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Dabang Smashers T.T.C and RP-SG Mavericks level at 6 points after four matches

By: Sanket Savaliya on July 20, 2017 / comment : 0



 The third round clash between Dabang Smashers T.T.C and RP-SG Mavericks was tantalizingly poised at 6-6 after four matches on day 8 of the inaugural CEAT Ultimate Tennis (UTT) at the Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Thursday. Action shifts to New Delhi from Friday.

Dabang Smashers T.T.C’s G Sathiyan warmed the hearts of the home crowd as the local star pulled off a stunning 2-1 (11-5, 11-9, 10-11) win over RP-SG Mavericks’ Austrian world No 23 Stefan Fegerl in the men’s singles (Foreign v Indian), the day’s opening match.


Sathiyan, ranked 110, cruised to an easy win in the opening game, and rallied brilliantly to win a tense second game. The Indian then recovered brilliantly from 3-7 in the last game before the experienced Fegerl won on the final point.

Ukrainian world No. 56 Tetyana Bilenko made it 4-2 for Dabang Smashers T.T.C after she rallied from a game down for a 2-1 win (10-11, 11-7, 11-8) over Archana Kamath of RP-SG Mavericks in the women’s singles (Foreign v Indian).

Archana, 17 years old and ranked 217, won the opening game on the final point. However, Bilenko came back strongly to bag the next two.


A Sharath Kamal / Sofia Polcanova put RP-SG Mavericks in the lead 5-4 with a 3-0 (11-5, 11-7, 11-5) win over G  Sathiyan / Kim Song I of  Smashers in the mixed doubles (Foreign/Indian pair).

However, China-born Ukraine world No. 28 Kou Lei of Dabang Smashers T.T.C edged out Portuguese world No. 31 Tiago Apolonia (RP-SG Mavericks) 2-1 (11-3, 10-11, 11-10) in the men’s singles (Foreign player category) to level the scores at 6-all with five more matches remain in the ongoing tie.
Falcons TTC will meet Shazé Challengers on Friday as the action shifts to Thyagraj Stadium in New Delhi until July 25 for the second leg.


At the end of four matches: RP-SG Mavericks 6-6 Dabang Smashers T.T.C

MS – Stefan Fegerl lost to G Sathiyan 1-2 (5-11, 9-11, 11-10)

WS – Archana Girish Kamath lost to Tetyana Bilenko 1-2 (11-10, 7-11, 8-11)

MD – Sharath Kamal/ Sofia Polcanova beat G Sathiyan/ Kim Song I 3-0 (11-5, 11-7, 11-5)

MS – Tiago Apolonia lost to Kou Lei 1-2 (3-11, 11-10, 10-11)

India’s first Virtual Reality Music Video Artiste - Avanti Nagral Presented by Flying Carpet Productions

By: Sanket Savaliya on July 04, 2017 / comment : 0 , ,



 Avanti Nagral, a multi-talented young artist from Bombay and Boston was introduced and launched by Flying Carpet Productions on 29th June, 2017 at Shiro in Mumbai.  Her debut English single, ‘I Like’, which she wrote and composed was presented to the who’s who of the music industry and society along with India’s first 360 degree VR (Virtual Reality) music video.

The song ‘I Like’ is a rendition of Avanti’s hybrid personal and musical identity. It has an addictive chorus that depicts girl power. The song is about following your dreams, your passions, and being independent in your thoughts, irrespective of public opinion. It portrays the individuality that is essential to empower women. The song was actually born out of stories and struggles of women empowerment. The song has been produced and released by Ashish Manchanda’s Flying Carpet Productions.



Avanti has a soulful and mature voice that is full of emotion. As a songwriter she has an independent outlook and a voice, a message that connects with the youth. Through her songs she wishes to portray the diversity and power of modern Indian women and girls. She has been performing at music festivals internationally as a young pop artist from India.

The video is India’s 1st Virtual Reality Music Video, it is a new brand of i-pop music (Indian pop, immersive pop). The technology in the video gives an immersive experience that builds a connection with the audience. The video depicts how VR technology can be used in diverse ways, a perfect visual interpretation rendered by internationally renowned filmmaker from New York ‘Blake Farber’ and light and design by John Engstrom.



Delighted on the launch, a jubilant Avanti Nagral said, “I feel incredibly blessed to have amazing parents and a wonderful team who have given me the opportunity to bloom, and have supported all of my endeavors. As an artist, I feel that there is a huge potential for young pop music in India. I hope to explore that segment and create recognition for Indian pop artists internationally. We have immense talent and passion, and I hope to, in my work, embody the voice of today’s generation, and the message of the future. I will relentlessly work for socially relevant and sensitive national and global issues through my music, performances, and otherwise.”

Says Ashish Manchanda, “This is the beginning of a new chapter in the music scene in India.  Avanti is a role model for young people with a clear message that they can pursue their dreams and make a great success of themselves at a young age.  Flying Carpet Productions supports these dreams and make them happen for real.  Wishing Avanti the greatest success in all her future endeavors.”



Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Blake Farber – New York City based music video director stated, “I couldn’t have done this video without the Avanti's massive help in producing it. The way she organized everything - from casting to location to logistics, and helped so much with all the little stuff, was flawless. In India, people are so technologically advanced, so it’s time for VR technology to take forth - with the minds and the genius of Indians, who knows WHAT they can create with this! Cutting-edge technology; never been done before in South Asia; one of the few such Music Videos globally.  The video was shot on the Nokia OZO”.

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan And Media Mogul Ajay Sethi Acquire T20 Global League Teams

By: Sanket Savaliya on July 04, 2017 / comment : 0 ,



The T20 Global League is making all the right noises nowadays and two prominent Indians have associated with Cricket South Africa by acquiring franchises.

While Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who also owns IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, has been named owner of the Cape Town franchise of Cricket South Africa’s upcoming T20 League, businessman and media mogul Ajay Sethi has acquired the Port Elizabeth franchise.

Outlining his plans to local media and stakeholders at a welcoming event in Port Elizabeth, Sethi said, “Port Elizabeth is a beautiful city and is deeply entrenched with interesting cricketing history. I am very pleased and proud to represent this city as my franchise team. In the coming weeks, we look forward to working very closely with the Mayor and City Council to put together a robust plan of action to create value for both the city and the team.”

He further added, “In addition, I would like to extend my thanks to CSA (Cricket South Africa) in accepting our bid and giving us an opportunity to become a part of this exciting T20 Global League journey. This tournament is about the fans, the players, rekindling the magic and reviving the battles, between bat and ball, between heart and mind, showing the world what makes this game extraordinary.”

Marquee player Imran Tahir, who has great expectations, gushed, “I’m really looking forward to the new team; I hope we as Protea players and the international marquee players make this league the best league in the world and show what South Africa is all about.”

Andrew Whitfield, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture for Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality also attended the event. He too is excited by the possibilities presented to the city by the T20 Global League.

“This franchise has further incentivized us to invest and support our cricket infrastructure for the city.  The T20 Global League will show the youth in PE that there is opportunity in sport. Working together with Ajay Sethi and CSA, we can leverage opportunities beyond cricket,” Whitfield concluded.

Former ICC CEO and current CEO of Cricket South Africa (CSA), Haroon Lorgat, who feels they have a winner up their sleeves, said, “Fans can look forward to epic game experiences, complimented by action-packed stadiums, big entertainment, top class broadcasters and accessible ticket prices. We can firmly say that the era of 'sportainment' has dawned upon us. It's now South Africa's time to capitalise while reigniting and celebrating our love for the game.”


The player draft is scheduled for 19 August, with almost 400 players from 10 countries confirming their interest.

U Mumba Coach E Bhaskaran shares his thoughts on the team ahead of Pro Kabaddi Season 5

By: Sanket Savaliya on July 04, 2017 / comment : 0 , ,

The morale of the defence is always high when the raiders are strong” – E. Bhaskaran
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At the onset of the fifth season of the Star Sports Vivo Pro Kabaddi, two-time finalists and Season 2 winners U Mumba are sweating it out in Dehradun at their pre-season camp. With a new team and a group of talented youngsters at the helm, Coach E. Bhaskaran who has been a constant in the team, speaks about the advantages and challenges for U Mumba during the upcoming season that will see four new teams contending for the trophy this year.


On being one of the stronger teams in the league:

We will definitely benefit from  being amongst the most successful teams in the league. U Mumba is known for its player selection, training, team management and overall functioning. We have developed a reputation of being able to turn lesser known players into stars through constant encouragement and strong performances, something that was evident right from the beginning of the league. Because of all this, opponents look at us differently- we are seen as a threat. There is automatic pressure on them to try and beat us.

On Anup Kumar as Captain

Anup has led the team ever since U Mumba came into existence.. He has a very different reputation among the teams and players- he is an iconic figure in international Kabaddi now. His nickname also ‘Captain Cool’ also describes how well he copes with pressure  and is calm and collective in even the most stressful of situations on the mat. He leads the team exceedingly well. Other than that, he has also been a great raider through the  seasons which is  an added advantage for us. Having a good captain is very important especially when the players keep changing due to auctions. Given his experience, he plays a key role in grooming the youngsters in our side as well. The Captain and coach coordination which is a key factor in any team sport is very good between Anup and which I feel is very important in the overall dynamic of things.

On player fitness during the extended season

Yes, the season is longer but the good thing is that the recovery period after each match has also significantly increased so it works well. There is time to recover and then concentrate on training again.
Our 20-day  fitness camp held in Dehradun was precisely for this reason too.  We wanted to  ensure that the players are physically fit to go through this long season. Choosing a high altitude destination was also to build their stamina and increase endurance for the league.

On why raiders are crucial to the team

I feel every very team this season has good raiders, including us.  We worked on a strategy and managed to achieve exactly what we wanted in the auction. We have 4 strong raiders who will allow the defence to take risks and go for the kill during each of the opponent’s raid.  The morale of the defence is always high when the raiders are strong.

On the new players

From the 136 players that were a part of the New Young Players’ (NYP) Camp this year, the 3 we selected are within the top 20. We chose defenders because we always need back up for defence, especially for such a long season. They are very energetic, have played in the junior, senior nationals as well as the Federation Cup, so come with some experience under their belt.
Barring Anup and Shabeer, all the remaining players are new to the team. Joginder and Suresh come with a lot of experience. Kuldeep is an excellent all-rounder who can destroy a raider. Hadi as a corner is also very strong. So I can’t really comment on who is the strongest as each of them come with a strong, different skill set.

On changes in training

Conducting a fitness camp Dehradun was one of the first key changes in training this season. The next camp (also in Dehradun) will focus on player to player marking with emphasis on team coordination and technique. Both the camps are aimed at preparing the team for the longer season.

ADPAY selects XIUS as Technology Partner for offering VNO services across India

By: Sanket Savaliya on July 04, 2017 / comment : 0 ,



·         India’s First VNO to be enabled by Globally Renowned VNE Platform




XIUS, a division of Megasoft Limited, today announced signing of a new agreement with ADPAY Mobile Payment for integrating its advanced Mobile Services Platform (MSP) with the digital payment provider's telecom service, AEROVOYCE.

In today’s world, telecom plays a significant role in making life smarter and better. The complementary capabilities of VNOs can enable them to play a pivotal role in achieving the various digital initiatives of the Government of India. AEROVOYCE, which will operate on the VNO model, had formally launched its mobile services a month ago in a tie-up with state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL).

The cloud-enabled XIUS MSP is designed and developed on a Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and Software Defined Network (SDN) framework. To fulfil AEROVOYCE’s technology and operational needs, XIUS will integrate its MSP with BSNL’s nationwide network. This will further allow VNOs signing up with BSNL even in future, to launch services using XIUS MSP, in a quick ‘plug-n-play’ model without having to worry about high capital expenditure.


G V Kumar, CEO & Managing Director of XIUS said, “We are delighted to partner with AEROVOYCE and will work with them in delivering a broad spectrum of impactful services. The VNO route is a good option for companies to address customers that are underserved. XIUS has enabled millions of subscribers in the mobile operator services’ space and is well positioned to serve AEROVOYCE with their needs. Our global experience, high-end technology systems and end-to-end operational infrastructure will enable VNOs to build and commercialize innovative and attractive services to end users”.

XIUS MSP is a comprehensive solution that is ‘Made in India’ with all components built in-house at the Global Delivery Centre in Hyderabad. The solution is proven across the world with deployments in Europe, USA, Latin America, South East Asia and Middle East. XIUS was instrumental in launching one of the oldest MVNOs, Boost Mobile, USA (now part of Sprint) 14 years ago. It is this versatile experience that makes XIUS the natural choice for large as well as medium sub-base VNOs.

“ADPAY, the first national VNO of Indian Telecom will be spending INR 300 crore in three years on VNO PAN India rollout and plans to rope in at least few million subscribers in rural as well as tier-II and tier-III cities of the country” AEROVOYCE Founder and Chief Executive, Sivakumar Kuppusamy  said. “A highly dependable technology offering and globally proven operational expertise were the key criteria considered while selecting XIUS. XIUS has deep expertise and several years of experience in deploying telecom and VNO solutions across the globe and this will definitely help AEROVOYCE to offer the best user experience to its subscribers”, he added.

AEROVOYCE selecting XIUS as the preferred VNE partner comes at a time when XIUS was already making long-drawn plans for investments in its drive to support the Digital India initiative. Apart from offering their technology, XIUS has assembled a ‘One-Stop Shop’ team of companies that offer VNOs the best chance of success.

As Virtual Network Operator (VNO), companies buy airtime and bandwidth in bulk from existing operators and then offer services under their brand. This model would offer consumers more choices for voice and data services and allows existing Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) additional options to monetize unused spectrum.

A Don and his daughter make an appeal to the producers of "Daddy"

By: Sanket Savaliya on July 04, 2017 / comment : 0 ,




Geeta Gawli makes a special request to the producers of Daddy to get the release date changed.

In an unprecedented move, the makers of Arjun Rampal's Daddy have been requested to shift the release date of the film to September 8. The films trailer which has organically clocked over 10 million views has won the love of masses and the critics. However, the move to a new date comes with a special blessing. Daddy, which had an initial release date of July 21, will now be released on September 8th due to an appeal that took everyone by surprise.
  


Geeta Gawli the daughter of gangster-politician Arun Gawli on whose life Daddy is based, met Arjun and requested him to push the release of the film to a later date.

Daddy is not just a film but an experience of a lifetime for Geeta. It is an emotional journey that the Gawli family have gone through over the last three years of the making the film. She is hopeful that Arun Gawli gets parole and may be able to come out and speak about the film with the audience. This would be extremely important to him as he's never given permission for his life story before.

Talking about her ​meeting with ​Arjun, Geeta says, "I am really excited to show the film to everyone and I felt it would be special and auspicious to have the film release when my daddy was out on parole. I am really hoping that he gets parole at the time. I want the world to see the film and know the real daddy who has been our pillar of strength for so many years. I wanted them to release the film in September instead. "
  

Geeta adds , "To see Daddy in person and on screen is very different. We cannot wait for the movie and are overwhelmed by the trailer. Arjun and Ashim have shown every aspect of our fathers life in this movie. We have no words to describe what we are going through. Over the last 3 years, Arjun has really understood my father and I really respect that he has kept his feelings in mind and made this movie while staying true to the ups and downs that he has endured in his life."

Geeta feels that for her father it will also be auspicious to release Daddy in the midst of the Ganesh festival - an event that has been very close to Arun Gawli's heart. The entire Lalbaug area is renowned for the lavish and larger than life Ganesh pandals and pujas that the Gawlis have been a part of for many decades .
Daddy was the first indian  film to be launched at the Google headquarters and is one the most anticipated releases of 2017. The film starring Arjun Rampal in the lead role as Arun Gawli is directed by Ashim Ahluwalia and releases on September 8, 2017.

Suraj Kumar to make acting debut in Gujarati film

By: Sanket Savaliya on July 04, 2017 / comment : 0



Every year Gujarati cinema produces some new talents to the film industry, some make a successful debut and some tastes success after some struggles. There are few actors who made a successful debut in the industry. Not only did they got appreciation for their work but also got good numbers at the box office.One of the most loved person coming out from Gujarat, Suraj Kumar is all set to debut as an actor with upcoming Gujarati film ‘Hu Tara Ishq Ma’. The film was announced in Ahmedabad. ‘Hu Tara Ishq Ma’ is a romantic love story and musical film and will be directed by Raj Boricha and produced by Blue Diamond Production House Suraj is playing lead role in the movie.


While speaking about her debut in Gujarati cinema, Suraj Kumar said, "It is my first Gujarati film and I am really proud of it as it's my mother tongue too, technically I have a different kind of attachment to it. I’m really excited about this and looking forward to start the shooting of film”.


Charming looking Suraj Kumar is living in Gujrat. He has completed engineering degree from Pune. Dashing actor Suraj is having hobbies of dancing, acting, mimicry and gymnasium.


10 must watch movies at 8th Jagran Film Festival

By: Sanket Savaliya on July 02, 2017 / comment : 0 , ,

 8th Jagran Film Festival, India’s BIG Travelling Film Festival, is preparing to transcend boundaries of India pegging reach of around million cinema fans, to build awareness and create cultural affinity in its 8th year of organisation.

While all these films are best in their respective genres, the festival has shortlisted the top 10 highly recommended films to look forward: 



THE FAKIR OF VENICE: The 8th edition of Jagran Film Festival opens with the World Premiere of an Indian film starring Farhan Akhtar and Annu Kapoor, ‘The Fakir of Venice. A con man is hired to find a fakir who can bury himself in sand for an installation art project in Venice. The Con Man slips in a poor slum dweller from Bombay as the ‘Fakir’, conning the European art world successfully. It is the story of a strange relationship between two characters who are brought together to carry out a deception. To pull it off, however, they must learn to shed the layers of deceit, and move towards understanding themselves, and each other.


TOPE (THE BAIT): A film by one of India’s top film maker, Buddhadeb Dasgupta is yet another treat to be looked forward to. ‘Tope’ (The Bait) is based on a macabre short story by Narayan Bandyopadhyay, which Dasgupta first earmarked for adaptation over a decade ago, but which initially proved too blunt and spare for his maximalist magic-realist style. Deep in the wilds of rural Bengal, eccentric faded aristocrat Raja is living in palatial splendor with his voluptuous mistress Rekha but their relationship is clearly doomed. While both appear stranded in antique fantasy versions of India, the arrival of a modern film crew from Kolkata with their laptops and digital cameras, enlisting Raja to help them track down a tiger for a documentary project, comes as a mild shock. A former postman Goja has seemingly lost his mind and reinvented himself as a tree-dwelling soothsayer and Munni is a pre-teen nomad girl who earns a meager living for her impoverished lower-caste parents with her dazzling public displays of tightrope walking. All these narrative threads initially unfold separately, then cross and intertwine.


HORSES OF GOD: After a stint in prison, a young man (Abdelilah Rachid) becomes a violent Islamic fundamentalist and recruits his younger brother (Abdelhakim Rachi) and the youth's best friend (Hamza Souidek) to his cause. Nabil Ayoush mesmerizes the audience in this film with his versatile portrayal of the mindset of suicide bombers.  A winner at the Cannes and Rotterdam Film Festivals, ‘Horses of God’ is a must watch at the festival.




PURPPLE HORIZONS: Meryem 25, lost her family members because of sinking the migrant boat in the Aegean Sea near Bodrum Kos Island while trying to escape the war of Aleppo Syria. As a member of the Coast Guard, Chief Superintendent Ibrahim aged 50 who is about to retire helps Meryem, the only survivor of this accident. Orphan İbrahim retires and marries Meryem, the same year and settles down in the Bozdoğan Town of Aegean. The film follows Meryem’s life torn between her new husband and her old dead family. A film with a contemporary subject has been to at least a dozen top international film festivals.




BRAVO VIRTUOSO: Winner at several film festivals, Bravo Virtuoso is a weird tale of Alik, a young virtuoso clarinetist of a classical orchestra is forced to accept contracts intended for a hired killer, called the ‘Virtuoso’ to save his orchestra. Alik however is a musician and not a murderer.



GOLDEN FIVE: Another top rated film at the festival is ‘Golden Five from Macedonia. Maki, Kata and Jiji are loyal friends who believe in their youthful ideals. However, when Maki and Kata announce their engagement, Jiji becomes jealous. In the period of communist liquidations, there is an unsolved murder of five students, one of them being Maki. 65 years later, Alavantie, as a witness and a researcher, returns to his homeland with the “Golden Five” dossier. His secrets and knowledge bring additional tension in Kata’s and Jiji’s married life.


DOCTOR RAKHMABAI: Director Anant Mahadevan has not only been prolific but also highly creative in delineating biographical. His latest ‘Doctor Rakkhmabai’ is based on the story of Rukhmabai, or Rakhmabai an Indian woman who became one of the first practicing woman doctors in colonial India. She was also at the heart of a landmark legal case which led to the enactment of the Age of Consent Act, 1891. The film traces the journey of this courageous woman brilliantly. Tanishtha Chatterjee plays the lead role in the film.


Mr. KABAADI: Another film not to be missed at the Festival, is the last film of Actor Om Puri. Directed by his wife Seema Kapoor, the film is a satire and would be screened as the Closing Film of the Festival.



CHAUSAR: Sagar Sarhadi directed ‘Chausar’ has its world premiere at the Festival. The first feature film of Actor Nawzuddin Siddiqui is produced by Shyam Swami. Part of the special section ‘Cinema out of the box’, the film is awaiting its release. The Festival presents this yet unseen work of the maestro Sarhadi.



TRAPPED: Vikramaditya Motwane and Actor Rajkumar Rao come together to create an unusual blend of storytelling in a one character film. A man gets stuck in an empty high rise without food, water or electricity is the smallest possible one liner of the film. The way the Director- Actor duo keep the audience glued to the screen is a treat to the eye.

The Festival will begin on July 01, 2017 in Delhi’s posh socio-cultural hub and centre, the Siri Fort Auditorium. Over 130 screenings will be showcased that includes a stellar a line-up of films from across the world.  Some of the prominent sections of the Festival are World Panorama, Indian Showcase, Jagran Shorts, Jagran Discovery, Country Focus and the Retrospective of films.
The 2017 edition of Jagran Film Festival will traverse from Delhi to the Indian hinterlands of Kanpur, Lucknow, Allahabad, Varanasi, Patna, Dehradun, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Bhopal, Indore, Hisar, Ludhiana, Meerut, Raipur, and culminate in Mumbai. 
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