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Sifymall powers ABP’s www.thetelegraphstore.com
New Delhi, June 8th, 2006: www.sifymall.com, the online store on www.sify.com, the popular consumer portal from Sify Limited (Nasdaq National Markets: SIFY), a leader in Consumer Internet and Enterprise Services in India with global delivery capabilities, announced today its partnership with the Kolkata based Ananda Bazaar Patrika (ABP) Pvt. Ltd. to power its online store-www.thetelegraphstore.com.
Following this tie-up, the first of the ABP Group’s shopping portals, The Telegraph Store, went live on June 6, 2006. Besides a wide range of products from electronics to clothes, gifts and books on display, The Telegraph Store will also feature exciting bargain offers on select products under the “Offer of the Day” and “Price Surprise” sections.
Pramath Raj Sinha, CEO, ABP Pvt. Ltd. said, “Our objective is to provide more value to our loyal readers through this store powered by Sify. The Telegraph store will significantly expand its already wide range of product offerings soon to attract new customers to the store in collaboration with Sify. We intend to evolve the store into a world-class eCommerce platform with attractive prices for greater value for money and a wide selection of products, coupled with the sheer convenience of shopping online while at home or office”.
Commenting on the tie-up, Mr. Surya Mantha, Sr.Vice-President, Interactive Services, Sify, said, “The relationship with Sify will help Telegraph offer its customers a wider range of products at very attractive prices. In addition, Sify has developed a variety of tools, features and services for The Telegraph Store that will enable the Telegraph consumer to buy on the site quickly, safely and conveniently, so that they will come back to the site again and again. The site is Verisign-secured for maximum security of online transactions. We are excited about this mutually beneficial alliance with the highly respected ABP Group and are confident that this will lead to more such winning relationships in future”.
Over a million book titles, as well as Indian and international magazines will be available for subscription and sale on the Store. On placing an order, The Telegraph Store would provide a tracking number to customers, so they may know the status of delivery at anytime.
About Sify
Sify is among the largest Internet, network and e-Commerce services companies in India, offering end-to-end solutions with a comprehensive range of products delivered over a common Internet backbone infrastructure. This Internet backbone reaches 171 cities and towns in India. A significant part of the company’s revenue is derived from Corporate Services, which include corporate connectivity, network and communications solutions, security, network management services and hosting. A host of blue chip customers use Sify’s corporate service offerings. Consumer services include broadband home access, dial up connectivity and the iWay cyber café chain across 153 cities and towns. The company’s network services, data center operations and customer relationship management are accredited ISO 9001:2000.
For more information about Sify, visit www.sifycorp.com.
Forward Looking Statements:
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For a discussion of the risks associated with Sify’s business, please see the discussion under the caption “Risks Related to Our Business” in the company’s report on Form 6-K for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 which has been filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and is available by accessing the database maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.
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News18 hosts Tamil Nadu town hall ahead of 2026 polls
MK Stalin headlines ‘Next Big Leap’ event from 10am on 23 February in Chennai with leaders and icons.
MUMBAI: Tamil Nadu’s political pot is simmering and News18’s town hall is stirring it up just in time for the 2026 assembly elections boilover. Set for 23 February from 10am onwards in Chennai, the News18 Network Town Hall gathers heavyweights under the banner ‘The Next Big Leap for Tamil Nadu’ to dissect the state’s political pulse, economic edge, and cultural clout. With the 234-seat assembly contest looming as a fiercely competitive showdown, the event spotlights how Tamil Nadu’s identity-driven politics and engaged voters continue to ripple across national debates.
Chief minister MK Stalin leads the charge with a keynote on the theme, sketching his government’s blueprint for governance, development, and staying power pre-polls. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin chimes in on ‘Voices, Vision & Way Forward’, unpacking generational shifts and fresh narratives. From the opposition corner, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami tackles ‘Baton Change at the Ballot?’, floating alternatives to the status quo.
Economic vibes get a nudge from industries minister TRB Rajaa on ‘Investment Story Intact?’, probing the state’s draw for big bucks. BJP’s K Annamalai dives into ‘People, Trust & Political Ideology’, positioning his party in the Dravidian-dominated turf. IT Minister Palanivel ThiagaRajan explores ‘Code, Capacity & Citizenship’, on tech’s role in citizen-focused services. TVK’s KG Arunraj questions if ‘Winds of Change are Possible’ in this pattern-prone state.
A panel on innovation features IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti, M&M’s Velusamy R, and Electronic Industries Association’s Dr Sasikumar Gendham, musing how AI and knowledge hubs are remaking opportunities. AICC’s Praveen Chakravarty weighs ‘Power Sharing vs Principles’, while former Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan joins the fray. Culture gets its due with composer Anirudh Ravichander on ‘Tamil Music for the World’.
CNN-News18, editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar noted, “The News18 Network Tamil Nadu Town Hall… reflects our core editorial focus, to capture the political mood of the state and spotlight the ideas that will shape the next phase of governance and growth.”
Network18, CEO of English & business news Smriti Mehra added, “As Tamil Nadu moves closer to a defining electoral moment… we see it as our responsibility to drive informed and meaningful conversations.”
Network18 managing editor for South, Vivek Narayan said, “The News18 Network Townhall in Tamil Nadu is designed as a platform where policy, politics and public interest intersect.”
Backed by associate partners Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and Reliance Industries, the live event streams on CNN-News18, News18 Tamil, CTV, and Youtube from 10am on 23 February perfect for catching the sparks, even if you’re not knee-deep in Dravidian drama.
