P7 News Channel felicitates Mumbai Indians for great show in IPL III

The team that has impressed most in IPL 2010 has been none other than the Mumbai Indians. The Mumbai Indians began on a strong note and have beaten all the teams in their quest to become the champions in the 3^rd edition of the IPL.

While this has generated great interest among the cricket fans, P7 news Channel that is associated with the Mumbai Indians as their ‘Official Broadcaster’ is also happy to support a team that has a wide following and is also showing great results. In a glittering gathering in Chandigarh on April 7^th, P7 felicitated the Mumbai Indians team for their superlative performance.

Mumbai Indians have embarked on a winning spree in the IPL 3, winning 7 of the nine matches that they have played so far. With 14 points and a net run rate (NRR) of +1.18 after their 9^th match, the Mumbai Indians are sitting at the top. Delhi Daredevils are second with 12 points but they are behind in the NRR with +0.397 mark. The star performance by the Mumbai Indians is led by indomitable Sachin Tendulkar with 394 runs from 9 matches with an astounding average of 49.25 in Twenty 20 matches. Youngsters like S Tiwary have been giving the team good totals. On the bowling front it has been team effort with good contribution from Lasith Malinga (11 wickets), Harbhajan Singh (11 wickets) and Zaheer Khan (11 wickets).

According to Mr. Jyoti Narain, Director, P7 news Channel, “Any team that has Sachin Tendulkar in their ranks is bound to generate hysterical following among masses When we decided to get associated with the Mumbai Indians as their Official Broadcasters, we knew that we were following our commitments towards our esteemed viewership to bring to them topics and issues that are close to their heart. We are happy that Mumbai Indians have been leading the charge at IPL 3 and we wish them all the best in the tournament.”

P7 News Channel hosted a party for the Mumbai Indians at Hotel Mount View in Chandigarh on April 7^th. Important stars of the Mumbai Indians team like Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan and Dwayne Bravo were present in the felicitation. The party was attended by select gathering which applauded Mumbai Indians showing in the IPL and also P7’s commitment towards cricket, among other things.

P7 have shown great commitment towards cricket and have also signed Australian pacer Brett lee as their Brand Ambassador. Lee, playing in the Kings XI Punjab team, congratulated Mumbai Indians for their good performance. Brett Lee could not come to the function as he was in Jaipur for his team’s match. Lee lauded the Mumbai Indians for their superlative performance. “Mumbai Indians have been really playing well and I have always valued Sachin Tendulkar as one of my greatest competitors on the cricket ground. But you cannot write my team (Kings XI) out after our win against the KKR on Sunday. I must also take this opportunity to thank P7 news channel for their excellent commitment towards cricket,” Brett Lee said in Jaipur.

Mumbai Indians are almost certain of their semifinal place, and the kind of form their players are, the Mumbai team has become the strongest contender for the IPl 3 title.

Mumbai Indians were among the most watched teams in the first two IPLs and they have been following the trend this season too.

Mumbai Indians have taken help of innovative marketing strategies and have also roped in P7 News Channel as the Official Broadcaster for the Mumbai Indians Team. P7 is telecasting all the latest updates and news on Mumbai Indian team and their players.

P7 News channel has also seen big rise in the viewership of news and updates on Mumbai Indians on their channel.

With legends like master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, the iconic player of the Mumbai team, and Sanath Jayasuriya in their team Mumbai Indians have a strong team that includes the likes of Harbhanjan Singh, Zaheer Khan and Lasith Malinga.

About P7 News Channel:

P7 News Channel is a 24x7 Hindi News & Entertainment Channel which covers both entertainment and serious news from all around the world. The Channel is headed by the experts from the media industry. The channel has the tag line ‘Ek Umeed’ (A ray of Hope).

P7 News Channel’s “P” signifies Performance, Perfection, Perseverance, Passion, Pursuance, Presentation of thoughts and the Company’s name Pearl. And “7” signifies 7 days of the weeks, 7 continents, 7 colors in a rainbow,7 notes of music, 7 chakras of human body; 7 wonders of the world and 7 also represents Ketu Planet of spiritual enlightenment.

P7 News Channel felicitates Mumbai Indians for great show in IPL III

P7 News Channel felicitates Mumbai Indians for great show in IPL III

P7 News Channel celebrated its 1st Anniversary

P7 News Channel celebrated its 1st Anniversary

P7 in support of Women with Suneet Varma

India has been endowed with some of the most beautiful women in the world who are excelling in the various walks of life’s. But, it is the idea of becoming ‘Miss India’ that breaks all boundaries. And with this dream P7 News Channel and Etasha Society presented a fashion show by Suneet Varma showcasing his ‘Resort Collection’. The aim is to help young people make right choices at the right time and enable them to lead successful and healthy lives.
Suneet Varma’s Resort Collection was presented at The Grand, Vasant Kunj on 20th March’10 titled ‘I Believe I Can’. The event was different from other fashion shows in the sense it showcased the story of an ordinary girl who goes on to become Miss India. It shows how she was given training and guidance which helped her to fulfill her dream.
Former Miss India Ms. Ekta Chaudhury played the role of a poor girl in the show. Trainees of Etasha society were also part of the show. They performed the show’s inspiring theme, I Believe I Can, which illustrated their NGO’s work. Featured models including Femina Miss India Ekta Chaudhury, Esther Jamir, Ritu Singh, Shabnam Sultana, Sahiba Singh, Sakshi Bindra, Adriyana, Binita Borah, Olesheya, Adriyene, Tamara, Lolita, Vivene and Xsenia walked the ramp.
The emcee of the show was the famous model Ramneek Pantal and celebrities like Sushma Seth, Bharti Taneja, were amongst a few to grace the occasion.
“I have been part of countless shows, but this one has been as different as it had a social message attached, it is featured uniquely and also stretches my creativity. I have thoroughly enjoyed working on this project and I am confident that people will love the Resort Collections,” said Suneet Varma after presenting the fabulous resort collection.
"We have always believed in supporting causes that helps women. If you look at our channel’s logo even that says ‘Ek Umeed’, which means ‘a ray of hope’ and this programme also comes as a ray of hope to many aspiring girls. P7 is very happy and proud after presenting this show,” said Mr Jyoti Narain, Director, P7 News Channel.
The show was organized in support of the Etasha society that works for the training of youths. The vision is that every young Indian should be employable, have self worth and lead a dignified and productive life.

P7 News Channel- Official TV News & Broadcasting Partner of IPL Mumbai Indians

The opening ceremony of IPL 2010 witnessed stars from Indian film Fraternity like Shahrukh Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Deepika Padukone and international artists like Akon, Abba Revival, Lionel Richie, Ali Campbell of UB20’s and Bjorn. There was glitter, glamour, drama and loads of fun at the opening ceremony of season 3 IPL 2010. The familiar Oscar and Grammy winning ‘Jai Ho’ song then filled the air with fun and a breathtaking laser show was put up for fans.

According to Mr. Jyoti Narain, Director, P7 news Channel, “We are happy to be part of IPL Mumbai Indians. As their Official TV News & Broadcasting Partner we will be coming up with the latest stories on Mumbai Indians. IPL is creating more buzz and as part of the Media Industry we thought it will be a great opportunity to be part of this cricket mega event. Indians have a zeal and passion for cricket and we share the same with our viewers.”

Mumbai Indians represent Mumbai for the IPL. The team is lead by master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, the iconic player of the Mumbai team. This team is owned by the Reliance Industries Chairman, Mukesh Ambani. The players of the team are Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan and Sanath Jayasurya etc. They are joined by Lasith Malinga who can be almost unplayable if he gets his length right. Mumbai Indians have also signed up a couple of players from the ICL - Ambati Rayudu and R Sathish who will add value to the side.

P7 News Channel Official Media Partner World Cup Hockey

Enjoy the 12th World Cup Hockey Tournament 28th February- 13th March with P7 News Channel

P7 News Channel is the official media partner of FIH World Cup Tournament-2010. The Tournament has started from 28^th February and will go on till 13^th March 2010 at Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, India. The 2010 World Cup will be the 12th installment of the tournament and the second to be held in India.

Pearls Broadcasting Corporation Ltd. will host stalls at the National stadium; P7 News Channel will have the privilege to interview the worldwide hockey stars be it on the National stadium ground or their green room or at the Le Meridian Hotel where the players are staying during the period. Every on and off ground exclusive stories related to hockey players will be telecasted regularly on P7 News Channel.

“India is a land of sports and hockey is no behind than others anymore. We understand the need of the mass and therefore we are very much delighted to be associated with FIH Hockey World Cup- 2010. It is not only love for the game, but also for our pride. Certain sports like hockey, which is our National game, should certainly be supported in every possible way.” said Mr. Jyoti Narain, Director P7 News Channel. He also added, “Our channel is passionate for Sports and the Hockey World Cup is the most important event in the game of hockey and being a part of this magnificent event is our channel’s privilege.”

The 12 teams of Hockey are split into two groups –Pool A and Pool B and will play each side in their group once before the classification matches take place. The teams as follows in Pool A: Argentina, Canada, Germany, Korea, Netherlands, and New Zealand and Pool B: Australia, England, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Spain. The series of games started at 10.30 am on 28^th February 2010.

Hockey enthusiasts across India were thrilled to immediately witness one of the most eagerly awaited matches when host India faced Pakistan at the beginning of the Hockey event and won the match.

Germany is the current holder and a win in New Delhi will see them become the first to win the trophy for the third consecutive time. England’s defender Ali Wilson is very confident about his team and targets the World Cup glory. India has also pulled up their socks and has geared up to give a power packed performance. Prabhjot Singh, the Indian striker from Punjab is very excited about his team and aiming the World Cup.

“The tournament will provide a magical experience for all our viewers and we are looking forward for the games to begin,” said Mr. Jyoti Narain, Director, P7 News Channel."

Pearls Wave Presented Magnificent Awards At Mumbai

Aditi Govitrikar at Pearls Wave Awards Night

Genelia D'souza  at Pearls Wave Awards Night

Jacqueline Fernandez at Pearls Wave Awards Night

Jane Kaha se Aayi hai Team at Pearls Wave Awards Night

Performace by Katrina Kaif at Pearls Wave award night

Koena Mitra at Pearls Wave award night

Lamp Lightening by Lto R- Lighting Lamp by Jyoti Narain, Mr. Bhangu, ML SehajPal at Pearls Wave award night

Manjari Phadnis at Pearls Wave award night

Performace by Sweeny Khara at Pearls Wave award night

Pearls Wave Presented Magnificent Awards At Mumbai

Power to the Pen Award was presented to Writer Madhu Kishore by Pankaj Advani & Aarti Chabaria

Real Women Award was presented to Social Worker Doctor Nayreen Daruwala by Jaane Kaha se aaye hai  movie Team

Rising Star Award to Actress Genelia D'souza by Anurag Kashyap

Woman of Steel Award was presented to Social Worker Flavia Agnes by Saif Ali Khan

Young Political Achiever Award was presented to MP Priya Dutt by Sophie Choudhury, Cabinet Minister Maharastra  Mr.Naseem Khan & Mr Jyoti Narain, Founder trustee, Pearls Wave & Mr S Bhattacharya from Pearls

Pearls Wave Magnificent Awards Night at Mumbai

Women who triumphed against violence shined at Pearls Wave Awards night
20th February 2010, Mumbai: Pearls Wave- Ek Leher (NGO) with the slogan Nari Shakti Ko Salam celebrated Pearls Wave gala award night at MMRDA ground on 20th February to salute and celebrate the Indian women against violence. On this day, women from all walks of life came together. They were entertained, felicitated and honored. It turned out to be an evening to empower ladies to take up the cause of ‘Women Against Violence’ and highlighted the efforts of brave people working together to make a safer world free from violence and abuse for women. Many bollywood celebrities joined their hands together to support the cause of ‘Women against Violence’.
Neha Dhupia & Ayushmaan were the anchors of the glorious evening. The evening was started by lighting the lamp by Pearls Wave founders & directors Mr. Bhangu, Mr. Jyoti Narain and Mr. ML SehajPal. Later it was followed by splendid performances by various Bollywood and TV Small Screen Stars like Hussain, Sara, Rashmi, Mughda Godse, Minisha Lamba, HARMAN BAWEJA, Sweeny Khara, and others.

Draping India Award was presented to Fashion Designer Ritu Kumar by Kim Sharma & Mr Sukhdev Singh from Pearls Broadcasting Corporation Ltd Power to the Pen Award was presented to Writer Madhu Kishore by Pankaj Advani & Aarti Chabaria

Global Indian Face Award was presented to Actress Freida Pinto by Harman Baweja & Kunal Kohli

Young Political Achiever Award was presented to MP Priya Dutt by Sophie Choudhury, Cabinet Minister Naseem & Mr Jyoti Narain, Director Pearls Broadcasting Corporation Ltd.

Political Achiever Award was presented to Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit by Mr. Jyoti Narain, Director, Pearls Broadcasting Corporation on AV Woman of Steel Award was presented to Social Worker Flavia Agnes by Saif Ali Khan

Small Screen Queen Award was presented to Balika Wadhu Avika Gaur by Sweeny Khara & Gurmeet Singh.

Real Women Award was presented to Social Worker Doctor Nayreen Daruwala by Saif Ali Khan

Girls Favorite Ace Australian cricketer Brett Lee exclusively on P7 News Channel

Name of the Show: Bindaas Brett Lee

Date: 18th, 19th & 20th February, 2010

Venue: P7 News Channel

Time: 10:30 PM onwards(Prime time)

Brett Lee as Hindi news reader on P7 News Channel

Ace Australian Cricketer Brett Lee will be reading news in Hindi on P7 Hindi News Channel. He is going to present a special show Bindaas Brett Lee on 18, 19 and 20th February 2010 at 10.30 pm onwards. On Day one, Lee will be a Musician and Style Guru. Second day, Lee will be a Hindi News Reader. Closing day there will be documentary on Brett Lee’s various familiar associations with the News Channel.

Photographs of Pearls Wave Press Conference

Pearls Broadcasting Corporation Ltd. officially announced and supported the Pearls Wave Trust on 6th February 2010 at JW Marriott Hotel in Mumbai. Katrina Kaif, Saif Ali Khan and Harman Baweja expressed their intent to raise their voice against violence on women in an initiative titled PEARLS WAVE (Women against Violence).

Celebrities Supported an Initiative Taken By Pearls Wave on Women against Violence

Bollywood joins its hands for Pearls Waves movement

6th February 2010, Mumbai: Pearls Broadcasting Corporation Ltd. officially announced and supported the Pearls Wave Trust on 6th February 2010 at JW Marriott Hotel in Mumbai. Katrina Kaif, Saif Ali Khan and Harman Baweja expressed their intent to raise their voice against violence on women in an initiative titled PEARLS WAVE (Women against Violence).

Pearls Wave NGO (Pearls Broadcasting Corporation Ltd), a unique initiative and a step contributing towards raising a voice that is unanimous for all women throughout the country. Abuse, harassment, threat and torture together form a vicious circle which has been going on in India for years now, Pearl’s wave intends to put an end to such exploitation and bring about are revolutionary change.

Breakthrough, Pearls Wave NGO working for the rights of women supports the harassed and abused, is looking to provide a platform for such women ill-treated in the hands of their partners or families.

Audio Visual of Pearls NGO was also unveiled having snapshots of women against violence and messages from celebrities -Jenelia Dsouza, Vidya Balan, Ajay Devgan, Karan Johar, Priyanka Chopra, Minisha Lamba, Shahid Kapoor, and Abhay Deol pledging their support for PEARLS WAVE. With this Pearls Wave Trust announced the Ground Event on the 20^th, February (that will be Celebration for Women) where Pearls Wave will felicitate 10 women from different fields of society. Later it will be telecasted on 28th February.

Mr. Jyoti Narain Director, Pearls Broadcasting Corporation Ltd. said “I am thankful to all the stars, came to support the Pearls Wave Trust. Pearls Broadcasting Corporation is a well known name all over India. It has taken initiative to come forward and fight for the causes of the society. As a corporate we moved ahead and tried to rectify the causes at grass root level. P 7 with its tagline Ek Ummed, is trying to raise the Umeed of the society. Pearls Broadcasting Corporation gave birth to Pearls NGO and it’s trying to bring women issues under corporate social responsibilities. Pearls Wave ki Lehar shouldn’t end after ground event on 20^th Feb. All these things support our tagline of the NGO– ‘Ek Lehar Uth Ke Rahegi’.

Speaking on the occasion, Katrina said, “My mom is always involved with women charity. Today I am very happy to help this cause and will give something back to the society. Across the country we have NGOs and people who are willing to help those affected by violence and difficulties in their lives. It is our responsibility to make women aware of these facilities and tell them how to use it to fight abuse.”

While Harman, said “It’s a brave effort from the organization, equally important for men to understand and support the cause. There are organizations across the country working to spread this message, and together, it is our responsibility to spread the word against violence. It is our responsibility to stand up for women against violence. Don’t forget Men are only stronger in strength and women are in many other ways.”

Added Saif Ali Khan, said, “Actors as role models, having responsibility towards society and should lend their support to causes like violence against women. We need to make people aware about it, if public opinion can be affected with our association we can contribute to it.”

Pearls Broadcasting Corporation Limited has been running a National News and entertainment TV channel P7 News. P7 News is conscious of its Corporate Social Responsibilities. Thus, it has been meeting the entertainment needs of the common man by telecasting TV serials, documentary films, tele-films, Ad-films and special feature films on various social objectives. It has been telecasting both live as well as recorded programmes.

In order to meet up its social objectives, especially pertaining to women empowerment, domestic violence, eradication of social evils Likes Dowry, Sati Pratha, Female Foeticide, Sexual and Emotional Abuse Economic Deprivations, Abusive Behaviors, Slapping Punching With Fists, Choking or Burning, Malnutrition, Physical Aggression And Domestic Violence, Deprivation Of Freedoms And Human Rights And To Help Women In Distress, Pearls Broadcasting Corporation Limited has sponsored an NGO totally devoted to these social objectives. The name of this NGO is Pearls Wave Trust.

Pearls Wave NGO is supported by P7 News. It has been awakening the people against the aforesaid social evils through broadcasting news, speeches of eminent personalities and highlighting news & stories on these issues. It has become a channel, which is a first channel to report the cases of atrocities on women. The channel P7 News has been highlighting the need of women education, development of technical skills in women, getting the women in distress through the said NGO.

These efforts of P7 News will go a long way in the direction of social empowerment. Pearls group of Companies are rendering a helping hand. Pearls Wave Trust is the implementation arm for meeting the social responsibility of Pearls Group of Companies. P7 News has been practicing other modes to achieve the said social objectives i.e. by arranging fashion shows, inviting the film celebrities, especially the popular actresses, bites of well known social leaders & politicians, holding seminars, managing events sponsoring free medical checkups, donations to educational institutions rehabilitation programmes for women in distress, organizing cultural programmes, star nights, dedicated to widows & women below poverty line.

An effort will be made to develop the skills of women in fine arts, handicrafts music, painting, dancing, yoga, modeling for physical, mental and spiritual development based on moral values of life. Special attention will be given for starting maternity homes, child care centers, Health Clinics, old age homes for the destitute.

P7 News & Pearls Wave Trust understand this heavy responsibility on the shoulders of the society and with the help of its News Channel, social reformers, politicians, film industry and with active women wants to come forward to help the women. They have borne the tyranny of man from a long time. Now time has come for a crusade against violence on women. P7 News & Pearls Wave Trust has recently initiated its efforts through organizing an “All India Women Concert 2010” in the service of women society.

P7 is all set totouch new heights

P7 is all set to touch new heights

Bindia,women oriented show on P7

Bindia, a talk show on P7 News Channel focuses on women issues. As the name suggests, it deals with all the aspects of women. The show covers all the aspects of women from being a house wife to a career oriented women.The traditional role of the Indian woman was of a typical housewife who was literally confined to the four walls of her home but now women in India have felt the need to redeem their status and work towards the betterment of the women in general and the society in particular.

“Bindia”, the bounty of a woman, the symbol of feminine, the identity of our culture, is the value of our society. According to the experts “Women are becoming increasingly visible in the domestic and international sphere in media, entertainment, business, IT, politics and literature. Whether it is Kali for Women, a women specific publishing house or the Electrolux – FE Awards for businesswomen, there is increasing recognition of female achievers and the emergence of powerful Indian women”.The panel experts being a social activist and psychiatrist respectively, zeroes down the analysis after the dive into the fullest depth of each and every issue. The experts also inform about the levels of the women's empowerment framework, namely- welfare, access, mobilisation and control. Development and education are the two most important factors for determinant the status of women in any society, particularly in the traditional societies like India.

Unique state of the art presentation highlights and debates the position as well as the views of the different segments of the societies directly at the grass root level. The direct conversations with the viewers are a unique facility for the viewers. In the queue of attraction stands the last segment consisting of a brief story highlighting the heroin of the week. In brief “Bindia” speaks the women world.

P7 is all set to touch new heights

Pearls Broadcasting Corporation Pvt Ltd. is all gearing up to make a big mark in the Indian media world with its recently launched Hindi news network P7. Launched on March 27th in the Delhi, P7 entered to the screens of metropolitan city Mumbai on September 23rd.
Pearls has invested approximately Rs 400 million in P7 News. To commence the Mumbai operations and provide with an efficient distribution platform for its news channel, the company has funded around Rs 50 million to tie up with the cable networks in the Mumbai region and around Rs 80 million overall.
P7 has done tie-ups with some major cable networks Incablenet, Hathway Cable & Datacom, Scod18 and Wire & Wireless India Ltd (WWIL). The channel is available on Essel Group’s direct-to-home (DTH) company Dish TV and DD Direct Plus.
Pearls is looking to create a high-definition-ready news operation using its Broadcast MediaLibrary/MediaClient (BML/MCL) digital video platform in India. For the purpose, it has selected SeaChange Video Servers for their News Channel - P7 News. SeaChange International is the video-on-demand, IPTV, broadcast and advertising systems leader.
The channel has become increasing popular among the Hindi speaking belt Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Delhi. The channel is already available in other Hindi speaking markets. The channel has spent around Rs 80 million on distribution. P7 is available in the states including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat and has signed a deal with Gujarat Telelink Private Ltd (GTPL).
The channel has a staff count of 375 across 11 bureaus. The channel has six OB-vans for news gathering and an association with 600 stringers across the nation for news. Within six months of launch, the channel has roped in advertisers like Coca-Cola, Bata, and Morepen apart from a clutch of real estate companies.
The major focus remains on the variation in the content it would offer to its viewers. P 7 covers various programmes such as Stylista, Health Care, Grahon ki shatranj, Real estate, Bindia, Kaida Kanoon, and Speed. The channel provides an entire spectrum of emotions to their viewer that is well captured in its tagline – ‘Ek Umeed’ (A ray of Hope).
Pearls Group has a wide array of business interests spanning real estate, tourism, TV & film production and print publication.