Quizzes and other events @ Euphoria, NMIMS - Pause and Play

Dear Quizzers,

As part of Euphoria, the flagship cultural event of NMIMS, there are lots of events happening of your interest:

I. Brand treasure hunt, for which you have to go through the online prelims on 3rd March, 2009 . Finals to be held on 9th March, 2009
II. A series of online quizzes lasting three consecutive nights beginning 4th March, 2009. These quizzes are open to B-School students only. Mixed teams allowed. Cash prizes to be won.
III. A business quiz on 8th March, 2009 @ 7 PM. This quiz is open to students and corporates. Mixed teams are allowed.

For more details visit www.euphoriaonline.net

For any clarifications please call:

Harsha V (+91 9867010670)
Nidhi Nahata (+91 9324850901)
Hari (+91 9987285041)

Dr. Kiran Bedi is a Brand Ambassador of No Marks cream

India's first top ranking woman IPS officer, Dr Kiran Bedi, has become the brand ambassador to advocate the new brand philosophy of No Marks cream from Ozone Ayurvedics, the FMCG arm of Ozone Group.

"Off the Box"

Brand tracking company Vanno in thier recent report said that Kellogg's brand rating dropped significantly after they dropped Michael Phelps as a Brand Ambassador.

Anxiety index: Brand answers for an anxious world

JWT launched AnxietyIndex.com, an interactive site that helps brands to understand and navigate the anxiety experienced by consumers today. The intention is to operate the site as a place where people can discover and discuss how brands are responding and consumers in their handling of the current global recession.

Golfer Shiv Kapur appointed as the Brand Ambassador of BMW Golf

BMW India announced a partnership with amateur golfing sensation Shiv Kapur to promote and showcase BMW Golf in India. As the Golf Ambassador for BMW in India, Shiv will actively promote the BMW Golf Cup International, the world's largest international golf series for amateurs, across the country later this year. As part of the year-long parnership, Shiv Kapur will also be given a BMW 6 Series sedan.

Sania Mirza is a Brand Ambassador of 'Cadbury Bournvita Li'l Champs'

"The core proposition of Bournvita Li'l Champs is to provide mental alertness and physical fitness in the age group of 2-5 years," said Cadbury India executive director-marketing Sanjay Purohit.

Energy drink for IPL, another first by Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals and consumer products maker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Healthcare India Ltd are in process to develop an energy drink for the second edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). GSK's malt-based drink Boost was one of the brand partners of the RR, also they are the leading makers of health drink products such as Horlicks, Viva, Maltova and Boost

Preity Zinta is a Brand Ambassador of Vatika shampoo

With the launch of the new range and with the signing of Preity Zinta, we are confident that the Vatika Dandruff Control range will also beat the industry average and double its turnover in three years," Dabur India COO (Consumer Care) V S Sitaram said.

PepsiCo ties up with Mumbai Indian, CSK for IPL

PepsiCo has scored a double whammy for the upcoming IPL season after bagging the sponsorship deal for Mumbai Indians and securing the status of official hydration partner of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for its 7UP brand.

TATA Crucible Prelims @ Pune

Here is a look to thePrelims TC @ Pune.
Contributed by:- Rahul (He missed me in TC & i missed TC)

1. This maker of Nutrela, recently launched the drink named – “N’Rich”?

2. Identify this in India?

3. This brand of Vodka from the stable of Radico Khiatan group is endorsed by Hritik Roshan?
4. After over 100 years the Gherkins would be replaced by what in the logo of Heinz Ket-up?
(Hint: Think basic……Ketchup……..)

5. Samsonite's ad.

6. Name the grammy award winner rapper owns the rights of Bad Boy records, a clothing line & restaurants?
7. Adam Cohen’s book – “The Perfect Store” is a story of which internet enterprise?
Many thought it as Amazon but ………………….
8. Baba Kalyani's pic.

9. This company has recently launched world’s first matrimonial channel ….name it?
10. This world famous Ice-cream Chain Company celebrates “Free cone day” each year name it?
11. JAY engineering works ltd. manufactures which famous Fan brand?
12. In 1982 what was created by Mitch kapor & Jonathan Sachs for IBM PC’s?
13. “Fem” brand is owned by which Indian business group?
14. Identify this Battery manufacturer? (Print Ad)
15. Mahachocco is the brand endorsed by which Indian cricketer?
16. This company owns the kiosk by name “Devils workshop” and plans to retail its tea under the brand “Bollywood Chai”….Name it? (Think of your summer vacations………..beverage)
17. Identify the group (A lady holding a child) ? (Hint: If u r in Poona then u must know it……..)
18. India’s first 3D action PC game is based on which super hit bollywood movie?
19. Clip of an Ad for Colgate
20. Clip of an ad for Fair & Lovely