AROUND YAS ISLAND IN 72 HOURS

 From the world’s fastest roller coaster, to its largest indoor theme park, to the highest indoor climbing wall and biggest skydiving chamber and more, there’s much to experience in 72 hours on Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s leading entertainment and leisure destinations.

Holidaymakers can enjoy immersive and thrilling leisure activities within close proximity on the Island. Mapped around an area of 25 square kilometers, the destination features award-winning theme parks including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi which includes a variety of family-friendly rides and attractions, Yas Water world Abu Dhabi the world’s first and only Emirati-themed waterpark, and Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, the incredibly immersive indoor theme park.

Adventure-seekers can soar in the world’s biggest indoor skydiving flight chamber or climb to the top of the region’s tallest climbing wall at the UAE’s ultimate adventure hub CLYMB^TM Abu Dhabi. Alternatively, they can get behind the wheel of a myriad of vehicles Yas Marina Circuit. Home to the highly-anticipated FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX™, drivers can choose anything from go-karts, to race cars, and even Formula 3000, as well as car and bike track days to test out their own vehicles.

For some rest and relaxation, Yas Island has eight hotels including Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island and the W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, as well as budget-friendly options on Yas Plaza Hotels. With over 2,000 rooms and suites and the magnificent Yas Beach with crystal clear waters, Yas Island has an incredible diversity of hospitality options. The destination is also a shopaholic’s paradise with the capital’s largest shopping destination, Yas Mall, with more than 370 leading international and regional retail brands, F&B outlets, along with 20-screen state-of-the-art cinema and other attractions.

When it comes to exquisite and award-winning dining experiences, Yas Island Abu Dhabi is virtually short of none. With 165 restaurants around Yas Island, the destination is a melting pot of cuisines and cultures. For a dining experience with a view, Yas Marina features seven restaurants including the Aquarium, Iris Yas Island, and the iconic Cipriani, overlooking the marina and Abu Dhabi’s most luxurious super-yachts.

As travel restriction to the capital have eased, Yas Island is the ideal destination for travelers looking for a quick 72-hour vacation.

Visitors can design their itinerary with a host of adventure-filled activities by visiting yasisland.ae 

About Yas Island

Yas Island in Abu Dhabi (www.yasisland.ae) is one of the world’s fastest growing leisure and entertainment destinations, located on the golden shores of Abu Dhabi - just 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 50 minutes from Dubai. Yas Island offers holidaymakers a diverse mix of award-winning leisure and entertainment experiences, from one-of-a-kind theme parks, world-class shopping and superb dining, to a links golf course, exciting water and motor sports, and the most enjoyable musical and family events… all within the 25 sq km Island. Today, Yas Island is home to the award-winning theme parks Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the record-breaking CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit (home to the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX™), Yas Marina, Yas Links golf course, as well as Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi’s largest mall, more than 165 dining experiences, eight hotels, and indoor and outdoor concert venues - all of which are complemented by a range of visitor services that connect all attractions to one another.

The report of Vandalism on the sets of Prakash Jha’s web series Ashram is very scary especially at a time when the media industry is trying to slowly gear up its production post-Covid Pandemic. Indian Film & TV Producers Council strongly condemns such atrocious and egregious incidents and requests the authorities to take appropriate punitive steps to totally eschew such attacks.

 

The report of Vandalism on the sets of Prakash Jha’s web series Ashram is very scary especially at a time when the media industry is trying to slowly gear up its production post-Covid Pandemic. Indian Film & TV Producers Council strongly condemns such atrocious and egregious incidents and requests the authorities to take appropriate punitive steps to totally eschew such attacks.

IFTPC has been insisting on the safety and security of the crew with many a state government. Though we have always been assured of the same, IFTPC notes with regret that the anti-social elements are having a field day. On one side the government is hailing the Film Industry as a Cultural Ambassador and eulogizing its contribution, on the other hand, a free run is given to such elements.

IFTPC requests the authorities, State, and Central to give their immediate attention and save the industry from being blatantly bulldozed. IFTPC sincerely hopes that sanity will prevail and the industry’s right to profession guaranteed under the constitution and creative freedom is restored with all sincerity and a fear-free industrial environment is provided to the Media Industry.

Film Banaras - Media kit

 Audio rights of NK Productions "Film Banaras" sold to renowned audio companies T- Series and Lahari Music for a whooping price.

The much hyped magnum opus, director Jayathirtha's film “Banaras” has notched up a new high after its audio rights were acquired by T-Series and Lahari Music. The companies spent a whooping price on the deal, which is supposed to be the highest amount ever paid for music rights down South. Released in five different languages, Banaras marks the debut of Zaid Khan and Sonal Monteiro as the leading lady.

The beautiful ghats and lively streets of Kashi have always tempted the motion artists to weave a story around them, Banaras gives prominence to the culture and the city in the most aesthetically pleasing way possible.

Lead actor of the film, Zaid Khan says "Getting a platform to showcase my acting and winning the trust of T Series and Lahari feels surreal. I hope I live upto their expectations"

Director of the film, Jayathirtha says “If we stand on the steps of the Ganga at Banaras, we can witness the folklore, classics and chanting of Ganga moods and this is the voice of India and its culture. We designed that soulful sound in throughout film and Mr. Ajaneesh Lokanth has given his best to bring amazing numbers in the movie. Its our honor that the Lahari and T-series has recognized and paid a huge amount for audio rights. I  am personally humbled and very thankful to Lahari and T-series for this great recognition"

Producer Tilakraj Ballal says "Both T Series and Lahari are big globally recognised labels, their association with Banaras is our honour. We hope to reach out to the maximum number of people possible through them"

Music Director Ajaneesh Loknath says "Music of Banaras is unlike anything south has ever witnessed. Music can make or break a film, T Series and Lahari's association with us is a compliment to our music"

T Series says "We trust the team and their vision with the film Banaras and we truly believe in each and every project we associate with and Banaras is a magnum opus that should reach to maximize audience"

Lahari music says "It’s a proud  moment for us to be acquiring the music of “Banaras which is a such a delight & a special music which we are looking forward for all 5 languages would be a sure hit"

Kate Sharma is off to the new location to shoot for upcoming song with panorama studios with Raghav Sachar

 

The sensational Kate Sharma is off to shoot her next. She is a huge one on social media and she would be shooting her next song with Raghav Sachar who is also the singer of the song. The song is produced under the banner Panorama Studios and if reports are to be believed, it's a romantic track. Kate Sharma is a huge hit on social media, especially on Instagram. Her audience is always looking forward to see something from her and this is great news. The pairing is fresh and the talented Raghav would make a great onscreen pair with the hot and happening Kate. 

We congratulated her and here is what she has to say, "Thank you very much. Firstly, I am sorry, I can't reveal much as the shoot is still on. It's a romantic track and people are going to love it. The lyrics are sticky and everyone is bound to remember it. I heard the song and absolutely loved it and it was an instant yes from my side. It's been a tough day's work today but I am fortunate and happy to be doing the work that I love. That is to entertain my audience who look upto me. Quality entertainment is a huge responsibility and it's knife" edge. Love and light to all. Let's be responsible and take care of one another."

Those were lovely words and like she rightly said, quality entertainment is a knife" edge and one has to keep a balance. Kate is high on that and we wish her the best in everything.

६७ व्या राष्ट्रीय चित्रपट पुरस्कार वितरण सोहळ्यात गायिका 'सावनी रविंद्र'ला 'सर्वोत्कृष्ट पार्श्वगायिके'चा पुरस्कार प्रदान

 

आज दिल्लीतील विज्ञान भवनात झालेल्या '६७ व्या राष्ट्रीय चित्रपट पुरस्कार' वितरण सोहळ्यात सुमधूर गळ्याची प्रसिद्ध गायिका 'सावनी रविंद्र' हीला 'बार्डो' चित्रपटातील 'रान पेटलं' या गाण्यासाठी 'सर्वोत्कृष्ट पार्श्वगायिका' पुरस्काराने सन्मानित करण्यात आले. यामुळे तिचे मराठी सिनेसृष्टीत तसेच सर्व गायन क्षेत्रातील कलाकारांकडून प्रचंड कौतुक होत आहे. सावनीची मराठी, हिंदी, तमिळ, तेलुगू, बंगाली, गुजराती अश्या विविध भाषेतील गाणी प्रसिद्ध आहेत.

आपल्या सुरेल आवाजाने प्रेक्षकांना मंत्रमुग्ध करणारी गायिका 'सावनी रविंद्र' राष्ट्रीय पुरस्काराविषयी सांगते, ''आज मला या नामांकीत राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार वितरण सोहळ्यात गौरवण्यात आले. त्यामुळे माझा आनंद गगनात मावत नाही आहे. मी हा पुरस्कार माझ्या दोन महिन्यांच्या मुलीला समर्पित करते. ती माझ्यासाठी लकी चार्म आहे. अर्थातच माझ्या सर्व गुरूजनांचे आशीर्वाद, माझ्या आई-वडीलांचे कष्ट आणि कुटूंबीय यांचा यामध्ये खूप मोठा वाटा आहे. त्यांच्या मार्गदर्शनामुळे मी आजवर माझ्या आयुष्यात यश संपादन करू शकले."

सावनी राष्ट्रीय चित्रपट पुरस्कार वितरण सोहळ्यातील अनुभवाविषयी सांगते, "खरतर 'रान पेटलं' या गाण्यासाठी मला राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार मिळाला. त्यामुळे मी माझ्या भावना शब्दात व्यक्त करू शकत नाही. त्या गाण्यामध्ये एका आईचं मनोगत दाखवलं आहे. जेव्हा मी गाणं गायलं होतं. त्यावेळी माझं लग्नही झालं नव्हतं. परंतु आज मी एका आईच्या भूमिकेत आहे. आणि आज त्या गाण्यासाठी राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार घेण्यासाठी मी माझ्या दोन महिन्याच्या मुलीला घेऊन दिल्लीला आली आहे. जेव्हा ही राष्ट्रीय पुरस्काराची बातमी माझ्यापर्यंत आली तेव्हा मी मातृत्वाच्या उंबरठ्यावर होते. आणि आता मी आई झाले आहे. एका आईनेच गायलेल्या गाण्यासाठी मला हा पुरस्कार मिळाला. त्यामुळे हा पुरस्कार माझ्यासाठी खूप स्पेशल आहे. हा पुरस्कार मला उपराष्ट्रपती एम.वेंकय्या नायडू यांच्या हस्ते देण्यात आला. माझ्यासाठी हा क्षण खूप अभिमानाचा होता. मी आजवरच्या इतक्या वर्षांच्या प्रामाणिकपणे केलेल्या मेहनतीचं फळ देवाने आज मला दिलं आहे, अशी भावना मनात होती."

पुढे ती सांगते, "बार्डो चित्रपटातील संगितकार रोहन - रोहन यांचे मी मनापासून आभार मानते. कारण मी काहीतरी वेगळं करू शकते. हा विश्वास त्यांनी माझ्यावर दाखवला. हे गाणं माझ्या नेहमीच्या आवाजापेक्षा फारचं वेगळं आहे. मराठी मातीतील अस्सल अहिराणी भाषेत हे गाणं आहे. मला अजूनही तो क्षण आठवतो, जेव्हा संगितकार रोहन - रोहन यांच्या घरच्या सेटअपवर हे गाणं आम्ही रेकॉर्ड केलं होतं. अत्यंत भावूक करणारं हे गाणं आहे. राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार मिळाल्यामुळे आता जबाबदारी वाढली आहे. आजवर मी ज्यापद्धतीने गाणी गायली त्याहीपेक्षा अजून जास्त मेहनत करून प्रेक्षकांना आवडतील अशी उत्तमोत्तम गाणी गाण्याचा मी कायम प्रयत्न करेन. या पुरस्काराच्या रूपात कौतुकाची थाप मला मिळाली असं वाटतं. अशीच भारतीय अभिजात संगीताची सेवा माझ्याकडून घडो. हीच सदिच्छा.''

The world to witness the launch of India’s fastest car ever, a lightest electric hypercar, Ekonk

 Vazirani Automotive, one of India’s innovative startups is all set to launch, one of a kind, expression of art, Ekonk.

Ekonk in the Indian scriptures signifies the beginning of the divine light. The big bang.

“For us, Ekonk signifies our real beginning, where for the first time design and innovation

comes together. It’s our first vehicle that’s ‘alive’.”- Chunky Vazirani

 

After working for automotive giants like Rolls-Royce and Jaguar, Chunky Vazirani moved to Mumbai and founded Vazirani in 2015. The vision was to create next generation electric vehicles and technology that would put India on the world map of extreme vehicles.

Having launched India’s first hypercar concept, ‘Shul’ at the Goodwood Festival in the U.K, he earned the honor of creating the first HyperCar of India and to supersede his expectations, Chunky Vazirani gives to the world a new single-seater, spaceship looking car that claims to be not just the fastest car ever built in India but one of the fastest accelerating cars in the world. The car also tests the company’s unique battery solution that replaces the century-old complex liquid cooling tech. 

 

Biomimicry (studying how animals and humans use breathing to regulate their body temperature) combined with some ancient Indian manufacturing techniques resulted in the invention of the DiCo technology. DiCo enables the batteries to cool directly with the air, as opposed to needing liquid cooling that most manufacturers including Tesla use to keep its batteries cool. Vazirani's new technology makes EVs lighter, faster, safer and cost effective. Most importantly, it also increases the range of EVs.

It is designed to be one of the most fluid cars aerodynamically, having one of the lowest drag coefficients for vehicles of its kind. That’s majorly why the rear wheels of the car are covered. It sets itself apart with its innovative battery efficiency and full carbon fiber body that keeps the weight down. Weighing overall 738kgs, it is very light, especially for an electric vehicle, and with a power output of 722hp, almost achieving the golden, one is to one, power to weight ratio.

 

The vehicle is developed end-to-end by Vazirani Automotive and has been tested at the recently inaugurated Naxtrax high-speed facility near Indore to achieve a top speed of 309KMPH. Acceleration from 0-100kmph is a mere 2.54 seconds.

Its magnificent design, chic body, and world-class tech make Chunky Vazirani a pioneer in the country and the world. The technology and learnings from Ekonk will be seen in the production version of the Shul, which the brand is gearing for. After which, Ekonk might also see limited production for customers to purchase.

Speaking about Ekonk, Chunky Vazirani, Founder and CEO of Vazirani-Automotive shares, “With the advent of electric vehicles, companies around the world have to start from a blank canvas. This is the perfect time for India to innovate, develop and pioneer this EV era.”

Press release - Sonu Sood to host an Unique show for Indians: Kuberan’s House

 

India’s Biggest Start-up Showcase: Kuberan’s House

In a scintillating move of sorts that will delight entrepreneurs and soar the spirit of innovation, arrives a televised show that truly means business. Literally, figuratively, and in every sense of the term.

Kuberan’s House, brainchild of Co-Founders: Sanjeev K Kumar (CEO & Show Director); Ram Gowda (MD & Show Producer) and Ranjith Royal (COO) – set to air on a top-drawer channel promises to be a front-liner.

Big Dreams, Huge Reality
Kuberan’s House gears up to unveil an opportunity for start-ups. If you’re an entrepreneur – this show could swiftly usher your plans into the realm of reality. The venture, crafted deftly in tandem with PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Make In India’ initiative, has cinematic hunk and National Hero Sonu Sood as Host and Moderator of the show, adding to its robust appeal. 

Sterling Highlights
Variously hailed as “India’s biggest start-up showcase” with the most powerful start-up investment decision-makers backing it, Kuberan’s House will subject candidates to a four-prong agenda: Source, Screen, Streamline and Showcase. Handpicked and groomed entrepreneurs across India will have an enviable 15 agnostic investors - aptly named “Kuberas” – to help scale their start-ups, fulfilling them to deft fruition.

Apex Speak
SANJEEV K KUMAR (CEO): “We have already got over 19k applications, pan-India, and are now in the next phase, where we are taking the groomed start-ups to the investors through our show, which is going to be an invigorating prime time content.”

RAM GOWDA (MD): “There are several start-up forums across India, but none showcase and inspire oSther start-ups and we are here to change the game.”

RANJITH ROYAL (COO): “We’re providing India’s biggest platforms to entrepreneurs to present their ideas, fetching investment up to Rs.10 Cr. per pitch.”

Thrills escalate as Kuberan’s House readies to unfurl a televised ‘B.E.S.T’.
Best Of Entrepreneurs & Start-ups Treat, that is.