"LIC’S JEEVAN UMANG" PLAN LAUNCHED 

                            

LIC has introduced “LIC’s Jeevan Umang”, the plan with cover up to age 100 which offers a combination of income and protection. This plan provides for annual survival benefits from the end of the premium paying term till age 99 and a lump sum payment at the time of maturity or on death of the policyholder during the policy term.

The USP of the plan is that Guaranteed Survival Benefit is payable on the life assured surviving to the end of the premium paying term, provided all due premiums have been paid or the paid up value in 2 lakh or more. The survival benefit will be equal to 8% p.a.  of Basic Sum Assured and paid up Sum Assured respectively. The first survival benefit payment is payable at the end of  premium paying term and thereafter on completion of each subsequent year till the Life assured survives or till the policy anniversary prior to the date of maturity, whichever is earlier.

The product placement is such that this plan is available from age 90 days to 55 years. There is no upper limit to the Basic Sum Assured but shall be in multiples of Rs.25000/- with Premium paying terms having option of 15, 20, 25 and 30 years.

The Maturity Benefit is payable on the life assured surviving to the end of the policy term being age 100 years, provided all due premiums have been paid, being“Sum Assured on Maturity”which is equal to Basic Sum Assured. Paid up policies will be paid maturity paid up Sum Assured at the end of the Policy Term.

Benefit payable on death of the Life Assured during the policy term, provided all due premiums have been paid is as follows:

·         On death before the Commencement of Risk, Return of premium/s paid without interest shall be payable.

·         On Death after the Commencement of Risk , Death Benefit defined as sum of“Sum Assured on Death” shall be payable in case of In-force policies and Death Paid up Sum Assured in case of Paid up Policies which is proportionate value of Sum Assured on Death.

Where “Sum Assured on Death” is defined as the highest of

·         10 times of annualised premium; or

·         Sum Assured on Maturity; or

·         Absolute amount assured to be paid on death, i.e. Basic Sum Assured.

This death benefit shall not be less than 105% of all the premiums paid as on date of death.

Other salient features include payment of Simple Reversionary Bonus throughout the term and Final Additional Bonus (if any) at the time of Maturity and with Death Benefit as per rules. Final Additional Bonus, if any is also available on surrender of fully paid policies.

The policyholder has an option of availing Riders viz., LIC’s Accidental Death and Disability Benefit Rider or LIC’s Accident Benefit Rider, LIC’s New Term Assurance Rider, LIC’s New Critical Illness Benefit Rider. However, Rider sum assured cannot exceed the Basic Sum Assured. In addition, this plan also takes care of liquidity needs through loan facility.

This is an attractive comprehensive income and protection plan for all in the family.

On the occasion of Mother's Day, Amitabh Bachchan launched Shivrani Somaia's song "Maai-ri" to pay homage to the unique role that all the mothers have played in the life of each individual

"IT IS A BOND THAT SHOULD BE TREASURED" SAYS SINGER, COMPOSER SHIVRANI SOMAIA 

The launch saw the presence of Anup Jalota, Suresh Wadkar, Padma Wadkar. 

UK born and raised creative entrepreneur, Shivrani Somaia who has a series of non-filmy theme tracks under her music banner Shivaa Sounds, composed and sang her debut single 'Maai-ri' a light Indian pop number dedicated to all the mothers across the globe "Maai-ri' is the first track released and will be globally available from 14th May. “The composition and lyrics are intended to be simple and catchy”, says Somaia. “This track is particularly close to my heart as it is a collaboration between my mother Vandana Somaia (who is also a vocalist) and I”

Singer, Composer, Shivrani Somaia has managed to beautifully intertwine music with poetry to produce a sentimental track which touches a chord within the heart when listening to it. A very pure and genuine song accompanied by contemporary arrangement and acoustic instruments enhancing the deep and meaningful lyrics which will propel you to shed a tear or two and feel nostalgic. It's a song which makes you think, smile, shed a tear or two, nostalgic. Shivrani Somaia delivers vocals as rich and as solemn as you will hear for a long time. The lyrics of the song is so simple yet out of this world. 

"The role of a mother in the life of an individual is multifaceted and unique to each one of us. It is a bond that should be treasured. Normally it is a mother that sings a soothing lullaby to pacify the child, 'Maai-ri' is an attempt to shift the paradigm whereby it is the child lamenting the mother in thanks and praise of her lifelong sacrifice. 'Maai-ri' is all set to release on the 14th May" adds Shivrani Somaia

Song title: MAAI-RI; Composer: Shivrani Somaia (& Prithvi Gandharv); Vocalists: Shivrani Somaia and Vandana Somaia; Music Arrangement: Durgesh Rajbhatt; Lyricist: Niket Pandey; Sound Engineer: Avdhoot Wadkar

Shivrani Somaia was born in London to a family of musicians and from the age of 4 has been studying, practising and performing music. Having being raised within an Indian family in the UK, Shivrani has developed a diverse range of musical knowledge combining both Western and Eastern influences.

Shivrani Somaia began her musical journey with intense piano training from a young age, which was soon coupled with western vocal classes. As time went on, it was important for her to also focus time and attention on Hindustani vocal training to help enhance her repertoire. More recently Shivrani has chosen to use her musical foundation to begin a series of non-filmy theme tracks, with deep topical subject matter.

The song will be available worldwide on Saavn, Gaana, Hungama, Eros Now, Jio Music, Wynk Music, iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Hungama, Raaga, Idea Music Lounge, Google Play Music and many more....

MYANMAR ACADEMY AWARD WINNER, INTERNATIONAL STAR LU MIN OPENS UP ABOUT HIS FIRST TRYST WITH INDIA

Myanmar Academy Award Winner, International star Lu Min is on his maiden visit to India and has already caught the nation's attention. After making their presence felt at Myanmar film & television fraternity, multi facet Director, Actor & Producer Lu Min wishes to glory the Myanmar film Industry on International soil.

The Press Conference saw the presence of  Shweta Khanduri and Premal Badiani. 

 

Having done over 1000 films in his career , Lu Min's visit to India doesn't come as  a surprise. The actor has multiple reasons for his latest tryst to the country "Firstly,  I have never seen a reception, entering a country, like I saw after coming out from the plane. The music, the culture, the fact that people were so happy to celebrate the culture, it's a beautiful thing. It was a wonderful reception. I've always wanted to come to India. In my field, if it's not work related, you never get to go to a place. The fact that I got to come to India is something I'll always cherish. I am so excited to be here. The excitement, the enthusiasm, the kindness and the energy level of this city is incredible"

"I see cultural & emotional similarities between both the countries" says the actor who recently got the rights to remake the John Abraham & Nana Patekar's blockbuster hit Taxi No. 9211 in Myanmar "John Abraham & Nana Patekar are great actors who made a historic film. One of the genres explored in Myanmar is comedy & Taxi No. 9211 is a full on Hindi film pot boiler with comedy, drama & much more. It is my pleasure to be able to make a film of such a stature in Myanmar"

In the present Myanmar landscape, Director, Actor & Producer Lu Min is definitely one of the elite names in the business. He undoubtedly has the highly coveted quality of being respected dramatic thespian, hence the star plans to open his own Production Company on a very large scale & wishes to produce entertaining, uplifting content that combines excellent storytelling and superior acting talent with manageable budgets.

"Citizens of Myanmar are extremely fond of films & entertainment but sadly we are not exposed to it as much as we should. Myanmar is a country of 50 million people with only 42 cinema halls & 5 channels on television. As an actor & a person with immense love for films & his country I wish to broaden the horizon & bring not only quantity but quality entertainment to Myanmar. Due to lack of exposure to good content, people resort in unethical practices like piracy which breaks my heart" says Lu Min, member of Censor Board, Myanmar who gives  a special mention to MIG company whose chairman Guy Eugene is instrumental in bringing a revolutionary change in the infrastructure- Multiplexes etc. of the Myanmar. 

 

"I would like to take this platform to invite Bollywood to my city to shoot  & explore opportunities.  We will not leave any stone unturned to make it as simple as it can get for them. From physique locations, to production, equipment the film fraternity will provide you with the best possible. I hope & wish to have a fruitful relationship between Myanmar film industry & Bollywood " adds Lu Min.

"LET IT B": TEL AVIV PRIDE PARADE

EXPECTED TO DRAW 200,000 PARTICIPANTS FOR THE WORLD’S FIRST BISEXUALITY THEMED PARADE

The 2017 LGBT Pride Week starts on June 3, when hundreds of thousands of people from Israel and around the world are expected to arrive in Tel Aviv for a week of non-stop parties, events, and shows that feature and celebrate the city’s vibrant LGBTQ community. Tel Aviv’s pride parade is the largest pride event in Asia and the Middle East, and one of the largest parades in the world.

The Tel Aviv Pride Parade, the highlight of Pride Week, will take place on June 9.   The parade “Let it B” will showcase “Bisexuality Visibility” – the first large-scale pride parade in the world to ever celebrate the theme bisexuality. The parade includes specially designed floats, marching groups and uplifting music. The annual event starts at 10:00 with a large fair in the Me’ir Park, and makes its way down the neighborhood streets of Trumpeldor, Allenby, Ha’Rav Kook, Ezra Ha’Sofer in the heart of trendy Tel Aviv to the Charles Clore Garden by the sea for an all-day beach party with live shows and DJs, opposite the golden sands of Tel Aviv's beaches.

This year, the city’s LGBTQ community has chosen a theme that reaffirms its support for the diverse and inclusive atmosphere that has led to Tel Aviv being dubbed “the world’s gayest city” by The Boston Globe and “the gay capital of the Middle East” by Out Magazine. The Tel Aviv Pride Parade is the only pride parade in the world that is fully sponsored by a municipality. Over the last few years, Tel Aviv has significantly deepened its investments to promote gay tourism to the city, 

The Municipality is collaborating with NYX Tel Aviv, the official Pride hotel. NYX Tel Aviv will offer special deals and host events organized by the well-known gay party line PAG.  The hotel will be lit up in rainbow colors throughout Pride Week.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Relives Her First Cannes Moment

To present Devdas as part of Cannes’ 70^th anniversary

At Cannes 2017, L’Oréal Paris will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Film Festival and its 20th anniversary as official beauty brand, with the L’Oréal Paris Open Air Cinema.  A double celebration of women in film and beauty at the Festival, the Outdoor Cinema will showcase films that will be selected and introduced in-person by six L’Oréal Paris actress ambassadors, at a big screen open to the public on the Martinez beach from May 17^th to May 22^nd.

Amongst others, our very own Woman of Worth, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who will be walking the red carpet as a L’Oréal Paris ambassador on 19^th and 20^th May 2017, will be reliving her 1^st Cannes appearance by presenting Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 2002 movie Devdas on 20^th May at the Outdoor Cinema.

Commenting on her 1^st experience at the Festival for the movie, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shared, “We attended the Festival not just as artists but as proud representatives of Indian cinema, showcasing a film that meant so much to us. The kind of reception we got for the movie was truly overwhelming and I will cherish it all my life.”

                                           Mr India Men’s Physique 2017 
Winner Rehaan Raas Dev of J&K to Represent India at Mr Asia Championship in Mongolia

He had a dream… to make his body bloom into a work of art. And he had the passion to pursue it.  And like the rugged beauty of his home city Jammu, he himself became a paradigm of graceful grit. Meet Rehaan Raas Dev, the crowned king of Indian machismo. To him belongs the title of Mr. India Men's Physique 2017. And like many things worthwhile, it didn’t come easy. It took a relentless, rigorous routine of workout under the expert guidance of much-respected Mr World, Vipin Peter. But when the rigour reaped its fruits, it was no short of an overall victory at the 57th Senior National Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship organised by IBBFF at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Rehaan represented Maharashtra at the national level while competing for the title of Mr India. Bringing an awesome physique, he won "National Gold medal" in his height category as well the "Overall Champion" title across all categories in Men's Physique, to become Mr India Men's Physique 2017.

Like many of his idols, the J&K boy has a dream to carve a place for himself in the glam-and-grit land of Bollywood. To follow his heart, he left a comfortable and lucrative career as Head Financial Analyst at an Investment Fund. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and has done his higher studies with CFA Institute, USA. The calling and the craving for the craft and the camera could not be silenced, so he moved base to Mumbai, where he trained his body and his theatrical skills simultaneously. And now, his passion has started paying off, as Rehaan prepares to represent India internationally in Mr Asia Contest scheduled from May 18-21, 2017 in Mongolia. For Rehaan, representing his nation on such a grand stage is a great honour.

Men's Physique is a fitness modelling contest that is held every year to scout for aesthetic bodies: lean, muscular and symmetrical. Athletes are also judged in terms of their stage charm and powerful personality. 

Rehaan has absolutely no qualms in giving the entire credit of his victory to his guru Vipin Peter. It was Mr Peter who helped crystallise his miraculous transformation defying all barriers of time and energy. 

He also thanks Indian Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (IBBFF), for creating such a wonderful platform for athletes to showcase themselves. He expresses special gratitude to its Hon. Gen. Secretary, Dr. Sanjay C More, for his undying efforts in planting and promoting the ideals of aesthetics and athletics.

Creative Eye Limited exploring media market of Australia

Creative Eye Limited, a public listed company on BSE & NSE headed by its Chairman & Managing Director, Mr. Dheeraj Kumar recently met Mr Tony Huber, Consul General at the office of the Australian Consulate-General in Mumbai.

 During their discussion the diplomat was informed about India’s Media and Entertainment Industry .  Mr Kumar further informed Mr. Huber that Digital content production is growing at the whopping pace of 33% year on year, As a veteran of the Indian Television, Mr Kumar gave detailed presentation of the Indian and global scenarios, highlighting stages with opportunities for growth.

 Mr. Huber said he was extremely impressed with the detailed, deep and encouraging information he received from DheerajKumar. He had gained a good understanding of Indian TV and media industry. Mr Huber was happy to note that Creative Eye Limited is one complete company which handles concepts across the Television, Digital and Animation streams; from ideation till the finally ready for release, quality content.Mr Huber assured that he  would look for matching Australian  production houses and media companies who could associate with Creative Eye Limited and explore the possibility of  global content production.Dheeraj Kumar further explained that Creative Eye Limited now also has uniquely talented associates  in animation industry and Creative Eye Limited is thus capable of taking on large scale animation projects at a lesser cost and time.This fact is less known to the world and Australia and could prove a game changer for early  Australian  joint Venture partners with Creative Eye Limited. Dheeraj Kumar assured a total hand- holding of Australian companies and partners and making them a part of the growth story of Creative Eye Limited

 Subsequently CFO-COO, Sunil Gupta of Creative Eye Limited expressed that the company has decided to expand its footprint in the entertainment market in various verticals of content production with renewed strength as it brings along a few of the Global leaders in content production and animation on board with the company. Creative Eye Limited is in the process of aggressively exploring the leading media and entertainment markets of the World.To conclude, Chairman Dheeraj Kumar shared the information that very soon a few of the leading professionals from Indian media and entertainment Industry shall be on the board of Creative Eye Limited to strengthen and take the robust, local and international vision of the company forward with a fresh dynamism.