Big Bazaar’s “Public Holiday Sale” is back Bigger & Better

Big Bazaar’s “Public Holiday Sale” is back Bigger & Better

·         Consumers to get Rock bottom prices, Mega deals & Discounts

·         Many exciting offers across categories and price points on “Public Demand”

Kolkata, After receiving a tremendous response in its very first year, Big Bazaar’s “Public Holiday Sale” is back bigger and better in its second avatar from 1^st May to 5^th May, 2013 in all its stores across the country. True to its promise of “By the Public for the Public”, Public Holiday Sale’s presents exciting offers, mega deals and discounts on products and categories which public demanded.

For the first time Big Bazaar reached out to the public in its stores and through media to ask what they want. The jumbo deals and special discounts offer during Public Holiday Sale are specially created on categories and products demanded by the public. In its endeavor to maximize savings for shoppers, Big Bazaar has been a pioneer in creating most successful and exciting shopping days like Sabse Saste Din, Republic Day Sale. The latest addition to this list, Public Holiday Sale, India’s first ever shopping bonanza created to meet the demands of Public has reinvigorated Big Bazaar’s leadership promise and set benchmark for the retail sector.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sadashiv Nayak, CEO, Big Bazaar, said, “We are committed to create happy and exciting family shopping occasion for our customers. Public Holiday Sale was launched last year with a belief that we can add value and build excitement around holiday season shopping of customers and their enthusiastic response proved us right. In its second year Public Holiday Sale is already a benchmark for the industry. It re-establishes our commitment to be a one-stop shopping convenience and delight our customers with best deals and discounts.”

Big Bazaar was founded on the principle of providing low prices on the broadest assortment of merchandise. Public Holiday Sale reiterates it with an exciting shopping festival for consumer to choose and grab great products at great prices. From daily household needs of food and grocery to apparel, footwear, toys, luggage, kitchenware, bed and bath ware, home decor, furniture and electronics; “Public Holiday Sale” will have a bonanza to offer for each and every one in the family.

Some of the Key offers for ‘Public Holiday Sale”:

*(Offer differs from store to store/categories to categories)

Fashion

·         Men's, Ladies' And Kid's Jeans Buy 1 Get 1 Free

·         Ladies Fashion Tees and Tops Rs. 299-599 Flat 40% off

General Merchandise Home

·         Prestige Induction Cook top, Induction Compatible 3L Pressure Cooker, Non Stick Tava, Stainless Steel Kadhai And Sauce Pot Worth Rs. 7500 For Rs. 4495

 Home Fashion

·         Premium Printed Double Bedsheet with 2 Pillow Covers Rs.999 Buy 1 Get 1 Free

 Electronics

·         Akai (LOGO) 32 (81cm) Slim LED TV with Full HD USB Movie MRP Rs. 20999 LED Range Starts from Rs.16999

About Big Bazaar

Big Bazaar is the flagship hypermarket retail chain from Future Group, having more than 240 stores including Food Bazaar, FBB across the country. With its motto of “Naye India ka bazaar”, Big Bazaar ensures that all the products are of good quality and offered at the lowest prices. Promising 'more for less', Big Bazaar, offers 1.6-lakh mass-market product ranges that are sought by a majority of Indian consumers. It also offers a host of value-added services. The special discounts and promotional offers, which are available at regular intervals, make the format very unique and distinct. The consumer experiences a new level of standard in price, convenience, comfort, quality and store service levels.

Forum for Integrated National Security (FINS)

Kolkata, Forum for Integrated National Security (FINS), an all India CBDT approved body, working in the fields of internal, external and social security is concerned about the recent financial fiasco that has sparked off with the closure of Saradha Group run media houses.  The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has pointed out that there are 73 companies in West Bengal that are engaged in collecting illegal deposits but so far   State has initiated action only against Saradha and that too only under the Criminal Procedure Code.

We have made our submission to Honourable Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee that the state needs to act in such a situation on an emergency basis and prevent further erosion of funds from the system because this would have tremendous adverse effect on the economy.

A State, under the Federal structure, has the competence to implement Central Laws. It is competent to act on the basis of Prize Chits Money Circulation Scheme (Banning) Act of 1976, Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 and the Indian Penal Code. The state financial department can also regulate companies under the provisions of registration and enrolment in the Municipal Act.

We understand that the State has initiated action to place a new bill in the assembly for having a new law to have control over illegal chit funds and such companies that are collecting illegal deposits, FINS is afraid that any legal hurdle in the implementation of law would delay action against unscrupulous actors.   Delay in initiating action may cause transfer, assignment and commitment of assets (business, personal, directors’ and public partners’ assets).  It is important to prevent transfer, assignment and commitment of assets because such assets can be used for auction to mobilize funds and compensate the affected depositors.

FINS is not averse to the idea of compensation but the mechanism should be properly worked out and has to be consistent with the Law.Honourable Chief Minister has plans to form a corpus of Rs 500 crore through raising taxes but FINS is afraid that this would not be permissible by law since the state cannot raise funds to participate in private affair. All the companies involved in the business of illegal money raising are private companies and money deposited by depositors is also private affairs.  Technically both companies and depositors in such cases have acted illegally and any tax collection to compensate depositors, who have been affected as a fall out illegal action, would be against the principles of law.  Law allows the government to mobilize public money only in the cases of compensating for National Calamity, Riots and Wars.

The state government should immediately act with available legal resources and avoid any such measure that would create controversies because Justice Delayed is Justice Denied.

About FINS: Forum for Integrated National Security (FINS) is an apolitical; CBDT approved All India Non Governmental Organisation. It relentlessly formulates Policy Papers and develops awareness amongst Citizens on ‘NATIONAL INTEGRITY & SECURITY’ related issues covering: Boarder Security – Land, Air & Water;   Cross Border & Internal Terrorism;   Inland Political Unrest & Naxalism; Infiltration & Illegal Immigration;North East & J&K Insurgency;Impact of Nuclear Environment;   Global Security Scenario vis-à-vis Indian Position;   Security for ALL including Social, Cultural, Educational, Health, Employment, Food, Economic, etc. FINS, with its head office in Mumbai, has 15 chapters across the country. The persons behind FINS are mainly Intellectuals, Eminent Personalities and Security Experts from all spheres of society including high ranking retired Military, Air Force & Navy and IAS/IPS Officers, Academicians & Researchers, Creative Classes, Advocates & Solicitors, Engineers & Doctors, IT, Financial & Management Professionals, Journalists, Industrialists, Social Workers, etc

Maxxport announces ‘Cricket Mania Challenge’ during IPL6 for cricket lovers

Maxxport announces ‘Cricket Mania Challenge’ during IPL6 for cricket lovers

- Winners to get opportunity to meet Maxxport brand ambassador Rahul Dravid-

Kolkata, As IPL fever grips the whole country, Maxxport, the premier sports inspired lifestyle wear brand from the house of SG, the world’s largest cricket equipment manufacturer has announced an exciting consumer initiative, the “Cricket Mania Challenge”. Lucky winners will get a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet Maxxport brand ambassador Rahul Dravid and win exciting prizes like miniature bats autographed by the legendary cricketer. The Cricket Mania Challenge will reach Kolkata on May 01, 2013 at Forum Mall and will subsequently move to other cities during the IPL season.

 

The day- long contest will focus around the tagline of Maxxport- Challenge Yourself. It will include interesting contests involving cricketing skills like balancing a ball for 2 minutes on a wicket, hitting 6 flawless back-to-back deliveries, quick cricket quiz and others.

Announcing the initiative, Mr. Paras Anand, Director, Maxxport, said, “ IPL is one of the biggest cricketing extravaganza in our country and  a treat for all cricket lovers. Maxxport is set to make it all the more memorable this year with the “Cricket Mania Challenge”. Being associated with one of the legends of Indian Cricket Rahul Dravid is a matter of great pride for us. It is a dream of many people to meet their cricketing heroes, so here we are trying to make this dream a reality. The winners of the contest will get to meet Rahul Dravid in person. Together, we hope to reach closer to cricket lovers this IPL season through the Cricket Mania Challenge.”

Talking about the association with Rahul Dravid, Mr. Anand further added, “Our brand ambassador Rahul Dravid, “The Wall” as he is better known as, has undoubtedly been an inspiration for the brand and its development. His determination, focus and reliability are par excellence. His inherent sense of aesthetics and ability to challenge himself to achieve perfection  complements our corporate philosophy.”

The Maxxport Collection consists of apparels, footwear and accessories infused with a combination of sports and lifestyle. The range provides the best in international style, comfort and durability for all our customers. It is all about trendy, fashionable and premium products that let users flaunt their active lifestyle and feel comfortable at the same time. The products are available in a host of vibrant colors and sizes all aesthetically designed to suit the Indian consumer. The company plans to make further inroads into the Indian market with a mix of innovative product launches and promotional activities in the near future.

About Maxxport:

Maxxport is a premier Sports Inspired Lifestyle Brand from the house of SG- the world’s largest cricket equipment manufacturer. Endorsed by Rahul “The Wall” Dravid, The Maxxport Collection consists of apparels, footwear and accessories infused with a combination of sports and lifestyle. The apparels combine rich fabrics with performance minded constructions as well as products for leisurely day-to-day activities. The range seamlessly bridges the gap between sportswear and casual wear. The footwear range includes a smart trendy collection of shoes made with luxe materials, sporting a low profile for maximum comfort. The products have been designed aesthetically and are available in many different, unique & classy color combinations.

About SG:

Sanspareils Greenlands Pvt. Ltd. started marketing its branded cricket gear under the name SG in the year 1982 and slowly went on to become the largest cricket gear manufacturing unit in the world. Over decades, we’ve been esteemed with the privilege of sharing associations with cricket marvels like Sunil Gavaskar, Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina and many more. SG’s global foothold can be estimated from International tie-ups with brands like Kookaburra, Slazenger, Gray Nicolls, Gunn & Moore, Adidas and Reebok. Not just that, over the last 25 years, SG has earned countless accolades from the Sports Goods Export Promotion Council of India, the latest being a National Award for “Excellence in Quality in the Sports Goods Category,” handed over by the President for India. Association with SG brings with it an already established brand name in sports goods industry along with a rich history of 8 decades.

Earth Reel

Earth Reel

 

Climate Change Challenge

Most people are aware that the weather is less predictable today, than it used to be not so long ago. In addition, some astounding disasters have occurred, such as the recent tsunamis, earthquakes and hurricanes.  There is an increase of ocean waters (as a result of the melting of huge blocks of ice in the earth’s poles), increases in temperature in several areas, etc.

Planet Earth is today undergoing a crisis never before witnessed in the history of human race, that is, in millions of years.  If one asks ‘Who or what is the cause of this?’  The answer is ‘man.’  We have over used earth’s natural resources.  Our development is not sustainable, but depleting.  We have polluted the air, water and land, and have over-loaded earth with placing mounds of garbage on it.

About the Event

To commemorate Earth Day and to make youth aware of the environmental crisis earth faces today, Earth Day Network, and Bichitra Pathshala have organized Earth Reel– a film competition for students to awaken their interest in the environment and build awareness amongst the youth about critical environmental issues.  Earth Reel is supported by iLEAD, Kolkata (Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development).

The competition has been developed keeping in mind the strong influence the film medium has on young minds, coupled with the belief that youth can play a strong role in helping stymie the many environmental problems the world faces today. Through the films they make, the young directors will be able to reach out to and influence their peers.

An interesting feature of this completion is that the filmmakers whose entries are short-listed, will be required to make a presentation to explain the environmental issue they have filmed, and speak about ways youth can help mitigate the problem.  This segment has been put in to ensure that the young filmmakers better comprehend environmental issues.

Eighteen schools have come forward to participate.  The total number of entries are close to one hundred.  The three segments of the competition are:

Group 1: Short films up to ten minutes each for age group 10-13 years of age

Group 2: Short films up to ten minutes each for age group 14-17 years of age

Public Service Announcement:  of up to one minute

About the organizers

Earth Day Network (http://www.earthday.org/)

Growing out of the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, Earth Day Network works with over 22,000 partners in 192 countries to broaden, diversify and mobilize the environmental movement. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world.

Bichitra Patshala is an organization that promotes learning with moving images. We design lesson plans based on film clippings, conduct workshops with teachers and students to popularize our methodology We also bring good cinema to students and encourage them to be critical consumers of media. Visit our blog: http://www.toolsinschools.blogspot.com

iLead (http://www.ilead.net.in/) is a leading business management and media institute that offers MBA and BBA programs in Kolkata along with B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Mass Communication. Its chairman is the visionary Mr. Pradip Chopra. iLEAD is poised to provide the best learning experience to all its students both inside and outside the classroom.

Names of the Participating Schools

LA MARTINIERE FOR GIRLS * LA MARTINIERE FOR BOYS * DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, NEW TOWN * DOLNA DAY SCHOOL * DON BOSCO LILUAH * MODERN HIGH SCHOOL * BARISHA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL * FUTURE FOUNDATION SCHOOL * GONIPUR SITALA HIGH SCHOOL * SAILENDRA SARKAR MEMORIAL VIDYALAYA * THE ORIENTAL SEMINARY SCHOOL * CARMEL GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL * BD MEMORIAL INSTITUTE * GD BIRLA CENTRE FOR EDUCATION * LORETO DAYSCHOOL, SEALDAH * SRI SHIKSHAYATAN SCHOOL * LORETO DAY SCHOOL, DHARAMTALA * SREE RAMKRISHNA SARADA SANGHA BALIKA VIDYALAYA * MAHADEVI BIRLA WORLD ACADEMY * THE HERITAGE SCHOOL

JD Birla Institute Celebrating 50th Glorious Year

JD Birla Institute Celebrating 50^th Glorious Year –

The  Department of Food Science & Nutrition Management organizing a Seminar on

“Obesity – Complications and Management”

to sensitize young students about the problems associated with Obesity

Kolkata: As a part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations the Department of Food Science & Nutrition Management of J.D. Birla Institute is organizing a Seminar on “Obesity – Complications and Management” to sensitize young students about the problems associated with Obesity at J D Birla Main Campus

Global obesity has been on the rise in recent decades and over-nutrition is now increasingly prevalent in previously unaffected countries like India. The World Health Organization has described Obesity as one of today’s most neglected public health problem affecting every region of the globe.

In this century, people have become used to the fast paced life. This lifestyle change is, not only causing negative effects on their health, body and mind but also, becoming a cause of many chronic and cardiovascular diseases. Among these, the obesity is turning out to be a growing concern in the world’s population. This lifestyle change is, not only causing negative effects on their health, body and mind but also, becoming a cause of many chronic and cardiovascular diseases. Among these, the obesity is turning out to be a growing concern in the world’s population.

People are attracted towards processed foods. A lot of the Indian population has started relying on processed food which contains a huge percentage of Trans fat, sugars, and other unhealthy and artificial ingredients. The fat build up in a person’s body may cause them to suffer from chronic diseases and severe illnesses.

The etiology of obesity is multifactorial. Overeating/ unhealthy eating habits is primarily cause but psychological problems ,hormonal imbalance, genetic reasons/familial obesity, lack of activity, poor life style could play a part.

Eminent speakers participating in the Seminar shared their views and knowledge on this occasion.

Dr. Shikha Sharma (MBBS) is a nutritionist and Founder of Clinique De Rejuvenation, a weight management clinic and Nutri-Health Systems. She has been felicitated with the prestigious Kalpana Chawla Award, Women Achiever Award from FICCI as well as Talented Ladies Award by the Bharat Nirman Society. She has given weight lost tips with nutri health diet to the students of JDBI.She delivers simple and effective program which is also fun to follow regarding weight issues,choloestral problems and diabetetes.

Dr. Mary D’Cruz (MBBS) is a diabetologist and diabetic educator at Dr. Mohan’s Clinic, Kolkata shared his view on  Risk and Complications of Obesity

H e is more concerned about obesity impact on disables and special need children. He sais that research has demonstrated conclusively that both adults and children with disabilities are significantly more likely than their peers to be overweight or obese.Obesity adds an additional layer of difficulty for special needs children, impacting their day-to-day lives as well as their long-term health.

Ms. Hena Nafis is Eastern India’s most prominent Nutritionist, founder of Nutrience, a nutrition & lifestyle clinic, well known T2 Columnist who has been felicitated with ‘Zindagi Live Awards’ by IBN7 and Mr. Ranadeep Moitra is a physical fitness expert at Endorphins – Exercise Studio at Kolkata, an ex-cricketer and a well known T2 Columnist also present on this occasion and shared their views.Mr. Moitra view was that phusical exercise is very important in the management of obesity.

Dr. B. Ramana (MS, DNB, FRCS), Senior Surgeon at Belle View Clinic - Kolkata was also present on this occasion.. He has wide experience in both open and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Ramana is a member of the Editorial Board of the World Journal of Surgery, and is constantly in touch with the latest developments in the world of surgery, weight loss, exercise and nutrition. He shares all his knowledge with audience (including cooking, nutrition, fitness, exercise science, etc.) together with his bariatric surgical expertise on this occasion.

Emphasizing the need to spread awareness to tackle obesity, Deepali Singhi,Principal, J D Birla Institute said, “Parents should be aware and should be responsible to guide their children to eat the right kind of food and engage them in physical activities. Also more emphasis should be laid on engaging yourself in outdoor activities.”

About the J.D. Birla Institute:

J.D. Birla Institute, which is a private un-aided college, was established in June 1962 when late Smt. Sushila Devi Birla established a college for girls to provide scientific education to young women from Kolkata's conservative family. Over the 50 glorious years, JDBI has grown with the needs and demands of the changing times. The Institute has made rapid strides over the decades to emerge as a centre of excellence. The name was changed to J.D. Birla Institute in 2002 with the launch of a satellite campus to house the co-educational Department of Management. Today the Institute, which has an `A' grade from National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), provides graduate, post-graduate degrees under affiliation to Jadavpur University and several short term courses.