India, August 8, 2017: Citrix announced the appointment of Makarand Joshi as its area vice president and country head for Citrix in the Indian subcontinent. As part of this role, he will be responsible for accelerating and transforming the business in the Indian subcontinent (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Mauritius and Nepal), as well as building a robust partner ecosystem and driving sales revenue. Makarand joins Citrix with over 22 years of experience in various leadership roles that include building sales and partner networks across Asia.

Makarand will report to Stanimira Koleva, group vice president of sales and services for the Asia Pacific Japan region and will be responsible for growing Citrix’s business in enterprise and field sales, consulting services, technical pre-sales and the post sales functions across the Indian subcontinent. He will also focus on nurturing the presence of Citrix in emerging areas of business geared towards contributing to the technology revolution, as well as the company’s foray in new areas.

Prior to joining Citrix, Makarand was associated in various leadership roles in Sales, Marketing and Operations with Microsoft.

“Makarand brings over two decades of experience, market knowledge and insights that will add value to our customers. I am confident that Mak’s strong business leadership skills will drive Citrix in the Indian subcontinent to its next phase of growth by transforming business, and strengthening our presence in the region”, said Stanimira Koleva, group vice president, Sales and Services, Asia Pacific Japan, Citrix.

Speaking on his appointment, Makarand Joshi, area vice president and country head, for Citrix in the Indian subcontinent said, “I am glad to join Citrix and look forward to working with the team in the Indian subcontinent and the Asia Pacific Japan region to drive Citrix to even greater heights. With organisation’s increasingly adopting disruptive technologies and prioritising IT investments to retain an edge in this fast evolving environment, I intend to build on the legacy of quality and reliable delivery of solutions. I believe, Citrix, with its strong product portfolio, is in the right place, at the right time, catering to India’s digitization drive. I look forward to helping shape the future of Citrix in the Indian subcontinent.”

About Citrix

Citrix (NASDAQ:CTXS) aims to power a world where people, organizations and things are securely connected and accessible to make the extraordinary possible. We help customers reimagine the future of work by providing the most comprehensive secure digital workspace that unifies the apps, data and services people need to be productive, and simplifies IT’s ability to adopt and manage complex cloud environments. Citrix solutions are in use by more than 400,000 organizations including 99 percent of the Fortune 100 and 98 percent of the Fortune 500.

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~ Will be responsible for improving and strengthening Market Leadership Vertical, Sales & Distribution Networks ~

~ RAPOO opens another office in India at Mumbai, this new office will work as company’s India corporate office~

New Delhi India: October 10, 2016 – RAPOO, a global leader in providing cutting-edge wireless peripheral products, has announced the promotion of Mukesh Chaudhary as the new Country Head for India & SAARC. Mukesh Chaudhary will be operating from company’s newly opened corporate office at Mumbai.He has been promoted to thisnew role from Regional Manager-West &South India and Sales Head of Bangladesh & Sri Lanka.He joined RAPOO in 2013 as RM West India and has served the company in many roles and job titles.

Mukesh Chaudhary has a significant expertise in Sales &Marketing and has gained leadership experience in business development & relationship management while being associated with various organizations over the years. Over all he has an enriching experience of12 years from leading business organizations in sales & marketing, business development & relationship management, product& channel management.

Prior to joining RAPOO, Mukesh Chaudhary was heading PC monitor brand “AOC” as Regional Manager – West India.

In his new role, Mukesh Chaudhary will be responsible for developing & managing the sales & marketing,from planning to execution in India & SAARC. Under his strategic directions and leadership,RAPOO is looking forward to move in the digital lifestyle consumer segment.

Speaking on the occasion,Oliver Shi, Vice President-Overseas at RAPOO said,“I am pleased to announce the promotion of Mukesh as Country Head for India & SAARC. I am confident, with his strong marketing &sales skill, strength and passion, he will successfully lead rapidly growing RAPOO India business &the team. I wish him all the very best and good luck for his new role & responsibility.”

Mukesh Chaudhary, Country Head-India & SAARC at RAPOOsaid, “I am delightedand thankful to the management for showing faith & confidence in me.IT and digital lifestyle market is at the cusp of exponential growth and I am excited to explore and use this opportunity within this new role. I am looking forward to use my knowledge and expertise to help RAPOO grow in India & SAARC and to build an excellent reputation.”

In a bid to streamline the business operations,RAPOO has made another significant investment in India and has strategically shifted its India corporate office to Mumbai while its marketing & administration office will remain in New Delhi.

About RAPOO:

Founded in 2002, RAPOO is dedicated to offering excellent, cutting-edge wireless peripheral products sound solutions, power banks etc. to users around the world.Creating the technology with the tagline “Wireless Your Life” is the simple philosophy that RAPOO has always adhered to.

Today RAPOO products are now being sold in more than 80 countries and to manage the show RAPOO has approximately 3,000 employees across the globe. RAPOO has fully ISO-certified factory and products fully comply with essential global standards and regulations like ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14000:2004, GSV, CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, WPC, BIS etc.

RAPOO has constantly paid close attention to the continuous changes in user demands and to provide corresponding solutions. The RAPOO range of wireless mice, wireless keyboards, and wireless headsets is tailored to meet the needs of PC users. Bluetooth headsets and Bluetooth keyboards for intelligent terminals, like mobile phones and tablet PCs, are further featured in RAPOO’s broad portfolio. Multimedia keyboards and Multi-Link (dandelion technology) product suites the home theatre segment of RAPOO product range.

RAPOO possesses a top class R&D design team which has a deep understanding of the industrial aesthetic standards of today’s world and can accurately grasp the end-user experiences in the market. RAPOO has won ‘iF Product Design Award’ for five times in a row since 2010, In 2015 along with iF Design Award for T8 touch mouse RAPOO also won ‘Red Dot Design Award’ for its Bluetooth headset S900. These awards further strengthened and honoured RAPOO’s relentless pursuit of offering the best user experience.For more information, visit: http://www.rapoo.com/

For more details you may contact: pooja@proalliancepr.com

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~ Zbee morning service available from 8 AM – 11 AM ~

~ Pre- booking facility available to get Zbees at the doorstep or from DLF Cyber Hub ~

Reaching office in time has been a perennial challenge for most of us, especially when one has to drive through the morning traffic. Getting picked from the doorstep and reaching office without getting into any such hassles…now it is no more remained just a dream for Gurgaonites living nearby DLF Cyber Hub. Zbee – the premium last mile connecting electric automobile has recently launched a special morning service which plies from 8 AM to 11 AM in the mornings. People can now book a Zbee for free pick up from their homes, by dialling 9643582646 or 9643582647. The service is nominally priced (ranging between Rs.30- Rs.60 based on single or double occupancy and drop location). In this morning service, Zbee will be covering places in and around Cyber City.

Zbee, which is operational around the DLF Cyber City region of Gurgaon since March this year is gradually becoming a preferred mode of travel for people who commute daily in the region. Zbee is a creation of extensive research by the product development team which is supported by the design, R&D and quality check specialists of Swedish company – Clean Motion AB.  Clean Motion India, which is the Indian arm of the Swedish company, is very upbeat about the Indian market where last mile connectivity is an important concern.

Commenting on this newly added morning service, Mr. Anil Arora, Country Head, Clean Motion India, said, “We are very optimistic and excited the way things are unfolding at the moment. In such a short time span, we have managed to become a preferred transport mode for a majority of people who flock the DLF Cyber Hub region or whose offices and homes are nearby DLF Cyber Hub. With this morning service launch, we aim to expand our reach and cater to more number of people. It is just a forward journey from here on and we are certain to leverage this amazing momentum which we have gained in these few months.”

Apart from this newly launched morning service, regular operation hours of Zbee are from 12 pm to 9 pm. While still a relatively new service, this eco-friendly vehicle is constantly receiving positive customer feedbacks and many encouraging remarks for its innovative energy efficient vehicle, attractive aesthetics and good service.

Currently the Zbees are running  successfully in and around Cyber City, DLF Ph 2 and Ph 3, and connecting all the leading corporate buildings of the area such as IndusInd Bank, Ericsson India, Vodafone, and Standard Chartered Bank, as well as the residential buildings such as Belvedere Park, with DLF Cyberhub. To meet the increasing demand, the company plans to expand its fleet to cover other premium location in Delhi and NCR very soon.

 Awards for Zbee:

–           Won the prestigious WWF Climate Solver and Zennsström Green Mentorship Award In 2013,

–          Won the Indian Parivartan Sustainability Award In October 2014.

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Some key facts of Zbee:

–          Zbee can reach a full charge in less than an hour.

–          Four Zbees can fit into a single sedan parking space.

–          Zbee is energy efficient and creates no noise and no pollution.

–         Comfortably accommodates 2 people.

–          Weighs 270 Kgs / and maximum speed of 45k/hr.

–          Zbee is weather protected and features a protected luggage compartment. The parking brake has a lock and protects the vehicle from theft.

–        Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ZbeeIndia/

Twitter – https://twitter.com/zbeeindia

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When I started playing squash in 1986, I hardly had an idea about what an attractive, mobilizing and inspiring force “Sport” could be. Sport has the power to rescue us from the daily grind of life. A heroic act, a sporting gesture, an impromptu quote, talking tough, looking mean, a brave decision, an affectionate hug – you see them all on the field!! And this is not only about the sporting greats like Sachin Tendulkar or Usain Bolt , but is experienced by anyone who plays a sport regularly .Sport doesn’t build character. It actually reveals it.”

Today sports are a 600 billion dollar industry globally. In India this landscape has never been more exciting. Last year, role models for women were created with the Indian women’s hockey team qualifying for the Olympics after a 36 years gap and SaniaMirza bagging the World No. 1 WTA Doubles ranking. India continued its dominance in South Asia with the highest ever medal tally in the SAG 2016 and winning the South Asian Basketball Championship. Badminton, squash, shooting, archery, chess, billiards, golf, gymnastics and cycling also witnessed some stellar performances individually on the world stage. The inclusive power of sports found expression in the 173 medals that India brought back home from the Special Olympics (intellectual disabilities) held in Los Angeles in 2015. With India doubling its medal projections for Rio, standing out at the Olympics may not be a distant dream. With a robust economic climate and newfound aspiration to etch its place on the globe, India has found a voice to express itself through sports.

Sports unites and hence cannot be confined to only those who take it up as a career. The average Indian who seeks to remain fit in his/her stressful lifestyle or find a forum to voice support for a cause like cancer awareness has turned amateur running into a movement. Companies are taking up sporting competitions within/across organizations to bring together employees isolated due to technology and deadlines. The rising Indian middle class projected to spend 10% of its wallet on education and recreation by 2050 is increasingly seeking non-fictional content backed by a story and sports is fulfilling this demand. “Bharat” is not left behind with rural India backing the popularity of leagues of traditional sports like Kabaddi, Wrestling, KhoKho and Mallkhamb. And not to forget, ambassadors of conflict resolution of Indo-Pak are none other than the fans rooting to see the arch-rivals play together in a great game of cricket.

Sports in India has traditionally been a government led initiative. Policies like compulsory physical education in schools, higher budgetary allocation and inclusion of community playgrounds in master plans of towns in Manipur have preserved sporting traditions that date back to its erstwhile competing kingdoms. In Haryana, initiatives like Play 4 India that scout for talent in the age group of 8-14 at the grassroots, groom and sponsor them, provide career support in terms of academic scholarships or reservation in government jobs are a stand-out. Not only the individuals but also the village that nurtures sports is awarded monetary support for development. The strengthening of the sports ecosystem in these states has shown commendable results in terms of contribution to national and international games’ medal tally for India.

Times are changing and so is the role of the private sector in revolutionizing sports in the country. Billion-dollar TV rights, millions of viewers across the globe, and consequent ad revenues, ticket and merchandise sales are bringing in money like never before. Indian Premier League in cricket started the trend and soon the Indian Super League in football had become the fourth biggest football league (average stadium attendance of 24,357) in the world , beating the French, Italian and Brazilian leagues. It is noteworthy that all 8 ISL franchises are mandated to invest 2 Cr p.a. for development of football at the grassroots level. . The recent collaboration between Sports Authority of India and Gopichand Badminton Foundation is a welcome move of PPP in sports. Not everything is for profit. Philanthropic funds like Olympic Gold Quest (founded by Geet Sethi and Prakash Padukone) have supported SainaNehwal and Mary Kom. Tata Group has set the benchmark for CSR in sports by initiatives like Tata Archery Academy (which professionally trained world No. 5 Deepika Kumari) and developing Kati, a popular tribal sport in Jharkhand.

However a lot remains to be done for unleashing the power of sport in the country. Poor governance as seen in the tussle among federations affecting the morale of players, limited reach of Sports Authority of India in scouting players (a mere 0.0035% of the population in the 8-25 age group), lack of industry status for sports, inhibiting private sector investments, limited legacy planning and monetization of sports infrastructure and duty structures making sports equipment unaffordable, need to be addressed as soon as possible. Sponsorships are mostly directed towards well established athletes and that too mostly in team sports that have professional leagues. In spite of bagging 3 golds, 14 silvers and 16 bronzes in the Paralympic Asian Games in S. Korea and more recently 14 medals at the 2016 Dubai IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania, funds still elude the Paralympians.

And finally, it is vital to further drive the culture of sports in our country within the multiple roles we play as individuals’ viz. parents, teachers, mentors, family & friends. We need to take cognizance of how sport shapes character as well as health (more than 20% children in India suffer from obesity). Whether it turns out to be a career choice for the child or not, time and effort needs to be given to explore this. Sports is no longer an alternate career option and isn’t confined to being an athlete. Coaching, sports psychologists, fitness trainers, journalists, commentators and marketing / consulting roles are just some of the whole range of avenues available today.

We are aware of what needs to be fixed. We are aware of where we need to go. As Andre Agassi puts it, the only secret is “to be inspired”.

(The writer is Country Head, Commercial Banking, IndusInd Bank and an avid sports enthusiast.)

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• Sanjay Kapoor, Nishant Rao and Dr. Surajit Mitra inaugurates IIFT’s three day summit, Trade Winds 2015
• Speakers press on the imminent need to digitalize India and reap full potential of its young leaders

New Delhi, Aug 2015: With a rapidly changing global economy backed by aggressive advancements in technology, the approach to business and enterprise has also evolved. What are the unique challenges of doing business today? What are the secrets of evolving and adapting to dramatically changing times? These were the questions discussed in much detail on the opening day of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade’s prestigious business summit ’Trade Winds 2015’.

As today’s business graduates prepare to become tomorrow’s managers, they not only have to acquaint themselves with traditional time-tested approaches but also develop a knack to quickly adapt to blink–and-miss changes in business environments. The three day summit has brought together prominent Indian business leaders and managers to inspire the confident young minds of the country, and share with them their experiences and valuable learning.

The first day of the summit witnessed the presence of eminent personalities like Mr. Sanjay Kapoor, Chairman, Micromax, Mr. Nishant Rao, Country head, LinkedIn and Dr. Surajit Mitra, Director and Vice Chancellor, IIFT for the inaugural ceremony.

Established in 1963 by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru directly under the Ministry of Commerce, IIFT is one of the country’s most prestigious B Schools. The marquee business summit, is also one of the oldest across India that aims at covering all the facets of international business and providing a platform for IIFT students to interact with eminent leaders from the industry and various esteemed international organizations.

Including discussions on the evolving needs of the time and how the ever-changing world promises to offer the business leader of tomorrow a newer set of challenges than today, the first session of the summit  “Business Leader of Tomorrow- What are his/her unique challenges?” had valuable insights shared by Mr. Nishant Rao and Mr. Sanjay Kapoor.

Along with the topic Mr Sanjay Kapoor also highlighted important concepts like the data tsunami and how the fast evolving data ecosystem brings nonlinear challenges.

He also talked about the complexities of today’s business and the need to adopt a proactive attitude to seize the myriad opportunities offered by the digital world.

“Considering the prevalent situation, there is a dire need to make India digital. For evolution, we need to adopt non-linear thinking. The growing competition has made handling the complexities of business a critical agenda.  Fearless of the competition and determined to make it big, it is time to look around and be on their toes to grab the potential that the new world has to offer. Young aspirants should shed away all inhibitions and limiting thoughts & instead use analytical skills to make their business work. Experience, knowledge and learning are what truly distinguish a good leader from the rest.” said Mr Sanjay Kapoor .

Following this, sharing some anecdotes to drive home the point, Mr. Nishant Rao gave his thought provoking insights on topic ‘A leader’s mindset’ inspiring the young blood to make it big in the world.

Sharing a key mantra, one that the actually carried on band, Mr. Rao said “Transform, do not settle.” He narrated an incident how his entire team wore this as band, seven showing the one he still wore, and how every time they looked at it, it motivated them to forget their individual identities & dedicate themselves to a larger goal. He exhorted the audience, saying “The 200 students sitting here are some of the brightest in the country, so please never chase the small fish, the 20-30% incremental growth, look for the 2x, the 10x. And you cannot achieve this alone. As a leader you should always look for creating such moments that can help you follow the dreams that you set for yourself.

Over six sessions spread across three days, the summit will deliberate over multiple aspects and components of doing business – from ideation to marketing to operations to others. With a galaxy of C Suite level speakers, it is a tremendous opportunity for IIFT to reach out to the world. The speakers will also discuss some pertinent issues facing the Indian economy and suggest economic strategies to put India on the path of sustainable growth.

The summit also has a healthy participation of women business leaders and entrepreneurs. Among the participants are Ms. Neeru Sharma, Co-founder and Director, Infibeam.Com; Ms. Annapurna Das, Business Unit Director, MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd; Ms. Deepali Nair, Chief Marketing Officer, Mahindra Holidays & Resort India Limited; and Ms. Anu Anand, Head-Talent Acquisition, South Asia, Reckitt Benckiser.

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Mumbai, June 2015| SCOTT, the Swiss based high end bicycle brand has announced a strategic partnership with Go Pro, an adventure camera brand as a part of its Member Benefits Program of the SCOTT Owners’ Club.  This strategic tie-up will enable registered SCOTT owners’ club members to avail a preferential price on Go Pro Cameras and Accessories. The tie has been done exclusively for the Indian market and will be applicable only for registered Scott owners’ club members.

Commenting on the association, Jaymin Shah, Country Head, India said, “Keeping in mind the strong and independent positions of both SCOTT and Go Pro in their respective spaces the tie up was a natural synergy.  The rationale for one of the best bike and the leading adventure camera brand coming together is a seamless one. When you buy a SCOTT, you just don’t buy a bike. This tie-up is a fantastic and exciting addition for our riders who love adventure and photography. They can combine both their passions in one go.”

Elated on this tie up, Tania Samtani, Director at Go Pro Official distributor of India, Stereovision said “Go Pro and Stereovision are stoked to be associated with Scott Owners’ Club. We look forward to a long term association”

About SCOTT Owners’ Club:

The Scott owners club is an online platform that allows scott bike owners across India to connect with their fellow SCOTT riders and promote the spirit of cycling together. It is our effort to make available authentic information and quick solutions straight from the experts, to make the cycling experience ofmembers better each day! It not only enables members of all riding abilities to create & join special rides, but also entitles them to exclusive member benefits, handpicked for them!

To know more visit:  www.scottownersclub.com‪

#‎scott2luvit ‪#‎bikeonscott #noshortcuts

About SCOTT Sports India:

SCOTT Sports, a Swiss based company who deals into global multisport. In India they are leading manufacturing brand of high-end cycling. SCOTT is a globally recognized brand name that stands for product innovation and high standards of quality. The Swiss based company is a global multisport company with a product portfolio that spans five sports Cycling, Running, Motorsports, Winter sports and outdoor. In India they are mainly into manufacturing premium cycles ranging from Rs 25 thousand to 7 lakhs.

Visit us at: http://www.scott-sports.com/global/en/

About Go Pro:

GoPro, Inc. is transforming the way people capture and share their lives. What began as an idea to help athletes self-document themselves engaged in their sport has become a widely adopted solution for people to capture themselves engaged in their interests whatever they may be. From extreme to mainstream, professional to consumer, GoPro enables the world to capture and share its passion. And in turn, the world has helped GoPro become one of the most exciting and aspirational companies of our time.

For further information log on to http://gopro.com/

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Professional Training on Contract Drafting, Negotiation and Dispute Resolution

New Delhi, India 23/01/2015 – Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, and the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF), announced today the second expert-led online classroom lecture series on contract drafting. The three month certification program is designed to meet the learning needs of today’s law students and managers in legal, operations, finance, HR, purchasing and business development functions. The first program was a runaway success with more than two hundred registrations.

The Foundational and Advanced lecture series is offered as an online skill development program. It meets the learning needs of law students and professionals through work based scenarios, simulations and case studies. The live virtual sessions are led by legal practitioners and senior specialists in Indian law. These experts have worked for renowned global and Indian law firms, and have many years of experience.

“An understanding of the nuances of contractual arrangements is an essential skill for today’s legal and business professionals,” said Arvind Pachhapur, country head for the India Legal and Intellectual Property and Science business of Thomson Reuters. “Writing a perfect contract involves determining and preempting the problems that might come up in relation to the contract, and mitigating those risks through practical knowledge. This online lecture series, co-developed by Thomson Reuters and SILF, covers a wide variety of contracts and is designed to provide advanced drafting knowledge,” he added.

“The Lecture Series on Contract Drafting is a step taken by SILF to help its member firms & legal employers access a trained pool of students having pre-exposure to practical skills of drafting, negotiations and dispute resolution,” said Lalit Bhasin, President & Chairman, The Society of Indian Law Firms.

According to Mr. Bhasin, there is a huge pendency of cases in Indian courts, and an immediate need to propagate inclusion of arbitration clauses in contracts. “The lecture series covers all contemporary topics like arbitration and is being delivered by practitioners having many years of experience,” he added.

Further details including program contents and faculty profile can be found at: tinyurl.com/LSCD-Details

The Foundational Lecture series is offered pro bono to law college students with nominal charges towards online assessment and certification. Payments can be made online or through cheques/DD. Application to the Lecture Series close on 25th Jan. 2015.

The Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) is a collective of India’s Top Corporate Law Firms and the only representative body for Law Firms of India. SILF creates an atmosphere that enables Indian law firms to match the technology, manpower skill and the infrastructure that most of the foreign law firms possess. Mr. Lalit Bhasin and Mr. Shardul Shroff are President and Associate President respectively of SILF. For more information, go to http://silf.org.in

Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters is the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial and risk, legal, tax and accounting, intellectual property and science and media markets, powered by the world’s most trusted news organization. For more information, go to www.thomsonreuters.com

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• Promoting importance of good nutrition and healthy active lifestyle among India’s young population

Bangalore, May 26, 2014: Herbalife, a global nutrition company, today announced its association with ace Indian pistol shooter ranked world #1 by ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation) Heena Sidhu as the “Fresh Face” of the company in India. As part of the association, Heena will endorse Herbalife’s nutritional food product such as Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix, Energy Drink Mix Afresh as well as personal care products. India’s squash champion Dipika Pallikal, badminton champion and world # 4 Saina Nehwal, ace Indian cricketer & Indian Cricket team Vice-Captain Virat Kohli, silver medalist at the 2012 Summer Paralympics and a Padma Shri award recipient Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda, and 5 time Women’s World Boxing Champion Mary Kom are some of the other sportspersons that Herbalife has been associated with.

Commenting on the association, Mr. Ajay Khanna, Country Head, Herbalife India said, “We are pleased to announce Heena Sidhu to be our Fresh Face of Herbalife and are proud to welcome her to be part of our large family of young sports achievers. This is our sixth such sports association and we believe in supporting young aspirants like Heena, who not only represent India in different world competitions but also epitomize a fit and healthy body. In addition, we believe that nutrition in sports is an essential ingredient to help athletes reach their potential for a higher performance level. We are very excited about the opportunity to extend our nutritional support to Heena through our products .We believe this association with Heena will take our brand philosophy to greater heights as we object towards a healthy lifestyle among India’s young population.”

Sharing her thoughts on the association, Heena Sidhu said, “I am happy and honored to be associated with a global nutrition brand like Herbalife as their Fresh Face. I have been following Herbalife’s sports associations, and it gives me immense pride to be a part of this chosen group of athletes to represent Herbalife on a global scale. I believe in the Herbalife philosophy of eating right and keeping oneself looking perfect with a healthy body and skin. We all want to look beautiful with a fit body and young looking skin.  While it is important to have good nutrition for our inner body equally important is taking care of our “skin”. The Herbalife range of products helps meet our needs for both inner and outer nutrition.”

At just 24 years of age, Heena has been ranked world #1 in pistol shooting by ISSF. Heena along with team won a silver medal in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol Team event at the 2010 Asian Games held in Guangzhou, China. Her other notable achievements include winning silver medal in ISSF World Cup 2009 at Beijing and 1st position in the women’s 10m air pistol at the national championship 2009, Kerala. Sidhu made it to the Indian squad that represented the nation in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The 2012 London Olympic Games was Sidhu’s first Olympic Games. In 2013, she won the best medal a shooter could dream of by winning the Gold in the ISSF World Cup Finals – Pistol in Munich, Germany.

About Herbalife

Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) is a global nutrition company that sells weight-management, nutrition and personal care products intended to support a healthy lifestyle. Herbalife products are sold in more than 90 countries to and through a network of independent members. The company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation and its Casa Herbalife program to help bring good nutrition to children. Herbalife’s website contains a significant amount of financial and other information about the company at http://ir.Herbalife.com. The company encourages investors to visit its website from time to time, as information is updated and new information is posted.

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Mumbai, January 2014: STAAH, one of the leading Channel Management software providers for the hospitality industry has now integrated with HRS, Europe’s leading hotel portal to offer XML connectivity for seamless online booking connectivity. STAAH will provide forward-looking solutions developed for hotels and other accommodation providers and help increase revenues for hotels.

This integration will facilitate minimal administration time, eliminate errors and duplication of data entry processes. Most importantly, it will ensure inventory is accounted for accurately, in real time and maximize the sales opportunity for each available room.

Talking about this latest development, Mr. Tarun Joukani, Country Head, STAAH Ltd. said, “STAAH is proud to be HRS’s Preferred Channel Partner. It is our continuous endeavour to ensure that our hotel clients are able to update in real-time and get the maximum reach to as many online channels as possible. HRS offers some unique features and functionalities and STAAH is able to support the same.”

As hotels around the world are searching for ways to optimize their revenue per available room, the use of automated revenue management systems to effectively manage rates and pricing across multiple sales channels is on the rise.

About STAAH

STAAH is a privately owned, Internet distribution system that allows clients to distribute rates and inventory across the major websites while increasing exposure and visibility. STAAH is a one-stop provider for e-commerce and e-marketing solutions for properties from small boutique hotels to large 5 star hotels. It ensures greater presence and better management of OTAs (3rd party channels) by providing a single access point.

STAAH helps hotels display inventory and rates by using many OTA’s like Expedia, Booking.Com, Make My Trip, Wotifetc to increase visibility to potential guests.  When a customer  makes a reservation, inventory is automatically and accurately updated in real-time across all channels, saving time and costs for hotels.  Hotels gain greater visibility and exposure by using STAAH services across many channels. STAAH solutions are available for small boutique hotels or large 5 star hotels.

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