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‘Lionsgate Live! A Night At The Movies’ to host LIVE streaming of Now You See Me 2 as part of their initiative with Facebook to raise funds for GiveIndia to support families who have been impacted by COVID-19

Posted on May 13, 2020 by City Today News (City today.media)

~ Veteran actor – Anil Kapoor roped in to extend his support to the cause ~

Bengaluru, 13^th May 2020: Content leader Lionsgate India recently launched a unique initiative, ‘Lionsgate Live! A Night at The Movies’ in an association with Facebook to bring the community experience of watching movies in movie theaters to live streaming and to raise funds for GiveIndia in order to help people impacted by the COVID19 pandemic. This noble initiative has also gained support from renowned Bollywood actor – Anil Kapoor. The ever green actor has shared a special video message for cinephiles, urging them to watch Now You See Me 2 this Friday, 15^th May. The film will live stream on Lionsgate India page on Facebook at 8:00 pm. In the coming weeks Lionsgate Live! will LIVE stream some of Lionsgate’s biggest and most popular library titles on coming Fridays – The Hunger Games and Wonder. Audiences can watch these films together with their friends and family from the comfort of their own homes.

The ground-breaking initiative has already been a resounding success for Lionsgate in the U.S. and the UK with Hollywood stars like Keanu Reeves, Liam Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Keira Knightley and many more participating and extending their support. The Social Network famed Jesse Eisenberg has also shared a special video messages to support Lionsgate India.

Audiences will have an opportunity to join Lionsgate India in extending support to Indian NGO’s in fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic by donating money via Facebook Fundraisers while watching their favorite films. People will be able to make a donation via the donate button next to the video while watching the movie.

Mr. Rohit Jain, Managing Director Lionsgate South Asia said, “In these unprecedented times, Lionsgate has launched this global initiative to support families of millions of people who have been impacted by COVID19. Here in India, we have partnered with Facebook to create a fundraiser whose proceeds will be donated to GiveIndia helping fight this pandemic. This will be a unique opportunity for viewers to extend their support and donate for this charitable cause. Moreover, we are delighted to have Ananya Panday, Sanya Malhotra and Anil Kapoor on board who will help us to spread awareness of this ground-breaking initiative.”

Speaking about the partnership, Anil Kapoor said, “I’m honored to be a part of this noteworthy initiative by Lionsgate India that aims to raise funds to support citizens who are affected by this rampant pandemic. Lionsgate Live! A Night at the Movies is a campaign that will offer movie fans an experience of live screening of celebrated movies on Facebook page of Lionsgate India, every Friday and simultaneously allow viewers to donate for the cause. While we maintain the new norms of social distancing, this is a great way to contribute and extend help.”

Speaking on the occasion Manish Chopa a Head and Director of Partnerships, Facebook India commented, “ We are grateful to our partners for coming out in support of those affected by the COVID -19 pandemic. ‘Lionsgate Live! A Night At The Movies’ on Facebook, is a great way to not only keep people entertained in their homes, but is also a great initiative that will enable people to donate. All of the proceeds from the fundraiser on Facebook will go to GiveIndia platform chosen by Lionsgate India.”

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IPRS to host a webinar on ‘The Future of Paid Online concerts’ in association with Music Plus

Posted on May 13, 2020 by City Today News (City today.media)

~ Rakesh Nigam, CEO of IPRS in conversation with Brian Tellis, Director of Fountainhead Entertainment, Atul Churamani, MD of Turnkey Music & Publishing and renowned performer Manasi Scott ~

Bengaluru, 13^th May 2020: These are unprecedented times across the world and we all know that businesses are going to be adversely impacted. None more so than the live music business which has been the prime revenue generator for artists, musicians and event companies alike. Additionally, with the shutting down of establishments that play music during lockdowns, the composers, authors and publishers also stand to suffer substantially.

However, will adversity bring opportunity? Will necessity again become the mother of invention?

The Indian Performing Right Society Ltd (“IPRS”) in association with Music Plus will be hosting an engaging panel discussion on ‘The Future of Paid online concerts in India’ on Thursday, 14^th May 2020 at 4:00 pm. The session will be LIVE on Music Plus and IPRS social media handles. The forum will discuss the changing dynamics of concerts worldwide and whether the world will now see the rise of paid online concerts.

The panelists of the session include industry stalwarts Rakesh Nigam, CEO of The Indian Performing Right Society Ltd (IPRS) and Brian Tellis, Director of Fountainhead Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. along with the popular performer Manasi Scott, singer, songwriter and actress and will be moderated by Atul Churamani, MD of Turnkey Music & Publishing. The panelists will talk about the future of the Indian music industry, the options of alternate revenue streams, the financial and technical requirements and opportunities of virtual concerts and the critical role a society like IPRS would play in this changed world.

Rakesh Nigam, CEO, IPRS said, “After receiving a positive response to the previous session, we are glad to partner with Music Plus once again to host this webinar on “The Future of Online Paid Concerts”. We strive to help our music fraternity in all possible ways and this webinar is a step towards that. We are hoping that this session will help us emphasize the importance of people paying for concerts to encourage creativity among artists and simultaneously support them in these challenging times.”

Brian Tellis, Director of Fountainhead Entertainment commented, “There will be a change around the live entertainment industry. If virtual concerts go the paid route, this may fulfill the needs of musicians, but the sustainability of technicians then comes into question. We will delve into the issue and address factors that will be determining the industry’s future course of action.”

Ms. Manasi Scott, singer, songwriter and actress said, “My heart breaks when I think of not being able to experience an open-air concert in the near future! The world as we knew it is rotating into a new world order. Concerts are sheer magic, when 1000s come together to be united by music. Yet there’s excitement in this new way forward. Where thousands were physically present in one place, now millions can connect and watch from across the world in real time. The west always had the concept of massive ticket sales and have converted that into paid virtual concerts beautifully. I have faith in the Indian audiences too. My job is to create quality, online content and present my virtual shows with the same larger-than-life way I do onstage and I’m sure audiences here will support me and other artistes and pay for this pleasure!”

Mr. Atul Churamani, MD of Turnkey Music & Publishing mentioned, “The challenges this pandemic has thrown up are horrific. Yet I believe that our passion for music will drive innovation and India will be able to use technology to bring about significant change to the economics of music watching. I’m honoured to be part of this discussion which promises to be an eye opener for everyone.”

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Karnataka Governments thanks Paytm for contributing face masks for its workforce

Posted on May 13, 2020 by City Today News (City today.media)

Bengaluru, 13^th May 2020: Government of Karnataka’s Rural Development And Panchayat Raj Department (RDPR) has thanked Paytm for sending across masks for its workforce and has specially tweeted to appreciate this gesture. Paytm, India’s leading digital payments and financial services company has sent over 10,000 face masks to supports the frontline workers fighting COVID-19 in the state.

Paytm is in the process of sending out 4 lakh masks and 10 lakh hygiene products to the offices of the Government of India, Army, CRPF, Police, Hospitals, Municipal bodies, and District Magistrates. These authorities would distribute them to the personnel working in the frontline to help control the outspread. Apart from Karnataka Government, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, CRPF Jammu, National Human Commission Assam, and Hyderabad Police have also tweeted from their official handles to thank Paytm for its efforts.

The company is aiming to deliver supplies to many other states including UP, Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Goa, and Madhya Pradesh in the coming days.

Paytm has launched a host of initiatives to join the fight against novel coronavirus. It has revamped its app’s UI with ‘Stay at Home Essential Payments’. The new design has streamlined payments such as mobile & DTH recharge, electricity, water, gas, credit card, insurance premium among others which millions of Indians are now conveniently paying from their home.

When the government launched the PM-CARES fund, the company joined the noble cause by aiming to raise Rs. 500 crore with the support of its users. Also under ‘Feed My City’ initiative, Paytm is providing meals to daily wage earners in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad & Noida in association with KVN Foundation. The company is requesting fellow citizens to support these initiatives by donating through their Paytm app.

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Cipla stands with Bangalore in the fight against COVID-19

Posted on May 13, 2020 by City Today News (City today.media)

· Donates INR 50 lakh to the State Disaster Relief Fund to combat the pandemic

· Supports the local administration’s efforts to control disease spread

· Introduces safety measures at its Bangalore facility to ensure well-being of employees, vendors and contract staff

· Safeguards frontline healthcare workers with supply of protective gear and reaches out to impacted communities with essential items

Bangalore, India; May 13, 2020: Cipla Limited (BSE: 500087; NSE: CIPLA EQ; and hereafter referred to as “Cipla”), today announced a number of initiatives that it has undertaken to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangalore. This includes a donation of INR 50 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund. The Company recently launched an INR 25 crore ‘Caring for Life’ COVID-19 dedicated Fund to further several immediate and long-term relief efforts that the country needs to combat the crisis.

In Bangalore, the company is working alongside the local administration to take the government’s COVID management efforts further. Cipla’s initiatives are primarily targetting the safety and wellbeing of its employees, vendors and contract staff, the frontline administration and healthcare workers as well as lesser-priveleged members of the community who have low access to basic necessities.

Caring for employees

Employees have been working at Cipla Bangalore to uphold the interest of patients. Cipla Bangalore has constituted a special COVID-19 taskforce to onboard the government prescribed norms for social distancing and infection control. . The Company is undertaking frequent sanitisation of the facility premises, employee transport vehicles and Goods carriers. All employees are provided with sanitizers, masks, hand gloves and safety goggles to ensure personal protection. Employees are required to submit a self-declaration form related to their health basis which entry to the Cipla premises is permitted. All self-declaration forms are duly verified daily by the Factory Medical Officer. Attendance is recorded via RFID Smart Cards to avoid surface contact. Daily screenings are conducted for every individual entering the factory premises and any symptomatic cases are escorted back home and requested to self-quarantine. Pregnant women, working mothers using crèche facilities and susceptible employees have been advised to avail leave or work from home. A mandatory 1-metre distance is being ensured amongst employees within the facility as well as during travel. In-person team meetings have been temporarily discontinued and replaced with video conferencing. Additionally, an extensive awareness campaign has been rolled out at the facility to destigmatise the disease and ensure that employees immediately report any symptoms or positive cases that they or their family members have come in contact with. Employees are being educated about the disease and necessary precautions by the Factory Medical Officer and Site leadership through the public announcement system. In addition to the safety protocols, the Company has also introduced other special measures. This includes the provision of free food to some contractual workers in the factory premises. Cipla has also facilitated a special COVID-19 medical insurance policy for the Contractual Workforce that covers self and family members (spouse and two children) with coverage of INR 25,000 per individual.

Caring for patients

Despite all challenges, Cipla Bangalore is ensuring business continuity so that manufacturing and distribution of essential medicines can continue for patients in these difficult times. Cipla has also launched a toll-free helpline to assist its patients in procuring essential medication across therapies from pharmacies and health-care institutions.

Caring for the frontline workers

Cipla has been working closely with the local authorities to identify their most pressing needs to provide requisite support. Towards this, it has been supplying sanitizers and personal protective equipment (PPE) to various stakeholders within the Government administration, healthcare ecosystem and local authorities. This includes the distribution of approximately 5,500 mask and sanitizers to COVID-19 fighters like the Police department, Health department and Hospitals.

Caring for the community

In furtherance of its responsibility to the community, Cipla is providing essential supplies, such as medicines, food packets, sanitizers, masks, and gloves to individuals living near the Company’s facilities. Cipla Foundation continues to partner with organizations on ground as well as with the local administration to support the daily requirements of the community. Over 1,200 kgs of rice have been distributed to support migrant workers. Additionally, the Foundation-supported Mobile Science Van project continues to extend virtual classes to students in remote communities to keep up their learning and interest in science education during COVID times

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Del Monte Introduces The First Ever Clinically Proven Juice To Reduce Cholesterol And “Del Monte A-C-E To Boost Immunity”

Posted on May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 by City Today News (City today.media)

*Del Monte’s Heart Smart® with Reducol® is a 100 per cent mixed fruit juice that helps lower bad cholesterol (LDL); Priced at INR 70 and available in 240ml can format

* Del Monte also announced the launch of Del Monte A-C-E, 100 per cent mixed fruit juice with added Vitamins A,C & E that helps boost immunity; Priced at Rs. 70 and available in 240 ml can format

Bengaluru, 13^th May 2020: Del Monte, the premium food brand, has forayed into the health and wellness space with the launch of India’s first cholesterol reducing fruit juice with Reducol®. Del Monte’s Heart Smart® — a 100% mixed fruit juice with Reducol®, is a natural plant-based ingredient that is clinically proven to reduce cholesterol in 8 weeks (when taken as a part of a balanced diet).

Del Monte also announced the launch of Del Monte’s ACE — a 100% mixed fruit juice fortified with Vitamins A-C-E and rich in anti-oxidants that help in boosting immunity. Del Monte’s Heart Smart and ACE will be available in 240 ml packaging and priced at INR 70. Initially, the juices will be available online on Amazon exclusively starting 11th May 2020. Subsequently, they will be available across all leading supermarkets on E-commerce portals across top cities including Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Both the products have a shelf life of 12 months.

“We have always given the highest priority to quality and healthy options while bringing new products to the market. We hope to create new benchmarks in this segment as our beverage with Reducol® will be India’s first Juice that helps lower cholesterol. India has a sizeable number of people suffering from cholesterol and heart ailments. We are focused on helping consumers improve their health through our products,” says Mr Yogesh Bellani, CEO FieldFresh Foods Pvt. Ltd (that manages the Del Monte brand in India). Reducol, the trademark ingredient of Del Monte’s Heart Smart® is a unique plant-based sterol blend, derived from coniferous trees that blocks the absorption of bad cholesterol into the digestive system and naturally flushes it out from the body without affecting the good cholesterol level.

The second product Del Monte ACE is loaded with the goodness of antioxidants. While Vitamin A enables normal functioning of the immune system, Vitamin C boost immunity and protects the body from infections and Vitamin E helps white blood cells to function effectively. Both the products have No Added sugar and preservatives which makes it an apt fit for today’s health conscious consumers.

“Del Monte ACE, which has been in under development for a while, is another relevant offering for consumers today given the heightened concerns around immunity stemming from the COVID19 pandemic. Our endeavour will be to expand this range of 100% fruit juice offerings keeping evolving consumer needs in mind” Bellani added.

The new products are the result of Del Monte’s detailed research and its aim to bring healthy and quality products to the Indian market. Indian consumers are becoming more health conscious. The company’s research showed that 48% of consumers aspire to lead a healthy lifestyle while 51% feel there should be healthier snack options available to consumers. According to the study, 46% of consumers look for ‘added nutrition’ while choosing a snack, and 51 per cent of buyers look for ‘made with natural ingredients’. India’s packaged fruit juices category is valued at INR 5,000+ crores and is growing steadily, especially the cold-pressed segment, as consumers are ready to pay a premium for quality products.

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