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Rajasthan Royals teams up with DSC Jaipur Literature Festival 2013
MUMBAI: Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals and the DSC Jaipur Literature Festival have announced a partnership for the 2013 edition of the festival which is scheduled at Jaipur‘s Diggi Palace from 24 January 2013.
As part of the association, on the eve of the festival, a friendly cricket match will be played between teams comprising reputed authors, Rajasthan Royals management and some of the local players. The ‘Authors XI‘ versus ‘Royals Management XI‘ match will be held in the Rajasthan capital, home to the Royals, on 23 January between 2 and 5 pm.
The Authors XI team includes names such as Richard Beard, Sam Carter, Nicholas Hogg, James Holland, Tom Holland, Anthony McGowan, Anosh Irani, Alex Preston and Charlie Campbell, the captain of the team. Sreesanth, Ashok Menaria, Ajit Chandela, Dishant Yagnik, Raghu Iyer, Tarun Tejpal and Lakshya Raj Singh Mewar are among the eminent players constituting the Royals Management XI team.
In addition to this, Rajasthan Royals captain, Rahul Dravid is part of a session titled ‘Corner of a Distant Playing Field‘ and will be in conversation with Rajdeep Sardesai, unravelling the dharma of the game. This session presented by Rajasthan Royals will be conducted at 3.30 p.m. on 26 January.
Rajasthan Royals CEO Raghu Iyer said, “As a team that epitomizes the elegance, royalty and rich heritage of Rajasthan, we are proud and excited to be associated with the DSC Jaipur Literature festival. Other than being a magnificent platform to celebrate the wonderful art of writing, the festival is extraordinary because it is the most prestigious event in the Asia-Pacific region to recognise the works of both national and international writers. We respect its incredible spirit and vibrant character and wish the writers, participants and guests a wonderful creative experience!”
Rajasthan Royals is also promoting the DSC Jaipur Literature Festival on its digital platforms.
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
