Noted actor and Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor, with Ayesha Takia, today unveiled two special 'Man of the Match' trophies from the Gitanjali Group for the IPL tournament. These trophies are to be presented to the man of the match in the home games of the IPL teams, with which the group has an association, i.e. Kings XI Punjab and Deccan Chargers will be playing.

Shahid Kapoor took time off from his busy schedule in the promotion of his upcoming movie ‘Paathshala’ which promises to be another feather in the versatile actor's cap, to unveil the specially designed trophies.

Paathshala is another unique movie with a strong message for the masses and for our educators. Paathshala challenges the increasing immoralities and unethical practices in our education system. It analyses intricately the relationship between students, teachers and the education system with sensitivity and sensibility. Paathshala is all about an urgent and desperate eye-opening mission for our education system today.

With cricket being a national obsession among today’s youth it holds a potential to educate too. Speaking on the initiative, Mr. Mehul Choksi Chairman Gitanjali Group Ltd, states, "Gitanjali Group would like to be at the heart of young India. Cricket in India is more than a sport and we are glad to be associated with this magnificent game that is the singular most unifying force in a diverse country like India.”

Gitanjali Lifestyle Ltd, incorporated in 2007 is the luxury & retail arm of the Gitanjali Group. It focuses on the luxury & premium retailing segment with stores that feature a plethora of brands spread across categories like Jewellery, Watches, Silverware, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Leather & other Lifestyle Accessories that are a perfect match for the emerging lifestyles of the new India that has emerged during the last decade.

Source: Gitanjali Group

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The Indian Premier League is back in India, to a country where cricket is a religion. Such is the grip of IPL on the nation that even multiplexes will be telecasting matches to make up for the reduced viewer-ship and footfalls during the season. There will be no new movie releases and the TRP of most popular soaps is expected to be at a low.

In time for the third season, Infibeam.com launched an exclusive IPL merchandise store on IPLT20.COM. Speaking on the prolific alliance, Mr. Vishal Mehta, CEO Infibeam.com, said, "With the IPL 2010, coming to home turf, cricket fans in India have more reasons to smile. We are proud to partner with GCV on launching the official online shopping store for branded IPL merchandise."

Mark Melville, Director, GCV said, "The IPL store offers the entire range of official IPL merchandise with an information-rich shopping experience. Cricket fans can now shop for their favorite team gear with the convenience of sitting at home and get door-step delivery across India and to major cricket playing nations. We are excited to partner with Infibeam.com, who will power the shopping site and provide fulfilment services to customers."

The IPL store at Infibeam.com will cater to the demands of cricket aficionados with a wide range of products branded with their favorite team. Choose from the beautiful blues of Mumbai Indians & Rajasthan Royals and the radiant reds of Kings XI Punjab & Royal Challengers Bangalore and a mix of both for Delhi Daredevils & Deccan Challengers. The unique yellow gear of Chennai Super Kings will compete with the special purple Kolkata Knight Riders gear on and off the field. The products available for sale include Jerseys, Backpacks, Bags, Gym bags, Flags, Bracelets, Trumpets, Wallets, Water bottles, Wrist bands and other accessories from renowned brands like Adidas, Puma and Reebok.

The fever is about to begin. Grab your favourite team merchandise now before you hit the matches.

About Indian Premier League:
Indian Premier League (popularly known as IPL) is a 20-20 (T20) cricket series organised by the prestigious BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India). IPL currently has 8 teams popularly known as franchises viz. Chennai Super Kings, Deccan Charges, Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Currently in its 3rd year, the league has participation from the most popular players from around the world making it a highly anticipated annual event that the cricketing community looks forward to.

About Global Cricket Ventures Limited (GCV):
GCV is the exclusive licensee of a wide a variety of the most valuable new media, mobile and broadcast cricket rights. Through an eight-year agreement, GCV is also a close commercial partner of the Indian Premier League and the Champions League T20. GCV owns the rights to www.cricket.com, www.willow.tv - the primary destination for viewing live coverage for cricket and the official IPL website www.iplt20.com

About Infibeam.com:
Infibeam.com owns and operates an e-commerce retail portal www.infibeam.com as well as customized products portal www.picsquare.com. The company also provides e-commerce and interactive marketing services to Brands, Retailers and Media companies in India and internationally.

Women's Day in India is observed on the 8th of March with much aplomb, particularly in the metros. Women's day celebrations have been imbibed into our culture, since the early 1900's and at a time of great global expansion on the industrial front. The concept of Women's day celebrations was at its prime when the booming population witnessed a rise of radical ideologies.

The history of Women's day celebrations states that it started as a Socialist political event, as the holiday blended in the culture countries, mainly Russia and the countries of the former Soviet Union. But with progress, the day lost its essence and became a day where the men folk simply expressed their love for the women in their lives with flowers and gifts. However, in recent times, Women’s day celebrations have gained back their popularity and are observed as the day dedicated to all the women in the society, who strive to make a difference.

Women's Day in India is a major day of celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women. The International women's day however, also celebrates the first spring holiday in the Northern Hemisphere. Women's Day in India commemorates the fruitful development of the role, a woman plays in the society. This Women's day, choose great gifts for the women in your life to show them you care. Women's Day in India will be filled with appreciation and gratitude to the woman of substance.

By: Amrith K.A.

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