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Epson adds two new categories to its annual Colour Imaging contest
MUMBAI: Digital imaging solutions and printer manufacturing major Epson has rolled out its annual photography competition, which aims to encourage and promote digital imaging endeavours. The Epson Colour Imaging Contest 2005 is a pan Asian photography contest offers Indian photographers a chance to compete with the best in Asia and win international acclaim and big prize money.
Epson has introduced a few new categories this year in addition to the already existing ones. Two of the most interesting new sub categories include a Black and White Print Award, developed to acknowledge the work put in to capture expressions without the use of colour and a Camera Phone Snap Award, introduced in response to the latest trend in mobile phone imaging.
Apart from India, Epson is inviting participants from Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, China, Taiwan, Korea and Australia to take part in the contest.
Held since 1994, the contest is a way for Epson to help promote new forms of expression via digital printing and to create a rich, fun digital imaging culture. The contest has now grown well beyond Japan to become a truly international event.
Last year there were a total of 105,033 entries of which 51,477 entries were from countries other than Japan. There were a total of 1057 entries received from India for the contest last year. Epson expects the number of entries for this years from India contest to double at least. The total prize money on offer this year is approximately Rs 6.5 million.
Epson is giving participants the choice of three award categories including a Colour Imaging Award, a Nature and Human Life Photo Award and a Family Snap Award. Renowned Japanese photographers will judge all entries in Japan. The contest will be on from 1 June to 31 August.
Epson India head – brand and communication Tushad Talati said, “The Epson Colour Imaging contest is an annual feature that is gaining in popularity every year. Last year Indian photographers fared really well picking up eight prizes on offer including the Grand Prize Runner up. Lets hope there are a large amount of entries and winners this year as well.”
Epson’s Colour Imaging Contest 2005 award winners will be announced mid-December 2005 on the Epson website – www.epson.co.in.
Brands
Safex Group appoints Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer
Former Standard Chartered executive to steer finance
NEW DELHI: Safex Chemicals has appointed Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company prepares for the next phase of expansion in specialty chemicals and global agrochemicals.
In her new role, Malhotra will lead the group’s financial strategy, capital architecture and governance framework as Safex scales operations across multiple verticals including branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing.
A chartered accountant and graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, Malhotra brings more than two decades of experience in business finance, strategic planning, corporate banking and client management.
Before joining Safex, she served as executive director, financial markets at Standard Chartered, where she led teams across India and Sri Lanka and worked closely with large corporates, global subsidiaries and commercial banking clients. Her expertise includes capital structuring, treasury operations, risk management and financial markets led financing solutions.
Safex Group promoter director and joint managing director Piyush Jindal, said the appointment comes at a pivotal time for the company. “Safex stands at an inflection point as we build an integrated platform across branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing. Richa’s experience across global financial institutions will strengthen our financial discipline and help unlock value across the group,” he said.
Malhotra said she was looking forward to contributing to the company’s next chapter of growth. “Safex has built a strong reputation over 35 years with its focus on integrity, innovation and agricultural insight. I am excited to be part of the organisation as it expands its footprint in India and global markets,” she said.
The appointment comes as Safex continues to strengthen its financial foundations and scale operations internationally, positioning itself for future growth milestones.
