Biggest Online Jigsaw Puzzle

Lipton has put up a World's Largest Online Jigsaw Puzzle. You can also win iPods, Bags, etc...as prizes. Take Part.....nice website.

http://www.stay-sharp.in/staysharp/userHome.aspx

Brand Equity Quiz starts from April 13

Watch out for the Brand Equity Quiz 2009.

It Schedule is as under:

- 13 April 2009: Chennai
- 15 April 2009: Kochi
- 17 April 2009: Bangalore
- 18 April 2009: Hyderabad
- 20 April 2009: Delhi
- 22 April 2009: Indore
- 24 April 2009: Pune
- 25 April 2009: Mumbai
- 27 April 2009: Ahmedabad
- 29 April 2009: Kolkata

more detail will be updated soon.

You can check out the website at http://beq.economictimes.indiatimes.com/ (as of today: not updated)

Tata Crucible 2009

Yesterday me and Miti went to Tata Curcible Business Quiz 2009 at IIM-A.  Its was the Regional Final and  there was a good turnout. 200+ entries were there and out of which sixteen played for the Regional Final spot. 6 teams came in the end which comprises of 3 from IIM-A (ofcourse) and 1 each from Nirma, MICA and SVNIT, Surat (surat was a big surprise). It was very informative and fun watching the show. Pickbrain - the quiz master was also great with his punch lines and voice. Overall it was fun watching this college students... (which reminded me of my college days....and life..hehehehe)

Here are some pictures from the event. Click on them for enlarge view and yes...they are of very poor resolution since we didn't carry camera and had to take it from Miti's Nokia 3110c.

  
 

Jai Jai Garvi Gujarat Video

If you havn't seen the new Garvi Gujarat Video then here is the full version.

Its a Tata Indicom initiative celebrating the undying spirit of Gujarat. A B R Ads (Part of B R TV) Production brilliantly directed by Deepu Anthikad, shot by Mahesh Limaye(DOP) this is a modest attempt at showcasing the aspects of this industrial and prosperous state. (bradsindia)

It has the old and new prominent singers from Gujarat.  And the video is of 4 min. and 10 sec.

Enjoy.

Aaj Maro Jai Jai Gujarat.....Jai Jai Garvi Gujarat......

You can download the video (11.4 MB, .MP4 format) at : http://www.usaupload.net/d/h34p07rbnm0

Motif Charity Walk 2009

Hi Folks

Join the 7th Annual Motif Charity Walk 2009 on 15th Feb. It starts at 7am from Atira and ends up at Atira. The walking would be of about 5kms and the running would be of about 8kms. Also I think it would be a good idea to donate few hundred bucks to the under mentioned NGOs.  In conclusion, it should be a good turn out and you can also get lot of business connections. So spare your Sunday morning and lets walk. 

- Refreshments will be provided and yes if you donate the money then you also get t-shirts. Plus all the super walkers and runner, there are also some prices for coming on top. Anyways overall its a good outdoor activity. 

NGOs this year at Motif: Karuna Kare Foundation, Sanjivani Health & Relief Committee, Gujarat Cleft and Craniofacial Research Institute and Akshaya Patra Foundation 

Details @ http://www.motifinc.com/Charity_Walk_2009.htm

Reverse Tide

Last weekend on Feb 7, 2009 - my sister and some cousines went to Half Moon Bay to watch Reverse Tide. 

I was impressed with the Marketing, Presentations and promotions. I mean low tide is been happning around the world from many years. Me and I guess lot of others had visited to the low tides in the past but I never thought that it can be a big crowd catcher. I guess if a proper knowledge and promotions been given then - the event could be a big hit. I mean there were volunteers explaning things and showing stuff in depth and kids just loved it. They were able to play in the wet messy sand and learn the underwater lives....I guess that's amazing. No doubt that this tide had gone very far and lot of underwater lives been exposed but I think similar secnerio can be found elsewhere...but the way its been package...and makes people visit the place is great....hats off the idea of reverse tide... and the marketing idea.

I guess same thing amplies to lot of other things in USA (Like monuments and historic places). They are so good in putting things together and making it an memorial experience for everyone. I guess its a big lesson all the tourism developers or even the event organizers... HATS OFF to idea. 

In the picture: My Niece and Nephew playing and looking around in mud. 

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Some more pictures from the event:

   

  

Walk. Run. Reach Sola.....

Hi

Thank you everyone who participated in the mini- marathon. It turned out to be a great event. Everyone looked excited and energized. Overall, looked like everyone wanted to do this AGAIN. So lets see when that can happen.

Things to be learned:

1. Consider 75% presence.

2. Market well through SMSs, Mouth of word, friends, emails, and phone calls.

3. Get sponsors freebies. Give gifts or t-shirts and stuff.

4. Have a good snacks with Excess amount of liquides.

5. Choose Green and cooler route.

6. Try to do a circular route, so that people can get back to their vechiles easily.  

MORE PICTURES @ http://picasaweb.google.com/vivek.bhalavat/WalkToSola2009

Thank You Donors

Thank you Blood Donors.

We have collected 56 bottles for Prathama Blood Bank yesterday. The event was successful as our target was to reach at 50. My overall experience with prathama was quite great. They were very professionals as compared to Ahmedabad Red Cross. Hope to see a double turnout next year.

More pictures can be found here.