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Business Standard
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
IOS Sports unveils new logo to celebrate 20 years in sports management
IOS Sports & Entertainment, a leading Indian sports management firm, has unveiled a vibrant new logo to commemorate its 20-year journey in the industry. Founded in 2005 by former national squash player Neerav Tomar and industrialist Sanjeev Khandelwal, IOS has evolved into a premier agency representing over 150 elite athletes across various sports disciplines. A Symbol of Growth and Diversity The redesigned logo features the number '20' in colorful gradient hues, symbolizing the diversity of sports the company supports. The modern typography of 'IOS' is complemented by the tagline 'SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT' and the years '2005 - 2025', reflecting the company's journey and future aspirations. Also Read IOS has played a pivotal role in transforming the commercial landscape for Olympic sports athletes in India. The company's journey began with representing boxing star Vijender Singh in its founding year and has since expanded to include numerous iconic personalities such as Suresh Raina, Ishant Sharma, Lovlina Borgohain, Mirabai Chanu, Saina Nehwal, Geeta Phogat, Ishan Kishan, and Manika Batra. Lovlina Borgohain, Olympic Bronze Medallist, shared, "The team at IOS has been instrumental in my journey both on and off the field. Their expertise in creating the right partnerships has allowed me to sustain my focus on boxing while building a meaningful presence beyond the ring." Mirabai Chanu, Olympic Silver Medallist, added, "Before partnering with IOS, I didn't realize how important professional management was for athletes like me. Their strategic approach to building my brand has opened doors I never imagined possible." Strategic Partnerships and Comprehensive Services Beyond athlete representation, IOS has established strong partnerships with national sports federations, working with organizations like the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Athletics Federation of India (AFI), Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), and the Weightlifting Association of India. The company provides comprehensive services including sponsorship consulting, rights management, and event operations. Expanding into Cricket and Entertainment IOS's expertise extends to comprehensive sports franchise operations, having served as the operations team for the Gujarat Lions IPL franchise. The company delivered end-to-end management services including sponsorship activation, hospitality management, production setup, branding solutions, volunteer program management, and merchandise operations. The company has also demonstrated expertise in creating compelling narrative-driven brand integrations through successful work on notable Bollywood projects like 'Mary Kom', 'Toofaan', and 'Rock On'.
Straits Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
K-pop girl group Blackpink to perform at National Stadium in November
It will be the group's first world tour since the Born Pink tour, which ran from October 2022 to July 2023. PHOTO: YG ENTERTAINMENT SINGAPORE - K-pop girl group Blackpink will play two nights at the National Stadium in November as part of their highly anticipated Deadline world tour. Event promoters LiveNation confirmed on May 27 that the quartet will have two shows - on Nov 29 and 30. The announcement noted that Weverse presales of tickets would start on June 10 at 11am while the Visa Infinite pre-sale would begin at 11am on June 11. General sales start on June 13 at 11am. The tickets will be sold on Ticketmaster. In the initial dates and venues announced for the tour in February, it appeared that the quartet – made up of Jennie, Jisoo, Rose and Lisa – would not visit Singapore. On Reddit, fans were cheering the news with one saying: 'KIM JISOO!!! (This news) hits me like an earthquake!' The tour will kick off with a two-night gig at Goyang Stadium in South Korea on July 5 and 6 before travelling to the North American cities of Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto and New York. In Los Angeles, the quartet will perform at the 70,000-capacity SoFi Stadium. After North America, Blackpink will head to Europe and play in Paris, Milan, Barcelona and London, before ending the tour in Tokyo with a three-night performance from Jan 16 to 18, 2026. It will be Blackpink's first world tour since the Born Pink tour, which ran from October 2022 to September 2023, and included a two-night stop at Singapore's National Stadium where they played to 50,000 fans. The group also played at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in 2019. The quartet have not released a new album together since 2022's Born Pink, but Rose recently told American magazine The Cut that they are working on new music. The four members have been busy with solo projects. Jisoo made an appearance at Amortage at Far East Malls, a pop-up concept store celebrating her debut solo mini-album Amortage in March, while Lisa held her fan meeting here last November. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Advertiser
18-05-2025
- The Advertiser
Why this Tokyo-Sydney business-class flight is worth every yen
Like so many travellers right now, I am having a love affair with Japan. Reluctant to give up the nation's charm and eloquence when I leave, I decide to prolong the experience by snaffling a discounted business-class ticket on ANA's Friday night service from Tokyo to Sydney. CHECKING IN: There is no check-in because I am transiting from a London-Tokyo flight, but last time I checked in for NH879 it was a 10-minute breeze, and there are always super polite ANA staff to help. I have a very generous 64kg checked-in luggage allowance (2x 32kg bags) and 10kg of carry-on. I paid for a third checked suitcase (at $110, cheaper than air-freight). In the vast ANA business lounge I book a shower in one of the spacious, spotless bathrooms, then find delicious katsu curry, great Japanese whiskies and Kirin beer from robotic taps. THE FLIGHT: My flight, on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, is delayed, leaving closer to 1am on Saturday rather than the scheduled 10.45pm on Friday. Not ideal but champagne, shochu and a truly delicious Japanese banquet numb the pain. I get a solid six-hour sleep. We land two hours late and ANA almost immediately emails me telling me how to apply for 3000 yen in compensation: about $32 but it's better than nothing. THE CLASS: I'm in 1A in business. There are 40 business-class seats in a 1-2-1 layout; each has direct aisle access and reclines to a fully flat 189cm long, 49cm wide bed. I have a universal plug socket, USB port, headphone port, reading light, 18-inch touchscreen, pillow, blanket and mattress, which looks flimsy but is actually very comfortable. Window seats in even-numbered rows offer more privacy as they are separated from the aisle by a side table. FOOD & DRINKS: One of the best in-flight meals I've had in years. I order the Japanese "washoku" meal (there's a Western alternative) and enjoy a selection of small starters including shrimp fish cake and cherry blossom tofu with crab, with a glass of Drappier champagne, then ocean perch with an aromatic Kawagoe sweet potato shochu. It's a delicious riot of flavours and all beautifully presented. You can get snacks after the main service, including a moreish corn soup. ENTERTAINMENT: The range of films, TV and audio is OK but nothing special. I watch a Japanese film without subtitles to see if I can get the plot; I fail but the scenery is beautiful. The TV series are not complete sets; season one of Veep has only the first three episodes (out of eight). THE SERVICE: ANA business-class service on this flight is as good as it gets and everything works first time. I call the attendants only once, to get a shochu top-up, and they arrive in seconds. IN A NUTSHELL: ANA is fast becoming my airline of choice and this flight proves why, despite the delay: impeccable service, great food, comfy flat-bed seat and a clean-as-a-whistle cabin. The writer flew at his own expense Like so many travellers right now, I am having a love affair with Japan. Reluctant to give up the nation's charm and eloquence when I leave, I decide to prolong the experience by snaffling a discounted business-class ticket on ANA's Friday night service from Tokyo to Sydney. CHECKING IN: There is no check-in because I am transiting from a London-Tokyo flight, but last time I checked in for NH879 it was a 10-minute breeze, and there are always super polite ANA staff to help. I have a very generous 64kg checked-in luggage allowance (2x 32kg bags) and 10kg of carry-on. I paid for a third checked suitcase (at $110, cheaper than air-freight). In the vast ANA business lounge I book a shower in one of the spacious, spotless bathrooms, then find delicious katsu curry, great Japanese whiskies and Kirin beer from robotic taps. THE FLIGHT: My flight, on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, is delayed, leaving closer to 1am on Saturday rather than the scheduled 10.45pm on Friday. Not ideal but champagne, shochu and a truly delicious Japanese banquet numb the pain. I get a solid six-hour sleep. We land two hours late and ANA almost immediately emails me telling me how to apply for 3000 yen in compensation: about $32 but it's better than nothing. THE CLASS: I'm in 1A in business. There are 40 business-class seats in a 1-2-1 layout; each has direct aisle access and reclines to a fully flat 189cm long, 49cm wide bed. I have a universal plug socket, USB port, headphone port, reading light, 18-inch touchscreen, pillow, blanket and mattress, which looks flimsy but is actually very comfortable. Window seats in even-numbered rows offer more privacy as they are separated from the aisle by a side table. FOOD & DRINKS: One of the best in-flight meals I've had in years. I order the Japanese "washoku" meal (there's a Western alternative) and enjoy a selection of small starters including shrimp fish cake and cherry blossom tofu with crab, with a glass of Drappier champagne, then ocean perch with an aromatic Kawagoe sweet potato shochu. It's a delicious riot of flavours and all beautifully presented. You can get snacks after the main service, including a moreish corn soup. ENTERTAINMENT: The range of films, TV and audio is OK but nothing special. I watch a Japanese film without subtitles to see if I can get the plot; I fail but the scenery is beautiful. The TV series are not complete sets; season one of Veep has only the first three episodes (out of eight). THE SERVICE: ANA business-class service on this flight is as good as it gets and everything works first time. I call the attendants only once, to get a shochu top-up, and they arrive in seconds. IN A NUTSHELL: ANA is fast becoming my airline of choice and this flight proves why, despite the delay: impeccable service, great food, comfy flat-bed seat and a clean-as-a-whistle cabin. The writer flew at his own expense Like so many travellers right now, I am having a love affair with Japan. Reluctant to give up the nation's charm and eloquence when I leave, I decide to prolong the experience by snaffling a discounted business-class ticket on ANA's Friday night service from Tokyo to Sydney. CHECKING IN: There is no check-in because I am transiting from a London-Tokyo flight, but last time I checked in for NH879 it was a 10-minute breeze, and there are always super polite ANA staff to help. I have a very generous 64kg checked-in luggage allowance (2x 32kg bags) and 10kg of carry-on. I paid for a third checked suitcase (at $110, cheaper than air-freight). In the vast ANA business lounge I book a shower in one of the spacious, spotless bathrooms, then find delicious katsu curry, great Japanese whiskies and Kirin beer from robotic taps. THE FLIGHT: My flight, on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, is delayed, leaving closer to 1am on Saturday rather than the scheduled 10.45pm on Friday. Not ideal but champagne, shochu and a truly delicious Japanese banquet numb the pain. I get a solid six-hour sleep. We land two hours late and ANA almost immediately emails me telling me how to apply for 3000 yen in compensation: about $32 but it's better than nothing. THE CLASS: I'm in 1A in business. There are 40 business-class seats in a 1-2-1 layout; each has direct aisle access and reclines to a fully flat 189cm long, 49cm wide bed. I have a universal plug socket, USB port, headphone port, reading light, 18-inch touchscreen, pillow, blanket and mattress, which looks flimsy but is actually very comfortable. Window seats in even-numbered rows offer more privacy as they are separated from the aisle by a side table. FOOD & DRINKS: One of the best in-flight meals I've had in years. I order the Japanese "washoku" meal (there's a Western alternative) and enjoy a selection of small starters including shrimp fish cake and cherry blossom tofu with crab, with a glass of Drappier champagne, then ocean perch with an aromatic Kawagoe sweet potato shochu. It's a delicious riot of flavours and all beautifully presented. You can get snacks after the main service, including a moreish corn soup. ENTERTAINMENT: The range of films, TV and audio is OK but nothing special. I watch a Japanese film without subtitles to see if I can get the plot; I fail but the scenery is beautiful. The TV series are not complete sets; season one of Veep has only the first three episodes (out of eight). THE SERVICE: ANA business-class service on this flight is as good as it gets and everything works first time. I call the attendants only once, to get a shochu top-up, and they arrive in seconds. IN A NUTSHELL: ANA is fast becoming my airline of choice and this flight proves why, despite the delay: impeccable service, great food, comfy flat-bed seat and a clean-as-a-whistle cabin. The writer flew at his own expense Like so many travellers right now, I am having a love affair with Japan. Reluctant to give up the nation's charm and eloquence when I leave, I decide to prolong the experience by snaffling a discounted business-class ticket on ANA's Friday night service from Tokyo to Sydney. CHECKING IN: There is no check-in because I am transiting from a London-Tokyo flight, but last time I checked in for NH879 it was a 10-minute breeze, and there are always super polite ANA staff to help. I have a very generous 64kg checked-in luggage allowance (2x 32kg bags) and 10kg of carry-on. I paid for a third checked suitcase (at $110, cheaper than air-freight). In the vast ANA business lounge I book a shower in one of the spacious, spotless bathrooms, then find delicious katsu curry, great Japanese whiskies and Kirin beer from robotic taps. THE FLIGHT: My flight, on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, is delayed, leaving closer to 1am on Saturday rather than the scheduled 10.45pm on Friday. Not ideal but champagne, shochu and a truly delicious Japanese banquet numb the pain. I get a solid six-hour sleep. We land two hours late and ANA almost immediately emails me telling me how to apply for 3000 yen in compensation: about $32 but it's better than nothing. THE CLASS: I'm in 1A in business. There are 40 business-class seats in a 1-2-1 layout; each has direct aisle access and reclines to a fully flat 189cm long, 49cm wide bed. I have a universal plug socket, USB port, headphone port, reading light, 18-inch touchscreen, pillow, blanket and mattress, which looks flimsy but is actually very comfortable. Window seats in even-numbered rows offer more privacy as they are separated from the aisle by a side table. FOOD & DRINKS: One of the best in-flight meals I've had in years. I order the Japanese "washoku" meal (there's a Western alternative) and enjoy a selection of small starters including shrimp fish cake and cherry blossom tofu with crab, with a glass of Drappier champagne, then ocean perch with an aromatic Kawagoe sweet potato shochu. It's a delicious riot of flavours and all beautifully presented. You can get snacks after the main service, including a moreish corn soup. ENTERTAINMENT: The range of films, TV and audio is OK but nothing special. I watch a Japanese film without subtitles to see if I can get the plot; I fail but the scenery is beautiful. The TV series are not complete sets; season one of Veep has only the first three episodes (out of eight). THE SERVICE: ANA business-class service on this flight is as good as it gets and everything works first time. I call the attendants only once, to get a shochu top-up, and they arrive in seconds. IN A NUTSHELL: ANA is fast becoming my airline of choice and this flight proves why, despite the delay: impeccable service, great food, comfy flat-bed seat and a clean-as-a-whistle cabin. The writer flew at his own expense
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fine Arts Fiesta set for May 15 through May 18 in Public Square
May 13—WILKES-BARRE — Have you ever pictured yourself as "Mona Lisa," that mysterious lady that Leonardo da Vinci painted so long ago? Or do you have more in common with the stalwart farmers of "American Gothic" that Grant Wood immortalized? Perhaps you'd get a kick out of seeing yourself as Johannes Vermeer's "Girl With a Pearl Earring," or Edouard Manet's "The Fifer" or even one of Raphael's "Two Cherubs," who look so thoughtful. When the 69th Fine Arts Fiesta comes to downtown Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, May 15, through Sunday, May 18, you won't have to imagine yourself as the subject of any of those artists. Thanks to a concept the Fiesta's executive director, Brian J. Benedetti came up with, as you wander around Public Square you'll find representations of 20 masterpieces, from Frida Kahlo's "Self Portrait with Monkeys" to Roy Lichtenstein's "Girl With a Ball." And there will be holes cut out in each one so you can pose for a picture. "This is getting back to the roots of the Fiesta," Benedetti said, noting that when the event started it focused on artistic and educational exhibits. This year, you can pick up a brochure "The Portrait & The Human Figure: A Walk in Art History" at the Fiesta information booth and, as you search for the images, you'll be able to brush up on some facts about the artists and their art. The Fiesta also will include the many features people have come to love in recent years: four days of live entertainment, with this year's headliner The Badlees performing at 7 p.m. Saturday; tents filled with more than 300 pieces of juried artwork from local adult and student artists; face-painting, story time and crafts geared especially toward children, vendors offering an assortment of artistic and crafted items, and plenty of food. THE SCHEDULE OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDES: Thursday, May 15 * 10:50 a.m. Welcome from Gina Malsky, Pledge of Allegiance with children from Building Blocks Learning Center, Mayor George Brown opens Fiesta * 11 a.m. Susquehanna Prep Glee Club * 11:30 a.m. Wyoming Valley West Small Chamber Orchetra * 12:30 p.m. Anne Chairge's Flute Studio * 1:30 p.m. Wyoming Valley West Middle School Band & Jazz Band * 3 p.m. Rhythmic Republic Dance Studio * 4 p.m. Mr. Toad "Spoken Word" * 4:30 p.m. Wyoming Valley West High School Jazz Band * 5:30 p.m. Wyoming Valley West High School Concert Choir * 6:30 p.m. Annual Awards Ceremony & The Howard B. and Mary Anne Fedrick Friend of the Arts Award * 7:45 p.m. Little Theater of Wilkes-Barre Friday, May 16 * 10 a.m. Wyoming Valley West Middle School Spartan Singers * 10:30 a.m. Wyoming Valley West Middle School Orchestra * 11:45 a.m. Dallas Middle School Mountaineer Band/Chorus * 12:45 p.m. Wilkes-Barre Academy Creative Performing Arts (CAPAA) Music * 2 p.m. Rockology * 3 p.m. Wilkes-Barre Academy Glee Club * 4 p.m. Rising Stars Performing Arts Academy * 5 p.m. Dance Theatre of Wilkes-Barre * 6 p.m. Southside Five * 7:30 p.m. Flaxy Morgan 30th Anniversary Band Saturday, May 17 * 10:55 a.m. Carl Achhammer Jr. on Trumpet, National Anthem * 11 a.m. Joan Harris Dance Center * Noon Rising Stars Theater Company * 1 p.m. Katrina Lykes Music Studio * 2 p.m. Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus * 2:30 p.m. Mt Zion Abundant Praise Dance Ministry * 3 p.m. Mt Zion Mass Choir * 3:30 p.m. PATAsphere * 5 p.m. Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen * 6 p.m. Set up for Headliner * 7 p.m. The Badlees Sunday, May 18 * 10:30 a.m. The Wyoming Valley Poetry Society * Noon Lazy River Jazz Band * 1:30 p.m. Jr. Mozart Club of Wilkes Barre * 2:30 p.m. Contra Dance/The Contra Rebels * 4 p.m. Brendan Brisk Band
