Showing posts with label Best of India. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Best of India. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 07, 2012

All the Best

All the Best , Best of India , featured in Business India's November 11th, 2012 Issue.


India's first facebook book store is featured in Business India  




Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Best Of India Press Release


MEDIA RELEASE
11.10.2012
Bangalore
BEST OF INDIA
International Business atlas & coffee table book launched

Mr. Ashok Soota, Executive Chairman, Happiest Minds, released the
BEST OF INDIA, part of the international BEST OF series of books, here today. He said, “The Best of India book is like a breath of fresh air. In an age of cynicism where we are bombarded with so much negativity, it is a pleasant change to have a publication which focuses on ‘positives’ and success stories.” Congratulating the Publisher & Editor –in-chief Sandhya Mendonca, Mr. Soota said, “The Best of India reinforces the India story and itself will lead to further success for the country as others pick up the message.”

Mr. Soota, who is a former President of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and former President of Manufacturers' Association of Information Technology, has also written the foreword for the book. Speakers at the event included experts who have written articles in the book: SG Vasudev on Indian art, Prathibha Prahlad on dance and Prasad Bidapa about the evolution of India’s fashion consciousness.

BEST OF INDIA showcases 62 key businesses across various verticals that drive its trade and commerce. With an aesthetic blend of beautiful photographs and cogent text, it is a microcosm of Indian success stories. This elegant copper embossed coffee table book highlights the economic and cultural dynamism of India.

The elegant book also includes valuable perspectives from well-known personalities like Suhel Seth on Brand India, Ashutosh Gowariker on cinema, Rashid Khan on music, Shanta Gokhale on theatre, K Satchidanandan on literature and Sanjeev Kapoor on cuisine.

Sandhya Mendonca, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of GVP India & Raintree Media, said, “The BEST OF INDIA is a comprehensive and compelling study of the great Indian success story. It examines the various qualities that contribute to the success of homegrown Indian companies – visionary leadership, focus on innovation, knowledge driven systems, agility, value for people, customers and partners’ customers. The book celebrates the success of sustainable companies and business models and looks to offer inspiration through the individual philosophies that power their growth.”

The book is published by Bangalore-based Global Village Publications India (GVP India) and Raintree Media, in partnership with the World Trade Centre Mumbai and the All India Association of Industries, key players in the Indian economy who promote multilateral trade and industry exchanges. It is edited by Sandhya Mendonca with principal photography by Asha Thadani.

The fourth in the India series of ‘Best of…’ books, the BEST OF INDIA vol 1 had an international launch, along with the BEST OF SOUTH AFRICA vol 7. The book was released by His Excellency, the High Commissioner of India to South Africa Virendra Gupta at the Future of Trade Africa 2012 inJohannesburg on July 16.

Facebook bookstore:

Raintree Media also announced the launch of the first facebook bookstore in India in collaboration with Bangalore-based Exprestore, India’s first f-commerce company.

Aditya Mendonca, Director, Digital division, Raintree Media said, “Facebook users can order titles published by Raintree Media & GVPI from the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/raintreemedia. F-commerce is a way by which facebook users can shop for merchandise from their favourite pages without leaving the network at any point during their transaction.”Ashish Agarwal, CEO and founder of Exprestore, said, “Facebook commerce is all set to change to way Indians shop online, compared to e-commerce.”


BEST OF INDIA

Branding a Nation and its people
Pages: 232
ISBN: 978-81-90776127
MRP: Rs. 3000/-
Published by: Global Village Publications India
Cover: Hard bound
Edited by Sandhya Mendonca

The book is available in leading bookstores and online on flipkart.com and on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raintreemedia.

About Sandhya Mendonca

CEO & Editor -in- Chief of Global Village Publications India &Raintree Media Pvt Ltd

A seasoned journalist who has worked with prestigious publications until she became a media entrepreneur, Sandhya exemplifies the convergence of skills needed for both roles that she plays in the company. She is a post-graduate in Political Science and has a PGD in Public Relations. With a keen eye for detail, she heads the editorial team and specialises in incisive copy. She has a yen for travel which she uses to put to good use by opening up new territories for the growing the GVP footprint.


About the ‘Best of…’ series
BEST OF INDIA is published by Global Village Publications India (GVP India) Pvt Ltd, in partnership with Raintree Media, under license from Global Village Partnerships, Dubai that is the worldwide franchisor for the ‘Best of…’ series of publications.
Earlier editions in the ‘Best of…’ India series include Best of Bangalore, Best of Chennai and Best of Goa. Please view e-books at www.gvpedia.com | www.proudlyasia.com

Praise for the BEST OF INDIA vol 1

“I would like to compliment your effort to showcase the growth and success of our country.”– KV Kamath, Non executive Chairman, ICICI Bank Ltd

“The book is well brought out.” - Rahul Bajaj, Chairman, Bajaj Aut

Praise for Best of Bangalore vol 1


“Best of Bangalore is an excellent book and captures very accurately
what makes Bangalore unique - young, aspirational, meritocratic and
truly the Intellectual Capital of India. This is an outstanding book.”
- NandanNilekani, Aadhar Unique Identification Authority of India

Praise for Best of Chennai vol 1

“Best of Chennai captures the essence of the city through articles and photographs.” - The Hindu

“This is something I would be happy to buy and distribute among my friends, especially when I travel overseas. It would be a nice way for my friends from overseas to get to know about my city Chennai.” - Ramesh Krishnan, legendary tennis champion
Praise for Best of Goa vol 1
“Best of Goa covers the nuances that give the state its exceptional quality.”
– NavhindTimes

“Here we have a high-end book by a sensitive group of persons….it not only transmits the flavour of Goa to the reader but also eloquently expresses the richness of its culture and its society…” - The Herald

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Best of India Launch Coverage

Best of India Bangalore Launch

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Sandhya Mendonca ,MD Raintree Media & Ashok Soota , Executive Chairman , Happiest Minds with the Best of India







from L-R Prathibha Prahlad, SG Vasudev, Ashok Soota, Prasad Bidapa and Sandhya Mendonca at the launch of BEST OF INDIA book

Mr. Ashok Soota, Executive Chairman, Happiest Minds, released the BEST OF INDIA, part of the international BEST OF series of books, here today. He said, “The Best of India book is like a breath of fresh air. In an age of cynicism where we are bombarded with so much negativity, it is a pleasant change to have a publication which focuses on ‘positives’ and success stories.” Congratulating the Publisher & Editor –in-chief Sandhya Mendonca, Mr. Soota said, “The Best of India reinforces the India story and itself will lead to further success for the country as others pick up the message.”

Mr. Soota, who is a former President of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and former President of Manufacturers’ Association of Information Technology, has also written the foreword for the book. Speakers at the event included experts who have written articles in the book: SG Vasudev on Indian art, Prathibha Prahlad on dance and Prasad Bidapa about the evolution of India’s fashion consciousness.


BEST OF INDIA showcases 62 key businesses across various verticals that drive its trade and commerce. With an aesthetic blend of beautiful photographs and cogent text, it is a microcosm of Indian success stories. This elegant copper embossed coffee table book highlights the economic and cultural dynamism of India.

The elegant book also includes valuable perspectives from well-known personalities like Suhel Seth on Brand India, Ashutosh Gowariker on cinema, Rashid Khan on music,Shanta Gokhale on theatre, K Satchidanandan on literature and Sanjeev Kapoor on cuisine.

Sandhya Mendonca, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of GVP India & Raintree Media, said, “The BEST OF INDIA is a comprehensive and compelling study of the great Indian success story. It examines the various qualities that contribute to the success of homegrown Indian companies – visionary leadership, focus on innovation, knowledge driven systems, agility, value for people, customers and partners’ customers. The book celebrates the success of sustainable companies and business models and looks to offer inspiration through the individual philosophies that power their growth.”

The book is published by Bangalore-based Global Village Publications India (GVP India) and Raintree Media, in partnership with the World Trade Centre Mumbai and the All India Association of Industries, key players in the Indian economy who promote multilateral trade and industry exchanges. It is edited by Sandhya Mendonca with principal photography by Asha Thadani.

The fourth in the India series of ‘Best of…’ books, the BEST OF INDIA vol 1 had an international launch, along with the BEST OF SOUTH AFRICA vol 7. The book was released byHis Excellency, the High Commissioner of India to South Africa Virendra Gupta at the Future of Trade Africa 2012 inJohannesburg on July 16.
Facebook bookstore:

Raintree Media also announced the launch of the first facebook bookstore in India in collaboration with Bangalore-based Exprestore, India’s first f-commerce company.

Aditya Mendonca, Director, Digital division, Raintree Media said, “Facebook users can order titles published by Raintree Media & GVPI from the facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/raintreemedia. F-commerce is a way by which facebook users can shop for merchandise from their favourite pages without leaving the network at any point during their transaction.”Ashish Agarwal, CEO and founder of Exprestore, said, “Facebook commerce is all set to change to way Indians shop online, compared to e-commerce.”



BEST OF INDIA
Branding a Nation and its people
Pages: 232
ISBN: 978-81-90776127
MRP: Rs. 3000/-
Published by: Global Village Publications India
Cover: Hard bound
Edited by Sandhya Mendonca
The book is available in leading bookstores and online on flipkart.com and on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raintreemedia.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Monday, July 30, 2012

Jatin Das in the BEST OF INDIA

Eminent artist and Padma Bhushan awardee Jatin Das is in the Best of India; in the photo here with Sandhya Mendonca and Usha Subramanian.

Testimonials for the BEST OF INDIA


“I would like to compliment your effort to showcase the growth and success of our country.” – KV Kamath, Non executive Chairman, ICICI Bank Ltd

“It was a privilege to be asked to write the Foreword for the  “Best of India”. It is an excellent publication and I am sure, being received exceedingly well by critics as well as the market”. - Ashok Soota, Happiest Minds Technologies. 

“The book is well brought out.” - Rahul Bajaj, Chairman, Bajaj Auto


Thursday, July 19, 2012

BEST OF INDIA launched in South Africa

We are pleased to inform you that His Excellency the High Commissioner of India to South Africa Virendra Gupta launched the BEST OF INDIA at the Future of Trade Africa 2012 in Johannesburg on July 16.
The High Commissioner of India Virendra Gupta to South Africa releasing the BEST OF INDIA, our fourth book in the Indian series of the international 'Best of' series.
Also seen (L-R) Sven Boermeester - Chairman of GVP, Sandhya Mendonca - CEO & Editor-in-Chief of GVP India, Aditya Mendonca - Director of GVP India and Nandan Singh Bhaisora - Acting Consul General.
The High Commissioner of India Virendra Gupta to South Africa with Sandhya Mendonca - CEO & Editor-in-Chief of GVP India
The latest volume of the Best of South Africa and the Best of Soweto were also launched at the event.

Monday, June 11, 2012

BEST OF INDIA ebook is launched!

It gives us great pleasure to inform you that the ebook of BEST OF INDIA has just been uploaded on to the gvpedia site. http://www.gvpedia.com/India/Top-Sustainable-Companies-in-Best-of-India.aspx

The printed books will be ready by the end of June; the formal international launch will happen at the Future Africa conference between July 15 -17 - http://www.proudlyafrican.info/World-Trade-Center-Africa/Future-of-Trade-Expo-2012.aspx.

The formal national launch of the BEST OF INDIA will happen at WTC Mumbai also in July. 

Friday, April 27, 2012

Team GVP in Mumbai

There was a wonderful synergy when prominent members of Team GVP came together in Mumbai – Sven, Chairman of GVP global, the man who pioneered the BEST Of series among several novel publishing concepts and Thapelo who is spearheading GVP’s rapid growth in Africa met with Sandhya Mendonca, CEO of GVP India. With BEST OF INDIA on its way to the printers, new regions are on their radar.

Thapelo Letsholo, GVP Botswana, Sandhya Mendonca, GVP India & Sven Boermeester, Chairman, GVP from South Africa.

Friday, October 07, 2011

BEST OF INDIA: Celebrating success & sustainability

Global Village Publications India announces the first edition of BEST OF INDIA, an elegant coffee table book which showcases the economic and cultural dynamism of India.
An international business atlas in a coffee table format, the BEST OF series of books are published by the GVP network in 35 countries. The books celebrate the success of renowned companies and are distributed across our global network.

The BEST OF INDIA is one of the most prestigious publishing projects ever undertaken in the country. It highlights the best in business and lifestyle and will map the remarkable success stories of brands through beautiful visuals and insightful articles.
BEST OF INDIA is a definitive guide to the region’s finest in tourism, leisure, hospitality, lifestyle, luxury and commerce. A business atlas as much as a vital coffee table presence, the book reaches top companies and opinion makers across the international network.
This elegant book is an ideal corporate gift and resourceful marketing collateral that showcases the major businesses and institutions of this region in their best light.


BEST OF INDIA is the ideal calling card for investors, tourists and the media, and is designed to create interest in any forum - trade fairs, road shows and international events.

In addition to the print edition, featured companies and institutions get enhanced Epresence via the ebook and gvpedia’s global directory of BEST companies in the world. (www.gvpedia.com).

Trade organisations like the WTC which are very active in Europe and Africa have partnered with GVP in the BEST OF books in their regions. GVP in South Africa is gearing up for the upcoming WTC sponsored Future Trade Africa Expo (please see link below).
http://issuu.com/svengvp/docs/diplomat-africa-vol-2/65

GVPI is pursuing similar partnerships in India with prominent industry bodies.

GVPI invites you to join the elite list of companies who feature in the BEST OF INDIA and be the best among the best.

About Global Village Publications India

Global Village Publications India publishes the BEST OF books in India under license from Global Village Partnerships, Dubai. The company develops international business networks by celebrating the success of companies in 30 territories across the world.
GVPI has published three books in the series in India: BEST OF BANGALORE, BEST OF GOA and BEST OF CHENNAI. These books have been duly recognised as the perfect representation of the cities’ best names.
The BEST OF series in India

Praise for the BEST OF Series:


BEST OF BANGALORE

“Bangalore is about human capital. This book focuses attention on this very special city”, Ms. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Chairperson & MD, Biocon

“BEST OF BANGALORE is an excellent book and captures very accurately what makes Bangalore unique - young, aspirational, meritocratic and truly the Intellectual Capital of India. This is an outstanding book”, Mr. Nandan Nilekani, Chairperson, Aadhar (Unique Identification Authority of India)

“The book’s a brand ambassador for the city”, India Today

BEST OF GOA

“BEST OF GOA is enlightening and just what Goa needs”, Mr. Nick H Israel, GM, Taj Fort Aguada

“BEST OF GOA covers the nuances that give the state its exceptional quality”, Navhind Times

“Here we have a high-end book by a sensitive group of persons….it not only transmits the flavour of Goa to the reader but also eloquently expresses the richness of its culture and its society….” , The Herald

BEST OF CHENNAI

“BEST OF CHENNAI - Vol 1 captures the essence of the city through articles and photographs” , The Hindu

“This is something I would be happy to buy and distribute among my friends, especially when I travel overseas. It would be a nice way for my friends from overseas to get to know about my city Chennai.” Ramesh Krishnan, legendary tennis champion.

“The book looks very unique and shows some of the best pictures of Chennai all put together in one book”, Mr. Andrew Simkin, Consul General, US Consulate.

Nandan Nilekani, technocrat
Narendra Modi, Chief Minister of Gujarat
Margaret Alva (L), Governor of Uttarakhand
Dr HR Bhardwaj, Governor of Karnataka

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