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The World Health Organization today called for bolstering efforts for malaria control and elimination by targeting malarial parasites believed to be less fatal, but now causing high disease burden. As nearly 3.2 billion people continue to live in areas with risk of malaria infection, malaria needs to be high on the global agenda to achieve the target of 90% reduction in deaths and disease, and elimination in 35 countries by 2030. “Our efforts so far focused on the most deadly  P. falciparum malaria. We need to now broaden our strategy to include targeted interventions for  P. vivax  malaria, which is contributing to a large proportion of global malaria burden, mainly in the WHO South-East Asia Region,” Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, said at a global malaria meeting here. Of the 18.9 million  P. vivax  malaria cases reported in 2012, nearly 13 million were from countries in the WHO South-East Asia Region, mainly India. “We need targeted strategies for  P. vi

“I switched to the new, best ever Pantene for my best ever hair!” says New Pantene Brand Ambassador Anushka Sharma The New Best Ever Pantene Is World’s First to Penetrate beyond Hair’s Surface to Work Deep at Hair’s Core Superstar and new Pantene brand ambassador Anushka Sharma launched the new best ever Pantene range of shampoos and conditioners which penetrates to the core of the hair to give women their best ever hair, which is stronger inside and shinier outside. To attest this also present was and celebrity hairstylist and  Hair Expert Bianca Hartkopf. Leading shampoo brand Pantene on Wednesday brought Bollywood actress and new Pantene brand ambassador Anushka Sharma on stage to launch their new best ever formulation which restores and maintains hair health from the core.  This breakthrough – which is the world’s first to work at the core for stronger, shinier hair – will give women their best ever hair. Flaunting her best ever

SHOP CJ Network Pvt. Ltd (“Shop CJ”), Asia’s No. 1 home shopping Network has announced a marketing alliance with Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading travel and travel related financial services company, to showcase the Thomas Cook ‘Holiday Savings Account’ – a pioneering and affordable holiday solution for today’s burgeoning Middle India. Shop CJ’s wide consumer base will enable  Thomas Cook (India) Ltd access India’s rapidly emerging Middle India travellers with its Holiday Savings Account range of 15 tour packages  across popular international destinations, including,  Europe, Singapore, Thailand, Dubai, Malaysia, Sri Lanka as well as domestic favourites like Andaman,  Himachal, Kerala, North East, Kashmir, Bhutan, The Golden Triangle & Goa.  The marketing alliance between the two is a first of its kind in  India . Shop CJ is poised to cross INR 1200 crore turnover this year, recording a 40% growth over its sales of INR 850 crore achieved in the

Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman & Managing Director of P. N. Gadgil Jewellers has been appointed as the Vice President (VP) of India Bullion & Jewellers Association Ltd. (IBJA) for the West Zone. Mr. Gadgil will take over from Prithviraj Kothari, the former Vice President of IBJA and get hold of all the responsibilities and duties as the newly elected member on board with immediate effect from 22 nd  July, 2015. The decision to choose Saurabh Gadgil was taken by the Board of Directors, taking into consideration the achievements and dynamic approach of the young businessman and his contributions towards the advancement of the gems & jewellery industry. ‘It brings me great pleasure to be appointed as the Vice President of IBJA  for the Western region . With my new role as the VP at the highly reputed apex body, it calls for a dual responsibility and therefore I shall endeavor to contribute towards the development and regulation of the bullion and jewellery

                                      ~The film is to release on  September 18, 2015  ~ Director Zeishan Quadri’s   ‘Meeruthiya Gangsters’  released the first look of the film earlier today. The teaser poster reveals hints of the story being about abduction against a messy and humorous plot. It features six protagonists with their backs turned to a wall, and a beautiful girl with a gun in hand. It also shows a blindfolded man who is held hostage. With this teaser we’re intrigued to see more!   Written and directed by  Zeishan Quadri , the film stars Aakash Dahiya, Bijendra Kala, Chandrachoor Rai, Ishita Sharma, Jaideep Ahlawat, Jatin Sarna, Nushrat Bharucha and Shadab Kamal. Presented by  Prateek Group & Anurag Kashyap , the film is produced  A Prateek Entertainment  and Friday  to  Friday  Media & Entertainers Production .  ‘Meerutiya Gangsters’ is set to release on  September 18, 2015 .

DERMAHEAL: A SIGHT FOR SORE EYES ~ Dramatically reduces visible signs of ageing around the eye area ~ Amp up your eyecare regime with  Dermaheal Eye Filler Mask from Caregen Co., Korea. Dermaheal will be distributed exclusively by VLCC Caregen Ltd. in India. Available in sheet mask format, Dermaheal Eye Filler Mask delivers a powerful blend of innovative Biomimetic Peptides and Growth Factors   that hydrate and soothe the sensitive skin around the eyes and reduces the visible signs of aging through an instant wrinkle filling effect. Soybean and jojoba seed oil dramatically reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and reduce inflammation while botanical extracts smooth out skin’s texture, eliminate puffiness and diminish dark circles. The Bio-actives are encapsulated by double layered stabilized liposome for enhancing trans dermal delivery. Dermaheal Eye Filler Mask will deliver high performance Korean research and technology  to revitalise, intensely  hydrate,

Anmol Jewellers announces its association with jewellery ecommerce portal Velevetcase.com at a press conference held on 28 th  July, 2015 12 pm at Trident, BKC. Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon adorned Anmol’s exquisite jewellery at the launch. This is the first time that Anmol Jewellers has forayed into the ecommerce space. The brand is one of the very few fine jewellery brands announcing its association with  online retail space, making it a bold move for others to follow.  By venturing in the ecommerce space Anmol Jewellers is trying to reach out to its potential customers across the globe, as e-commerce is gradually dissolving all boundaries between a brand and its buyers. The affordable collection will comprise of unique array of jewellery pieces like rings, earrings & pendant sets starting at Rs. 10,000 onwards.  These products will be available to buyers nationally and internationally. All products available with Velvetcase will have Anmol Jewell

Actor-producer Dia Mirza celebrated  ‘Global Tiger Day’  in  Hyderabad and Delhi . Dia, a champion of environmental causes, is associated with  Sanctuary Asia’s ‘Leave Me Alone’  as a  Tiger Ambassador . The actress visited two schools in her hometown Hyderabad to spread awareness about the initiative. In Delhi, she was part of an event to celebrate a  rise in the number of Tigers  in this past year. Speaking about the cause, Dia said,  “Global Tiger Day is a commitment we make to remind ourselves that the Tiger is a metaphor for life. By protecting the Tiger and its habitat ,  we are in fact protecting our own future. What better than to have kids become Tiger champions and make this resolve? I am happy to come back home and to The Hyderabad Public School that remains iconic for its heritage to convey this important message.” On various occasions the actress has spoken about her love for the National Animal. Dia motivated and enlightened more than 1500 stu

Mumbai, 24th July, 2015: P. N. Gadgil Jewellers Pvt. Ltd won three awards at the ‘National Award for Marketing Excellence 2015’, recently held at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. The award ceremony was hosted by the World Marketing Congress and supported by CMO Asia. The award ceremony marked the magnanimous achievements of the brand under the categories ‘Emerging Brand Award’, for achieving astonishing heights, ‘Brand Revitalization Award’, for keen acumen into marketing advances and strategic alliances and ‘Award for Marketing Excellence in Gems & Jewellery Sector’ for the enormous contributions of the brand in the gems & jewellery industry. Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman & Managing Director of P. N. Gadgil Jewellers received these awards from the hands of Dr Saugata Mitra, Head HR & Chief People Officer, Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd. Some of the prestigious names in the Jury included those of Arun Arora, Ex-President, The Economic Times (The Times of India Gr

Global Business up 8.6% (y-o-y) to Rs. 582817 crore as on June 30, 2015 Savings deposit grew at 10.6% (y-o-y) while share of high cost deposits declined to 5.4% (Jun 2015) from 13.5% (Jun 2014) Advances to productive sectors of economy, i.e. Retail, Agriculture, and MSMEs, which we together call as ‘RAM’ sectors, grew by 16.6% (y-o-y), now contributing nearly half of domestic loan book Non-interest Income for the quarter (Q1/FY16) up 13.3% (y-o-y) to Rs. 783 crore driven by 24.4% (y-o-y) growth in core fee income. Operating expenses sequentially reduced by 12% from Q4/FY15. Net Profit for Q1/FY16 stood at Rs. 519 crore, up by 17.2% over Q4/ FY15. Return on average assets for Q1/FY16 increased to 0.55%, up by 8 bps over 0.47% in Q4/FY15. Return on Equity for Q1/FY16 also increased to 11.02% from 9.70% in Q4/FY15. Cost to income Ratio declined by 223 bps to 48.92% in Q1/FY16 from 51.15% in Q1/FY15. Capital Adequacy Ratio (Basel III) stood at 10.14% (excluding quarte

American technology pioneer   InFocus   has sent shockwaves through the Indian tech world with the   mega-launch of an audacious portfolio of Smartphones, Tablets & LED TVs . Naked eye 3D technology, anodized aluminum unibody smartphones and brilliant Ultra High Definition LED displays are just a snippet of the innovative technology and premium designs showcased at the grand event. The impressive range   firmly   bolstered InFocus’s position as a rising star in the mobile communication, multimedia entertainment and visual collaboration spaces in India. Speaking at the event, Sachin Thapar, Country Head InFocus India said , “Our mission for InFocus in India is as bold as it is simple: InFocus is determined to enrich the lives of all Indians by pushing the boundaries of technology and design innovation and providing quality consumers can trust. With the help of strategic partners such as Foxconn and SuperD, we will revolutionise the mobile communication, electronics and vi

 While many films in India face obstacles due to its content, Film Festivals overseas provide an ideal platform for them to be showcased. One such initiative isthe  Festival of Globe – Silicon Valley (FOGSV) & San Francisco Movie Fest  that is scheduled to be held  7-16 August . The festival committee is currently in the process of short listing 30 films to be screened, and have announced the three particular films that will represent India, predominantly to raise support for cinema that often faces hindrance and obstacles from government, various sects and organizations. -  19 th  January, Unfreedom and Oass.   These films have strongcontent, storylines and messages that would possibility face censorship and communal issues in India.Each film is selected through a strict screening process by a panel of passionate jury members.   19 th  January   is a film about the   1990 riots between Kashmiri Pundits and Muslims   and is directed by   Sanjay Amar .   Unfreedom , b

WWE (NYSE: WWE) announced today that  SummerSlam  will expand from a three-hour show to a four-hour telecast live on WWE Network and now begin at 7pm ET  on  Sunday, August 23 .  SummerSlam  joins WWE’s annual pop-culture extravaganza,  WrestleMania ® , as the only two events with four hours of live non-stop action. Emanating live from a sold-out Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, SummerSlam  will feature WWE Superstars Undertaker ®  and Brock Lesnar ®  in a rematch of their historic  WrestleMania 30  bout where Lesnar ended Undertaker’s undefeated streak.  In addition, WWE Network will also air a one-hour live  SummerSlam Kick-Off Show starting at  6pm ET . WWE Network is the only place to get all 12 WWE pay-per-views LIVE at no additional cost, exclusive original programming, and the most comprehensive video-on-demand library with more than 3,300 hours of content, including every WWE, WCW and ECW pay-per-view. Like other digital subscription services, such as Netflix a

Bollywood is not just about stardom, sometimes it is all about making cinema a magical experience. There is no denying the fact that some actors tend to give everything to their onscreen characters and end up with phenomenal performances, but they often go unrewarded. While some actor’s encash their brand value, other work hard to create an unconventional scenario in Hindi cinema and one such extraordinary talented actor is Jimmy Sheirgill. After carving  a  niche for himself in the Hindi and Punjabi industry in his almost two decades long career, this versatile actor has now gradually started getting his deserved recognition.  According to a recent poll, Jimmy got the maximum votes for the best actor in the negative role for his movie ‘Fugly’. Jimmy has mostly done off-beat and unusual roles in his career varying from a chocolate boy in Mohabbatein to a serious character in Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster, A  Wednesday  and Special 26 to a romantic one-sided lover in Tanu

Known for being a perfectionist especially when it concerns getting under the skin of her character, the Queen of Bollywood raises the bar yet again. For her next, Vishal Bharadwaj's Rangoon, Kangana is all set to undergo a three months training in dance, sword fighting and Horse riding.  Says a source,  "Kangana plays Julia, a Broadway star in her next film Rangoon. Being someone who focuses on one film on a project, she invests significant amount of time on her prep as well. She spent a few weeks in NYC working as part of a Broadway production and now she's training herself in modern dance forms and Ballet.  She has connected and flown down a trainer from the US who specializes in the dance styles she needs to learn for her character Julia.    Along with her dance training, she is also going to start her training in Sword fighting and horse riding. For few crucial scenes, Kangana is required to do sword fighting and horse  riding in the film. For the same, she

 The second edition of the Gateway LitFest will be held at NCPA on  February 20-21, 2016 , involving writers from all regional languages, looking to bring more vernacular authors to the national limelight. The Gateway LitFest has been conceived to celebrate regional writings and promote vernacular writers as most of the literary events were dominated by Indo-Anglian literature.  The first edition was a thumping success with the participation of around 50 leading authors and film-makers from nine languages. The festival is being presented by Mumbai-based magazine Kaakka and organised by Passion4Communication (P4C). “The idea to celebrate regional writings at the national level had a loud response, if we go by the number of writers and book lovers who actively attended. Moreover, it could make strong ripples in the regional languages too after the two-day event became the platform for thought-provoking discussions and new ideas,” said Festival Executive Director Mohan K