MUMBAI: Further to its aim of recognizing and rewarding Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), ET NOW this week on ‘IndiaMART Leaders of Tomorrow‘ will showcase stimulating stories of three such enterprises who with their vision and struggle have made a mark for themselves.

Pearl India International Inc
Started almost 2 decades ago by a 16 year old boy out of his pocket money in Jaipur, ‘Pearl India International Inc‘ today manufactures and exports silver jewellery to US, Europe, South Africa and Australia. Ravi Shankar found his calling in silver jewellery after a brief stint with garment and handicrafts and now today on an average, the company develops 50-100 new designs every week and retains the best 30 out of these.

Rishabh Instruments
Narendra Goliya after graduating from IIT-Mumbai and completing his post graduation from Stanford University decided to return home and set up his own business. Rishabh Instruments based out of Nashik, today has a recommendable position in the electronic instrumentation sector. Over the past 2 decades it has built upon its core competence of development, designing & manufacturing of testing equipments, measuring instruments and Industrial Control Products indigenously. Despite the downturn, Rishabh Instruments managed to post a turnover of 60 crore rupees last fiscal.

Youngman Woollen Mills
Young at heart and in their designs, but with a mature history behind them, the family-owned Youngman Woollen Mills of Ludhiana has been a trend-setter in the textile space since the early 50s. Nitesh Jagota a third generation entrepreneur has ensured that his grandfather‘s legacy has been brought forward to inspire the company to even greater heights. A nation-wide distribution network has enabled Youngman to garner almost 85 % of its 120 Crore revenues from the domestic market alone.

The series will culminate into a grand award ceremony to felicitate SME players who have made a remarkable presence in sectors like Education, Healthcare, Hospitality, Infrastructure, and Auto with innovation and expertise by increasing productivity.

ET NOW and IndiaMART through this initiative salute the entrepreneurial spirit behind India‘s March to global stardom.

Catch ‘Leaders of Tomorrow‘ Only on ET NOW:
Tuesday 23rd August: 0630pm

MUMBAI: In a continuous effort to provide audience with quality entertainment Zee Studio will showcase ?Memoirs of Geisha on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 9:00 PM.

Memoirs of a Geisha tells the story of a young girl, Chiyo Sakamoto, who is sold into slavery by her family. In 1929 an impoverished nine-year-old named Chiyo from a fishing village is sold to a geisha house in Kyoto‘s Gion district and subjected to cruel treatment from the owners and the head geisha Hatsumomo. Her stunning beauty attracts the vindictive jealousy of Hatsumomo, until she is rescued by and taken under the wing of Hatsumomo‘s bitter rival, Mameha. Under Mameha‘s mentorship, Chiyo becomes the geisha named Sayuri, trained in all the artistic and social skills a geisha must master in order to survive in her society. As a renowned geisha she enters a society of wealth, privilege, and political intrigue. As World War II looms Japan and the geisha‘s world are forever changed by the onslaught of history

Memoirs of a Geisha is a 2005 film adaptation of the novel of the same name, produced by Steven Spielberg‘s Amblin Entertainment and Spyglass Entertainment and by Douglas Wick‘s Red Wagon Productions. It was directed by Rob Marshall. It was released in the United States on December 9, 2005 by Columbia Pictures and DreamWorks. It stars Zhang Ziyi, Ken Watanabe, Gong Li, Michelle Yeoh, Youki Kudoh, and Suzuka Ohgo. Ohgo plays the younger Sayuri in the movie, which was filmed in southern and northern California and in several locations in Kyoto, including the Kiyomizu temple and the Fushimi Inari shrine.

The film was nominated and won numerous awards, including nominations for six Academy Awards, and eventually won three: Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design. It had Won 3 Oscars, another 17 wins & 28 nominations.

The Japanese release of the film was titled "Sayuri", based on the main character that was renamed as Sayuri in the movie.

MUMBAI: Cricket fans can now vote for their favourite cricketer until 10 September on www.lgpeopleschoice.com

The International Cricket Council today announced the short-list of five cricketers for the LG People?s Choice Award category at the LG ICC Awards that will take place in Bengaluru, India on 6 October.

The short-list includes Mike Hussey of Australia, Mahela Jayawardena of Sri Lanka, England captain Andrew Strauss, Sachin Tendulkar of India and AB de Villiers of South Africa.

This award, which has been included for the first time, will be chosen by cricket fans around the world who now have a chance to vote for their favourite player until 10 September on www.lgpeopleschoice.com.

The cricketers have been selected on the basis of some really innovative parameters, in sync with the values that embody brand LG, by a five-man ICC selection panel. This panel was chaired by former West Indies captain and current chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee Clive Lloyd and includes former international players Angus Fraser of England, Matthew Hayden of Australia, Ravi Shastri of India and Zimbabwe?s Duncan Fletcher.

These include innovation, dynamism, strength in decision-making, performing well under pressure and executing a plan to distinction. The winner of this award should demonstrate an ability to engage spectators and should also embody the game?s unique spirit, both on and off the field.

ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat said: ?Our great sport owes a lot to its dedicated and passionate cricket fans around the world for their non-stop support and commitment. This LG People?s Choice Award is a perfect tribute to those avid and dedicated fans.

?I urge all cricket lovers, irrespective of where they are living, to take active part in this online opportunity and make your vote count for your favourite cricketer.?

The LG ICC Awards ceremony is now in its seventh year and this year it will be held in Bengaluru, India. Previous ceremonies were held in London (2004), Sydney (2005), Mumbai (2006), Johannesburg (2007 and 2009) and Dubai (2008).

More information on the LG People?s Choice Award can be found at www.lgpeopleschoice.com

MUMBAI: As an Indian citizen, you know that the law will give you justice when it comes to criminal issues like murder, robbery or rape. But in our country there are other more widespread issues and problems, for which ordinary citizens may not know whom to turn to. If your husband (and father of your 2 children), is having an affair with another woman, what to do you? If your children have thrown you out of your home in old age, whom do you go to? If your husband is an alcoholic who physically abuses every night, whom do you turn you? If your in laws don?t respect you because you did not bring enough dowry, who do you turn to for help? All these issues are widespread in our country, but people don?t know how to resolve them.

In the last few years, media has become a powerful tool to not only raise awareness, but also solve such issues. So now, media will rightfully provide a platform to all those people, who are looking for a resolution to these problems but don?t know where to go for help. And the person who will help them will be a famous media personality herself. A lady who is brave, confident and is not afraid to speak her mind ? Rakhi Sawant. Imagine joins hands with UTV and I AM Productions to present Rakhi Ka Insaaf.

This show is an attempt to provide a platform for common people to voice their issues and problems and look for a resolution. It is a first-of-its-kind show which will attempt to address real life problems of real people. A show that promises to hold a mirror to today?s society and its values.

At the center of the show, providing resolutions and delivering her brand of justice, will be the one and only Rakhi Sawant. A self made woman, Rakhi Sawant is today recognized for speaking her mind and for taking the challenges of life head on. As someone who has herself faced many such problems at close quarters and has struggled hard in life to achieve success, she is just the right person to pass judgment and deliver justice. Her brand of justice is not legal but is intuitive and straight from the heart.

Rakhi will hear both the victim and the accused and provide both parties an opportunity to explain their side of the story. After hearing their views, she will pass a fair, honest and a humane judgment.

Speaking on the occasion Harsh Rohatgi, Head Content and Communications Imagine said, ?There are very few forums that exist today which allow people to air their grievances, to seek justice and find closure. Even if these forums exist, people are not aware of them. ‘Rakhi Ka Insaaf‘ will provide them this platform. Rakhi herself has faced many hardships over the years and is very empathetic of people and their problems. This coupled with her innate sense of right and wrong, will make her the perfect adjudicator.?

Says Rakhi Sawant ?I have faced many hardships and difficult situations in my life and at all points, I wished for someone who would help and guide me in the right direction. My experiences in life have made me able and capable to provide guidance to others. I am looking forward to this new opportunity and hope to give ?insaaf dil se?.?
Moti Sagar, I AM Productions, ?This is really a path-breaking concept. We are very excited and thrilled to join hands with Imagine for the same. We believe that the show will not only be accepted by our audiences, but also help them in the right direction to resolve their issues.?

Adds Santosh Nair, UTV, ?Sometimes, to solve disputes and deliver justice, one doesn‘t need a court of law but an objective, third party perspective. The perspective of someone who has been through the trials of life herself, someone known to speak her mind - Rakhi! This show has amazing stories and a unique style of justice. We are confident that Rakhi Ka Insaaf will be one of the most captivating shows on television.?

To be a part of Rakhi Ka Insaaf, email us at insaaf@imagine.tv or mobile users can call us on 505101010 and BSNL (Mobile/Landline) / MTNL (Mobile) users can call us on 1255510.

MUMBAI: Hungama Digital Media, South Asia?s premier digital agency, has launched the redesigned website for the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 (XIX CWG 2010). The website http://www.cwgdelhi2010.org/ is a one stop digital destination for all information for the forthcoming world event. Hungama will be designing and executing a comprehensive digital campaign for the event, and manage their digital presence through social networking sites.

The Commonwealth Games 2010 will witness participation from 71 countries across the world. The primary aim for revamping the website is to provide the participating nations and spectators with a single interaction point. The website has been redesigned with effective navigation points so that visitors can find what they are looking for as easily as possible. Elaborating on the design revamp the official spokesperson of Hungama Digital Media said, ?We are delighted to partner with the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 which is a very prestigious event for India. Considering the large number of countries participating in the event, we are expecting people to have a variety of queries ranging from venue details, ticket bookings, code of conduct etc. To highlight and facilitate key information in the most effective and seamless manner, we have revamped the website and have also launched an extensive social media program for the XIX CWG 2010?

The new website was launched on the 19th of August 2010. The Google Analytics report states that the traffic on the website has gone up by almost 30% from the time Hungama took charge. The design is uncluttered and simple to navigate, with a few applications that will be made live in the next 2 weeks. Hungama is also undertaking an aggressive social networking plan for the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010.

Hungama has also paid extremely careful attention to the architecture for sever security, as the site has been running on open platforms, which are not only secure but also cost effective; these open platforms are also being used by big players such as NASA and Facebook.

Some of the key features of the upcoming website include:

- Visitors can visit the website for information on event schedule, ticket bookings, best ways to travel to the venue and lodging & boarding options in New Delhi

- The website will also host the participation details for a Volunteer Program

- Visitors can also check the website for latest updates on the event by viewing a host of videos, photographs and information on latest happenings
 

MUMBAI: HomeShop18, India‘s first 24 hour home shopping channel , presents exciting offers for Raksha Bandhan. As part of the celebrations, HomeShop18 has lined up exciting offers for women. Sisters will be quite delighted to receive any of the product line up as gifts from their brothers.

The exciting Rakhi range of offers include: a beautiful Floral sequin embroided tissue georgette saree from Prafful (for Rs 1599 only) ; a wonderful Champagne Austrian diamond necklace set and a Rhodium plated-Austrian diamond necklace set from Sia ( each for Rs 1995 only ) ; Catwalk‘s smart and stylish ladies footwear (for only Rs 1095) ; and an elegant shoulder bag (for Rs 1499 only ).

Talking about the Raksha Bandhan celebrations, Sundeep Malhotra, CEO, HomeShop18, said, "HomeShop18 is the most preferred shopping destination precisely because of its exciting selection of products that are highly attuned to the occasion. For Raksha Bandhan, we have lined up a very carefully chosen range that we are sure our viewers will enjoy watching, buying and gifting. As the festival season begins, our customers can expect a bonanza of really exciting offerings over the coming weeks."

For details on HomeShop18 shows and its various products, customers can call 1800-1800-918 or they can log on to www.homeshop18.com and pick great deals.