Chennai, India-June 26, 2013 - Ramco Systems, an enterprise software product company focused on delivering ERP on Cloud, Tablets and Smart phones today announced the global launch of its comprehensive HR & Talent Management solution, Ramco HCM on Cloud (Human Capital Management). The launch also marked the unveiling of Ramco?s In-memory engine, Minnal which dramatically improves processing speed by up to 100 times.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Virender Aggarwal, CEO, Ramco Systems, said, "The Enterprise Cloud market is growing rapidly with adoption across organizations of all sizes. Our investments in technology and our focus towards bringing Mobility, Gen-Y User interface, role-based WorkSpaces and In-memory engine into a Cloud-based offering has helped us carve a niche position, globally.

After taking ERP and Aviation solutions on Cloud, we are now taking our comprehensive HR solution on Cloud. Our ability to offer a multi-country payroll that is flexible enough to integrate with any standard ERP has been a key differentiator in the global market. In order to capture the booming HR software market, we are also partnering with large ITeS players to offer our HR Platform as a Service."

Ramco HCM on Cloud

• IDC?s revenue forecast for worldwide HCM market is $11 billion in 2016, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. 
• Gartner is projecting a $10 billion HCM market by 2015, with $4 billion in talent management, 75% of that market coming from SaaS.
• According to an Aberdeen study published, 39% of "High Growth" organizations planned toinvest in cloud computing in 2012.

Market data and trends show that the HCM market is predicted to grow rapidly in the next few years. Ramco has been offering its on-premise HCM software globally, and it now runs in 300+organizations, including customerswith employee size of 100,000+.

The experience and knowledge gained over the years has been invested in re-architecting the product to bring in a Gen-Y interface, making it accessible on Smart phones (iPad, Android and Windows 8), integrating it with Social channels, besides bringing in the speed and agility of an In-memory engine and the intuitiveness of a context-aware solution.

Ramco HCM on Cloud is a comprehensive solution that covers every aspect of an employee lifecycle: Workforce Management, Recruitment, Talent Management, Employee Development, Workforce Planning and Payroll &Benefits.

Launch of Minnal:
Ramco also unveiled Minnal, a flexible, light weight, In-memory Engine which can be used for any Planning, Scheduling, Optimization and batch processing (APO) activity.

The newly launched HCM on Cloud was test launched in a few markets and is currently being implemented at leading organizations such as RedTag, KhimjiRamdas, (retail brands from Middle East); and Podar Group of Institutions in India, among others.

MUMBAI June, 2013: After receiving an overwhelming response for their advance training module for young professionals, MIST (Maya In-studio Training), is all set to launch the course for Fresher?s. MIST is a first of its kind initiative by leading Indian animation studio, Maya Digital Studios of Mr. Ketan Mehta, which provides young professionals an opportunity to work on live projects during the formative years of their career. The batches for the new fresher?s course at MIST will begin from 15th July 2013.

"The launch of MIST was a significant step by Maya Digital Studios, for the Indian animation & visual effects industry and we have successfully carved out advance, trained studio professionals through MIST, in its first year itself. At Maya we?ve always evolved with the times and kept pace with the best in the global trends in the animation & visual effects industry. Keeping in sync with this idea, the new Fresher?s course at MIST is a landmark step in the history of animation industry, all set to create never seen before standards for the industry. The Fresher?s course further fulfills our objective of creating the human resource eco-system that will drive the future of this industry", said Mr. Ketan Mehta, the promoter and founder of Maya Digital Studios.

Speaking on this occasion, Ms. Aruna Kumar, head of MIST & the Studio Operations stated, "With our experience at MIST we realized that we had to ask the new joinee to first unlearn their learning at the training institutes and then teach them the way it actually works. Hence we decided it was better to take absolute fresher and train them in a proper way. This will not only save their time and money, but will also help them become a better professional and will fulfill our objective to create studio ready talent".

The new fresher?s course at MIST fills the gaps between institute training & production. Students will be provided in-depth knowledge in photo-shop & Maya (Modeling, texturing, lighting, Rigging & Animation) for first three months. Candidates will then be examined for their interest area and their talent will be further nurtured as per their artistic inclination.

"Animation industry in India has opened up a plethora of opportunities for skillful aspirants. A trained individual can work as a Character Designer, Compositor, Digital link and paint artist, Key frame animator, 3D Modeler, Layout Artist, painter, visual artists amongst others. We identify this talent of the person in the first three months and then develop it further to create studio ready artists, who have the right blend of creativity & production skills", further added Aruna.

Each batch consists of 15 seats only ensuring personalized attention to every student. Artists will be carefully handpicked at MIST, after a meticulous selection process, and the selected MIST interns will get to work on projects like Motu Patlu, Captain Vyom, The Centsables amongst others. Any graduate, undergraduate in any subject can take admission in MIST?s Fresher?s course after clearing the aptitude test and as per the Mentor?s / HOD?s one - on - one interaction.

Call MIST - 09821891820 / 09892155420 or write to mist@mayadigitalstudios.com

MUMBAI: Monsoon?s here and so its time to munch on the oily , fattening and unhealthy snacks all around us. For years pakoras, bhajiyas and all the deep fried snacks have ruled the chart of monsoon?s most preferred bites. With increasing number of people being health conscious the expert chefs from India Food Network suggest some delicious and healthy snacks you can munch on with your hot cup of tea/ green tea.

These easy to make evening bites not only please your taste palettes but also score high on the health meter. Megha Deokule and Rithika Ramesh our organic and vegan special chefs share more exciting recipes on India Food Network.

Watch the channel on YouTube to learn some Lebanese, Indian, vegan, organic, gourmet and many more exciting recipes Also live on the channel all this month is Indian Restaurant Special by Mini Ribeiro churning favourite recipes and secret tips from well known restaurants like Zaffran , Abicius, Kailash Parbat and many more.

Molasses Cookies by Megha from India Food Network 
Ingredients (for 2 dozen):

• 120g butter
• 170g wheat flour
• 80 - 100g raw sugar
• 1 free range egg lightly beaten
• 120g blackstrap molasses
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 70g all purpose flour (maida)

Procedure:

• Mix the dry ingredients
• Add the maida to the wheat flour
• Add cinnamon powder
• Add baking soda
• TIP : Add baking soda to curb the acidic reaction of the molasses
• Mix the wet ingredients
• Add 1 egg to the butter and sugar mixture
• Add the molasses
• TIP : Molasses contains lots of nutrients and is extremely healthy
• Mix the wet and dry ingredients
• TIP : Ginger powder can be used along with cinnamon to give a nice flavour
• Once the dough is nicely mixed make small balls
• Roll it in the raw sugar
• Lay it on the baking tray
• TIP : Flatten the cooking dough and make sure there is a 2 inch gap between each cookie
• Ready to bake
• Bake in a pre-heated oven at 160 degrees for 10-12 mins

Oil free Tandoori Mushrooms by Rithika Ramesh from India Food Network Ingredients:

• 200g of mushroom
• ? cup of powdered cashew
• 2 tsp of tandoori chicken masala
• 1 tsp of salt
• Juice of half a lime
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 inch piece of ginger

Procedure:

• Crush ginger - garlic into the cashew powder
• Add the lime juice
• Add salt
• Add the tandoori chicken masala
• Mix well
• Add a little water to make it into a paste
• Add the cashew paste into the mushrooms
• Coat the paste evenly on the mushrooms
• Leave the mushrooms to marinate for 2-3 hours
• Bake the mushrooms in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees for 30-35 mins

Whole Wheat Seed Crackers by Megha from India Food Network Ingredients

• 2 tbsp of sunflower seeds
• ? tbsp of sesame seeds
• 1 tsp of flak seeds
• 1 tbsp of olive oil
• Salt to taste
• ? tsp of liquid jaggery
• 100g of whole wheat flour
• Water

Procedure

• Transfer the flour into a bowl for kneading
• Add the sunflower seeds
• Add the sesame seeds
• Add the flak seeds
• Add salt as per taste
• Add liquid jaggery
• Add the olive oil
• Add water to knead the dough together
• Mix well
• TIP: You can alternate seeds as per your choice
• Dust the base on which you will roll out the dough
• Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough to the desired thickness
• Ensure that the dough is evenly rolled out from all sides
• Use a knife to cut the dough into desired shapes
• Place the cut out pieces on to the parchment paper in the baking tray
• Place the pieces equidistant from each other
• Bake the Crackers in the pre set oven at 150 degree for 20mins
• Note: Turn them over to cook from the other side after 10 mins
• Cool off the crackers before storing

Mumbai, June 26th, 2013: Sheth Developers & Realtors, Mumbai?s leading real estate developer, inaugurated its flagship mall Viviana in Thane. Built on a 13- acre plot and spread over an area of one million sq. ft, Viviana will offer its shoppers countless choices when it comes to shopping, food and entertainment, thus giving its customers an experience of endless discoveries. Encompassing over 240 stores which comprises of 19 large & mini anchors tenants, Viviana covers three floors of prime retail and leisure space.

Designed to please the eye and to heighten the shopper?s excitement, Viviana boasts of a unique tenant mix - a megaplex with 14 screens, 19 anchor tenants for the first time in the country including Shoppers Stop, Marks & Spencer, Lifestyle and many others for the first time in Thane. The mall will also house Forever 21 for the first time in the eastern suburbs of Mumbai. In addition, the mall will also house brands and outlets like Manchester United Caf?, Cream Center, Clarks, Inc. 5, Pepe Jeans, Gloria Jean?s Coffee, Tanishq, Ethos, Being Human, US Polo Assn, Esbeda, Hidesign, and many more brands for the first time in Thane. The mall will also witness the country?s largest Bata store spread across an area of 20,000 sq ft.

Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Ashwin Sheth, MD - Sheth Developers & Realtors said, "We have aimed create an iconic destination that will constantly surprise and stimulate visitors with its vibrant mix of unique retail and entertainment concepts. We are confident that our offerings will form an integral part of our commitment towards the community at large in providing a world-class shopping experience thus resetting benchmarks in retail shopping in Thane. With these supreme brands made available all under a single roof, we strongly feel that our customers will truly rediscover the way they shop."

The mall will open in phases with more than 60 stores brands fully functional from day one which will include 7 anchor tenants and 54 inline stores. The same includes brands like Shoppers Stop, Lifestyle, Hypercity, Home Center, Max, Globus, and Reliance Trends, Metro, Regal, Calvin Klein, Levis, Being Human, The Body Shop, US Polo, French Connection, Gloria Jean?s, Clarks amongst others.

The defining feature of the mall is Cinepolis - one of the largest megaplexes in the country with a facility to showcase over 70 shows on a single day with a seating capacity of 2,400 people. It will offer a luxurious and ultra-premium cinema experience. The mall has allotted 2 levels in the basement for ramp parking of up to 2,400 vehicles. Each level has a separate entrance and exit. And both the levels are directly connected to the mall via 3 sets of escalators.

In addition, the large food court and the dining area are spread over 40, 000 sq ft and can seat upto 1, 300 people. The food court has a tapered roof which gives it the casual, yet sophisticated atmosphere of open-air dining and there are food stores and restaurants at all levels to cater to the shoppers need for a quick bite or a restful meal. Covering the second level of Viviana is the Family Entertainment Centre - FunCity, from bumper-cars and bowling to 32 arcade games and entertainment for toddlers, the play zone sets a new standard for family entertainment.

The mall, located in Thane on the eastern express highway will be well-connected with all parts of the city. It is strategically located to cater to the catchments area of Thane, Mulund, Powai, Ghatkopar and other central suburbs of Mumbai. The mall will also be easily accessible to the western suburbs of Mumbai via Powai.

From foot tapping dance numbers and lyrical love songs to soulful melodies and the finest classical music, the Indian Film industry has given audiences a chance to enjoy some of the most beautiful and critically acclaimed music in over 100 years of existence. And, starting Monday 24th June, 2013, 92.7 BIG FM Delhi will provide listeners with the opportunity to relive the Golden Era of Indian Cinema with its brand-new show ?Suhaana Safar with Annu Kapoor?, every Monday to Friday between 10am and 12noon. The show was launched in style, with actor Ayushmann Khurrana and singer Jaspinder Narula joining actor Annu Kapoor and 92.7 BIG FM?s RJ Deepak to relive the memories of some of their most celebrated blockbusters.

Covering the period between 1955 and 1985, ?Suhaana Safar with Annu Kapoor? is a one-of-its-kind radio show that will give 92.7 BIG FM listeners a chance to experience the joys of listening to evergreen songs that have entertained audiences in days gone by. Hosted by the affable Annu Kapoor, ?Suhaana Safar with Annu Kapoor? will enable listeners to relive the golden era year-by-year while taking them on an exhilarating journey where the actor will narrate behind-the-scene incidents, interesting facts and trivia about the movies and play the top 12 songs of a particular year.

While songs from the era are etched in our minds, the stories behind these glorious melodies are relatively unknown. ?Suhaana Safar with Annu Kapoor? promises to make your morning drive to work an immensely pleasurable time with evergreen songs and the stories around their making. The romantic, melodious, lyrically charming, meticulously orchestrated and harmoniously sung songs of the golden-era are a treat to the senses and epitomize Hindi film music?s finest period.

Speaking at the show launch, Annu Kapoor said, "In this new medium of radio, I would like to share my experience with my audience through the tremendous heritage of melodious music from 1955-1985 and untold stories and trivia which I have learnt while working with and interacting with great directors and producers throughout my career of 31 years in the city. This is what I offer to my audience, a pure source of entertainment; and I hope my listeners will appreciate this program, untold stories and melodious music of the Golden Era and I will try my best to entertain everyone."

Ashwin Padmanabhan, Business Head, 92.7 BIG FM said, "Hindi songs from the Golden Era of Indian Cinema are timeless musical pieces that hold a special place in the hearts of everyone regardless of their age. Suhaana Safar with Annu Kapoor is our endeavour to present listeners with the perfect aural entertainment experience that takes them on an incredible journey of these evergreen songs peppered with the stories that make them special. Annu Kapoor?s credibility and knowledge of the retro period makes him our most preferred host. The unique content mix provides for multiple opportunities to engage listeners and marketers alike."

To ensure maximized reach, the show will be promoted through a multi-media marketing campaign across radio, television, outdoor, on ground and social media.

Mumbai, June, 2013: As the Monsoon rains hit the city, it?s time to pack your bags and treat yourself to someexquisite indulgence. Ramada Powai Hotel & Convention Centre offers you best deals for a perfect rejuvenating experience. Located amidst the hustle bustle of the city, yet making you feel like you have entered a haven of tranquility, Ramada Powai is the ideal destination for you this season- be it a weekend trip, a romantic couple escapade or a small getaway with family- a city break within your city. You can also take a break from your work life by enjoying a corporate getaway, picnic or team building exercises. The lush green lawns, hill top views, open sky, and raindrops kissing your cheeks taking you amidst the lap of Mother Nature. Why travel, when you can experience a hill station with just the perfect ambience in your own city!

The Monsoon Treat package is tailored to offer the ultimate experience to you and your loved ones. It includes a couple stay with a welcome drink on arrival, complimentary Buffet Breakfast and 20% discount on food & beverage. To add to the memorable venture, the package also provides complimentary access to the Health Club and Ozone- Swimming Pool and Games Room. What?s more, indulge in some sensorial massage & spa treatments at 20% discount. The package includes a complimentary stay for 2 children below 12 years.

The package for 1 night stay is priced at Rs.5555/- and 2 night stay at Rs. 8999/- in a superior room. You can also upgrade to a deluxe room at Rs. 1500 and Suite at Rs.3000/-.

So revel in the mesmerizing weather and experience a refreshing escapade.

For further queries please visit www.ramadapowai.com or call on 022 67776000.