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Impressive exhibitor line up awaits Promax&BDA 2005
MUMBAI: Promax&BDA, which opens its doors for the annual conference from 21 June to 23 June at New York’s Marriott Marquis, will have an unparalleled line up of exhibitors and speakers.
Organisations such as Yahoo!, Apple, Direct TV, FX Group, Paramount, Tribune Entertainment, Quantel, Adobe Systems, MEGATRAX and Stephen Arnold Music, would form part of the exhibition.
The ultra-contemporary exhibit floor has been produced by Larry Abel Design and will feature a network café with complimentary Internet access sponsored by Yahoo!.
Direct TV will host a job center on the exhibit floor, while TV Guide is sponsoring the lunch and coffee breaks at the conference, states a media release.
Promax&BDA 2005 will also play host to the affiliate workshops of NBC, ABC, Scripps Howard, Paramount Television, Clear Channel Television, CBS Affiliates and Discovery Creative Services, to discuss programming launch plans and upcoming promo campaigns.
We are thrilled to have such an esteemed contingency of companies exhibiting and having their workshops at this years conference, said Promax&BDA CEO Jim Chabin.
He adds, We are looking forward to providing a platform where our members can meet, network, share ideas and take home what theyve learned and apply to their own departments.
CNN senior analyst Jeff Greenfield, Ted Koppel, Jeff Zucker, Anne Sweeney, Deepak Chopra, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Ron Reagan, EAs Bing Gordon, Microsofts J Allard, and G4s Charles Hirschhorn are the speakers at the seminar.
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Sony PAL to air Sankat Mochan Hanuman from May 4 at 9 PM
Mythological series brings Lord Hanuman’s tale of devotion and courage back to TV
MUMBAI: Sony PAL is set to bring back the timeless mythological series Sankat Mochan Hanuman, with its premiere scheduled for May 4 at 9 PM. The show revisits the legendary journey of Lord Hanuman, offering viewers a chance to reconnect with one of Indian mythology’s most revered figures.
Centred on themes of devotion, courage and righteousness, the series traces Hanuman’s unwavering loyalty to Lord Ram and his fearless stand against evil. With its mix of dramatic storytelling and visually rich sequences, the show aims to deliver both entertainment and spiritual resonance, appealing to audiences across age groups.
The narrative unfolds as a larger-than-life saga, positioning Hanuman as the ultimate protector and a symbol of strength and selfless service. His journey, rooted in faith and duty, continues to strike a chord with viewers, making the series as relevant today as ever.
The cast features Gagan Malik as Lord Ram, Debalina Chatterjee as Sita, Nirbhay Wadhwa in the titular role, and Saurav Gurjar as Raavan. Their performances bring depth and authenticity to characters deeply embedded in Indian cultural memory.
With its return to television, the show is positioned as more than just a rerun. It taps into a renewed appetite for mythological storytelling, blending nostalgia with timeless values.
As audiences increasingly seek content that resonates beyond entertainment, ‘Sankat Mochan Hanuman’ offers a familiar yet powerful narrative, reminding viewers that stories of faith and courage never really go out of style.
