On the Silk Route with Goutam Ghose

On the Silk Route with Goutam Ghose

Kolkata, 2013, The Dale Carnegie auditorium in the iLEAD campus was chock a block full on the morning of June the 21^st. Students from at least ten schools of Kolkata had congregated here to watch two episodes of Goutam Ghose’s epoch making documentary series Beyond the Himalayas and interact with the filmmaker after the screening. Goutam Ghose had undertaken this three months long journey with a 35 member team in 1994, several years before these students were born. Theirs was the first Indian expedition through China. And the film, documenting this journey in all its nuances, still has the power to captivate the kids of the globalization era with its exposition of the cultural, geographical and religious diversity of the civilizations dotted along the silk route.

The presence of two other expedition members – Jagannath Guha and Phalguni Matilal, was a bonus to the students as they shared anecdotes of how they overcame linguistic barriers, not only to survive in a bleak environ, but also to discover a cultural tie with the people of Central Asia. Jagannath Guha told the students, “If we trace back our ancestry, we shall realize that all of us are migrants. So if we feel a little like outsiders in our own land, we shall feel a little at home in an alien land.”

Goutam Ghose urged the students to  watch more documentary films to get a first hand experience of people and places. He thanked Mr. Pradip Chopra, Chairman of iLEAD for creating this wonderful opportunity for the students of Kolkata. He promised to lend all the five episodes of Beyond the Himalayas to the schools and interact with them whenever they would invite him.  

About the Filmmaker Goutam Ghosh:

Born in Kolkata in the year 1950, Goutam Ghosh ventured in the filmmaking by first documentaries like New Earth and Hungry Autumn. He is appreciated for his films like Maabhoomi, Antarjali Jatra, Padma Nadir Majhi, Paar and Abara Aranye, that have portrayed the spectacular intricacy of emotions and thus, touched the hearts of the viewers. Ghosh has won about 16 National Awards for his excellent contribution to Indian Cenema. His film Moner Manush was adjudged the best film of the year at the 41st International Film Festival of India in 2010.

About ILEAd:

Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development (Ilead) is one of the premier Media and Management School of Kolkata having world class infrastructure   excellent teaching and non teaching staff and is using latest educated technologies and is affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology (WBUT) and is located in the heart of the City. To know more about Ilead one can visit www.ilead.net.in.

Push the style limits with Skagen Aktiv timepieces!

Push the style limits with Skagen Aktiv timepieces!

Kolkata,

Break the routine and step out of your normal, natural element. Step into the Skagen Aktiv collection and feel the adrenaline course through your body as you prepare to take on the day! Designed for those searching for an exciting, upscale, head-turning timepiece, Aktiv expresses a lifestyle that is modest yet bold, youthful yet mature, ever evolving and full of energy but most importantly… defined by you!

These timepieces feature round titanium dials in a delicate stainless steel mesh design, the difference in texture creating a dual shine effect.

Lightweight and strong, the SKW6007 features a titanium case on a stainless steel mesh band. The numbers, luminous indices and an orange pop minute marker create a stunning contrast against the grey dial. The SKW6006 is an all black variation of the same matte and shiny finish.  The monochrome SKW6009 and SKW6010 showcase a brushed and shiny dial blending into matching mesh bracelets in charcoal and black hues respectively.

Priced at Rs. 8995/- the timepieces are available at select Lifestyle, Shoppers Stop, Helios, Ethos, Just in Vogue and other leading watch retailers across the country.

About Skagen:

Skagen Designs is an international company offering contemporary Danish design accessories including watches, jewellery, sunglasses and clocks. In addition to its corporate headquarters in Reno, Nevada, Skagen Designs and its international affiliates operate regional offices in Denmark, Hong Kong, Germany, the U.K. and Canada. Skagen products are sold in 75 global markets and in company-owned and operated retail stores in Denmark, Germany, U.K. and Hong Kong.

About Fossil India Pvt. Ltd: 

Fossil, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOSL) is a global company specializing in the design, innovation, and marketing of fashion lifestyle and accessory products.  At the heart of Fossil’s vision is a commitment to fostering creativity and delivering the best in design through the company’s namesake FOSSIL brand and a portfolio of internationally recognized owned and licensed brands. The FOSSIL brand is rooted in authenticity and a distinctive modern-vintage design aesthetic. With nearly 400 stores worldwide and a strong global e-commerce business (www.fossil.com), Fossil is internationally known for its eclectic assortment of lifestyle and accessory items including watches, jewelry, handbags, and clothing.  The company is constantly developing its multi-brand portfolio through its core competencies in innovative branding, world-class design, and dynamic global distribution.

 

Timex expands in East, Launched its Fifth Store in Kolkata

Timex expands in East, Launched its Fifth

Store in Kolkata  

Kolkata: Global watch major Timex Group India Limited, as a part of its aggressive expansion plans has launched its FIFTH store ‘The Time Factory’ in Kolkata. The plush store is located at the Lindsay Street.

Kolkata offers potential business opportunity that has encouraged Timex to open its stores in the city taking the store count in East to 17 and a whopping 117 “The Time Factory” outlets in the country. There has been an increasing trend of people splurging on premium personal accessories like watches and tapping this trend, Timex has been aggressively expanding its presence in the eastern market.

With the unique signature signage of the Timex Flagship and trendy interiors, Timex stores are always a customer’s delight from the point one enters till they leave. One can experience the same contentment in the 677 sqft sophisticated yet stylish and engaging outlet which houses brands like Timex, Helix, Nautica, Marc Ecko, Fossil and DKNY.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. M.K Bandopadhyay, MD - Timex Group India Limited said, “I am happy to announce the launch of our Fifth store in Kolkata “The Time Factory” store in Kolkata and the response that we have received has been overwhelming. Our strong belief in the potentiality of this market has been an example of Timex’s achievement and the valued appreciation of customers that the brand has received over the years. The Time Factory stores aim at fulfilling the growing demand of our discerning customers and providing them with a delightful experience and making more watch-aficionados fall in love with the brand and its unparalleled collection of watches”

These exclusive Time Factory stores is Timex’s innovative multi-brand watch store and provide easy access to a wide assortment of international watch brands under one umbrella which promises to meet the growing demand of individuals. From mid priced sporty watches to premium elegant luxurious watches the store has it all for its consumers.

About TIMEX Group:

Timex Group is the one of the world’s largest watch maker that designs, manufactures and markets innovative timepieces and jewelry globally. Timex was founded in 1854 and has a rich heritage of making the finest timepieces.

Timex Group has a portfolio of several brands spread across various segments from mid-premium to luxury segment with Brands like Timex, Marc Ecko, Nautica, Salvatore Ferragamo, Versace, Helix, Tarun Tahiliani and with selling channels in more than 100 countries. The Group has a design centre based out of Milan and a manufacturing base spread across various countries.

Over the years, TIMEX Group India Ltd. has grown to become one of the leading brands in the organized watch market. Brand TIMEX is well-known in India for its youth appeal, sporty, fashionable and technologically advanced product offering. TIMEX group also has set standards of high quality watch-making through excellent technology and innovative product development. TIMEX has been a pioneer in inventing several landmark technologies to its credit including the Indiglo®. TIMEX Group has also diversified and has plans of launching a host of international brands within the premium and luxury segments in the country.

Big Bazaar’s “The Great Indian Kitchen Festival” is back

Big Bazaar’s “The Great Indian Kitchen Festival” is back

Want to upgrade your kitchen but not sure where to begin? Head to your nearest Big Bazaar, the most popular and awaited “The Great Indian Kitchen Festival” is back in Big Bazaar with exciting deals and great offers on the complete range of kitchenware. This month long extravaganza will provide an opportunity to reinvent your kitchen without putting any pressure on the wallet.

This year’s theme for Great Indian Kitchen Festival is Upgrade, which can be looked into three parts- quality, convenience and utility. Customers can upgrade their cooking range to induction cook tops. They can buy Prestige Hybrid Cooktop gas stove, 6 piece induction compatible non stick cookware set and rice cooker worth 18090/- for 9995/- only. Those looking for better serving options must go for La Opala 24 piece dinner set worth Rs. 1610/- for just Rs. 1299/-. Sadashiv Nayak, CEO Big Bazaar says “As a retailer we keep a close eye on ever-changing consumer needs and behavior, we keep coming up with solutions to cater to these needs and proactively provide consumers with the best value for their money. We have observed that not just Living rooms or bed rooms but kitchen in Indian household is undergoing a major transformation too. People these days like to modernize their kitchens and even show it off. This festival will help in fulfilling this aspiration of our customers in a very affordable way.”

To get a glimpse of The Great Indian Kitchen Festival customers can also log in to Big Bazaar’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/bigbazaar). To excite our customers here, we have exotic dishes, delicious recipes, crockery and cutlery! Customers can also watch the guests and celebrities give their culinary skills a shot. All of this, in addition to better deals, is what Big Bazaar’s The Great Indian Kitchen Festival will offer. Customers can also win exciting prizes by participating in fun filled contest on Big Bazaar’s facebook page and twitter account.

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.

SKSgi flags off “Bengal College of Polytechnic”

 SKSgi flags off “Bengal College of Polytechnic”

 (with special emphasis on industry orientation)

GROUP SEEKS UNIVERSITY STATUS FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL WITH A POSITIVE RESPONSE

Kolkata, 2013: The Bengal College of Engineering and Technology (BCET), Durgapur, a centre of excellence for higher technical education and Biotechnology and an emerging innovation hub in Eastern India, today announced its ambitious expansion plans with the launch of its latest and new initiative - Bengal College of Polytechnic (BCP) - from the current academic session.

BCET (Bengal College of Engineering And Technology) is a part of the Durgapur-based SKS Group of Institutions (SKSgi) which has already applied to the Government for a University Status in West Bengal. The Group has an impressive portfolio of institutions of higher technology and management in West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh including an exclusive and only Women’s Engineering College (Bengal College of Engineering And Technology for Women) in West Bengal with 1500 seated girls’ hostel having 24 hrs internet (F.O. Cable) facility adjacent to the college, under secured environment.  

Announcing the launch of Polytechnic College, Mr. S.K.Sharma, Chairman, SKSgi, said, “The launch of the Polytechnic College is a part of SKSgi's major expansion plan in the field of education, especially engineering, biotechnology, pharmacy, management and scientific research and innovation. We have so far invested ` 100 Crores (approx) for creating educational infrastructure and human resource with two top quality schools. We have plans to expand the research and development (R&D) lab that has already successfully completed nationally acclaimed projects and would continue to work in advanced fields like robotics, cloud computing applications, low cost computers, biotechnology, new concept solar cells, bio ethanol from water hyacinth and waste potato, utilization of waste green house gases in Durgapur to produce Algae Bio-Mass and subsequently biodiesel and bio-fertilizer, development of rapid diagnosis tests for the enteric infectious diseases occurring through micro organisms for effective therapy and diseases management, solid waste management and so on. We would also expand our Entrepreneurship Development Cell, as we are three times national champion and two times national runners up in entrepreneurship activities. We are happy to announce that we have received National B-School Award-2012 as an Outstanding Engineering Institute (East) and this year we have been again selected for the same award by the private national electronics news channel, best UG project award of Association of Indian University in Eastern region, best pvt. management institute in West Bengal etc.

BCET is the only college in eastern India to achieve the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for four of its courses under the new outcome-based system of Accreditation under the Washington Accord; this will inspire other engineering colleges to go for NBA Accreditation of the courses leading to better quality technical education.

SKSgi has been credited to organize successfully many mega medical camps, activities with physically challenged children, blood donation camp, village level social activities both in Mathura and Durgapur by students’ NSS wing of SKSgi.

SKS Educational and Social Trust is the parent body under which The Bengal College of Polytechnic is the latest addition to SKS Group's impressive portfolio in Durgapur namely-Bengal College of Engineering and Technology-2001, (BCET), Durgapur Institute of Management and Science-2008, (DIMS), Bengal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 2008, (BCPSR) and Bengal College of Engineering and Technology for Women-2009, (BCETW). The Group currently has an 8000 plus student base which is likely to expand further in the coming days.