MUMBAI: Percept and MW launch ?DJ Mag? the Indian edition of the British magazine, which is widely considered by fans, DJs and critics worldwide as the Bible for dance music. It is ?the? authority to rank the Top 100 DJ?s and Top 100 clubs across the World. After having a successful run in the UK, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Bulgaria, Italy, Middle East and South Korea, Percept brings DJ Mag to India this July.

India?s biggest media conglomerate and IP creators ? Percept is proud to partner with MansWorld to bring the magazine to India. Percept is a pioneer in conceptualizing and launching various successful properties and is eager to take their newest venture to great heights. MW.Com India are the publishers of the renowned men?s magazine Man?s World, as well as the Indian edition of the world?s biggest rock music magazine Rolling Stone. They have had years of experience in the publishing industry and we could not have asked for a better partner, particularly when it comes to bringing out an international quality music magazine.

Mr. Shailendra Singh, Joint Managing Director, Percept Ltd has to say "It has been Percept?s constant endeavor to bring the best of what the music industry has to offer, and we are continuing this ongoing legacy with DJ Mag. This is top of the line stuff, and keeping in mind the love that the Indian audience has for dance music, we at Percept thought it was about time India got their share of it."

Mr. RadhaKrishnan Nair, Publisher MansWorld & Rolling Stone India: "It was wonderful to be the publishing partner of Percept and bring out DJ Mag India. We had a wonderful time creating the first issue with its healthy mix of international and Indian content. DJ Mag is an authoritative voice in the world of electronica, and it is reflected in full glory in this issue. We hope not only to keep our Indian readers abreast of what is happening globally on the dance music front, but also provide a much needed platform for Indian DJs for exposure abroad. Everyone who listens to electronic music should read DJ Mag India."

The quarterly magazine has consistently uncovered new trends in dance music, delivered cutting-edge reviews on music and technology as well initiated the globally recognized top 100 DJ list. Indian clubbers have been diligent followers of this revered list year-after-year, as well as the magazine?s music reviews to stay-up-to-date with global trends.

Electronic dance music has grown by leaps and bounds in India over the last decade. Outside of Bollywood, it is among the most popular music form in the big cities of the country. Over a 100,000 people attend the annual Sunburn festival in Goa every December, making it the biggest electronic music festival in Asia. Smaller festivals are held regularly across the country and it is estimated that every weekend over 100 local and international DJs play to packed audiences in dozens of clubs that have sprung up in big cities across the country.

MUMBAI: LinOpinion, the public relations division of Lowe Lintas has been appointed by Nolte Home Studio, the German furniture giant, as its communications and public relations partner in India. The account will be led out of Bangalore and the agency has been assigned the task of building Nolte?s media profile in the country - focusing on raising awareness of the company?s offerings especially in the Modular Kitchen segment.

On the engagement with LinOpinion, Suchita Talwar, Director Business Development, Nolte Home Studio said, ?Nolte stands out for its quality, style and innovation. We are excited at the prospect of working together with LinOpinion to achieve newer heights and greater visibility than ever for our brand, product lines and showrooms across all metros.?

Commenting on the mandate, Kavita Lakhani, President, LinOpinion said, ?We are proud to be associated with Nolte Home Studio which has an 85 year old German legacy. It is a proud moment for LinOpinion to associate with this highly reputed brand which is the 2nd largest manufacturer of kitchen products in Germany and 5th largest in the world. With our expertise and Nolte?s high quality products we look forward to a long fruitful partnership?.

Nolte came to India in 2006 and is currently operating in 5 cities in India. All Nolte products are imported from Germany and come with a 5 year warranty. Their designer kitchens and bedrooms are known to be environment friendly, customized, aesthetically designed while ensuring convenience to the consumer.

Mumbai: Indigenus, an independent global network of entrepreneurial healthcare creative agencies, announced the winners of the second edition of the annual indiGENIUS Awards in Japan. Sorento Healthcare Communications made its presence felt by winning Silver and Bronze in the ?Integrated Campaign? and ?Print? categories respectively.

Speaking about this achievement, Susan Josi, Managing Partner, Sorento Healthcare Communications said, "Indigenus network houses some of the most creative agencies in the world like The Cement Bloc from New York and Service Plan from Germany. Competing at an international level and winning along with these agencies not only gives us a different high but also raises the creative benchmark within the agency. We are very proud of our team who has been consistently winning accolades for the agency including the Cannes last year."

"Winning at prestigious IndiGenius awards is equivalent to winning any global award as 12 entrepreneurial agencies from the globe known for their creative strength compete at this platform. It?s a matter of great honor and pride for us to be the best amongst equals", Sangeeta Barde, Managing Partner, Sorento Healthcare Communications added.

The indiGENIUS Awards recognize outstanding creative work produced by Indigenus agency partners in the print, digital, audiovisual, integrated campaign, self-promotion, and "beyond healthcare" categories. This year?s indiGENIUS Awards winners were chosen by network members from over 70 campaigns submitted by Indigenus agencies. The ceremony was hosted by PharMa International, an Indigenus affiliate agency based in Japan. Winners received an award statue commemorating their win in the bronze, silver, or gold classification.

Mumbai: Following the success of Vogue, GQ and Cond? Nast Traveller, publishing group Cond? Nast India launched their 4th magazine title, the Indian edition of AD Architectural Digest at the Aman in New Delhi on 9th March 2012. AD showcases the very best of international and Indian architecture and design, inspiring readers and design enthusiasts to create the homes they?ve always dreamt of. As the 9th edition of the magazine after U.S., Italy, Germany, France, Mexico, Russia, Spain and China, AD is the international design magazine that brings the most beautiful homes in the world and contemporary homes of the affluent Indian. The launch event of AD was held in association with India Design Forum (IDF) and supported by Absolut Elyx and Maserati.

Prominent design personalities, architects and socialites attended the launch celebrations including Deepika Padukone, Suzanne Roshan, Tarun Tahiliani, Rajshree Pathy, Manish Arora, Suneet Varma, JJ Valaya, Ritu Kumar, Raghavendra Rathore, Kalyani Chawla, Tikka Shatrujit Singh, Jitish Kallat, Rajeev Sethi, Navin Ansal, Sandeep Khosla, Bharat Sikka, Vasundhara Raje Scindia, Yashodhara Raje Scindia, Narain Karthikeyan, AD Singh, Kabir Bedi, Simone Singh, Aditi Govitrikar among others. The elegant Bollywood Actress Deepika Padukone, who graces the cover of the inaugural March issue of AD unveiled the launch issue along with Alex Kuruvilla, MD, Cond? Nast India and Manju Sara Rajan, Editor, Architectural Digest India. A host of eminent speakers of the India Design Forum (IDF) were also present.

The launch of AD saw the lawns of The Aman transform into a large living area with a blend of traditional and contemporary designs by famous Art Director, Sumant Jayakrishnan whilst Delhi-based design duo Thukral and Tagra conceptualized an awe-inspiring art installation that set the tone for the evening. Thukral and Tagra concocted a wall of boxes with each box being "just another brick in the wall." The boxes fitted together to create a mural inspired by the sprawling houses that signify the heart of contemporary India.

Recognized as the world?s design bible, Architectural Digest is the most trusted authority on design, architecture and living. The Indian edition offers exclusive access to extraordinary people, places and things and aspires to introduce the best of modern living to readers.

Commenting on the occasion, Alex Kuruvilla, Managing Director of Cond? Nast India said, "Having established leadership in the luxury lifestyle space with Vogue, GQ and Conde Nast Traveller, and with a rapidly increasing affluent audience we feel the time is right to introduce AD Architectural Digest in India. The affluent Indian will settle for only the best and AD provides just that - the most beautiful homes in the world!"

Manju Sara Rajan, Editor shared, "The editorial content of our bi-monthly magazine will have photo spreads of some of the best homes in the world, feature stories on the latest developments in architecture and design, plus loads of practical advice and solutions for home improvement. AD aims to become an essential resource for home-owners planning luxurious spaces." She further added, "By showcasing the best of contemporary Indian design and key international trends, AD will help readers visualize, plan, adapt and innovate homes to reflect the personalities of the people who live in them."

Young, successful, a new homeowner, design enthusiast and a globe trotter, Deepika Padukone shared her thoughts on being on the AD launch cover, "Interiors are something that I?ve been passionate about since my childhood days? I kept telling my mother that when I grow up, if I didn?t become an actor, I?d want to be an interior designer. Being on the cover of AD for me is a sense of achievement. Also, I think a home should reflect your own personality-AD was my research!"

Mumbai: After creating quite a stir on a popular reality show on television, Sunny Leone is creating ripples on Jay Hind!, the world?s first full format online TV show. Sunny has been lampooned in Undercover Productions Ltd.?s scintillating late night stand up comedy show. The humorous take on Sunny from her sex appeal, to her name sounding Sindhi, to her ?weighty? assets, is so humorous that Jay Hind!?s episode number 233 called ?Sunny Days?, recorded a mind boggling views of over 2 lakhs! The show by itself has recorded a total of over 11 crore views, averaging a lakh and a half views a day.

?A sarcastic & comical take on the news & current affairs is what our show is all about. The hype around Sunny Leone made her perfect for some tongue in cheek jokes. The popularity of the episode and the segment called ?Sunny Leone and the power of porn? proves how sex starved our country is?, says Abhigyan Jha, Creator & Director, Jay Hind! and Founder & CEO, Undercover Productions Ltd in his usual outspoken style. Like Abhigyan, his show too is famous for being tongue-in-cheek & politically incorrect!

The talented host Sumeet Raghavan pulls no holds barred jokes at the famous porn star and her profession leaving the audience in splits. Script writers Varun Grover and Rahul Patel do a fantastic job as always, writing some hilarious and rib tickling jokes about almost everything that?s making news including Sunny.

?Sunny Leone became famous overnight & is very popular in our country. Our unabashed and honest yet humorous take on everything that is making news connects with our fellow citizens who have similar views?, adds Sumeet Raghavan citing the reasons for the popularity of the Sunny Leone episode & the show in general.

Laughs are nonstop at Jay Hind! Undercover Productions Ltd. has been churning out hilarious episodes of Jay Hind! twice a week since August 15, 2009. The show?s makers are masters of satire and the unprecedented popularity of the show is testimony to that. Jay Hind! swears to continue taking the Mickey out of all things and personalities in its own inimitable way.

The show has grown from strength to strength and its makers have kept adapting to match audience feedback. Jay Hind! will soon be made in Tamil, Marathi & Gujarati as well! The ever rising popularity of the International all-English episodes titled ?BLTN? have received offers from Germany, Sweden, Singapore and New Zealand for syndication.

The popular episode featuring Sunny Leone can be viewed on
http://jayhind.tv/fullEpisode.aspx?vid=1280&cid=0

New episodes of Jay Hind! are updated at 10:10pm every Monday and
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