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Actimedia PR Launches Its Events Division: BUZZIN EVENTS
MUMBAI, July 02, 2013: ActiMedia Private Limited India’s foremost lifestyle PR agency, today announced the launch of its events division: BUZZIN EVENTS.
Buzzin Events focuses on providing clients end-to-end solutions in the lifestyle and corporate space.
CEO & Co-founder, Imran Qureshi, has over 10 years of experience in the events and entertainment space. An MBA, Imran has worked extensively in UK, USA and many other international locations, bringing a comprehensive understanding of not just implementing and executing but strategising and conceptualising events.
“Our mission is to provide cost effective events with high quality and creative standards. Our aim is to focus on the needs of the client, while maintaining high level of accountability and consistent service.” Says, Imran.
Buzzin Events comprises a team of marketing and concept managers, production team and in-line production experts to bring forth the best in corporate events, lifestyle, entertainment and MICE activities.
Buzzin Events expertise extends to product and services launches, fashion and lifestyle events, store launches, conferences and allied activities.
Established in 1998, Actimedia is India’s foremost lifestyle PR agency with dedicated practices in beauty, fashion, sports lifestyle and hospitality. Headquartered in Mumbai, Actimedia has offices in New Delhi, Bangalore, Pune and a partner office in Chennai.
With the addition of Buzzin Events, Actimedia closes it loop in being a company with a 360 solutions appoach, provinding events, social media and online reputation management, media monitoring and PR, under one roof.
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News18 hosts Tamil Nadu town hall ahead of 2026 polls
MK Stalin headlines ‘Next Big Leap’ event from 10am on 23 February in Chennai with leaders and icons.
MUMBAI: Tamil Nadu’s political pot is simmering and News18’s town hall is stirring it up just in time for the 2026 assembly elections boilover. Set for 23 February from 10am onwards in Chennai, the News18 Network Town Hall gathers heavyweights under the banner ‘The Next Big Leap for Tamil Nadu’ to dissect the state’s political pulse, economic edge, and cultural clout. With the 234-seat assembly contest looming as a fiercely competitive showdown, the event spotlights how Tamil Nadu’s identity-driven politics and engaged voters continue to ripple across national debates.
Chief minister MK Stalin leads the charge with a keynote on the theme, sketching his government’s blueprint for governance, development, and staying power pre-polls. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin chimes in on ‘Voices, Vision & Way Forward’, unpacking generational shifts and fresh narratives. From the opposition corner, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami tackles ‘Baton Change at the Ballot?’, floating alternatives to the status quo.
Economic vibes get a nudge from industries minister TRB Rajaa on ‘Investment Story Intact?’, probing the state’s draw for big bucks. BJP’s K Annamalai dives into ‘People, Trust & Political Ideology’, positioning his party in the Dravidian-dominated turf. IT Minister Palanivel ThiagaRajan explores ‘Code, Capacity & Citizenship’, on tech’s role in citizen-focused services. TVK’s KG Arunraj questions if ‘Winds of Change are Possible’ in this pattern-prone state.
A panel on innovation features IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti, M&M’s Velusamy R, and Electronic Industries Association’s Dr Sasikumar Gendham, musing how AI and knowledge hubs are remaking opportunities. AICC’s Praveen Chakravarty weighs ‘Power Sharing vs Principles’, while former Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan joins the fray. Culture gets its due with composer Anirudh Ravichander on ‘Tamil Music for the World’.
CNN-News18, editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar noted, “The News18 Network Tamil Nadu Town Hall… reflects our core editorial focus, to capture the political mood of the state and spotlight the ideas that will shape the next phase of governance and growth.”
Network18, CEO of English & business news Smriti Mehra added, “As Tamil Nadu moves closer to a defining electoral moment… we see it as our responsibility to drive informed and meaningful conversations.”
Network18 managing editor for South, Vivek Narayan said, “The News18 Network Townhall in Tamil Nadu is designed as a platform where policy, politics and public interest intersect.”
Backed by associate partners Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and Reliance Industries, the live event streams on CNN-News18, News18 Tamil, CTV, and Youtube from 10am on 23 February perfect for catching the sparks, even if you’re not knee-deep in Dravidian drama.
