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The grand event of News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2023 witnessed a stunning line-up of celebrities

4th March 2023 -: News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2023 is all set to be telecasted on CNN News18 on 4th March at 9:30 pm and on News18 India at 10 pm. The starry event witnessed industry’s biggest names like Karan Johar, Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra, Vidya Balan, Kriti Sanon, Rajkummar Rao, Bhumi Pednekar, Anupam Kher, and Manoj Bajpayee amongst other prominent faces who were spotted at the award ceremony.

The newly-wed couple Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani stole the spotlight with their love and chemistry, by addressing each other during their respective speeches. While Sidharth Malhotra received the Best Actor (Popular Choice) award for his portrayal in ‘Shershaah’, Kiara Advani took home the much-coveted Star of the Year award for her remarkable performances in films like ‘Shershaah’, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’, ‘Jug Jugg Jeeyo’, and ‘Govinda Naam Mera’. After Sid stepped onto the platform to congratulate his wife, Kiara, no one could take their eyes away from the duo.

The event was hosted by Maniesh Paul and Atika Farooqui. Some of the prominent celebrities who won the various titles were Best Actress- Kriti Sanon for Mimi, Best Director- Ayan Mukherjee for Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva, Best Supporting Actor- Anil Kapoor for Jugjugg Jeeyo, Best Supporting Actress- Neha Dhupia for A Thursday, Best Performance In A Negative Role- Divya Dutta for Dhaakad, Extraordinary Performance of the Year- Anupam Kher, Best Actor (Web Series)- Manoj Bajpayee for The Family Man 2, Best Actress (Web Series)- Huma Qureshi for Maharani, Best Actor (Jury)- Rajkummar Rao for Monica, O My Darling, Best Actress (Jury)- Vidya Balan for Jalsa, Breakthrough Performance of the Year- Bhumi Pednekar amongst others winning big this year.

Commenting on the awards ceremony, Mr Puneet Singhvi – CEO & President – Digital & Corporate Strategy, Network18, said “Network18 has always been at the forefront of creating one-of-a-kind programmes to honour our country’s diverse array of talent. One such endeavour was the News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2023, which honoured the creativity of outstanding talent in the Hindi film and OTT industry. It was a pleasure to host and celebrate these extraordinary talents.”

Ameya Bhise, Editor, News18.com, said “With the News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2023, we scaled up our initiatives aimed at promoting the ingenuity that defines the Hindi film industry and the world of web series, and to honour the creators who bring these stories to life. We congratulate all the awardees of the News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2023. It was a pleasure to witness all the creativity and talent on one stage and we are sure our viewers, too, will be in for a delightful experience soon with the telecast of the event on TV.”

Viewers can catch the grand event on CNN News18 on 4th March, 9:30 pm and on News18 India at 10 pm.

Mahindra Finance launches ‘Used Car Digi Loans’ in partnership with Car&Bike and Rupyy

Bangalore, March 4, 2023: Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited, (MMFSL), part of the Mahindra Group, and one of India’s leading Non-Banking Finance Companies, today launched a specialized end-to-end digital journey named ‘Used Car Digi Loans’. This offering has been launched in association with Car&Bike (by Mahindra First Choice Wheels) & Rupyy (by Cardekho), the leading brands in the used car industry.

With the help of this new integrated journey, customers will be able to get customized loan offers from Mahindra Finance, enabling them to take faster buying decisions.

The integrated system will be able to seamlessly initiate the loan application procedure with Mahindra Finance thus making the process quick and convenient for the customer. ‘Used car Digi loans’ has the capability of successfully disbursing loans within a few hours with the help of specialized underwriting & processing teams, equipped with 15 state-of-the-art fintech tools. Partners will have real-time visibility of the application status and sanctioned loan offer allowing them to delight their customers with swift vehicle delivery.

Ramesh Iyer, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, of Mahindra Finance said, “Mahindra Finance has been at the forefront of innovative product offerings and this venture is another step in that direction. Our partnership with Car&Bike and Rupyy will enable us to leverage on market strengths to create a digitally empowered platform. This integration will ensure a seamless and transparent journey for all stakeholders enhancing customer delight”.

Ashutosh Pandey, MD & CEO of Mahindra First Choice Wheels mentioned, “We are pleased to start a new chapter in our ongoing relationship with Mahindra Finance. The new digitized journey will ensure an agile turnaround time thus enabling us to serve our customers better and further benefit our network partners”.

Namit Jain, CEO and Co-Founder of Cardekho Group said, “We are looking forward to our collaboration with Mahindra Finance. With this partnership, we plan to capitalize on Mahindra Finance’s rich expertise and experience in vehicle financing. This collaboration will help us to further expand our geographical reach across India and facilitate our customers and dealers with best loan offers and create a digitized and hassle-free used car loan journey for all our stakeholders”.

Saini Group expands footprint in Kolkata with new Mahindra showroom and service centre

Kolkata, 4th March 2023 – Saini Group inaugurated a new Mahindra Showroom and Service Centre at Maheshtala, West Bengal on Friday. The inaugural event was held in the esteemed presence of Mr. Baneswar Banerjee, National Sales Head, Mahindra & Mahindra, Mr. Rajat Proothi, Head Network and Training, Saini Mahindra, Mr. Anand Totla, Zonal Head Sales, Saini Mahindra, Mr. PManoj Kumar Zonal Head Service, Saini Mahindra and Mr. Charanjit Singh Saini, Chairman & MD Saini Group.

The exclusive unveiling of the world-class sports automobile -Mahindra Thar- served as this event’s biggest attraction. The legendary crew of Fever FM took part in this one-of-a-kind event as well. RJs honored the distinguished attendees. An extravagant welcome drum performance dazzled the audience. An interactive session was organised between the CEO and Managing Director of Saini Group, and the celebrated RJs.

Speaking on the occasion, National Sales Head, Mahindra & Mahindra, Mr. Baneswar Banerjee, said, “Being a decade old player in the automobile industry, we have persevered to roll out best-in-class innovative automobiles for our audiences. This inauguration would lead to another new chapter in Mahindra Group’s legacy with increasing sales and business development.”

Elated with the inaugural, Chairman & MD Saini Group, Mr. Charanjit Singh Saini, said, “It is an honour for us to open a new Mahindra showroom. Saini Group is well known for its customer expereince. We believe the local market would be greatly delighted by this grand opening.”

Migsun Group to invest Rs 706 crores to develop a high-street commercial project in New Delhi

New Delhi, 04-03-2023: NCR’s leading real estate company Migsun Group to develop a land parcel of 36,583 sq mt to develop a high-street commercial project from a private firm, Yogi Raj Promoters Pvt Ltd, in New Delhi’s Rohini. The Group will develop a 9-acre high-street commercial project with a total build-up area of 6.3 acres at the site. Migsun Group is one of the leading real estate developers in Delhi-NCR, with various affordable housing, premium, and commercial projects in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, and Greater Noida to its credit.

The Migsun Group announced that the total investment cost, including the development of the commercial project, will be Rs 706 crores. The company has revealed that it might purchase an additional Floor Area Ratio(FAR) to meet future demands. Talking about this Yash Miglani, Managing Director, Migsun Group, stated, “This Project will help us to strengthen our presence in North Delhi. Rohini is one of the rapidly growing commercial real estate markets in Delhi-NCR, and we thought that this was an opportune time to tap into this lucrative market and give consumers a high-street retail experience.” The Migsun Group expects to deliver the high-street commercial project within three years.

With an establishment spanning over three decades, Migsun Group has delivered more than 40 projects in Delhi-NCR and developed more than 20 million sq ft of land in different pockets of the territory. The majority of its commercial Migsun projects are located in Ghaziabad and Greater Noida. The company has expanded its base and launched retail and residential projects in Tier 2 cities like Lucknow.

News18’s L’Aspiration Summit brings Royalty, History, Food, and Fashion together in Udaipur

3rd March, 2023, Udaipur: News18, India’s leading news network, hosted the L’Aspiration Summit earlier this week at the historic Durbar Hall in Udaipur. The summit offered a unique perspective into changing lifestyles as well the contemporary definition of luxury and royalty through wide-ranging discussions on heritage, fashion, cuisine and culture. Erstwhile royals from Udaipur, Sirohi, Jaisalmer, and Rewa (Madhya Pradesh) participated in the event along with various celebs from the entertainment, fashion and culinary worlds.

During the session “Breaking Barriers,” News18’s Amish Devgan and the renowned actress Saumya Tandon spoke with Maharaj Kumar Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar. Lakhsyaraj ji Mewar highlighted the historical significance of the venue of the Summit, Durbar Hall from where the first steps to liberate India were taken. He also spoke at length about the role that the Mewar royal family has played in integrating various princely states into India as well as in advancing various social causes including the education of girls. He also emphasized the importance of cultural heritage including one’s linguistic heritage and stated that it is important for everyone to feel a sense of pride in their history and culture. Social media, he said, has given a window to the world into the private lives of erstwhile royals, also allowing them to connect with the outside world and opined that “time” is the real luxury that one can have.

The session “Redefining Royalty” featured Maharaj Daivat Singh of Sirohi, who spoke at length about how sustainable living should become a cornerstone of everyone’s lifestyle today and how it is important and a luxury in present times. He also spoke about how luxury tourism in a particular region greatly supports the local economy. Maharaj Vikram Singh of Jaisalmer described how the definition of luxury is changing with time and highlighted the benefits of heritage tourism.

Manya Singh, Miss India 2020 runner-up, stated that she views luxury from the lens of what makes her comfortable. She also spoke extensively about her own journey in the world of fashion coming as she did from a very conservative and underprivileged background – highlighting how it is important to dream, build one’s confidence and never give up on one’s passion. discussed luxury as being comfortable, and emphasized the importance of being true to oneself.

The session “Rooted and Resilient” featured the brother-sister pair of Princess Mohena Singh and Prince Divyaraj Singh of the Rewa royal family. They spoke about how the erstwhile royal families are having to combine legacy with modernity today. Princess Mohena Singh also spoke about the critical importance of sustainable lifestyles sharing that given the current situation access to clean air has become a luxury.

In the session ‘Regal Spread’ session, celebrity chef and winner of Masterchef India Shipra Khanna said that luxury can be viewed from many different lenses – money, time etc. She also spoke about the relevance of Ayurveda and how ingredients like ginger, black pepper, and turmeric are not only for the kitchen but also for treatments. “We apply gold and silver varak to sweets to make them look royal. Hindustani cuisine today is being served in the US, UK, Spain, Muscat, and Oman. We are running towards the west, whereas there are so many recipes available in India that we can offer to the world.” she said.

In the session of ‘Queen or Hearts’, actress Saumya Tandon stated luxury is having the power to make your own choices. Reminiscing about her childhood, she shared how poets like Shivmangal Singh Suman had a great impact on her. “I remember writing my first poem at the age of 6 after witnessing a wedding and funeral together,” she said. When asked about the future of luxury, she emphasised that a local connect will become more and more important.

The Summit came to a close with an enthralling session on royalty and poetry by the renowned poet, and actor, the ever so eloquent Shailesh Lodha who spoke about how kings and emperors used to support poets. He further said that poetry is close to his heart just like acting is to his body and that poetry will always be important for society. Acknowledging that poetry today pays well, he shared that he was indeed happy to break the traditional mould in which poets were cast and was happy to re-invent the idea of a kavi as someone who could be very high on the tyle quotient.

The 2nd edition of the L’Aspiration Summit brought together diverse perspectives on luxury, heritage, and culture, and showcased the evolving trends in the space of luxury.

Experience the Best of North Indian Cuisine at DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Panaji's Family Soiree Brunch

Experience the vibrant streets of North India and embark on a flavorful journey through the region’s culinary treasures at DoubleTree by Hilton Goa – Panaji’s North Indian Sunday Brunch on March 5th, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Savor a delectable spread of authentic dishes, prepared with the perfect blend of spices to tantalize your taste buds. From fiery curries to fragrant live stations and flavorful chaat counters, indulge in the best of North Indian cuisine with delights such as Soya Palak, Peshawari Paneer Handi, Bharwan Simla Mirch, Bhune, Kathal ki Sabzi, Dal Pakhtooni, Murgh Awadhi Korma, Gosht ki Galouti, Rajma ki Galouti, Sheermal, and more.

Don’t miss this culinary extravaganza! Reserve your table now and experience the enchanting flavors of North India right here in Goa.

Reservations / Details: 09607975314 or 0831 2491900

When: Sunday, 26th February
Time: 1 pm – 4 pm
Venue: Comida, DoubleTree by Hilton Goa – Panaji
Price: INR 2,800++ per person (alcoholic brunch)
INR 1800 ++ per person (non-alcoholic brunch)
INR 1800++ per child (6yrs – 12yrs)

Celebrate Happiness Day with Comedy Central’s exclusively curated programming line-up for March

3rd March 2023 Comedy Central – the one-stop solution for all your English comedy shows, is here with a brand-new programming line-up for the month of March. Keeping the theme ‘Happiness Buffet – New Comedies, Served Fresh’ at its heart, the channel is bringing hilariously captivating shows for the celebration of Happiness Day. So, gear up for a month full of hilarity, interesting stories, and much more, only on Comedy Central!

Let’s take a peek into the stellar line-up for March 2023 on Comedy Central

Atypical

With the element of comedy at its very heart, Atypical is one such show that raises a sensitive issue like autism and tries to create awareness about the same. This is the story of an 18-year-old Sam Gardner who deals with autism. He decides to give romance and love a shot and sets out to find the perfect girl for himself. The show then takes us around his life, including his family and friends. Watch Atypical from 7th March, Monday to Friday at 10 pm.

Parks and Recreation

Created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, this mockumentary is a story that revolves around the life of a mid-level bureaucrat, Leslie Knope. The show is a work of fiction that portrays the issues and challenges that Leslie Knope faces in the Parks and Recreation Department in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana. Watch this enticing story exclusively for the first time in India on Comedy Central from 14th March, Monday to Friday at 9 pm.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

One of the funniest and most watched shows is here on Comedy Central to celebrate Happiness Day, and it’s here for you to binge throughout the entire day! This show, which is based on a police procedural comedy, is here to take viewers on a comedic journey like never before. Watch all seasons of Brooklyn Nine-Nine on the 18th, 19th, and 20th of March as a daylong binge-watch.

Tune into Comedy Central and be a part of the entertaining journey of exceptional shows all through the month of March

Quest Global is Great Place To Work Certified in India, for the Second Year in a Row

March 3rd, 2023, Bangalore, India: Quest Global, one of the world’s fastest-growing engineering services firms, today announced it has been Great Place To Work® Certified™ in India. It is the second time that the organization has earned this recognition. The organization last received this recognition in January 2022.

Quest Global fared well on the five critical dimensions of Trust Index™ – credibility, respect, fairness, pride, and camaraderie. The company remains committed to promoting and sustaining a High-Trust, High-Performance Culture, and guiding the firm towards strengthening its aim to be a centenary organization. The successful participation and vote of confidence in the assessment held across the organization by Great Place To Work anonymously helped Quest Global benchmark the people practices in India.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Colleen Doherty, Chief People Officer, Quest Global, said, “It truly is a proud feeling to be Great Place To Work Certified. The excitement is more this year as our extraordinary people once again ensured the Certification stays with us second time in a row. It says a lot about the culture we have fostered for over 25 years and continue to nurture. Our culture unites us on our journey. It is deeply rooted in everything we do and shines brightest in our behaviours, attitudes, and values.”

She elaborated, “We believe our inclusive work environment is one we each contribute to and can be proud of. We remain committed to prioritizing every employee’s health, safety, and well-being. This esteemed title is an important step towards acknowledging our efforts to embrace diversity and inclusivity in the ever-changing workplace culture.”

Great Place To Work Certification™ is the gold standard that organizations around the globe aspire to accomplish. The recognition is a testament to the organization’s consistent efforts to build and sustain a High-Trust, High-Performance Culture.

Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture. In India, the institute partners with more than 1,400 organizations across 22+ industries annually to help them build a High-Trust, High-Performance Culture designed to deliver sustained business results. The institute’s research shows great workplaces are characterized by outstanding leadership, consistent employee experience, and sustainable financial performance. These organizations can deliver the same experience to all of their employees irrespective of their role, gender, tenure, or level.