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ETC, Gilbey’s join hands for music talent show contest
MUMBAI: ETC Networks channel etc and Gilbey’s Green Tea, will present the talent search, named Sur Milao Kuch Dikhao. The inter state level competition will provide a platform for talented individuals who want to make it big in the world of music. The show will allow them to showcase their talent to millions of viewers.
A press release says that this talent search was conducted across 18 cities in five states by Gilbey’s. It claims that each contest had an average entry of about two hundred aspirants. It says that the winner was selected from each state after an extensive and exhausting competition. These five state level winners went through extensive rounds of auditions followed by city level competition where they competed with other contestants and proved themselves to be the cut above the rest to enter the state level round.
The release also claims that each of the zonal winners will be put through the acid test of final selection by public. For 15 days, beginning 1 September 2003, etc will telecast capsules of the five winners all through the day.
Viewers of etc will watch these winners of the contest Sur Milao Kuch Kar Dikhao and in the end cast their vote to select the “richest and smoothest” voice of India. It is for the first time ever the national winner would be selected by the viewers of etc channel. Viewers can either send their preference through SMS on 303 or email their choice on feedback@entertainmenttv.com.
The channel will showcase the various winners as follows:
* Santosh Kshatriya, the winner from Maharashtra and Goa, is a commerce student who always nurtured the dream to come on a channel.
* Subhan Haider won from MP and Chattisgarh, who sings as the lead singer with Harmony Group in Raipur. He was trained in music by his father.
* Amit, an engineering student, is from Bihar and he has been winning awards at inter-university level.
* Bhanu Pratap from North is singing form 6th standard and trains in classical with three hours of Riyaaz everyday.
* Bijoy Bhatarcharjee, winner from West Bengal, is known as Abhijeet junior and dreams of meeting Abhijeet.
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Yes Madam introduces 0 per cent commission for pregnant service partners
Home salon platform supports over 7,500 beauty professionals with new welfare policy.
MUMBAI: When life gives you a bump, Yes Madam has decided the last thing a woman needs is a cut in her earnings. Yes Madam, one of India’s fastest-growing home salon and wellness platforms, has announced a 0 per cent commission policy for its pregnant service partners. The move aims to provide greater financial stability and flexibility to its network of over 7,500 trained beauty professionals during this important life stage.
Under the new initiative, pregnant partners will retain their full earnings with no commission deductions, allowing them to focus on their well-being while maintaining income continuity. The decision was prompted by a customer’s social media video that highlighted the experience of a pregnant service professional continuing to work. The customer suggested reducing commission and shortening travel distances for such partners.
Responding to the feedback, Yes Madam co-founder Mayank Arya acknowledged the concern and confirmed that hub restructuring to optimise travel is already underway in phases. He also announced the 0 per cent commission policy for pregnant partners and encouraged them to prioritise rest.
Yes Madam co-founder and CEO Aditya Arya, said the policy reflects the company’s commitment to open communication. “Our partners know they can reach out to us directly, and it’s this personal access that helps us build policies that truly matter,” he noted. “Introducing 0 per cent commission for pregnant professionals is a direct result of listening to their needs.”
Mayank Arya added that the platform has a responsibility to support partners at every stage. “This step is a small but important move in that direction. We actively encourage our service partners to prioritise their well-being and take adequate rest during this time.”
Yes Madam had previously introduced a 0 per cent commission model for its top-performing “Queen Partners.” Extending this benefit to pregnant professionals marks another step in strengthening partner welfare and building a more supportive ecosystem.
In an industry where beauty professionals often go the extra mile, Yes Madam is showing that genuine care should flow both ways especially when one of their own is expecting.
