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Movie Review: ‘The Boy’ is a chilling scare fare

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Producers: Matt Berenson, Roy Lee, Gary Lucchesi, Tom Rosenberg and Jim Wedaa
Director: William Brent Bell
Star Cast: Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans, Jim Nortan, Diana Hardcastle, Ben Robson, James Russell & Jeff Klyne
Genre: Horror
Verdict: AVERAGE

William Brent Bell a director of the small screen arena had made his directorial debut with Sparkle And Charm. And now in his 2nd directorial outing he has tried to attempt a scare fare with The Boy.

Plot: Greta (Lauren Cohan) is a young American woman who takes a job as a nanny in a remote English village, only to discover that the family’s 8 year old is a life sized doll that the parents care for just like a real boy, as a way to cope with the death of their actual son 20 years prior. After violating a list of strict rules, a series of disturbing and inexplicable events bring Greta’s worst nightmare to life, leading her to believe that the doll is actually alive.

Aces: The only saving grace of The Boy is the restrained performance of Lauren Cohan and Rupert Evans and to some extent the directorial treatment of William Brent Bell.

Minuses: The Boy really relies on the usual dose of non – frightening jumps and scares which is the 1st thing that proves to be the undoing of a horror movie.
Last Word: The Boy is not really a very frightening scare fare. In fact it is pretty much like a standard horror flick.

Movie Review: ‘Mastizaade’ is the most boringly dragging film of this decade

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Producer: Pritish Nandy & Rangita Nandy
Director: Milap Zaveri
Star Cast: Sunny Leone, Tushar Kapoor, Vir Das, Suresh Menon, Sushmita Mukherji, Shaad Randhawa, Vivek Waswani & Ritesh Deshmukh

One can only say that no doubt Milap Zaveri is a good writer but as a director of Mastizaade, the 2nd Adult Porn Rom Com in quick succession after the latest franchise of Kya Kool Hain Hum, he is a big let down nay a total disappointment.

And as per the director Milap Javeri, the most painstakingly scripted scenario of Mastizaade kicks off with the introduction of Riteish Deshmukh, a self-confessed ‘mastizaada’. Seeing his antics and his magnetism towards the opposite sex, makes the two self-confessed sex maniacs Aditya Chotiya (Vir Das) and Sunny Kele (Tusshar Kapoor) to become his disciples. While Aditya and Sunny get thrown out of an ad agency owned by Vivek Vaswani because of their extremely sexual content in all their ads, they land up starting their own ad agency named ‘XXX’.

It does provide a few droplets of humour and laughter quotient. But the double entendre dialogues topped with obscene gestures have just crossed all limits of decency.

Last Word: Kya Kool Hain Hum 3 the 1st ever adult porn rom-com was far better compared to Mastizaade. So guys & gals and of course everyone else too stay miles away even from the vicinity of a theatre screening Mastizaade.

Movie Review: ‘Bandh Nylon Che’ is film full of cliche ridden scenario

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Producers: Sunil Chandrika Nair, Siji Nair & Matruka Motion Pictures
Director: Jatin Satish Wagle
Star Cast: Mahesh Manjrekar, Subodh Bhave, Shruti Marathe, Sunil Barve, Sanjay Narvekar, Medha Manjrekar & Pranjal Parab.

Plot: It’s the story of Devdatta (Subodh Bhave), who puts himself ahead of anyone else. As the film begins, he is back from the US on a short commission to complete a project. Soon to be joined by his wife Anita (Shruti Marathe) and daughter Sara (Pranjal Parab), Devdatta invites his parents to stay with him. His parents, Raghunath and Mangal Jogalekar (Mahesh Manjrekar and Medha Manjrekars) are delighted, but bad memories resurface and things don’t work out. Worried about Sara’s impending disappointment, Devdatta turns to Ravi (Sunil Barve), a scientist friend, who promises to temporarily supply grandparents in the hour of the need. And he does.

Aces: The 1st half of the film is very engaging but the moment the clones of the Jogalekars appear things start getting clichéd but all the seasoned artistes’ par excellence act keeps the going smooth to some extent.

Minuses: The director Jatin Satish Wagle tries his level best to keep the story engaging but…….Moreover the concept of human clones is quite new to the Marathi film audiences so it may not be acceptable to them.

Last Word: The Marathi audiences, especially the rural ones, which are so used to their staple diet of Tamashas and Lavanis will take some time to adjust to the experimental themes in Marathi cinema which are doled out of late.

Nation remembers Mahatma Gandhi on his 68th death anniversary

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New Delhi: The nation today remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 68th death anniversary with President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the country in paying homage to the Father of the Nation.

Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Modi paid floral tributes at Gandhi’s memorial at Rajghat here. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Urban Development minister M Venkaiah Naidu were among those who paid homage to the Father of the Nation at Rajghat, where an inter-religion prayer was held.

Congress President Sonia Gandhi along with Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad and former Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit paid homage to Mahatma.

While Gandhi along with Dikshit left soon after paying tributes, Azad stayed back as several other eminent persons came to pay their respects. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh also visited the memorial.

Remembering Mahatma on his death anniversary, Modi tweeted, “Salutations to beloved Bapu on his Punya Tithi”. The Father of the Nation was assassinated on this day in 1948 here.

The Prime Minister also paid tributes to all those who have laid down their lives for the country. “Remembering the valour of all martyrs who gave their lives for the Nation. Their sacrifices remain etched in our memory,” he said in a tweet.

Others who paid tribute to the Father of the Nation included veteran BJP leader L K Advani, Union Ministers Mahesh Sharma, Bahul Supriyo and Rao Inderjit Singh. The three service chiefs – General Dalbir Singh, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha and Admiral Robin Dhowan were also present.

Tributes were also paid to those who sacrificed their lives for the country on the occasion of Martyr’s Day. At Rajghat, a gun salute was given and a group of singers sang devotional songs as school students and people from different walks of life gathered there to pay respect to the Mahatma.

On the occasion, Naidu inaugurated Kasturba Souvenir centre and Security Control Rooms at Rajghat.

(Agencies)

2013 Muzaffarnagar riots victim gang raped by three youths in UP

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Muzaffarnagar: A 14-year-old girl, who was rehabilitated along with her family after the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots, was allegedly gang-raped by three youths at Ambeta village in the district.

Circle officer N P Singh today said that police has registered a case under various sections of IPC including 376 (d) (rape by one or more persons constituting a group) against one Zulfam, son of former Gram Pradhan Zaheer, and two unidentified youths who are absconding.

According to a complaint lodged by the victim’s brother, the girl had gone to the fields yesterday and when she was returning home, three youths picked her up and allegedly gang-raped her.

The girl was later found in an unconscious state.

The victim’s family members were allegedly beaten up by the accused when they protested over the incident.

The girl has been sent for medical examination.

Her family was rehabilated to Ambeta village from Baghpat district after the Muzaffarnagar riots in 2013.

(PTI)

Bajrang Dal activists parade man for converting 3, making them eat beef

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Kanpur: A man was on Friday tonsured, garlanded with shoes, and paraded on the streets of Orai in Uttar Pradesh, allegedly by Bajrang Dal activists who accused him of converting three Hindu men to Christianity and forcibly making them consume beef.

Deputy inspector general (DIG), Jhansi range, Sharad Sachan said three FIRs had been lodged in connection with the incident, including two against Bajrang Dal members, who have not been named, and one against the alleged victim, Awdhesh Savita.

“On Friday afternoon, a mob of nearly 200 men, allegedly comprising Bajrang Dal activists, reached the house of Awdhesh at Randar in Jalaun district, brought him out forcibly, and took him to Orai (district headquarters),” a police source said.

“He was paraded through the town after his hair, eyebrows and moustache were shaved off, and garlanded with shoes,” the source added.

When police reached the spot and tried to take Awdhesh to the police post, the crowd refused to let him go. Subsequently, senior officers arrived with reinforcements, including police and PAC personnel. He was then taken to Orai Kotwali police station, the source said.

The mob reportedly accused Awdhesh of luring three Hindu men to a church in Kachwaha village of Mirzapur district on the pretext of attending a satsang and converting them to Christianity.

Police said a local Bajrang Dal member brought forward one of the three alleged converts, identified as Sangam Jatav, at Orai, and asked him to narrate the entire story in public on Friday. Jatav was reportedly “the only person who managed to escape the clutches of the men in Mirzapur”.

The Bajrang Dal member also claimed that all the three were forced to consume beef against their will. Not only this, Sangam has also alleged that pictures of Hindu gods and goddesses were thrown on the floor and they were made to walk on them, reports said.

“Prima facie, Sangam’s allegations appear suspicious, but we are investigating the matter,” Jalaun SP N Kolanchi said.

(Agencies)

Rahul Gandhi on day-long fast along with agitating students

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Hyderabad: Stepping up the offensive on Dalit scholar suicide issue, Rahul Gandhi today commenced a day-long fast along with agitating students of Hyderabad Central University here after participating in a candle light vigil in the wee hours.

The Congress Vice President spent about two hours with agitating students past midnight and participated in the candle light vigil along with 2,000 students to mark the birthday of Rohith, who would have turned 27 today.

Rahul returned to the protest site this morning to begin the fast, expressing solidarity with them. “Rahulji is on fast,” NSUI President Roji M John said.

Rahul, who is visiting the campus for the second time in as many weeks, tweeted, “I am here today at the request of Rohith’s friends and family, to stand with them in their fight for justice.

“A young life full of dreams and aspirations was cut short. We owe it to him, to the memory of (Mahatma) Gandhiji and to every single Indian student who dreams of an India free from prejudice and injustice,” he said in another tweet.

Rohith’s mother Radhika and brother Raju were also present at the protest site.

Gandhi, who arrived here at 12.10 AM, spoke to the agitating students and lit candles before Rohith’s picture.

As students raised slogans against Irani and Dattaretreya, Rahul intervened and politely told them not to shout ‘murdabad’ (a slogan wishing death to).

“Let us not say ‘murdabad’ to somebody. That will not do justice,” he said. Velpula Sunkanna, one of the research scholars whose suspension was revoked recently, said Vice-Chancellor Appa Rao Podile should be removed from the VC post.

“On January 17, we have filed SC/ST Atrocities case against Appa Rao and (five) others. These six people should be arrested immediately. Thats the only demand,” Sunkanna, who is on an indefinite fast along with Vijay Kumar (another scholar whose suspension was revoked), said.

On Rahul Gandhi’s second visit to the campus, he said, “I look at it the way others..Arvind Kejriwal, Sitaram Yechury, CPI leaders and many people who came and supported us do. The same way we see Rahul Gandhi”.

(Agencies)

Imposition of President’s rule in Arunachal Pradesh blatant misuse of power: Adv. Sharfuddin Ahmad

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New Delhi: The Social Democratic Party of India-SDPI has termed the imposition of President’s rule in Arunachal Pradesh as blatant misuse of power in subverting democracy by the BJP-led NDA Government at the Centre.

SDPI national vice president Adv. Sharfuddin Ahmad in a statement reminded the Modi Government pro-active role in imposing Central rule in Arunachal Pradesh was against the spirit of its promise of maintaining cooperative federalism during its rule. However, invoking Art. 356 of the Constitution in such haste without waiting for the Supreme Court verdict which was seized of the constitutional matters of the state in this regard.

Adv. Sharfuddin said that the Central government has not only acted in haste but with malice in taking this undemocratic step. It has usurped the rights of the people of Arunachal Pradesh to be governed by the elected leaders and thrust a Hindu right wing RSS governor.

He said that it is unfortunate that NDA Govt. has no respect for the Constitution and that the ‘power hungry’ government is indulged in rampant corrupt, communal, criminal, anti-dalit and anti-minorities. He further called upon the Supreme Court, the guardian of the Constitution, to take stringent action against this ‘murder of democracy’. Surely this govt. assumes to be above the law and so was keen on setting up National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) as well to keep judges under its control, but failed, said the party leader.

Adv. Sharfuddin said that Arunachal Pradesh is just not the right stage for the theatre of political absurdity. Two-thirds of the state is claimed by China, a dormant Naga insurgency could always come back to life. All this political instability doesn’t bode well for the state. Instability, whether political or (related to) law and order in nature is not a good thing for a border state. China closely observes events occurring in India, which is an open book, but India hardly gets to know what’s happening in China.

He said that in India post of governor became a mockery and need serious amendments in the laws empowering the Central Government with respect to the appointment of the Governors in the States. Firstly, a Governor should not belong to a political party but a retired High Court Judge, defence personnel of captain or Colonel rank officers, etc.

Bengaluru: Koliwad Cmt on lake encroachment

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Bengaluru: On 11th April 2012, the High Court of Karnataka in its final decision in ESG’s case for lake protection directed that every lake and raja Kaluve (canals interconnecting lakes) have to be surveyed to fix their real legal limits. (Details at: http://www.esgindia.org/resources/resources/esgs-pil-protect-lakes-justice-n-k-patil.html)

Accepting ESG’s submission, the Court directed that lakes and Kaluves would have to be fenced with tree lines and hedge rows – indigenous and fruiting varieties (as opposed to concrete and metal fencing).

Another of ESG’s submission the Court accepted was to ensure that there would be a minimum of 30m “no development zone” from lakes to ensure their immediate watershed and floodplain are protected – this zone would increase proportionately for larger lakes (per the Justice N K PATIL Cmt report that became a part of the order).

The Court also directed that to implement the order, there would be District Lake Protection Committees in every District headed by the Commissioner, and if they failed to act against encroachment, pollution and degradation of the lake, ten an appeal could be preferred before the Apex Cmt headed by State Revenue Secretary and working with Member Sec of the Karnataka Legal services Authority – attached to the High Court. (It took a contempt of Court case by ESG against the Govt to ensure an order to constitute lake protection committees are set up – and in most cases they have not done a great job yet.)

After this decision, several PILs have been filed to recover lake lands across the state. In this context the House Cmt on Encroachment of Tanks/Preservation in BENGALURU Urban and Rural District chaired by Legislator Mr K B Koliwad, is an innovative and welcome intervention. It’s studies have revealed that the total area of 1545 tanks in Bangalore urban and rural districts should be 57576.17 acres, of which 10,472.34 acres has been “encroached or acquired by Land Mafia”. Details are available on: www.kla.kar.nic.in.

The Committee has invited information on encroachments, even as it has extended an opportunity of a hearing to those who have encroached, or are victims of encroached lakes “as a gesture of natural justice”.

It is critical that this opportunity is seized by everyone so lakes are protected for posterity, and to ensure water and ecological security, besides good health, for present and future generations.

TV Trade Round Up

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Yam Hain Hum To Be Replaced With Woh Teri Bhabhi Hai Pagle

After channels like Star Plus, Life OK, Zee TV et al are prepping to launch new shows this month, now Sab TV is all set to launch a romantic comedy titled Woh Teri Bhabhi Hai Pagle produced by Vipul Shah’s Optimystix Entertainment. The show will launch on 18th Jan, 2016 and will be aired at 10:30 pm from Mon to Fri. Incidentally speaking it will replace Swastik Productions’ Yam Hai Hum, which went off the air from 15th Jan, 2016. Yam Hai Hum was launched on 15th Dec, 2014 and will complete the journey of 283 episodes on Sab TV. Woh Teri Bhabhi Hai Pagle will have a hilarious love triangle set amidst a hospital and will present a fresh concept of a love clash between 2 men, Nathu Nakabandi (Ali Asgar) & Dr. Ranbir (Ather Habib) for the pretty Dr. Diya (Krishna Gokani). The approximate per episode expenditure of the show is estimated at Rs 60 to Rs 7 lakh.

Films Division Working On Docu TV channel & Resumption Of Short films in theatre’s

A total of 110 films from over 20 countries including India will be screened in 4 sections at the forthcoming 14th edition of the Mumbai International Festival for Documentary, Short & Animation Films later this month. Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal will be the chief guest for the inauguration on 28th Jan, 2016 and the Festival will conclude on 3rd Feb, 2016. Jackie Shroff, the 1st ever brand ambassador for the Festival, will also be present. A record 825 entries has been received for the competition and 110 shortlisted for the international, National, New Media & Animation categories. The 5 member Jury for the International section is headed by Den Askarian of Germany and other members are Jesper Andersen from Denmark, Mathieu Roy from Canada & Siddharth Kak & Gitanjali Rao from India. The National Jury is headed by filmmaker Mike Pandey and its other members are Biju Dhanapalan & Uma d’Cunha from India, Andrius Stonys from Lithuania & Jane Yu from Taiwan. The jury for a special section on Public Service Awareness will be headed by the veteran Ramesh Meer with Sekhar Muklharjee & Ashish Kulkarni as members. In another major shift, the screenings of the films in the Festival will be held at the Films Division theatres, Russian Culture Centre & Sophia College theatres at Pedder Road, Mumbai. Until now, the Festival has been held at the Tata Centre at Nariman Point.

 

Life OK Channel Promises Sci – Fi Twist With Their New Show Bahu Hamari Rajni Kanth’

Hindi General Entertainment Channel (GEC) Life OK rings in 2016 with a new comedy drama titled Bahu Hamari Rajni Kanth, which is based around the familiar saas bahu concept but with a sci – fi twist to it. Conceptualised over a span of 6 months, the show will be produced by Sonali Jaffar & Aamir Jaffar of Full House Media. Though channel hasn’t confirmed the exact launch date for the show, Sonali Jaffer informed that they haven’t locked down on any dates so far but the pilot episode will mostly likely air from either 8th Feb, 2016 or 15th Feb, 2016.

9XM Media Is Not UP For Sale

Recent media reports had spurred speculations that the Pradeep Guha led 9X Media, which has New Silk Route Advisors as a private equity fund holder, is up for sale. However, refuting all such rumours, Guha clarifies that there is no truth behind the published statements. He futher added that he had read the report and was shocked. He then clarified that 9XM is not up for sale. The network now operates 5 channels namely 9XM (Bollywood music), 9X Jhakaas (Marathi music), 9XO (International music), 9X Tashan (Punjabi music) & 9X Jalwa (forever young Bollywood music). New Silk Route holds 80% stake in 9X Media while Guha owns 15%. Being a media company that has been operating for so many years, eventually the private equity had to come out at some point. And that’s all that they are talking about at this stage. This does not imply any managerial or operational changes in the network or channel.

Channel V To Launch 2 New Shows In Jan 2016

Channel V is all geared up to launch 2 new shows in Jan, 2016 namely Mastaangi
as well as the 2nd season of Sadda Haq. The 2 new shows will see its launch on 18th Jan, 2016 & 19th Jan, 2016 respectively. The love story Mastaangi will be aired from Mon to Sat at 6 pm. The show transcends two lifetimes and is set against the backdrop of a college. The lead protagonists are shown as soul mates in past life but their love story comes to a tragic end with both of them meeting an untimely death. They meet again in a new life only to uncover the mystery of their past life and rekindle their love once again. On the other hand, the new season of Sadda Haq will be aired from Mon to Sat at 6:30 pm and is set in a space research centre. The female protagonist Sanyukta will play the role of a scientist working on Mission Mars 2020. The launches are backed with a 360 degree marketing campaign across key markets & platforms, targeting the core audiences. The new & current shows are also available on Hotstar.

Sumit Sambhal Lega To Be Replaced With Tamanna

Star Plus is all set to replace the Indian adaptation of Everybody Loves Raymond – Sumit Sambhal Lega, with a new show called Tamanna, from 1st Feb, 2016. The show, produced by Ramesh Deo Productions, will be aired at 10 pm from Mon to Fri. Meanwhile Sumit Sambhal Lega, which went off air on 9th Jan, 2016 will enjoy its presence on the channel till 30th Jan, 2016 in the form of Best of Sumit Sambhal Lega during the same time slot of 10 pm. Tamanna is based on the life of a female cricketer. The story will revolve around a woman who wants to become a cricketer and the sacrifices she makes to make her dream successful. Tamanna in the 10 pm time band will be pitched against other programmes across Hindi GECs like Colors’ prime time show Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi, which is among the top rated show in Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India rating. On the other hand, it will also compete against Zee TV’s Yeh Vaada Raha, Life OK’s Savdhan India, India fights Back; Sab TV’s new show Sahib Biwi Aur Boss, which was launched on 21st Dec, 2015, &TV’s Begusarai & Sony Entertainment Television’s Power Couple.

Rishtey Refreshes Content Line – Up

In light of free to air (FTA) channels claiming a chunk of ratings according to all India data by Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India, Viacom18’s FTA channel Rishtey is all set to ride the wave by launching a volley of fiction offering covering 7 days a week as well as by extending its early prime time slot. Additionally, the channel will be sprucing up its weekend programming by introducing kids friendly content & airing blockbuster movies. What’s more, along with the introduction of new shows, Rishtey will also be refreshing its channel packaging. With festivities kicking off in style, Rishtey’s 1st major outing in 2016 will be the launch of a romantic drama Salaam -E – Ishq, a love – hate story of Zain & Aliya set against the Muslim milieu. The show was launched on 11th Jan, 2016 is being aired from Mon to Sat at 9 pm. Pertinent to note here is that this is the same show that previously had its run on Rishtey’s sister channel Colors as Beintehaa.

Zeel Appoints Adesh Kumar Gupta

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (Zeel) has appointed Adesh Kumar Gupta as an additional director in the category of independent directors with effect from 30th Dec, 2015. The company informed the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) that the Board of Directors of the company approved Gupta’s appointment. With an experience of over 35 years in corporate strategy, M & A, business restructuring, fund raising & taxation, Gupta during his career of over 3 decades in Aditya Birla Group, held varied senior positions in companies like Indian Rayon, Birla Global Finance, Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd & Grasim Industries Ltd. Post his retirement as whole – time director & CFO of Grasim Industries, Gupta ventured into the business finance & corporate service space as designated partner of Progressive Consulting & Business Advisory LLP. He had also represented FICCI as a member of NACAS (National Accounting and Auditing Standards) which was instrumental in setting up Accounting Standards in India. Additionally, Gupta currently serves on the Boards of Aditya Birla Insurance Brokers & Aditya Birla Trustee Company.

Vijay TV To Launch Tamil Dubbed Version Of Siya Ke Ram On 4th Jan 2016

After dubbing Star Plus’ Hindi mythology saga Mahabharata in Tamil, Star India’s Tamil General Entertainment Channel Vijay TV is all set to offer another show to its viewers. The Tamil dubbed version of Star Plus’ historical series Siya Ke Ram, which has been titled Seethayin Raman will go on air from 4th Jan, 2016 and will be telecast from Mon to Fri at 7 pm. The show is sponsored by Poorvika Mobiles, powered by VBJ, Ramraj Dhoties & Shirts, co-presented by Cardia Life Perfect Care, Prestige & Sakthi Stabilizer & Inverter. This television series is directed by Nikhil Sinha under the banner of Triangle Films. The show features Ashish Sharma & Madhirakshi Mundle playing Lord Rama & Sita respectively.

Sony Six Acquires Masters Champions League (MCL) Rights

Sony Pictures Networks (SPN) India (formerly Multi Screen Media) has bagged the exclusive telecast rights to the 1st edition of the Masters Champions League (MCL), a T20 cricket league, which is slated to begin on 28th Jan, 2016. Further expanding its bouquet of international sporting events, Sony Six will telecast all the 18 matches of the inaugural edition of the tournament live & exclusive from Dubai & Sharjah across the Indian sub – continent. The MCL has also roped in Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the current captain of the Indian national cricket team as the brand ambassador. Six teams will take part in the tournament led by an iconic player and each team has been named after zodiac signs, such as Libra, Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo, Capricorn & Leo.

Viacom Asks Shareholders To Reject “Mini – Tender” Offer By TRC Capital

Canadian firm TRC Capital, which has been known for making “mini – tender” offers for stock in big companies at below market prices, has now targeted Viacom Inc. TRC Capital has made an unsolicited “mini -tender” offer to purchase up to 2.5 million shares of Viacom Class B common stock at a price of $38.88% share, which is approximately 4.7% below the closing price on 22nd Dec, 2015, the day before the commencement of the offer, and approximately 5.6% below Wed’s closing price of $41.18. The offer is for approximately 0.72% of the outstanding Class B shares of Viacom common stock as of 4th Nov, 2015. Viacom says that it does not endorse TRC’s unsolicited mini – tender offer and recommends that shareholders do not tender their shares.

Zee Kannada Spruces Up Its Weekends With New Seasons Of 2 Non – Fiction Shows

Zee Kannada recently spruced up its weekend by bringing back 2 of its most popular weekend non – fiction shows namely Sa Re Ga Ma Pa season 11 & Weekend With Ramesh season 2. Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Season 11 saw approximately 8500 people between the age group of 18 to 80 taking part in the auditions, out of which 30 best singers were selected from Udupi, Shivamogga, Gadag, Mysore, Yadgir, Bellary, Bangalore and varied other places of Karnataka. Mentoring & channelising this talent will be the judges namely singer Vijay Prakash, composer Arjun Janya & Rajesh Krishnan. To add glamour & fun, Anushree will continue as the host of this season too. In Weekend With Ramesh Season 2, actor – director Ramesh Arvind will take the centre stage and will narrate real life stories of reel life stars. The show will unravel what happens behind the scenes as well as showcase celebs and their lives. Arvind will take the audience on an inside journey with the celebrities through all walks of their lives. While Sa Re Ga Ma Pa will be aired at 7.30 pm, Weekend With Ramesh season 2 will be aired at 9 pm on Sat & Sun.

Aaj Tak Leads Tally With A Reach Of Over 100 Million

The current leader in the Hindi News channels’ genre Aaj Tak has managed to garner a reach over 100 million Hindi Speaking Market (HSM) viewers for 4 weeks in a row as per Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India analysis (Mkt – HSM (U+R), TG – 4+ Yrs, NCCS All, Wk -46 -49’ 15, Avg Weekly Coverage). With this feat, Aaj Tak has managed to widen the gap between itself and the other trailing news channels.

Star India Acquires Asia Cup Global Media Rights Till 2023

Strengthening its cricket portfolio, Star India has acquired the global media rights of Asia Cup for a period of 8 years, running from 2016 to 2023. The events, which are included under this agreement are as follows: Asia Cup, Women’s Asia Cup, Emerging Asia Cup & U19 Asia Cup to be held from 2016 – 2023. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) took the decision to award the rights to Star India at its meeting held on 20th Dec, 2015 in Singapore. ACC president Sidath Weetimuny said that the value offered by Star India for the eight year rights was significantly higher than any of ACC’s previous commercial contracts.

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