Brands Academy Coffee table book by Brands Academy

Foreword from Mr. Prahlad Kakar

I congratulate World Brands Review Corporation for their contribution to the development of various industry sectors across Asia and also their unwavering commitment to the cause. In their years of existence, they are credited with bringing out the best in upcoming brands and helping them become successful in their respective industry sectors. The current volume of this publication is aptly titled as “BrandSpeak”. It highlights stories of most promising and fastest growing companies and leaders from Asia. We need publications like these to create awareness and showcase the good work these organizations and individuals are doing. The world continues to hold Asia in high esteem for its economic growth potential. Some of the industry sectors like Travel, Hospitality, Tourism, Healthcare & Wellness, Real Estate etc. are a major driver of growth and employment across several Asian economies and bring in the much needed foreign exchange. I am extremely happy that “BrandSpeak” is not only showcasing the great work done by Indian companies but is also recognizing efforts for similar brands across Asia. World Brands Review Corporation is known to maintaining quality in all its pursuits, BrandSpeak being an extension of its commitment to excellence. I am sure the inspiring stories from different industries / countries chronicled in this book will be a guide for others to emulate.

Prahlad Kakar Brand Guru

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Brief About Mr. Prahlad Kakar Prahlad Kakar (in Mumbai) is a leading Indian ad lm director, best known for his work on the famous Pepsi TV commercial with Amitabh Bachchan and Sachin Tendulkar. He is the founder and main director for Genesis Film Productions, one of India's leading production houses, established in 1977. He is renowned for his candid and outspoken nature. An avid scuba diver, in 1995 he set up 'Lacadives', a scuba-diving school, along with his wife Mitali Kakar at Kadmat Island, in collaboration with the Govt. of Lakshadweep. He also runs a coffee shop, and Casa Amore, a wine bar and restaurant, set up in Mumbai in 2001. Prahlad Kakar joined advertising in 1971, as an Accounts Executive at ASP (Delhi) and after a year, he was transferred to the company's Bombay ofce. In 1972, he joined the renowned feature director, Shyam Benegal, as an Asst. Director for lms such as 'Ankur', 'Manthan', and Bhumika'. After training under Shyam Benegal, Mandeep Kakkar and Ravi Uppor, Prahlad Kakar founded Genesis Film Productions in 1977. Today, Genesis Film Productions is considered to be one of the most highly regarded advertisement lm making agencies in India. Genesis Film Productions is also known for the short lm "Bali" made in afliation with the channel Star One. Prahlad Kakar is also known for his popular Kamasutra ads. After Genesis, Prahlad Kakar started a restaurant at Prithvi Theatre with Jennifer Kendal. Prahlad Kakar is the co-founder of ReefWatch Marine Conservation, set up in 1994, which aims at creating marine-life awareness. Prahlad Kakar supports and plays an important role as the Chief Advisor & Trustee of Natura Outdoor Education Trust. In 1999,He was one of the few Indian Directors to direct international commercials for clients like Uni Levers and Pepsico in Burma, Vietnam, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Asia Pacic Region. He also started the speciality Tea House in Bombay, the rst of its kind in the country. In 2000 he received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from IAAFA for his contribution to Advertising and Film Art. Prahlad Kakar planning to dip his hands into Bollywood lmmaking, his upcoming lm will also mark the comeback of the gorgeous diva Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The lm tentatively titled Happy Anniversary will be produced by Gaurang Doshi and will explore the anatomy of marriage. Ash's husband Abhishek Bachchan will be playing the male lead and the two will be seen sharing the screen space after a span of 5 years since their last lm Guru in 2007. Happy Anniversary will be shot in Africa and is slated to go oors in January 2014.Reports say that this movie marks the comeback of beautiful diva Sushmita Sen. Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had been in a cold war long back and never seen together in movies. It's a very surprising development since both Abhishek and Prahlad in 2010 had indulged in a war of words. It all started at a forum at the MAMI lm festival in Mumbai. Adman Prahlad Kakar was one of the speakers discussing the way Bollywood works. Taking a pot shot at Abhishek Bachchan, Kakar said, "Men stars in Bollywood are usually useless nephews and sons." Further taking a dig at the young Bachchan scion Kakkar said, "Abhishek Bachchan has 17 ops in a row and is still going strong. He is unique and should be in the Guinness Book of Records." His comment garnered an uproarious laughter from the audience, but Abhishek wasn't ready to take it lying low. In Defense Abhishek Bachchan took on to twitter and said this: On Thursday 28 October 2010, @juniorbachchan said: "I love Prahlad Kakar, he should be a stand-up comic not an ad-lmmaker. Maybe then someone will take him seriously! This coming from a man who makes commercials with his own son. Hmmm. Oh ya, Prahlad, I'm already in the Guinness book of world records and a very proud son. I hope you give your sons an opportunity to say the same someday". Prahlad Kakar founded Genesis Film Production Pvt. Ltd. in 1977 and virtually invented television advertising, after having assisted Shyam Benegal, one of India's most renowned lmmakers. "To tell a story in 30 secs in the most engaging way possible" remains Prahlad's raison d'etre for remaining passionate about ad lmmaking even twenty-ve years later. Genesis, as is common knowledge in the business, continues to train generations of dedicated lmmakers. Through the years, corporations like Nestlé, PepsiCo, Brittania, Levers have continued to communicate their brand stories through Prahlad Kakar. Making lms that capture the dreams and aspirations of his vast target audience, Prahlad has ruled the ad lm making business and has won several awards for technical excellence, Innovation and creativity in advertising over the years in India. Genesis won both gold and silver awards including campaign of the year for the Pepsi commercials at AAAI in 1996. The public lms for Ceat won awards in the New York festival of Advertising. Commercials directed by Prahlad have also been nominated for Lions at Cannes. Twenty – ve years down the line Prahlad Kakar has earned himself a Lifetime Achievement Award by the IAAFA in the year 1999 and has got Genesis the top Production House for two years in a row for years 2003 and 2004 by the Brand Equity. Prahlad has a reputation for being irreverent and direct with clients and crew in the advertising world, and is more popularly known as the Enfant Terrible who never grew up. Prahlad's passions include his diving school in the Lakshadweep islands and his own brand of gourmet cooking.

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INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVERS

ASIA’S MOST INSPIRING YOUNG SOCIAL CHANGE MAKERS

ASIA'S FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES 2013 & 14

KANGANA RANAUT

E SREEDHARAN

NAWAZUDDIN SIDDIQUI

ARVIND KEJRIWAL

RAVINDRA JADEJA

CASEY WILSON

CHETESHWAR PUJARA

EJAJ AHMAD

SUNIL CHHETRI

NIMESH GHIMIRE

ASHWINI PONNAPPA

SK C&C (SOUTH KOREA)

NBB INVESTMENT (VIETNAM)

DR. DEVI PRASAD SHETTY

MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP (JAPAN)

NANDITA PRASHAD

TTK PRESTIGE

ISHRAT BANO

NAVJYOTI FOUNDATION (NGO)

KALYAN JEWELERS

MUST SEE INDIA

HARISON

CARZONERENT

HYUANDI MOTORS

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

HONDA MOTORS

NISSAN

AMITY UNIVERSITY

MARUTI SUZUKI

SPJIMR

TVS MOTORS

NMIMS

HERO MOTOCORP

AL GHURAIR UNIVERSITY

BEST FOODS INDIA

ISBM (INDIA)

BARBEQUE NATION RESTAURANTS

IAMS (INDIA)

SUNFEAST

ICFAI

TATA COFFEE LIMITED

VADILAL GROUP

RASNA INTERNATIONAL

AUTOMOTIVES

E EDUCATION

FOOD & BEVERAGES

POLY REAL ESTATE GROUP CO. LTD

113 WILD CHINA

163

EVERGRANDE GROUP

115 TOP VIEW HOLIDAY

165

CHINA VANKE CO. LTD

117

RAHIM & CO.

119 PANGKOR LAUT RESORT

169

BLOOM DESIGN

121 APPLE VACATIONS

171

MAH SING GROUP BERHAD

123 ORIENT ESCAPE

173

KEN CORPORATION LTD.

125 THE OBEROI (DUBAI)

175

NOMURA REAL ESTATE GROUP

127

AIRLINK INTERNATIONAL UAE

177

EMAAR DUBAI

129

AL RAIS TRAVELS

179

ARABTEC HOLDING

131 SHANGRI-LA HOTEL (BANGKOK)

181

SANSIRI PUBLIC COMPANY LTD.

133 MANDARIN ORIENTAL(BANGKOK)

183

MAGNOLIA QUALITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED

135

A & F TOUR TRAVEL COMPANY

185

DIETHELM TRAVEL

187

PACE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PLC

137 INDONESIA TRAVEL PLAN ARCHIPELAGO INTERNATIONAL

191 193

CHINA INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SERVICE167

RADIO MIRCHI

101

PRASAR BHARTI (AIR & DD)

103

AMAR UJALA

105

NAI INDONESIA

139 HYATT REGENCY (KATHMANDU)

MALYALA MANORAMA

107

CIVIL HOMES

141

AL-JAZEERA

109

CE CONSTRUCTIONSZAMEEN.COM

143 MARINA NEPAL TRAVEL & TOURS

197

ZAMEEN.COM

145 WAQAS TRAVEL & TOURS

199

CHOHAN ESTATE

147 PEARL HOTELS CONTINENTAL

201

ACE RENT

149 SILK ROAD TRAVELS

203

PRIME LANDS GROUP

151 EXOTIC HOLIDAYS

205

JETWING HOTELS

207

TAJ HOTELS, RESORTS AND PALACES

209

MEDIA

YETI TRAVELS

189

195

Real Estate & Infrastructure

Hospitality & Travel

BHOOMI

153

OBEROI REALTY

155

GODREJ PROPERTIES

157

PURAVANKARA LTD.

159

GOIBIBO

211

KUONI DESTINATIONS MANAGEMENT 213

Lifestyle Retail Fashion

Healthcare & Wellness

IT & Telecom Services

EKOHEALTH (INDIA)

249

BOMBAY HOSPITAL GROUP (MUMBAI)

251

APOLLO HOSPITALS (INDIA)

253

FLIPKART

263

RITU WEAR'S BIGLIFE

265

DURIAN FURNITURE

267

CROMA RETAIL

269

PLANET FASHION, MADURA FASHION, LIFESTYLE

271

QUICKHEAL TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD. (INDIA)

217 O2 SPA (GURGAON)

KNOWLARITY (INDIA)

219 NARAYANA HRUDAYALAYA (INDIA)

FORADIAN TECHNOLOGIES (INDIA)

221

IKEN SOLUTIONS (INDIA)

223

VIZURY INTERACTIVE SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.

225

MCARBON TECH INNOVATION PVT LTD.

227

ROLOCULE GAMES PRIVATE LIMITED (INDIA)

229

REVERIE LANGUAGE TECHNOLOGIES (INDIA)

231

KNOLSKAPE (INDIA)

233

SUZLON

275

WINJIT TECHNOLOGIES (INDIA)

235

277

NADHI INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (INDIA)

237

MEDHAJ TECHNO CONCEPT PVT. LTD. CHINA HUANENG GROUP

279

MOBME WIRELESS SOLUTIONS LTD. (INDIA)

239

ANWELL PRECISION TECHNOLOGY (HK) LTD

281

PINTRON GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.(INDIA)

241

SGS MALAYSIA

282

DITROLIC SOLAR

285

MINDTREE LIMITED (INDIA)

243

PREMIUM RENEWABLE ENERGY (MALAYSIA)

287

ABU DHABI WATER & ELECTRICITY COMPANY

289

ANNEX POWER (THAILAND)

291

VLCC (INDIA)

INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES (INDIA) 245

255 257

259

Energy & Power

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" - Napoleon Hill

Asia's Fastest Growing Companies

SK C&C (South Korea) 03

SK C&C is a South Korean total IT services provider that was established in 1991. The company offers IT services such as IT consulting, outsourcing, system integration, and system maintenance & repair to just about every sector of industry, including finance, communication/media, energy/chemical, logistics/services, and the public sector. SK C&C is the de facto holding company of the SK Group, South Korea's third largest conglomerate with over $140 billion in revenues in 2012. After providing services to an SK affiliate in 1998, SK C&C has adopted an advanced SLA model; it also offers top-level IT outsourcing services - SK C&C runs not only Korea's largest data center in Daedeok, it operates a 24/7 customer support center (ISAC). SK C&C has worked with the Korean Government as well as with other overseas governments on large-scale system integration projects. In 2007, SK C&C established subsidiary companies in China and India, and in 2008, the company was awarded the Azerbaijan ITS construction project - the largest overseas project awarded to a Korean IT services provider. SK C&C went on to carry out Mongolia's ITS project, Kazakhstan's postal/logistics project, and m-Commerce projects in the US, leading Korea's export of IT services to overseas markets. Operational Strategy Consulting: BPR/PI, CRM/MKT Strategy, Procurement Strategy, U-Biz, Environment Consulting, etc. IT Strategy Consulting: ISP, EA/ITA, e-Commerce, etc. Solution Consulting: CRM Package Implementation, MKT Platform Service, ERP, SEM/EIS Solution, Enterprise Knowledge Portal, IFRS / Accounting, etc. Data Center Service, IDC, Network Service Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery ISP/Information System Management (Information System Management) Application Development/Maintenance ISAC (Information Services Assistant Center) Service Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), National Security Management, Geographic Information System (GIS), Urban information System (UIS), e-Trade, Postal Logistics, Finance, National Defense, etc. IFRS, Next-Generation System, RMS(Risk Management System, BPM, CRM, etc. CCBS (Customer Care & Billing System), m-Commerce, IPTV, NPS (Network Production System), Satellite DMB, etc. ERP, MIS, CRM, Network engineering, Network Application Platform, etc. Green Solution Development(Green Data Center, Smart Eco, Smart Grid, Smart Traffic, Green Architecture, Cloud Computing), Customer Lifestyle Enhancement (Smart Card, Signal Control, etc.)

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NBB INVESTMENT (Vietnam) 05

NBB was formerly a branch of Cienco 5 in Binh Thuan province, established under Decision No. 4750/QD-TCCB at the dated 1st November 2004 of the Board of Directors. So far, NBB has expanded its scope, including the Head Office, Western South Branch, Binh Thuan Branch, Central Region Branch, Northern Branch, Hung Thanh Co. Ltd, NBB Industrial Joint Stock Company and Quang Ngai Mineral Investment Joint Stock Company. NBB has set up a joint venture with other enterprises such as Transport Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company No.533, Viet Thanh Joint Stock Company, Nhip Cau Dia Oc Service Joint Stock Company, Tam Phu Investment and Contruction Co., Ltd., BOT Rach Mieu Bridge Co. Ltd and Ninh Thuan Investment and Contruction Development Joint Stock Company. NBB's main operations: Real Estate Development and Trade (the core operation); Transport infrastructure Contruction; Hydroelectricity and Thermo-Electricity Construction; Electricity Production, Transmission, Distribution and Trade; Mining; Ecotourism Business. On of the top Vietnamese enterprises in investment and real estate industry by building a transparent and logical management system as well as sustainable development. Bringing the highest surplus value, "Prosperity, Success" to NBB's shareholders and staff.

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MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP (Japan) 07

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. abbreviated as MHFG, or simply called Mizuho, is a banking holding company headquartered in the otemachi district of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The name "mizuho" literally means "abundant rice" in Japanese and "harvest" in the figurative sense. It holds assets in excess of $2 trillion US dollars through its control of Mizuho Bank, Mizuho Corporate Bank, and other operating subsidiaries. The company's combined holdings form the second largest financial services group in Japan. Its banking businesses rank the third in Japan after MUFG and SMFG, and the ninth in the world by market capitalisation as of November 2009. It is the 59th largest company in the world according to Forbes Global 2000 rankings. Its shares have a primary listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Mizuho offers a range of financial services, including banking, securities, trust and asset management services, employing more than 68,000 people in 30 countries. It also functions as one of the main company of the keiretsu Mizuho Group, formed from the former DKB Group and the former Fuyo Group. Mizuho splits its business into four distinct divisions, on a global basis: Retail Group Mizuho is active in retail banking with 515 branches and over 11,000 automated teller machines (ATMs). Mizuho Bank is the only bank, other than Japan Post Bank, to have branches in every prefecture in Japan. It serves over 26 million Japanese households, 90,000 SME customers, and retail brokerage clients under the name Mizuho Investors Securities nationwide. Mizuho Bank, Mizuho Investors Securities, Mizuho Capital, Global Corporate Group[edit] Mizuho predecessors, the Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank (“DKB”), the Fuji Bank (“Fuji”) and the Industrial Bank of Japan (“IBJ”), had great control over many Japanese companies through keiretsu system. The three banks led the DKB Group, Fuyo Group and the IBJ Group respectively. The Fuyo Group traces its history as far back as the old Yasuda zaibatsu. Even now, seven out of ten companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange have dealings with Mizuho. Mizuho Corporate Bank, Mizuho Securities Global Wealth and asset management Mizuho Trust, Mizuho Private Wealth Management, Mizuho Asset Management, DIAM Strategy affiliates Mizuho Financial Strategy, formerly Mizuho Holdings, Inc., Mizuho Research Institute, Mizuho Information & Research Institute

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TTK PRESTIGE

One of the many ways women and men express their love, is through cooking delicious food for their loved ones. A mother dishes her heart out to her children, a wife expresses her love, and a husband appreciates his woman. People at Prestige understand this very well. A kitchen today is the centre of your house. It is a place where love is nourished. It is the centre piece of attention and frequently an open kitchen. Prestige cooking products help you spruce up the way your kitchen looks and more importantly, aid you in expressing your love. Prestige is the only brand, which offers you total kitchen solutions so that you can cook smarter by saving time and energy, and more importantly, cook with safety and security. Prestige provides you with everything to help you cherish cooking pressure cookers and pressure pans, cookware, kitchen appliances, ovens, toasters and grills, mixer's and grinders, kitchen hoods, hobs, cook tops, gas stoves and chimney's, Kitchen tools, Induction cook tops. One of the main reasons why Prestige kitchen and cooking products are loved and appreciated by one and all is because Prestige cookware has been around for the last 40 years and it has undergone continuous innovation and upgradation of all it's products. Prestige products reach every corner of India and meet every modern kitchen's requirement. At Prestige we believe - Jo Biwi Se Kare Pyaar, Woh Prestige Se Kaise Kare Inkaar! The Prestige brand has evolved into the most loved and popular kitchen products brand across India. It has today become a total kitchen solutions provider, and this is our story. The daily struggle of a housewife in the kitchen, to make healthy food, inspired the TTK group to get Denis Papin's invention, the Pressure Cooker, to India. It was an innovative and novel product at the time. And we were dealing with Indian housewives, who had learnt cooking through traditional methods. At that time, safety during cooking was a big challenge for Indian women, and the Prestige team was determined to provide safety to these women. The pressure release valve and other such innovations made the Prestige Pressure Cooker stand out. Our first iconic ad with the slogan - Jo Biwi Se Kare Pyaar, Woh Prestige Se Kaise Kare Inkaar accentuated our efforts and the Prestige Pressure Cooker became a part of the Indian Kitchen. The other great invention for Indian Kitchens by Prestige was the Pressure Pan. By early 2001, the Indian woman was no longer confined to the kitchen. She stepped out and entered the corporate world. Women started supplementing household incomes by going for jobs and even venturing into businesses. But they still cooked at home. This made us realise the additional burden on housewives and the need to invent products to save their time, so that they could be more productive within their limited time. Prestige soon launched the new smart range of innovative cooking and kitchen products and re-launched their new communication campaign titled 'Are you ready for a smarter kitchen?'.

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NAVJYOTI FOUNDATION (NGO) 11

Navjyoti India Foundation is a not-for-profit society, registered on January 5, 1988 by then 16 serving police officers of Delhi Police and conceived by Dr Kiran Bedi, first woman IPS, and her team of North district police, with the main objective of crime prevention through welfare policing. Navjyoti India Foundation has been working with undeserved communities ever since its inception. Under the aegis of Dr. Kiran Bedi, the organization works in Resettlement Colonies of North West Part of Delhi namely Bawana and Jahangirpuri, and an urbanized rural area called Karala and Villages in Sohna Block, Gurgaon district, Haryana. Education, Women Empowerment and Vocational Training have been our primary areas of intervention in these communities. Besides, health care, environmental interventions and community participation are also run for promoting integrated community development services. The model of Navjyoti became an inspiration for other state police forces across the country. Navjyoti counselors and Kiran gave many presentations on how Navjyoti works and how police could play a positive role in drug prevention. Many state police forces including the National Police Academy included this concept in their training programmes. Navjyoti started sharing and today has spread its message in many different cities through its training and affiliation exchange programmes. Kiran in her personal capacity was awarded the Asia Region Award for maximum work done by any government servant in the field of drug abuse prevention in the South Asian region. Simultaneously, Navjyoti received the National Award for its outstanding work. Both the awards were given by the International Organization of Good Templars (IOGT), a Norwegian organization for the year 1989â&#x20AC;&#x201C;91. Navjyoti won the award again for the year 1992. It has been accorded Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (UN). It was awarded the UN sponsored Serge Sotiroff Memorial Award for the year 1999 for its outstanding contributions in the field of international drug control. Since inception in 1987, Navjyoti has detoxified around 12000 drug addicts from Delhi and the neighboring states. Detoxification is induced through a multi-disciplinary treatment - medical, psycho social and environmental and has follow-up and 'Community Out Reach' programmes. The Navjyoti programme follows the principle of psycho social management, which is adhered to by a team of trained social workers, counselors, para professionals, yoga therapists and abusers who are recovering and physicians who practice homeopathic medicine, naturopathy and acupuncture. Hence, the organization does not advocate the use of substitute substances; instead it practices total abstinence from all chemicals including those used for the purpose of detoxification. Patients remain at Navjyoti center for a year. All professional services are free of cost. The patient only pays for his food to a food contractor. For some patients, food comes from home. Navjyoti supports only the poor. Navjyoti has institutionalized by organizing the family members of the recovering addicts as a Capable Group. They help themselves and others while assisting Navjyoti in after care services.

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KALYAN JEWELLERS

Kalyan Jewellers is the largest jewellery chain in India. It is headquartered in Thrissur city, Kerala. T.S. Kalyanaraman is the Chairman and Managing Director. Kalyan Group is the holding company of Kalyan Jewellers. It employs around 4,000 people all over India. T.S. Kalyanaraman in 1993 started the first jewellery shop named Kalyan Jewellers in Thrissur with a capital of 7.5 million (US$120,000). Later he expanded to 52 showrooms all over South India. Bloomberg has valued Kalyan Jewellers at about $1 billion in January, 2013. Kalyan Group has 102 years legacy. The group's forefathers belonged to a saintly background; they lived in an ashram on the banks of the Thrikkur river. The group's first business venture was a textile mill when inspired by a family member Dewan T.S.Ramachandra Iyer's statement 'Indians should start business enterprises to make the nation self-sufficient and create employment' the group's forefathers started the mill. Eventually the group got into textile retailing through Kalyan Textiles which the Stalwart of the family Sri. T.S. Kalyanaraman, the M.D. and Chairman of Kalyan Jewellers owns even today. Due to persistent demands from customers in the textile store, Sri. Kalyanaraman decided to enter the jewellery trade in the year 1994. Kalyan Jewellers was declared Retail Chain of the Year at the First India Bullion & Jewellery Awards. The famous product lines of Kalyan Jewellers are; GOLD : Sankalp (wedding jewellery), Floret (Flower based designs), Tamas (Colour based designs), Bloom (Kids Jewellery), Rang (Precious stones jewellery ), Eterna (Traditional Jewellery) DIAMOND : Anokhi (Uncut diamonds), Sakshi (Diamond studded Mangalsutra), Bliss (duo bands for couples), Amore (diamonds for youth), White Mistry (Platinum with diamonds), Antara (Bridal diamond wear)

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MUST SEE INDIA

Must See India is the LARGEST travel information portal in India. We are the FIRST and ONLY website in India providing online customizable holiday packages. Must See India was started in Jul 2008 by three passionate travellers. Engineering graduates from IIT and NSIT, it is our vision to empower the Indian traveller with reliable information and comprehensive choices. Must See India is Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first and only customized domestic holiday booking platform. We enable users to create their own package on the website without any call center intervention. We value quality and go extra length to make sure our customers have a good time. India providing online customizable holiday packages. Must See India was started in Jul 2008 by three passionate travellers. Engineering graduates from IIT and NSIT, it is our vision to empower the Indian traveller with reliable information and comprehensive choices. Must See India is India's first and only customized domestic holiday booking platform. We enable users to create their own package on the website without any call center intervention. We value quality and go extra length to make sure our customers have a good time. They have had Over 100,000 happy travellers in 5 years. They are different from other service providers in the following ways: 1. Blazing fast service: We can book your package even before others call you 2. No hidden charges: All inclusive packages, you pay exactly what you see 3. Best quality: Only the best quality hotels used for each price range Must See India has received the following awards: Winner Best e-Travel Company, Manthan Awards 2011 Top 50 Startups by Nasscom Best Travel Portal by Times Travel Honors

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HARRISON

Harrison lock is a recognized name all over the globe as the authentic, enduring name in padlocks and security products. R.P. Locks Company founded in 1947. They worked very hard in 6 decades to earn and maintain the trust of their patrons by delivering on their promise of quality, strength and new products with setting their application and performance. They are the largest manufacturer of padlocks and security products in India. They are continuously improving the quality to produce excellent products with new innovation and techniques. Harrison is a Brand synonymous with Locks, Hardware, and Security solutions in India with strong channel partner and dealer network across the country. Its products are within reach of an end user. We believe to sale every product with long-term relationship with its customer, therefore, sell only the best so that its customers may feel secure, and satisfied with Harrison. Harrison planned Star Priority Dealer to ensure easy availability and installation of Harrison products with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Touch and Feel experience by the end userâ&#x20AC;?. They are enlarging our network of channel partners and dealers and are augmenting it further to reach in new areas. Harrison has Pan India presence with their 500 channel partners & 2000 dealers. Harrison distributes a wide spectrum of products encompassing Locks, Door Hardware, Furniture Hardware, Door Control and Architectural Glass Hardware segment in India. The company believes in innovation of their product range, improvement in product quality, design, utilizing new technology, aesthetically appealing product in tune with emerging demands of the end users. Harrison has maintained consistent growth upto 30% annually from last couple of years. They have established separate division for export to promote their products worldwide. Harrison's R&D department is ever ready to introduce their new series of world class, modern, sleek and trendy looks, yet strong and sturdy with added safety features products time to time that matches international specifications and standards at an affordable prices.

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CARZONRENT

The company was founded by Rajeev K. Vij in year 2000 and caters to over 6,000,000 customers annually. Offering a fleet of cars from brands such as Toyota, Mahindra, Hyundai, Ford and Maruti, the company provides corporate and personal car leasing and rental services 24X7. EasyCabs and COR- Car Rentals are also radio taxi service units from Carzonrent. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s short term objective was to provide safe and reliable travel medium to customers. Over the years, the company has developed a long term vision of structuring Indian personal ground transportation. The company offers a variety of rental services, including car leasing facilities for major cities throughout the country. Corporate leasing program is also available, along with airport transportation services. Apart from outstation and local car rental services, the company also provides self-drive services, called MYLES along with EasyCabs- Radio taxi services and international services through tie ups with other countries. MYLES is a pay-per-drive scheme, which also includes fuel charges. The company offers finance and operating lease under its corporate leasing programs. For major cities, waiting charges are calibrated in meter. Company products and offerings also include insurance cover and management, with claim filing, claim processing and delivery after repair for customers. It also offers special partners scheme for Jet Airways-Jet Privilege card members, offering special JP Miles per rental bookings through their unit, EasyCabs. These facilities can be availed through online and phone bookings. Carzonrent is a private limited company, managed by Vij (CEO) and five others corporate leaders. Every year, the company manages over 6,000,000+ customers and takes over 100,000 km a day through 15,000 trips across the country. Carzonrent also has a range of other cars in Economy, Compact, Intermediate, Van, Standard, Superior, Premium, Luxury and 4 Wheel Drive series for rental services.

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The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.

- Albert Schweitzer

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ARVIND KEJRIWAL

Arvind Kejriwal was born on 16 August 1968 is an Indian politician and former civil servant who served as the 7th Chief Minister of Delhi from 28 December 2013 to 14 February 2014. He is the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Kejriwal is a graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and worked for the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) as a Joint Commissioner in the Income Tax Department. Kejriwal was born in a middle-class family in Siwani, Bhiwani district, Haryana on 16 August 1968, the first of the three children of Gobind Ram Kejriwal and Gita Devii. His father was an electrical engineer who graduated from the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, and whose work led to many changes in the family's residence. Kejriwal spent most of his childhood in north Indian towns such as Sonepat, Ghaziabad and Hisar. He was educated at Campus School in Hisar and at a Christian missionary school at Sonipat. Kejriwal joined Tata Steel in 1989 and was posted in Jamshedpur. Kejriwal resigned in 1992, having taken leave of absence to study for the Civil Services Examination. Kejriwal spent some time in Kolkata, at the Ramakrishna Mission in North-East India and at Nehru Yuva Kendra. Kejriwal joined the IRS in 1995 after qualifying through the Civil Services Examination. In 2000, he was granted two years' paid leave to pursue higher education on condition that upon resuming his work he would not resign from the Service for at least three years. Failure to abide by that condition would require him to repay the salary given during the leave period. He rejoined in 2003 and worked for 18 months before taking unpaid leave for 18 months. In 2006, Kejriwal was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emergent Leadership recognizing his involvement in a grassroots movement (Parivartan) using right-to-information legislation in a campaign against corruption. The same year, after resigning from the IRS, he donated his Magsaysay award money as a corpus fund to found the Public Cause Research Foundation, a non-governmental organisation (NGO). In February 2006, he resigned from his position as a Joint Commissioner of Income Tax in New Delhi. The Government of India claimed that Kejriwal had violated his original agreement by not working for three years. Kejriwal said that his 18 months of work and 18 months of unpaid absence amounted to the stipulated threeyear period during which he could not resign and that this was an attempt to malign him due to his involvement with Team Anna, a strand of the Indian anti-corruption movement. The dispute ran for several years until, in 2011, it was resolved when he paid his way out of the Service with the help of loans from friends. In 2012, he launched the Aam Aadmi Party, and defeated Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit in the 2013 Delhi Legislative Assembly election. Following the election, he took office as the Chief Minister of Delhi on 28 December 2013. He resigned 49 days later, on 14 February 2014, stating he did so because of his government's inability to pass his proposed anti-corruption legislation due to a lack of support from other political parties.

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CASEY WILSON

Despite China's economic boom over the past decades, over 200 million rural Chinese still live on less than $1.25 USD a day. Inequalities have developed and are growing larger by the day, and the "have-nots" in rural areas continue to have limited access to basic financial services, healthcare, education, and environmental protection. Casey believes that microcredit, the extension of very small loans to those in poverty, is the best solution to correct these inequalities in a lasting way. Casey grew up in Oakland, California, then spent a year living and studying in Barcelona, and, finally, went to college at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. In the fall of 2006, she moved to China to pursue a career in economic development, and, a few months later, she started a microfinance nonprofit called Wokai. She has lived in China for the past three years and has loved the opportunity to experience China first hand during this period in which the country is going through so much change and development. She is passionate about social entrepreneurship and developing innovative models to address the major problems facing the world. She loves entrepreneurship and collaborating with others to transform ideas into real organizations. Wokai is an 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2007 dedicated to helping individuals in rural China lift themselves out of poverty through microloans. Wokai's platform connects individual donors and other contributors around the world directly with individual farmers and microentrepreneurs in rural China in need of small loans. Wokai is a unique model that uses the Internet to facilitate microlending to rural China. Through their online platform, anyone around the world can fund microloans to rural Chinese individuals. Their users can browse the profiles of borrowers on Wokai's website and learn more about their situation and need for capital. Once a borrower has been chosen, the user can donate any amount through their online payment system. To date, Wokai has raised over $100,000 in microloan capital, been featured on CNBC, MSNBC and Newsweek and has garnered the support of organizations like Google and the Salesforce.com Foundation. Apart from our immediate goal of raising loan capital, Wokai is seeking to build a global community of individuals and institutions taking action to build a better China.

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EJAJ AHMAD

Ejaj Ahmad is the founder and president of Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC), which aims to foster a more tolerant, inclusive and just society by training the next generation of leaders in Bangladesh. BYLC's international award winning leadership program unites youth from diverse educational and socio-economic backgrounds, equips them with leadership skills, and engages them in service-oriented projects in local communities to address Bangladesh's most urgent developmental needs. Ejaj is actively engaged with several youth-run initiatives in Bangladesh and serves on the board of a secondary girls' high school. He speaks on leadership to diverse audiences, including, in recent years, Geneva, Nairobi, Kyoto, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., New York, New Delhi and Kuala Lumpur. He is a Global Fellow of the International Youth Foundation, Asia 21 Fellow of the Asia Society, and recipient of the 2013 Rising Star Award from Harvard Kennedy School. Ejaj learned that restraint and humility are two variants of leadership while actively participating in student politics and working for health and adult literacy camps, and community service projects. He grew up being passionate about youth development. In the following years, moving on with a devotion and commitment to serve the country, Ejaj began a new journey: “a journey to change the quality of leadership in his country by training the next generation of leaders.” Ejaj set out to work on his project through his non-profit organization called 'Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center' (BYLC). Programs known as 'Building Bridges through Leadership Training' (BBLT) would teach the young generation leadership, problem solving and team work skills. These skills would be then applied in community services. As Ejaj says, “I am an entrepreneur because I wanted to change my society and for me, social entrepreneurship provided the perfect platform.” Beginning his career as an economist, Ejaj started working in several donor funded projects (World Bank/UNDP and Bangladesh government projects). However he was soon exposed to the nuances of socio-economic-political culture of Bangladesh. He realized that to address the cycle of complexities it was not merely sufficient to recommend changes. The changes had to be bought about in reality through leadership across multiple sectors. Ejaj adds, “As social change makers the real change which needs to be brought about is in people's behavior, values and priorities.” He crafted his vision of Bangladesh as a poverty-free nation through his BYLC initiative. Ivdad A. K. Mojlish, currently the Director of Youth Leadership programs, on his reasons of joining Ejaj in this enterprise says that the concept of BYLC “adhered to his values of uniting a divided young generation and equipping them with leadership skills to empower them and lead social change in the communities.” The model of a youth leadership center was developed at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government in January 2008. BBLT (BYLC's signature month long leadership program) was the brainchild of Ejaj (while pursuing Masters in Public Policy at Harvard) and Shammi S. Quddus (then an undergraduate student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology). The program won the 2008 Kathryn Davis Projects for Peace Prize. With support from MIT Public Service Center, the first pilot program was carried out in 2008(June to mid August) in Chittagong, Bangladesh. The program's learnings were then encapsulated within the framework of BYLC.

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NIMESH GHIMIRE

The age-old curriculum in Nepal promotes a system where being educated simply means memorizing information without caring much for the level of understanding and skill development in students. To add to its woes, even the classroom environment is not up to the scratch. Nimesh is aiming to change this old dusty education system with the help of other students countrywide. At 18, he is the founder of an ambitious education project called Minimally Invasive Education, which aims at revolutionizing the education system of Nepal. It has been a little less than two years when he was a student at Budhanil kantha School, the national school of Nepal where even the members of Nepali Royal Family had once studied. It was the only national school of Nepal, where the best educational opportunities were provided. He was too young, back then, to be thinking about a majority of people of my age who never get the opportunity like he did. But as he grew older and completed his schooling, he really developed a sense of the dire straits of education that surrounded the country. He had been fortunate to be educated in one of the best schools in the country and therefore thought it is his responsibility to start something new, to do something in the direction of solving the educational woes of the country. Along with a group of other friends he started visiting a nearby government school, which had far less good study facilities. They started mentoring the young students there and taking them for field visits. What started as a small initiative with less than 10 volunteers has now grown to have over 200 high school volunteers across Kathmandu, all of them visiting the nearby least-facilitated government schools. He is also a part of British Council's Global Changemakers network and is a core team member of Nepal Ko Yuwa (NKY). Minimally Invasive Education believes that Nepal's limited investments in education have not been able to bear desired fruits. While they recognize the monotonous classroom environment as well as the obsolete Nepali curriculum of the primary/secondary level as the key problems to educational inefficiency in Nepal, they know that the curricequally imperative to quickly find out other loopull the country out of an education quagmire. This was how MIE was born some 1.5 years back. While working to change the curriculum of the primary level of education throughout the country as our long term goal, they devised equally ambitious programs to tackle and change the underlying unattractive and monotonous classroom environment and hence, promote interactive learning environment amongst children of primary school. While advocating constantly for change in the Nepali curriculum, they also empower youth of college-going age through their MIE Mentor and Tutor Program. They encourage high school students who study in a relatively good, well-off high school to form groups and serve as mentors and tutors. They request colleges which are known to be at the Nepali education forefront to take the responsibility of managing a government school for an entire year. They also help the students in government schools (who, in general, come from relatively disadvantaged and least facilitated groups) by introducing series of interesting programs that helps them make their process of getting educated fun-filled and adventurous. MIE Beyond Classroom Initiative takes these students to places that are described in their text books to encourage a better understanding and gain firsthand knowledge. They seek educational resources for the government schools from international donors.

Peace Innovation Lab

Now in the second year of the actual implementation MIE their team of mere 30 volunteers has grown to four colleges and over 200 volunteers. They plan to kick off now by involving every high school in Kathmandu into their MIE Mentor and Tutor Program, and gradually move to expanding their projects to other regions in South Asia. Peace Innovation Lab is a creative space for young students in rural communities to design, prototype and implement interesting projects and models that contribute to local peace building and grassroots innovation efforts.

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Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.

" - Golda Meir

Individual Achievers

Kangana Ranaut

Kangana Ranaut; born 23 March 1987) is an Indian film actress. She has established a successful career in Bollywood, and is the recipient of a National Film Award and two Filmfare Awards. Born in Bhambla, a small town in Himachal Pradesh, Ranaut initially aspired to become a doctor at the insistence of her parents. Adamant to build her own career path, she relocated to Delhi at age sixteen, where she briefly became a model. After training under the theatre director Arvind Gaur, Ranaut made her feature film debut in the 2006 thriller Gangster, for which she was awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She received praise for portraying emotionally intense characters in the dramas Woh Lamhe (2006), Life in a... Metro (2007) and Fashion (2008). For the last of these, she won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress and a Filmfare Award in the same category. Ranaut featured in the commercially successful films Raaz 2: The Mystery Continues (2009) and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010), though she was criticised for being typecast in neurotic roles. A comic role opposite R. Madhavan in the 2011 box office hit Tanu Weds Manu was well-received, though this was followed by a series of brief, glamorous roles in films that failed to propel her career forward. She then played a mutant opposite Hrithik Roshan in the science fiction film Krrish 3 (2013), one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of all time, and established herself as a leading actress of Hindi cinema by playing the protagonist of the comedy-drama Queen (2014). Ranaut is particularly known in the media for expressing her honest opinions in public, and is frequently credited as one of the most fashionable Indian celebrities.

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Sreedharan Delhi Metro Managing Director Dr. Elattuvalapil Sreedharan, widely hailed as the Metro Man of India, is responsible for single-handedly rewriting the country's urban transport story. Dr. E. Sreedharan was born on June 12, 1932 in Palakkad district, Kerala. He studied at the Victoria College in Palakkad and then graduated as an engineer from the Government Engineering College, Kakinada. After a short stint as a lecturer in Civil Engineering at the Kerala Polytechnic in Kozhikode and a year as an apprentice at the Bombay Port Trust, he joined the Indian Railways through a nation-wide selection procedure. His first assignment was with the Southern Railway in the capacity of a probationary assistant engineer. During his long association with the Indian Railways, Dr. Sreedharan garnered considerable reputation as someone capable of taking up and succeeding in difficult and daunting projects. The speedy restoration of the Pamban bridge (1963), which connects Rameswaram to mainland Tamil Nadu, stands out among a host of stunning engineering feats that collectively attest his impeccable credentials. This exceptional achievement earned him the prestigious Railway Minister's Award in 1963. In 1970, he was appointed as the Deputy Chief Engineer for design, planning and implementation of the Calcutta Metro, the first-ever metro project in India. Dr. Sreedharan retired from the Indian Railways in 1990, where after he was appointed the CMD of Konkan Railway. The project, he was associated with, was not only unique but quite challenging as well. The total project covered 760 km and had over 150 bridges. It had 93 tunnels along a length of 82 km and involved tunnelling through soft soil. Under his able, stewardship, the project was completed within seven years, which was an, achievement widely considered as exceptional, given the difficulties and the challenges involved. Dr. Sreedharan joined the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on November 5, 1997 as its first Managing Director. Since then, he has been instrumental in ensuring the timely completion of all the scheduled construction works. As the train network expanded across the NCR to cover about 190 km, Dr. Sreedharan's name became synonymous with that of the Delhi Metro. The media was prompt in naming and popularising him as the 'Metro Man'. He has received many laurels and awards in recognition of his performance, including the prestigious Padma Yibhushan (2008). Padma Shri (2001) and Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur by the French Government (2005). He was even approached by the Pakistan Government for the execution of the Lahore Metro plan. The significance of his expertise can be highlighted from the fact that, over the 14 long years of his service as DMRC Chief, Dr. Sreedharan was offered four service extensions by the Delhi Government. He was finally granted retirement on his own demand and, on December 31, 2011. Dr. Sreedharan handed over the charge to the new Metro Chief Dr. Mangu Singh, a colleague and partisan for many years. Thus, the last day of the year 2011 marked the last day of Dr. Sreedharan's long and fruitful professional career.

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Nawazuddin Siddiqui was born 1974 on also known as Nowaz is an Indian film actor who has appeared in some of Bollywood's major films including, Black Friday (2004), New York (2009), Peepli Live (2010), Kahani (2012), Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) and Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 (2012). Nawazuddin Siddiqui is from Budhana a small town of Muzaffarnagar district in Uttar Pradesh, where his father is a farmer. [2][3][4] Siddiqui grew up amongst nine siblings, seven brothers and two sisters. [5][2] After graduating in science from a local college, he worked as a chemist in a petrochemical company for a short while. But boredom set in soon, and he moved to Delhi, here in the next one and a half year period, he started watching plays, while working a watchman at an office. He got associated with Sakshi Theatre Group and worked with actors like Manoj Bajpai and Saurabh Shukla. Eventually he graduated from the The National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi in 1996.Now he is a well known actor. After passing out of NSD, he shifted to Mumbai. Nawazuddin made his Bollywood debut in 1999, with a small role in Aamir Khan starrer, Sarfarosh. After moving to Mumbai he tried to get work in television serials, but did not achieve much success. After his debut, he appeared in minor roles, where he remained largely unnoticed, despite his strong performances. He did a short film The Bypass in 2003, where he appeared with actor, Irrfan Khan. Beyond that between 2002-05, he was largely out of work, and lived in a flat he shared with four other people, and survived by conducting occasional acting workshops. His appearance in Anurag Kashyap's Black Friday (2007) paved way for other powerful roles. His first lead role in a feature film was in Prashant Bhargava's PATANG, which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, for which Nawazuddin's performance has been praised by world renown film critic Roger Ebert (awarding the film 4 stars), a role which 'transformed his acting style'. In 2009, he appeared in a cameo role in hit song "emotional attyachar" in the movie Dev D in his moniker as Rangila along with his duo Rasila (known together as Patna ke Presley). However it was his role of a journalist in Aamir Khan Productions's Peepli Live (2010), that first got him recognition as an actor. This was followed by a role as police informer Gopi in biopic, Paan Singh Tomardirected by Tigmanshu dhulia also in the same year. He however became a household name post Kahaani (2012), where he played the archetypal short tempered cop Khan. Gangs of Wasseypur followed which furthered his fame. He played his first primary role as Sonu Duggal in Ashim Ahluwalia's Miss Lovely which premiered at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, a role Nawazuddin describes as his "most real performance so far." Nawazuddin also played the lead role in the upcoming films, Gangs of Wasseypur - Part II and Aatma. He will be appearing in Aamir Khan's 2012 release, Talash. Gangs of Wasseypur is being touted as the career defining film for Nawazuddin where he played the role of Faizal Khan, as the second son of Sardar Khan, played by Manoj Bajpai. His gaudy style of dress, magnificent accent and out-of-the-way mannerism in Gangs of Wasseypur has left an impression on Bollywood critics. His film PATANG currently in release in the U.S. and Canada, is garnering much attention for Nawazuddin with rave reviews from the New York Times, Los Angeles Times and Roger Ebert.

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Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja was born on 6 December 1988 is a professional Indian cricketer. He is a left-handed middle-order batsman and slow leftarm orthodox bowler. Jadeja represents Saurashtra in first-class cricket, and Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. He was part of the victorious Indian U-19 cricket team that won the World Cup in Malaysia in 2008. He also represented Indian U-19 cricket team in 2006. Jadeja also represented India in the 2009 and 2010 ICC World Twenty20 competitions. He made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka on 8 February 2009 and scored an unbeaten 60 in that match. He lives in Jamnagar. However, his Test debut came almost four years later, in December 2012, against England at Nagpur. He was bought for $2 million by the Chennai Super Kings at the 2012 IPL Players Auction. Jadeja was born on 6 December 1988 to a Rajput family. His father Anirudhsinh was a watchman for a private security agency. His mother Lata passed away in an accident in 2005. The trauma of his mother's death almost made him quit cricket. His sister Naina is a nurse. Jadeja made his first Under-19 appearance for India in 2005 at the age of 16. He was picked in the Indian squad for the 2006 U/19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka. India finished runners-up with Jadeja impressing in the final against Pakistan with a haul of 3 wickets. He was the vice-captain of the victorious Indian team at the 2008 U/19 Cricket World Cup. He played a crucial role with the ball in the tournament, taking 10 wickets in 6 games at an average of 13. Jadeja made his first-class debut in the 2006â&#x20AC;&#x201C;07 Duleep Trophy. He plays for West Zone in the Duleep Trophy and for Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy. In 2012, Jadeja became the eighth player in history, and the first Indian player, to score three first-class triple centuries in his career, joining Don Bradman, Brian Lara, Bill Ponsford, Walter Hammond, WG Grace, Graeme Hick and Mike Hussey. His first came in early November 2011 against Orissa, in which he scored 314 off 375 balls. His second came in November 2012 against Gujarat, in which he scored 303 not out. His third came against Railways in December 2012, in which he scored 331 runs in 501 balls. Jadeja reached this milestone at the young age of only 23. Ravindra Jadeja has been a consistent target of sarcasm and jokes by cricket portals and Indian cricket fans. On social network sites like Twitter and Facebook, he is jokingly referred to as Sir Ravindra Jadeja since an online joke calling him the same went viral. Following his good performance against Australia in the 2013 test series, there was a flurry of Jadeja jokes on Twitter comparing him to actor Rajinikanth. In response, Jadeja said in April 2013 that it was a joke which everybody was enjoying, and that he had no problem with the prefix Sir.

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Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Arvind Pujara was born on January 25, 1988 in Rajkot, Gujarat is an Indian cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman who plays for Saurashtra in domestic cricket and for the Kings XI Punjab in Indian Premier League (IPL). Pujara made his firstclass debut for Saurashtra in December 2005 and made his Test debut at Bangalore in October 2010. He was a part of the India A team which toured England in the 2010 summers, and was the highest scorer of the tour. In October 2011, the BCCI awarded him a C-grade national contract. Known to have a sound technique and the temperament required to play long innings, he was one of the contenders for a spot in the Indian middle order after the retirement of Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman. His Test comeback came against New Zealand in August 2012, scoring a century. He made his first double hundred against England at Ahmedabad in November 2012[3] and followed up with another double hundred against Australia in March 2013, both the times steering India to victory and becoming man of the match. In the 2012 NKP Salve Challenger Trophy, he was the highest scorer with two centuries and one half century. He became one of the fastest batsman to reach 1000 runs in Test cricket in just 11 matches and his 18th Test Innings. He won the Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2013. Pujara made his Under-19 Test debut for India against England in 2005. Opening the innings, he scored 211 runs to help India win by an innings and 137 runs. He was also picked in the Indian squad for the 2006 Under-19 Cricket World Cup after scoring three fifties in four innings of the Afro-Asia Under-19 Cup. He was the leading run-scorer of the Under-19 World Cup where he scored 349 runs from 6 innings, including three fifties and a century, at an average of 117. He scored 97 runs against the West Indies in the quarterfinals before scoring 129 runs not out against England in the semifinals, helping India win by a huge margin of 234 runs. However, he was dismissed for a duck in the final, against Pakistan, which India eventually lost. He scored 10 & 203* from just 221 balls against Madhya Pradesh at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium at Rajkot to ensure a 203-run victory which made them qualify to the 2012â&#x20AC;&#x201C;13 Ranji Trophy quarter finals. In his next match, the quarter final at Saurashtra University in Rajkot against Karnataka, he scored 37 & 352 (dismissed by off spinner K.Gowtham in both innings) to ensure that Saurashtra qualify to the semifinal. Though he was called to the India ODI Squad after this success, yet he was not selected in the first XI. In 2013, at the age of only 25, Pujara became only the ninth batsman to score three career first-class triple-centuries. His scores were: 302* for Saurashtra against Orissa in 2008/09, 352 for Saurashtra against Karnataka in 2012/13, and 306* for India A against West Indies A in 2013/14.[6] He also holds a record of scoring three triple centuries within a span of one month, although only the last of these was in a first-class match.

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Sunil Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri was born on 3 August 1984 is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bengaluru FC in the I-League. Born in Secunderabad, Telangana, Chhetri began his professional career at Mohun Bagan in 2002. He then moved to JCT Mills where he scored 21 goals in 48 games, the most he has scored for any side in his career. He signed for the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer in 2010, becoming the third player from the subcontinent of note to go abroad. However, that stint in the United States did not last long and soon he was back in India's I-League where he played for Chirag United and Mohun Bagan before going back abroad. This time he was signed by Sporting Clube de Portugal of the Primeira Liga where he played for the club's reserve side. It was with the national team that Chhetri gained fame and made a name for himself. He helped India win the 2007 Nehru Cup, 2009 Nehru Cup, the 2012 Nehru Cup as well as the 2011 SAFF Championship. He was also one of India's best players during the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup in which India won the tournament and thus qualified for their first AFC Asian Cup in 27 years. He then led India in scoring during their short-lived campaign at the 2011 AFC Asian Cup with two goals. Chhetri has also been named AIFF Player of the Year thrice in 2007, 2011 and 2013. Chhetri is currently on the commentating panel for the 2014 FIFA World Cup for Sony Six channel. Chhetri was born in Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, to parents of Nepali origin, both of whom were also footballers, his father played for the Indian Army's team while his mother and her twin sisters were members of the Nepal women's national team. Chhetri started playing football from a young age taking part in various tournaments. Chhetri began his career with Mohun Bagan A.C. of the National Football League after playing with City FC of New Delhi. After his first season with the club, the 2002â&#x20AC;&#x201C;03 season, Chhetri had scored four goals as Mohun Bagan finished in seventh place in the table. The next season, Chhetri scored only two goals. The first came against Sporting Clube de Goa while the second came against Indian Bank as Mohun Bagan once again finished in the bottom half of the table, in ninth place. Chhetri then once again scored only two goals during the 2004â&#x20AC;&#x201C;05 season; this time Mohun Bagan finished eighth in the league and remained in the National Football League on goal difference. In October 2008 it was rumored that Chhetri had sparked interest from foreign clubs. These clubs were Leeds United A.F.C. of the Football League One and Estoril Praia of the Liga de Honra, the second division of Portugal. During an interview Chhetri said that "Nothing has been confirmed as yet but yes, I think I am close to getting there." indicating that there was a chance of him signing in England. However, in the end, a move never materialized.

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Ashwini Ponnappa

Ashwini Ponnappa was born on 18 September 1989 in Bangalore in Karnataka .Born to Mr. N A Ponnappa, a manager at the Reserve Bank of India in Hyderabad & Ms. Kaveri Ponnappa, who works for New India Assurance Company, Ashwini has not only made her parents proud with the achievements at such a young age, but as also made the Nation Proud with her achievement at International level by bagging a gold medal in XIX Common Wealth Games held at Delhi in October 2010.Lady Badminton right hand player of India Ashwini, is a sporting personnel from South India's Bangalore. At 21, she's achieved a feat that deserves all the acclaim that she's been garnering. Bengaluru hudugi Ashwini Ponnappa has done the country proud by bagging the gold at the Common wealth Games women's badminton doubles final along with her partner Jwala Gutta. After school, Ashwini did her pre-university at Mount Carmel College and later shifted to Hyderabad where she trained under Pulella Gopichand. The bright spark is currently studying B.com in St Mary's College. She graduated in Commerce from St. May's College in 2011. Her Golden run at the Common wealth Games came as a silver lining to her roller-coaster career with her triumphant run, earning her a place in the list of emerging stars. After her schooling from St. Xaviers Girls High School and her Pre University from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, Ashwini joined St. Mary's College, Yousufguda Hyderabad for pursuing her Degree in Commerce. Right from the young age of 11 Ashwini had a passion for this sport and was coached by Mr. Vimal Kumar, at the Prakash Padukone Academy. Under the tutelage of badminton legend Prakash Padukone she soon got into the groove before making her mark in age-group events. On the advice of her coach, Ashwini decided to team up with Jwala Gutta. In order to train with Jwala, Ashwini had to shift her base to Hyderabad where she moulded her doubles skills under Indonesian coaches and national coach Pullela Gopichand. Though Ashwini Ponnappa had already been playing the Women's Doubles Badminton Championship events earlier; the inclusion in the 2010 Common wealth Game's Indian Badminton squad (Team) is the most precious achievement of Ashwini. Her good ranking in World Badminton stage fetched her a spot in the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. And her recent big win was at the common wealth games where she won a silver medal in the the team event and a gold medal in the doubles. Considered to be one of the hardest hitters in the women's game, Ashwini enjoyed the finest moment of her career at the Siri Fort Stadium as she whispered the national anthem along with Jwala on the victory podium.

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Dr. Devi

Prasad Shetty Dr. Shetty is a cardiac surgeon by profession and is called the Henry Ford of the heart surgery business for bringing change to the 'hearts' of India. He is the founder and also leads the world's largest and also the cheapest heart care institute called Narayana Hrudayalaya. Narayana Hrudayalaya has the world's largest heart and cancer hospital facilities. It is a specialty hospital for all plastic reconstructive surgery, an institute for organ transplant and also a training and research institute. He found it with the motive of giving quality healthcare for all and delivered services with dignity. A day in the life of Dr. Devi Shetty can be tiring but equally fun. His way of approach to life is unique and focused. His dedication and excellence in his field makes him completely a reliable person and hence he has set an example to his patients and his admirers. Read on to know about Dr. Shetty and his life. Dr. Devi Shetty was born in Kinnigoli, South Canara district on May 8, 1953. He completed his graduation in Medicine and post-graduation in General Surgery from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. He trained in cardiac surgery in the United Kingdom at Guys Hospital. In the year 1989, he returned to India and initially worked at B.M. Birla Hospital in Kolkata. After some time, he moved to Karnataka and started the Manipal Heart Foundation at Manipal Hospital in Bangalore. Dr. Shetty wanted to start his career as a cardio surgeon and made plans to join hands with the Pai family of Manipal. He had plans to start working in a cardiology hospital. He started his career as a cardio surgeon. In the West Midlands Cardiothoracic Rotation Program he had gone through basic training in cardiac surgery. He obtained heavy capital from reliable sources and from the government to start with his project and thus on May 8, 2001, Dr. Devi Shetty founded Narayana Hrudayalaya (NH). Dr. Devi Shetty has helped quite a lot in reducing the cost of heart operations. He is the first heart surgeon in India to venture into the complex processes of a neo-natal open-heart surgery. He performed the first open-heart surgery in the world to close a hole in the heart with the help of a microchip camera. He used an artificial heart for the first time in India and performed the first surgery in India using the blood vessels of the stomach to bypass the blocked arteries of the heart. He also performed Asia's first dynamic cardiomyoplastyoperation. He is also responsible for introducing the concept of an assembly line heart surgery, which aims at reducing the cost of surgery and achieving zero mortality. His success has been greater with kids. He launched a special scheme named Yashasvini. This scheme is most possibly the world's cheapest health insurance scheme. It is for the poorest of poor. Only Rs. 5 per month is taken from people for this scheme. The scheme is supported by the Karnataka government and it has already millions of members. Dr. Devi Shetty's legacy revolves around Narayana Hrudayalaya Private Limited. Dr Devi Shetty's Narayana Hrudayalaya has a striking simplicity in its business model. The pediatric cardiac unit, for instance, is the largest facility in the world. At any point of time, it handles fifty to sixty cases, probably, the number of cases that other hospitals would handle in a year.

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Nandita Prashad

Nandita Parshad, the EBRD's Director for Power and Energy, has been named 'Professional of the Year' at the Asian Achievers Awards, which celebrate the United Kingdom's Asian community. According to the official website for the awards, which were organized by Asian Voice magazine, the category is for “Professionals in the field of medicine, law, education, banking, finance and others, who have scaled the heights of their chosen profession.” Ms Parshad originally from Calcutta, India, has been with the EBRD since 1992 and leads a team of 40 professionals, financing power and energy sector projects from Jordan to Mongolia. She received both her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from Princeton University in the United States. She supports a number of charities based in Calcutta and is also an active volunteer with the Princeton Alumni Schools Committees in India and the United Kingdom. 'The nomination itself was unexpected, winning it even more so,' Ms Parshad said. 'I am especially proud that this year's awards recognise not only amazing achievements by the UK Asian community but also call attention to the very important work of the Lily Foundation whose chairperson, Lady Mohini Kent Noon, I know and highly respect.”

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Ishrat Bano

Ishrat Bano, Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Cambridge. Born in Pakistan, and initially discouraged from gaining an education, Ishrat has created a foundation to help other girls from her home town gain access to university. She was selected for the UNESCO-L'Oreal Fellowship This is highly prestigious award which is designed to identify and reward fifteen committed and talented young scientists, from all over the world and allowed her to work in University of Cambridge, UK. She has been selected for this award from around the world. She attended the 60th Noble Laureates Meeting Lindau, Germany, June 2010. Her working place is The University of Cambridge which is one of the oldest universities in the world, and one of the largest in the United Kingdom. It has a worldwide reputation for outstanding academic achievement and the high quality of research undertaken in a wide range of science and arts subjects. All product names are the trademarks, service marks, or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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To finish first, you must first finish

- Juan Manuel Fangio

Automotive

HYUNDAI MOTORS

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company (HMC). HMIL is the largest passenger car exporter and the second largest car manufacturer in India. It currently has ten car models across segments - Eon, Santro, i10, Grand i10, i20, Xcent, Verna, Elantra, Sonata and Santa Fe. HMIL's fully integrated state-of-the-art manufacturing plant near Chennai boasts advanced production, quality and testing capabilities. HMIL forms a critical part of HMC's global export hub. It currently exports to around 120 countries across EU, Africa, Middle East, Latin America, Australia and the Asia Pacific. HMIL has been India's number one exporter for the past eight years consecutively. To support its growth and expansion plans, HMIL currently has 397 dealers and more than 1,045 service points across India. In its commitment to provide customers with cutting-edge global technology, HMIL set up a modern multi-million dollar R&D facility in Hyderabad. The R&D center endeavors to be a center of excellence in automobile engineering. A computer controlled line that converts sheet metal to body panels with high dimensional accuracy and consistency. Hyundai Motor India Engineering (HMIE) is a fully owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea, which has set up the R&D Centre in Hyderabad. HMIE is a centre with one of the most advanced research and development facilities which focuses on state of the art product and design engineering and rigorous quality enhancement. The new R&D Centre at Hyderabad in India is Hyundai Motor Company's fourth overseas R&D centre. Set up with an investment of Rs. 184 crores, the new 200,000 square-foot facility R&D Centre, is aimed at further accelerating local content development and enable Hyundai to respond even more quickly to changing customer needs across the world. The R&D Centre will further facilitate the development of India as Hyundai's global hub for manufacturing and engineering of small cars. The new R&D Centre in Hyderabad will support all back-end operations like computer aided engineering (CAE), computer aided design (CAD) and help the R & D work taking place across Hyundai's car line-up. The R&D Centre will help in developing vehicles which includes their styling, design engineering and vehicle test & evaluation. The R&D Centre will play a pivotal role for cars manufactured in India in order to satisfy the specific needs of the Indian customers. Hyundai Motor Company's other overseas R&D centers are located in the United States, Germany, Japan & Korea.

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TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 57

Toyota Motor Corporation is a Japanese automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota, Aichi, Japan. In 2013 the multinational corporation consisted of 333,498 employees worldwide and, as of January 2014, is the fourteenth-largest company in the world by revenue. Toyota was the largest automobile manufacturer in 2012 (by production). In July of that year, the company reported the production of its 200-millionth vehicle. Toyota is the world's first automobile manufacturer to produce more than 10 million vehicles per year. It did so in 2012 according to OICA, and in 2013 according to company data. As of July 2014, Toyota was the largest listed company in Japan by market capitalization (worth more than twice as much as #2-ranked Soft Bank) and by revenue. The company was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda in 1937 as a spinoff from his father's company Toyota Industries to create automobiles. Three years earlier, in 1934, while still a department of Toyota Industries, it created its first product, the Type A engine, and, in 1936, its first passenger car, the Toyota AA. Toyota Motor Corporation produces vehicles under 5 brands, including the Toyota brand, Hino, Lexus, Ranz, and Scion. It also holds a 51.2% stake in Daihatsu, a 16.66% stake in Fuji Heavy Industries, a 5.9% stake in Isuzu, and a 0.27% stake in Tesla, as well as jointventures with two in China (GAC Toyota and Sichuan FAW Toyota Motor), one in India (Toyota Kirloskar), one in the Czech Republic (TPCA), along with several "nonautomotive" companies. TMC is part of the Toyota Group, one of the largest conglomerates in the world. The main headquarters of Toyota is located in a three story building in Toyota. As of 2006 the head office has the "Toyopet" Toyota logo and the words "Toyota Motor". The Toyota Technical Center, a 14-story building, and the Honsha plant, Toyota's second plant engaging in mass production and formerly named the Koromo plant, are adjacent to one another in a location near the headquarters. Vinod Jacob from The Hindu described the main headquarters building as "modest". In 2013 company head Akio Toyoda reported that it had difficulties retaining foreign employees at the headquarters due to the lack of amenities in the city. Its Tokyo office is located in Bunkyo, Tokyo. Its Nagoya office is located in Nakamura-ku, Nagoya. In addition to manufacturing automobiles, Toyota provides financial services through its Toyota Financial Services division, and also builds robots. In 1981, Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. announced plans to merge with its sales entity Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd. Since 1950, the two entities existed as separate companies due to a prerequisite for reconstruction in postwar Japan. Shoichiro Toyoda presided over Toyota Motor Sales in preparation for the consummation of the merger that occurred in 1982 - Shoichiro then succeeded his uncle Eiji as the President of the combined organization that then became known as Toyota Motor Corporation.

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HONDA MOTORS

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles and power equipment. Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than 14 million internal combustion engines each year. Honda became the second-largest Japanese automobile manufacturer in 2001. Honda was the eighth largest automobile manufacturer in the world behind General Motors, Volkswagen Group, Toyota, Hyundai Motor Group, Ford, Nissan, and PSA in 2011. Honda was the first Japanese automobile manufacturer to release a dedicated luxury brand, Acura, in 1986. Aside from their core automobile and motorcycle businesses, Honda also manufactures garden equipment, marine engines, personal watercraft and power generators, amongst others. Since 1986, Honda has been involved with artificial intelligence/robotics research and released their ASIMO robot in 2000. They have also ventured into aerospace with the establishment of GE Honda Aero Engines in 2004 and the Honda HA-420 HondaJet, which began production in 2012. Honda has three joint-ventures in China (Honda China, Dongfeng Honda, and Guangqi Honda). In 2013, Honda invested about 5.7% (US$ 6.8 billion) of its revenues in research and development. Also in 2013, Honda became the first Japanese automaker to be a net exporter from the United States, exporting 108,705 Honda and Acura models while importing only 88,357. Honda is headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Their shares trade on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange, as well as exchanges in Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Kyoto, Fukuoka, London, Paris and Switzerland. The company has assembly plants around the globe. These plants are located in China, the United States, Pakistan, Canada, England, Japan, Belgium, Brazil, MĂŠxico, New Zealand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Turkey, Taiwan, PerĂş and Argentina. As of July 2010, 89 percent of Honda and Acura vehicles sold in the United States were built in North American plants, up from 82.2 percent a year earlier. This shields profits from the yen's advance to a 15-year high against the dollar. American Honda Motor Company is based in Torrance, California. Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) is Honda's motorcycle racing division. Honda Canada Inc. is headquartered in Markham, Ontario, their manufacturing division, Honda of Canada Manufacturing, is based in Alliston, Ontario. Honda has also created joint ventures around the world, such as Honda Siel Cars and Hero Honda Motorcycles in India,[26] Guangzhou Honda and Dongfeng Honda in China, Boon Siew Honda in Malaysia and Honda Atlas in Pakistan. Following the Japanese earthquake and tsunami in March 2011 Honda announced plans to halve production at its UK plants.[citation needed] The decision was made to put staff at the Swindon plant on a 2-day week until the end of May as the manufacturer struggled to source supplies from Japan. It's thought around 22,500 cars were produced during this period.

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NISSAN

Nissan Motor Corporation, usually shortened to Nissan, is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Japan. Since 1999, Nissan has been part of the Renault–Nissan Alliance, a partnership between Nissan and French automaker Renault. As of 2013, Renault holds a 43.4% voting stake in Nissan, while Nissan holds a 15% non-voting stake in Renault. Carlos Ghosn serves as CEO of both companies. Nissan Motor Corporation sells its cars under the Nissan, Infiniti, Datsun, and NISMO brands. Nissan was the sixth largest automaker in the world behind Toyota, General Motors, Volkswagen Group, Hyundai Motor Group, and Ford in 2012.[8] Taken together, the Renault–Nissan Alliance would be the world’s fourth largest automaker. Nissan is the leading Japanese brand in China, Russia and Mexico. Masujiro Hashimoto founded the Kwaishinsha Motor Car Works in 1911. In 1914, the company produced its first car, called DAT. It was renamed to Kwaishinsha Motorcar Co., Ltd. in 1918, and again to DAT Jidosha & Co., Ltd. (DAT Motorcar Co.) in 1925. DAT Motors built trucks in addition to the DAT and Datsun passenger cars. The vast majority of its output were trucks, due to an almost non- existent consumer market for passenger cars at the time. Beginning in 1918, the first DAT trucks were produced for the military market. At the same time, Jitsuyo Jidosha Co., Ltd. produced small trucks using parts, and materials imported from the United States. In 1926 the Tokyo-based DAT Motors merged with the Osaka-based Jitsuyo Jidosha Co., Ltd. a.k.a. Jitsuyo Jidosha Seizo (established 1919, as a Kubota subsidiary) to become DAT Jidosha Seizo Co., Ltd Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (in Osaka until 1932. From 1923 to 1925, the company produced light cars and trucks under the name of Lila. In 1931, DAT came out with a new smaller car, the first "Datson", meaning "Son of DAT". Later in 1933 after Nissan took control of DAT Motors, the last syllable of Datson was changed to "sun", because "son" also means "loss" in Japanese, hence the name "Datsun". In 1933, the company name was Nipponized to Jidosha-Seizo Co., Ltd. "Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd.") and was moved to Yokohama. In 1999, with Nissan facing severe financial difficulties, Nissan entered an alliance with Renault S.A. of France. Signed on 27 March 1999, the Renault-Nissan Alliance was the first of its kind involving a Japanese and French car manufacturer, each with its own distinct corporate culture and brand identity. In June 2001, Carlos Ghosn was named Chief Executive Officer of Nissan. In May 2005, Ghosn was named President of Renault. He was appointed President and CEO of Renault on 6 May 2009.[52] Nissan's management is a transcultural, diverse team. The Renault-Nissan Alliance has evolved over years to Renault holding 43.4% of Nissan shares, while Nissan holds 15% of Renault shares. The alliance itself is incorporated as the Renault-Nissan B.V., founded on 28 March 2002 under Dutch law. Renault-Nissan B.V. is equally owned by Renault and Nissan.

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MARUTI SUZUKI

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (maruti suzuki), commonly referred to as Maruti and formerly known as Maruti Udyog Limited, is an automobile manufacturer in India.[8] It is a subsidiary of Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer Suzuki. As of November 2012, it had a market share of 37% of the Indian passenger car market. Maruti Suzuki manufactures and sells a complete range of cars from the entry level Alto, to the hatchback Ritz, Celerio,A-Star, Swift, Wagon R, Zen and sedans DZire, Kizashi and SX4, in the 'C' segment Eeco, Omni, Multi Purpose vehicle Suzuki Ertiga and Sports Utility vehicle Grand Vitara. The company's headquarters are at No 1, Nelson Mandela Road, New Delhi. In February 2012, the company sold its ten millionth vehicle in India. Maruti Udyog Limited was established in February 1981, though the actual production commenced only in 1983. It started with Maruti 800, based on the Suzuki Alto kei car which at the time was the only modern car available in India. Its only competitors were Hindustan Ambassador and Premier Padmini. Originally, 74% of the company was owned by the Indian government, and 26% by Suzuki of Japan. As of May 2007, the government of India sold its complete share to Indian financial institutions and no longer has any stake in Maruti Udyog. Since its founding in 1983, Maruti Udyog Limited experienced problems with its labour force. The Indian labour it hired readily accepted Japanese work culture and the modern manufacturing process. In 1997, there was a change in ownership, and Maruti became predominantly government controlled. Shortly thereafter, conflict between the United Front Government and Suzuki started. Labour unrest started under management of Indian central government. In 2000, a major industrial relations issue began and employees of Maruti went on an indefinite strike, demanding among other things, major revisions to their wages, incentives and pensions. Employees used slowdown in October 2000, to press a revision to their incentive-linked pay. In parallel, after elections and a new central government led by NDA alliance, India pursued a disinvestment policy. Along with many other government owned companies, the new administration proposed to sell part of its stake in Maruti Suzuki in a public offering. The worker's union opposed this sell-off plan on the grounds that the company will lose a major business advantage of being subsidised by the Government, and the union has better protection while the company remains in control of the government. The standoff between the union and the management continued through 2001. The management refused union demands citing increased competition and lower margins. The central government prevailed and privatized Maruti in 2002. Suzuki became the majority owner of Maruti Udyog Limited. The Brand Trust Report published by Trust Research Advisory has ranked Maruti Suzuki in the seventh position in 2011 and the sixth position in 2012 among the brands researched in India. Bluebytes News, a news research agency, rated Maruti Suzuki as India's Most Reputed Car Company in their Reputation Benchmark Study[68] conducted for the Auto (Cars) Sector which launched in April 2012.

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TVS MOTORS

TVS Motor Company Limited, which is part of TVS Group, manufactures motorcycles, scooters, mopeds and auto rickshaws in India. TVS was established by Thirukkurungudi Vengaram Sundaram Iyengar. He began with Madurai's first bus service in 1911 and founded T.V.Sundaram Iyengar and Sons Limited, a company that consolidated its presence in the transportation business with a large fleet of trucks and buses under the name of Southern Roadways Limited. When he died in 1955 his sons took the company ahead with several forays in the automobile sector, including finance, insurance, manufacture of two-wheelers, tyres and components. The group has managed to run 33 companies that account for a combined turnover of nearly $3 billion. Sundaram Clayton, then the flagship company, was founded in 1962 in collaboration with Clayton Dewandre Holdings, United Kingdom. It manufactured brakes, exhausts, compressors and various other automotive parts. The company set up a plant at Hosur in 1978 to manufacture mopeds as part of a new division. A technical collaboration with the Japanese auto giant resulted in the joint-venture Ind Suzuki Limited in 1982 between Sundaram Clayton Ltd and Suzuki Motor Corporation. Commercial production of motorcycles began in 1984. TVS and Suzuki shared a 19 year long relationship that was aimed at technology transfer to enable design and manufacture of two-wheelers specifically for the Indian market. Rechristened TVS-Suzuki, the company brought out several models such as the Suzuki Samurai, Suzuki Shogun and Suzuki Fiero. Differences in opinion on how to run the join venture eventually led to the partners going their separate ways in 2001 with the company being renamed TVS Motor, relinquishing rights to use the Suzuki name. There was also a 30 month moratorium period during which Suzuki promised not to enter the Indian market with competing two-wheelers. The company also got over a period of labour unrest that required Chairman Venu Srinivasan to take tough measures to resurrect a company that was in a state of turmoil. He would go on to invest in new technology, nurture in-house design, and implement Toyota-style quality programs. Over the years TVS Motor has grown to be the largest in the group, both in terms of size and turnover, with four state of the art manufacturing plants in Hosur, Mysore and Nalagarh in India and Karawang in Indonesia. TVS Motor is credited with many innovations in the Indian automobile industry, notable among them being the introduction of India's first two-seater moped, the TVS 50cc. The company became the leader in its category of sub 100 cc mopeds, having sold 7 million units. It also introduced the TVS Scooty, which is India's second largest brand in the scooterette segment. The TVS Jive launched in November 2009 became India's first clutch-free motorbike aimed at a stress-free rider experience while the unisex scooter TVS Wego is targeted at urban couples, featuring body-balance technology for easier handling. On 1 June 2012, TVS Motors reported a dip of 5% in its total sales for May 2012. In July 2012, TVS Motors and BMW Motorrad were reported to be in talks for technology sharing. 0n 8 April 2013, BMW Motorrad and TVS Motor Company signed a cooperation agreement with the aim to develop and produce motorcycles in the segment below 500cc.

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HERO MOTOCORP

Hero Motocorp Ltd., formerly Hero Honda, is an Indian motorcycle and scooter manufacturer based in New Delhi, India. The company is the largest two wheeler manufacturer in the world. In India, it has a market share of about 46% share in 2-wheeler category. The 2006 Forbes 200 Most Respected companies list has Hero Honda Motors ranked at #108. On 31 March 2013, the market capitalisation of the company was INR 308 billion (USD 5.66 billion).[6] Hero Honda started in 1984 as a joint venture between Hero Cycles of India and Honda of Japan. In 2010, when Honda decided to move out of the joint venture, Hero Group bought the shares held by Honda. Subsequently, in August 2011 the company was renamed Hero MotoCorp with a new corporate identity. In June 2012, Hero Motocorp approved a proposal to merge the investment arm of its parent Hero Investment Pvt. Ltd. into the automaker. The decision comes after 18 months of its split from Honda Motors. “Hero” is the brand name used by the Munjal brothers for their flagship company, Hero Cycles Ltd. A joint venture between the Hero Group and Honda Motor Company was established in 1984 as the Hero Honda Motors Limited at Dharuhera, India. Munjal family and Honda group both owned 26% stake in the Company. During the 1980s, the company introduced motorcycles that were popular in India for their fuel economy and low cost. A popular advertising campaign based on the slogan 'Fill it – Shut it – Forget it' that emphasised the motorcycle's fuel efficiency helped the company grow at a double-digit pace since inception. In 2001, the company became the largest two-wheeler manufacturing company in India and globally. It maintains global industry leadership till date. The technology in the bikes of Hero Motocorp (earlier Hero Honda) for almost 26 years (1984–2010) has come from the Japanese counterpart Honda. Hero MotoCorp has three manufacturing facilities based at Dharuhera and Gurgaon in Haryana and at Haridwar in Uttarakhand. These plants together have a production capacity of 6.9 million 2-wheelers per year. Hero MotoCorp has a sales and service network with over 3,000 dealerships and service points across India. It has a customer loyalty program since 2000, called the Hero Honda Passport Program. It is reported that Hero MotoCorp has five joint ventures or associate companies, Munjal Showa, AG Industries, Sunbeam Auto, Rockman Industries and Satyam Auto Components, that supply a majority of its components. The company has a stated aim of achieving revenues of $10 billion and volumes of 10 million two-wheelers by 2016–17. This in conjunction with new countries where they can now market their two-wheelers following the disengagement from Honda. Hero MotoCorp hopes to achieve 10 per cent of their revenues from international markets, and they expected to launch sales in Nigeria by end-2011 or early-2012. In addition, to cope with the new demand over the coming half decade, the company is coming up with their fourth factory in Neemrana in Rajasthan while their fifth factory is planned to be set up at Halol in Gujarat.

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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

- Nelson Mandela

Education

AMITY UNIVERSITY (INDIA)

Amity University is a private university in India. Established by the non-profit Ritnand Balved Education Foundation in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh; it has campuses in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurgaon, Gwalior, Greater Noida, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Noida, Patna, Pune, London, Dubai, Singapore, Mauritius, New Jersey, and China. In 2014, Amity University has been named by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) as one of Asia's top 300 universities. It is one of only 17 varsities from India to be included in this list (the others being 8 IITs, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Punjab, Pune University, BHU, Manipal, and Bits Pilani) Amity University was formed by Ashok Chauhan, the founder of the Ritnand Balved Education Foundation. Amity was India's first private university slated to implement reservations based on caste etc. for both faculty as well as students, The school started with an enrollment of 120 students. In 2011, it had 80,000 students in 240 programs. Amity has over 240 programs in 62 disciplines. Full Time and Part-Time courses are available. It is accredited by NAAC (National Accreditation and Assessment Council) with grade A in 2010. Amity Universities and the Degrees awarded by them are recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Amity's Business Schools are accredited by the American Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), USA. Amity University, UP is also a member school of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Amity's Engineering Degrees are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, IET, UK. Amity is a Member of and listed by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the International Association of Universities (IAU), and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). According to its chancellor, Amity faculty, scientists and students filed over 150 patents in 2010-2011 in areas ranging from nanotechnology to food processing. The university received several rankings in the 2013 India Today college rankings. It was ranked India's #100 non-profit private university. Its engineering school was ranked first amongst India's emerging colleges. It's BBA program was ranked #2 in India. The School of Communication was ranked #5 amongst Mass Communication programs in India. The Fashion Design program was ranked Seventh in India. Amity Universities and the Degrees awarded by them are recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). As per law, Universities do not require AICTE approval. Only institutions which are affiliated to Universities require approval. As Amity University is a Bonafide University established by a State Act, it does not require AICTE approval. This standing of law is notified in the case of Bharathidasan University Vs AICTE. Atul Chauhan is President of Ritnand Balved Education Foundation and Chancellor of Amity University. Aseem Chauhan is the Additional President of the Foundation.[26] In 2007, USA Today reported that Ashok Chauhan, the founder of Amity, expected that generations of his family will control the school.

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S. P. JAIN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH (MUMBAI) 73

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) is one of the premier business schools in the country. Since its inauguration in 1981 by the then British Prime Minister the Rt. Hon'ble Margaret Thatcher, it has been consistently recognized as one of the top 10 business schools in India. SPJIMR grew rapidly in eminence from one of the three B-schools in Mumbai in 1981 to one of the top ten B-schools in the country by 19941995. The bold move to disaffiliate SPJIMR from the then Bombay University to have freedom in course curriculum, pedagogic innovations and pioneering programmers in socially under managed sectors was a beginning of its journey to achieve the mandate it has given itself in terms of unique innovative and distinct path in management education. The institute has an enviable track record of recognizing the needs of society, especially the under managed sectors, and responding with quick and appropriate responses. SPJIMR's growth is based on the commitment to diversify into socially relevant segments and activities that are not adequately addressed at societal level, and accordingly impart the requisite management education. In order to make the management education more effective, SPJIMR took the following actionStructured architecture to respond to the development and administration of programs socially relevant to specific segments Developed pedagogic innovations, which are the strategic strength of the institute, to suit specific needs of each segment Ensured attention to the traditional individual areas such as Marketing, Finance Operations and Information Management With a sprawling campus located in the heart of Mumbai city, SPJIMR is an autonomous management institute with entrepreneurial agility ensuring self-financing, personal freedom with professional accountability and corporatized culture, structure and processes.

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NARSEE MONJEE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES (Mumbai) 75

In order to meet the growing demand for management education, the Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal, with the help of a donation from Narsee Monjee Educational Trust, established a recognized Management institute of the Mumbai University in 1981Since then NMIMS has grown into a flourishing University, offering courses / programs across various disciplines, such as Management, Technology, Science, Pharmacy, Architecture, Commerce and Economics. Today, the University has over 5000 students and more than 430 faculty members. The faculty at the University represent an eclectic mix of Industry and Academic experience; national and international experiences. SVKM's NMIMS Deemed to be University (as per UGC Norms), one of the premier Universities of Higher Studies in India, has completed 33 years of its existence in the year 2013-14. NMIMS established in the year 1981 as Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, began its journey by offering a masters degree program in management studies, a course of the University of Mumbai with an intake of only 40 students and 4 full time faculty Today, NMIMS is one of the fastest growing and the top, private University in the country. It has undergone a tremendous transformation since its commencement. Today, it stands as a large imposing University with 9 specialized schools plus two off-Campus operations, with an intake of over 6000 students and over 430 full time faculty members. From its temporary location at Bhaidas Auditorium, NMIMS has moved to a large complex of over 40000 sq feet where it stands today as a landmark in Vile Parle, an affluent suburb of Mumbai. NMIMS Deemed to be University (as per UGC Norms) has taken major initiatives in terms of programs, curriculum development, International Linkages, Placements and students' development. Today, the University is a globalized centre of learning, providing its students a balanced exposure to research, academics and practical aspects of the industry. At SVKM's NMIMS deemed to be University (as per UGC Norms), we transcend horizons! Going beyond the average, putting in that extra mile, extending ourselves to excel and win on all accounts. Going by the past track record, in the 28th year of our existence, we have witnessed a quantum jump in the success stories we have achieved and the milestones we have crossed. Winning the BMA Best Management Institute of the Year Award 5 times, BMA Best Teacher of Management of the Year Award 7 times and BMA Best Management Student of the Year Award 7 times, NMIMS has been consistently ranked amongst the top B-Schools in the country. NMIMS has been awarded the 'Golden Peacock Innovation Award-2007ŕ¸&#x20AC; and BMA's 'Outstanding Management Institute Award' for the last five years (2003-2008). SV K M â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NMIMS Deemed to be University (as per UGC Norms) has a team of over 430 full time faculty members and over 200 visiting faculty, rich in academic and industry experience. The faculty members have a number of D eem ed tobe U N IV E R SIT Y publications to their credit and are also involved in Research & Consultancy activities, which are needed to keep them abreast of the ever-changing and evolving corporate world. The students are encouraged to undertake internship with companies. The focus at NMIMS is to develop a Complete Student, i.e. a combination of academic and co-curricular skills. We groom our students to face the challenges of the corporate world with a blend of social sensitivity. Besides the requisite managerial skills, the students also attain visionary, entrepreneurial and leadership skills

N M IM S

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AL GHURAIR UNIVERSITY (DUBAI)

Al Ghurair University, is committed to excellence in higher education, and is engaged in an ongoing quest for continuous self-improvement. Hence, a comprehensive institutional effectiveness system is necessary. This system shall be made central to all of the University's academic programs and support operations. The main purpose of the Institutional effectiveness system is to document quality and effectiveness by employing a comprehensive system of planning and evaluation for all units of the university including: Educational programs, Support services units, Administrative units, Facilities, Equipment and Fiscal resources. The institutional effectiveness system is an ongoing process integrating assessment/planning/ budgeting cycle. It involves a systematic gathering, analyzing and interpreting data related to the performance of all units and operations. The resulting information is used to document, explain and improve performance which is essentially aimed at: Assessing and improving the University's performance. Ensuring achievement of the University's mission and goals. Ensuring achievement of academic programs, goals and objectives. Ensuring achievement of supporting and administrative units goals. Ensuring that all available resources are being effectively utilized and optimized To carry out the institutional research and program effectiveness operations of the University, AGU has established Institutional Effectiveness and Planning (IEP) unit. The mission, goals and objectives of this unit are as follows. The mission of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning is to conduct institutional research, plan and monitor university-wide outcomes-based assessment activities that promote a culture of quality and effectiveness as well as to provide valuable support in preparing and/or revising institutional strategic plan and operational plans in close coordination with all academic, administrative and support units of the university. Design, conduct, compile, and disseminate assessment and institutional research reports. Assist academic, administrative, and support units of the university with planning, implementation, and utilization of selfassessment activities. Coordinate institutional activities concerning compliance with the standards of local and international accreditation organizations. Coordinate institutional planning activities to develop shortterm and long-term strategic plans. Monitor the progress and implementation university level and unit level strategic plans. Assist academic, administrative, and supporting units in analyzing assessment data and using the results to improve the quality of academic programs and services. Maintain and update an archive of University database and other official documents concerning rules, regulations, policy manuals, handbooks, reports, etc. Compile and disseminate periodic reports related to Institutional Effectiveness and Planning. Conduct feedback/surveys to measure satisfaction levels of various stakeholders. Support all units in developing and implementing assessment plans. Develop mechanism to collect assessment data/reports from respective units for the consideration of Quality Enhancement Planning Committee (QEPC). Provide essential support in formulating university's strategic and operational plans.

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ALGHURAIR UNIVERSITY

ISBM (INDIA)

ISBM paves a path to early success in life through its fast-track short duration correspondence courses. These courses consist of concepts and case studies that provide broad exposure to relevant business concepts and management specifics. This helps them to get started as “Managers” by enhancing their productivity, capability to formulate business policies, strategies and their implications for the organization. ISBM was established in 1992 by a well known NGO AEREN Foundation to achieve the following purpose: • Enhance the career of students in Business and Management sectors. •Democratizing higher education by taking it to the doorsteps of the learners providing access to high quality education to all those who seek it irrespective of age, region or formal qualifications. •Short duration programs in various faculties which enable the candidates/students to acquire value based and world-class Management qualifications while working. •Offering need-based programs by giving professional and vocational orientation to the courses. •Promoting and developing distance education in India. •Setting and maintaining standards in distance education in the country as an apex body for the purpose. It is an enthusiastic attempt by ISBM to expose the best of International Management principles, practices and managerial function to the students. At ISBM, the courses are designed for those who have burning desire to pursue a career in business and management. The students will get qualified without disrupting their current career progression and earning. Such candidates can opt for the flexible Management courses at ISBM and get qualified by short duration at their own place. However, the pursuit of this management program demands intellectual maturity, strength and willingness to work hard. For those endowed with inquisitive minds and the drive to succeed, this program will be a voyage of discovery leading to professionally satisfying careers.

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IAMS (INDIA)

An institute designed for the new millennium. The product of an academician's vision, to bring under one roof of the very best of academia and share quality learning with students hoping to make it to the PGEE. IAMS was established in 1999 with relevance to the medical students seeking admission in Postgraduate Program in India. Dr. Sukrit Sharma, director of IAMS has set the trend in this area. IAMS is a premiere institute in the concept of the need of PG Coaching Classes and is first of its kind in the country. Erudite lectures in an interactive environment, complemented with incisive notes and review material which is designed in house and scientifically prepared and scripted by professional Academics. The emphasis at IAMS is not on tuitions but education instead. IAMS is the only institute which is involved in total spectrum of coaching for medical course. The complete syllabus of the under graduate course (MBBS) shall be covered in a meticulous manner in the entire program: a true blend of the subjects, the analysis and complete coverage of the chapters, various types of test, query sessions, the discussions on thousands of MCQ's covering all aspects of the medicinal methodology. The entire curriculum has been very carefully planned and designed to ensure all the entrance examinations in India as well as abroad have set the trend with the Multiple Choice Question's pattern, the students are imparted specific and problem based learning as well. The focus is to make aware and emphasis on reinforcement of basic of the subject as well as on MCQ's. High ranking is only possible if the student has thorough knowledge of the fundamental of subject. Just attempting MCQ's without knowledge of the subject, a student can never score very high mark. IAMS evolved teaching methods not only prepare students to succeed in the PGEE but to face global challenges as well. Simply because we make their basics very strong as well as give them-in depth knowledge to adapt to any examination system. They have a very energetic and service minded team to help and guide you in the right way. They have designed our course in such a way so that you can put your stress on us, become an expert and take on the exam in full confidence. Moreover, they are confident about the fact that they can train you to your best by giving you unlimited time to practice at your own pace under skilled supervision so that you can conquer the exam with ease. They aim to provide a warm, healthy and friendly atmosphere from which everyone can study very effectively and achieve their goals in confidence. They also try to give maximum facilities for your preparations to fulfill your ambitions and benefit from the experience of living with people from all over the country. We provide you with tailor-made programs that are exclusively designed in strict accordance with the project and the pattern of PG MD/MS Entrance Exam papers, to be immensely beneficial and absolutely imperative for the aspirants to choose our course as the finest ever option in pursuit of their dreams. Keeping abreast of the latest technological advances, we have implemented the usage of the sophisticated tools such as Overhead Projectors, Liquid Crystal Display, Video Conferencing, Evaluation Machines, Audio Visual Demonstration, amplifiers, microphones and speakers, Video Tapes, network databases, computers with well connected systems, IT awareness and implementation and other necessary support systems.

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THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYSTS OF INDIA (ICFAI) 83

ICFAI was established in 1984 as a not-for-profit society with the broad objective of empowering citizens through world class quality education. The Institute announced its arrival into the Indian education foray by innovatively launching the CFA Program in 1985. The CFA Program was a unique program in finance aimed to equipping students and working professionals desiring a contemporary finance qualification to help them in the competitive corporate world. Since its establishment, ICFAI Group has made a significant mark in the Indian educational field with a pan-Indian network and presence. Innovation has been the mainstay of ICFAI Group, with innovation prevalent in its programs and even its culture. Subsequently, there was a big leap when ICFAI started (IBS) across India in 1995 to offer management program. Since its inception, IBS has been consistently ranked among the top ranked BSchools of India providing excellent academic delivery and infrastructure to its students and transforming them into leaders for the future. Another example that is a testimony to the culture of innovation is the introduction of Case Study Methodology at IBS. The Case Research Center at IBS has become a center of excellence and has won several accolades across the world. Having achieved its distinctive position in the area of management, the Society ventured into undergraduate programs in the areas of Science & Technology. It has established its first campus of Science & Technology known as IcfaiTech at Hyderabad that has grown into top tier institution in a very short span of time. ICFAI Group has 3 Strategic Institutional Units, the ICFAI Universities, the ICFAI Business Schools (IBS) and the ICFAI Flexible Learning Programs (Distance mode). In all the programs offered across these units, the emphasis is on academic rigor and differentiated curriculum that bridges the industry academia gap. ICFAI Group focuses on learning rather than instruction. In addition the institute is engaged in important areas of research covering environmental sustainability, agricultural economics, health policy, financial economics, banking, intellectual property rights etc. There have been path-breaking research and good quality publications in these areas. ICFAI has established 11 Universities across India. The ICFAI Universities are located at Hyderabad (IFHE, which is a Deemed University), Dehradun, Himachal Pradesh (Baddi), Jaipur, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Raipur, Sikkim and Tripura. Academic Collaborations The ICFAI Group has entered into Memorandum of Understanding with various international schools and leading institutions across the globe to provide a higher learning opportunity for students. Some of the international partners include: •Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, USA • The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, USA • · Bentley University, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA • Michigan State University, USA • Macquarie University, • Sydney, Australia • University of Memphis, Tennessee, USA • University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia • Euromed Marseille Ecole de Management, France • ICN Graduate School of Business, University of Nancy, France • University of Johannesburg, South Africa • Group ESC Chambery Business School, France • International University of Monaco, Monaco • Oklahoma State University, USA Mr. N. J. Yasaswy (1950-2011), founder of the ICFAI Group of educational institutions and a pioneer in promoting higher education in the private sector, had a brilliant academic career: B.Com (Andhra University 1969 – First Rank), CA Inter (May 1971– First Rank), CA Final (May 1973 – First Rank), ICWA Inter (July 1970 – First Rank) and ICWA Final (July 1972 – First Rank). He was the recipient of the Basu Foundation Award for the Best Student of the Year from both – The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (in 1972) and The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (in 1973). During 1974-1980, Mr. Yasaswy was associated with the Administrative Staff College of India as a Faculty Member. In 1981, he started his consultancy firm, Yasaswy Management Associates (P) Limited, Hyderabad. Mr. Yasaswy set up the ICFAI group as a single institute in 1985 without governmental sops or institutional funding, in an era where government support was the norm. He chose to spend all his energy on the fledgling institution which over the years grew to become a monument to what ambition can deliver. He was instrumental in building several business schools and about a dozen universities in the developing states of India, particularly in the North-East region. The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education in Hyderabad occupies pride of place among the several institutions he started and was close to his heart. He stood for professional management, excellence in the quality of education offered in the ICFAI institutions, and absolute discipline. He was charismatic, a great teacher, an institution builder, a visionary and a genius who was years ahead of his time. His vision will continue to guide ICFAI forever.

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There is no sincerer love than the love of food.

- George Bernard Shaw

Food & Beverages

BEST FOODS INDIA

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Foods Limitedâ&#x20AC;? is the 'largest Basmati Rice Exporter from India' having 'ISO : 2008(QMS), HACCP, ISO 22000 : 2005(FSMS) & BRC & Kosher Certification', further we have been the proud recipient of APEDA (Govt. of India, Ministry of commerce) 'Silver Trophy' for being the second largest exporter of basmati rice consecutively since last three years in a row. The infrastructure of the company includes 15 modern rice mills fully equipped with latest & advanced technology machines with installed capacity to produce / process 45000 Metric Tons of processed rice per month. Their products have been widely appreciated in major overseas markets like Europe, Middle East, Africa, CIS Countries, Australia, etc. They are dealing in all types of Indian Origin Rice in various types of customized packing as per buyer's requirement and exporting all over the world regularly in bulk as well as in containerized shipments. They supply different variants of Basmati Rice in consumer packs of 1 Kg Block Bottom Poly, 5 Kg Gazetted Poly, 10 Kg HDPE Bags & 25 Kg HDPE Bags in our brand as well as in private label. BEST Food, are delighted to provide connoisseurs of fine food with rice of unmatched quality, sourced from the foothills of the Himalayas and other prime rice growing areas in India. They work with farmers, partner food companies and respond to the needs of their customers to ensure that nothing but the very best rice graces your table. BEST will always give you the best. We redefined the dynamics of the rice industry by moving away from the traditional transaction-based sales system to a relationship based model. Our understanding of our customers has helped us cater to their changing needs and create brands that meet and even exceed their expectations. This has generated considerable goodwill in the market and resulted in long-term relationships rather than one-off transactions. Their global network, the largest amongst Indian companies in the industry, ensures that their products are not far from the homes of their discerning customers. They are amongst the largest exporters of rice with a presence in over 56 countries including U.A.E, Yemen, the U.K, Italy, Holland, France, Germany, the U.S.A and Australia. The biggest and the most discerning parties in these countries choose BEST. In India, theirs is amongst the top basmati brands and we are present across the country thanks to their large distribution network. While they have crossed many milestones and achieved considerable acclaim, they believe they still have higher peaks to conquer.

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BAR-BE-QUE NATION RESTAURANTS 89

Barbeque Nation is one of the most successful casual dining restaurant chains in India. Our restaurants are spacious and well appointed with a lot of wood and open-brick wall surfaces to get you in the mood for a nice and relaxing evening with friends, colleagues or family members. The entire cuisine is a happy blend of American, Mediterranean, Oriental and Indian and is available in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices. Our unique 'live-grill' – embedded on your table – allow you and your friends to sit around it and experience the warmth of a barbeque party right at your table. You can grill your own starters in a choice of flavours – we provide you with the marinades and sauces – and enjoy them right off the grill! The buffet is full-course with a full complement of soups, salads, main dishes and desserts. A mindboggling selection of wines and liquor is available to put in the right spirits, literally! The music is peppy and hip and they have a classic range of rock, pop, and easy listening numbers for you to choose from. In some of their outlets we even have live DJs' to liven up the evening and get you in that party mood! The food and ambience are not the only reasons why people come to Barbeque Nation. It is the quality of their service that they take pride in and their chefs and waiters are trained to go all out to make your Barbeque Nation experience memorable. Feel free to ask them for any special requests that you might have and they will strive to address it as promptly and efficiently as possible. Finally, they have no surprises for you when it comes to the bill. They have a pre-fixed price and you only pay that, and nothing else! The entire range of starters on the live-grill, the soups, salads, main courses and desserts are all included. This helps you plan both your party and your budget and makes the experience hassle-free. So, just bring over your friends, colleagues or loved ones and have a wonderful and carefree time at Barbeque Nation.

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SUNFEAST (ITC)

ITC is one of India's foremost private sector companies with a market capitalization of US $ 45 billion and a turnover of US $ 7 billion. ITC is rated among the World's Best Big Companies, Asia's 'Fab 50' and the World's Most Reputable Companies by Forbes magazine and among India's Most Valuable Companies by Business Today. ITC ranks among India's '10 Most Valuable (Company) Brands', in a study conducted by Brand Finance and published by the Economic Times. ITC also ranks among Asia's 50 best performing companies compiled by Business Week. ITC's aspiration to create enduring value for the nation and its stakeholders is manifest in its robust portfolio of traditional and greenfield businesses encompassing Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Hotels, Paperboards & Specialty Papers, Packaging, Agri-Business, and Information Technology. This diversified presence in the businesses of tomorrow is powered by a strategy to pursue multiple drivers of growth based on its proven competencies, enterprise strengths and strong synergies between its businesses. The competitiveness of ITC's diverse businesses rest on the strong foundations of institutional strengths derived from its deep consumer insights, cutting-edge Research & Development, differentiated product development capacity, brand-building capability, world-class manufacturing infrastructure, extensive rural linkages, efficient trade marketing and distribution network and dedicated human resources. ITC's ability to leverage internal synergies residing across its diverse businesses lends a unique source of competitive advantage to its products and services. In July 2003, ITC made a foray into the biscuits market by launching the Sunfeast range of biscuits. Since then, Sunfeast biscuits have always stood for quality and are known for offering innovative and wholesome biscuits. Sunfeast connotes happiness, contentment, satisfaction and pleasure. Within a span of 12 years, Sunfeast has well-established presence in almost all categories of biscuits and is also a key player in the pasta and instant noodles segments. Sunfeast Biscuits straddle all segments of the market led by Dark Fantasy at the premium end. High quality married with exciting innovations has helped drive this category. Dark Fantasy Choco Fills has wowed the Indian consumer with its innovative centre-filled format and high-quality packaging. In addition, the launch of the Dream Cream range of biscuits in two exciting and innovative dual cream formats further reinforces ITCs commitment to continuously delight the consumer. The Sunfeast product portfolio was expanded in early 2005 to include healthy snacking options as well. Sunfeast Pasta Treat, a whole wheat based instant pasta was introduced as a healthy snacking option for children and young adults. Sunfeast pasta is available in four flavours - Masala, Tomato Cheese, Cheese and Sour Cream. The portfolio has been further expanded with Sunfeast Yippee! instant noodles. Three years of exhaustive developmental work has gone into the creation of Sunfeast Yippee! The product has two intrinsic components - the noodle block and the masala mix. Wheat is a key ingredient of the noodle block. The sourcing and blending expertise that has made Aashirvaad India's No 1 branded Atta has been leveraged to make a truly delightful noodle block. Sunfeast Yippee noodles do not lump even 30 minutes after cooking. Sunfeast Yippee! is available in three lip smacking variants - Classic Masala, Magic Masala and now the newly introduced Chinese Masala which is a unique combination of Chinese and Masala flavours giving consumers tasty Chinese in minutes.

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TATA COFFEE LIMITED

Tata Coffee's past was rooted in 1922 when two companies â&#x20AC;&#x201D; M/s. Coorg Co. Ltd., London and M/s Pollibetta Coffee Estates Co. Ltd., London â&#x20AC;&#x201D; both managed by M/s. Matheson & Co., combined to form Consolidated Coffee Estates Ltd., Edinburgh. In 1943, M/s. Consolidated Coffee Estates Ltd., Edinburgh became a full fledged Indian company headquartered in Pollibetta. In the same year, the shares in M/s. Consolidated Coffee Estates Limited (CCE) were offered to the general public through a prospectus, with the parent, M/s. Edinburgh Company, being allotted a major share as a consideration for transfer of its estates. Shortly thereafter, during the early part of the 1950-1960 decade, M/s. Edinburgh Company sold all its shareholdings to the Indian public, relinquishing its controlling interest in CCE and becoming one of the first sterling plantation company to become an Indian company. During 1966-67, Volkart properties in India, which included four estates, two curing works and an export division, merged with CCE, and the company was renamed as the erstwhile M/s. Consolidated Coffee Limited (CCL). M/s. Tata Tea Limited, in a trend setting and transparent open offer to the resident shareholders, acquired a controlling interest in CCL during 1991-1992. In a historic move in September 1999, M/s Asian Coffee Ltd., M/s Veerarajendra Estates Ltd., and M/s Charagni Ltd., merged with CCL, and became the single largest integrated plantation company in the world. CCL became the single largest coffee plantation company in Asia with its estates located in Kodagu, Hassan, and Chikmagalur districts of Karnataka. In 2000, the company was renamed as 'Tata Coffee Limited'. Tata Coffee is arguably the largest integrated coffee plantation company in the world. Tata Coffee has a hand in every aspect of the coffee making process, with business activities ranging from growing and curing of coffee and tea to the manufacture and marketing of value-added coffee products. Tata Coffee grows coffee on its own estates, processes the beans, exports green coffee, manufactures and exports Instant Coffee and retails coffee with its own branding in the domestic market. Tata Coffee owns 19 coffee estates located in ideal coffee growing highlands of Southern India, with fertile soils and invigorating climate. Spread over 8037 hectares in Coorg, Chickmaglur and Hassan districts of Karnataka and in Valparai district of Tamil Nadu, Tata Coffee produces 10,000 metric tonnes of natural shade grown Arabica and Robusta coffees, in both washed and unwashed forms. These estates are located at various altitudes, and the coffee produced possess distinct cup characteristics. Tata Coffee's uniqueness lies in its ability to produce large quantities of estate specific, strain specific, speciality and premium coffee, while maintaining strict consistency in quality. Apart from coffee and tea, pepper and cardamom are also grown as inter crops on its estates. Monsoon Malabar, Mysore Nugget Extra Bold, and Robusta Kappi Royale are three of the prominent specialty grades of Indian coffee it grows and processes apart from estate specific coffees. Mr. Bean, a quality Roast & Ground product made from the finest coffee beans at its plantation.

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VADILAL GROUP

Vadilal was set up when ice-cream wasn't even an industry. From selling sodas in 1907, Vadilal has traveled through four generations of Gandhis. Initially, founder Vadilal Gandhi used to make ice cream by the traditional Kothi method, using a hand-operated machine to churn milk with other ingredients, ice and salt. Home delivery was also offered back then, with ice creams packed in thermos boxes. Vadilal Gandhi who started the soda fountain, passed on the business to his son, Ranchod Lal, who ran a one-man operation, and, with a hand cranked machine, started a small retail outlet in 1926. In 1926, Vadilal imported ice-cream making machines. From a small outlet, Vadilal had expanded to four ice-cream shops before independence and became popular for its flagship cassata ice cream, which was introduced in the 1950s. Eventually, Ranchod Lal's sons, Ramchandra and Lakshman, inherited the business. This dynamic duo imparted a new vision to the venture and infused a spirit of calculated risk-taking into the firm. As a result, by the 1970s, the Vadilal Company had already evolved into a modern corporate entity and had 8-10 outlets in Ahmedabad. By the late 1970s, Kwality, Joy and Vadilal had a major share of the ice-cream industry that was opening up to multinationals. The fact that Vadilal's ice cream is vegetarian helped them remain ahead and lead the industry. Vadilal even ran ad campaigns in the late 1970s suggesting their ice creams could be consumed even by people observing a fast. In 1984-85 Vadilal started expanding outside Gujarat. A multinational company tried to buy the company out in 1985 but Vadila went in for long haul and decided to go in nationwide. In 1987,Vadilal became the pioneer in installing first fully automated candy line. In the early 1990s, there was a split in the family, with Shailesh Gandhi, brother of Rajesh and son of Ramchandra. Both families continue to use the same brand name but there were territorial restrictions. In the year 1993, Vadilal purchased the Bareilly unit and made major expansion there. In 1995, Vadilal became first Indian brand to export frozen vegetables to the US market In 2000, when the entire ice cream industry was going through a low phase. We launched the iconic 1+1 scheme in the take home segment "Party Packs" and it was a greatly successful scheme that it is now an important SKU for all ice cream manufacturers in the country. Today, Vadilal is the country's second-largest ice cream brand by sales. Vadilal has the largest range of ice creams in the country, with more than 150 flavors sold in more than 300 packs and forms. A major success factor has been its ability to cater to different market segments through multiple product ranges. Vadilal Industries, which has been growing at about 30% annually for the last 10 years, aims to touch Rs 450 crore this fiscal. Vadilal has a core team of in-house "ice-cream experts" who taste 15-20 products a day. It has 50,000 dealers across India and 200 Happinezz Parlours, most franchisee outlets. Vadilal Industries also entered the processed foods industry in the early 1990s and is today one of the largest players in India. Vadilal Quick Treat: Treading from processed frozen Mango products in 1990's, Vadilal has marked milestones in frozen Foods category with multi-faceted growth and an extensive product portfolio along with expanded manufacturing facility. The Company launched Badabite, Flingo and Gourmet which created a storm in the Indian Ice-cream Market in 2011. As Badabite, Flingo and Gourmet continue with the high trajectory growth in 2012 as well with new variants, the Company was again confronted with huge challenge of sustaining the innovation trends.

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RASNA INTERNATIONAL

Rasna has, over the last 15 years, successfully spread its wings with its Exports Division, offering the extremely successful Soft Drink Concentrates, Instant Drink Powders and Ethnic range of products to the global markets. Rasna is a pioneer in the Soft Drink Industry, First to introduce Dual Format, New concepts e.g. Premium Powder, Alphonso Mango, Home made Nimbupani, Ghar ka Range, Aquafun (blue coloured) introduced as a Soft Drink for the first time by Rasna and Bollywood Bite. Rasna has extended its range to include other products, synergetic to its basic activities, by introducing a variety of processed food products for the global consumer. Rasna has gained 1st rank in the soft drink beverage category (Source:Brand quality). Rasna has also received the 1st FMCG Award in the soft drink concentrate category. Rasna Pvt Ltd. is a proudly family owned ISO 9002 & HACCP Certified Company. Rasna's philosophy rests on producing and marketing the best of products and developing long term relations in the market. Rasna Pvt Ltd. holds steadfastly to its commitment to excellence, a commitment to being one of the largest Soft Drink Concentrate Manufacturing Companies in the world. Having commenced international operations in 1993 Rasna is currently marketing its diverse Product range in a majority of the world markets. They provide a strong and Proactive Marketing support to their Distributors and Importers around the World-just so that their Products stand out, and apart, on the shelves. Timely Delivery schedules of their products anywhere in the world are what has helped them to reach a strong position in the global markets. They have adequate and in-depth knowledge & information on Market sizes and behaviours, Growth prospects, Project Viabilities, Government Policies, Finances etc. and access to more, enabling them to respond fast to any proposal with suitable recommendations. They believe that there is a huge and emerging market for Rasna's kind of product range, all over the world. Rasna is capable of managing global sized manufacturing set-ups working on the most advanced technologies to cater to the huge markets, nationally and globally. The company has used national television as a mode of advertising its products since the 1980s. Its tagline "I love you Rasna" is aimed at children. In the original ad campaign, the Rasna girl was played by Ankita Jhaveri, now an actress in South India while the latest one, Avan Khambatta is from the Khambatta family which owns the company. Rasna's distribution was initially taken up by Voltas and after two years of handling, Khambhatta decided to withdraw and approached Rallis and Corn products (now known as Bestfoods and owned by Unilever). However, since that did not materialize, Pioma Industries set up its own distribution infrastructure. Their brand advertising was managed by Mudra Communications between 1984 and 2005, Dentsu between 2005 and 2009 and from 2009 onwards by Rediffusion. In the past, Karisma Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Anupam Kher, Paresh Rawal and Kapil Dev have been Rasna's brand ambassadors. Currently, Rasna's brand ambassadors are Virender Sehwag and Genelia D'Souza. As part as a promotional campaign featuring then Miss India, Pooja Chopra, Rasna made an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the "world's biggest glass" in 2009.

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Whoever controls the media, Controls the mind.

" - Jim Morrison

Media

RADIO MIRCHI

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Radio Mirchi is a nationwide network of private FM radio stations in India. It is owned by the Entertainment Network India Ltd (ENIL), which is one of the subsidiaries of The Times Group.Mirchi is Hindi for chili pepper. The tagline of Radio Mirchi is "It's hot!". Radio Mirchi maintains weekly music charts (or record charts) for India. The most followed charts are Mirchi Top 20 (Bollywood Songs) and Angrezi Top 20 (English Songs). Both of these charts are a ranking of recorded music according to popularity. These charts are published on a weekly basis in the Indian English-language daily newspaper, The Times of India, and on Radio Mirchi's official website. The original avatar of Radio Mirchi was Times FM. Radio Mirchi began operations in 1993 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Until 1993, All India Radio or AIR, a government undertaking, was the only radio broadcaster in India. The government then took the initiative to privatize the radio broadcasting sector. It sold airtime blocks on its FM channels in Indore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Vizag and Goa to private operators, who developed their own program content. The Times Group operated its brand, Times FM, till June 1998. After that, the government decided not to renew contracts given to private operators. In 2000, the government announced the auction of 108 FM frequencies across India. ENIL won the largest number of frequencies, and thus started its operations under the brand name Radio Mirchi. In January 2006, Radio Mirchi bagged 25 frequencies in the second wave of licences that were issued by the Government of India. This pushes the Radio Mirchi presence in 32 centres. In the first wave of launches, Indore was the first city in India having grade of first private radio channel.Times decided to start radio channel to address the mass audience as advertisers can be attracted by showing a low cost per thousand. Currently, Radio Mirchi has a presence in 33 metros Including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Indore, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Bangalore and Radio Mirchi is the costliest station in India as they charge more than double of the competition.Radio Mirchi believes premiumness can be achieved by charging more from the clients, unlike BIG 92.7 FM which is comparatively much more economic but airs content which does not meet the expectations of its listeners. Radio Mirchi operates in the following cities: Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, Allahabad - On AIR since 14 July 2010, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chennai - "Idhu semmma hot machchi!", Coimbatore - On AIR since November 2007, "Idhu semmma hot machchi!", Delhi, Goa, Gwalior - "Gwalior Jhoome", Hyderabad "Idi chaala hot guru!", Indore - The first city of broadcasting., Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kanpur, Kolhapur, Kolkata, Lucknow - On AIR since 14 August 2007, Madurai - On AIR since September 2007, "Idhu semmma hot machchi !", Mangalore - On AIR since November 2007, "Sakkath hot magga!", Mumbai, Nasik - On AIR since 6 July 2007, Nagpur - On AIR since 18 October 2007., Pune - "Tikhat Aahe!", Patna, Rajkot, Siliguri, Surat - On AIR since 20 August 2007, Thiruvananthapuram- On AIR since 28 January 2008,[1] "Sangathi HOT aanu!", Ujjain, Vadodara, Varanasi, Vijayawada - On AIR since December 2007, "Idi chaala hot guru!", Vizag - On AIR since October 2007, "Idi chaala hot guru!".

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PRASAR BHARTI (AIR & DD)

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Prasar Bharati is India's largest public broadcaster. It is an autonomous body set up by an Act of Parliament and comprises Doordarshan television network and All India Radio which were earlier media units of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Prasar Bharati was established following a demand that government owned broadcasters in India should be given autonomy like those in many other countries. The Parliament of India passed an Act to grant this autonomy in 1990, but it was not enacted until September 15, 1997. Dr. A. Surya Prakash is the current chairperson of Prasar Bharati and Jawhar Sircar is the CEO. Prasar Bharati is a statutory autonomous body established under the Prasar Bharati Act and came into existence on 23.11.1997. It is the Public Service Broadcaster of the country. The objectives of public service broadcasting are achieved in terms of Prasar Bharati Act throughAll India Radio and Doordarshan, which earlier were working as media units under the Ministry of I&B and since the above said date became constituents of Prasar Bharati. The Prasar Bharati Act provides for establishment of a Broadcasting Corporation, to be known as Prasar Bharati, to define its composition, functions and powers. The Act grants autonomy to All India Radio and Doordarshan, which were previously under government control. The Act received assent of President of India on September 12, 1990 after being unanimously passed by Parliament. It was finally implemented in November 1997. By the Prasar Bharati Act, all the property, assets, debts, liabilities, payments of money due, all suits and legal proceedings involving Akashvani (All India Radio) and Doordarshan were transferred to Prasar Bharati. The primary duty of the Corporation is to organise and conduct public broadcasting services to inform, educate and entertain the public and to ensure a balanced development of broadcasting on radio and television. The Corporation shall, in the discharge of its functions, be guided by the following objectives, namely: Upholding the unity and integrity of the country and the values enshrined in the Constitution. Safeguarding the citizen's right to be informed freely, truthfully and objectively on all matters of public interest, national or international, and presenting a fair and balanced flow of information including contrasting views without advocating any opinion or ideology of its own. Paying special attention to the fields of education and spread of literacy, agriculture, rural development, environment, health and family welfare and science and technology. Providing adequate coverage to the diverse cultures and languages of the various regions of the country by broadcasting appropriate programmes. Providing adequate coverage to sports and games so as to encourage healthy competition and the spirit of sportsmanship. Providing appropriate programmes keeping in view the special needs of the youth. Informing and stimulating the national consciousness in regard to the status and problems of women and paying special attention to the upliftment of women. Promoting social justice and combating exploitation, inequality and such evils as untouchability and advancing the welfare of the weaker sections of the society. Safeguarding the rights of the working classes and advancing their welfare. Serving the rural and weaker sections of the people and those residing in border regions, backward or remote areas. Providing suitable programmes keeping in view the special needs of the minorities and tribal communities. Taking special steps to protect the interests of children, the blind, the aged, the handicapped and other vulnerable sections of the people. Promoting national integration by broadcasting in a manner that facilitates communication in the languages in India; and facilitating the distribution of regional broadcasting services in every State in the languages of that State. Providing comprehensive broadcast coverage through the choice of appropriate technology and the best utilisation of the broadcast frequencies available and ensuring high quality reception. Promoting research and development activities in order to ensure that radio broadcast and television broadcast technology are constantly updated.

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AMAR UJALA

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India's fourth largest Hindi daily with 18 editions in 7 states and 1 union territory covering 167 districts, has a staggering readership of over 3 crore & circulation of approx 22 lacs making it No. 1 in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & very strong No. 2 in Uttar Pradesh. Amar Ujala started its journey from Agra on 18th April 1948. 65 years later today Amar Ujala is the fourth largest read Hindi daily. Amar Ujala was initially launched in Agra as a 4 page newspaper with a circulation of 2576 copies. From a modest beginning, 20 years later Amar Ujala achieved a circulation of 20,000 copies and was servicing over 14 districts in Western Uttar Pradesh. Growing slowly, but steadily, the turn of the century saw Amar Ujala as one of the top 10 dailies of India. Not only has the newspaper shed the barriers of Western Uttar Pradesh and spread itself across the entire state, but has also ventured into other neighboring states. Currently, Amar Ujala publishes a 16 to 18 page daily issue with colorful, vibrant pages in every edition. In addition to the main issue Amar Ujala also offers special supplements focusing on Career, Entertainment, Women and many more. Amar Ujala Compact is a tabloid sized complete newspaper with international design and great mix of content from news (national and international), sports and technology to entertainment etc. Compact, now is the largest read tabloid newspaper in Uttar Pradesh with the total readership of 25, 90,000 (source: IRS 12 Q4 TR). Compact started its journey from Kanpur on 20th Oct 2007 and made its ways to become the Number 1 tabloid in Kanpur. The next milestone was Agra on 29 November 2007 and there was no looking back post Agra. In 2008, four editions of Compact were launched. Allahabad and Varanasi were twin launches on 17 January followed by Meerut on 21 January and Dehradun on 24 January. 2010 witnessed launch of Compact in Gorakhpur on 2 April and Bareilly on 12 April. Compact reigns supreme in Agra with 92,000 readers, in Allahabad with 2, 94,000 readers, in Gorakhpur & Bareilly with 82,000 and 21, 0000 readers respectively. Kanpur also crowned Compact its Number 1 tabloid with 4, 07,000 readers. Amar Ujala encompasses a huge division for newspaper and commercial printing. This division involves printing of magazines, books for UPSC, Civil Services, Bank PO, NET-JRF, competitive exams and many more. This division also successfully executes printing for tabloids, books, newspaper etc for major organizations and government bodies. Amar Ujala has its printing units across 17 cities namely in Jhansi, Agra, Meerut, Noida, Punchkula, Lucknow, Bareilly, Dehradun, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Jammu, Aligarh, Allahabad, Moradabad, Dharamsala & Nainital. The robust machinery setup includes Sheet fed and binding machines, cutting, folding, lamination, packing, gathering and UV printing machineries. Amar Ujala offers education books for the preparation of Civil Services, UGC -NET/JRF and various other competitive examinations (Bank PO, TET, PGT/TGT/POLICE/RAILWAY/CRPF/NDA/CDS/PCS etc.). Amar Ujala has multiple patterns in the segment, comprising of complete guides / previous years solved papers / practice sets and others. Amar Ujala is building title banks, for all competitive exams related to national and state level and plans to have approximately 500 plus titles.

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MALYALA MANORAMA

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Malayala Manorama is a daily morning newspaper, in Malayalam language, published from Kottayam in the state of Kerala, India by Malayala Manorama Company Limited. It was first published as a weekly on 14 March 1890, and currently has a readership of over 20 million (with a circulation base of over 2.1 million copies). The Malayalam title "manorama" roughly translates to "entertainer". According to World Association of Newspapers, as of 2011, it holds a position as top 11th most circulating newspaper in the world. According to the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) 2013 figures, it is the fourth largest circulating newspapers in India (behind Dainik Bhaskar, The Times of India and Dainik Jagran) and largest circulating newspaper in Kerala. It is also known as face newspaper of congress party. Mappillai had worked for a year as editor of Kerala Mitram, a Malayalam newspaper run by Gujarati businessman Devji Bhimji, in Cochin. The maharajah of Travancore Moolam Thirunal approved the logo of the newspaper which was a slight modification of the Travancore Coat of Arms. First issue of Malayala Manorama published 22 March 1890, while Kottayam was hosting a popular cattle fair. It was a four page weekly newspaper, published on Saturdays. The weekly newspaper became a bi-weekly in 1901, a tri-weekly on 2 July 1918 and daily on 2 July 1928. In 1938, Travancore state proscribed Malayala Manorama daily. Later editor K. C. Mammen Mappillai was convicted and imprisoned on charges of corruption and fraud. Malayala Manorama re-commenced regular publication in 1947. On KC Mammen Mappilla's death, his son KM Cheriyan took over as the Editor-in-Chief in 1954. Malayala Manorama was produced in a single edition in the central Kerala town of Kottayam with a circulation of 28,666 copies. The struggle between Malayala Manorama (Kottayam) and Mathrubhumi (Calicut) demonstrated the forces that would drive the expansion of Indian regional newspapers. The contest also illustrated the difficulties if expansion had to rely on Gutenberg-style printing as with the case of Manorama. In 1962, Mathrubhoomi launched its second edition in Kochi. The new edition sent Mathrubumi to a circulation of 170,000 copies by 1964, 19,000 more than its rival, Malayala Manorama. With Mathrubhoomis circulation rising, it became a compulsion for Manoramato expand its reach, and consequently, introduce new technology. The competition set off a keen struggle for more readers, faster equipment and national advertising from major consumer goods companies [such as Hindustan Lever]. Manorama launched its printing centre at Calicut, Malabar in 1966 with a cast-off press from the paper's base at Kottayam and handcomposed type. But in the run-up to that event, it had installed an offset press at Kottayam and established a teleprinter line with New Delhi in 1965. K. M. Mathew, who took charge as editor in 1973, began a series of renovations, just as the Anandabazar Patrika did Bengal. He brought in a series of consultants in the management [1979], technical and editorial areas, and accepted their guidance. He conducted frequent training sessions for Manorama journalists and other employees. The company restructured their organization in 1980. KM Mathew said that the decision stemmed from the realisation that the daily had either to become "fully professional" or "risk decline". Mathew sent his best journalists and managers to training schools around the world, and imported the most effective techniques in international journalism and newspaper production, which brought in a contemporary look and feel to Malayala Manorama. In 1979, a new printing centre was launched at Cochin and in 1987, the Trivandrum edition was also launched. By 1998, the circulation of Malayala Manorama was increased to 1 million. In mid-2000s, the daily started units in the Middle East, focusing on the large Malayalee population in the region. Mathew is credited with the introduction of the concept of "editionalising" with larger share for local news and reader-friendly packaging through professional page designing in Manorama, which in turn impacted the entire newspaper industry in Kerala. By 2007, Manorama become the only regional language daily [non-English/non-Hindi] in India to cross 1. 5 million copies in circulation.

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ALJAZEERA

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Al Jazeera known as Aljazeera and JSC (Jazeera Satellite Channel), is a Doha-based broadcaster owned by theAl Jazeera Media Network, which is funded by the House of Thani, the ruling family of Qatar. Initially launched as an Arabic news and current affairs satellite TV channel, Al Jazeera has since expanded into a network with several outlets, including the Internet and specialty TV channels in multiple languages. Al Jazeera is accessible in several world regions. Al Jazeera is owned by the government of Qatar. While Al Jazeera officials have stated that they are editorially independent from the government of Qatar, this assertion has been disputed. Al Jazeera was the subject of a split in the Gulf Cooperation Council that prompted the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain to recall their ambassadors from Qatar on 5 March 2014. The original Al Jazeera channel's willingness to broadcast dissenting views, for example on call-in shows, created controversies in the Arab States of the Persian Gulf. The station gained worldwide attention following the outbreak of war in Afghanistan, when it was the only channel to cover the war live, from its office there. In the 2000s, the network was praised by the Index on Censorship for circumventing censorship and contributing to the free exchange of information in the Arab world, and by the Webby Awards, who nominated it as one of the five best news web sites, along with BBC News, National Geographic and The Smoking Gun. It was also voted by Brand channel readers as the fifth most influential global brand behind Apple, Google, Ikea and Starbucks. In 2011, Salon.com said Al Jazeera's coverage of the 2011 Egyptian protests was superior to that of the American news media. Hillary Clinton stated that the US was losing the information war as "Al Jazeera has been the leader in that [they] are literally changing people's minds and attitudes. And like it or hate it, it is really effective," she said. The channel aims "emphasizing news from the developing world, without an Anglo-American world-view". The network is sometimes perceived to have mainly liberal Arab nationalist and moderate Islamist perspectives and having a pro-Sunni and an anti-Shia bias in its reporting of regional issues. However, Aljazeera insists it covers all sides of a debate; presenting Israeli opinion, Iran's view and even aired videos released by Osama Bin-Laden. The network has also been accused of being pro-American. Al Jazeera Satellite Channel now known as Al Jazeera Arabic (AJA) was launched on 1 November 1996 following the closure of the BBC's Arabic language television station, a joint venture with Orbit Communications Company. The BBC channel had closed after a year and a half when the Saudi government attempted to suppress info, including a graphic report on executions and prominent dissident views. The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa, provided a loan of QAR 500 million ($137 million) to sustain Al Jazeera through its first five years, as Hugh Miles detailed in his book Al Jazeera: The Inside Story of the Arab News Channel That Is Challenging the West. Shares were held by private investors as well as the Qatar government. Al Jazeera's first day on the air was 1 November 1996. It offered 6 hours of programming per day; this would increase to 12 hours by the end of 1997. It was broadcast to the immediate neighborhood as a terrestrial signal, and on cable, as well as through satellites (which was also free to users in the Arab world). Ironically Qatar, like many other Arab countries, barred private individuals from having satellite dishes until 2001. At the time of Al Jazeera's launch, Arabsat was the only satellite broadcasting to the Middle East, and for the first year could only offer Al Jazeera a weak C-band transponder that needed a large satellite dish for reception. A more powerful Ku-band transponder became available as a peace-offering after its user, Canal France International, accidentally beamed 30 minutes of pornography into ultraconservative Saudi Arabia.

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My own recipe for world peace is a bit of land for everyone.

" - Gladys Taber

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POLY REAL ESTATE GROUP CO. LTD 113

Poly Real Estate (Group) Co. Ltd. was established in 1992, accomplished shareholding reform in 2002 and was listed in Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2006. It is an enterprise with the first class national real estate development qualification. Ever since it was established, by sticking to the business concept of “practicality, innovation, standardization and excellence”, the company has been dedicated to creating a harmonious life integrating nature, architecture and humanity. The company has developed into an industrial leader, ranking No.1 for the successive five years in terms of comprehensive strength of state-owned real estate enterprise. In 2012, with its brand value reaching RMB 21.139 billion Yuan, Poly Real Estate was awarded as the leadership brand in Chinese real estate industry together with Vanke. Since listing, the company has always been favored by capital market through its good performance and sustainable development capability and make itself sample shares in important indexes like “Shanghai Stock Exchange 50”, “Shanghai Stock Exchange 180”, “Shanghai and Shenzhen 300”, “Heng Seng A Stock Industrial Leading Index”, etc. Poly Property Group Co., Ltd. was formerly a listed company named New Haikang in Hong Kong acquired by Poly Group in 1993.Later, it was renamed to “Poly (Hong Kong) Investments Limited”, and renamed formally to “Poly Property Group Co., Ltd.” in 2012. In recent years, the Group has been rapidly expanding its scale of real estate development business by means of such measures as the recurring injections of quality assets by China Poly Group, and has gone up into Top 20 of national real estate companies. With its business performance in Hong Kong increasing year by year, financing capability continuously strengthening and market value significantly rising, the company was listed as MSCI Index constituent stock. Poly Culture Group Co., Ltd. was established in February 2000, formerly known as Poly Culture and Arts Co., Ltd. It was restructured and renamed to Poly Culture Group Co., Ltd. in December 2010. Focusing on performance and large-scale activities organization and planning, creative design production, theatre management and construction consultation, cultural relics collections, artwork business and auction, cinema circuit and cinema investment operations, it has formed the high-grade cultural industry pattern and become one of the cultural enterprise groups with the most extensive domestic operations and the great power. In 2004, the company was named as "Cultural Industry Model Base" by the Ministry of Culture. In 2009, it was awarded "2009 Annual Award of Pioneering Company in the Creative Industries". In 2012, it was accredited as one of "Top 30 China's Cultural Enterprises" for the successive 4 years, and ranked No. 1 in cultural and art companies for another year, which has further laid a foundation for Poly to stand in the leading tier of Chinese cultural enterprises. Established in 2006, with the registered capital of 3.75 billion yuan and total asset of 24.3 billion yuan, Poly Energies Holding Co., Ltd. is an energy enterprise specializing in the investment and development of coal resources. With 2 branches including Shanxi and Xinjiang and 16 wholly owned and share holding subsidiaries, its business includes coal mining, coal washing, coking and rail transportation etc. Coal-rich regions such as Shanxi and Xinjiang enjoy a coal resource of 2.6 billion tons and a planned output of 24.85 million tons per year. Founded in the end of 2012, Poly Chemical Co., Ltd., as the platform of the integration of Poly's civil explosive business, is a complex of R&D, production, sales, import & export and blasting services. So far it has possessed 167.5 thousand tons of industrial explosive and 136 million rounds of industrial detonators, produced in 9 production bases in Shandong, Liaoning and Xinjiang.

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EVERGRANDE GROUP

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Listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Evergrande Group is a mega enterprise collective that focuses on residential property and develops FMCG, commercial, hotel, sports, and culture industry as a whole. By the end of 2013, With about 350billion RMB of total assets, Evergrande Group has more than 48,000 employees. Evergrande sets up branch companies (or regional companies) in 4 direct-controlled municipalities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, and Chongqing and 29 provincial capitals including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hefei, Jinan, Shenyang, Changsha, Nanchang, Nanjing, Taiyuan, Zhengzhou, Chengdu, Haikou, Harbin, Wuhan, Shijiazhuang, Changchun, Lanzhou, Nanning, Fuzhou, Guiyang, Hohhot, Xi'an, Kunming, Urumchi, Yinchuan, Xining, Dalian, and Guilin, and develops 291 large scale properties in 147 major cities in China. In 2013, its annual sales exceeded 100 billion RMB. It paid 13.4 billion RMB in tax and created 600 thousand jobs. When first founded, Evergrande established its company culture. Mission: Building a quality brand and establishing the enterprise with integrity; Spirit: Selfless effort, unfailing persistence and the pursuit of innovation; Style: Comprehensive planning, efficient implementation. Evergrande culture has persevered, driving the incredibly fast development of the company. It is a real estate development company subordinated to Evergrande Group, with the Grade-I development qualification in China. Since its establishment, it has set up the standardized, scientific, and systematic quality management system, and has formed the process quality control mechanism and excellence creation system. Since 2004, the Company has comprehensively implemented the strategy of high-quality real estate. It has integrated advantageous resources in large scale, cooperated with the leading enterprises of domestic and overseas industries related to real estate, and really created high-quality products with famous-brand furnishings. The Company has successively developed more than 200 series of projects such as Evergrande Royal Scenic Peninsula, Evergrande Palace, Evergrande Metropolis, Evergrande City, Evergrande Oasis, Evergrande Splendor, and Evergrande Century Tourist City, and successively won more than 100 national honors. Its products have become the cogent ones of extensive publicity and good reputation throughout the country.

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CHINA VANKE CO. LTD

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Founded in 1984, China Vanke Co., Ltd. began to engage in real estate in 1988, and was the second listed company on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 1991. Through the development of more than two decades, Vanke has become the largest residential developer in China, whose business covers 53 large and medium-sized cities in the Pearl River Delta region, the Yangtze River Delta region and the Bohai Economic Rim, as well as central and western parts of China. In the past three years, the average number of homes sold annually has exceeded 60,000. In 2011, sold floor space totaled 10.75 million square meters and sales reached RMB 121.5 billion. In 2012, sales exceeded RMB 140 billion, once again the largest in the global real estate industry. Vanke became the second listed company on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 1991. Its sustained growth as well as standardized and transparent corporate governance structure has been widely recognized among investors. It has been put on Forbes' 200 Best Small Companies List, Asia's 200 Best Under A Billion List, and Asia's Fab 50 Companies List, and presented with best corporate governance awards and best investor relations awards by internationally authoritative media such as IR Magazine. Over the years, Vanke has adhered to the principle of “hoarding no land, putting off no home sales, and refraining from bidding for highlypriced land” as well as the strategy of obtaining fair returns with its professional competence and based on fast turnover and development. It has always focused on developing mainstream products for average urban residents. In 2011, 89% of the homes sold were apartments below 144m2. Vanke also insists on quick sale and reasonable pricing, and requires all its subsidiaries to sell at least 60% of the new homes coming to the market in the first month. Moreover, it values compliance and does more than seeking high profit margins. It has paid over RMB 50 billion of taxes since 2005, and its annual tax payment is higher than its net profit. Vanke believes that the cornerstone of its success is the commitment to ethical business conduct and obtaining fair returns with professional competence. Devoted to a corporate culture featuring standardization and transparency and a development pattern featuring steadiness and focus, Vanke has grown into an enterprise most respected by the public and most popular among customers, investors, employees and partners. Thanks to its excellent performance in corporate governance and ethics, Vanke has been honored as one of “China's Most Respected Companies” for eight consecutive times. After years of efforts, Vanke has gained a competitive edge in the housing industry. “Vanke” has become the first well-known trademark in the industry, and its sub-brands such as “Wonderland”, “City Garden” and “Golden Homes” are very popular with consumers across China. The “Scenario Garden House” developed by Vanke is the first patented product as well as the first patented invention in China's housing industry. Vanke's property management division is among the first ISO9002-certified property service providers in China. The Vanke Property Customers Club is the first customer relations organization in China's housing industry. In addition, Vanke is the first real estate enterprise in China that hires a third-party institution to carry out an all-round customer satisfaction survey every year. Since its establishment, Vanke has always stood for “a healthy and enriched life”, and valued the balance between work and life. It provides employees with opportunities for sustainable development, and encourages them to grow together with the company; it also advocates simple interpersonal relationships in the company, and devotes itself to creating a working atmosphere that can help give full play to staff's talents. In 2011, Vanke was selected as one of the world's top 25 employers in the Best Employers in APAC 2011 Study organized by Aon Hewitt, a global human resources consulting firm, which makes it one of “China's Best Employers” for two consecutive years.

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RAHIM & CO.

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Rahim & Co, the brainchild of Founder and Executive Chairman, YB Senator Tan Sri Dato' Abdul Rahim Abdul Rahman, was formed in 1976 with one purpose in mind; to competently integrate under one roof the various disciplines of: property valuation, research & advisory, real estate agency, property & facilities management, project management, investment consultancy. From the humble beginnings of a sole proprietorship with an initial staff of 3, Rahim & Co has blossomed into one of Malaysia's largest real estate consultancy firms with current staff strength of over 300, 18 offices nationwide and more than 200 affiliated offices worldwide through a longstanding association with Savills, an international property consultant. Rahim & Co is registered with the Board of Valuers, Appraisers and Estate Agents and the Ministry of Finance. We are one of the first property consultancy firms in Malaysia to be awarded with the quality management system accreditation ISO 9001:2000 by JAS-ANZ, an Australian International Standards Accreditation Organisation. This testifies Rahim & Co's ability to provide professional services of exceptional quality that combine international standards with local know-how. Rahim & Co provides a comprehensive range of services encompassing all aspects of real estate. Our main purpose is to reduce the complexities of real estate issues and to provide our clients with clear-cut solutions to their real estate needs via integrated services consultancy. Rahim & Co's long history and strong local presence with branches in almost every state ensures expert localised service. Each branch is headed by a professionally trained and experienced person who maintains constant contact with the headquarters in Kuala Lumpur for accurate and up-to-date information pertaining to the larger Malaysian real estate market. This allows accurate real estate advice within a local context while maintaining the same standard of service expected of a major property consultancy group.

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BLOOM DESIGN

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Bloom Design is a creative, innovative and accountable interior design company offering consultancy and design & build interior space solutions with professionalism and strict quality control. Founded with a deep and profound sense of the importance of interior design to the living and working environments, we aim to improve the quality of life through interior designing. They are committed to providing excellent interior design services to their clients in tandem with budget, time and requirements. They also aim to provide our clients the comfort of interior space crafted by the dedicated and experienced team at Bloom Design. Bloom Design wants to give space a new value and increased potential. At Bloom Design, they believe that a design is not only about lifestyle but about being an integral part of living, an extension of life. They believe that our greatest responsibility is not to create awesome interiors but to resolve numerous conflicting concerns of design, functionality, material, time and budget. Bloom Design is dedicated to work closely with you. They strive to understand your need in every assignment. Above all, they try our very best to ensure that all expectations and special requirements of their clients are translated carefully and accurately into the space plan and design. They are committed to delivering design concepts that are able to express the owner's unique personality and to make these design concepts suitable either to their homes or to their businesses. Bloom Design provides professional ideas and services for: Corporate Office Interior Design , Retail Design , Food and Beverages Space Design, Hospitality Design , Residential Design, etc. They offer complete design and project management packages which are tailored to suit perfectly the requirements of different clients. These include: Concept and Space Planning, Engineering and I.T. Services, Procurement and Construction, Project Management, Furniture Design, Lighting Design, Colour Consultancy, Signage and Graphics. In addition to that, they endeavor to work with external resources from their network on a case-by-case basis.

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MAH SING GROUP BERHAD 123

Recognised throughout Malaysia as the leading property developer, Mah Sing Group Berhad brings a 20-year history and a proven track record of developing and completing prime residential and commercial projects strategically across Malaysia's property hotspots. This currently includes 47 projects across greater Kuala Lumpur, Klang Valley, Johor Bahru (Iskandar Malaysia), Penang (North Corridor Economic Region), and Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. What sets Mah Sing apart from other developers is its product offerings and the ability to cater to the diverse buyers and market segments. Unlike many other firms who only execute, the Group strongly believes in the co-existence and harmony of their buyers' needs, the environment around the property, and the community surrounding it. One of the Group's strong commitments can be seen in their charity arm, the Mah Sing Foundation - to aid and benefit the less privileged. On top of residential development, the Group also has a strong commercial presence with Grade A buildings, integrated business parks and mixed commercial developments. They are one of the pioneers of en-bloc commercial sales in the key capital of Malaysia. The Group has consistently received awards for its performance and quality of developments; with 100-over accolades and awards garnered locally and internationally. Adding on to its existing portfolio, the Group owns Mah Sing Plastic Industries Sdn. Bhd. (MSPI) - one of the largest high-tech plastic manufacturers in Malaysia and Indonesia. As a caring corporate citizen, Mah Sing Group Berhad's principal in doing business has always been to give back to the community. Their commitment towards corporate social responsibility is deeply embedded in our corporate philosophy and the Group has made numerous donations to worthy causes. Mah Sing Foundation is Mah Sing's Group Managing Director Tan Sri Dato' Sri Leong Hoy Kum's brainchild as he believes that a consolidated effort in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) will be more effective and impactful in benefiting the needy.

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KEN CORPORATION LTD. 125

It may be stated that the history of humankind has always been related to real estate by its natural desire to build homes, towns and cities. The company's establishment has been playing an important role in civic leadership through the brokerage of leasing residences especially for foreigners, with the aim of planning and improvement of the living environment in the international metropolis of Tokyo, the heart of Japan. At present, they have grown into a comprehensive real estate company, which handles the mediation of land; residential, office, and commercial space; and maintenance and management business, as well as planning and designing of properties. In addition that, they have a number of buildings and hotels in and out of Japan, and are also participating in the J-REIT market, laying a foundation for our future development. With the policy "Customer Satisfaction First, Profit Later" and "Supreme Hospitality", Ken Corporation will attend to every need of our customers. Ken Corporation values delivering personalized service, face to face. From seeing the big picture (all housing areas for foreigners ) to paying particular attention to personal, daily concerns, Ken knows that a satisfied customer is someone who gets the most out of living in Japan.

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NOMURA REAL ESTATE GROUP 127

Nomura Real Estate Development expands the possibilities of the real estate business with five business fields: Residential Development Business, Building Business, Retail Facility Business, Logistics Facility Business, and Corporate Real Estate (CRE) Business. The Residential Development Business is engaged in the development and sales of condominiums, detached housing, and redevelopment projects. By taking advantage of their integrated development and sales operation, they are developing the “PROUD” brand primarily in the Tokyo Metropolitan area, offering condominiums and detached housing. In addition, they have launched a new brand named “OHANA” by utilizing their know-how accumulated through the “PROUD” brand to create high quality residential properties. In the Building Business, they respond to customer needs and problems of their real estate from the introduction of office buildings to rental offices and support of the corporate real estate strategy. The Retail Business is engaged in developing locally-rooted retail facilities, which is the unique business model of the Nomura Real Estate Development in response to the specific needs of each customer in each area. We create comfortable retail stores across the group. The Logistics Business promotes the collection and acquisition of land, and development of the acquisition, by the group consistency system, utilizing our strength as a domestic developer to realize increased profits for companies and the innovation of logistics. The Corporate Real Estate Business, as a general developer, offers a broad range of services including the support of CRE strategies, purchase, and sale, to carry out the most suitable real estate strategy for each customer.

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EMAAR DUBAI

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Emaar Properties is one of the world's most valuable and admired real estate development companies. With proven competencies in property, shopping malls & retail and hospitality & leisure, Emaar shapes new lifestyles with a focus on design excellence, build quality and timely delivery. Established in 1997, Emaar Properties is a Public Joint Stock Company listed on the Dubai Financial Market. A pioneering developer of integrated master-planned communities, Emaar has transformed the real estate sector in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Emaar is extending its expertise in developing master-planned communities internationally, and today, has a significant presence in several key global markets. Simultaneously, the company has developed competencies in hospitality & leisure, and shopping malls & retail. Emaar's world-class project development competencies are underlined by its iconic assets in Dubai and other international markets. Downtown Dubai is Emaar's flagship development. Today, the world's most visited lifestyle destination, the 500-acre neighborhood is home to the iconic Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and The Dubai Fountain. Emaar's established communities include Arabian Ranches, Emirates Living, and Dubai Marina. Several mega-developments that define the city of the future are being developed by Emaar in its core markets including Dubai. Through strategic partnerships, Emaar has expanded its land bank in Dubai to build cities of the future.

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ARABTEC HOLDING

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Since its inception in 1975, Arabtec Holding PJSC (formerly known as Arab Technical Construction Company) has completed numerous iconic projects in the residential and commercial sectors throughout the UAE. Projects span across hotels, airports, higher education developments, residential buildings and distribution facilities amongst others. Arabtec Holding PJSC is also renowned for its expertise in industrial and infrastructure works and in oil and gas, pipeline construction, power generation, marine works and general manufacturing facilities. Arabtec Holding PJSC has epitomized the entrepreneurial spirit within and is known for taking giant strides in technology and innovation within the construction sector for over 3 decades. In 2005, Arabtec Holding PJSC was listed on the Dubai Financial Market. At the time, Arabtec Holding PJSC was the first private construction firm to go public in Dubai. Today, Arabtec Holding PJSC consists of many subsidiaries, with specialisation in all construction sectors including the development of concrete ready mix to providing construction equipment for the development of industrial, high rise, residential and infrastructure projects. The holding family currently operates in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Jordan, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Syria. Arabtec Holding PJSC will soon expand internationally into additional markets such as Libya, Algeria and Egypt. Arabtec Holding PJSC recognize that growth presents a new set of challenges but are also cognizant of their endless opportunities. Arabtec has been called the "Darling of the Dubai Financial Market". Their shares are heavily traded on a daily basis representing anything from 5% to 40% of the daily dealing volume and value. Arabtec Holding is a well managed company, like others in the region, but they believe that their attractiveness as a publicly listed company is mainly due to their openness, transparency, and frequent communication approach, an important component of their Governance Culture. Their success, comes from their passion for creating valueâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;value for customers, investors, employees, suppliers and other stakeholders whenever and wherever they do business. Underlying their success is an approach to corporate governance that extends beyond simple compliance with regulatory requirements. They strongly believe that Corporate Governance must provide a framework for establishing a culture of business integrity, accountability, and responsible business practices that cares for the business, the employees, the society and our environment, and is clearly transparent to all stakeholders.

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SANSIRI PUBLIC COMPANY LTD. 133

Sansiri is one of the largest real estate developers in Thailand offering a full range of housing units; single-detached houses, semi-detached houses, townhouses, and condominiums. The Company remains the first and only South East Asian developer to have received the prestigious Commendation for Excellence Awards by Asia Pacific Commercial Real Estate (APCRE) Sansiri was founded in 1984 as the holding company to manage the assets of the Chutrakul family, before merging with the Lamsam family company in 1994. The Company has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand since 1996. In its earlier years, the Company concentrated on developing exclusively mid-city condominiums for sale and for rent. In 1998, the Company expanded into property management and sales management services through the newly founded subsidiary named â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plus Property Company Limitedâ&#x20AC;?. In 1999, the Company underwent a major expansion into development of landed properties with the successful launch of the first single-detached housing project and subsequently into townhouse project in 2003. For the year 2007, The Company development portfolio stood at 101 projects, consisting 22 single-detached housing projects, 22 townhouse projects and 57 condominium projects. Sansiri Group comprises the listed Sansiri Public Company Limited and its fifteen subsidiaries. Currently, core businesses of Sansiri Group is summarized as follows: Property Development for sale includes single-detached houses, pool villas, semi-detached houses, townhouses, and condominiums. Property Development for rent includes office buildings, an apartment, and a leasehold commercial building. Property Services include the administration of condominiums, single-detached houses, office buildings, apartments, and retails. Also included in property services are sales management and property brokerage services. Hospitality Business consists of Casa del Mare, a 46-key boutique hotel in Hua Hin and S-Medical spa, an aesthetics, health care and medical spa which is the winner of Medical Spa of the year 2007 by AsiaSpa Magazine.

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MAGNOLIA QUALITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED 135

Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited, one of the DT Group of Companies, was established on 5th August 1994 with the main objective to operate in both property development and property leasing. Through business expansion, in 2010 Magnolia International Corporation emerged to accommodate investments in property developments at an international level. Moving forward, the company also has plans for the development of apartments and resorts, placing an emphasis on the importance of achieving customer satisfaction with salient work designs of unique characteristics. Their scope of property turnkey business is in two major areas. Property Investment with support given to research works and feasibility study of projects in which to make an investment. The company is ready to welcome business opportunities and potential new projects regardless of being a proprietary undertaking or as a joint venture project. Residential Project Development focuses on the development of detached houses and condominiums, emphasizing a project concept of distinct uniqueness Quality construction using the finest materials and meticulous design produced to support every form of lifestyle, advocating the efficient use of energy. Moreover, MAGNOLIA also attaches importance in playing a part in creating a more inhabitable world, in terms of design which focuses on nature and the environment, taking into account the adaptation of innovations for the creation of projects that improve society, with a combined effort to conserve the world. Appreciating the importance of various factors such as contemplating the cohabitation of 3 generations in a collective environment in comfortable living conditions and good health, including amenities and the considered use of energy to create quality work that is safe, that responds to the needs of their customers and to build pleasantly habitable communities.

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PACE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PLC 137

PACE Development is the leader in Thai luxury property. They create luxury residential and hospitality developments featuring world-class design and premium quality, by introducing new trends, improving the landscape and enhancing people's lives. From luxury Bangkok condominiums to beachside properties in Thailand and beyond, PACE delivers innovation and finest specification with the most sought after locations. With a proven track record of success with the completed Ficus Lane and Saladaeng Residences developments, PACE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PLC, has already proven its financial strength and market connections, and has built a reputation for choosing the best locations and constant innovation. As a branded developer, PACE operates a simple organizational structure using a network of proven contractors and suppliers in order to create, market and sell high end real estate. Their head office is based at All Seasons Place, on the 45th floor in CRC Tower. Khun Sorapoj brings enthusiasm and experience to the leadership of PACE. Envisioning PACE to be at the highest tier in the regional property development segment, Khun Sorapoj has implemented the Special Purpose Vehicles â&#x20AC;&#x153;SPVsâ&#x20AC;? concept where strong and experienced foreign investors are strategically matched with various PACE projects according to a clear positioned goal. Khun Sorapoj's passion for architectural and interior design as well as worldwide experience is gained through travel and education abroad, opening new opportunities to explore concepts not previously seen in Thailand and regionally. PACE focuses on creating design-driven properties that match the needs of discerning and affluent individuals through architectural leadership. Our projects will: Be located in the most sought-after prime locations. Feature world-class architectural and interior design. Incorporate finest top-end specifications. Provide assurance of quality and timely delivery

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NAI Global is a global leader in retail real estate services, and one of the largest commercial real estate service providers worldwide. With over 8,000 professionals and 350 offices in 55 countries, NAI offers local market knowledge and insight in just about any market you can name. Their unique structure enables clients to leverage our local expertise and global relationships to access the best opportunities locally, regionally, nationally and around the world. They complete over $10 billion in retail transactions annually, helping clients build their portfolios on the power of their global network. They're proud to represent many of the world's most prestigious retailers, shopping center developers, owners and investors across the full spectrum of retail real estate opportunities, from Main Street to Fifth Avenue, from community centers to mega malls. On January 2012, NAI Global had been acquisition by C-III Capital Partners LLC (C-III). The transaction helped create a leading fully integrated commercial property services company that operates in markets around the world. C-III is a leading commercial real estate service company engaged in a broad range of activities, including primary and special loan servicing, loan origination, fund management, CDO management, principal investment, title services and multifamily property management. "With the NAI Global acquisition, they are gaining the world's leading commercial real estate network and a tremendous foundation for future growth. As they begin a new year, they look forward to partnering with the NAI team to provide enhanced services to the commercial and institutional real estate markets they serve as well as continuing to take advantage of other opportunities to grow and expand our platform.

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CIVIL HOMES

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Civil Homes builds on the success and popularity of its projects and provides exemplary living facilities at down to earth prices. One of the largest planned housing undertakings in the country, it sets new standards of living, amenities and aesthetics. It is a project undertaken by Nepalese for the Nepalese people, with conscious efforts made to provide for local conditions, tastes and habits. The exquisitely designed buildings, through contemporary, fit in the Nepalese landscape. A relatively larger plots than most other housing complexes means reduction in density and truly provides the opportunity of taking in the surrounding natural beauty and vistas. Civil Homes Pvt. Ltd is a part of Civil Group. Civil Group is one of the Nepal's largest and rapidly growing business conglomerates. The group is one of the most esteemed business houses for over 10 years for its adherence to strong values and business ethics. The business operations of the Civil Group currently encompass Real estate, Housing, Finance and Trading. Looking forward, the Group is focusing to steer forward its business by adopting new technologies and innovation. The Group aims to revolutionize the series of gigantic projects in selected sectors. Anchored in Nepal and bonded to its traditional values and strong ethics, the Group is building a strong base of business which shall accomplish greater business augmentation through excellence and innovation, while balancing the interests of its shareholders, its employees and wide society. Established by Icha Raj Tamang, the Group's vision was inspired by the spirit of hard work, perseverance and excellence. The Group's chairman Icha Raj Tamang heads a team of leaders who are steering the Civil Group to a position of leadership while preserving the group's values.

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CE CONSTRUCTIONS

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Driven by our dream to be active participants in the socio - techno development of the country and guided by our core values of integrity, honesty and hard work, CE, 22 years since its establishment has grown into a multidimensional/multinational organization serving sectors in: Construction, Consultancy, Construction Management, Manufacturing, Education, Finance, Health and Hospitality. As they strive to be the most trusted names in each area of our operations, construction remains their forte. Founded in 1992, the foremost establishment of CE, CE Construction is an organized industry that offers services in general contracting, construction management and design consultancy for projects of all kinds. Drawing on the significant construction experience and project management expertise of their people, they have firmly planted ourselves on the leading edge of innovation and have succeeded in creating a special niche. Today, the company prides itself in the quality and reliability of its work and the personal attention that each of its projects, small or big, receive. Owing to this reputation, CE Construction has had the privilege of leading some of the highest profile projects in the country and outside. The areas of our operation reflect their vision of socio techno development of the nation. Initiatives for knowledge, skills and technology transfer, creation of infrastructures, and opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship are our ways of sowing seeds for an economically vibrant tomorrow. Their diversification into their preferred lines of businesses through associate ventures has been through partnerships allowing us to leverage on our core strengths; together, these operations offer synergy to CE's overall performance. Traversing the uncertainties of yesterday and prepared to face the challenges of today, they are due to their vision, philosophies and working modality, and most importantly due to our people. They value their people. CE belongs to its staff as much as it belongs to its directors. This “Sense of Belonging” is reflected in their everyday action – in the way they recognize deserving performance, the provision they have for involvement in the decision making process and the many opportunities for career growth with them. Likewise, “Lifetime Involvement” is our unique way of saying they will always value their relationship with you and that your opinion and experience count. Lifetime Involvement is CE's promise to keep open to its staff, avenues for involvement in the organization's activities even after their active employment age. TRUST, TRANSPERANCY AND TEAM SPIRIT: These are the 3 T's that CE believes will make the company a well organized system with satisfied employees and consequently, satisfied clients. 'Sense of belonging' and 'life time employment' are CE's unique way of gaining the trust of its employees and furthering their team spirit. 'Sense of belonging' implicates that CE belongs to the employees. CE assigns jobs to its employees as per their physical and mental conditioning for as long as they wish to work For those employees that show a 'spark' CE has been known to provide them with practical training and opportunities within CE, as well as help them start their own venture with CE's management expertise.

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ZAMEEN.COM

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Zameen.com is a team of dedicated and talented individuals with an experience of more than a decade in the field of providing integrated platforms for trading in various sectors. With offices operating in the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, USA and Pakistan, our latest venture of Zameen.com has been at the forefront of providing services in the field of real estate and property trade in Pakistan. They are committed to being the leader in the field of providing a platform for all individuals and organizations involved in real estate trade and development in Pakistan. Zameen.com is rated as one of the top platforms by search engines in the field of real estate and property trade in Pakistan, which is a testimony to their reputation and dedication. They run an integrated real estate platform offering a wide array of quality property investments ranging from residential and luxurious to commercial options which include homes, villas, apartments, flats, farm houses, residential lands/plots, commercial lands/plots, shops in markets and plazas in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and throughout Pakistan in more cities than anyone else. Their services are not only restricted to buying and selling in real estate accommodation and property but also encompasses home, villa and shops rentals. Zameen.com specializes in an extremely qualified and personalized service tailored to each client's requests and needs. In order to service these needs, we constantly evaluate properties and review the market maintain complete knowledge of each individual property in Pakistan to ensure that our client's/customer's proposal is in sync with the going market rates. They welcome their customers to search for real estate for sale and rent to buy/rent from private sellers and above all from estate agents throughout Pakistan. For the benefit of their customers, they also specialize in real estate consulting services and hold and maintain complete databases of real estate in all cities of Pakistan especially properties in Karachi, properties in Lahore and properties in Islamabad, and cover all aspects of the home moving process including residential property sales and lettings, property management, personal and mortgage finance, Land and New Home Sales. They maintain records and in-depth knowledge of both the industry and the local area so we are here to provide all the help you need when you move home or decide to invest in a property in Pakistan. Their mission and license to operate is your satisfaction. A full time staff of over 50 employees with dedicated and specialized job responsibilities with functional heads holding masters degrees from well-reputed and foreign institutions wish to deliver excellent customer service and share the extensive knowledge of the local property market. They use their skills and experience to help you in any domain of real estate.

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CHOHAN ESTATE

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Chohan real Estate was established in 1985.This company was formed keeping in mind the growing desires of the people and the demand to owe own house. No one better than us could have capture the dreams and requirements of the people of Pakistan. With 28 Years of Professional experience we take pride in having the highest performance level in our industry. They set Standards and are committed to being world class by their professional attitude, cutting edge marketing tools, their unparalleled team of qualified agents, and the ability to provide exceptional service to our clients. As you grow and your needs change, they are there for you. They understand, they listen and they love helping people find the place, the space and the home that works for them & for that reason Their aim is to provide clients with high-end residential, Rental and commercial facilities to meet the needs of modern families, businesses and communities. At Chohan they are committed to developing projects modified to the needs of the market and the expectations of their clients and partners, whilst at the same time enriching these projects with their vision, aims, and values. They deal in buying and selling services of residential houses, commercial buildings, residential and commercial plots as well as vacant farm lands. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, or simply in need of exceptional real estate service, you can count on Chohan Estate for making it happen. They offer all type of rentals services, whether you're looking to find homes, apartments, villas, offices or other properties Chohan Estate can quickly and easily help you fill in your vacancy requirement. They are also providing the construction services to our prestigious clients by making houses, and commercial plazas. Their experience allows us the flexibility to customize their services to meet individual builder needs. They deal in developing of land for making housing societies, commercial plazas, clubs, parks, schools, hospitals and restaurants to enhance the scope of living in a healthy and secure environment and to cater for the housing needs of people by offering quality living.

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ACE RENT

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Ace Realty strives to help its customers feel at home. Ace Rent helps foreigners living in Korea to carry on life in Korea as they have done in their home countries through its comprehensive service package. They will always do their best to satisfy our customers. The real estate agency Ace Rent is a well established firm experienced in property finding, especially, they specialized in, relocation service as well. The place where you can find reliable, professional and quality services relating to every aspect of real estate agency services including sales, purchase, lease and management of residential and commercial properties. They also have a vast database of privately sold properties that are never released on to the open market. They will personally take you to view a shortlist of those selected properties through our web-site. If you are from overseas we upload detailed pictures of the properties including all rooms and features, and will be send it to you as needed. With the comprehensive services we offer, all of their clients are special, and are treated like members of the family. Their extensive knowledge and experience in serving the needs of a vast variety of expatriates from every conceivable culture, combined with their sincere desire to help, and their solid business practices, have enabled them to meet the needs and demands of a diverse clientele during their entire stay in Korea. Every detail related to your relocation is considered from a professional assessment of your needs: finding and showing you properties, helping you with all the details of your contract, fully personalized services including assistance in arranging necessary utilities and essential services, advice and recommendations on how and where to find what you need, orientation to your new life in Seoul, etc. They assure you will be provided with the best quality They are confident that we will help you with any and all situations that may arise during your contract term. Ace Rent and its extensive network will always be there for you when you need them.

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PRIME LANDS GROUP

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Owning a beautiful land is everyone's dream. At Prime Lands they have made it their mission to make this dream a reality. If your plan is to obtain a plot of land, to build a home for you and your family, they can offer you a choice of the best land options in the country, together with a host of support services that includes legal and financial support, to make your dream come true. With their extensive experience and market presence they can give the best options in the country, for your land and housing requirements. Currently they are present in 16 out of the country's 25 districts giving you a choice in deciding where you would like to build your home. They have a customer base of over 65,000, which is ample proof of their credentials in the highly competitive real estate market of Sri Lanka. In addition, they are proud to place on record that by end 2013, they had successfully completed over 1,000 real estate projects, while their ongoing data base of projects amounted to some 272 land projects that were in the process of being marketed. From their initial start with just four employees, they have now expanded into over 150 employees and diversified into a number of different business sectors. Today the Prime Lands Group of companies comprises: Prime Lands (Pvt.) Ltd, Prime Homes International (Pvt.) Ltd, Prime Grameen Micro Finance Ltd, Master Minds Advertising & Consultants Agency. Since their humble beginnings in 1995, as a very small real estate venture with just four members of staff, within the past 18 years, they have made our vision of continues growth and non-stop improvement a tangible reality. Despite all odds and the many challenges that have come our way, they have continued on their journey to achieve their goals. Today, it gives me great pride to state that they have grown to become the largest and most reputed real estate company in Sri Lanka. Their success over the years has been guided by their far sighted, strategic vision and their single minded commitment towards professionalism. Their long term vision has ensured a clear growth path to guide the company throughout the years, and into the future. Their commitment to the highest standard of professional ethics and industry best practices in all their dealings, has sealed their reputation for unparallel professionalism within the local real estate sector. They have also ensured compliance with all relevant legislation in all their activities. Their professional service standards, coupled with a strong customer focus, have created an unrivalled competitive advantage that has been the key to our success. They have already set our sights on achieving a turnover target of Rs 25 billion by 2020 and positioning Prime Lands among highest corporate echelons rewarding 25 companies in Sri Lanka. Their ultimate objective is to become a company of international standard, offering the highest quality of services to their clientele. In this journey, they are committed to bring the best value to all their stakeholders, ensuring their satisfaction in parallel to their growth.

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BHOOMI

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Bhoomi- www.bhoomi.lk is an exclusive e-market place created to promote Sri Lankan real-estate business locally and internationally. Their aim is to create one common platform to satisfy all real-estate needs of buyers and sellers. They hope that you would take the maximum advantage of this breath catching opportunity to make your transaction happen at your fingertips. Within the Bhoomi.lk website, you may find links or references to third party materials and third party websites outside the site. In the sections "Services" and "Advices", they provide you with free information. The real estate ads that are posted on Bhoomi have been drafted with the utmost possible care and are regularly updated. All texts, data, photographs, video, messages or other materials posted on the website are the sole responsibility of the person from which such content originates. They strive to make Bhoomi.lk available to you 7 days a week and 24 hours a day, they have the right, anytime and without any notice period, to interrupt the access to the website for technical or other reasons, as well as to stop offering our services. In case this happens, in no event shall we be liable for these interruptions and for the consequences that might derive thereby for you or for any third party.

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OBEROI REALTY

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Their impact on life is all-encompassing, be it the comfort of a home, efficiency in the office, recreation, shopping or space to learn and grow. At Oberoi Realty it is a constant quest and an abiding commitment to ensure that the relationship between these spaces and the lives ensconced in or around, feel truly enriched - enhanced by understanding what a discerning lifestyle demands. Enhancing lives is almost a cultural constant, a lens through which we envision our every project and each minute detail in it - they are committed to ensure that the experience is rewarding. Mumbai, the ever-evolving and reverberating city, is in a constant quest for spaces that can not only accommodate but also build efficiencies for its everyday flight of ambition and purpose-led growth. In the Eighties, the city witnessed a dramatic and paradigm shift in its equilibrium from the southern island towards the suburbs. New enterprises, office spaces and the highly-educated, upwardly mobile, 'red- blooded' rich demanded world-class living spaces in the emerging areas of Mumbai. It is in this backdrop that Oberoi Realty took its roots, over three decades ago with a view to redefine living - delivering the cutting-edge with best global parameters to match or surpass. Over the past three decades they have built growth and high-stature through consistent high-design and quality parameters that have truly made a significant difference to ease, comfort and efficiency to lives that interact with or inhabit these spaces. They have developed over 36 projects at strategic locations across the Mumbai skyline aggregating about 6.5 million sq. ft. of spaces. With another 24 million sq. ft in the making, they have aggressive plans for upcoming projects in various parts of Mumbai and other regions. Innovation in they offerings combined with an emphasis on contemporary architecture, strong project execution and quality construction have helped them transform into a brand to reckon with. By partnering with the best in the world and India, they continuously keep themselves abreast with changing global and national trends. In order to achieve the scalability required to undertake large developments, they outsource work to leading international and domestic consultants in the areas of architecture, design, engineering and construction. For over three decades now, Oberoi Realty has been an insignia of trust, transparency, cutting-edge technology and differentiated service in the Real Estate sector in Mumbai. Rooted in values, their growth and respectability have both been built on adherence to their vision, mission and the eight pillars they stand on, in all we do and deliver. The vision of their company is an actionable, purpose-led ideal that has a real and significant bearing on their deliveries and their conduct. They are committed to ensuring that our offerings are revolutionary, ahead of the times, benchmarked against best global trends & practices and built around their discerning customers' needs. They ensure that the ecosystem they operate in, the society around and all people who experience, engage or align with any aspect of the spaces they create, truly feel the differentiation and positive impact on quality of life.

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GODREJ PROPERTIES

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Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation and excellence to the real estate industry. The company is currently developing landmark projects in 12 cities across India. Established in 1990, Godrej Properties Limited is the first real estate company to have ISO certification. With projects that span across the country, the company's upcoming development covers over 8 million square meters. To create landmark structures, Godrej Properties collaborates with outstanding associates and reputed names. The company aims to deliver superior value to all stakeholders through extraordinary and imaginative spaces created out of deep customer focus and insight. Established in 1897, the Godrej group has grown in India from the days of the charkha to nights at the call centres. Our founder, Ardeshir Godrej, lawyer-turned-locksmith, was a persistent inventor and a strong visionary who could see the spark in the future. His inventions, manufactured by his brother Pirojsha Godrej, were the foundation of today's Godrej empire. One of India's most trusted brands, Godrej enjoys the patronage and trust of over 400 million Indians every single day. Their customers mean the world to us. They are happy only when we see a delighted customer smile. With 7 major companies with interests in real estate, FMCG, industrial engineering, appliances, furniture, security and agri care - to name a few - our turnover crosses 3.2 billion dollars. Though Godrej is a renowned Indian brand, 20% of the business is done overseas. Their presence in more than 60 countries ensures that their customers are at home with Godrej no matter where they go. With brands you can believe in, service excellence that you can count on and the promise of brighter living for every customer, Godrej knows what makes India tick today. Today, we're at a point in Godrej's history when our amazing past is meeting up with its spectacular future head on. Godrej is learning and relishing being young again. The corporate governance framework of our organization is based on an effective independent board and separation of the board's supervisory role from the executive management team. The Board has twelve directors, out of which six are independent directors with distinguished careers in government, academia, and business. In recognition of GPL's strong corporate governance practices, Accommodation Times presented Godrej Properties with the 'Corporate Governance of the Year' award for the year 2008. In 2004, when the CII Godrej Green Business Center was inaugurated, it was the single highest LEED platinum-rated building in the world. CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre has expertise in offering advisory services to the industry in the areas of green buildings, energy efficiency, water management, environment management, renewable energy, green business incubation and climate change activities. The centre sensitizes key stakeholders to embrace green practices and facilitates market transformation, paving the way for India to become one of the global leaders in green businesses by 2015. Godrej's responsible stewardship of the vast mangrove holdings it owns in Vikhroli has been unanimously praised. The vast expanse of mangroves serves as a critical lung to the city. Godrej Properties Ltd. views its upcoming development, Godrej Garden City, which is one of only two projects in India and sixteen worldwide to be chosen by The Clinton Foundation to partner with them in the goal of achieving climate positive development.

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PURAVANKARA LTD.

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Since its inception in 1975, Puravankara has believed that there is only one mantra for success: Quality. This credo combined with uncompromising values, customer-centricity, robust engineering, and transparency in business operations, has placed it among the 'most preferred' real estate brands in both residential and commercial segments. The Company has grown from strength to strength, having successfully completed 36 residential/commercial projects spanning 7.80 million square feet. Currently, it has 29 million square feet of projects under development, with an additional 88 million square feet in projected development over the next 7-10 years. An ISO 9001 certification by DNV in 1998 and a DA2+ rating by CRISIL are testament to Puravankara's reputation as a real estate developer of the highest quality and reliability standards. The Group commenced operations in Mumbai and has established significant presence in the metropolitan cities of Bangalore, Kochi, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Mysore and overseas in Dubai, Colombo and Saudi-Arabia. Puravankara has the distinction of being the first developer to obtain FDI in the Indian real estate industry through its joint venture with Singapore based Keppel Land Limited, the property arm of the 54% government owned conglomerate, Keppel Corporation Limited. The joint venture company, Keppel Puravankara Development Private Limited, has on-going housing projects in India. Puravankara prides itself on continual innovation to meet evolving market needs. Provident Housing Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary was launched in 2009, to cater burgeoning demand in the affordable housing segment. Currently, nearly 12 million square feet of projects are under development. As demand continues abated, the company plans to expand its presence in this segment. The Puravankara Group Companies has the distinction of being awarded 'finaliste, International Prix d' Excellence –1998' for its project "Purva Park" in Bangalore. The award was adjudged under the group residential category by FIABCI, Paris, the International Federation of Real Estate. Puravankara also bagged the Realty Plus Excellence Award - 2012 in the category 'Popular Choice Developer of the Year: Residential.' Ravi Puravankara, Chairman, received the 'Lifetime Achievement' award. Jackbastian K. Nazareth, CEO, was deemed "Most Enterprising CEO." A workforce of over 900 skilled personnel, including 205 engineers and in-house architects fuel the organization's vision of delivering quality products to its consumers. At Puravankara, all their endeavors revolve around just one entity – their customers. Their need, dreams and aspirations are pivotal to our decisions. They call this “The You Philosophy”.

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Hospitality is making your guests feel at home, even though you wish they were

" - Unknown

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WILD CHINA

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WildChina is a premium, sustainable travel company based in Beijing. Started in 2000 by Mei Zhang, a native of Yunnan Province and a Harvard MBA, WildChina offers distinctive, ecologically sensitive journeys to all corners of China. WildChina creates bespoke trips highlighted by rich personal interactions and superior access to experts and venues. They cater to an exclusive and sophisticated clientele interested in exploring the real China off the beaten path. At WildChina, adventure and luxury are synonymous, meaning that they bring comfort to a truly distinctive experience. They plan every trip with the knowledge that their guests expect the highest quality of service and pride themselves on their meticulous attention to detail. Whether interested in seeing an untouched landscape or exploring an iconic site in a unique way, WildChina's journeys will undoubtedly allow you to Experience China Differently! WildChina enables clients of all types to experience China differently with their personal, customized programs. Whether its a private tour, a school group or a corporate organization, WildChina's journey and destination management expertise will provide you with truly unique experiences. WildChina specializes in delivering exciting culture and adventure trips for individual and small group travelers to China's many far-reaching provinces. Their aim: to help you discover the real heart of China, un-commercialized, armed with real insights from best-in-class guides, and all done in absolute comfort and ease. Whether it's hiking the shimmering terraced hills of Guangxi, visiting hidden Tibetan villages, attending the annual horse festival in Inner Mongolia, or biking the hutong alleyways of Old Beijing, they make every effort to include that extra something to help you get the most out of your China experience. No matter how remote the destination, we always maintain their uncompromising level of service excellence, comfort and client safety. With WildChina, private, educational and corporate clients experience China differently. What does that mean? As pioneers in luxury adventure travel, their journeys and programs are responsible, sustainable, thorough, detailed and unique. Their work is entirely driven by customer satisfaction, and it shows in the quality of their journeys that put them above other China tour operators. To really understand a country, one has to meet the people who live there. Very often, with a goal to scale and standardize operations, the travel industry takes out the opportunities for travelers to meet local residents. WildChina takes the opposite approach. They bring you into people's lives and homes to see how they live and work. In cities like Beijing, their guides take you to a home tucked away in the hutongs (traditional alleyways), where you can share a meal or join a Chinese paper-cutting session. Clients chat and exchange ideas and traditions. In small villages like those in Guizhou, they bring you into a home or to the rice paddy field, where farmers are working. Here, they invite you to roll up your pants and step into the field to join them. Through this level of sharing and participation, one leaves China with a much greater appreciation of the similarities and differences among us all.

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TOP VIEW HOLIDAY

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Top View Holiday Travel and Tours, Head Office (abbreviated to TVH) was founded in 1992, and Located in the capital of China, Providing both inbound and outbound travel services. For years, TVH has established stable and efficient business relations with more than 300 travel agencies in over 30 countries and regions and made reservation for Fit and Group from Australia, American, Canada, Europe, Indonesia, Philippines, Pakistan, Malaysia, Mid-East, Turkey, Tunis and India and so on. Over the past years, they constantly operated large number of groups with high-ranking customers in golf tours, trade fair tours, industry tours, agriculture tours, exchange tours, honey moon tours, Events and deluxe cruise tours. During the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, TVH successfully entertained the Official Broadcasting Team from India and many other countries. During these years, TVH handled more than 200 thousand overseas visitors from all parts of the World. TVH has established subsidiary in Shanghai, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and several offices in Xi'an, Guilin, Chongqing and other major cities. They maintain sound business relationships with various categories of hotels which can meet your demands, budget and taste and any your reasonable Beijing Top View Holiday Travel & Tours 2 needs. And they have introduced a series of colorful and salable tourist products, many of them being initiative and classic products in the China's tourist trade. They are well received by the tourists. In addition to on-line functionality, they have invested heavily in their central call center and client support infrastructure to ensure that you benefit from the most efficient assistance possible. TVH guarantees that everything about your booking will be right, or they will work with their partners to make it right, right away. And they look out for you from the very moment you book with TVH. In order to improve their service, they pay very careful attention to their customers' opinions about their service. A service evaluation form is provided after each segment of a tour for customers to rate the service received. They rely on feedback on the service provided by their local travel agencies, their personal inspections and customers' testimonials for selection of sights and attractions, hotels, restaurants, etc. Under the guidance of TVH Group Corporation's strategic development target to become an enterprise possessing a flagship position in the Chinese travel industry, TVH will continue to work hard and to achieve gradually its great aspirations to become the most competitive travel agency, the strongest transnational tourist operator across the country and one of the most prestigious tourist brands in the world.

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CHINA INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SERVICE 167

China International Travel Service Limited, Head Office (abbreviated to CITS) was founded in 1954, through its 60 years of development, CITS has been blooming from a foreign affairs reception unit at its early stage under the State Council into a large state owned key enterprises group integrating all inclusive services in the travel industry. For decades, it has sustained a high reputation in the international tourism market by continually offering quality service and developing new products, which fully demonstrates its role as a leading enterprise in China's tourism industry. CITS owns a national network with 122 CITS branches and sub-branch offices across the whole country to provide service wherever people travel within China. CITS is a prestigious trademark of high value in China and is the only tourism company among the country's Top 500 Enterprises, with its real assets worth RMB 10 billion. CITS is the first industrial member of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in China and is the Chairman of the China Association of Travel Services (CATS). Besides, it has been admitted into such international organizations as PATA, IATA, and ASTA. In 2000, it successfully passed the ISO9001 Authentication of its quality service system. In 2004, CITS merged with China Duty-free Group, incorporating it into the CITS Group Corporation. As a leading land operator in China, CITS has been cooperating well with many governmental authorities, as well as relative organizations and associations. Besides handling the regular tours, CITS also performances: Special Interest, Adventures Tours, Business Forums or Formulization Inspection Tours, Governmental Relation Visiting Tours, Incentive & Conference Tours, Educational Training or Study Programs, Science and Technology Exchange Programs, VIP or Application for Special Treatment, Luxurious Package, The Society Exploration Tours. Even at a critical time, only CITS Head Office is fully supported by the government on resources in priority for the market promotion and production. Today CITS takes more DMC (Destination Management Company) functional role to launch the products for partners. CITS tour programs of seat-in coach with guarantee departures at minimum 2 people are welcomed by many partners. The programs includes almost all popular tourist resorts of China, like Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guilin, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Yangtze river cruises; ethnics of Yunnan, Lijiang, and Shangri-la; the silk road; the fairyland of Jiuzhaigou valley; train expedition to Tibet; chimney mountains of Zhangjiajie; yellow mountains with its unique cultural heritage villages. CITS is dedicated to bringing their business partners and cooperators an array of marketable travel products and services, thus to bring partners to a success in their own business. CITS here promises you again: they are committed to serving their clients with the best value, attention to detail, flexibility, price promise, and excellent service. CITS is not only organizing the regular tours, but also handling special interest tours, business tours, student exchange programs and other travel-related service by its privileges of the resources: huge business volumes for inbound and outbound tours, the favorable or exclusive contracts with all hotels nationwide and other supplies, a huge number of well trained tour guides, a nationwide efficient network of 124 branch or sub-branch offices in china, the reliable reputation & responsible system, cautious with safety and security always, a huge resources of the central and local government levels, ministries & foundations, a resources of the industry associations and the social research institutions, new economic development zoon, high-tech & industry demonstration zoon administration & projects, top 20 universities in china for exchange programs, the investment consulting firms & finance companies and agents, CNTA and provincial tourism administrations, national Olympic center, sports training school and Chinese language school for study, airlines & charters, visa issues, immigrations & customs

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PANGKOR LAUT RESORT

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Pangkor Laut is a privately owned island located three miles off the West Coast of Malaysia along the Straits of Malacca. This piece of paradise has been 2 million years in the making, and here you will find one of the world's premier resorts nestling in the shade of forest giants as old as the land. You will find no other resorts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just secluded bays curled around pristine beaches, evening skies woven with colour, and a deep sense of serenity reserved exclusively for our guests. A combination of luxury, natural beauty and age-old wilderness woven together to produce an environment where peace and magically memorable moments are the currency. Of the island's 300 acres, only a fraction has been developed to house the Resort and its eight Estates. Wooden buildings blend seamlessly into the forest as if nature had been the architect dictating how walls curve around foliage, and roofs open up to allow trees to continue on their journey to the sky. Nature is respected here, almost revered, and it rewards visitors in ways that simply need to be experienced. Pangkor Laut Resort is located on the privately owned island of Pangkor Laut 1.6 km off the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is a truly tropical isle with rocky outcrops and white sandy beaches fringed by a beautiful rain forest which thrives in the tropical climate. Malaysia Airlines operates international flights from major destinations around the world to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Sepang. From Kuala Lumpur, you may continue your journey by land or by air towards Pangkor Laut. Those traveling to and from Singapore also have the option of flying into Ipoh Airport or Skypark Subang Terminal (formerly known as Terminal 3 Subang) via Firefly and continue the journey by land towards Pangkor Laut. Comfort, warmth and contemporary elegance find a unique home on the private island of Pangkor Laut. This one-of-a-kind resort nestles comfortably into its jungle island habitat, offering guests beautifully appointed accommodation. Signature Sea Villas stand elegantly on stilts above playful waves, while the Garden and Hill Villas place you within a few steps of nature's abundance. In wide-verandaed villas high amidst the hills, nestled within lush gardens or perched just above the ebb and flow of whispering tides, you can contemplate the majesty of a sunrise or the tranquility of a sunset painted across the sky just for you.

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APPLE VACATIONS

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Apple Vacations was founded in 1996 by Dato Desmond Lee-San JP and his partner Managing Director Mr.Koh Yock Heng (Koh-San). It first started as an inbound, outbound, ticketing and MICE travel agency, and later on developed into a prominent icon as “Japan Tour Expert”. Once Japan tours are mentioned, one would think of Apple Vacations ~ The No.1 Japan Tour Operator. After conducting numerous market surveys and internal studies, their management had decided to extend their travel services from Malaysia to Singapore. The newly established Apple Vacations Singapore PTE.LTD (AVS) has officially kicked off its operation on July 2011. Apple Vacations Singapore (AVS) is positioned to be one of the major travel service providers and Japan Travel specialists for Singapore market. With vast experiences, AVS will continue to provide “In-depth” or “tailor made” itineraries for their customers. And the Japan package tours namely “One-stop Travel Concept” is a new concept, which committed to provide Singapore travellers a new experience in tour packages to Japan. Despite of being the professional of Japan Tour, AVS also intends to provide creative itineraries that offer enjoyable experience in greater value around the world. And let's not forget to mention that they've also established a branch in Jakarta 2 years ago, which is to serve and to share our experience of Japan tour with APPLE VACATION'S Japan Seasonal Tour Packages. Japan was a popular destination in the 1980s due to promotions and former Prime Minister Dr, Mahathir Mohamad's Look East policy. Then came the 1990s when Japan implemented strict visa regulations following numerous cases of tourist who overstayed. It put people off and outbound traffic to Japan slowed to a trickle. The 1997 economic recession had a silver lining as airlines offered Lee huge discounts due to the low demand. The Japanese also like to engage you to share with them. For example, when you enter a supermarket, they'd ask you to sample their food before you buy. These impressions gave them ideas. To them, travelling is an experience. They cannot just sell a package to a customer. It makes a difference if you get them to participate and experience the local life.” Lee decided to offer three types of vacations: standard tours, tailor-made packages, and in-depth tours which focus on single destinations or explore a single theme like Lee's hugely popular Sakura (cherry blossoms) tours. We love to place our customers at Ryokans, small family-owned Japanese inns, so that they can really experience local life. For winter trips to Hokkaido, you can go skiing and experience the snow on the slopes, or soak in an onsen, a natural hot spring.” The Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) has acknowledged that Apple is the leading Japan outbound tour operator, handling over 12,000 Malaysian travellers to the country annually. Some customers have booked Apple's Hokkaido summer tours for five years in a row as their annual holiday. Business dipped following the March 11 twin disasters; Apple had reimbursed over RM5mil worth of bookings for Japan. Recently, it was the first agency to resume offering Japan tours. Confidence in Japan is picking up, with some of the autumn tours being fully booked.

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ORIENT ESCAPE

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Orient Escape Travel (OET) A full-service travel agency dedicated to providing corporate, leisure and meeting management services extending to global insurance coverage as well as exclusive services tailor made to their specific requirements. Their aim is to achieve clients' goals for cost management, cost reduction and customer satisfaction and to explore their products and services and discover the way to a quality travel programme. Founded in Year 1985, OET has grown at a steady pace to become one of the leading travel agencies in the Asian Region offering comprehensive travel solutions. OET is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advance Synergy Berhad, a company listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. Orient Escape Travel (OET) embraces a business philosophy promoting the importance of Honour, Integrity and Strength of Character; and aims to become a leading corporate ticketing service provider and Incentive & Convention Management Planner in the country. OET's primary goal is to be recognized as a premier travel company providing Quality Customer Service Satisfaction with innovative travel products for travelers; and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction OET promises an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction whilst forging mutually beneficial smart partnerships to last a lifetime. OET places a premium on communication so their representatives can fully understand the customers' needs. This understanding allows us to serve their customers by becoming partners in achieving their individual and business goals and ideals. Getting our customers to their destination and back is only half the job accomplished; they go further by seeking to provide verifiable value for customer satisfaction.

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THE OBEROI (DUBAI) 175

The Oberoi Group, founded in 1934, operates 30 hotels, a Nile Cruiser and a Motor Vessel in the backwaters of Kerala. The Group has presence in six countries under the luxury 'Oberoi' and five-star 'Trident' brand. The Group is also engaged in flight catering, airport restaurants, travel and tour services, car rentals, project management and corporate air charters. Oberoi Hotels & Resorts is synonymous the world over with providing the right blend of service, luxury and quiet efficiency. Internationally acclaimed for all-round excellence and unparalleled levels of service, Oberoi hotels and resorts have received innumerable awards and accolades. A distinctive feature of The Group's hotels is their highly motivated and well trained staff who provide exceptionally attentive, personalised and warm service. The Group's luxury hotels have established a reputation for redefining the paradigm of luxury and excellence in service amongst leisure hotels around the world. Trident hotels are five-star hotels that have established a reputation for excellence and are acknowledged for offering quality and value. These hotels combine state of the art facilities with dependable service in a caring environment, presenting the ideal choice for business and leisure travellers. At present there are ten Trident hotels in India. These are located in Mumbai at Bandra Kurla and Nariman Point, Gurgaon (Delhi National Capital Region), Hyderabad, Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Cochin, Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur. The Oberoi Group also operates a Trident hotel in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah. The Oberoi Dubai is a contemporary luxury hotel that embodies height, light and space and overlooks the iconic Burj Khalifa. The hotel is located within minutes from Dubai Mall and Dubai International Financial Centre. The 252 spacious, luxurious and elegantly appointed rooms and suites convey a warm and welcoming ambience. Timber floors, rich fabrics, hand-tufted rugs and specially commissioned artwork further accentuate the elegance of the room. The large floor to ceiling windows provide an abundance of natural light and magnificent views of the Dubai skyline. The Oberoi, Dubai offers exquisitely appointed venues for meetings, conferences and weddings. Exemplary cuisine, personalized Oberoi service and attention to the smallest detail ensure meticulous planning and a successful conclusion to all meetings and events. The hotel's elegant ballroom accommodates up to 450 guests. The 26th floor is dedicated to meeting rooms and an executive board room, all offering spectacular views of the Dubai skyline.

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AIRLINK INTERNATIONAL UAE 177

Airlink is one of the leading providers of supply chain solutions, combining international Air and Ocean Freight with comprehensive ValueAdded Logistics Services and Supply Chain Services. Thanks to its in-depth industry know-how and professional work force, Airlink provides integrated end-to-end solutions tailored to its customers' supply chain management requirements. Airlink is committed to the freight industry and continues to re-invest in infrastructure and development. Today, the Airlink group has an impressive turnover in excess of 250 Million USD with offices across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Lebanon. Backed by an extensive integrated network, Airlink provides total door-to-door management and control support with the highest level of communication and information. Airlink has kept pace with developments in the country to build a strong foundation for the business moving forward into new areas and a new age. Airlink is one of the regions' most successful travel, transport and logistics organizations. They are proud of their achievements and their staff. They understand that they have to continue to strive for the highest standards of quality, excellence and value in an increasingly competitive market.

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AL RAIS TRAVELS

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Al Rais Travel & Shipping Agencies, is one of the largest independent travel agencies in the UAE, has grown since its commencement of operations in 1977 into a large travel and shipping agencies group offering a diverse range of outstanding Travel, Tourism and Cargo's services on everything from a simple flights booking, holidays packages and logistics related requirements to every corners of the globe. It is the General Sales Agent for 19 international airlines including Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Kenya Airways, Continental Airlines to name a few and has 27 strategically located offices throughout the country. Al Rais Travel uses its vast resources to provide innovative and cost effective travel solutions to business and leisure travelers to all parts of the world. Their expertise in sourcing, planning and implementation provides our clients with viable options to their requirements. With a strong global networking and reliable service providers in place, Al Rais Travel provides a hassle free holiday or business trip anywhere in the world. Al Rais Holidays caters not only to direct customers but also provides support to customers visiting the outlets on the Al Rais network who are unable to reach the Holidays office. Al Rais Holidays wide range of international holiday packages as well as in house tailor made packages to worldwide destinations are available to all individual and corporate clients. Al Rais Rent-A-Car, established in 2002, provides a smart fleet of top models economical and luxury vehicles including sedans, 4WDS and vans. Services include: daily, weekly, monthly car rental packages, corporate leasing, chauffer driven cars, VIP limousines and airport transfers. The services of this division can be obtained directly or through all Al Rais outlets. Al Rais Cargo, started in 1983 today, is one of the largest independent cargo agencies in the UAE providing cargo and freight forwarding services to destinations worldwide. With strategically located offices and warehouses in Dubai and other Emirates, Al Rais Cargo offers a diversified range of freight services and all other associated value added services including door-to-door delivery of consignments. Al Rais Cargo operate a state-of-the-art logistics centre spread over 20,000sqm with 19,000 pallet positions in Jebel Ali Free Zone. It offers a "one stop shop" freight and logistics solution including outsourcing opportunities to major corporations worldwide, warehousing and inventory management (WMS) solutions, and third party logistics effectively catering to customer requirements under one roof.

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SHANGRI-LA HOTEL (BANGKOK) 181

You lay back on your long-tail boat, totally relaxed, as it winds its way down the Chao Phraya River towards your destination - Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok. Your boat arrives at the hotel. With a warm smile, the porter leads you to your room. You are enchanted by what you see. The luxurious room has a Thai-inspired dĂŠcor with high ceilings, chandeliers and spacious balconies offering memorable views of the Chao Phraya River. Silk and teak finishings add an elegant touch. Your eyes close gently in the relaxing whim of the boat and you recall all the day's wonderful activities. Shopping at shiny malls, charming boutiques and open-air markets. Visiting the Grand Palace and marvelling at its magnificent architecture and intricate designs. Breathing in the aroma of street food as tuk tuks zoom around you. Watching saffron-robed monks bow low before giant Buddhas in serene temples. It is time for dinner and you head back to the hotel's Salathip Restaurant, where you settle into a traditional Thai teak pavilion. Graceful Thai dancers perform while you enjoy cuisine prepared with fragrant spices. Now for something which you've been looking forward to all day. You check into the hotel's multiple award-winning CHI, The Spa, at Shangri-La. You indulge in the Tsangpo Ritual, which includes the signature CHI Balance Massage to quiet the mind, balance the energy and invigorate the senses. As you lay in the spa suite relishing the feeling of utter bliss, you feel truly grateful for all the pleasures you've experienced today. And it all began at the exquisite Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok.

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MANDARIN ORIENTAL ( BANGKOK)

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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world Increasingly recognized for creating some of the world's most sought-after properties, the Group provides 21st century luxury with oriental charm. Above all, Mandarin Oriental is renowned for creating unique hotels through distinctive design and a strong sense of place, luxury hotels right for their time and place. The Group regularly receives international recognition and awards for quality management and legendary service hospitality. The Group began with the opening of its flagship property, The Mandarin, in Hong Kong in 1963, which soon built up an enviable reputation for luxurious service. In 1974, Mandarin International Hotels Limited was formed as a hotel management company. The Group's intention was to expand into Asia and operate hotels that would reflect the standard of service synonymous with their property in Hong Kong. In 1974 the company's hotel interests expanded further through the acquisition of a 49 percent interest in The Oriental, Bangkok. The Oriental was already a legendary property and acknowledged as one of the world's great hotels. Through the management of both The Mandarin in Hong Kong and The Oriental in Bangkok, the Group was in an unusual position of having two "flagship" hotels whose names represented the best in hospitality. In 1985, the Company rationalized its corporate structure by combining these two prestigious properties under a common name, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Since the 1990's the Group has expanded globally and now operates, or has under development, 44 hotels representing close to 11,000 rooms in 25 countries, with 20 hotels in Asia, ten in The Americas and 14 in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. In addition, the Group operates, or has under development, 13 Residences at Mandarin Oriental connected to its properties. In addition to the registered trademark logo for the Group, all Mandarin Oriental hotels are encouraged to find their own unique fan to reflect the individuality of their property. Each hotel's fan is sensitively linked to the environment in which it resides, taking into account the exclusive attributes of the culture in each location. Colors, designs and prints are carefully chosen in collaboration with local artists, historians and graphics experts. Originality also plays a key role in determining the desired fan for each hotel. They will strive to understand our client and guest needs by listening to their requirements and responding in a competent, accurate and timely fashion. They will design and deliver our services and products to address their needs. In fact, they are committed to exceeding their expectations by surprising them with our ability to anticipate and fulfill their wishes.

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A & F TOUR TRAVEL COMPANY 185

A&F Tours Travel Company Limited, established in 1999 is a reliable tour operator and travel agent in South East Asia, located in Bangkok. They offer our clients all categories of hotel, sight-seeing land arrangements, overland tour especially holiday package tour to our home Thailand and around South-East Asia; Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. They offer as well tours to China, India, Nepal and Bhutan. Their office is located on Silom Road Opposite CP Tower or around the famous Pat Pong area and close to Sala Daeng Sky Train Station where you can easy access and it is comfortable for clients. A&F Tours Travel Company Limited has a network of companies in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Bhutan and China. Therefore they can provide the most competitive price for any arrangement made through them.

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DIETHELM TRAVEL

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Diethelm & Co was established in Bangkok in 1906 and a great affinity was established between the Swiss Diethelm family and the Bangkok nation. This was underlined by a personal visit from His Majesty, King Bhumibol Adulyadej to the Diethelm Pavilion erected at an International Trade Fair in Bangkok in 1956. Along with the auspicious visit of His Majesty the Diethelm pavilion caused a sensation with its Soda Fountain, which provided Ovaltine and Bear Brand Milk, serving over 60,000 cups over the period of the show. In 1957 a fierce commercial fight was won and Diethelm & Co Shipping Department, out of which grew Diethelm Travel was appointed by Swissair as their travel agent in Thailand. Swissair had identified that in Diethelm's years of presence in the Far East and specifically Thailand they were in a position to be extremely resourceful and enterprising in their dealings with the Thai people, who Diethelm viewed as partners, in their enterprise to open the gates of commerce and had developed a relationship built on trust, knowledge, service and integrity since their arrival in the country in 1906. Diethelm Travel soon realized that they could not be run profitably without selling foreign airline tickets and their own sightseeing tours â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which they started to do. This, unfortunately, ruffled some feathers among local Swissair management at the time and led to Diethelm Travel and Swissair going their separate ways. Diethelm Travel was born in the multi-dimensional arena it covers today and took up residence in 1957, at 311 Suriwongse Road. The first group of package travellers from Hotelplan Munich, numbering 65, landed in Thailand on 28 December 1959. In January 1960, a similar group arrived traveling with Kuoni. Diethelm Travel thrived as word spread of the surprising and exotic splendors of Thailand and the friendliness of the Thai people. Arrivals grew steadily and Diethelm Travel's business flourished alongside it. Lasting friendships were formed between the company and Thai. Companies and their teams building on the long history of the Diethelm parent company in the kingdom. One of their major changes to Diethelm came in the 1970s with the formation of Diethelm Marketing Services. While the name changed later, first in 1994 to Diethelm Tours, and then again to DITS Travel in 2001, and finally to the founding of the holding company Diethelm Travel Group on 6 August 2002, Diethelm Travel's core business and vision have remained the same - servicing the needs of corporate and leisure travellers throughout the kingdom and beyond delivering Journeys of a Lifetime. The company grew rapidly in the 1980s as Thai tourism boom took off in earnest. By 1987, the Government of Thailand's landmark "Visit Thailand Year", Diethelm handled 100,000 tourists for the first time. This exquisite set of stamps was produced to publicize the culture and local tradition of various regions of Thailand. That business continued to build the basis for further expansion in the 1990s as tourist arrivals grew rapidly. Diethelm Travel's first steps outside Thailand came in September 1991, when the company opened its office in Vientiane, Laos. In October 1992, Diethelm Travel Cambodia opened its doors in Phnom Penh, the year the company was also voted Best Inbound Operator by TTG/PTN. By 1993, Diethelm Travel had expanded in Laos from the capital to Luang Prabang and in Cambodia to Siem Reap. In 2012, Diethelm Travel Hong Kong opened to also service our guests in this destination. In 2009, Diethelm Travel Singapore opened, fulfilling a long standing wish to be represented throughout the Southeast Asian Peninsula. Diethelm Travel regularly wins industry plaudits, including the World Travel Award and the TTG Travel Award. They pride themselves at being at the forefront of the inbound tour operator within the regions they serve and have many years of experiences, knowledge and expertise in our field.

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INDONESIA TRAVEL PLAN 189

Indonesia is a solid cluster of tropical islands, each with its own unique people, culture, architecture and religion. It has everything - jungles, rainforests, lakes, active volcanoes and paradise beaches. During your Indonesia travels, you'll meet the friendly locals in their saddle houses, cycle through terraced rice paddies, and watch the sun rise over some of the world's most beautiful temples. They've selected small-scale accommodation with local character that reflects the culture of Indonesia, set in atmospheric locations such as paddy fields, tropical gardens and secluded beaches. Their experienced Indonesia travel specialists will help you build a completely independent Indonesia travel itinerary including Bali, Java, Sumatra & the Nusa Tenggara islands. They offer you the chance to build your own Indonesia holiday, using their wide choice of bite-sized Indonesia tours usually lasting between two and three days. Choose from over 30 tours on Sumatra, Java, Bali and the Nusa Tenggara Islands. If you want to arrange your Indonesia travel before you arrive, but you don't want a group tour, they offer the perfect solution. You can create an action-packed Indonesia trip or something more laid back, it's completely up to you - arrange as little or as much as you like. You'll travel independently across Indonesia by private car with driver, train and boat. If you need some inspiration, they also offer a number of suggested holidays in Indonesia. They can organize your flights to Indonesia in combination with your land arrangements. This will give you the convenience of booking everything under 'one roof'. They'll also ensure that your flights to Indonesia are suitably co-ordinated with your Indonesia Travel Plan, as well as the peace of mind that your holiday is covered by ATOL. The price of flights to Indonesia will vary of course according to which time of year you wish to travel, how far ahead you book and how flexible you are with your dates. Indonesia Travel Plan has the expertise and great airline deals to come up with the best possible flights connections at the best prices available. As an online tour operator, they work quickly and efficiently behind the scenes. Simply note down the Indonesia travel tours or suggested holidays in Indonesia and submit your enquiry via our online quote request form. Alternatively, contact them and they'll send you a no-obligation quotation called an Indonesia Travel Plan.

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ARCHIPELAGO INTERNATIONAL 191

In 2011 Archipelago International received certification for the quality management system, ISO 9001 : 2008. ISO 9000 is a quality management system and is designed to help organizations ensure they meet the needs of customers and other stakeholders. The standards are published by ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, and available through National standards bodies. Third party certification bodies provide independent confirmation that organizations meet the requirements of ISO 9001. Owners of an Archipelago branded property can instantly access an established management and marketing system and apart from saving time and money, they are buying into instant expertise and knowledge, completely bypassing the learning curve as well as drastically reducing the likelihood of making very expensive and public mistakes in the early stages of operation. The number of services and amount of support we give depends on initial negotiations and the requirements of the owner or developer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; each package is specifically tailored to the individuals needs. From complete pre-opening services to architectural and interior design, our years of experience managing some of Indonesia's most profitable hotels can all be accessed by you. This period normally begins from two years to six months before the hotel's soft opening. Their team of experienced professional can help avoid costly mistakes in the initial design stages of a project by reviewing designs and working with the architects and interior designers. During this period they also prepares 'Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment' (FF&E) lists 'Operating, Supplies & Equipment (OS&E) lists. As well as this, their team prepares pre-opening budgets and working capital projections, soft opening and grand opening budgets as well as one year to fifteen year projections. Competition is fierce in the international hospitality business and to succeed, it is necessary to have truly creative brands that meet and exceed guests' expectations. The economic crisis has increased the value of branding and opens the door to a world of opportunities for hotel owners. In the past few years they have continued to build upon their reputation for outstanding service while growing their brands and expanding their offerings to meet the needs of their guests. Their brands have been created to be easily recognized and valued by their customers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; brands which connect with guests and result in increased sales and profitability.

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HYATT REGENCY (KATHMANDU) 193

Hyatt Regency Kathmandu is a 5 star luxury hotel and resort in Kathmandu, Nepal, set on 37 acres of landscaped grounds, and created in the traditional Newari style of Nepalese architecture. This beautiful hotel and resort is located in the metropolitan city of Kathmandu at Taragaon, Boudha, and on the road to the Boudhanath Stupa: the most holy of all Tibetan Buddhist shrines outside of Tibet, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is walking distance from the hotel - about five minutes away. The hotel is just 4 km (2.4 miles) from the Tribhuvan International Airport and 6 km (3.7 miles) from the city centre of Kathmandu. The hotel's 280 rooms and suites enjoy views of either the Boudhanath Stupa or the lush gardens and the surrounding mountain ranges. All rooms are well-equipped and spacious with a private bathroom, a walk-in shower, an in-room safe and a mini bar. Guests staying in Regency Club rooms and suites enjoy additional privileges and facilities like the boardroom meeting space usage, a dedicated concierge and evening happy hours. The hotel's four exciting restaurants and bars ensure the perfect dining experience with an array of cuisine options. The CafĂŠ features a show kitchen and serves international cuisine. Rox Restaurant is the hotel's signature outlet and features a show-kitchen with wood-fired oven, and serves traditional home-style southern European cuisine. Rox Bar features an island bar and offers a wide selection of beverages. The Lounge is a convenient and comfortable meeting venue and serves specialty beverages, light meals and an afternoon tea selection. The Terrace serves light food, healthy meals, salads, juices and refreshing cocktails. The hotel offers over 950 sq m (10,100 sq ft) of impressive meeting space, providing unparalleled business services to meet the needs of the individual business traveler, whilst catering to the diverse requirements of the customer. In addition to the meeting space, there are numerous outdoor venues available within the hotel grounds. Guests can stay fit at the hotel's fitness centre - Club Oasis, which features a well-equipped fitness centre, a health and beauty spa, two outdoor swimming pools (one for adults and one for children) an indoor and outdoor whirlpool, tennis courts and a 1.6 km (0.9 mile) jogging track.

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YETI TRAVELS

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In a complex world of business travel management, you need a partner with a keen understanding of your rapidly evolving travel requirements. You need a business partner with the resources, technology and experience to meet your company's objectives - while ensuring your travelers receive a consistently high level of service. With Yeti Travels Pvt Ltd, you will be partnering with an agile and experienced company who creates solutions to fit your travel needs. They look forward to you placing your trust in our ability. Yeti Travels Pvt Ltd is a privately owned Travel Management Company founded in 1966. By investing in trained, experienced and dedicated executives on board, Yeti Travels Pvt Ltd emerged as Nepal's largest Corporate Travel Management Company. With travel associates and corporate on-site personnel, Yeti Travels Private Ltd, serves both the corporate and leisure traveler with comprehensive travel management consulting all months of the year, 24/7. An expert in Travel Management Consultancy and the Official Travel Services Representative of American Express for Nepal, their integrated and global infrastructure provides intelligent analysis of travel data, consistent service delivery allowing your organization's corporate travelers with a broad range of resources to help them stay satisfied, productive and focused on their business/program objectives. Their comprehensive industry insight and strong, stable ownership allow us to guide clients through a rapidly changing and complex business travel landscape. Over 200 full time employees. Yeti Travels Private Limited human resource comprises not only of experienced ticketing professionals but also tour guides who are fully conversant in major international languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese. This helps provide personalized service to meet the needs of a wide cross section of clients from around the world. Yeti Travels staff are experienced, trained and prepared to coordinate as well as provide complex emergency assistance and evacuations.

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MARINA NEPAL TRAVEL & TOURS 197

After working on the field of Trekking & Touring we had chance to look deeply into the different society of Nepal. They visited many different families in the rural areas as well as country sides of Nepal. They were amazed by the warmth hospitality enthusiasm of the people but also saddened by shocking lack of education and Health program for the children. To help on the field of education for village children they built a team to work with rural villages to build sustainable solutions to their educational challenges. Marina Nepal Travel and Tours was established with the initiation of a group of professional Trekking and Mountains Guides and representatives from the field of Tourism in Nepal for protection and renovation of Natural and cultural heritages and also to work on health and education field throughout the country serving the quality service to the visitors to Nepal . Marina Nepal Travel and Tours is registered according the National Company Registration Act and it's Registered License No is: 1931-068 It received affiliation from NATTA the apex body of National Travel agents Organization working in Nepal. With a multidisciplinary team of Trekking professionals, and its supporters Marina Nepal Travel and Tours is committed to achieve a fruitful goal on the field of health and education and also protection and renovation of Natural and Cultural Heritages throughout the country by serving Quality services to the visitors to Nepal.

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WAQAS TRAVEL & TOURS

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Waqas Travel & Tours was established in 1985 by entrepreneur Waqas Ahmed. Mr Waqas Ahmed also served as Chairman of the Travel agent association's Pakistan (TAAP) from 2000 to 2001. Its Head office is in Islamabad & a branch office in the twin city of Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It is ranked amongst top 10 Travel companies because of its volume of business. Waqas Travel & Tours currently serves the Business travel needs of some 50 corporate accounts. They represent commercial, governmental, Non-profit and educational institutions with remarkable annual travel volumes. Waqas Travel & Tours has successfully contributed 27 years of its experience by supporting the evolution of the travel and tourism industry. It is high time to look back and thank every person who has contributed to its great success. This unique brand of the future travel will guide the customers as to where they should travel & how much they can afford for it & inspire them with holidays that suit them perfectly. They guarantee the lowest fares for holiday makers anywhere on the globe. Their experts will help in searching out the lowest available fares for best destinations to your ultimate enjoyment. They arrange everything from Worldwide Hotel reservations , Air, Tours, Transfers, Rental Cars & pilgrims. You will no longer spend countless hours responding to emails, faxes and phone calls, which they do it for your convenience a matter of minutes. Travel should be a fun, so make it & give us a chance to serve you for your memorable enjoyment. Quite Simple! Giving best services and assistance for every client and accommodating their various demands with their efficiency and professionalism complete satisfaction, they do realize that excellent service is more than competitive pricing in order to transform a good experience into an exceptional one. They look at your opportunities and challenges and design solution customized to fit you.

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PEARL HOTELS CONTINENTAL 201

Welcome to one of the most innovative hotels of Pakistan, where art and originality elegantly combine to offer you some rare spectacles. Located in a busy district, the sparkling facade and chic environment will fill you with wonder. Imagine an experience created to meet your every desire, where you are much more than a name on register - where service is not just a word it is a way of being. The style surrounds you and makes you feel sophisticated. You can actually feel the vibes of glamour, movie stars and intellectuals that give Lahore a vibrant history. Pearl Continental Hotel Lahore possesses a legacy that makes you realize that there is no place like this - yet your experience is essentially and uniquely yours. Pearl Continental Lahore also serves as a prestigious setting for special events, grand reception, ball and state banquet. Elegant setting, meticulous attention and efficient planning all contribute to a successful event with lasting memories. Certified Meeting Professionals and Event Planners work within your budget, and a range of rate plans for groups of any size. High on culinary creativity, we offer an extensive array of menus to choose from. Special themes, flower arrangements and matching décor for each event setting – they provide everything you could expect from the Pearl Continental Brand. Although Lahore may not be Pakistan's capital city, yet it wins hands down as its cultural, intellectual and artistic hub. If history and architecture are your passion, there is an evocative mix, from formidable Mughal monuments to faded legacies of the British Raj. For those in search of spiritual sustenance, Lahore has qawwali (Islamic devotional singing) and sufism (Islamic mysticism) influences to explore. Sumptuous delicacies and the Lahori spirit enliven the atmosphere along with your taste buds as you stroll down the dazzling mélange of restaurants. It has the bubblegum glamour of Lollywood cinema, shopping malls full of designer labels, cricket on the Qaddafi Stadium and much more. Both Old and New Lahore exert a beguiling charm on visitors as they unwind the secrets of the city's Mughal past in the labyrinthine streets of Old Lahore before emerging into the wide open spaces of New Lahore, with its ordered governmental vistas, multinational companies' offices and generous leafy avenues.

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SILK ROAD TRAVELS

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Isn't it great when you take a trip where people always with a welcoming smiley faces and they show you all the special places that you never explored. This is the essence of what Silk Road Travels does. A truly Sri Lankan and a high-quality travel company that designs tailor-made private tours in Sri Lanka. They are passionate Sri Lankans with extensive international and Local experience and operate their business 100% locally. They are dedicated to sharing the most authentic destinations and experiences in Sri Lanka with you. Their full service travel agency has been fully staffed with experienced travel agents to fulfill your travel needs. Weather traveling for tourism or for business, Leisure etc you will find their travel agents are always fully equipped to assist you in finding the best deals according to your desires. At Silkroad Travels Pvt Ltd, they do all the work for you. They just need you to tell them your interests and preferences and they organize an incredible vacation from A to Z, hasslefree, using hotels, transportation and services they know and trust. Explore their website and see why you should visit Sri Lanka, learn more about Sri Lanka and What are the places to travel while your stay in Sri Lanka and join us for unforgettable journey. A world of attractions presents itself to guests who choose to visit Sri Lanka. Whether it's the fun life on the beach or the various marine activities that are on offer Sri Lanka has everything you could ever possibly seek. Historic sites that are strong representations of the country's culture and history are also on offer to be explored. Examples include the World Heritage Sites of Sigiriya, the Rock Cave Temples at Dambulla, Anuradhpura and Polonnaruwa Ancient Cities. As a country boasting of an ancient civilization Sri Lanka has many cultural events and activates. One such prominent cultural event in Sri Lanka is the Perahara. This festival or parade features everything from elephants to an array of performers who impress the crowd with various feats and attire. This signifies the strong Buddhist heritage of the country as the parade actually has a strong religious basis. For those who are interested in Nightlife, Sri Lanka provides many night activities to indulge in. The capital Colombo comprises many post dusk activities, as the city boasts of various different clubs that cater to a wide ranging audience. Whatever you are choosing you are sure to find a night venue that is to your liking when in Sri Lanka.

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EXOTIC HOLIDAYS

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Exotic Holidays is one of the leading travel guide services in Sri Lanka. They offer travel guide service island-wide and know the best tourist attractions like the back of hand. Hailed globally as the pearl of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is one of the most exciting tourist destinations. As the best tour guides in Sri Lanka, they're determined to give you the most memorable traveling experience in your life. This is your one stop travel shop to discover and book the best tour packages Sri Lanka promises. Choose from a range of best tour packages in Sri Lanka or create one of your own and leave the rest to them. Contact us now and embark on an unforgettable Sri Lankan Tour today. Sri Lanka is a beautiful island located in the Indian Ocean beneath the Indian subcontinent and abounds in magnificent beaches, foggy mountains, awesome ancient monuments, vast sanctuaries of wild-life, dense rain forests and waterfalls and rapids. A small island nation with an age-old reputation for hospitality and a perfectly romantic landscape, Sri Lankan is an ideal destination for tourists from all over the world whether you long for tranquility or seek adventure and fun or wish to go sight-seeing or mingle with the natives and learn about their way of life. Fostered by Theravadhi Buddhism, taught by Lord Buddha, Sri Lankan culture is typically South Asian and is a perfectly harmonious blend The hallmark of Sri Lankan culture is that in it you find a harmonious blend of traditional customs and the modern way of life which enriches lives of Sri Lankans. There are as many as seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Sri Lanka. They include the ancient ruins of Anuradhapuraya and Polonnaruwa, the cave temples of Dambulla, the Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy and Sigiriya, the rock fortress believed to have been built by the patricide king Kashyapa where the storied frescoes and the mirror wall are found. The tropical rain forest called Sinharaja and the sea-washed Fort of Galle too are among the designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Because of their vast experience with major corporations and their travel needs, they can definitely make it easy for you when taking that all important business trip. They know that at times it is necessary to make last minute changes to your business travel. They pride themselves with going the "extra mile" when it comes to making those changes for you! EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE: When it comes to vacation planning, escorted and customized tours they are second to none! ...and you'll love their staff because they treat you like family! Just give us a call and you'll see! LEISURE TRAVEL: Leisure travel should be just that! ...Leisure! The last thing you need is the stress of having to take care of all the important details! Tell them exactly what you want and we'll do the rest. And, do it from the comfort of your home.

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Jetwing at its very essence is a family owned Sri Lankan company. There is a saying that â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best way to experience a country is by living with a local familyâ&#x20AC;?; and at Jetwing, it certainly holds true when you entrust your holiday in Sri Lanka with us. We stand out indeed, with a culture firmly rooted in family values which dates back to our founder, Herbert Cooray. Now, his two children continue tradition to give a visitor to our shores an opportunity to experience true, traditional Sri Lankan hospitality; and are ably supported by a family of associates who believe in passion, humility, integrity and tenacity. Founded in 1980, the Jetwing Family takes immense pleasure and pride in showcasing their home to visitors from around the world. With such diversity and variety, this little island provides ample opportunities for their professional and experienced team to cater to the discerning visitor. With many accolades received both nationally and internationally, by whom who have been mesmerized by the beauty of Sri Lanka and the hospitality of their people and the Jetwing team, they constantly seek to enhance it by carefully selecting other partner suppliers. Their mission is to ensure the best experience of this magnificent country, irrespective of budget. The Jetwing portfolio of companies includes Jetwing Travels, Jetwing Hotels, Jetwing Events, Jetwing Air, Jetwing Holidays and Jetwing Eco. As they say Ayubowan (may you live long), they also hope to see you visit us, over and over again. Both at home and around the world today, Jetwing is one of the leading names in the tourism sector in Sri Lanka. Resorts of untold beauty and experiences that one treasures for life have become their Marque and they are indeed proud of the achievements we gathered and the loyalty and the love they have earned from their happy clientele across the globe. The saga of Jetwing is one of classic entrepreneurship. In 1970, Sri Lanka, implemented a tourism master plan which marked its entry into the international tourism arena; Herbert Cooray, Jetwing's late chairman and a contractor by trade, received an opportunity to be associated with the tourism sector, when he was called upon to construct a hotel in Negombo. He rose to the challenge and built a small property of 6 rooms catering to the "charter traveller". The Jetwing umbrella of companies caters to a wide variety of clientele, from basic needs to customised, personalised service; they understand and offer it all. Through their three main divisions, Jetwing Travels, Jetwing Eco Holidays and Jetwing Hotels they have emerged as one of the leading hotel chains and travel groups in Sri Lanka. Their destination management arm, Jetwing Travels, specializes in organizing professional conferences, as well as being accredited air line representatives, whilst Jetwing Eco Holidays caters to the ever growing demand for nature oriented travel experiences, having contracted with a variety of hotels that suit the needs of their discerning clientele. Their luxury boutique hotels, Jetwing Lighthouse, Jetwing Beach, Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions and Jetwing Vil Uyana, all considered overambitious projects at the inception, are now flourishing properties which have received accolades and commendations both from within the industry and out.

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TAJ HOTELS, RESORTS AND PALACES 209

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries are collectively known as Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces and is recognised as one of Asia's largest and finest hotel company. Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group, Mr. Jamsetji N. Tata, the company opened its first property, The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Bombay in 1903. The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, completed its centenary year in 2003. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces comprises 93 hotels in 55 locations across India with an additional 16 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East. Spanning the length and breadth of the country, gracing important industrial towns and cities, beaches, hill stations, historical and pilgrim centres and wildlife destinations, each Taj hotel offers the luxury of service, the apogee of Indian hospitality, vantage locations, modern amenities and business facilities. IHCL operate in the luxury, premium, mid-market and value segments of the market through the following: Taj (luxury full-service hotels, resorts and palaces) is their flagship brand for the world's most discerning travelers seeking authentic experiences given that luxury is a way of life to which they are accustomed. Spanning world-renowned landmarks, modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts, authentic Rajput palaces and rustic safari lodges, each Taj hotel reinterprets the tradition of hospitality in a refreshingly modern way to create unique experiences and lifelong memories. Taj also encompasses a unique set of iconic properties rooted in history and tradition that deliver truly unforgettable experiences. A collection of outstanding properties with strong heritage as hotels or palaces which offer something more than great physical product and exceptional service. This group is defined by the emotional and unique equity of its iconic properties that are authentic, non- replicable with great potential to create memories and stories. Taj Exotica is their resort and spa brand found in the most exotic and relaxing locales of the world. The properties are defined by the privacy and intimacy they provide. The hotels are clearly differentiated by their product philosophy and service design. They are centered around high end accommodation, intimacy and an environment that allows its guest unrivalled comfort and privacy. They are defined by a sensibility of intimate design and by their varied and eclectic culinary experiences, impeccable service and authentic Indian Spa sanctuaries. Taj Safaris are wildlife lodges that allow travelers to experience the unparalleled beauty of the Indian jungle amidst luxurious surroundings. They offer India's first and only wildlife luxury lodge circuit. Taj Safaris provide guests with the ultimate, interpretive, wild life experience based on a proven sustainable ecotourism model. Vivanta by Taj Hotels & Resorts span options for the work-hard-play-hard traveller across metropolitan cities, other commercially important centres as well as some of the best-loved vacation spots. Stylish & sophisticated, Vivanta by Taj delivers premium hotel experiences with imagination, energy & efficiency. It's the flavour of contemporary luxury, laced with cool informality and the charming Taj hospitality. Created for the cosmopolitan global traveller and bon vivant, Vivanta by Taj Hotels & Resorts create experiences that will amuse, invigorate & inspire you. Vivanta revels in a spirit that presents the normal with an unexpected twist. Experiences which make you pause & appreciate the hidden beauty in life! It challenges your expectations of a hotel and unfolds multiple layers of delight. Innovative cuisine concepts, the smart use of technology & the challenge to constantly engage, energize and relax you all add up to make Vivanta by Taj the new signature in hospitality.

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Goibibo is one of the top 3 online travel aggregator in India. Goibibo's core value differentiator is delivery of fastest and trusted user experience. Be it in terms of quickest search and checkout flow; fast payments, settlement and refund processes. All this is backed by customer service excellence and innovations in our operations and back end. Goibibo enables travellers to search, compare and buy from across categories and width of travel suppliers comprising : air tickets, bus tickets; holidays, hotels and car rentals. Goibibo is also a leading app across mobile operating systems : iOS, Android and Windows. Goibibo takes pride in delivering these services at lowest prices in the market. It is these attributes that has enabled Goibibo to trounce hundreds of players in the online travel space. Goibibo is part of ibiboGroup that also owns India's No 1 online Bus ticketing platform, redBus.in. Goibibo is a B2C online travel aggregator, headquartered at Gurgaon, India. Goibibo is a part of ibibo group travel organisation that was founded by Ashish Kashyap in 2007. Goibibo.com was organically developed and launched by ibiboGroup in 2010. The platform enables travellers to search, compare and buy from across categories and width of travel suppliers comprising: air tickets, hotels & bus tickets. Goibibo's core value differentiator is delivery of the fastest and most trusted user experience, be it in terms of quickest search and checkout flow; fast payments, settlement and refund processes. Goibibo can be accessed via mobile app and available on iOS, Android and Windows. Goibibo enable consumers to search across major international and domestic routes. Consumers can search, compare and easily book from hundreds of airlines. Goibibo has real time integrations with all domestic airlines and international airlines. The travel portal offers hotel bookings under different categories comprising budget as well as luxury. Customers can benefit from real time booking services, instant refunds, cancellation and rescheduling among many other simplified booking options. One of the top ranked app on iOS, Android and Windows Consumers can download the apps for free and book flights, hotels and buses on the go. This is a wallet platform of Goibibo. This enables users to get instant refunds. In July, 2014 Goibibo did a commercial focused on driving hotel booking through their mobile app In the month of Feb. 2014 Goibibo caught the users attention with a catchy line "Bookings Done Dona Done Done". The idea being customers could get their booking done with ease and convenience at cheapest price.

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KUONI DESTINATIONS MANAGEMENT 213

Kuoni Destination Management is India's leading and most respected Destination Management Company. Its remarkable progress is the result of core destination management expertise, well-defined business principles and a rock solid reputation. Services offered by Kuoni Destination Management are backed by rich experience, tremendous destination knowledge, and a widespread network. Kuoni Destination Management enjoys excellent relationship with all the key stakeholders of its business â&#x20AC;&#x201C; airlines, hotels, tourism promotion boards amongst others. With 350 committed professionals offering personalized services, Kuoni Destination Management handles close to 160,000 clients annually. Kuoni Travel Group, India - a 100% subsidiary of the Kuoni Group - is the leading travel and tourism company. The company was formed in 1996 through the acquisition of SOTC, India's foremost outbound package tour brand and became India's largest travel company in 2000 through the acquisition of SITA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; India's No.1 Inbound travel brand. Kuoni India further strengthened its position in 2006 with the launch of 'Kuoni' India's only travel brand focussed exclusively on the luxury segment. Today, Kuoni India is active across virtually every travel segment including Leisure Travel, Business Travel, Destination Management Services, and Education. The company employs over 1,500 travel professionals. Kuoni Outbound Division Kuoni is the first and only luxury holiday brand in the country that exclusively caters to the unique needs of the luxury traveller. Taking holidaying to an all-new level, Kuoni offers enhanced and distinctive holiday experiences - complete with expert suggestions from a panel of Kuoni Certified Counselors. Kuoni India's key outbound travel brand is SOTC. SOTC was acquired by Kuoni Travels in the year 1996 and is a leader in all segments, namely Escorted Tours, Free Individual Travel, and Domestic Holidays amongst others. SOTC Corporate Tours is the leader in Incentive, Trade Fair tours and Sports. Kuoni Destination Management a division handles all segments of the incoming market under its umbrella brand Kuoni Destination Management, and its sub brands SITA and Distant Frontiers. Kuoni Business Travel Kuoni India's Business Travel Division is one of the largest Corporate Travel companies in India with 2 Centers of Excellence and market presence in 9 cities servicing the global travel needs of its customers. Kuoni India also supports the Mumbai Police in its endeavour to provide the nation its first police force dedicated to the safety and well-being of tourists, the Tourism Police. It has also partnered with the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and separately with India Tourism in various clean-up initiatives.

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Advances in the technology of telecommunications have proved an unambiguous threat to totalitarian regimes everywhere.

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Quick Heal Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a leading IT security solutions and an ISO 9001 certified company. Each Quick Heal product is designed to simplify IT security management across the length and depth of devices and on multiple platforms. They are customized to suit consumers, small businesses, Government establishments and corporate houses. Over a span of 21 years the company's R&D has focused on computer and network security solutions. The current portfolio of cloud-based security and advanced machine learning enabled solutions stop threats, attacks and malicious traffic before it strikes. This considerably reduces the system resource usage. The security solutions are indigenously developed in India. Quick Heal Antivirus Solutions, Quick Heal Scan Engine and the entire range of Quick Heal products are proprietary items of Quick Heal Technologies (P) Ltd. and are copyrights owned by the company. In 2010, Quick Heal Technologies partnered with Venture Capital firm, Sequoia Capital to boost its novel technology and business model. This resulted in an investment of 1.2 Million USD from Sequoia Capital. Internet and the digital world has become an indispensable part of human lives. Digital is taking over the physical means of storing and communicating information. This naturally implies that digital access should be accompanied by digital security. This includes tools that can be used to secure your identity, assets and technology in the online and mobile world. Since inception, Quickheal's goal has been to protect customer from Internet attacks and intrusion by outside hackers. They work towards providing digital security solutions that include antivirus software, firewalls, antispyware and data protection to name a few. The cloud security solutions range from mobile to desktop and from gateway to servers. Secure personal and corporate devices give you the freedom to communicate, travel, shop, bank and work using your digital identity in a convenient and secure way. They also believe that progress is possible only with a deep commitment to community welfare. Experts from Quick Heal conduct cyber safety and awareness workshops for school and college students, teachers and parents as an integral part of its corporate vision. Quick Heal's best antivirus range of products include: Quick Heal AntiVirus Pro, Quick Heal Internet Security, Quick Heal Total Security, Quick Heal Total Security for Mac, Quick Heal Total Security for Android, Quick Heal Security for Android Tablets, Quick Heal Mobile Security for Android and BlackBerry platforms and PC Tuner for SOHO Segment. The enterprise products also include Quick Heal Endpoint Security that provides management and control of virus protection on networks and caters to both SME and Corporate markets. With the introduction of Quick Heal Terminator â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Unified Threat Management Solution, the company has ventured into gateway security. The company continues to enhance and innovate computer and network security solutions through its strong customer-focused approach and continuous quest for outstanding quality. The company's ecosystem operates through wide marketing and a large network of distributors, resellers and system-integrator's. This network provides technical service and assists customers before, during and after sales. They also guide them in making cost effective decisions and help them in correctly using their Quick Heal product. The company has also established a reputation for strong customer support by using 24x7 inbound telephone center, SMS, Online Chat, Support Forum, email, Remote and On-site ground Support (where applicable).

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KNOWLARITY (INDIA)

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Knowlarity is India's largest cloud telephony company. Funded by Sequoia Capital, they have grown by leaps and bounds since their inception in 2009, powering more than 6,500 companies in India and abroad. Today, they have a presence in 65 countries. Their flagship products, SuperReceptionist and SmartIVR, can process over a million calls an hour. They are headquartered in Singapore and have offices in Gurgaon, Mumbai and Bangalore. The service was founded by Ambarish Gupta, graduate from the Indian Institute of Technology, in 2009 with the Small and Medium Enterprise segment as its primary target. Knowlarity has solved tracking and monitoring issues in the Mid-day Meal Scheme (a project for provision of lunch, free of cost to school-children, below the poverty line, on all working days) for the Government of Uttar Pradesh using a software called SuperCaller. Knowlarity is invested by the famed venture capital firm Sequoia Capital. There are massive number of SME in emerging markets but are underserved because of sales, marketing and distribution problems. We are solving this problem. Knowlarity has cracked open the problem by innovating around product, pricing and sales. In the short span of one year of launch of our products, we have couple of thousands of paying customers. We are on the way to build a billion dollar organization that will serve millions of SMEs in emerging markets in next 5 years. Knowlarity have constantly been receiving awards - from Nasscom top 10 companies in 2012, Deloitte 11th fastest growing company in India to Red Herring top 100 companies in Asia.

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FORADIAN TECHNOLOGIES (INDIA)

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Foradian Technologies is the world's leading provider of enterprise software solutions for education institutions. Their products and services are used by thousands of educational institutions worldwide for all administration, management and learning related activities. Their product Fedena is a complete student information system in cloud. User friendly School ERP for the next generation of education institutions. Their other product Uzity enables organizations to teach and learn using the power of internet. Uzity is a global university where people have the ultimate freedom to teach and learn anything they want in any pace they prefer. In April 2009, Official Launch of Foradian Technologies Pvt Ltd. Founded by a team of eight childhood friends and their mutual friends as a webdesign company with a special focus on creativity In May 2009, Foradian started development of custom student information system to a school. Initially named as "Foredu" and later rebranded as "Fedena". Focus on simplicity and usability. In August 2009, Foradian got first successful test run of Fedena in a school in Kasaragod, Kerala, India. It was a simple student information system with only four modules. In November 2009, Foradian Tintumon.com, a social networking website for Malayalees launched as a hobby project and went viral. User base exploded and was reported by all popular media in Malayalam. In March 2010, Arvind, CTO of Foradian and the brains behind Fedena, gave a presentation on "Project Fedena and Why Ruby on Rails" at RubyConf2010 - India. The first part of the presentation was about the birth of Fedena and why the team chose Ruby on Rails for its development. The second part was about the team's experience on ROR and the advantages and disadvantages for coding and deploying. The third part of the talk described why we give Fedena free of charge as open source software to the community. In April 2009, Version 1.0 of Fedena released to public as open source which started a new revolution in education technology software. Everyone loved Fedena at first sight. Most importantly, Fedena was released under the business friendly license of Apache License 2.0. In July 2010, As soon as the new Indian rupee sign symbol was approved, they published a free font on their blog. The font and the blog became a viral phenomenon with 5 million visits in just two days of the launch of the font. There were 10,000 downloads within an hour and so they created an improved version of the font and uploaded it. They created two versions within 24 hours of the announcement of the symbol. The third version of the rupee font was released at the end of July In August 2010, the Project Fedena team was invited to give a talk on Pedagogical Freedom - Debian, Free Software, and Education for DebConf10 Columbia University, New York City. Also, Version 2.0 of Fedena codenamed "Magic" is released after one long year of non-stop coding and optimizations. Human Resource and Finance modules are now available in the open source version. In August 2011, Fedena 2.1 released with extensive new functionality. A new icon set was designed. Major enhancements implemented in the Finance and Human Resource Module. Also, Project Sampoorna began - a school management system project, implemented by the Education Department of the Government of Kerala to automate the systems and processes of over 15,000 schools in the state. Sampoorna is developed by IT@School Project using the open source version of Fedena. Through this project, the government saved more than $10million annually.

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IKEN SOLUTIONS (INDIA)

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Iken Solutions is a software product company specialized in intelligent business systems backed by hybrid Artificial Intelligence techniques (expert system, case-based reasoning, neural networks and genetic algorithms). Iken Solutions develops Artificial Intelligence (AI) backed software. The company provides end user experiences for the digital world (mobile/online). Iken Solutions is an IIT Bombay research spin-off formed in 2005. In 2006 "Cellent" started working with "Iken Solutions" in the development of an intelligent VAS[disambiguation needed] technology platform, "Mooga". As a result of this joint venture Iken then acquired from Cellent Technologies the Mooga solution and the Cellent team joined Iken's management team. Finally, in 2008, "Altergaia" a technology investment and consulting company in Latin America joined the global Iken management team. Mooga is a Business Intelligence 2.0 framework to cater Personalized experiences on an N=1 basis using hybrid Artificial Intelligence techniques. Mooga uses machine-learning techniques along with business rules, hence it can adapt to any situation where personalization is the key. It acts like a backbone to make consumers' experience intelligent across different types of verticals such as telecom, internet, IPTV, DTH, e-commerce, banking, insurance, financial services etc. Decision makers can also use it to understand and analyze consumers to the granularity level of N=1 across each domain. Mooga finds its applications in multiple areas. Few of them are personalization, recommendation, campaign management, customer life cycle management, customer care, fraud management, credit analytics, billing, etc. Mooga acts as a middleware and can be integrated with any operational system using APIs or web services. It uses transactional databases and hence there is no necessity to have data-warehousing system separately. Iken was rated among Top 25 Start-ups. Courtesy: The Smart Techie, May 2010. IKen Solutions was one of the 8 NASSCOM Innovation Awards 2008 Finalists. It was selected by Microsoft to participate in Le Web '08 as one of the Top 10 innovative startups in the world. It was rated first at the Tie-Canaan Entrepreneurial Challenge 2008 (out of 140 companies). Mooga won Silver Award for "Best Technology Innovation" at the Mobile Content Awards 2008. IKen Solutions was acknowledged as a Microsoft BizSpark Company.

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VIZURY INTERACTIVE SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. 225

Everybody loves the internet. Next to the wheel, it is considered one of the greatest human inventions that helps bring people closer. Vizury helps bring brands closer to online markets and capture not just eyeballs, but also their attention and imagination. Established in 2008, they work with some of the best known online brands in 27 countries across industries such as travel & hospitality, eCommerce, healthcare, automobile, and classifieds Vizury's workplace culture encourages out of the box thinking and a healthy disregard for the impossible. Vizury is what it is, because of it's people. It's tremendously exciting and rewarding to work with a group of extremely talented and motivated individuals who constantly challenge them to stretch beyond their comfort zone. They are extremely focused on delivering vertical specific solutions rather than a one-fitsall approach. They have built intricate industry-specific features into their products. They provide enterprises a fully-managed service as opposed to a self-serve model where you need to create, deploy and manage everything yourself. All their customers are big online brands with millions of unique website visitors and are most comfortable working with their prolific account management model. Only when a retargeted user buys something on the advertiser's website, they charge the latter for the result. As a result, managing inventory, ad spend and by correlation, the advertiser's ROI, is the most important imperative for us. They constantly look at user and campaign data to understand how to optimize their customers' marketing spend. Their team of nerdy, data scientists will deliver you insights that help increase your ROI. One look at their display templates and research on ad formats and you will know they are the creative team you always needed. One on one personalization for every impression as they believe every buyer and his / her need is different. As a result we bid for every impression individually, based on their complex bidding algorithms. Their creative dynamic ads are shown to the user based on his or her known need and browsing behavior on the site. Cross and up-sell almost at will! You may have offices in 20 countries and they in 10. But your customers could very possibly be anywhere. Their media reach is truly global and local at the same time. No matter where your customer might be located, their 'glocal' (global + local) media reach ensures your display ads still make it to their screens.

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MCARBON TECH INNOVATION PVT LTD. 227

mCarbon is a leading technology solutions innovator delivering context-aware offerings that enable communication service providers to enhance usage and retention and create superior customer engagement. They believe in delivering innovation as a designed outcome which reflects in their solution areas; cross sell and up sell offerings like talk time, data commerce platform, network marketing and customer value management (CVM) solutions. Their team has extensive global experience of handling various VAS and U&R products and services for many years. They serve as an enabler for independent application developers, who can develop on top of platform; significantly reducing their time-to-market. Founded in 2008, mCarbon is now serving more than 400 million users across various telecom firms. During the past 7 years mCarbon has expanded to serve its customer needs, establishing hubs in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Africa. They are a firm of pathfinders known for their functional expertise, industry foresight, and "sleeves rolled up" approach to working with their clients. As the telecommunications industry becomes even more competitive, operators are struggling to find paths to profitable growth. In this business environment, operators need to stop depending solely on metrics such as gross adds and market share to measure growth. Instead, they need to develop a capability they call customer value management (CVM) - a holistic way of evaluating individual subscribers in terms of their overall profitability, now and in the future. This capability covers subscribers at every stage of their relationship with their operator, and should be considered by mobile, fixed and integrated telecom companies. Relying on a combination of tactics, including customer payback period, budget rebalancing, tailored customer rewards and cross- and up-selling campaigns, CVM has the potential to boost EBITDA as much as 5 percentage points among certain customer segments, which is no small amount for operators determined to boost earnings.

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ROLOCULE GAMES PRIVATE LIMITED (INDIA) 229

Founded in 2010, Rolocule is an award winning mobile entertainment software company that creates a unique blend of world class games & next-gen game technologies used by millions worldwide, built by a diverse & talented workforce of artists, engineers, scientists & designers in Pune, India. It's mission is to entertain universally, by blending technology with art and creating most enjoyable experience for everyone. Rolocule strongly believes that art and technology often creates magic. Rolomotion received the 2014 Silver Edison Award for new innovation in the Entertainment category at the 27th Annual Edison Awards™ held in San Francisco on April 30. Competing finalists in the category included Logitech and AfterShokz. Edison awards™ often dubbed as “Oscars of Innovation” recognize innovation and creativity across industries globally. Rolocule was awarded the Top 10 emerging product companies' award in India by NASSCOM in November 2012. This prestigious honour was bestowed to Rolocule in Bangalore on the backdrop of NASSCOM product conclave 2012, marking Rolocule's entry into a unique club of successful product companies in India. College Wars was awarded the People's Choice Award at the International Mobile Gaming Award (IMGA) in March 2012. This prestigious award was bestowed to Rolocule's Game Flick Tennis in Barcelona on the backdrop of Mobile World Congress, making it the first game that is completely developed in India to win an International Gaming award beating likes of Jetpack Joyride and Infinity Blade. Rolocule was declared as one of the Top 15 Awesome Startup Workplaces. Rolocule creates console quality - casual games for next generation platforms like Tablets and Smartphones. Our games have been downloaded over 2 million times and are loved by our customers who have given us average ratings of 4.5/5 stars. Our games are created on our in-house proprietary advanced game engine RoloEngine and are powered by Rolocule research team. RoloMotion is a technology that converts your iPhone to a portable Motion Gaming Console using Apple TV. This breakthrough technology realizes the potential of the Apple TV as a complete home entertainment system also optimizing the lags experienced in airplay gaming by using our patented algorithms. RoloEngine has been a cradle of innovation for Rolocule that has helped foster all their games on iOS and Android. RoloEngine achieves realism using graphical and physics library by implementing, inventing and optimizing advance algorithms to achieve high end effects.

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REVERIE LANGUAGE TECHNOLOGIES (INDIA) 231

At Reverie Language Technologies enables text communication for complex languages of the world, on digital platforms. This includes all types of mobile phones, Set Top Boxes, Navigation devices, Appliances, etc. They specialize in pluggable solutions for complex languages that can be embedded into devices and applications. They currently support 32 Global Languages of the world, including 22 Indian languages, Perso-Arabic and South Asian languages. They make text communication possible in any language on digital platforms. They provide users the ability to read and type in any language of choice. They also provide automated contextual conversion of one language to several other languages. They provide solutions for text display, text input and automated content handling & conversions. Their solutions are for device manufacturers, application developers, content owners & providers, Pay TV middleware/service providers and any digital platform requiring multi-lingual communication. They create Tailor made end-to-end solutions, optimized for all digital platforms. They provide world's best display solutions for complex scripts, providing outstanding user experience Extremely low memory footprints with guaranteed 0 error in text rendering. Backed by a team of sharp minded people and dedicated researchers who have 40+ person years of core experience in language technologies, artificial intelligence and language processing capabilities, they have developed a unique and highly scalable platform that provides complete local language experience to the user. Along with the basic features like ability to read and write in local language, the platform is also capable of automated contextual text conversion, cross language search, text digitization, analytics and various other features that help them provide rich and complete experience to the users. They collaborate with device manufacturers (OEMs), application developers and content providers across business verticals and help them reach a large base of untapped users through instant localization of contents and user interfaces. The products have extremely low memory footprint, yet, deliver a very rich & highly efficient user experience across all range of devices. They are the fastest growing company in the segment, with top brands worldwide trusting Reverie for providing language experience. Over 100 Million devices worldwide already carry Reverie and over 100 Million words in various languages have been processed through their cloud platform. Their customers range from mobile chipset companies, mobile brands, consumer internet companies like travel & e-commerce, telcos, banks and several others.

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KNOLSKAPE (INDIA) 233

Knolskape is an award winning immersive gamification and simulation software company focusing on talent transformation. Using experiential learning products, we help organizations attract, grow and retain talent. Global Fortune 500 companies and Top-10 B-schools use Knolskape's products and solutions for on-boarding, training, assessments and talent engagement. Their core belief is that the best method of learning is by doing. Keeping with this philosophy, they develop engaging, immersive and real lifelike products and services such as business simulations, animated videos, case platforms and gamified e-learning. Knolskape has presence in Singapore and India, with clients across the globe. Knolskape is a NASSCOM Top 10 Emerge Company and the recipient of the Edustar award, IBM Top 5 Global Entrepreneur award and the Red Herring Top 100 Asia award. On the products front KNOLSKAPE has over 20+ experiential learning products across various functions of management education right from leadership to accounting. Some of the customers of KNOLSKAPE are Standard Chartered Bank, Cognizant, Volvo, Honeywell, L&T Infotech, Kellogg, INSEAD, ISB, NUS, MeritTrac, KPMG, Aon Hewitt etc., KNOLSKAPE is an academic computing partner of INSEAD, IMD, ISB. KNOLSKAPE has co-created world-class products with professors from INSEAD, Kellogg, NUS, ISB, MIT in a variety of management domains.

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WINJIT TECHNOLOGIES (INDIA)

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Winjit is an award-winning technology solutions provider with years of experience in enabling innovative tech solutions for organizations across the globe. Their team of experts can help you take your business processes efficiency to the next level. Their technological scope of possibilities ranges from conceptualizing, optimizing and developing conventional enterprise software systems to researching implementations of wearable technology. They are the foremost choice in enterprise mobile apps development providing customized solutions to meet the client's needs. Winjit develop and implement the latest technologies into viable business solutions for their clients. Winjit Technologies have followed this mobile evolution from the beginning. They assist organizations by developing and implementing innovative mobile apps that cater to their organizational needs. Winjit Enterprise Mobility Framework transforms business processes and increases operational efficiency. Their expertise in enterprise mobility has made them the foremost choice for enterprises. Embracing Oracle E-Business suite, Oracle EBS i-Notify helps business to accelerate the document approval process improving the overall process efficiency & productivity by facilitating workflow notification approvals using your Smartphone. In the world of digital age, where content is created in tonnes and at the speed of light, having an effective 'mobile first, cloud first' strategy for news publishing firms has become imperative. Any enterprise package be it SAP, Oracle EBS, SAGE and Tally 9 ERP while implementing for any industrial vertical caters to 80% of the requirement. There is an element of 20% that always requires customization . Content is King but the kingdom has very few worth ruling! There is content and there is the demand. But all dependent on the currency called Internet. For many markets, where mobility is leading changes. Winjit Technologies has proven expertise in enabling financial services to adopt technology the right way. From developing conventional desktop based applications, providing support for legacy systems to developing high end mobile application and cloud solutions; Digital Media-Winjit Digital Publishing is a leading Premium App Development & Content Strategy company. It has a large consumer apps portfolio across all modern mobile and tablet platforms. With a strong experience of working on product development lifecycle, Winjit offers end to end product engineering services for Independent Software Vendors. A complete suite of offerings developed specially for NGOs and IGOs across the world. Winjit NGO Solution is a complete workflow management system that encompasses different process and integrates different department offerings. Winjit has well established use cases in the healthcare solutions. They work closely with different divisions of Pharma and healthcare companies that help us to build solutions that are 'smartly' integrated with high end medical devices.

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NADHI INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (INDIA) 237

Nadhi was founded in 2008 with the core idea of bringing manufacturing style supply chain thinking to the construction industry, in the spheres of both technology and business processes. The founding team's academic backgrounds and professional experience is a blend uniquely suited to exploit the opportunities in this space. Kalyan Vaidyanathan and Ravi Mundoli have civil engineering degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and masters' degrees from Cornell University (Kalyan) and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst (Ravi). After a spell as a structural engineer in the field at Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger, Kalyan joined i2 Technologies, Cambridge, MA, USA where he was Product Line Manager managing the Scheduling product line. He took 3 enterprise software products from concept to commercial, and also has widely published on Lean Construction and technology issues for improving operational efficiency in construction including a book chapter in the Construction Supply Chain Handbook titled “IT Opportunities in Construction Supply Chain Management”. Ravi also worked at i2 Technologies, initially in their Transportation and Logistics group, and later was Release Manager for i2฀s Infrastructure Services group, responsible for creating the technology which enabled the seamless integration of i2฀s suite of supply chain management products. After i2, he led the team at YASU Technologies(acquired by SAP), Hyderabad which delivered multiple versions of their flagship product QuickRules. Nadhi's team of functional consultants and technologists reflect the multi-disciplinary nature of their approach to construction and comprises people with diverse engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, computer science) and management (business, construction) backgrounds with a wealth of experience in working in various geographies (India, USA, Singapore, Dubai) and industries. Their industry and academic advisors include some of the thought leaders in construction management in India and abroad, and they were incubated from the IIT Madras Research Park. Nadhi is the Chennai hub of the Institute for Lean Construction Excellence (ILCE), a pan-India industry body dedicated to revolutionizing construction practices in the country.

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MOBME WIRELESS SOLUTIONS LTD. (INDIA) 239

MOBME is a young and vibrant Mobile Internet company with a track record of providing Value Added Services for Mobile Phone users and Carrier Grade Solutions for Telecom Operators since 2006. Their deep understanding of the telecom ecosystem enables us to work closely with Governments, Brands & Enterprises in providing services to end-users over Wireless Devices. MOBME is a leading player in providing MGovernance Solutions in India & their implementation in Kerala was recently recognized by World Bank as one of the Best Practices globally. MOBME is also the first telecom mobile value-added services company to have a full-fledged R&D facility certified by the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Government of India. MOBME's core focus is Mobile Express, a plug & play Eco-System that combines the security & non-repudiation properties of Digital Signature Certificates with the convenience & simplicity of Mobile phones. MOBME holds the exclusive license of SIM based W-PKI solutions from Finland based Valimo Wireless for the Indian market. Valimo is a subsidiary of Gemalto, world leaders in Digital Security & Smart Card applications. MOBME had humble beginnings when the initial capital for starting the business came from selling mobile SIM Cards and recharge coupons to college students.[2] In 2005, the company was registered under the name Torque. It was the first student initiative to be incubated in Technopark, Trivandrum. Later, the company was renamed to MOBME. In Jan 2012, MOBME tied up with The National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), The Department of Science and Technology and Technopark, Trivandrum to set up India's first Publicâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;private partnership telecom Business incubator named 'Startup Village' at Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation Park in Kalamassery. This 'Startup Village' is modelled on Technology Incubators in Silicon Valley, United States and will focus mainly on student startups from college campuses.

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PLINTRON GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. (INDIA) 241

Plintron is a niche player in Enterprise Mobile Convergence (EMC) arena and has the telecom industry's most comprehensive roll-outs for MNOs, MVNOs and Enterprises. Its offerings include MVNA, MVNE, M2M, Mobile Wallet and Money Cards providing convergent voice, data and video across UK, Europe, Australia and America. The company currently has 700+ employees and services in 18 countries with delivery offices in Chennai (India), London (UK) and Sydney (Australia). Chennai is the headquarters for Plintron and also serves as the main delivery centre with support offices planned in Russia, Middle East and Africa. To create, deliver and propel futuristic trends for wider smart enterprises world community through Plintron's cutting edge solutions in global Enterprise Mobile Convergence. They have demonstrated consistent focus on service delivery quality. Whether you are looking to reduce costs, improve business-to-IT alignment, drive innovation, or reduce risks, PLINTRON has a reliable and mature service strategy and helps optimize client's infrastructure through standardized processes, adoption of IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework. Technological threats to data privacy and security are a source of deep concern. Customer data is vulnerable to data theft, with losses potentially amounting to millions of dollars. Security measures to protect such data are critical. Plintron is certified for compliance to PCI-DSS standard & pursuing ISO/IEC 27001:2005 Security Techniques. At all stages of our online top-up service, customer credit card information is processed through a secure network where their PCI compliant application is deployed.

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MINDTREE LIMITED (INDIA) 243

Mindtree is among the fastest growing technology firms globally with more than 200 clients and offices in 14 countries. They deliver amazing results: Helping 100 million passengers fly safely. Improving security and performance for one of the world's largest e-commerce stores. Unifying brand messaging and improving engagement for one billion consumers. Mindtree delivers technology services and accelerates growth for Global 1000 companies by solving complex business challenges with breakthrough technical innovations. Mindtree specializes in e-commerce, mobility, cloud enablement, digital transformation, business intelligence, data analytics, testing, infrastructure, EAI and ERP solutions. They engineer meaningful technology solutions to help businesses and societies flourish. They believe in the power of people. And the impact people can have on technology. Their roots grew from this belief that people with diverse points of view could come together to build a different kind of technology company. One that puts people who work with them,first. And this belief drives their vision for tomorrow to build technology experts who are focused on one goal: helping their clients succeed. Mindtree delivers technology services and accelerates growth for Global 1000 companies by solving complex business challenges with breakthrough technical innovations. Mindtree specializes in e-commerce, mobility, cloud enablement, digital transformation, business intelligence, data analytics, testing, infrastructure, EAI and ERP solutions. We are among the fastest growing technology firms globally with more than 200 clients and offices in 14 countries. Mindtree Foundation is a unit of Mindtree that works in the pursuit of better living for people with disabilities and enhancement in the quality of primary education. Mindtree Foundation was incorporated on 20 November 2007 under section 25 of Companies Act. Mindtree's employees, assistive technologies and associations with NGOs help to provide

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INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES (INDIA) 245

Indecomm Global Services is a leading global provider of consulting, outsourcing, learning, and technology services. With operations spanning across six countries in four continents, they leverage their practical and relevant technology platforms, process excellence, deep domain expertise, and strategic enterprise partnerships to deliver superior business results for their clients. Indecomm was founded in 2003 as a technology-enabled services company focused on high-speed document imaging technologies and automated data capture from structured and unstructured forms, with an innate ability to apply these technologies meaningfully to improve operational efficiency and customer experience. Over the years, they have expanded these technology platforms to handle complex business processes across a wide range of industry domains like mortgage, healthcare, banking, and retail. With a talent pool of over 3,500 associates across a global footprint of 21 locations (delivery centers, development labs, and offices), they provide comprehensive consulting, outsourcing, learning, and technology solutions across various business verticals. They have active business engagements with over 300 global clients, including 20+ Fortune 500 companies. The ability to work proactively with their clients across a wide range of services has helped them deliver unsurpassed value to their clients. The catchphrase, "partnerships@work," embodies the culture and the spirit that they endeavor to capture in every single engagement and interaction with their clients. Indecomm Global Services is the well-established leader in providing Consulting, Outsourcing, Learning, and Technology services. Since their inception in 2003, they have been focused on establishing ourselves as a technology-enabled services company. Their exceptional growth drew the attention of leading business magazines and, in 2005, they identified them as a company that would make a profound impact on a global scale in their line of business. They complemented their organic growth with select acquisitions to provide deep domain expertise, widen their scale of expertise and create a larger roster of customers. Amongst others, Mortgage Dynamics (2006) and US Recordings (2007) have been in operations for over two decades. They are backed by prestigious investors in Westbridge Capital, Tiger Global Management, and The International Finance Corporation (World Bank). Their dream run was impacted in 2008 when they went through their most challenging phase in their young history. The global economic crisis took its toll on many of their clients and, quite naturally, this had a profound impact on their business. Their collective introspection confirmed that, while they had built a truly global organization, they needed to channel our energies into further consolidating their technology platform driven processes that would strengthen their customer engagements by enabling higher productivity, improving customer agility and enhancing customer service. Their deep industry-specific knowledge continues to be a further enabler in developing forward-looking insights that anticipate and respond to future events. Amongst others, their platforms include ViewPoint©, InteleDocDirect©, Taxplorer©, eTitleExpress©, iMortgageMentor©, YellowPlatter©… all extensively used by our customers.

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Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account.

- Anne Wilson Schaef

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EKOHEALTH (INDIA) 249

Ekohealth is founded by Dr Akash S Rajpal, a Ramanujan Bose Social Impact awardee for his initiative to help reduce healthcare costs. Ekohealth is advised by prominent professionals with rich experience in varied industries and with pulse on the consumer plight. It has been founded by experienced healthcare professionals with exposure in public and private healthcare. The company is supported by a strong team of advisers with decades of experience in journalism, social work, pharmaceutical marketing, senior high court lawyer/solicitor and media personalities. Ekohealth has tied up with various big and smaller hospitals, diagnostic centres, dental clinics, doctors, and the chemists all over India* which will entitle the patients bearing the Ekohealth card amazing discounts, complimentary consultations, tests and reduction on all types of medical expense.. This will be very helpful specially to patients with chronic ailments like Diabetes, dialysis, chemotherapy, Thalassemia, hemophilia, etc. Ekohealth addresses the following main issue: 80% of healthcare spending is out-of-pocket. Low health insurance penetration in the market coupled with the rising cost of medicines and huge hospitalization bills discourage several patients from regular checkups, thus aggravating diseases and further raising the cost of treatment. 35% of all health insurance applications and mediclaim approvals are rejected. The reasons include age exclusions for senior citizens, and pre existing diseases like diabetes, hypertension. Even those who are insured do not get relief in routine OPD medical spends like medicine purchase, OPD consultation, doctor visits, lab tests, dental treatment, cosmetics, maternity benefit, infertility and many more such exclusions. The problem is worsened as there is no information on average pricing on various surgeries, medicines, test and rampant referral cut practice system. Ekohealth strives to force a better bargaining power with network providers to provide expensive surgical procedures and treatments at significant group bulk discounts. Hospitals will be able to do so as they would be able to bargain for larger volumes for implants and consumables from their vendors and removing any middle men referring unethical doctors. With more than 2000 network providers, Ekohealth is one of the largest network healthcare provider in the country. Ekohealth is proud to be associated with brands like Apollo Pharmacy, SRL Labs, Seven Hills Hospitals, Ruby Hall, Vasan Eye Chain, 1298 Ambulance, Nova Day care, and many more. Write to us on benefit@ekohealth.in to add yourself as a network provider or know more.

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BOMBAY HOSPITAL GROUP (MUMBAI) 251

Mumbai, the centre for quality medical care not only across India, but also the South Asia. A city that has a rich medical history. Situated in South Mumbai is the Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre, the medical hub of India's biggest metropolis. Established over five decades ago, in 1952, The Bombay Hospital was the result of the enormous philanthropy displayed by Shri Rameshwardas Birla, Founder Chairman of the Bombay Hospital Trust. It began as a 440 bed hospital whose objective was, in its founder's words, â&#x20AC;&#x153;to render the same level of service to the poor that the rich would get in a good hospital.â&#x20AC;? Today, the hospital has grown to house over 830 beds, some of the country's most advanced diagnostic & surgical equipment, and offers a comprehensive range of specialized medical services. The objective however, remains unchanged. Which is why 33% of the patients treated are in the general ward and pay only for their medicines and consumables. The free OPD at the hospital successfully treats in excess of 1,00,000 patients each year. Ever since it was established in 1952, the Bombay Hospital has instilled in its patients a sense of genuine trust. Trust that has been built by combining superior medical treatment with a caringly humane attitude. Which is why, in excess of two lakh people confidently walk through its hallowed doors every year, year after year. It is on this sound foundation that the hospital has based its pursuit of excellence in every field of medical specialisation. This has seen fruition in the form of the Medical Research Centre now known as the M P Birla Medical Centre. The Bombay Hospital presently ranks among the finest multi-speciality tertiary level medical centres in the country. The internationally renowned panel of doctors and consultants in every field of specialisation have, at their disposal, cutting-edge equipment. Supported by a highly trained and professional nursing staff. Little wonder then, that the Bombay Hospital attracts patients from every strata of society. Be it a factory worker from rural India, a high-flying executive from a multi-national company or the likes of former Prime Minister and Governor of Maharashtra. More over the Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre provides 4 buildings with 5,00,000 sq. ft. built up area, Total number of beds hospital contains are 725 beds, critical care and recovery area are 141 beds, total 24 operation theatres, 2500 full-time employees, 240 eminent consultants, 200 skilled resident doctors, and R D Birla International Cardiac Centre is the country's latest Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Complex, 20 recovery rooms, 4 dedicated operation theatres, Two cath labs & angiographies, 1200 surgeries and 4000 angioplasties & angiographies conducted every year. Department of Neurosurgery and Neurology has capability of treating all types of brain tumors and spinal surgeries, dedicated operation theatres, 18 post-operative beds in the recovery room, Equipped with Neuro navigation system, operating microscopes, CUSA.

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APOLLO HOSPITALS (INDIA) 253

At the behest of his father, in 1971, Dr. Reddy left behind a flourishing practice in Boston and returned to India. On his return he found the medical landscape in the country plagued by gaps in infrastructure, delivery and affordability. Things took a turn for the worse when he lost a young patient who just did not have the means to go abroad for treatment. The incident marked a cross road in Dr. Reddy's life and steeled his determination to get quality healthcare to India. He set the blueprint to build India's first multi-specialty private sector hospital. Undaunted and unfazed by the obstacles faced, Apollo Hospitals opened its doors in 1983 and ever since nurtured a goal which read as "Their mission is to bring healthcare of international standards within the reach of every individual. They are committed to the achievement and maintenance of excellence in education, research and healthcare for the benefit of humanity". In the 30 years since, it has scripted one of the most magnificent stories of success that India has seen. Not only is the Apollo Group one of the largest integrated healthcare groups in the region, it also did successfully catalyze the private healthcare revolution in the country. Apollo today has made every aspect of their lofty mission a reality. Along the way the journey has touched and enriched 39 million lives who came from 120 countries. Apollo Hospitals was the forerunner of integrated healthcare in Asia, as well as globally. Today, the group's futuristic vision has ensured that it has been in a position of strength at every touch point of the healthcare delivery chain. Its presence encompasses over 10,000 beds across 51 hospitals, more than 1500 pharmacies, over 100 primary care & diagnostic clinics, 115 telemedicine units across 9 countries, health insurance services, global projects consultancy, 15 academic institutions and a Research Foundation with a focus on global clinical trials, epidemiological studies, stem-cell and genetic research. Over the past three decades Apollo Hospitals' transformative journey has forged a legacy of excellence in Indian healthcare. The Group has continuously set the agenda and led by example in the blossoming private healthcare space. One of Apollo's significant contributions has been the adoption of clinical excellence as an industry standard. Apollo pioneered the concept - the group was the first to invest in the pre-requisites that led to international quality accreditation like the JCI and also developed centres of excellence in Cardiac Sciences, Orthopaedics, Neurosciences, Emergency Care, Cancer and Organ Transplantation. Along with excellence the Apollo philosophy rests on the pillars of technological superiority, a warm patent- centric approach, a clear and distinct cost advantage and an edge in forward-looking research. Apollo's spectacular success rests on sustained commitment and investments in each of these pillars. The Group continues to break new ground in adopting new technology. From leveraging new age mobility, to getting futuristic equipment Apollo has always been ahead of the curve. Currently, the group believes in the tremendous potential of robotics and is investing heavily in making it a real and robust option for all. Apollo pioneered Tender Loving Care (TLC) and it continues to be the magic that inspires hope, warmth and a sense of ease in the patients. Apollo started out with the promise of bringing quality healthcare to India at a price point that Indians could afford. The cost of treatment in Apollo was a tenth of the price in the western world. Today as the group charts its roadmap to take healthcare to a billion, the focus on driving a strong value proposition remains constant. Apollo Hospitals has taken the spirit of leadership well beyond business metrics. It has embraced the onus of keeping India, healthy. India could soon become the heart disease capital of the world if the surge of lifestyle diseases goes unchecked. Apollo Hospitals has its agenda full in taking steps to avoid this. Recognizing that the risk of heart disease can be significantly reduced, even reversed, Apollo Hospitals launched the path breaking Billion Hearting Beating, a campaign that empowers Indians with the knowledge to fight the common adversary - heart disease.

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O2 SPA (GURGAON) 255

O2 Spa, India's largest spa chain provides the ULTIMATE SPA EXPERIENCE with treatments created by combining the best ancient techniques and herbal secrets with advanced discoveries in beauty and wellness. Established in 2009, O2 Skills was founded as a response to meet market demands for the in-house quality training needs for our brand called O2 Skills. O2 Skills is recognised by the Ministry of Labour and Employment in States like Andhra Pradesh Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram Meghalaya, Tripura etc. Recognized to raise, develop and uphold professional standards and dedicated to networking highly qualified professionals at all levels and developing their careers. Their spas have a distinctive atmosphere where you enjoy superior soothing service without unnecessary formality. Every one of their spa therapists is professionally trained at their O2 training academy to give you a scientific, friendly and outstanding spa experience. Individual shower enclosures in each rooms and provision of disposable underclothes further ensure they maintain only the highest standards of hygiene and privacy for each of their guests. O2 Spas currently relax over 1500+ guests every single day enabling them to have a stress free wellbeing. They welcome you to the O2 Experience. Leave your cares behind when you enter the serenity of O2 Spa. The tranquility deepens as the guest passes through the gate and follows the pathway to an exotic world of beauty, serenity and pleasure. The concept of creating â&#x20AC;&#x153;an O2 Spa in the middle of the cityâ&#x20AC;? inspired to the extending 40 branches throughout India. Each location has its own individual theme and characters which are designed for service flow in to the branches. Greater emphasis is given to the design element of the treatment room and for the guests to have exceptional spa and remain in harmony with the environmental and cultural ambiance of the surrounding neighborhood. The O2 skills team is committed to providing exceptional training and outstanding therapists. Dedicated and committed to their common goal of providing the best in the field, they bring years of experience and in-depth knowledge in their respective fields.

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VLCC (INDIA)

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Guided by the vision of “Transforming Lives”, the VLCC Group seeks to urge self transformation, spread happiness and imbibe every individual with wellness for life. These three mantras have been the pillars of strength for the Company since it was founded by Mrs. Vandana Luthra in 1989. Till date they remain the firm foundation upon which the company continues to build its success story. By redefining wellness, VLCC has revolutionized the wellness industry to acquire the status of being the Number 1 Wellness Brand across South Asia, South East Asia and the Middle East, with a presence in over 300 locations across 121 cities and 16 countries with direct company managed operations in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Malaysia, Singapore, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait. VLCC is widely recognized for its scientific weight loss solutions and its therapeutic approach to beauty treatments. With a staff strength of nearly 6000, over two-third of whom are experienced specialists including medical doctors, nutritionists, psychologists, cosmetologists and physiotherapists and having served over 10 million customers since its inception, VLCC is the largest and most-preferred brand in the Wellness domain in the countries it operates in. To ensure a better quality of life for everyone, by adopting and pursuing ethically and socially relevant business practices aimed at shaping up people's confidence and making Slimming, Beauty & Health accessible to all sections of our society. The greatest reward that VLCC enjoys is the trust and faith that millions have in its name. Today, VLCC is a brand synonymous with Health and Beauty. It has the distinction of being the world's first Health and Beauty corporate to be awarded an ISO 9001:2000 certification. VLCC Institutes awarded 2013 Beauty Training School of the Year at the 3rd National Awards on Excellence in Education. VLCC Beauty Zone won the prestigious Retailer Customer Service Awards 2013 in 'Excellent Customer Service in Kiosk Retail' category, May 2013. The 2013 Customer Service Awards celebrates excellence, best practice and innovation in customer service in retail and consumer services industry. VLCC Day Spa awarded the 'Best Spalon' title at the prestigious GeoSpa AsiaSpa India Awards 2012, April 2013. Hailed as the highest honour in the field of wellness and health, GeoSpa AsiaSpa India are much sought after awards given in recognition for excellence in the spa industry. VLCC Institute of Beauty & Nutrition adjudged as the “Best Creative Resource Supplier of the Year” at Indian Salon Congress, 2013. This award recognizes the Training School/ Beauty Institute that provides the best training inputs for beauty professionals in India. VLCC featured in Inc. India 500 list, 2013 – The most comprehensive ranking of India's fastest-growing midsized companies. Product of the Year 2013 – For VLCC VTRON CTS™, VLCC's latest weight-management service innovation, and VLCC Shape-Up™ Slimming Oil. Best Private Equity-backed Company in Consumer Products/Services Category at the VC Circle Awards, 2013 - Recognizes the most outstanding private equity backed Indian companies who have had a long-standing impact on the economy and the industry. Founder & Mentor, Mrs. Vandana Luthra receives Padma Shri Award, 2013 – One of India's highest civilian award. Product of the Year 2012 – For VLCC Daily Protect Anti-Pollution Lotion SPF 15. Award of "Superbrand" status, 2011-12. 'Power Brands Hall of Fame Corporate Icon of the Year' Award, London 2011 – Woman business leader Award by Power Brand Icon Women Leaders in India Forum, 2009 – Women Business Leaders in Health Care. Retail Congress, 2009 – Award for Woman Super Achiever in Retail. Rajeev Gandhi Women Achiever, 2008. The Department Of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry Govt. of India, made Mrs. Luthra a member of the Task force on women entrepreneurs acknowledging her steadfast dedication towards liberating women through education and empowerment. Images Retail Awards, 2007 – VLCC Alive awarded the Most Admired Retailer of the Year for its innovative concept. PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 2007 – Outstanding Businesswoman Award. Amity Woman Achiever Award, 2006 – For promoting Health and Fitness solutions. The FICCI Ladies Organisation, (FLO) April 20, 2005.

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NARAYANA HRUDAYALAYA (INDIA) 259

Narayana Hrudyalaya is a multi-specialty hospital chain in India, headquartered in the city of Bengaluru. In 2001, Dr. Devi Shetty Chairman - Narayana Health stepped in to make a difference to the Indian healthcare and he put into place a dream hospital project called Narayana Hrudayalaya that started modestly with 300 beds in Bangalore and went on to become a Health City with 3000 beds currently. In little over a decade the Narayana Health group grew exponentially into a multiple location hospital network with 26 hospitals across 16 cities in India with nearly 7000 beds as on date. From a truly humble beginning from one man's passion that ignited this spark, the hospital network currently caters to 80,000 patients per month and performs 3500 surgeries. The Narayana Health network today has hospitals in Bangalore, Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Raipur, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Guwahati, Durgapur, Shimoga, Mysore, Dharwad, Davangere, Kolar, Kuppam in addition to the international subsidiaries in Malaysia and Cayman Islands, North America. Two of these, Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bangalore and Narayana Multispecialty Hospital, Jaipur are JCI accredited and 4 others are NABH accredited hospitals. Narayana Health (formerly know as Narayana Hrudayalaya) founded by Dr. Devi Shetty has its flagship hospital in Bangalore at NH Health City, which has India's largest Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, Dialysis units with tertiary care expertise in Liver, Kidney and Heart transplants and one of the world's largest heart hospital having performed the largest number of successful paediatric heart surgeries in the world. The group has one of the largest telemedicine networks in the world. Milestone Achievements: Conducts 40 heart surgeries every day Expertise in liver transplants on babies less than 10 kg weight with 95% success rate. First heart hospital in Asia to Implant an artificial heart, Performed combined kidney and pancreas transplant, offers formal training program for paediatric cardiac surgery. Narayana Foundation conducts 61 training programmes and is short-listed by the University Grant Commission (UGC) for the status of a Deemed University Thrombosis Research Institute, Bangalore a division of Narayana Health is working towards discovering a vaccine to prevent heart attack. The Institute has come up with markers to diagnose heart disease early. This requires creating a campus with 4-6 hospital buildings that has 2000 ŕ¸&#x20AC;â&#x20AC;&#x153; 5000 beds and each hospital is dedicated to single or multiple speciality. Here economies of scale work in tandem with low operational costs thereby making it affordable to masses. A few benefits of this model are: Improvements in quality of clinical outcomes since clinicians are exposed to a variety of medical conditions. Reduced cost per surgery by using shared resources like laboratory, radiology, infection and quality control teams, administrative overheads. Ideal for resident doctors, clinicians to receive on site training which helps in reducing salary costs and build succession plans. It has an excellent set up for research activities too.

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Forget all the reasons why it will won't work and believe the one reason why it will

" - Unknown

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Flipkart is an e-commerce company founded in 2007, by Sachin and Binny Bansal. It operates exclusively in India, where it is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. It is registered in Singapore, and owned by a Singapore-based holding company. According to Alexa Internet, Flipkart's website is one of the 10 most visited websites in India. Flipkart has launched its own product range under the name "DigiFlip", offering camera bags, pen-drives, headphones, computer accessories, etc. the Flipkart platform. Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal, both are alumni of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. They had been working for Amazon.com previously. The business was formally incorporated as a company in October 2008 as Flipkart Online Services Pvt. Ltd. During its initial years, Flipkart focused only on books, and soon as it expanded, it started offering other products like electronic goods, air conditioners, air coolers, stationery supplies and life style products and e-books. The first product sold by them was the book Leaving Microsoft To Change The World, bought by VVK Chandra from Andhra Pradesh. Flipkart now employs more than 9000 people. Flipkart allows payment methods such as cash on delivery, credit or debit card transactions, net banking, e-gift voucher and card swipe on delivery. Initially, the founders had spent INR 400,000 to set up the business. Flipkart has later raised funding from venture capital funds Accel India (US$1 million in 2009) and Tiger Global (US$10 million in 2010 and US$20 million in June 2011). On 24 August 2012, Flipkart announced the completion of its 4th round of $150 million funding from MIH (part of Naspers Group) and ICONIQ Capital. The company announced, on 10 July 2013, that it has raised an additional $200 million from existing investors including Tiger Global, Naspers, Accel Partners and Iconiq Capital. Flipkart's reported sales were INR 40 million in FY 2008–2009, INR 200 million in FY 2009–2010 and INR 750 million for FY 2010–2011. In FY 2011–2012, Flipkart is set to cross the INR 5 billion (US$100 million) mark as Internet usage in the country increases and people get accustomed to making purchases online. Flipkart projects its sales to reach INR 10 billion by year 2014. On average, Flipkart sells nearly 20 products per minute and is aiming at generating a revenue of INR 50 billion (US$0.81 billion) by 2015.

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Ritu Wears Biglife - the biggest family store chain in North and Central India and a leading name in Delhi's fashion industry. In the rapidly evolving retail scenario, Ritu Wears Biglife has successfully carved a niche for its brand of merchandise, which today has a loyal following. Currently, the group owns outlets in Delhi & NCR, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Representative of the snazzy modern youth, contemporary vogue, and the rapidly changing times, Ritu Wears Biglife prides itself in being a fashion store for the entire family. Everything at Ritu Wears Biglife is exclusively merchandised and the products range from stylized clothes, footwear, cosmetics, fragrances, toys, watches, luggage and accessories for men, women and children, to well-coordinated table linens, artifacts, home accessories and furnishings. People make trends. Trends make fashion. Taste changes both. How important is it, for any upcoming fashion house or designer to keep the pulse of the era in mind? Ask JDS United. The founder of Ritu Wears Biglife, JDS United has exceeded benchmarks in the world of fashion. The group has reinvented its image along with its range of fashion wear and accessories - as eloquently as speaking one's native language. It is this openness of embracing changing times, trends and values that has assured its evolution from a single retail outlet to a chain of stores. For those closely associated with the changing themes of Ritu Wears Biglife - today catering to the latest lifestyle products in a world-class environment - the delightful part remains that the brand is still about hardcore family values. They believe in good old traditional values, yet a contemporary outlook, fun, laughter, tons of shopping and enjoyable times for the entire family. They share a unique bond of friendship and mutual concern with all their customers. They care for you, and are always striving to provide you with tons of shopping, unlimited fun, and an experience that makes you feel like a star. They believe customer relationship is of prime importance for any enterprise and they always put our customers before everything else.

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DURIAN FURNITURE

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It is said that anyone who dare to pursue his dream deserves trust, respect and admiration. It is also said that behind every successful entrepreneur is an unwavering vision. With the imported furniture we are successful came up with our own factory manufactured sofas, Beds and Chairs. This is the relentless pursuit of our vision that has made what is Durian today. Their ambition, purpose and values are the heart of their business. Passion, partnership, and innovation guides and shape their actions and behaviors. They challenge opportunities with conviction, creativity and passion. By challenging the way they see and do things, it leads them to new ideas that inspire business innovations for their partners. In an ever changing environment, with their fully integrated manufacturing facilities in India and sales marketing offices across the globe, everything they have achieved has been made possible by their relationships with their business partners around the world. They are proud of how far they have come and will continue to scale to greater heights. They dare to dream and they always aim higher. By constantly setting new standards in who they are and what they do, their passion will spur them on. They work as a team with mutual trust and shared accountability towards a common goal in a collaborative environment, to meet the needs and expectations of all stakeholders. They always stand behind their promise. Vertically Integrated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fully integrated production, from imported furniture to factory manufactured furniture, modular furniture, plywood, veneer, laminates and doors. Enables them to be able to provide consistent lead times and build to order flexibility, speeding up or slowing down when necessary to accommodate special needs and requests. Commitment to Environmentally Supportive - Based on the ISO 9000 standards, they offer a wide range of quality products to customers as per their specifications. And the priority has always been quality, comfort and constant innovation. Being an ISO certified company; their products are widely known for its top quality, high flexibility, sharp accuracy, great durability and a long shelf life. Carefully selected material solid hardwood, veneer and plywood frame are used for Durian's sofa. Polyurethane (PU) foams are used in their sofa because they are light in weight and highly durable. Foam provides a variety of density for different needs. High carbon and high tensile steel wire to support and distribute weight.

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CROMA RETAIL

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Croma has been launched by Infiniti Retail Limited, a 100% subsidiary of Tata Sons. It efficiently and successfully runs Croma's retail operations in India. In addition, one of the worlds's leading retailers. They offer our customers over 6000 products across eight categories in a world-class ambience and their offerings are growing every day. These categories include Phones, Camera, Computers, Entertainment, Home Appliance, Kitchen Appliance, Gaming and Accessories. Great products from some of the best brands ensure you an exciting shopping experience. Their own label by the name of Croma Life Accessories is well recognized for offering innovative and unique products that are hard to find. A diverse range of merchandise in various categories like kitchen appliances, storage devices, MP4 players, air conditioners & lot more ensures you only the best. From the wide range of Croma branded products, you are bound to find something great that will match up to your budget as well as personal requirements. Croma Service Centre at Croma, their endeavor has always been fulfilling every electronic requirement by helping customers choose the best product, as per their needs. Croma's efficient, well-trained and knowledgeable store advisors are completely equipped to offer sound and personalized advice for helping a customer receive the best value for money. Making shopping experience delightful post purchase is the foundation for investing in a robust customer service support at Croma. Any individual can get in touch with them through our 24 hours call centre support at 1800-258-3636. Their authorized Croma Care Centre provides after sales support for all Croma branded products Ecommerce is their latest venture to achieve yet another important goal, which is to bring customer the best shopping experience on the go & reach every door step in the nation. With www.cromaretail.com you can now explore, browse and purchase from the finest and the most varied range of electronic products in the comfort of your home. Well structured product information, great deals and swift home delivery service are our priority for customer's satisfying shopping experience.

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PLANET FASHION, MADURA FASHION, LIFESTYLE 271

Madura Garments envisioned providing a world-class shopping experience with the best brands in the country under one roof to delight its customers. This lead to the opening of a mega menswear showroom at Commercial Street in Bangalore in 2001, to be later christened as Planet Fashion. These retail stores were conceptualized with an objective of upgrading the quality of retailing and offered its customers a world class shopping experience. Now, Planet Fashion stands as a one-stop solution for all the apparel needs of men. Madura Garments has the highest market share in the premium formal wear segment in India. Planet Fashion, the retail initiative of Madura Garments boasts of in-house brands like Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly and Peter England. Each of these brands is a complete lifestyle brand with an exhaustive range of shirts, trousers, knits, winter wear, suits and accessories. These brands offer the best range across various usage occasions and price points. Planet Fashion stores have an edge due to prime locations, good shopping ambience and excellent customer service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the ideal shopping address for men. In its pursuit of providing complete wardrobe solution to the consumers, Planet Fashion continues to innovate and foray into the novel areas. Realizing the need for brands in denims and winter wear, Monte Carlo was introduced in selected stores. In denims, Planet Fashion has collaborated with Levi's and with Jockey for innerwear. Analyzing the huge untapped market for wedding wear, Planet Fashion tied up with Manyawar for its ethnic wear. Planet Fashion, currently, has presence in more than 100 towns across India, with more than 150+ stores, with an annual walk in of more than one million customers. Its winning retail model has experienced success both in premium high streets like South Extension and Connaught Place, as well as smaller towns like Udupi and Dehradun. The average store size varies from 2500 - 7000 sq feet, depending upon the location. Planet Fashion, today, is the largest chain of stores of its kind in the country. Today, it stands as a menswear destination which gives a complete wardrobe solution for all possible occasions, across price points, with the best brands in each category. At Planet Fashion, we believe that business has to be a win-win venture for both the franchisee and the company. They interact closely with the franchisee to extend support at all times. Planet Fashion runs a successful business model and has been immensely successful both in High Street stores like South Extension and Connaught Place in Delhi and smaller towns like Udupi and Dehradun. They have recently FASHION UNLIMITED opened their biggest flagship store in India in Hazratgunj, Lucknow, spanning across 7,000 sq ft of retailing space.

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Energy and persistence conquer all things.

- Benjamin Franklin

Energy & Power

SUZLON

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The Suzlon Group is one of the world's leading wind turbine manufactures providing profitable wind energy solutions. Apart from being a technology leader, Suzlon prides itself in championing the cause of sustainable energy thus creating a lasting and harmonious environment. Currently, ranked as the world's fifth* largest wind turbine supplier, in terms of installed capacity and market share, at the end of 2013, the company's spread extends across continents. Suzlon is credited with developing one of the world's largest wind farms in the western Indian state of Gujarat and Rajasthan. The Kutch wind farm and Jaisalmer wind farm have till date cumulative installation of over 1000 MW (1GW). The company has presence across six continents: North and South America, Asia, Australia, Europe, and Africa. The Suzlon Group has built its presence in over 31 countries and has achieved a milestone by crossing over 24GW of wind power installations globally. The Suzlon Group offers one of the most comprehensive product portfoliosâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;ranging from sub-megawatt onshore turbines at 600 kilowatts (KW), to the world's largest commercially-available offshore turbine at 6.15 MWâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;with a vertically integrated, low-cost, manufacturing base Committed to sustainability and with a number of revolutionary, cuttingedge projects in the pipeline, Suzlon is committed to power a greener tomorrow today. Suzlon is a leading wind power products and services company with a global footprint. The primary principle shaping the organization's structure across global operations is to infuse momentum and flexibility in decision-making and execution, with empowered managers. Suzlon has seen consistent and undisputed growth and is now the world's fifth largest wind power group. Suzlon Group employs more than 13,000 people. Their global team, spread across six continents, focuses on adoption of the world's best practices to fuel continuous growth and propel expansion in high potential markets. At Suzlon, they combine global experience with local expertise to maximize technology for the economic value and benefit of their clients. Suzlon heads its international sales, marketing and service out of each operation-active country with an emphasis on local expertise to drive high growth in each market. Suzlon subsidiaries in China, Europe and USA benefit from extensive global competencies in specific wind engineering disciplines that the group harnesses. In a short span of 14 years, Suzlon has become the world's fifth largest wind turbine manufacturer in the world, Suzlon's Market share (Combined with Senvion SE) rose to 7.6% thereby making Suzlon one of the leading wind turbine manufacturing groups in the world. Their wind turbine generators (WTGs) are customized to local geographies, wind regimes and needs, for installation in a variety of climates ranging from hot, dry deserts, to humid coasts and near-freezing plains. With a range of WTGs, ranging in capacity from 600 kW to 6.15 MW offshore turbine, they have successfully set up projects in some of the most essential wind sites in the world. Suzlon has set up of prestigious wind farm projects such as: Exelon in the USA, Penamacor in Portugal, Weihai in China and many more in different parts around the world. Some of their major clients include AGL Energy Ltd., TrustPower Ltd., Tecneira, Servtec, DLF Group, Reliance Group, Aditya Birla Group, Tata Group, British Petroleum, MSPL, John Deere Wind Energy & Distributed Wind Systems.

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MEDHAJ TECHNO CONCEPT PVT. LTD. 277

Medhaj Techno Concept Pvt. Ltd. incorporated in 207 is one of the fastest growing infrastructure consultancy firms in India. Medhaj brings together professionals from diverse disciplines with complementary skills. They offer a wide range of consultancy services, particularly in the areas of pre- project advisory, design engineering, smart grid, project management, third party quality inspection, construction supervision, energy efficiency, policy & regulatory advisory and public private partnership. Medhaj has a pan India presence with offices and team in more than 20+ states in India for its 75+ clients. Medhaj is the leading consultant in Smart Grid and other high-end IT enablement projects in infrastructure sector. They deliver engineering and project management consultancy services for end to end solutions like Pre-Project Advisory, Design Engineering, Project Management, Third party independent quality inspection, Construction Supervision, Energy Efficiency, Policy and Regulatory Advisory, Public Private Partnership, Skill Development. Well-documented protocols at its data bank and time-tested practices for offering advisory services are prized resources at MEDHAJ. Synergistic partnership with Government and Corporations in India and Abroad is another complementary strength. Medhaj Techno Concept Pvt. Ltd. has been given the “AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE” and their CMD, Mr. Samir Tripathi has recently been honored with “ENTREPRENEUR of the Year- 2012” by IBN-7 in the field of Project Management and with “UDYOG RATTAN AWARD” by Institute of Economic Studies for outstanding performance in the field of industrial development of the country. It is a moment of great pride for Medhaj as they have been nominated among the top 3 companies in India under the SME category of IT/ ITES-BPO/ VAS, for ET Now Leaders of Tomorrow Awards 2011. The qualification criteria for this award were stringent and they had made their way in the final stage of the award by surpassing top 50,000 companies in India. It is right said by Aristotle that "in the arena of human life the honors and rewards fall to those who show their good qualities in action." This very well describes their CMD, whose actions have been yet again honored by ALL INDIAN ACHIEVER'S FOUNDATION for "INDIAN LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT".

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CHINA HUANENG GROUP

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China Huaneng Group is a key state-owned company established with the approval of the State Council. With registered capital of 20 billion Yuan, the Company is mainly engaged in the following business: development, investment, construction, operation and management of power sources; production and sale of power and heat; development, investment, construction, production, and sale of businesses and products related to finance, energy transportation, renewable energy, and environmental protection; industrial investment, operation and management. Since its inception in 1985, China Huaneng Group has been providing rich experience for the reform, development and technology advancement of the power industry, and has been playing an exemplary role for power companies in enhancing management level and economic benefits, and has been making great contribution in satisfying power demand for economic and social development, and in ensuring value preservation and increment of state-owned assets. The Company has adhered to the concepts of “clear direction, continuous innovation, extensive cooperation, and mutual benefits”, and has cultivated corporate culture with Huaneng characteristics, such as the “three-color” corporate mission of “a Red company serving the need of socialism, a Green company advocating technology advancement and environmental protection, a Blue company emphasizing continuous innovation and internationalization”, and the core values of “Integrity, Cooperation, Innovation, Performance-oriented, and Serving the Nation” etc. China Huaneng Group is committed to building itself into a large enterprise group with international competitiveness. By the end of 2013, the Company had total installed capacity of 143GW, with assets distributed all over China and overseas. The Company is also engaged in sectors of coal, finance, technology R&D, and transportation etc. that support the core business of power. The Company was the first Chinese power producer to join the ranks of Fortune 500 Companies, ranking 231st in 2013, while 221st in 2014. The Twelfth Five-year Plan period is a crucial period for China Huaneng Group to build itself into a world-class company with international competitiveness. The Company will continue to hold high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics, take “Deng Xiaoping Theory” and the “Thought of Three Represents” as guidance, and accelerate the transformation of development mode in accordance with the national energy strategies. The Company will stick to the “three-color” corporate mission, and adhere to the strategic positioning of “power as the core business, coal as the foundation, finance as the supporting business, technology as the driving force, while striving for industrial synergy, so as to build Huaneng into a World-class Company with International Competitiveness”. The Company will also transform the development mode, adjust the industrial structure, and will enhance economic benefits, and strive to become a stronger and larger company, so as to take the lead in joining the ranks of World-class Companies with International Competitiveness, and make greater contribution to building a Moderately Prosperous Society in all aspects.

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ANWELL PRECISION TECHNOLOGY (HK) LTD 281

Anwell is a global supplier of advanced manufacturing equipment and process technologies. Founded in 2000 with its head office in Hong Kong, Anwell was first established in optical media equipment industry riding along the strong expansion of the blank optical disc market. With the strong expertise in process R&D, Anwell has established itself initially as a leading supplier of optical media equipment. Being an expert in automation system and process engineering with its core technologies of thin-film and vacuum coating, Anwell extends its strength over the global Photovoltaic industry and OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) industry. They understand that manufacturing solution is a perfect compound of hardware and process. There is no short-cut to success. They believe only in persistent R&D and process engineering that can lead them to the best solutions. They are committed to providing world class manufacturing equipment to hi-tech industrial sector to generate maximum return for each of their customers. Evolving to become an EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contractor and to provide integrated solutions under the BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) model for large scale solar power projects.

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SGS MALAYSIA

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DITROLIC SOLAR

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DitrolicSolar is the nation's leading full-service solar provider for residential, commercial, industrial and large scale project owner. From a single point of contact, we provide solar PV system design, consultation, installation and monitoring services. We resolve to set a standard of excellence as one of the national market leaders in the solar photovoltaic industry. They understand that the environmental impact of energy production is one of the greatest challenges that our planet will face in the near future and we envisage solar energy to replace traditional fossil fuel as major energy source achieving reduction in global CO2 emission. Formed in 2008, DitrolicSolar division provides solar energy solutions for the expanding green technology sector in the region. Leveraging on Ditrolic Sdn. Bhd. 20 years experience in the Electrical & Mechanical system installation and turnkey design as well as its core of skilled and experienced workforce, they are able to provide turnkey solar energy solution to its client through feasibility studies, investment analyses, due diligence, and budget preparation to equipment specification, engineering, procurement, project management and site supervision. The company has obtained the accreditation from Malaysia Energy Center (PTM) under the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water as an Approved Photovoltaic Service Provider to undertake PV projects in Malaysia. They form strategic partnerships with PV manufacturers and overseas PV system integrator to undertake high value, high impact PV projects. In 2009, their Asia Pacific branch was setup in Singapore to serve the developing market of the South East & South Asia market. With its mission of revolutionizing the energy market and fighting against climate change, they are embarking on rural electrification projects around the region as well as building integrated PV projects locally.

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PREMIUM RENEWABLE ENERGY (MALAYSIA) 287

Premium Renewable Energy Sdn Bhd was formed in 2007 with the objective of affecting positive environmental change at a global scale by replacing today's unsustainable fossil fuel with efficient green alternatives. Premium Renewable Energy has identified the commercially established Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP)™ pyrolysis technology as the ideal vehicle to achieve its vision of a sustainable future. The self-powering process can convert biomass residue discarded from the palm oil and forestry industries into a clean-burning liquid fuel called RTP™ Green Fuel. RTP™ generates a high yield of low-carbon and sulphur-free product which can be used as a sustainable substitute for fossil fuel oils. RTP™ Green Fuel can currently be used as a source of power and heat generation, and will be upgradeable to drop-in transportation fuels in the near future. Y. Bhg. Tan Sri Datuk Seri Razman has held various senior positions in financial institutions. Y. Bhg. Tan Sri Datuk Seri Razman is currently the Deputy Chairman of The Sunway Group, Chairman of Berjaya Land Berhad, SILK Holdings Berhad and MAA Holdings Berhad. Incorporated in 1984 to commercialize its cutting-edge biomass-to-liquid Rapid Thermal Processing technology, Ensyn currently provides the world's only rapid pyrolysis process that operates on a long term basis. Today, Ensyn is the world leader in the production of bio-oil using this technology, without relying on food-based crops as its feedstock. The bio-oil produced goes into the manufacture of over 30 commercial and fuel products. Ensyn has commissioned, designed and built 7 commercial RTP plants in the United States and Canada. Ensyn entered into a JV with Premium Renewable Energy in November 2008 to further commercialize production of bio-oil from biomass available regionally.

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ABU DHABI WATER & ELECTRICITY COMPANY 289

The Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) and is the Single Buyer and Seller of Water & Electricity" in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The key role of ADWEC is to act as a guarantor of the security of supply of water and electricity to consumers in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. This role is fulfilled through careful short–term and long–term balancing of supply and demand (Demand Forecast and Generation Expansion Planning), through long–term Power and Water Purchase Agreements (PWPAs) with the Power & Water Producers, through the Bulk Supply Tariff (BST) sales agreements with the Distribution Companies (DISCOs) and Fuel Supply Agreements (FSA) with Fuel Supplies. ADWEC is certified according to the following standards ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007. The ADWEC Organizational Structure is detailed below. It has been tailored in such a way that the responsibilities of the company can be fulfilled in the most efficient manner. ADWEA was established in March 1998 pursuant to Abu Dhabi Law No.2 of 1998 and replaced the former Water and Electricity Department. Annex Power Annex Power is a highly experienced and proven renewable energy group focused on Southeast Asia. Annex Power has over 100 professional full time employees experienced in solar, biogas, biomass and wind. Annex Power has planned, financed, built and operated hundreds of renewable energy projects. For all of their projects we select only the highest quality products and components and provide engineering and construction to the highest standards in an effort to provide the most efficient and effective renewable energy power systems. They are focused on helping our partners and clients generate clean energy and an attractive return on investment. Annex Power's philosophy is to offer their clients and partners independent solutions that are reliable and value-driven. They believe that together with their partners they can provide the greatest, positive environmental and community impact. Their team includes accomplished specialists at all levels: consultants, engineers, technicians, biologists, financial analysts and project managers. At every stage of your project, Annex provides experienced and knowledgeable team members – from planning and construction, through to after sales service and maintenance. At the core, they are focused on execution to ensure a successful outcome. At Annex Power, they are committed to: Ensuring an outstanding customer experience. Acting with integrity. Partnering with our clients to gain an understanding of their objectives. Constantly evolving their business to deliver increased value for their clients. Acting in a socially and environmentally responsible manner by being dedicated to clean and green technology

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ANNEX POWER (THAILAND) 291

Annex Power is a highly experienced and proven renewable energy group focused on Southeast Asia. Annex Power has over 100 professional full time employees experienced in solar, biogas, biomass and wind. Annex Power has planned, financed, built and operated hundreds of renewable energy projects. For all of their projects we select only the highest quality products and components and provide engineering and construction to the highest standards in an effort to provide the most efficient and effective renewable energy power systems. They are focused on helping our partners and clients generate clean energy and an attractive return on investment. Annex Powerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s philosophy is to offer their clients and partners independent solutions that are reliable and value-driven. They believe that together with their partners they can provide the greatest, positive environmental and community impact. Their team includes accomplished specialists at all levels: consultants, engineers, technicians, biologists, financial analysts and project managers. At every stage of your project,Annex provides experienced and knowledgeable team members â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from planning and construction, through to after sales service and maintenance. At the core, they are focused on execution to ensure a successful outcome. At Annex Power, they are committed to: Ensuring an outstanding customer experience. Acting with integrity. Partnering with our clients to gain an understanding of their objectives. Constantly evolving their business to deliver increased value for their clients. Acting in a socially and environmentally responsible manner by being dedicated to clean and green technology.

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