SAB TV launches “Happy Housewives Club”

SAB TV launches “Happy Housewives Club”

A show featuring housewives from across India 

~Starts July 4th, Mon-Fri, 1:30 pm~

In another first SAB TV, India’s leading family comedy entertainment channel creates a unique platform for Housewives to showcase their talents across the nation through its new show ‘Happy Housewives Club’. There are more than 250 HHC Clubs across 40 cities already and number of clubs growing exponentially. The show will premiere on July 4^th on SAB TV and will be aired every Mon-Fri at 1:30 pm.

The initiative, the first of its kind to be showcased on Indian Television is an inspiration to many a housewife who have come out of the mould of being a home-maker, a  mother and a dutiful daughter-in-law to showcasing her talent through this show.

HHC would enthuse housewives to expand their skill sets in order to show the same on the channel. This would automatically mean that they will utilize more of their time towards fresh and interesting pursuits and that in turn would satisfy them more. Indeed ‘Asli Mazaa SAB Ke Saath Aata Hai.

Speaking on the launch, Mr. NP Singh, COO, MSM said that, “SAB with this initiative will strengthen its bond with the housewives across cities in India. This for sure will help SAB gain more loyal viewers.”

Anooj Kapoor, Executive VP & Business Head, SAB, said that, “We offer light hearted content on our channel that the entire family watches together and brings smiles to viewer’s lives. With our initiative of launching Happy Housewives Club we are giving a platform to the housewives across India to showcase their hidden talent and make them and their families proud of what they are actually capable of achieving by recognizing their true potential.”

‘Happy Housewives club’ is an opportunity for the housewives to explore their creative side while socializing with like minded women. Having garnered tremendous support from women across the country, SAB TV has formed over 200 such clubs. This initiative will expand the SAB family and extend the core values of SAB like positive thinking, driving core family positive values, being happy and optimistic.

Anchored by various female characters from SAB TV shows like Indumati (Sucheta Khanna), Kokila (Ami Trivedi) & Vibhavari Tendulkar (Kishori Godbole) the show is being produced by Deepti Bhatnagar Productions.

Deepti Bhatnagar said that, “The idea behind the show was simple! Connect with women from across the country with something that binds them all together. Happy Housewives Club is an initiative for the housewives, by the housewives.”

SAB TV believes behind every happy family is a happy housewife and hopes that the Happy Housewives Club initiative has only given them a reason to be happier. The show is a candid representation of the housewives’ plethora of talent which will be seen in its full bloom. The simplicity, honesty, and loving nature of the housewives will bring happiness and smile to your face throughout the week every Monday to Friday at 1:30 pm only on SAB TV.

Watch the housewives in a never seen before avatar. Who knows, the next time you tune in you might just catch your humble next door housewife on the show.

Watch Happy Housewives Club every Mon-Friday at 1:30 PM only on SAB TV

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Members of the First Family of Indian Cinema Take the Stage for Raj Kapoor Tribute, June 26 at TIFF Bell Lightbox.

Members of the First Family of Indian Cinema Take the Stage for Raj Kapoor Tribute, June 26 at TIFF Bell Lightbox.  

Sons Randhir, Rishi and Rajiv Kapoor among those attend the event, hosted by Anupam Kher

TORONTO, ON – Noah Cowan, Artistic Director of TIFF Bell Lightbox, and Sabbas Joseph, Director, Wizcraft along with members of the Kapoor family came together to pay tribute to the life and work of Indian actor, director, mogul and legend Raj Kapoor, as presented in partnership by TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival), the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA), and the Government of Ontario.

Hosted by acclaimed Padma Shri Award-winning Indian actor Anupam Kher, who is also a close personal friend of the Kapoor family, the tribute event takes place this coming Sunday, June 26 at TIFF Bell Lightbox, following IIFA’s 12^th annual celebration and awards ceremony in the city on Saturday. The evening featured a large-scale public red carpet with members of the family who are carrying on the Kapoor tradition of brilliant artistry and super stardom in attendance. Among those in attendance were Krishna Kapoor, Raj’s widow, and his three sons Randhir, Rishi, along with his wife, actress Neetu Kapoor, Rajiv Kapoor, and daughters Ritu Nanda and Rima Jain.

Other Indian film luminaries scheduled to attend include, Deepa Mehta, Asha Bhosle, Zeenat Aman, Javed Jafri, Ramesh Sippy, J. P Dutta and Manmohan Shetty, among others.

The tribute will kick off TIFF’s retrospective film series, Raj Kapoor and the Golden Age of Indian Cinema, which launches on Friday, July 1 and will run until August 7. The series includes a number of new 35mm film prints struck especially for the occasion, which will tour to international locations to be announced at a later date.

Speaking on his father’s works and their global reach, Randhir Kapoor said, “We are thankful and appreciate TIFF and IIFA’s desire to host this retrospective. I have always believed that good cinema always prevails and lives forever.”

“We’re honoured to be presenting a tribute to the legacy of the legendary Raj Kapoor and the extraordinary

moment in cinema that he was instrumental in creating. His influence as an actor and director continues to this

day and this tribute and retrospective will increase awareness in North America of his importance within global film culture. And, of course, it’s unbelievably exciting to be welcoming several members of the Kapoor family, a multi-generation dynasty of Bollywood royalty, into our home at TIFF Bell Lightbox,” said Cowan.

“The government and the people of Ontario have welcomed IIFA and Indian cinema to North America. The Raj Kapoor Crescent naming and the tribute festival to the world’s legendary film maker Raj Kapoor are a perfect legacy. Of importance is the forging of ties and a partnership between IIFA and TIFF, one that holds considerable promise to provide impetus to global film culture. We look forward to celebrating Raj Kapoor and The Golden Age of Cinema and sharing with the world the influence of his work on the cinema of his time and on film makers thereafter”, said Wiz Sabbas Joseph, Director of IIFA and Wizcraft International Entertainment.

Speaking about the tribute and retrospective, Michael Chan, Ontario Minister of Tourism and Culture, said, “Our government is delighted to see the inclusion of the retrospective on the work of Raj Kapoor which is unprecedented in Canada and an excellent extension of the IIFA Weekend.  We’re excited that the IIFA Awards are here for the first time in North America and welcome the many visitors to Toronto who now have even more reason to extend their stay.”

The retrospective will feature Raj Kapoor classics including Aag, Barsaat, Awaara, Boot Polish, Shree 420, Jagte

Raho, Jis Des Mein Ganga Behti Hai, Sangam, Mera Naam Joker, Kal Aaj Aur Kal, Bobby and Satyam Shivam

Sundaram.

Several pieces of memorabilia from Raj Kapoor films including costumes, release-era programme books and props used during the films will be displayed in the TIFF Bell Lightbox atrium, along with an exciting installation from acclaimed  artist and filmmaker Srinivas Krishna. A series of paintings inspired by Kapoor films by Goan artist Seema Sardesai will also be showcased throughout the building.

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ACC receives CARE Ramkrishna Award for its outstanding work in rural health in Chhattisgarh

ACC receives CARE Ramkrishna Award for its outstanding work in rural health in Chhattisgarh

- Company reaches out to 2015 patients in Jamul through its Community Health Centers

Raipur: ACC Limited has been dedicated to health improvement of communities across its plants. Since its inception, ACC has played a significant role in upgrading the quality of life of the villagers and tribal communities around its plants by transforming villages into vibrant and sustainable habitats. 

Recognizing ACC’s pioneering efforts in making the lives of people healthier; Ramkrishna CARE Hospital conferred the prestigious Ramkrishna CARE Award on ACC. This award was received by Mr. BK Pillai, Staff ACC Hospital and Mr. Jamil Khan, CSR Coordinator, ACC Jamul in the presence of Dr. Sandeep Dave, MD for CARE Ramkrishna Hospital, Dr. Malhotra and Dr. Devangan, Mr. Agarwal & Mr. Agarwal, members Blood Bank Group.

Ramkrishna CARE Hospital is a renowned chain of hospitals across the country. This institution felicitates various corporates who are dedicated in serving the society through their health initiatives. ACC’s Jamul Plant has exemplified its commitment towards community welfare through setting up Community Health Centers in Jamul and Dhour villages to help villagers get access to basic and better health facilities.

The people living in the communities around ACC’s Jamul plant have little or no access to basic facilities such as safe and adequate drinking water, education, health. The company has closely assessed the needs of these communities and strived to create a vital and healthy life for them.

In order to improve the health conditions of the people living in these communities, ACC has made available doctors, who are devoting one hour in a week to consult and treat villagers. Till date these doctors have attended to the needs of 2015 patients.

ACC has also joined hands with the Department of Health and Government of Chhattisgarh, to set up a center where villagers can come and get a free TB check up done. ACC joined hands with Rungta College for Science and Research College and conducted several dental camps for the villagers. In villages like Pathariya and Madesara, about 600 women and children were examined and free medicines were distributed. ACC also set up a blood donation camps at different villages.

ACC is among the very few private sector companies in India who has volunteered to lend a hand in the national effort to combat the HIV/AIDS which is recognized as being one of the country’s major public health issues. ACC has set up a HIV Awareness workshop for its labourers, truckers and the communities with the support Chhattisgarh AIDS Control Society Raipur.

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Ace Commodity Exchange Implements Bloomberg's Global Identifiers

Ace Commodity Exchange Implements Bloomberg's

Global Identifiers

First Exchange in Asia to adopt Bloomberg's Open Symbology

Mumbai-- Ace Derivatives and Commodity Exchange Limited, a Kotak Group anchored commodity exchange in India, has successfully completed integration of the Bloomberg Global Identifier (‘BBGID’).  The Exchange supports Bloomberg’s Open Symbology (BSYM), and is the first exchange to adopt the BBGID in Asia.

Dilip Bhatia, Chief Executive Officer of Ace Commodity Exchange said, “We see Bloomberg’s Open Symbology gaining traction, in particular amongst exchanges, because it is assigned at the exchange level. This fulfills an ongoing need of our customer base.”

Ace Commodity Exchange’s daily prices are tracked live on the Bloomberg Professional service at BBGID <GO>. “Ace Commodity Exchange joins a global list of exchanges and third parties that have adopted Bloomberg’s Open Symbology platform and are helping it become an industry standard,” said Peter Warms Head of Bloomberg’s Data License and Symbology Business, “BYSM’s comprehensive, yet intuitive rulebook provides clarity, transparency and efficiency the global marketplace.”

 The Bloomberg Global ID (‘BBGID’) is at the heart of Bloomberg's Open Symbology initiative launched in November 2009. The BBGID is a 12-digit alphanumerical identifier that comprehensively covers more than 36 million active and inactive securities globally. It is available free of licensing fees and is completely inclusive of far-reaching systems and services, and uses standard symbology across all global asset classes. 

Henceforth, Commodities traded on the Ace Commodity Exchange will be assigned BBGIDs.  For more information on Bloomberg's Open Symbology and how to get involved with the initiative, go to http://www.bloomberg.com/enterprise/enterprise_products/symbology/

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