MAM
Rajiv Bose joins Pro Panja League as business head
Mumbai: Pro Panja League, the world’s premier arm-wrestling league, on Monday appointed Rajiv Bose as its business head. Throughout his career, Bose has managed sponsorship and marketing of several sports businesses and properties, including Nimbus Sport/Neo Sports/Neo Cricket, KPH Dream Cricket (Kings XI Punjab), and Quess East Bengal, among several others.
Bose has over 25 years of experience in advertising, sales, broadcasting, and sports marketing. He has previously managed the marketing and sales divisions of several media groups, including the Dainik Bhaskar and Amar Ujala Publications.
After taking over, Bose immediately got down to business as the Pro Panja League held its second ranking tournament in Gwalior, which attracted over 600 arm-wrestlers from all over the nation.
Speaking on the appointment, Bose said, “Pro Panja League is the home for arm wrestling and I look forward to building this sport and the league as one of the top sports leagues in the country. Parvin Dabas and Preeti Jhangiani have put their heart and soul into the sport. Having witnessed the ranking tournament, I am confident that arm-wrestling is going to be popular in the country in the years to come.”
“We, at Pro Panja League, welcome Rajiv Bose. Rajiv is a man of many talents, especially in the fields of sports management and broadcasting. We are sure his vast experience in the sports ecosystem will combine well with the ethos we have created here at PPL. We look forward to exciting times ahead,” Pro Panja League co-owner Parvin Dabas said in a statement.
Brands
Hyundai Venue crosses 1 lakh bookings, adds HX8 Diesel AT variant
New top-spec automatic diesel trim brings ventilated seats, OTA updates and paddle shifters.
MUMBAI: Hyundai Venue just hit the jackpot and upgraded the prize because when you cross 1 lakh bookings, you don’t just celebrate, you throw in paddle shifters and ventilated seats for the ride. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced that the all-new Hyundai Venue has achieved 1 lakh bookings, cementing its strong position in the compact SUV segment. To mark the milestone and further enhance customer choice, the company introduced the new HX8 Diesel Automatic (AT) variant.
The HX8 Diesel AT is powered by the proven U2 1.5L CRDi diesel engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It adds a host of premium comfort, safety and convenience features, including:
- Ventilated front seats
- Dual-tone leatherette seats with VENUE branding
- Electric 4-way driver seat adjust
- Controller Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
- Hyundai Bluelink connected car technology
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
- Rear disc brakes
- Ambient lighting on crash pad and central console
- Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport)
- Traction control modes (Sand, Mud, Snow)
- Paddle shifters
HMIL, managing director & CEO Tarun Garg said, “We are delighted that the new Hyundai Venue has crossed 1 lakh bookings, reaffirming the strong trust Indian customers place in our brand. The introduction of the new HX8 Diesel Automatic variant further strengthens the Venue lineup, offering customers the perfect blend of diesel efficiency, torque-rich performance and effortless convenience.”
Backed by Hyundai’s extensive sales and service network, the Venue continues to appeal to buyers seeking a feature-rich, comfortable and future-ready compact SUV. The new variant reinforces HMIL’s focus on delivering advanced technology, safety, comfort and value while adapting to evolving customer preferences.
In a segment where bookings are the real horsepower, Hyundai isn’t just counting milestones, it’s handing drivers an automatic upgrade that makes every journey feel like the victory lap.
