IPL bats its way into business school syllabi-- TOI

Now we can hope that our young B-Scholl grad will actively participate in the class of IPL. The trivia part is that it was one of such course at Duke University from where ‘the most influential man' in present day cricket got the idea of ‘starting IPL”. So we may see few more sporting leagues, apart from the present ones - PHL, ileague and the recent Indian tennis league (ITL), resulting out from these courses...... well more is less…..
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BiZDoM 3 * 3 masala QuiZ 24

Dry Pack One
1. This Germany based condom company argue that their products are totally vegan based and come in the natural flavours including strawberry, chocolate, spearmint, and coconut. They further claim to be the only condom lines that are casein-free (milk protein) and are thus suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans. Name the company which started their operation in 1988?
2. This brand was born in January 1904 and the owner was New York City based pharmaceutical and suture maker Van Horn & Sawtell. Their original intention was to be a surgical lubricant, and thus was often chosen by doctors because of its natural base. However with the change in the ownership their purpose has also changed and these days the brand is widely used as a sexual lubricant. Name this water-based\water-soluble brand which is so far not legally available in India?

3. The Family Health International (FHI) division of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, developed a new condom with a unique flavour keeping in mind the preferences of Indian community. They were launched as Aastha condom and were customised for commercial sex workers; they are highly lubricated, do not tear easily and are packaged in a shampoo-like sachet. But what set this brand apart from other brands is a flavour under which it was launched in Mumbai and which soon gained popularity in the Mumbai’s red light areas, so just name this unique flavour?

Dry Pack Two
1. He was first bollywood actor to be feature in an underwear advertisement and the year was 1971. During that time he was just a model and in the ad he was rescuing the young women from so called villains and was dressed only in briefs and a flowing robe. Name this not-so famous bollywood actor and the brand he endorsed?

2. It was year 1992, when Madonna first proved her skills as a businesswoman while signing a deal worth $60 million with Time Warner. With this money she started her own company, called Maverick. Idea was to produce records, videos, TV programmes and books. But this maverick owner of her rightly named company surprised everyone by launching a bizarre product. What was Maverick’s first product?

3. Following are the essential requirements:
1. Asian Female2. Aged below 25 (retirement age is 35)3. University graduate4. Minimum height of 158 centimeters (5 feet 2 inches)5. Fluent in spoken English6. Good vision.7. “Slim and attractive with a good complexion and warm personality” No visible blemishes scars or tattoos which dress cannot cover.
What are we talking about?

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1. These undergarments were launched as a theme to protect the ‘majestic treasures under lock and key’ and had the word "safe and secure" scrolled on the lock print. Now if you have liked the idea can you guess as what were these briefs branded as?

2. By what name do we know these type of two-piece swimsuit.

3. Finally a tough-one but a very interesting one to end this masala quiz. I am sure after my second in a row, someone will be waiting for her turn so that she can bang my head in order to “Clean some garbage”......So sorry question is please identify the advertiser?

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Note:
1. Send ur reply to agriboyankit@gmail.com or ankitjoshi_vamnicom@yahoo.co.in
2. Answers to those who will reply.
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1. It started in San Francisco, California in 1977 by Stanford Graduate School of Business alumnus, who said he was embarrassed trying to buy lingerie for his wife & hoped to provide a comfortable place for men to shop.

2. Who launched the online equity trading platform through its wholly owned subsidiary Gilt Securities Trading Corporation Limited?

3. “We walk on hundred legs, like a “makoda”. Who said this quote?

4. It was created by Ayuveda physician vaidya Krishnashastri Puranik in 1853 to ensure the quality of the ayurvedic medicines, he was prescribing to his patients & continued to be run by vaidyas till the early 1960’s.

5. He started his journey with a dairy farm spread over 5 acres back in 1980’s. His failed attempt was cooperative farming that cost him Rs 10 lakh loss. In 2001, he founded one of the largest fruit logistics company in India.

6. "X" inherited the Adelaide News in 1952 following the death of his father.
This paper has been described by Bruce Page as the "foundation stone" of what.

7. Started in 2001 with a shoestring budget of Rs 15 lakh pooled in by three keen partners, one of its founder also worked at Starbucks, starting as a waiter, discovering his knack for coffee and finishing as brew master. This company also created Finale - Happy Endings.

8. Part of it represents a cosine wave and the other part represents digital data & this logo symbolizes the analog and digital multimedia capabilities of the product line, as well as the company's vision of entertainment and technology "convergence". What I am talking about?

9. "X" is a South Korean automobile manufacturer. It was first established as "Y" in 1994 and started selling cars in 1998, just before South Korea was hit by the Asian financial crisis. Negotiations with current majority owner started in December 1998 and in September 2000 "Z" bought a 70% stake for $512 million. Find X, Y & Z.

10. He was born in Calcutta, worked as an assistant manager in a rolling shutter company, in 80’s he started with 50 square feet store at Laal Bazaar Street on lease. He opened his first big store in Calcutta. Who is he & name his venture?

IPL winner’s trophy

Made of a total of 2,554 round and baguette diamonds weighing 68.77 carats, 4,500 yellow sapphires weighing 218.55 carats, blue sapphires weighing 986 carats and 8 rubies weighing 248.70 carats have been used. The gold weight of the statue is 691.15 grams.

Design: Yellow and blue sapphires make up the map of India signifying the passion for the DLF Indian Premier League that has captured the imagination of the entire nation, while the rubies on the map highlight the eight franchises and cities in which the matches are being played.

The border of the Indian map and the league is highlighted in diamonds, to signify the added dazzle that the league has brought to the game of cricket.

Design by : ORRA

Brand Update: STAR TV

News: Star India in association with Prakash Books India have launched a set of comic books based on some of the most popular shows and characters on the network. The launch of the comics is the first in the series of books that will be published by Prakash Books under a license from Star India.
Founder: Richard Li