banking sector which represents a large proportion of the Group's revenue in this country. Activity was affected by project delays and significant price pressure. Inversely, new orders, including the Business Intelligence and Application Maintenance areas, experienced an acceleration during the second quarter amounting, at June 30, 2012, to a total identical to that of the previous year. At end June 2012, the book to bill ratio was 1.21 (1.16 at June 30, 2011).
-- The Other Europe region posted a like-for-like decline of 7.2% (-2.1% for the first half), marked by an unfavourable base effect in Scandinavia and Belgium with the ending of the large European projects (Schengen and Visa impact) and by a lengthening in the decision-making cycle, particularly in Scandinavia.
Results for the first half 2012
The first half was marked by stronger pricing pressure than the Group's initial expectations, with the negative impact on the operating margin amounting to some 100 basis points. Most of this effect was offset by productivity gains generated by the transformation programmes deployed across the Group.
At the same time, the climate of extreme caution prevailing amongst clients, marked by project cancellations and delays, was reflected, across the quasi-totality of the Group's geographies, by an increase in the average inter-contract rate relative to the first half 2011 (estimated impact ?6 million).
As a result, despite higher volumes, the Group's operating margin contracted to ?47 million versus ?52.9 million2 in the first half of 2011, resulting in an operating margin rate of 5.1%.
Other operating income and expenses for the half year represented a net expense of ?6.2 million versus a net expense of ?20.7 million in the previous year and notably included ?9 million of net restructuring charges, a non-cash charge of ?7.8 million corresponding to the amortisation of actuarial losses linked to the pension schemes and a ?12.1 million gain linked to the application of the accounting treatment following the NHS SBS full consolidation of from January 1, 2012.
Taking into account a financial result of -?4.2 million and income tax expense of ?8.4 milllion, underlying attributable net income amounted to ?27.5 million versus ?38.3 million in the previous year.
Outlook
The Group is working on a project with an objective to generate, on an annual basis, between ?15 million and ?18 million of additional cost savings.
In an uncertain environment, for the full year 2012, the Group expects like-for-like revenue growth of between +2% and +3.0% and an operating margin rate of above 6.0%.
An information meeting on the first half 2012 results will take place on July 30, 2012 at 9h00 CET by webcast at www.steria.com (investors section).
Next publication: third quarter 2012 revenue on Tuesday October 30, 2012 after the market close.
Appendices: Consolidated income statement, consolidated balance sheet, summary cash flow statement and operating margin rate by geographical region at June 30, 2012.
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BWI: Hockey India Signs Multi-Year Broadcast Deal with ESPN STAR Sports for the Soon to be Launched Hockey India League (HIL)
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: ESPN STAR Sports
Monday, July 30, 2012 02:04 PM IST (08:34 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, People, Sports; Business: Business services, Media & entertainment, Sports
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Hockey India Signs Multi-Year Broadcast Deal with ESPN STAR Sports for the Soon to be Launched Hockey India League (HIL)
The FIH sanctioned league will see the best of national and international hockey stars in action through 6 franchises across 33 matches every year
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Monday, July 30, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast all international hockey test matches under HI to be played in India for the next 5 years
--ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast all matches of the HI Professional Hockey League
--FIH approved league will feature biggest hockey stars from India and abroad
--League will comprise at least six franchise hockey teams; annual league will feature 33 matches
--Broadcast deal also covers telecast of at least 5 international hockey test matches under HI every year for 5 years
Hockey India entered into a multi-year broadcast agreement with leading sports broadcaster ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast the soon to be launched Hockey India League (HIL). ESPN STAR Sports will also cover all international hockey test matches under Hockey India to be played in India for the next 5 years.
In a multi-year deal, ESPN STAR Sports has been granted global telecast rights for the professional hockey league. The FIH approved league will see the best of national as well as international hockey stars showcase their prowess. The first edition of the league is expected to be played in the month of January 2013. The league will comprise of at least six franchise hockey teams and will feature 33 hockey matches to be played in prime time in state-of-the-art stadia across the country. All teams will play each other on a home and away basis (30 league matches) followed by 2 semifinals and the final.
Hockey India further announced that ESPN STAR Sports has the global broadcast rights to telecast at least 5 international hockey test matches every year under Hockey India to be played in India for the next 5 years. The number of matches that India will play against top quality international opposition could go up depending on the finalization of the series schedule.
Hockey India Secretary General and Chairman, Hockey India League, Dr. Narinder Batra, said, "We are delighted to have ESPN STAR Sports as our broadcast partners. Hockey India has a clear vision - we want to revive the glory days of hockey in India and drive popularity of the game across the country. This partnership with ESPN STAR Sports will play a key role in our overall plans."
Speaking on the professional hockey league, Batra, added, "The proposed league (HIL) will be the biggest initiative that hockey has ever seen in India. We have been working out the details for months now and I am glad to announce that things are quickly falling into place. I am confident that our partners ESPN STAR Sports will help us deliver a flawless world class product."
Peter Hutton, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports, said, "Hockey is close to our heart and we will drive all our efforts to make this league a success."
"We are also delighted to have all international hockey test matches under Hockey India to be played in India on our networks for a 5 year period. I look forward to some memorable occasions and a new era for Indian hockey," added Peter.
About ESPN STAR Sports
ESPN STAR Sports is a 50:50 joint venture between two of the world's leading cable and satellite broadcasters. As Asia's biggest sports content provider, ESPN STAR Sports combines the strengths and resources of its parent companies - Walt Disney (ESPN, Inc.) and News Corporation Limited (STAR) - to deliver a diverse array of international and regional sports to fans across multiple platforms.
ESPN STAR Sports features a comprehensive portfolio of multimedia assets including its television networks (ESPN, STAR Sports, STAR Cricket, ESPNEWS, ESPN HD, STAR Cricket HD), broadband network (ESPN Player), digital content services (espnstar.com, mobileESPN), and its on-ground Event Management Group with the aim to engage and entertain sports fans anytime, anyplace.
ESPN STAR Sports showcases an unparalleled variety of premier sports from around the globe featuring some of the most iconic sports events to viewers across 24 countries in Asia through its 25 television networks and 3 broadband networks, each localized to deliver differentiated programming to meet diverse needs of Asian sports fans.
To view the photograph, please click on the link given below:
Peter Hutton, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports (on the right) and Elena Norman, CEO, Hockey India formalising the broadcast contract of Hockey India League and international matches to be played in India under the aegis of Hockey India.
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Sameer Bajaj, ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd, +91 9811222700, sameerb@espnstar.co.in
Supriya Gupta, ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd, +91 9899552515, supriyaG@espnstar.co.in
Sukriti Kalra, IPAN H&K, +91 9910393262, skalra@ipanhillandknowlton.com
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Source: ESPN STAR Sports
Monday, July 30, 2012 02:04 PM IST (08:34 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, People, Sports; Business: Business services, Media & entertainment, Sports
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Hockey India Signs Multi-Year Broadcast Deal with ESPN STAR Sports for the Soon to be Launched Hockey India League (HIL)
The FIH sanctioned league will see the best of national and international hockey stars in action through 6 franchises across 33 matches every year
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Monday, July 30, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast all international hockey test matches under HI to be played in India for the next 5 years
--ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast all matches of the HI Professional Hockey League
--FIH approved league will feature biggest hockey stars from India and abroad
--League will comprise at least six franchise hockey teams; annual league will feature 33 matches
--Broadcast deal also covers telecast of at least 5 international hockey test matches under HI every year for 5 years
Hockey India entered into a multi-year broadcast agreement with leading sports broadcaster ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast the soon to be launched Hockey India League (HIL). ESPN STAR Sports will also cover all international hockey test matches under Hockey India to be played in India for the next 5 years.
In a multi-year deal, ESPN STAR Sports has been granted global telecast rights for the professional hockey league. The FIH approved league will see the best of national as well as international hockey stars showcase their prowess. The first edition of the league is expected to be played in the month of January 2013. The league will comprise of at least six franchise hockey teams and will feature 33 hockey matches to be played in prime time in state-of-the-art stadia across the country. All teams will play each other on a home and away basis (30 league matches) followed by 2 semifinals and the final.
Hockey India further announced that ESPN STAR Sports has the global broadcast rights to telecast at least 5 international hockey test matches every year under Hockey India to be played in India for the next 5 years. The number of matches that India will play against top quality international opposition could go up depending on the finalization of the series schedule.
Hockey India Secretary General and Chairman, Hockey India League, Dr. Narinder Batra, said, "We are delighted to have ESPN STAR Sports as our broadcast partners. Hockey India has a clear vision - we want to revive the glory days of hockey in India and drive popularity of the game across the country. This partnership with ESPN STAR Sports will play a key role in our overall plans."
Speaking on the professional hockey league, Batra, added, "The proposed league (HIL) will be the biggest initiative that hockey has ever seen in India. We have been working out the details for months now and I am glad to announce that things are quickly falling into place. I am confident that our partners ESPN STAR Sports will help us deliver a flawless world class product."
Peter Hutton, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports, said, "Hockey is close to our heart and we will drive all our efforts to make this league a success."
"We are also delighted to have all international hockey test matches under Hockey India to be played in India on our networks for a 5 year period. I look forward to some memorable occasions and a new era for Indian hockey," added Peter.
About ESPN STAR Sports
ESPN STAR Sports is a 50:50 joint venture between two of the world's leading cable and satellite broadcasters. As Asia's biggest sports content provider, ESPN STAR Sports combines the strengths and resources of its parent companies - Walt Disney (ESPN, Inc.) and News Corporation Limited (STAR) - to deliver a diverse array of international and regional sports to fans across multiple platforms.
ESPN STAR Sports features a comprehensive portfolio of multimedia assets including its television networks (ESPN, STAR Sports, STAR Cricket, ESPNEWS, ESPN HD, STAR Cricket HD), broadband network (ESPN Player), digital content services (espnstar.com, mobileESPN), and its on-ground Event Management Group with the aim to engage and entertain sports fans anytime, anyplace.
ESPN STAR Sports showcases an unparalleled variety of premier sports from around the globe featuring some of the most iconic sports events to viewers across 24 countries in Asia through its 25 television networks and 3 broadband networks, each localized to deliver differentiated programming to meet diverse needs of Asian sports fans.
To view the photograph, please click on the link given below:
Peter Hutton, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports (on the right) and Elena Norman, CEO, Hockey India formalising the broadcast contract of Hockey India League and international matches to be played in India under the aegis of Hockey India.
For picture(s)/data to illustrate this release click below:
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CONTACT DETAILS
Sameer Bajaj, ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd, +91 9811222700, sameerb@espnstar.co.in
Supriya Gupta, ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd, +91 9899552515, supriyaG@espnstar.co.in
Sukriti Kalra, IPAN H&K, +91 9910393262, skalra@ipanhillandknowlton.com
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BWI: Hockey India Signs Multi-Year Broadcast Deal with ESPN STAR Sports for the Soon to be Launched Hockey India League (HIL)
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: ESPN STAR Sports
Monday, July 30, 2012 02:04 PM IST (08:34 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, People, Sports; Business: Business services, Media & entertainment, Sports
--------------------------------------------------
Hockey India Signs Multi-Year Broadcast Deal with ESPN STAR Sports for the Soon to be Launched Hockey India League (HIL)
The FIH sanctioned league will see the best of national and international hockey stars in action through 6 franchises across 33 matches every year
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Monday, July 30, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast all international hockey test matches under HI to be played in India for the next 5 years
--ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast all matches of the HI Professional Hockey League
--FIH approved league will feature biggest hockey stars from India and abroad
--League will comprise at least six franchise hockey teams; annual league will feature 33 matches
--Broadcast deal also covers telecast of at least 5 international hockey test matches under HI every year for 5 years
Hockey India entered into a multi-year broadcast agreement with leading sports broadcaster ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast the soon to be launched Hockey India League (HIL). ESPN STAR Sports will also cover all international hockey test matches under Hockey India to be played in India for the next 5 years.
In a multi-year deal, ESPN STAR Sports has been granted global telecast rights for the professional hockey league. The FIH approved league will see the best of national as well as international hockey stars showcase their prowess. The first edition of the league is expected to be played in the month of January 2013. The league will comprise of at least six franchise hockey teams and will feature 33 hockey matches to be played in prime time in state-of-the-art stadia across the country. All teams will play each other on a home and away basis (30 league matches) followed by 2 semifinals and the final.
Hockey India further announced that ESPN STAR Sports has the global broadcast rights to telecast at least 5 international hockey test matches every year under Hockey India to be played in India for the next 5 years. The number of matches that India will play against top quality international opposition could go up depending on the finalization of the series schedule.
Hockey India Secretary General and Chairman, Hockey India League, Dr. Narinder Batra, said, "We are delighted to have ESPN STAR Sports as our broadcast partners. Hockey India has a clear vision - we want to revive the glory days of hockey in India and drive popularity of the game across the country. This partnership with ESPN STAR Sports will play a key role in our overall plans."
Speaking on the professional hockey league, Batra, added, "The proposed league (HIL) will be the biggest initiative that hockey has ever seen in India. We have been working out the details for months now and I am glad to announce that things are quickly falling into place. I am confident that our partners ESPN STAR Sports will help us deliver a flawless world class product."
Peter Hutton, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports, said, "Hockey is close to our heart and we will drive all our efforts to make this league a success."
"We are also delighted to have all international hockey test matches under Hockey India to be played in India on our networks for a 5 year period. I look forward to some memorable occasions and a new era for Indian hockey," added Peter.
About ESPN STAR Sports
ESPN STAR Sports is a 50:50 joint venture between two of the world's leading cable and satellite broadcasters. As Asia's biggest sports content provider, ESPN STAR Sports combines the strengths and resources of its parent companies - Walt Disney (ESPN, Inc.) and News Corporation Limited (STAR) - to deliver a diverse array of international and regional sports to fans across multiple platforms.
ESPN STAR Sports features a comprehensive portfolio of multimedia assets including its television networks (ESPN, STAR Sports, STAR Cricket, ESPNEWS, ESPN HD, STAR Cricket HD), broadband network (ESPN Player), digital content services (espnstar.com, mobileESPN), and its on-ground Event Management Group with the aim to engage and entertain sports fans anytime, anyplace.
ESPN STAR Sports showcases an unparalleled variety of premier sports from around the globe featuring some of the most iconic sports events to viewers across 24 countries in Asia through its 25 television networks and 3 broadband networks, each localized to deliver differentiated programming to meet diverse needs of Asian sports fans.
To view the photograph, please click on the link given below:
Peter Hutton, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports (on the right) and Elena Norman, CEO, Hockey India formalising the broadcast contract of Hockey India League and international matches to be played in India under the aegis of Hockey India.
For picture(s)/data to illustrate this release click below:
http://www.BusinessWireIndia.com/attachments/HIL-ESS1.jpg
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CONTACT DETAILS
Sameer Bajaj, ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd, +91 9811222700, sameerb@espnstar.co.in
Supriya Gupta, ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd, +91 9899552515, supriyaG@espnstar.co.in
Sukriti Kalra, IPAN H&K, +91 9910393262, skalra@ipanhillandknowlton.com
KEYWORDS
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Source: ESPN STAR Sports
Monday, July 30, 2012 02:04 PM IST (08:34 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, People, Sports; Business: Business services, Media & entertainment, Sports
--------------------------------------------------
Hockey India Signs Multi-Year Broadcast Deal with ESPN STAR Sports for the Soon to be Launched Hockey India League (HIL)
The FIH sanctioned league will see the best of national and international hockey stars in action through 6 franchises across 33 matches every year
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Monday, July 30, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast all international hockey test matches under HI to be played in India for the next 5 years
--ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast all matches of the HI Professional Hockey League
--FIH approved league will feature biggest hockey stars from India and abroad
--League will comprise at least six franchise hockey teams; annual league will feature 33 matches
--Broadcast deal also covers telecast of at least 5 international hockey test matches under HI every year for 5 years
Hockey India entered into a multi-year broadcast agreement with leading sports broadcaster ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast the soon to be launched Hockey India League (HIL). ESPN STAR Sports will also cover all international hockey test matches under Hockey India to be played in India for the next 5 years.
In a multi-year deal, ESPN STAR Sports has been granted global telecast rights for the professional hockey league. The FIH approved league will see the best of national as well as international hockey stars showcase their prowess. The first edition of the league is expected to be played in the month of January 2013. The league will comprise of at least six franchise hockey teams and will feature 33 hockey matches to be played in prime time in state-of-the-art stadia across the country. All teams will play each other on a home and away basis (30 league matches) followed by 2 semifinals and the final.
Hockey India further announced that ESPN STAR Sports has the global broadcast rights to telecast at least 5 international hockey test matches every year under Hockey India to be played in India for the next 5 years. The number of matches that India will play against top quality international opposition could go up depending on the finalization of the series schedule.
Hockey India Secretary General and Chairman, Hockey India League, Dr. Narinder Batra, said, "We are delighted to have ESPN STAR Sports as our broadcast partners. Hockey India has a clear vision - we want to revive the glory days of hockey in India and drive popularity of the game across the country. This partnership with ESPN STAR Sports will play a key role in our overall plans."
Speaking on the professional hockey league, Batra, added, "The proposed league (HIL) will be the biggest initiative that hockey has ever seen in India. We have been working out the details for months now and I am glad to announce that things are quickly falling into place. I am confident that our partners ESPN STAR Sports will help us deliver a flawless world class product."
Peter Hutton, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports, said, "Hockey is close to our heart and we will drive all our efforts to make this league a success."
"We are also delighted to have all international hockey test matches under Hockey India to be played in India on our networks for a 5 year period. I look forward to some memorable occasions and a new era for Indian hockey," added Peter.
About ESPN STAR Sports
ESPN STAR Sports is a 50:50 joint venture between two of the world's leading cable and satellite broadcasters. As Asia's biggest sports content provider, ESPN STAR Sports combines the strengths and resources of its parent companies - Walt Disney (ESPN, Inc.) and News Corporation Limited (STAR) - to deliver a diverse array of international and regional sports to fans across multiple platforms.
ESPN STAR Sports features a comprehensive portfolio of multimedia assets including its television networks (ESPN, STAR Sports, STAR Cricket, ESPNEWS, ESPN HD, STAR Cricket HD), broadband network (ESPN Player), digital content services (espnstar.com, mobileESPN), and its on-ground Event Management Group with the aim to engage and entertain sports fans anytime, anyplace.
ESPN STAR Sports showcases an unparalleled variety of premier sports from around the globe featuring some of the most iconic sports events to viewers across 24 countries in Asia through its 25 television networks and 3 broadband networks, each localized to deliver differentiated programming to meet diverse needs of Asian sports fans.
To view the photograph, please click on the link given below:
Peter Hutton, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports (on the right) and Elena Norman, CEO, Hockey India formalising the broadcast contract of Hockey India League and international matches to be played in India under the aegis of Hockey India.
For picture(s)/data to illustrate this release click below:
http://www.BusinessWireIndia.com/attachments/HIL-ESS1.jpg
HIL-ESS1.jpg
CONTACT DETAILS
Sameer Bajaj, ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd, +91 9811222700, sameerb@espnstar.co.in
Supriya Gupta, ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd, +91 9899552515, supriyaG@espnstar.co.in
Sukriti Kalra, IPAN H&K, +91 9910393262, skalra@ipanhillandknowlton.com
KEYWORDS
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BWI: Hockey India Signs Multi-Year Broadcast Deal with ESPN STAR Sports for the Soon to be Launched Hockey India League (HIL)
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: ESPN STAR Sports
Monday, July 30, 2012 02:04 PM IST (08:34 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, People, Sports; Business: Business services, Media & entertainment, Sports
--------------------------------------------------
Hockey India Signs Multi-Year Broadcast Deal with ESPN STAR Sports for the Soon to be Launched Hockey India League (HIL)
The FIH sanctioned league will see the best of national and international hockey stars in action through 6 franchises across 33 matches every year
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Monday, July 30, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast all international hockey test matches under HI to be played in India for the next 5 years
--ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast all matches of the HI Professional Hockey League
--FIH approved league will feature biggest hockey stars from India and abroad
--League will comprise at least six franchise hockey teams; annual league will feature 33 matches
--Broadcast deal also covers telecast of at least 5 international hockey test matches under HI every year for 5 years
Hockey India entered into a multi-year broadcast agreement with leading sports broadcaster ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast the soon to be launched Hockey India League (HIL). ESPN STAR Sports will also cover all international hockey test matches under Hockey India to be played in India for the next 5 years.
In a multi-year deal, ESPN STAR Sports has been granted global telecast rights for the professional hockey league. The FIH approved league will see the best of national as well as international hockey stars showcase their prowess. The first edition of the league is expected to be played in the month of January 2013. The league will comprise of at least six franchise hockey teams and will feature 33 hockey matches to be played in prime time in state-of-the-art stadia across the country. All teams will play each other on a home and away basis (30 league matches) followed by 2 semifinals and the final.
Hockey India further announced that ESPN STAR Sports has the global broadcast rights to telecast at least 5 international hockey test matches every year under Hockey India to be played in India for the next 5 years. The number of matches that India will play against top quality international opposition could go up depending on the finalization of the series schedule.
Hockey India Secretary General and Chairman, Hockey India League, Dr. Narinder Batra, said, "We are delighted to have ESPN STAR Sports as our broadcast partners. Hockey India has a clear vision - we want to revive the glory days of hockey in India and drive popularity of the game across the country. This partnership with ESPN STAR Sports will play a key role in our overall plans."
Speaking on the professional hockey league, Batra, added, "The proposed league (HIL) will be the biggest initiative that hockey has ever seen in India. We have been working out the details for months now and I am glad to announce that things are quickly falling into place. I am confident that our partners ESPN STAR Sports will help us deliver a flawless world class product."
Peter Hutton, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports, said, "Hockey is close to our heart and we will drive all our efforts to make this league a success."
"We are also delighted to have all international hockey test matches under Hockey India to be played in India on our networks for a 5 year period. I look forward to some memorable occasions and a new era for Indian hockey," added Peter.
About ESPN STAR Sports
ESPN STAR Sports is a 50:50 joint venture between two of the world's leading cable and satellite broadcasters. As Asia's biggest sports content provider, ESPN STAR Sports combines the strengths and resources of its parent companies - Walt Disney (ESPN, Inc.) and News Corporation Limited (STAR) - to deliver a diverse array of international and regional sports to fans across multiple platforms.
ESPN STAR Sports features a comprehensive portfolio of multimedia assets including its television networks (ESPN, STAR Sports, STAR Cricket, ESPNEWS, ESPN HD, STAR Cricket HD), broadband network (ESPN Player), digital content services (espnstar.com, mobileESPN), and its on-ground Event Management Group with the aim to engage and entertain sports fans anytime, anyplace.
ESPN STAR Sports showcases an unparalleled variety of premier sports from around the globe featuring some of the most iconic sports events to viewers across 24 countries in Asia through its 25 television networks and 3 broadband networks, each localized to deliver differentiated programming to meet diverse needs of Asian sports fans.
To view the photograph, please click on the link given below:
Peter Hutton, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports (on the right) and Elena Norman, CEO, Hockey India formalising the broadcast contract of Hockey India League and international matches to be played in India under the aegis of Hockey India.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Sameer Bajaj, ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd, +91 9811222700, sameerb@espnstar.co.in
Supriya Gupta, ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd, +91 9899552515, supriyaG@espnstar.co.in
Sukriti Kalra, IPAN H&K, +91 9910393262, skalra@ipanhillandknowlton.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ENTERTAINMENT, PEOPLE, SPORTS, BUSINESS SERVICES, MEDIA
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Source: ESPN STAR Sports
Monday, July 30, 2012 02:04 PM IST (08:34 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, People, Sports; Business: Business services, Media & entertainment, Sports
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Hockey India Signs Multi-Year Broadcast Deal with ESPN STAR Sports for the Soon to be Launched Hockey India League (HIL)
The FIH sanctioned league will see the best of national and international hockey stars in action through 6 franchises across 33 matches every year
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Monday, July 30, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast all international hockey test matches under HI to be played in India for the next 5 years
--ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast all matches of the HI Professional Hockey League
--FIH approved league will feature biggest hockey stars from India and abroad
--League will comprise at least six franchise hockey teams; annual league will feature 33 matches
--Broadcast deal also covers telecast of at least 5 international hockey test matches under HI every year for 5 years
Hockey India entered into a multi-year broadcast agreement with leading sports broadcaster ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast the soon to be launched Hockey India League (HIL). ESPN STAR Sports will also cover all international hockey test matches under Hockey India to be played in India for the next 5 years.
In a multi-year deal, ESPN STAR Sports has been granted global telecast rights for the professional hockey league. The FIH approved league will see the best of national as well as international hockey stars showcase their prowess. The first edition of the league is expected to be played in the month of January 2013. The league will comprise of at least six franchise hockey teams and will feature 33 hockey matches to be played in prime time in state-of-the-art stadia across the country. All teams will play each other on a home and away basis (30 league matches) followed by 2 semifinals and the final.
Hockey India further announced that ESPN STAR Sports has the global broadcast rights to telecast at least 5 international hockey test matches every year under Hockey India to be played in India for the next 5 years. The number of matches that India will play against top quality international opposition could go up depending on the finalization of the series schedule.
Hockey India Secretary General and Chairman, Hockey India League, Dr. Narinder Batra, said, "We are delighted to have ESPN STAR Sports as our broadcast partners. Hockey India has a clear vision - we want to revive the glory days of hockey in India and drive popularity of the game across the country. This partnership with ESPN STAR Sports will play a key role in our overall plans."
Speaking on the professional hockey league, Batra, added, "The proposed league (HIL) will be the biggest initiative that hockey has ever seen in India. We have been working out the details for months now and I am glad to announce that things are quickly falling into place. I am confident that our partners ESPN STAR Sports will help us deliver a flawless world class product."
Peter Hutton, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports, said, "Hockey is close to our heart and we will drive all our efforts to make this league a success."
"We are also delighted to have all international hockey test matches under Hockey India to be played in India on our networks for a 5 year period. I look forward to some memorable occasions and a new era for Indian hockey," added Peter.
About ESPN STAR Sports
ESPN STAR Sports is a 50:50 joint venture between two of the world's leading cable and satellite broadcasters. As Asia's biggest sports content provider, ESPN STAR Sports combines the strengths and resources of its parent companies - Walt Disney (ESPN, Inc.) and News Corporation Limited (STAR) - to deliver a diverse array of international and regional sports to fans across multiple platforms.
ESPN STAR Sports features a comprehensive portfolio of multimedia assets including its television networks (ESPN, STAR Sports, STAR Cricket, ESPNEWS, ESPN HD, STAR Cricket HD), broadband network (ESPN Player), digital content services (espnstar.com, mobileESPN), and its on-ground Event Management Group with the aim to engage and entertain sports fans anytime, anyplace.
ESPN STAR Sports showcases an unparalleled variety of premier sports from around the globe featuring some of the most iconic sports events to viewers across 24 countries in Asia through its 25 television networks and 3 broadband networks, each localized to deliver differentiated programming to meet diverse needs of Asian sports fans.
To view the photograph, please click on the link given below:
Peter Hutton, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports (on the right) and Elena Norman, CEO, Hockey India formalising the broadcast contract of Hockey India League and international matches to be played in India under the aegis of Hockey India.
For picture(s)/data to illustrate this release click below:
http://www.BusinessWireIndia.com/attachments/HIL-ESS1.jpg
HIL-ESS1.jpg
CONTACT DETAILS
Sameer Bajaj, ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd, +91 9811222700, sameerb@espnstar.co.in
Supriya Gupta, ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd, +91 9899552515, supriyaG@espnstar.co.in
Sukriti Kalra, IPAN H&K, +91 9910393262, skalra@ipanhillandknowlton.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ENTERTAINMENT, PEOPLE, SPORTS, BUSINESS SERVICES, MEDIA
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BWI: Hockey India Signs Multi-Year Broadcast Deal with ESPN STAR Sports for the Soon to be Launched Hockey India League (HIL)
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: ESPN STAR Sports
Monday, July 30, 2012 02:04 PM IST (08:34 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, People, Sports; Business: Business services, Media & entertainment, Sports
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Hockey India Signs Multi-Year Broadcast Deal with ESPN STAR Sports for the Soon to be Launched Hockey India League (HIL)
The FIH sanctioned league will see the best of national and international hockey stars in action through 6 franchises across 33 matches every year
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Monday, July 30, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast all international hockey test matches under HI to be played in India for the next 5 years
--ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast all matches of the HI Professional Hockey League
--FIH approved league will feature biggest hockey stars from India and abroad
--League will comprise at least six franchise hockey teams; annual league will feature 33 matches
--Broadcast deal also covers telecast of at least 5 international hockey test matches under HI every year for 5 years
Hockey India entered into a multi-year broadcast agreement with leading sports broadcaster ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast the soon to be launched Hockey India League (HIL). ESPN STAR Sports will also cover all international hockey test matches under Hockey India to be played in India for the next 5 years.
In a multi-year deal, ESPN STAR Sports has been granted global telecast rights for the professional hockey league. The FIH approved league will see the best of national as well as international hockey stars showcase their prowess. The first edition of the league is expected to be played in the month of January 2013. The league will comprise of at least six franchise hockey teams and will feature 33 hockey matches to be played in prime time in state-of-the-art stadia across the country. All teams will play each other on a home and away basis (30 league matches) followed by 2 semifinals and the final.
Hockey India further announced that ESPN STAR Sports has the global broadcast rights to telecast at least 5 international hockey test matches every year under Hockey India to be played in India for the next 5 years. The number of matches that India will play against top quality international opposition could go up depending on the finalization of the series schedule.
Hockey India Secretary General and Chairman, Hockey India League, Dr. Narinder Batra, said, "We are delighted to have ESPN STAR Sports as our broadcast partners. Hockey India has a clear vision - we want to revive the glory days of hockey in India and drive popularity of the game across the country. This partnership with ESPN STAR Sports will play a key role in our overall plans."
Speaking on the professional hockey league, Batra, added, "The proposed league (HIL) will be the biggest initiative that hockey has ever seen in India. We have been working out the details for months now and I am glad to announce that things are quickly falling into place. I am confident that our partners ESPN STAR Sports will help us deliver a flawless world class product."
Peter Hutton, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports, said, "Hockey is close to our heart and we will drive all our efforts to make this league a success."
"We are also delighted to have all international hockey test matches under Hockey India to be played in India on our networks for a 5 year period. I look forward to some memorable occasions and a new era for Indian hockey," added Peter.
About ESPN STAR Sports
ESPN STAR Sports is a 50:50 joint venture between two of the world's leading cable and satellite broadcasters. As Asia's biggest sports content provider, ESPN STAR Sports combines the strengths and resources of its parent companies - Walt Disney (ESPN, Inc.) and News Corporation Limited (STAR) - to deliver a diverse array of international and regional sports to fans across multiple platforms.
ESPN STAR Sports features a comprehensive portfolio of multimedia assets including its television networks (ESPN, STAR Sports, STAR Cricket, ESPNEWS, ESPN HD, STAR Cricket HD), broadband network (ESPN Player), digital content services (espnstar.com, mobileESPN), and its on-ground Event Management Group with the aim to engage and entertain sports fans anytime, anyplace.
ESPN STAR Sports showcases an unparalleled variety of premier sports from around the globe featuring some of the most iconic sports events to viewers across 24 countries in Asia through its 25 television networks and 3 broadband networks, each localized to deliver differentiated programming to meet diverse needs of Asian sports fans.
To view the photograph, please click on the link given below:
Peter Hutton, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports (on the right) and Elena Norman, CEO, Hockey India formalising the broadcast contract of Hockey India League and international matches to be played in India under the aegis of Hockey India.
For picture(s)/data to illustrate this release click below:
http://www.BusinessWireIndia.com/attachments/HIL-ESS1.jpg
HIL-ESS1.jpg
CONTACT DETAILS
Sameer Bajaj, ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd, +91 9811222700, sameerb@espnstar.co.in
Supriya Gupta, ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd, +91 9899552515, supriyaG@espnstar.co.in
Sukriti Kalra, IPAN H&K, +91 9910393262, skalra@ipanhillandknowlton.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ENTERTAINMENT, PEOPLE, SPORTS, BUSINESS SERVICES, MEDIA
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Source: ESPN STAR Sports
Monday, July 30, 2012 02:04 PM IST (08:34 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, People, Sports; Business: Business services, Media & entertainment, Sports
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Hockey India Signs Multi-Year Broadcast Deal with ESPN STAR Sports for the Soon to be Launched Hockey India League (HIL)
The FIH sanctioned league will see the best of national and international hockey stars in action through 6 franchises across 33 matches every year
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Monday, July 30, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast all international hockey test matches under HI to be played in India for the next 5 years
--ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast all matches of the HI Professional Hockey League
--FIH approved league will feature biggest hockey stars from India and abroad
--League will comprise at least six franchise hockey teams; annual league will feature 33 matches
--Broadcast deal also covers telecast of at least 5 international hockey test matches under HI every year for 5 years
Hockey India entered into a multi-year broadcast agreement with leading sports broadcaster ESPN STAR Sports to exclusively broadcast the soon to be launched Hockey India League (HIL). ESPN STAR Sports will also cover all international hockey test matches under Hockey India to be played in India for the next 5 years.
In a multi-year deal, ESPN STAR Sports has been granted global telecast rights for the professional hockey league. The FIH approved league will see the best of national as well as international hockey stars showcase their prowess. The first edition of the league is expected to be played in the month of January 2013. The league will comprise of at least six franchise hockey teams and will feature 33 hockey matches to be played in prime time in state-of-the-art stadia across the country. All teams will play each other on a home and away basis (30 league matches) followed by 2 semifinals and the final.
Hockey India further announced that ESPN STAR Sports has the global broadcast rights to telecast at least 5 international hockey test matches every year under Hockey India to be played in India for the next 5 years. The number of matches that India will play against top quality international opposition could go up depending on the finalization of the series schedule.
Hockey India Secretary General and Chairman, Hockey India League, Dr. Narinder Batra, said, "We are delighted to have ESPN STAR Sports as our broadcast partners. Hockey India has a clear vision - we want to revive the glory days of hockey in India and drive popularity of the game across the country. This partnership with ESPN STAR Sports will play a key role in our overall plans."
Speaking on the professional hockey league, Batra, added, "The proposed league (HIL) will be the biggest initiative that hockey has ever seen in India. We have been working out the details for months now and I am glad to announce that things are quickly falling into place. I am confident that our partners ESPN STAR Sports will help us deliver a flawless world class product."
Peter Hutton, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports, said, "Hockey is close to our heart and we will drive all our efforts to make this league a success."
"We are also delighted to have all international hockey test matches under Hockey India to be played in India on our networks for a 5 year period. I look forward to some memorable occasions and a new era for Indian hockey," added Peter.
About ESPN STAR Sports
ESPN STAR Sports is a 50:50 joint venture between two of the world's leading cable and satellite broadcasters. As Asia's biggest sports content provider, ESPN STAR Sports combines the strengths and resources of its parent companies - Walt Disney (ESPN, Inc.) and News Corporation Limited (STAR) - to deliver a diverse array of international and regional sports to fans across multiple platforms.
ESPN STAR Sports features a comprehensive portfolio of multimedia assets including its television networks (ESPN, STAR Sports, STAR Cricket, ESPNEWS, ESPN HD, STAR Cricket HD), broadband network (ESPN Player), digital content services (espnstar.com, mobileESPN), and its on-ground Event Management Group with the aim to engage and entertain sports fans anytime, anyplace.
ESPN STAR Sports showcases an unparalleled variety of premier sports from around the globe featuring some of the most iconic sports events to viewers across 24 countries in Asia through its 25 television networks and 3 broadband networks, each localized to deliver differentiated programming to meet diverse needs of Asian sports fans.
To view the photograph, please click on the link given below:
Peter Hutton, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports (on the right) and Elena Norman, CEO, Hockey India formalising the broadcast contract of Hockey India League and international matches to be played in India under the aegis of Hockey India.
For picture(s)/data to illustrate this release click below:
http://www.BusinessWireIndia.com/attachments/HIL-ESS1.jpg
HIL-ESS1.jpg
CONTACT DETAILS
Sameer Bajaj, ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd, +91 9811222700, sameerb@espnstar.co.in
Supriya Gupta, ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd, +91 9899552515, supriyaG@espnstar.co.in
Sukriti Kalra, IPAN H&K, +91 9910393262, skalra@ipanhillandknowlton.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ENTERTAINMENT, PEOPLE, SPORTS, BUSINESS SERVICES, MEDIA
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BWI: GVK Bioscience’s Ahmedabad Clinical Pharmacology Unit Successfully Clears the USFDA Audit
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: GVK Biosciences Private Limited
Monday, July 30, 2012 12:30 PM IST (07:00 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, People; Business: Business services, Chemicals, Healthcare, biotechnology & pharmaceutical; Technology
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GVK Bioscience's Ahmedabad Clinical Pharmacology Unit Successfully Clears the USFDA Audit
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, Monday, July 30, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- GVK Biosciences, Asia's leading Contract Research Organization today announced that its Ahmedabad Clinical Pharmacology Unit successfully cleared the US FDA Audit with zero 483s/observations from the agency. USFDA visited and audited a First-to-File study for one of GVK BIO's customers.
The GVK BIO Ahmedabad facility, commissioned in 2010, has 3 clinics with 110 beds. The facility has been inspected and approved by Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), ANVISA-Brazil and Ministry of Health (MoH)-Turkey. The Ahmedabad facility carries out Bioavailability and Bioequivalence (BA/BE) studies that are submitted to various regulatory agencies including FDA, TGA (Australia), European Regulatory agencies, Health Canada, ANVISA-Brazil and MoH (Turkey).
Manni Kantipudi, Chief Executive Officer, GVK BIO said "This is a clear testimony of the high standards of quality and processes followed at GVK BIO. The Sponsor can now carry out BA/BE studies at either of our sites, Ahmedabad or Hyderabad, with a wider choice of population and capacities". The Ahmedabad clinical facility has the capability to execute BA/BE studies in healthy human volunteers, in special populations and can conduct some patient based studies.
The Ahmedabad success comes on the heels of regulatory joint inspection by FDA, ANSM (France), AGES (Austria) and WHO, of the GVK BIO Hyderabad facility. This inspection was the first joint inspection of a CRO by the four agencies. GVK BIO received zero 483s by FDA in this joint inspection. The GVK BIO Hyderabad facility is a full service provider of BA/BE services with 4 clinics and 144 beds supported by a bioanalytical facility with 16 LC-MS/MS machines. The Hyderabad facility has been inspected and approved by various regulatory agencies like DCGI, ANVISA-Brazil, MoH (Turkey), FDA, AFSSAPS (France), WHO and MHRA.
About GVK BIO Clinical Pharmacology Unit
Established in 2003, the GVK BIO Clinical Pharmacology Unit (CPU) supports Generic and NCE Drug Development with the conduct of Bioequivalence/Bioavailability studies. We have completed 750+ studies including those for global regulatory submissions.
About GVK Biosciences
GVK Biosciences (GVK BIO) is Asia's leading Contract Research Organization. With a vision to be a global leader in life sciences research and services, GVK BIO offers a spectrum of stand-alone and integrated services across the life sciences R&D value chain. Our discovery services consist of Analytical Services, Chemistry Services, Biology and Informatics, while the Development Services include Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Clinical Pharmacology, Analytical Development, Process R&D, Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing. GVK BIO's diverse portfolio of nearly 200 customers includes some of the world's largest pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agro, life-sciences companies and leading academic institutions. Please visit us at www.gvkbio.com to know more.
Notes for the Editors:
First-to-file Studies: With a first-to-file status comes a 180-day marketing exclusivity (from the date of approval of the ANDA), during which the FDA may not approve another ANDA for such generic product. During this period, the first-to-file generic company can reap huge profits on the sale of the generic drug before other generic equivalents enter the market following the expiration of the 180-day exclusivity period.
CONTACT DETAILS
Sharada Alvakonda,Dy General Manager - Corporate Communications, GVK Biosciences Private Limited, +91 (40) 66929999, sharada@gvkbio.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, PEOPLE, BUSINESS SERVICES, CHEMICALS, HEALTHCARE, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: GVK Biosciences Private Limited
Monday, July 30, 2012 12:30 PM IST (07:00 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, People; Business: Business services, Chemicals, Healthcare, biotechnology & pharmaceutical; Technology
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GVK Bioscience's Ahmedabad Clinical Pharmacology Unit Successfully Clears the USFDA Audit
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, Monday, July 30, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- GVK Biosciences, Asia's leading Contract Research Organization today announced that its Ahmedabad Clinical Pharmacology Unit successfully cleared the US FDA Audit with zero 483s/observations from the agency. USFDA visited and audited a First-to-File study for one of GVK BIO's customers.
The GVK BIO Ahmedabad facility, commissioned in 2010, has 3 clinics with 110 beds. The facility has been inspected and approved by Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), ANVISA-Brazil and Ministry of Health (MoH)-Turkey. The Ahmedabad facility carries out Bioavailability and Bioequivalence (BA/BE) studies that are submitted to various regulatory agencies including FDA, TGA (Australia), European Regulatory agencies, Health Canada, ANVISA-Brazil and MoH (Turkey).
Manni Kantipudi, Chief Executive Officer, GVK BIO said "This is a clear testimony of the high standards of quality and processes followed at GVK BIO. The Sponsor can now carry out BA/BE studies at either of our sites, Ahmedabad or Hyderabad, with a wider choice of population and capacities". The Ahmedabad clinical facility has the capability to execute BA/BE studies in healthy human volunteers, in special populations and can conduct some patient based studies.
The Ahmedabad success comes on the heels of regulatory joint inspection by FDA, ANSM (France), AGES (Austria) and WHO, of the GVK BIO Hyderabad facility. This inspection was the first joint inspection of a CRO by the four agencies. GVK BIO received zero 483s by FDA in this joint inspection. The GVK BIO Hyderabad facility is a full service provider of BA/BE services with 4 clinics and 144 beds supported by a bioanalytical facility with 16 LC-MS/MS machines. The Hyderabad facility has been inspected and approved by various regulatory agencies like DCGI, ANVISA-Brazil, MoH (Turkey), FDA, AFSSAPS (France), WHO and MHRA.
About GVK BIO Clinical Pharmacology Unit
Established in 2003, the GVK BIO Clinical Pharmacology Unit (CPU) supports Generic and NCE Drug Development with the conduct of Bioequivalence/Bioavailability studies. We have completed 750+ studies including those for global regulatory submissions.
About GVK Biosciences
GVK Biosciences (GVK BIO) is Asia's leading Contract Research Organization. With a vision to be a global leader in life sciences research and services, GVK BIO offers a spectrum of stand-alone and integrated services across the life sciences R&D value chain. Our discovery services consist of Analytical Services, Chemistry Services, Biology and Informatics, while the Development Services include Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Clinical Pharmacology, Analytical Development, Process R&D, Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing. GVK BIO's diverse portfolio of nearly 200 customers includes some of the world's largest pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agro, life-sciences companies and leading academic institutions. Please visit us at www.gvkbio.com to know more.
Notes for the Editors:
First-to-file Studies: With a first-to-file status comes a 180-day marketing exclusivity (from the date of approval of the ANDA), during which the FDA may not approve another ANDA for such generic product. During this period, the first-to-file generic company can reap huge profits on the sale of the generic drug before other generic equivalents enter the market following the expiration of the 180-day exclusivity period.
CONTACT DETAILS
Sharada Alvakonda,Dy General Manager - Corporate Communications, GVK Biosciences Private Limited, +91 (40) 66929999, sharada@gvkbio.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, PEOPLE, BUSINESS SERVICES, CHEMICALS, HEALTHCARE, TECHNOLOGY
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