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Shemaroo to Launch Its First Bollywood Movie F.A.S.T. Channel Worldwide

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd., Indias leading Media & Entertainment Company, has announced the launch of the first Bollywood Movie Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) movie channel, Shemaroo Bollywood on Plex.

Key Points: 
  • Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd., Indias leading Media & Entertainment Company, has announced the launch of the first Bollywood Movie Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) movie channel, Shemaroo Bollywood on Plex.
  • This partnership will further expand Shemaroos footprint globally as it will satiate the cravings for Bollywood content of the Indian Diaspora residing worldwide.
  • Shemaroo Bollywood channel will offer the best Bollywood movies from the vast repository of Shemaroos content library across genres, and the line-up will be specially curated based on special days and occasions.
  • With the launch of this FAST channel, Shemaroo Bollywood aims to be the one-stop destination for Hindi Bollywood movies across the globe.

Royals Celebrate Eventful Season, Lifting Team To Number Two Position in Indian Premier League Rankings

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

PHOENIX, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- US Royals Consortium, a minority partner of the Rajasthan Royals, announces the team's rise to second place amongst 10 franchises in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). In addition to an eventful season and coveted ranking, the IPL 2022 final between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad set a new record attendance for a cricket match, attracting a crowd of 104,859 at the world's largest cricket ground. The continued surge in cricket's global popularity drove broadcast rights for India's top cricket league to sell for $6.2 Billion in a three-day online auction in a deal that establishes the IPL as one of the most valuable sporting entities in the world yielding a value per game second only to the National Football League.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --US Royals Consortium, a minority partner of the Rajasthan Royals, announces the team's rise to second place amongst 10 franchises in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
  • Cricket's global popularity drove broadcast rights for the IPL, India's top cricket league, to sell for $6.2 Billion.
  • Champions of the inaugural edition, Rajasthan Royals, have attracted investment from US elite athletes Chris Paul and Larry Fitzgerald and Kelvin Beachum.
  • This pioneering approach extends to the digital realm as well with the designated YouTube Channel in November 2008.

ALLEN CAREER INSTITUTE AND BODHI TREE SYSTEMS ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

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Sunday, May 1, 2022

MUMBAI, India, May 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ALLEN Career Institute (ALLEN) and Bodhi Tree Systems have announced a strategic partnership with the goal of building the world's most admired and trusted education brand.

Key Points: 
  • $600 million investment by Bodhi Tree will help scale India's biggest and most successful test-prep company; leverage digital technology to dramatically improve learning outcomes for students in India and beyond
    MUMBAI, India, May 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ALLEN Career Institute (ALLEN) and Bodhi Tree Systems have announced a strategic partnership with the goal of building the world's most admired and trusted education brand.
  • Bodhi Tree Systems will leverage its founders' shared track record of building iconic consumer businesses to build ALLEN into a world-class digital education business of the future.
  • Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, is an investor in Bodhi Tree Systems.
  • Our partnership with Bodhi Tree is an essential ingredient in furthering our mission to significantly increase ALLEN's reach and impact.

ALLEN CAREER INSTITUTE AND BODHI TREE SYSTEMS ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

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Sunday, May 1, 2022

MUMBAI, India, May 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ALLEN Career Institute (ALLEN) and Bodhi Tree Systems have announced a strategic partnership with the goal of building the world's most admired and trusted education brand.

Key Points: 
  • $600 million investment by Bodhi Tree will help scale India's biggest and most successful test-prep company; leverage digital technology to dramatically improve learning outcomes for students in India and beyond
    MUMBAI, India, May 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ALLEN Career Institute (ALLEN) and Bodhi Tree Systems have announced a strategic partnership with the goal of building the world's most admired and trusted education brand.
  • Bodhi Tree Systems will leverage its founders' shared track record of building iconic consumer businesses to build ALLEN into a world-class digital education business of the future.
  • Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, is an investor in Bodhi Tree Systems.
  • Our partnership with Bodhi Tree is an essential ingredient in furthering our mission to significantly increase ALLEN's reach and impact.

RELIANCE AND VIACOM18 ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH BODHI TREE SYSTEMS

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

MUMBAI, India, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reliance and Viacom18 today announced a strategic partnership with Bodhi Tree Systems, which is a platform of James Murdoch's Lupa Systems and Uday Shankar, to form one of the largest TV and digital streaming companies in India.

Key Points: 
  • Bodhi Tree Systems, a platform of Lupa Systems and Uday Shankar, to invest Rs13,500 crore (~$1.78 billion) in Viacom18
    MUMBAI, India, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reliance and Viacom18 today announced a strategic partnership with Bodhi Tree Systems, which is a platform of James Murdoch's Lupa Systems and Uday Shankar, to form one of the largest TV and digital streaming companies in India.
  • Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, is an investor in Bodhi Tree Systems.
  • Upon closing, Viacom18, in close cooperation with Reliance, Bodhi Tree Systems and Paramount Global, will shape a vision, strategy, and execution for its businesses, building on the strong existing foundation.
  • AZB & Partners was the legal advisor to Bodhi Tree while EY provided diligence services to Bodhi Tree.

RELIANCE AND VIACOM18 ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH BODHI TREE SYSTEMS

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

MUMBAI, India, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reliance and Viacom18 today announced a strategic partnership with Bodhi Tree Systems, which is a platform of James Murdoch's Lupa Systems and Uday Shankar, to form one of the largest TV and digital streaming companies in India.

Key Points: 
  • Bodhi Tree Systems, a platform of Lupa Systems and Uday Shankar, to invest Rs13,500 crore (~$1.78 billion) in Viacom18
    MUMBAI, India, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reliance and Viacom18 today announced a strategic partnership with Bodhi Tree Systems, which is a platform of James Murdoch's Lupa Systems and Uday Shankar, to form one of the largest TV and digital streaming companies in India.
  • Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, is an investor in Bodhi Tree Systems.
  • Upon closing, Viacom18, in close cooperation with Reliance, Bodhi Tree Systems and Paramount Global, will shape a vision, strategy, and execution for its businesses, building on the strong existing foundation.
  • AZB & Partners was the legal advisor to Bodhi Tree while EY provided diligence services to Bodhi Tree.

NEP Hires Keshav Kaul to Lead its India Business

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Monday, April 4, 2022

GURGAON, INDIA, April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEP Group , the leading media technology partner for content creators around the globe, announced that it has hired Keshav Kaul as Business Head for its NEP India operations.

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  • GURGAON, INDIA, April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEP Group , the leading media technology partner for content creators around the globe, announced that it has hired Keshav Kaul as Business Head for its NEP India operations.
  • Most recently, he served as Business Head at Fremantle India Television Productions where he led strategy, business development, physical production, legal and business affairs for the company.
  • I couldnt be happier to welcome Keshav to NEP to lead our business in this very important market, said Saeed Izadi, President of NEP Singapore, India and Middle East.
  • I am delighted to be joining NEP and grateful for being given the opportunity to lead its India business.

LUPA SYSTEMS AND UDAY SHANKAR ENTER INTO A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO FORM "BODHI TREE," AN INVESTMENT PLATFORM THAT WILL BE FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED BY THE QATAR INVESTMENT AUTHORITY

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

MUMBAI, India and DOHA, Qatar, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lupa Systems Founder and CEO James Murdoch and Uday Shankar, the former Chairman and CEO of Star India and the former President of Walt Disney Asia Pacific, announced today they are forming a new venture, "Bodhi Tree," an investment platform that will be financially supported by the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). This new venture is designed to invest in media and consumer technology opportunities in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on India.

Key Points: 
  • This new venture is designed to invest in media and consumer technology opportunities in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on India.
  • The newly formed venture will be run by Murdoch and Shankar as co-chairs, combining decades of experience influencing the region's media landscape and emerging consumers.
  • QIA will be committing up to $US1.5 billion in Bodhi Tree's vision being pursued by Murdoch and Shankar.
  • Bodhi Tree is a strategic partnership designed to invest in consumer technology opportunities in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on India.

LUPA SYSTEMS AND UDAY SHANKAR ENTER INTO A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO FORM "BODHI TREE," AN INVESTMENT PLATFORM THAT WILL BE FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED BY THE QATAR INVESTMENT AUTHORITY

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

MUMBAI, India and DOHA, Qatar, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lupa Systems Founder and CEO James Murdoch and Uday Shankar, the former Chairman and CEO of Star India and the former President of Walt Disney Asia Pacific, announced today they are forming a new venture, "Bodhi Tree," an investment platform that will be financially supported by the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). This new venture is designed to invest in media and consumer technology opportunities in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on India.

Key Points: 
  • This new venture is designed to invest in media and consumer technology opportunities in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on India.
  • The newly formed venture will be run by Murdoch and Shankar as co-chairs, combining decades of experience influencing the region's media landscape and emerging consumers.
  • QIA will be committing up to $US1.5 billion in Bodhi Tree's vision being pursued by Murdoch and Shankar.
  • Bodhi Tree is a strategic partnership designed to invest in consumer technology opportunities in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on India.

ALX Resources Corp. Defines Drill Targets at Gibbons Creek Uranium Project, SK

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 15, 2021) - ALX Resources Corp. (TSXV: AL) (FSE: 6LLN) (OTC: ALXEF) ("ALX" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received the results of a geochemical survey carried out on its 100%-owned Gibbons Creek Uranium Project ("Gibbons Creek", or the "Project").

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 15, 2021) - ALX Resources Corp. (TSXV: AL) (FSE: 6LLN) (OTC: ALXEF) ("ALX" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received the results of a geochemical survey carried out on its 100%-owned Gibbons Creek Uranium Project ("Gibbons Creek", or the "Project").
  • In 1959, Haymac Mines restarted mining and shipped 500 tons of high-graded ore to the Lorado Mill at Uranium City, SK.
  • Forward-looking statements in this news release include: the Gibbons Creek Project ("Gibbons Creek") is prospective for uranium, gold, and PGE mineralization; the Company's plans to undertake exploration activities at Gibbons Creek, and expend funds on Gibbons Creek.
  • Even if we explore and develop Gibbons Creek, and even if uranium or other metals or minerals are discovered in quantity, the project may not be commercially viable.