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Go for Gold campaign

While politicians are fighting on the various issue of the Commonwealth Games , some of the country’s leading sportspersons, including Abhinav Bindra, Vijender Singh and Saina Nehwal, are all set to promote.
Beijing Olympic rifle shooting gold medallist Bindra, bronze medal-winning boxer Vijender Singh and world No. 2 woman shuttler Saina would take part in the ‘Go for Gold’ campaign on August 14 to mark the 50-day countdown to the October 3-14 event.

Linc's 'Refill More' campaign

Linc Pen, a brand of writing instruments is reiterating its commitment to saving the environment through its recent CSR initiative - 'Refill More'. The campaign, aims at making consumer conscious about protecting the environment by educating consumers about the adverse effects of plastics on the environment and how everyone can play their part in reducing the use of plastics. The campaign will promote an increased use of refills since refills contain a lesser quantity of plastic.
This campaign will be introduced in schools during Linc Pen's annual Spellinc competition. As a part of this initiative drop boxes will be set up in schools where students can drop off empty refills and pens so that plastic can be recycled in a more environment friendly way.

Taj Television India launches ‘Ten Cricket'

In an attempt to steal the money ZEE Networks decided to start a new channel TEN CRICKET from August 10 onwards. Rates of their channels cannot be hiked as per TRAI rules..An option open before them is to start a new channel and migrate certain contents to that channel.
The tri series in Srilanka will be first of series to be telecast on this channel.
In the next six months, Ten Cricket plans to telecast 8 Test Matches, 25 ODI’s & 5 T20’s. Ten Cricket will also telecast the important India-South Africa series comprising of 3 Test Matches, 5 One Day Internationals and 1 T20.

They broadcast rights of five cricket boards - Sri Lanka, South Africa, Pakistan, West Indies & Zimbabwe, bringing-in some of the best cricketing action from there.

Canada's tourism brand ambassador in India

After having endorsed many a FMCG products like Thums Up, LG, Dollar banian.....Superstar Akshay Kumar has now been chosen as the Indian ambassador by the Canada Tourism Commission (CTC).

The action star was chosen for the brand ambassador's role at the instigation of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who met him in Mumbai during his visit to India last November, and Industry Minister Tony Clement.

AFF Suzuki Cup retains title sponsorship

ASEAN football received a further boost today as Japanese car giant Suzuki Motor Corporation renewed its title sponsorship of the AFF Suzuki Cup for 2010.

The AFF Suzuki Cup is Southeast Asia's biggest football event and ratings leader. This year's competition, featuring the region's top eight teams, will be co-hosted by Indonesia and Vietnam from December 1st to 29th. Suzuki has been a title-sponsor of the AFF Cup since 2008.

Thomson Sport is a new travel partner for Arsenal

Arsenal Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Thomson Sport as its Official UK Travel Agency Partner. The three-year partnership also establishes the travel company as Official Team Travel Supplier and Official Supporters' Travel Supplier.

Jack Wolfskin signs with Liverpool

German outdoor clothing outfitter Jack Wolfskin continues its successful campaign to increase brand recognition in the UK with its commitment to sponsor Liverpool FC in the coming season.

First women to present Formula 1

Miss McKenzie, the BBC’s track-side reporter, will take the main anchor role for the Japanese Grand Prix in mid-October. Jake Humphrey, the programme’s regular presenter, will be at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. McKenzie, a former Sky Sports News presenter, joined the programme as a pit lane reporter last year and she was kissed by Jenson Button after he won the 2009 championship.

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Animal Logos & Trivia - Series 4

Novo Nordisk

Its logo since company’s foundation is the Apis bull, one of the sacred animals of ancient Egypt. The Apis bull was worshipped as the incarnation of Ptah, creator of the universe, city god of Memphis and the patron deity of craftsmen. The logo is a stylised reproduction of an Egyptian statuette dating from circa 664–323 BC. The choice of the logo follows an old European chemist's tradition of identifying pharmacies by an animal symbol.

Red Bull

Its an energy drink. Red Bull is an adaptation of the Thai energy drink Krating Daeng, which translates as "Red Bull". The company was founded by Thai national Chaleo Yoovidhya and Austrian national Dietrich Mateschitz.