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  • Employees, Outlook group reach an out-of-court settlement as all dues have reportedly been paid to the satisfaction of all concerned

    People India mag closure case settled amicably

    By A Correspondent

     

    It’s a case of all’s well that ends well.

     

    The Mumbai Labour Court case where Editor Saira Menezes and 16 other employees of People India magazine petitioned the Court against Outlook Publications President Indranil Roy and Editorial Chairman Vinod Mehta asking for settlement of dues by proper procedure in the event of termination has now been amicably settled out of court. As has been reported by MxMIndia earlier, the Labour Court had stayed the Outlook magazine group’s decision to terminate the employment of People India staffers without proper procedures.

     

    The Case was supposed to have come up for hearing today (Tuesday, August 6). All dues have reportedly been settled to the satisfaction of all concerned.

     

    Late last month, the Outlook group had announced closure of the licensed Indian editions of People, Marie Claire and Geo magazines. The closure was with immediate effect and July 31 was to be the last day of work for the staffers of the three magazines. While the exact number of staffers is not known, it is learnt that some non-editorial department employees too were asked to leave.

     

    Meanwhile, according to posts by Neena Haridas, editor of the now-shut Marie Claire India, efforts are on to revive the Indian edition with another publishing partner or by Marie Claire directly. Time Inc, a division of media conglomerate Time Warner, is also said to be seeking an Indian partner.

     

  • UTV Stars and People present ‘The Mercedes Benz Best Dressed Show 2011’.

    UTV Stars to do catwalk show with People

    By A Correspondent

    After a successful launch, UTV Stars – The Official Channel of Bollywood has announced its partnership with People magazine for ‘The Best Dressed Show 2011’.

    The event will see an exclusive fashion show by ace designer Manish Malhotra. Walking the ramp as the showstopper will be actress Priyanka Chopra, who will also feature on the cover of the annual issue of People magazine, featuring the Best Dressed People of the year. The event is sponsored by Mercedes-Benz, World Gold Council, Teachers Origin, Schwarzkopf, Vero Moda and Jack&Jones. This association marks the beginning of a long-term partnership with People for more such on-ground initiatives.

    Commenting on the association, Mr Nikhil Gandhi, Business Head, UTV Stars said, “UTV Stars has been able to etch a strong mark in the Bollywood, lifestyle and fashion space in a very short time. It has an urban upmarket appeal  and we have already tied up with like minded partners to make the 360 degree experience more holistic and true to the brand. I am happy to announce this association of UTV Stars with People magazine for the Best Dressed Show as out first such initiative among many others planned in the coming year”.

    Now in its third year, the India edition of People magazine is one of the fastest growing magazines across genres. Says Mr Indranil Roy, President, Outlook Group, “People magazine’s internationally acclaimed titles like Best Dressed, Sexiest Man Alive, Most Beautiful are getting very popular among celebrities and with readers in India. The ‘Mercedes Benz Best Dressed Show’ is our endeavour to popularize these titles further. We’re glad to partner with UTV Stars and amplify this property on national television.”

    UTV Stars now plans to extend its 360-degree presence with many such associations and prominent on ground properties. The brand has already initiated Advertiser Funded Properties, providing advertisers customized solutions and communication packages on air, on ground, on mobile, web, digital etc.