Stardust Awards 2013: SRK, Priyanka Get 2 Awards Each

EFT Report, Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and diva Priyanka Chopra won two awards each at the Stardust Awards 2013.

Priyanka won the best actress (drama) for her film "Barfi!" and the Star of the Year award (female).

Shah Rukh Khan won the Star of the Year (male) and best actor (editor's choice) trophies for his film "Jab Tak Hai Jaan."

Anurag Basu's "Barfi!" was awarded the "Best Film."

Stardust Awards 2013

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Big B to Sing Live at Global Sounds of Peace Concert

EFT Report, Mumbai: Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan will sing at a concert dedicated to the police personnel who lost their lives in the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attack of 2008.

Called Global Sounds of Peace, the concert is organized by musician Aadesh Shrivastava on January 30, 2013 at Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai.

However, even after crooning songs like "Rang barse," "Raghuveera," and "Ekla chalo re," Big B said he is still not confident.

Big B to Sing at Global Sounds of Peace Concert

"I don't know the 'raags,' (which I am singing). Aadesh used to tell me what to sing and I used to do that. Actually, there are many machines to help in tuning your voice," Bachchan said at a press conference in Mumbai on Jan. 24.

When asked how he will sing live, the superstar said: "You will only get to know when you come and watch the concert."

The project is an outcome of Big B and Shrivastava's endeavor.

"Aadesh and I spent a lot of time together discussing the idea of a song which depicts peace within and outside the country. It was then that he made a wonderful item and got many renowned musicians to contribute for the same," said the 70-year-old.

"Aadesh wanted me to sing in the song, which was a bit of a bother as I am not a singer," added Big B, who is quite comfortable jamming with Shrivastava as they have worked together before this as well.

"I work with him because he doesn't reveal my shortcomings. This is why I go to him. Plus, he stays so close to my house that I can go over any time," he said.

What is toughest - singing or acting?

"None of the two are easy. In fact, all creative things are difficult," said the megastar known for his range of roles - right from the angry young main in "Deewar" and "Shakti" to comedy in "Chupke Chupke" to his recent as a progeria-suffering guy in "Paa" - he excelled in each role he has tried his hand at.

Singing is fine with him, but "I don't think I can do playback singing. Singing for myself is enough."

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Mumbai to Host India’s First Real Estate Luxury Show 2013

EFT Report, Mumbai: After fashion weeks and wedding exhibitions, India is now set to welcome a first-of-its-kind Real Estate Luxury Show (RLS India 2013), which will serve as a platform for showcasing the properties of the country's real estate giants.

The two-day multi-city show, organized by Global Ventures Media in association with Indicom, will start March 9, 2013 at Mumbai's Four Seasons Hotel. The show will also tour other luxury destination like New Delhi and Bangalore.

"Analysts predict that the luxury residential market has a potential to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of around 28 per cent during 2011-2013. This show is a platform to share the affluence of our nation,"

Tejas Chhatriwala, director, Global Ventures Media, said in a statement.

India’s First Real Estate Luxury Show 2013 in Mumbai

The show is strictly by invitation only and will have some of the leading real estate companies, luxury interior and products designers exhibiting their brands.

"People who find luxury in garments and accessories certainly understand that luxury is an experience. It is at home that everyone finds luxury. This initiative will offer a luxury living experience,"

Chhatriwala said.

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MSBTE Results Winter 2012 Declared; Check Online

EFT Report, Mumbai: Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) has announced the MSBTE Result Winter 2012 on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 3 PM. The examination was conducted by MSBTE in 2012.

MSBTE Result Winter 2012 Diploma can be checked online at: http://results.maharashtraeducation.net/MSBTE/

Instructions to Candidates:

* If any discrepancy is noticed in the Certificate of Marks, Report immediately to head of Institution.

MSBTE Results Winter 2012

* The Certificate of marks is issued as per prevailing rules and regulations of MSBTE.

* The Students whose results are "RHR" should contact their Institute.

* The Students have options to apply for Ordinary Verification/Photocopy Verification and Reassessment.

* The Institutes should guide Students properly regarding Verification facility.

* Clearance of RHR/WFLS/WFLY Cases at MSBTE will commence from 30 March 2013.Only Institute representatives shall report for the same with all requisite documents. Under any condition Students shall not be send for the same purpose.

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Eid-e-Milad Procession in Mumbai on Jan. 25; Traffic Advisory

EFT Bureau, Mumbai: The Birth Anniversary of His Holiness Hajrat Mohammad Paigamber will be celebrated on Jan. 25, 2013. On this occasion, a procession will be taken out from Khilafat House, Seth Motisha Lane Byculla at 14.00 hrs. A large number of trucks and motor vehicles will participate in this procession and the traffic on the route of procession will be affected.

To ensure smooth flow of traffic, the below mentioned traffic restrictions will be imposed by Traffic Control Branch from 15.00 hrs to 21-00 hrs on Jan. 25 till the procession is over.

Eid-e-Milad Procession in Mumbai

ROUTE OF PROCESSION

Khilafat House- Byculla bridge-Bapurao Jagtap Marg- Ganesh Hari Parundekar Marg- Maullana Azad Rd (North)- Maullana Shaukat Ali Rd (South)-J J junction - Ibrahim Rahimtulla Marg- Mohd Ali Rd-Chakala Jn.- M R A Marg- Haj House - Dr.D N Rd- Abdul Rehaman Street-Baniyan Street- Ali Umer street -Bhendi Bazar Jn.- S V P Rd- Chimna butcher Street-Undriya Street- Mastan Talao.

ROADS CLOSED

1- Seth Motisha Lane- Parab Chowk to Dr. B.A. Road.
1. 2- Dr B A Road (South bound only)from Dadoji kondev Jn. upto Khada Parsi Jn.
2. 3- Dr. Maskarance Rd, Shivdas Chapsi Rd, Rambhau Bhogale Rd - from
3. Ghodapdeo Chowk to Mustafa Bazar to Parab Chowk upto Hongkong Bridge.
4. 4- Jinabhai Rathod Rd. from Kakalij Chowk upto Hong Kong Bridge.
5. 5- Balvant Singh Dhodi Rd. from Nesbit Jn. to Sale Tax Circle upto Dockyard Rd Jn.
6. 6- Bapurao Jagtap Marg between N.M.Joshi Marg and Ganesh Hari Parundekar Rd.
7. 7- Maullna Azad Rd (North and South)
8. 8- Maullana Shukat Ali Rd (Two Tank Jn. to J J Jn.)
9. 9- Ibrahim Rahimtulla Marg (J J Jn. to Mandavi Jn.)
10. 10- Mohd Ali Rd (Mandavi Jn. to Chakala Jn )
11. 11- M R A Marg (Chakala Jn to Haj House)
12. 12- Dr.D N Rd (Haj House to L.T.Marg Jn.)
13. 13- Abdul Rehaman Street (L.T.Marg Jn. to Pydhonie Jn.)
14. 14- Ibrahim Rahimatulla Marg (Pydhonie Jn. to Bhendi Bazar Jn )
15. 15- S V P Rd (Bhendi Bazar Jn to Chimna Butcher Street)
16- Chimna Butcher Street to Masstan Talao.

Motorists are requested not to park their motor vehicles on above mentioned road from 12-00 hrs. on Jan. 25.

INSTRUCTION FOR PEOPLE TAKING PART IN THE PROCESSION WITH MOTER VEHICLES

1. A) Motorist coming towards the procession from Bandra (W) should take left turn at Mahim Jn. Motorist coming from Western Suburbs,Western Exprees highway Should come via Kalanagar , Dharavi , Link Road -left turn-Sion Railway Station -Sion Jn-Right turn-Sion circle ,Soin hospital - Matunga Flyover - Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Marg -Barister Nath Pai marg -Kakalij Chowk - right turn- Jinabia Rathod -right turn - Sivdas Chapsi Marg -and further via Parab Chowk onwards

1. B) Motorist, for the procession, coming through Estern suburbs should come via sion cercle -Sion Hospital - and further via above mantioned routes.

1. C) Motorist, for the procession, coming through Central Mumbai should come upto Byculla -Dadoji Kondeo rd-E.S Patanwala Marg -Barister Nath Pai Marg -Kakalij Chowk- right turn - Sivdas Chapsi Mmarg to Parab chowk-Mazagaon and further.

2. Motorist, for the procession, coming through South Mumbai should use P.D’Mello Rd - Kakalij Chowk - left turn- Jinabai Rathod -right turn - Sivdas Chapsi Marg - Parab Chowk- and Mazagaon and further.

GENRAL INSTRUCTION TO MOTORIST

a. Motorist intending to go to South Mumbai should use Chinchpokli Bridge-N.M Joshi Marg,- S.Bridge-right turn- K.K. Marg- Satrasta Circle- Sane Guruji Marg-Dr.A Nair Road-Dr.D B Marg-M K Road-and further South.
b. Motorist on Dr.BA. rd going towards South Mumbai will take left turn at Dadoji Konddev jn.through E.S. Patanwala Rd. will approch Nath Pai Rd,take a right turn towords South Mumbai
c. Motorist from South Mumbai on Dr. B.A.Rd towards North Bound to take right turn at Nesbit Jn, Seth Motishah Lane Jn, Sant Sawta Jn they will go strate towards Dadar.
d. Motorist from South Mumbai intending to go to towards North should use Dr.D N Road - L T Marg - Metro - Anandilal Podar Marg- M K Road- and to North Mumbai via Metro - J S S Road- Princess Street- Marine Drive.
e. J J Flyover Bridge will be open for North Bound traffic.
f. South bound traffic can use Sir J J Road- J J Flyover Bridge- Mohd Ali Road- till the procession has reached Sir J J Jn.
g. Similarly after the procession has taken right turn from Byculla Bridge the South bound traffic can use J J Flyover Bridge for South Movement.

The people are requested to comply the instructions given by Traffic Policeman deployed at strategic points. Necessary direction and informative boards will be put up at important Jn. to guide the motorists.

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ASSOCHAM’s 6th SME Sammelan 2013 in Mumbai on Jan. 23

EFT Bureau, Mumbai: Encouraged by the tremendous success of the earlier SME programs held in different states of India, the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) has decided to organize “6th SME Sammelan – Driving SMEs to Growth” on January 23, 2013 at Hotel Ramada Plaza, Juhu in Mumbai.

Mr. KH Muniyappa, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of MSME, Government of India and Mr. Narayanan Rane, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Government of Maharashtra have been invited as the Chief Guest. Besides, Mr. Vivek Rae, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of MSME, Government of India, Mr. Manu Kumar Shrivastava, IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Industries, Government of Maharashtra and Ms. Radhika Rastogi, IAS, Director of Industries, Government of Maharashtra will also make their benign presence at the Seminar.

Considering the fact that Maharashtra houses a large number of SMEs, which significantly contributes to the GDP of the State and Nation, ASSOCHAM is keen to promote cause of SMEs and support them to attain new heights of the success.

Registration Fees:

Delegate Fee: Rs 2,000 per delegate (10% discount for two or more persons from the same organization.)

For more details please contact:

UK Joshi, Director (T): 011- 46550583; (E): u.k.joshi@assocham.com
Mr. Varun Gogia (M): +91-98710-98716, +91-98710-98716; (E): varun.gogia@assocham.com
Mohd. Zumair (M): +91-98712-38900, +91-98712-38900; (E): mohd.zumair@assocham.com
Mr. Sumitra Srivastava (M): +91-88001-23463, +91-88001-23463; (E): sumitra.srivastava@assocham.com

Corporate Office:

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India
ASSOCHAM Corporate Office, 1, Community Centre Zamrudpur
Kailash Colony, New Delhi – 110 048
Phone: 46550555 (Hunting Line)
Fax: 46536481/46536482 46536497/46536498
Email: assocham@nic.in

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Mumbai to Host Indian Luxury Expo 2013 From April 3–5

EFT Report, Mumbai: After wooing connoisseurs of fine living in Hyderabad, the Indian Luxury Expo 2013 is now heading towards Indian financial capital of Mumbai and promises to showcase the best brands in the business from across the globe under one roof.

The three-day event, starting from April 3, 2013 will take place at Mahalakshmi's Turf Club.

The exposition that plans to tour five Indian cities, started from Hyderabad in December and showcased everything related to lifestyle—from vehicles to high-end electronic goods to home decor to jewelry and apparel.

Indian Luxury Expo 2013 in Mumbai

"Mumbai brings the extreme of India in a mystifying melange. Regarded as the financial capital and attracting business moguls and leisure travelers alike, Mumbai has its best share of luxurious comforts to offer world class stay and recreation to the visitors," Karan Bhangay, chief executive officer, The India Luxury Expo, said in a statement.

As many as 40 lifestyle brands will participate and guests will be invited via personal invitation.

"The expo is a one stop shop to showcase some of the most prominent brands that will cut across 20 lifestyle segments to cater to an elite and discerning target audience," added Bhangay.

After Mumbai, the exhibition will travel to Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore.

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Sachin Joins Kailash Kher on Stage for Kailasa Concert

Report by Santanu Ganguly, Mumbai: Kailash Kher’s love for singing is world renowned but the man with charming voice is often seen charmed by sports especially cricket. After his performance in Dhaka during India-Bangladesh match he had decided to pen a song for Sachin as a dedication to Sachin’s 100th international century. Though the song is yet to be out but Kher got an opportunity to rendezvous with Sachin during the recent Kailasa’s concert held at Khar GymKhana in Mumbai. It was an indeed moment of pride for Kher as he met the man he admires.

During Kailash’s performance he was greeted by the humble Sachin on stage. Overwhelmed by Sachin joining Kher, Kher excitedly tweeted with a pic about this encounter with Sachin, the god of Indian cricket. Kher writes, “Last nite Sachin Tendulkar came on stage for Kailasa sharing his thoughts.” Though the exchange of words that took place between Sachin and Kher remains between the two, yet the photo shows the pleasant meet the two had.

Sachin, Kailash Kher during Kailasa Concert

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Idea Filmfare Awards 2013 List is Out

Report by Afzal Ali, Mumbai: Find out about the films, actors and actress who walked away with the coveted Filmfare trophies in the popular choice and Technical categories at 58th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013.

Popular Choice:

Award for the Best Debut (Male): Ayushmann Khurrana (Vicky Donor)

Award for the Best Debut (Female): Ileana D’cruz (Barfi!)

Award for the Best Film: Barfi!

Award for the Best Director: Sujoy Ghosh (Kahaani)

Irrfan Khan Wins Filmfare Award for Paan Singh Tomar

Award for the Best Actor (Male): Ranbir Kapoor ( Barfi! )

Award for the Best Actor (Female): Vidya Balan (Kahaani)

Award for the Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female): Anushka Sharma( JTHJ)

Award for the Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male): Annu Kapoor (Vicky Donor)

Award for the Best Music Director: Pritam (Barfi!)

Award for the Best Lyrics: Gulzar ( Challa): Jab Tak Hai Jaan

Award for the Best Playback Singer (Male): Ayushmann Khurrana (Paani Da Rang) (Vicky Donor)

Award for the Best Playback Singer (Female): Shalmali Kholgade(Pareshaan) (Ishaqzaade)

Award for the Best Debut Director: Gauri Shinde (English Vinglish)

R.D Burman Award: Neeti Mohan

Lifetime Achievement Award: Yash Chopra

Technical Awards:

Award for Best Action: Sham Kaushal (GOW)

Award for Best Background Score: Pritam (Barfi!)

Award for Best Choreography: Bosco Caesar (Aunty Ji - Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu)

Award for Best Cinematography: Setu (Kahaani)

Award for Best Costume: Manoshi Nath & Rushi Sharma (Shanghai)

Award for Best Dialogue: Anurag Kashyap, Akhilesh Jaiswal, Sachin K Ladia & Zeishan Qadri (GOW)

Award for Best Editing: Namrata Rao (Kahaani)

Award for Best Production Design: Rajat Podar (Barfi!)

Award for Best Screenplay: Sanjay Chouhan & Tigmanshu Dhulia (Paan Singh Tomar)

Award for Best Sound Design: Sanjay Maurya & Allwin Rego (Kahaani)

Award for Best Story: Juhi Chaturvedi (Vicky Donor)

Award for Best Film (Critics): Gangs Of Wasseypur

Award for Best Actor Male (Critics): Irrfan Khan (Paan Singh Tomar)

Award for Best Actor Female (Critics): Richa Chaddha (Gangs Of Wasseypur)

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Indian Golf League Auction: Campbell Tops With $61,000

EFT Report, Mumbai: Former US Open champion Michael Campbell was the hottest property in an auction for the inaugural Golf Premier League near Mumbai next month as eight franchises spent nearly $700,000 to recruit players.

The New Zealander was bought for $61,000 by Shubhkamna Eagles at the auction, while two-times major winner Angel Cabrera went to Maharashtra 59ers and 2011 Open winner Darren Clarke was picked by Uttarakhand Lions, both for $55,000.

Scheduled to take place from February 8–10, 2013 at a course near Mumbai, the league with total prize money of $400,000, will feature two day-night rounds of strokeplay, followed by a final round of the best-ball format.

Michael Campbell

Touted in India as golf's answer to Twenty20 cricket, each round will be played over 14 holes instead of the regular 18.

"For me it is the slow and steady build-up to the dream that I have had for a franchise-based event in golf and now we are up and running," Indian golfer Shiv Kapur, who masterminded the league, said in a statement.

"The launch and the auction have set the stage and now it is for us, the players, to add to the show."

The franchises bought three players each, with Kapoor drawing the highest fee among the Indian golfers, joining Cabrera at Maharashtra 59ers for $59,000.

Gaganjeet Bhullar, a four-times winner on the Asian Tour, fetched $58,000 from Punjab Lancers, who have also secured the services of Asia number one Thaworn Wiratchant.

Sri Lanka cricket captain Mahela Jayawardene is the promoter of the Colombo-based franchise.

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10th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2013 Begins

EFT Report, Mumbai: The 10th edition of Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon begins in the financial capital of India on Jan. 20, 2013. Actors, businessmen, doctors and dabbawallahs, environmentalists, sportspersons, including many foreigners and others joined over 40,000 enthusiastic citizens at the marathon.

The runners are highlighting various causes ranging from female foeticide to saving tigers to good health through the marathon and are sprinting in various categories for different lengths.

The marathon was flagged off by Governor K. Sankaranarayanan near Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.

10th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2013 

Also present at the inaugural were Mayor Sunil Prabhu, Police Commissioner Satyapal Singh and other top dignitaries.

Among the prominent runners were top industrialists Anil Ambani, Anand Mahindra, builder Niranjan Hirandanani, Tina (Anil) Ambani, actors Vivek Oberoi, Rahul Bose and many others from the silver screen and the small screen.

Several social groups like a 25-member contingent from Ion Foundation and NGO Muktangan, Mumbai's famous dabbawallas, were in the fray for the prizes worth over $350,000, for what is considered the richest Asian marathon.

The Full Marathon (42.197 km) has received 4,169 entries, a significant increase over last year's figure of 2,775.

While there was huge demand for a slot in the half-marathon, entries were restricted, finally closing at 12,742.

The Senior Citizens' Run saw 1,396 participants, while the champions with disability will see participation from 218 people.

Another over 20,000 people are slated to take part in the popular Dream Run.

The Standard Chartered has instituted a special trophy for the winners, while the top Indian male and female finishers will take home Rs 450,000 each.

The run is supported by the Indian Navy, the Government of Maharashtra and the Athletics Federation of India.

The increase in prize money is towards the Indian prize fund and will benefit the Indian athletes in the full marathon.

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Mumbai Auditions of 'India's Best Dramebaaz' on Jan. 20

EFT Report, Mumbai: Zee TV is all set to launch yet another unique format for a brand-new reality TV show. Aptly titled ‘India’s Best Dramebaaz,’ the talent hunt show will put children in the age range of 5-12 years through a series of tasks and challenges that will groom them as actors and test their creativity, spontaneity and acting capabilities.

The auditions in Mumbai will begin at 8 am on Saturday, January 20, 2013 at Ajmera Global School, Yogi Nagar, Eksar Road, Borivali West, Mumbai - 400092.

The channel has begun its countrywide search for the 18 brightest, spunkiest, the most mischievous and talented kids from across the country.

Mumbai Auditions of 'India's Best Dramebaaz'

India's Biggest Dramebaaz,' is a show that is looking for exceptionally talented kids between the ages of 5-12 years. Our main goal is to identify kids with innovative and creative mind who have an inclination to act. So if you think your child has a knack for following activities, then this the right platform for them.

• Acting
• Poetry enact
• Story enactment
• Elocution & Speech
• Enacting jokes
• Dance Drama
• Performing Spoofs (spoofs on news reading, TVC, TV Serials, etc.)
• Mimicry of famous personality (from films, politics, sports, etc.)
• Knack to imitate people (Family member, teachers, friends, etc.)
• Pantomime
• Performing pieces from a play (preferably children's plays)
• Puppets/Puppetry Acts
• Any theatrical skill
• Soliloquy

Send your acting videos for auditions to indiasbestdramebaaz@gmail.com and for more details

Call on 08655097471 / 2 / 3. Age group for kids between 5-12 years.

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‘Swedish House Mafia’ Concert in Mumbai on Jan. 22

EFT Report, Mumbai: Swedish electronic dance music trio “Swedish House Mafia” will perform live in Mumbai on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 after its performance was cancelled last November due to Shiv Sena Chief Bal Thackeray's death.

The electronic music dance band, consisting of Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso, was to perform in Mumbai on Nov. 17, and in New Delhi on Nov 18. However, with Thackeray's death the same day (Nov. 17), the performance was cancelled as a mark of respect to the leader.

The organizer Sunburn Arena said that the band will return for their 'One Last Tour' as thousands of fans in Mumbai were left heartbroken in November.

‘Swedish House Mafia’ Concert in Mumbai

"Sunburn Arena, keeping its promise, is bringing the masters of music Swedish House mafia back to India with an additional performance in Bangalore city," an official said.

Swedish House Mafia was officially formed in late 2008 has been placed at No. 12 on the DJ Magazine Top 100 DJ rankings for 2012 and its members have been called "the faces of mainstream progressive house music".

The music makers will be performing in India for the last time ever. The group is disbanding making, 'The One last Tour' their farewell act.

Swedish House Mafia have recorded houseful in a minimum time frame upon opening the ticketing process in various other places in regard to the One Last Tour -- Brooklyn (15,000 tickets in eight minutes), Chicago (14,000 tickets in five minutes) and Los Angeles (35,000 tickets in 30 minutes).

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58th Idea Filmfare Awards 2012 Nominations

EFT Report, Mumbai: The 58th edition of Idea Filmfare Awards 2012 will be held on Jan. 20, 2013 at the YRF Studios in Mumbai. This year Filmfare has created a special trophy with a gold base to commemorate 100 years of Indian cinema.

Nominations for the 58th Idea Filmfare Awards 2012:

BEST FILM

Barfi!
English Vinglish
Gangs Of Wasseypur
Kahaani
Vicky Donor

BEST DIRECTOR

Anurag Basu - Barfi!
Anurag Kashyap - Gangs Of Wasseypur
Gauri Shinde - English Vinglish
Shoojit Sircar - Vicky Donor
Sujoy Ghosh - Kahaani

BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (MALE)

Hrithik Roshan - Agneepath
Irrfan Khan - Paan Singh Tomar
Manoj Bajpayee - Gangs Of Wasseypur
Ranbir Kapoor - Barfi!
Salman Khan - Dabangg - 2
Shah Rukh Khan - Jab Tak Hai Jaan

58th Idea Filmfare Awards 2012 Nominations

BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (FEMALE)

Deepika Padukone - Cocktail
Kareena Kapoor - Heroine
Parineeti Chopra - Ishqazaade
Priyanka Chopra - Barfi!
Sridevi - English Vinglish
Vidya Balan - Kahaani

BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (MALE )

Akshay Kumar - Oh My God!
Annu Kapoor - Vicky Donor
Emraan Hashmi - Shanghai
Nawazuddin Siddiqui - Talaash
Rishi Kapoor - Agneepath

BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (FEMALE )

Anushka Sharma - Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Huma Qureshi - Gangs Of Wasseypur
Ileana D'Cruz - Barfi!
Rani Mukerji - Talaash
Richa Chadda - Gangs Of Wasseypur

BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR

Amit Trivedi - Ishqazaade
Pritam - Barfi!
Pritam - Cocktail
Sneha Khanwalkar - Gangs Of Wasseypur
Vishal - Shekhar - Student Of The Year

BEST LYRICS

Amitabh Bhattacharya - Abhi mujh mein kahin - Agneepath
Gulzar - Challa - Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Gulzar - Saans - Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Javed Akthar - Jee le zara - Talaash
Swanand Kirkire - Aashiyan - Barfi!

BEST PLAYBACK (MALE)

Ayushmann Khurrana - Pani da rang - Vicky Donor
Mohit Chauhan - Ala barfi - Barfi!
Nikhil Paul George - Main kya karoon - Barfi!
Rabbi - Challa - Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Sonu Niigaam - Abhi mujh mein kahin - Agneepath

BEST PLAYBACK (FEMALE)

Kavita Seth - Tumhi ho bandhu - Cocktail
Neeti Mohan - Jiya re - Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Shalmali Kholgade - Pareshaan - Ishaqzaade
Shreya Ghoshal - Saans - Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Shreya Ghoshal - Chikni chameli - Agneepath

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Auction Sale of Govt. Stock in Mumbai on Jan. 18

EFT Bureau, Mumbai: Government of India have announced the sale (re-issue) of:

1. “8.07 percent Government Stock 2017-JUL” for a notified amount of Rs. 3,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction,
2. “8.33 percent Government Stock 2026” for a notified amount of Rs. 6,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction, and
3. “8.97 percent Government Stock 2030” for a notified amount of Rs. 3,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction.

The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on January 18, 2013 (Friday).

Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.

Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) System on January 18, 2013. The non- competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 12.00 noon.

The result of the auctions will be announced on January 18, 2013 and payment by successful bidders will be on January 21, 2013 (Monday).

The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI /2006-07/178 dated November 16, 2006 as amended from time to time.

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TIMEX Timer, BMW X6 Launched at Mumbai Marathon Get Active Expo 2013

Report by Santanu Ganguly, Mumbai: The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon Get Active Expo 2013 was inaugurated at the MMRDA Grounds, Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai by Bollywood Superstar John Abraham, the Event Ambassador of the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2013 (SCMM 2013).

The occasion was also used by global watch major Timex, the Timing Partner, and BMW, the Official Car of the event, to unveil BMW X6 as the lead car and the Timex timer for SCMM 2013.

Also present at the venue were Christian Saffer of BMW India, Preeti Nihalani of Radio Mirchi and Vivek B Singh, Jt. MD Procam International, the promoters of SCMM 2013.

John Abraham, Christian Saffer at SCMM 2013 Get Active Expo

The Get Active Expo is organized and marketed by Radio Mirchi Activations and is a unique opportunity for health, fitness and wellbeing enthusiasts to come together under one roof. The Expo will also be the venue for all confirmed participants from Mumbai and its surrounding areas to come and collect their running numbers along with the goodie bags. Outstation runners can collect their running numbers and goodie bags on January 19 between 11.00 am and 7.00 pm at the World Trade Centre.

On this association, Preeti Nihalani, Cluster Head – Mumbai, Radio Mirchi says, “It is encouraging and exciting to see the entire city come together on one single platform and take a pledge to get active every year. This year is special as it is the 10th edition of marathon and we would like to congratulate Standard Chartered on this successful endeavor. It gives us immense pleasure and honor to be associated with Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2013. The energy and enthusiasm displayed by Mumbaikars at the event reflects the brand promise of Radio Mirchi. Our RJs and employees are looking forward to participating in the run, and I am sure so is the rest of Mumbai.”

A limited number of running bibs for the Full Marathon, the Half Marathon and the Dream Run will be sold at the Expo by United Way of Mumbai at their stall, with the proceeds going towards charity.

The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon is one of the three international distance running events, promoted by Procam International, where Timex is the Official Timing Partner, and BMW, the Official Car, the other two being the TCS World 10K Bangalore and the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon.

This year the Association was renewed with fresh zeal and commenting on the partnership, Mr. VD Wadhwa, CEO & MD of Timex Group India had this say in his message, “It’s a matter of great pride for us to continue our association with Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2013, one of the most celebrated and prominent marathon events in the country. We are excited to be the Official Timing Partner of the three distance running events promoted by Procam in India and the ever-increasing participation is overwhelming. Timex has been the official timing partner for 2 successful years now and the global recognition that this event is accredited to motivates us to continue our support. Time, precision, technology, movement, universal appeal, social responsibility – everything that Timex epitomizes – have been synchronized into this globally acclaimed event providing an apt fit to the brand, while ensuring a meaningful contribution to the sports arena. Timex has always been associated with sports both at the national and global level and we wish to take these initiatives to the next level.”

Timex as a leading time-wear brand understands that life is all about timing... Exactitude in time turns unreachable into reachable, the unavailable to available, the unattainable to attainable. Thus, at Timex, great combinations of precision and technology are offered in the form of peerless collections of sports and non-sports watches. These categories feature collections such as Intelligent Quartz, Chronographs & Timex Retrogrades, Automatics and Heart Rate Monitors.

The BMW X6 will be the lead car for the Full Marathon. The BMW X6 is the world’s first Sports Activity Coupe and it combines the agility, performance and athletic design of a BMW Coupe with the versatility and raised seating position of an SAV.

The BMW X1 will be the lead car for the Half Marathon and the all-new BMW 3 Series will be the lead car for the Dream Run.

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Aura Art Group Show in Mumbai From Jan. 15–21; Over 50 Paintings, Sculptures on Display

Report by Santanu Ganguly, Mumbai: Aura Art is pleased to invite you to a Group Show from January 15–21, 2013 between 11 am and 8 pm at The Capital, a prestigious commercial development by The Wadhwa Group, in BKC, Mumbai (located behind ICICI Bank and IL&FS Towers).

Select photos of the VIP Preview organized on January 12, 2013, which was attended by more than 250 art lovers and featured a live demonstration by Tejinder Kanda (leading spatula artist) are available.

This Show comprising of more than 50 paintings and sculptures by prominent Indian artists, is organized as a Fundraiser for The Cuddles Foundation, set up with the Mission to impact the lives of children from low income groups by giving them access to best medical equipment, medicines and environment that aid faster recovery.

We welcome you to peruse through the e-catalogue for details of the paintings and sculptures, which will be available for viewing and purchase at the Event.

Aura Art Group Show in Mumbai

Look forward to having you over to enjoy the art and support an important cause, which marks another milestone in Aura Art's journey of utilizing Art as a medium to further the cause of Healthcare.

Aura Art Development Pvt. Ltd.
A-117, 1st floor, Vinay Bhavya,
159, CST Road, Kalina, Santacruz (E)
Mumbai, 400 098
Telefax: +91 22 2652 4557

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Mumbai University Felicitates Amitabh Bachchan

EFT Report, Mumbai: University of Mumbai has facilitated Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan with a special honor for his achievements in the Hindi film industry.

The 70-year-old actor wrote on his blog: “The University of Mumbai felicitates me … they give me huge amount of blessings and gratitude … the Commerce department tells me that I form a portion of their syllabus … teaching my phenomena to the students … they find it interesting enough for it to be a tool as a case study ... “

“I have never felt so embarrassed before … I shall acknowledge your affection but to attribute all else to me and to give me that additional value is not something that I would endorse or accept,” he said.

“I shall remain ordinary and simple .. I do not have accumen for any large ideas or accomplishments … my ignorance can be tested at any given time … there shall be only one result … failure .. call it pessimism or by any other name the attributes remain the same, he added.

Mumbai University Felicitates Amitabh Bachchan

Surrounded by great learning capacity, my height could be tall, but my qualifications are even shorter than the shortest … !!

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Aadhar Enrolment for Direct Cash Transfer Beneficiaries in Maharashtra Till Jan. 30

Aadhar Enrolment for Direct Cash Transfer

Report by Santanu Ganguly, Mumbai: With the roll out of Direct Cash Transfer (DCT) for several government schemes from January 1, 2013 in six districts across Maharashtra, a special drive has been started for Aadhaar enrollment of the beneficiaries of these schemes.

The schemes identified for the Direct Cash Transfer through Aadhaar Enabled Payment Service (AEPS) include:

1. Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students

2. Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students

3. Pre Matric Scholarship for Children of those Engaged in Unclean Operations

4. Post Matric Scholarship for OBCs, Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

5. National Means- cum -Merit Scholarship

6. National Incentive for the Girl Child for Secondary Education

7. Post Matric Scholarship Scheme

8. Janani Suraksha Yoajana

9. Permanent Disability Benefits

10. Dependent Benefits

11. Sickness State Insurance Corp. to the insured person and their families

The beneficiaries of the above mentioned 11 schemes from Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Pune Amravati, Nandurbar, and Wardha districts can enroll for Aadhaar till January 30 at the their nearest Aadhaar enrolment centers.

The enrolment of beneficiaries will be done on priority as the benefits of these schemes will be linked to their Aadhaar numbers. Instructions have been issued to Aadhar enrolment centers to do out-of-turn enrolments if beneficiaries of these schemes come with proper documents.

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MTV Bloc Party in Mumbai From Jan. 18–19; Alesso, Cosmo Klein, Opiuo to Perform

MTV brings to you the first ever MTV BLOC PARTY in India and the journey starts from Mumbai. This January, MTV Bloc Party has its first pit stop beside the beach at the Juhu bloc in Mumbai! A party that comes alive!

Spanning across two days from January 18–19, 2013, this is the first dance party in the coming New Year—featuring, Alesso who is also crowned as the hottest DJ of 2012; Deniz Koyu, Opiuo, Cosmo Klein, Jean Elan, Simon Dunmore and Shovell on percussion! This is your chance to get away from the daily grind of the city...in the city!

Chase the Beat at MTV BLOC PARTY, this January in Juhu bloc, Mumbai!

MTV BLOC PARTY in Mumbai

Event Duration:

Jan 18

1) Juhu Hotel—5 PM to 10 PM
2) Night Bloc across 3 venues—10 PM to 1 AM

Jan. 19

1) Juhu Hotel—2 PM to 10 PM
2) Night Bloc across 3 venues—10 PM to 1 AM


Tickets:

Two Days (With Night Bloc): Rs 3200 + taxes
Two Days (Without Night Bloc): Rs 2800 + taxes
Two Days (Without Night Bloc, Only for 15–18 years old): Rs 2100 + taxes

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