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Deltin Royale presents 1000 Guineas and 2000 Guineas cups
MUMBAI: Deltin, a brand synonym with luxury gaming and hospitality, will present two of the most prestigious horse race events in Mumbai, Deltin Casinos Indian 1000 Guineas and Deltin Casinos Indian 2000 Guineas on 15th December, 2013 and 22nd December 2013 respectively at Mahalakshmi Race Course. Welcoming the horse racing season, these two properties are the first of the Indian classics for 3 year old horses, the others being The Indian Oaks, The Indian Derby and The Indian St Leger. These races will also host other recreation activities like a mock up casinos and children play area.
While the Deltin Casinos Indian 1000 Guineas is a race restricted only to fillies (Feminine gender), the Deltin Casinos Indian 2000 Guineas is open to both genders. Mumbai’s cr?me de la cr?me bid high numbers during these races and some of their favourites like Starry Eyes, Circle of Life, Alaindair, Murioi, Silver Arrow, will be a part of the upcoming races. Some of the top jockeys from around the world will clash with the Indian champions. Richard Highes with champion jockeys Y S Srinath and Sandesh for one of horse racing’s great accolades. Proud owners Dr. Vijay Mallya, Harish Mehta, Jaydev Mody, Dr M.A.M Ramaswamy will be seen cheering for their favourites.
For over a decade, Delta Corp Ltd has established itself as the leader in the gaming and hospitality sector by creating leading destinations for both players and tourists like Deltin Royale, Deltin Jaqk, Deltin Palms and Deltin Suites. The gaming experience has been extended to these horse racing events for almost 4 years now. Every year the experience gets not only better but also much bigger and more glitzy and glamorous. This racing season will see a large area of mock up casino set with authentic casino tables laid for the serious gamers to experience serious gaming without having to lose or win any bucks. There is something for everyone at these events, children accompanying for the races will have a section to themselves for their kind of fun & frolic.
These races are not restricted to the members of race course only. Even the non-members can come and enjoy the larger than life gaming experience at a minimal fee.
News Broadcasting
GenNext takes charge as Network18 reshuffles leadership
With Avinash Kaul bowing out, Network18 hands reins to younger leaders, streamlines operations, and pushes data-driven growth across TV, digital and regional markets
MUMBAI: Network18 is redrawing its leadership map just as a long-time lieutenant bows out. Avinash Kaul, a central figure in the broadcaster’s rise since 2014, is leaving after 12 years to pursue “professional and personal goals”, triggering a broad-based reshuffle that puts a younger cohort directly under the top brass.
Kaul joined at a pivotal moment during the company’s transition and went on to scale the television business, combining strategic nous with data-led decision-making and a sharp read of the news landscape. “Avinash has been an integral part of the Network18 story,” the company said, thanking him for his leadership of the broadcast business and wishing him the best for the future.
In his wake, Network18 is betting on what it calls a “young and restless” leadership bench. “The team has taken charge and proved its mettle in quite adverse circumstances,” the note said, adding that “GenNext has seamlessly stepped in as we continue to outperform our peers.”
Operationally, the structure is being flattened. Smriti Mehra, S Shivakumar and Mitul Sangani will work directly with the top leadership, as they did in the fourth quarter. Ganesh Iyer and Abhinay Chauhan continue in their existing roles, while younger executives are being handed wider mandates across social, digital, connected TV and linear.
The reporting lines are being tightened to drive revenue and product momentum. Prabhat Chatterjee, business head–Forbes, and Arun Thapar, president–content and communication for AETN-18, will report to Smriti Mehra, alongside Mallika Nath Handa, who will lead special projects spanning new shows and non-linear properties. Jayesh Gokalgandhi, CFO for AETN-18, will report to Ramesh Damani.
Mitul Sangani will oversee expansion in Hindi and regional markets, with Sidharth Newatia, CRO–ILC, focusing on reach and revenue growth, particularly in tier-II and III markets. Pankaj Soni, head of marketing–ILC, will also report to Sangani while working functionally with Ganesh Iyer.
The group is also consolidating its branded content play. Moneycontrol’s branded content business will be folded into News18 Studio, with Don Zarrar moving to work with Shivakumar while continuing to lead existing studio and Focus teams.
International and platform growth are being bundled together. Pranav Bakshi takes on additional charge of the international business alongside connected TV and social platforms, with Naveen Mathur, who leads revenue management for the international unit, reporting to him. Bakshi continues to report to Puneet Singhvi.
On the technology and operations side, Rajesh Sharma, head of broadcast technology and IT; Rahul Singh, head of events and technical operations; and Bhupender Bhardwaj, head of IT security, will now report to Singhvi. Darshil Parekh, head of sales strategy, planning and operations, will work directly with Ramesh Damani and the top leadership, with Stanley Cyril, who manages digital sales operations, reporting to him.
Data is being pushed to the centre of decision-making. Jitamitra Mohanty, who leads research and analytics, will now work with Santosh Menon to turn audience data into “actionable insights that drive content strategy, product innovation and sustainable viewership growth”.
The message is clear: fewer layers, faster calls, sharper bets. With Kaul’s exit closing one chapter, Network18 is handing the wheel to a younger crew and doubling down on scale across screens. The race, it signals, will be run at full tilt.
