MUMBAI: The Otago Volts Champions League Squad has assembled in Dunedin to begin preparations for the inaugural Champions League Twenty20 to be held in India between the 8th and 23rd of October.

Practice matches start with internal fixtures amongst the squad in Oamaru on September 14 & 15 and continue with club cricket pre season Twenty20 games in Dunedin on September 19.

Community Events also form a big part of the programme with an appearance at Carisbrook for the Otago vs Auckland game, a schools visit to North Otago, a local cricket road show featuring modified games of cricket at some high profile Dunedin?s locations, players present at all Dunedin Junior Cricket registrations and the farewell lunch with Sir Richard Hadlee as guest speaker in the Town Hall as examples of events in the programme.

Otago Cricket CEO Ross Dykes said, "this is the start of what will be one of the most exciting eight weeks in the history of Otago Cricket. Our intention is twofold:
to have a programme that will give the squad the very best preparation for a successful tournament against the world‘s best, and to give the players a sporting experience that will live with them long past their playing days."

MUMBAI: The Advisory Council plays the role of advisor to the programme and will meet at least twice a year for half day. It is responsible to give directions on the future, approvals on the course input, correction in curriculum, early spotting of new trends in communication and marketing which can be included in the course, help evolve the course and make it progressive year-on-year, bring in International learning and case studies.

Bernard Bedon, Global HR Director, Starcom MediaVest Group, said ?I am honoured to be a part of this programme for several reasons. The time has come to invest in advancing the field of Integrated Marketing Communications by investing in our brightest students and linking their studies to practical business problems. The business world and academia will benefit from the collaboration between a prestigious academic institution like the Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research and a global leader like Starcom MediaVest Group. From a talent perspective, this partnership builds and develops a pipeline of future IMC experts and business leaders.

Suresh Ghai, Director, K. J. Somaiya Management Institute added, ?We want to take the programme to the highest level possible and make it the best programme in Asia in the next three years. Having stalwarts from leading companies as advisors to the programme will enable students in getting the best of inputs and direction for their future.?

SSIMCAP-360?, is an intensive 10 month, full time programme, leading to a Certificate in Advanced Integrated Marketing Communications. This course offers bright youngsters an opportunity to learn every form of marketing communication in a comprehensive manner. The programme encompasses subjects such as advertising, principles of management, the world of digital, rural marketing, media planning among others.

SSIMCAP-360? will cost Rs 95,000/- and residential facilities will be provided at an additional cost if required, making this one of the most affordable programmes. Maximum of sixty students will be selected for the first batch through a national admission process that includes a multiple choice online test covering general knowledge, language skills, marketing communications aptitude, a written communications test, group discussion and a personal interview. This will be held on 5th September on campus. The programme will commence on 14th September. Fresh graduates and working professionals interested in a career in Integrated Marketing Communications, who have scored 50% or above can apply.

MUMBAI: CNBC AWAAZ, India‘s No. 1 Business channel presents ?Commodity Call?, a show on commodity markets and trading. The show, gives an opportunity for viewers to present their queries which are answered by Commodity experts on the show.

Commodity Call - a half hour special, hosted by Vipin Bhatt enables viewers from all over the country to receive an insight on commodity markets to make their commodity trading profitable. The show on a daily basis brings out all the action in various commodities with the rationale behind the developments.

The popularity of the show can be ascertained from the overwhelming response that it has received from viewers across India, in the first month of its launch.

The rise in the commodity trading volumes and numbers of investors depicts the immense potential that lies in commodity trading. The size of the commodities markets in India is quite significant with 58 % of the country?s GDP being generated from commodities related industries. CNBC AWAAZ ?Commodity Call? deciphers the commodity markets in an interactive format with an aim to guide investors and diversify their portfolios beyond shares, bonds and real estate.

Speaking about the show Mr. Sanjay Pugalia, Editor-in-Chief, CNBC AWAAZ said, ?CNBC AWAAZ Commodity Call is a unique show on trading in the commodities market that will simplify the commodity markets for the common man. Presented in an interactive format, the show facilitates exchange of ideas and provides viewers with a clear understanding of the subject and a platform to have their queries resolved through commodity experts.?

Mr. Neel Chowdhury, VP, Marketing, CNBC-TV18 and CNBC AWAAZ said, ?As always we have been devising innovative shows on CNBC AWAAZ and ?Commodity Call? is yet another offshoot of our innovative thought process. We are addressing viewers, who have been following the commodity markets and seek investment tips

and tricks, and new investors who are getting to know more on commodities through this show. Considering the volatility in the stock markets, the increasing emphasis on the commodities markets, this is where investors are heading. The show is a step to support this genre of investors?

Watch ?Commodity Call? on CNBC AWAAZ, Monday-Friday at 4pm

MUMBAI: Radio Misty 94.3 fm, the first and Number one Fm station of North Bengal have partnered with Lions Club of Siliguri Greater Femina for Desi Dandiya at Siliguri on 18th September. There will be a special Dandiya Training for 15 days to give a rhythm to this event. This is first time in city that participants will be trained for Candia rhythms. There will be Ramp show, Disc jockey from Kolkata, slide bouncing, child care beside delicious food. Lions club of Siliguri greater femina is associated with different social activities. Radio Misty will take on air the activities of the club. Radio Misty will air on air contests during these celebrations in city.

Radio Misty has also partnered with two other major Dandiya celebrations in Siliguri. Radio Misty has planned series of on air promotion during these celebrations. The sounds of Garba sticks, sparkling dresses and the rhythm of dance will be in these celebrations. To make this festive season more joyful Radio Misty will give awards for best dancers, Dress and other categories.

Radio Misty have partnered with Marwari Yuva Manch for Garba Raas at shivam place in Siliguri on 20th september.Tv star Avika gour (anandi) of Balika Badhu fame will dance on tune of popular music during this event. Star voice of India fame Prantik sur and other music stars will also be present during these celebrations. Radio Misty has partnered with Lions club of shibmandir and Leo club of shibmandir stardom for Dandiya nite with Mtv Roadies star Ranvijay on 20th September at city garden in Siliguri.

Last year Radio Misty was associated with all Major Dandiya celebrations in Siliguri. Radio misty chief executive officer Nishant Mittal says that Navratri celebrations are incomplete without dandia, garba and folk music. We are partners to all three major dandiya events at Siliguri. We will try to connect people with special shows on these events. Radio Misty is associated with all this celebrations. We will air all hit and dance numbers during this period. Radio Misty will air show live from grounds from all venues . Beside this many activities are planned on air to make a buzz around these celebrations.