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Vivo partners India Art as mobility partner
MUMBAI: Creating a unique blend of Technology and Art, Vivo mobiles and India Art Fair 2017 has come together to showcase the magnum opus of art during the premier art fair starting from February 2nd in the capital, New Delhi. Vivo, the premium global smartphone has collaborated with India Art Fair 2017 as the mobility partner to showcase art collection through its lens. The four-day art fair scheduled from 2–5 Feb, 2017, will showcase pictures clicked by Vivo’s all new V5Plus featuring the first ever 20MP dual front camera with ‘moonlight glow’.
This partnership, will bring out a unique collection of vivid images and showcase art clicked through a lens of a smartphone, opening new avenues. India Art Fair is South Asia’s leading platform for modern and contemporary art and portal to the region’s cultural landscape. Founded in 2008, India Art Fair has become the bedrock of a now booming cultural community with connections to every level of the market.
Sharing his views on Vivo’s association, Vivo India CMO Vivek Zhang said, “We are extremely delighted to partner with India Art Fair 2017 as it displays an array of rich culture under one roof. As a brand our efforts have always been towards constant innovation and now with this partnership our smartphone technology will be used in bringing out the art in a unique manner for India Art Fair.”
“Selfie lovers would indulge in and enjoy the whole new experience of art displayed at the India Art Fair clicked by Vivo V5Plus, which is loaded with megapixels and comes with interesting features like bokeh, anti-shake & face beauty.” – Idris Ahmed, Photographer
Speaking on the association India Art Fair Founding Director Neha Kirpal said, “We are excited to have Vivo India join us as our Mobile Partner for the first time for the 2017 edition of India Art Fair. Technology and arts are becoming increasingly integrated and reliant on each other, not just as a means to promote arts and culture but also as an integral part of the artworks themselves through new media and digital art. As such, it is great to see a mobile brand like Vivo India developing this association. As a supporter of the Make in India campaign, it’s encouraging to see Vivo India’s continued commitment to art and design in India through their relationship with the fair and I look forward to seeing our partnership develop.”
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Kotak Mahindra Bank appoints Ramesh Iyer to board
Veteran financier replaces Ashok Gulati, who retires in March
MUMBAI: Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced a change to its board of directors, with independent director Ashok Gulati set to retire at the end of his term on 5 March.
The company said it has appointed Ramesh Ganesh Iyer as an additional and independent director for a four-year term, effective 17 February, subject to shareholder approval.
Iyer brings more than four decades of experience in financial services. He spent much of his career at Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, where he served as vice chairman and managing director before taking on the role of president for the financial services sector and member of the group executive board at Mahindra & Mahindra. He retired from the group in April 2024.
During his tenure, Iyer was instrumental in expanding rural and inclusive finance initiatives, scaling the company’s assets and customer base. He also led the creation of subsidiaries in rural housing finance, insurance broking and asset management, and oversaw international joint ventures.
Iyer holds a commerce degree and a doctorate of letters, and currently serves on the boards of several listed and unlisted companies.
The board meeting approving the changes was held in Mumbai on February 17 between 6.30 pm and 6.50 pm.
