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NCPA presents the Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI) Autumn 2022 Season
Four Symphonic Concerts – Four Recitals – Three Performances of a Fully-Staged Opera
The season will feature a wide range of repertoire, from the symphonies of Beethoven to ballet music by Prokofiev, music from Broadway by Leonard Bernstein, and much more
MUMBAI, India, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Symphony Orchestra of India presents its Autumn 2022 Season with four symphonic concerts, four recitals and three performances of a fully-staged opera. The season will feature a wide range of repertoire, from the symphonies of Beethoven to ballet music by Prokofiev, music from Broadway by Leonard Bernstein, and much more.
Several internationally-acclaimed artists will be featured, most making their India debut, including conductors Alpesh Chauhan and Richard Farnes, pianists Benjamin Grosvenor, Pavel Kolesnikov and Jean-Frédéric Neuberger, cellist Henri Demarquette, violinist Sayaka Shoji and rising star of the French horn Ben Goldscheider.
The highlight of the Autumn 2022 Season is three fully-staged performances of Johann Strauss II’s beloved operetta Die Fledermaus, presented in collaboration with the Hungarian State Opera. The Hungarian State Opera is the leading cultural institute in Hungary where different artistic genres are equally embraced since its foundation in 1884.
Mr. Khushroo N. Suntook, NCPA Chairman and SOI Co-Founder, said, “We are extremely happy that the SOI is returning to stage with a stellar line-up including major artistes such as Benjamin Grosvenor, Pavel Kolesnikov, Ben Goldscheider and celebrated conductors like Richard Farnes and Aplesh Chauhan, who has recently received an OBE by the Queen for his Services to the Arts. This year, the SOI will also collaborate with a major European opera house, the renowned Hungarian State Opera, to present Johann Strauss’ Die Fledermaus. The Hungarian State Opera will bring in their entire production and artistes for three performances of the famous operetta which will be performed with the Symphony Orchestra of India in the pit. This will surely be a musical treat for all the SOI enthusiasts who have been eagerly looking forward to the season.”
The opening night will feature the British-born Conductor of Indian heritage, Alpesh Chauhan sharing the stage with British piano virtuoso Benjamin Grosvenor, a pianist of widespread international acclaim. The concert opens with Humperdink’s overture to his fairy-tale opera Hansel and Gretel, followed by the classical-age Piano Concerto No. 1 by Felix Mendelssohn and concluding with excerpts from Sergei Prokofiev’s ballet Romeo and Juliet, based on Shakespeare’s play.
The second concert on 21st September will build on the theme of the first concert and feature another Romeo and Juliet, the Fantasy Overture by Tchaikovsky, as well as the powerful and energetic Symphonic Dances from Leonard Bernstein’s beloved musical West Side Story, a modern retelling of the same story. Alpesh Chauhan will lead the concert featuring Barbican ECHO Rising Star, Ben Goldscheider as the soloist on the French horn, performing concerti by both Mozart and Richard Strauss.
On 25th September, the third concert of the season will kick off with Felix Mendelssohn’s concert overture The Hebrides, inspired by the composer’s travels to the Scottish islands. Brahms’ final work for orchestra, the Double Concerto for violin and cello, and Beethoven’s Triple Concerto for violin, cello and piano are among the most beloved works in the western classical repertoire, and will both be featured in this concert performed by the versatile and prolific violinist Sayaka Shoji and the enthusiastic, creative and passionate cellist Henri Demarquette. The concert will be led by Jean-Frédéric Neuburger, hailed as one of the most gifted musicians of his generation, who will also be featured as the piano soloist in the Triple Concerto.
On 30th September, Richard Farnes, former music director of Opera North and 2017 Royal Philharmonic Society Award-winner, will conduct a programme featuring the engrossing, sophisticated and musical-storytelling pianist Pavel Kolesnikov in the mesmerising and technically-challenging Piano Concerto No. 3 by Rachmaninoff. The program also features Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 beloved for its lively rhythms that led Richard Wagner to describe it as the “apotheosis of the dance.”
The Autumn 2022 season will conclude with fully-staged performances of Johann Strauss II’s beloved operetta Die Fledermaus and Ferenc Erkel’s Bánk Bán presented in collaboration with the Hungarian State Opera.
Die Fledermaus is considered one of Strauss’ most beloved works and a favorite with audiences around the globe. The Opera will feature over 100 performers on the iconic Jamshed Bhabha Theatre stage. Die Fledermaus has constantly been part of the Hungarian State Opera repertoire for 125 years.
The season will also feature Bánk Bán – The Viceroy Bank, in a concert version. The music of the opera is reminiscent of Verdi and Meyerbeer and features the Hungarian “verbunk” style accompanied by such particular instruments as the cymbalo and viola d’amore.
Along with the symphonic concerts and Opera, each soloist will also give perform in recital during the course of the season.
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DATE |
PERFORMANCE |
VENUE |
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16th Sept |
SOI Autumn 2022: Symphony Orchestra of India Alpesh Chauhan, conductor Benjamin Grosvenor, piano Humperdinck: Overture to Hansel & Gretel Mendelssohn: Piano Concerto No. 1 Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet (excerpts) |
Jamshed Bhabha Theatre |
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18th Sept |
Recital: Benjamin Grosvenor, piano |
Experimental Theatre |
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21st Sept |
SOI Autumn 2022: Symphony Orchestra of India Alpesh Chauhan, conductor Ben Goldscheider, horn Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 3 Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1 Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story |
Jamshed Bhabha Theatre |
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23rd Sept |
Recital: Ben Goldscheider, horn Richard Uttley, piano Beethoven: Horn Sonata in F major, Op. 17 Schubert: Klavierstücke No. 1 in E flat minor, D. 946 Schumann: Adagio and Allegro in A flat, Op. 70 And works by Widmann, Simpson, Kirchner and Bowen |
Experimental Theatre |
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25th Sept |
SOI Autumn 2022: Symphony Orchestra of India Sayaka Shoji, violin Henri Demarquette, cello Jean-Frédéric Neuburger, piano/conductor Mendelssohn: The Hebrides Brahms: Double Concerto Beethoven: Triple Concerto |
Jamshed Bhabha Theatre |
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26th Sept |
Recital: Sayaka Shoji, violin Henri Demarquette, cello Jean-Frédéric Neuburger Schubert: Notturno in E-flat major, Op. 148 Brahms: Trio No. 3 in C minor, Op. 101 Schubert: Trio No. 1 in B-flat major, D. 898 |
Experimental Theatre |
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28th Sept |
Recital: Pavel Kolesnikov, piano Schubert: Four Impromptus D. 899, Op. 90 Chopin: Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor, Op. posth. 66 Chopin: Prelude, Op. 28, No. 15 “Raindrop” Chopin: Valse in E minor, B.56 Schumann: Kreisleriana, Op. 16 |
Experimental Theatre |
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30th Sept |
SOI Autumn 2022: Symphony Orchestra of India Richard Farnes, conductor Pavel Kolesnikov piano Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3 Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 |
Jamshed Bhabha Theatre |
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12th, 14th & 16th Oct |
Opera: Die Fledermaus Music by Johann Strauss II Libretto by Karl Haffner and Richard Gené |
Jamshed Bhabha Theatre |
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15th Oct |
Opera: Bánk Bán Concert performance Music by Ferenc Erkel
(Free event for Friends of the SOI and NCPA members) |
Jamshed Bhabha Theatre |
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For more information, visit: https://www.ncpamumbai.com/
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Reliance Digital Introduces High-Performance iQOO 15R to its Nationwide Store Network
MUMBAI, India, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reliance Digital announces the offline retail availability of iQOO, the high-performance smartphone brand built for today’s youth and tech-forward consumers. Following strong traction in online channels, iQOO is now extending its presence into physical retail, allowing customers to experience and purchase its devices first-hand at Reliance Digital stores across India.
Known for pushing the boundaries of speed, and power, the iQOO 15R is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, delivering exceptional speed, responsiveness, and sustained performance throughout the day. It packs iQOO’s biggest battery yet in an ultra-slim 7.90mm design, making it India’s slimmest smartphone with a 7600 mAh battery.
The device features a 6.5K IceCore VC Cooling Chamber for stable performance and runs on OriginOS 6.0 based on Android 16 out of the box, supported by 4 years of software updates and 6 years of security updates. It is also equipped with a Sony LYT-700V OIS camera, a 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED EyeCare display, and IP68 & IP69 dust and water resistance, making it a dependable daily partner for professionals on the go.
The brand’s offline expansion marks an important step in deepening consumer engagement by offering hands-on access to its devices, enabling customers to explore iQOO’s powerful performance, advanced display technology, and flagship-grade camera capabilities in a real-world retail environment.
The availability of iQOO at Reliance Digital brings together two brands driven by innovation and consumer experience. While iQOO continues to build its reputation as a performance-led smartphone brand, Reliance Digital strengthens its portfolio by offering customers access to cutting-edge technology brands through its extensive nationwide retail network.
Through engaging in-store experiences, knowledgeable staff, and immersive product demonstrations, Reliance Digital aims to help consumers better understand iQOO’s performance-first DNA. This move further reinforces Reliance Digital’s commitment to staying ahead of evolving consumer preferences and serving as a preferred destination for discovering new-age technology.
With this expansion, Reliance Digital continues to play a key role in shaping India’s consumer electronics landscape by bringing future-ready brands closer to customers, while enabling smartphone brands like iQOO to build stronger connections with a growing, performance-driven audience.
The all new iQOO 15R is now available at Reliance Digital stores nationwide.
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Kotak Alts announces winner of the inaugural Katalyst Awards
Ms Himani Choudhary named Katalyst for the year – India’s Best Financial Content Creator; wins Rs. 25 Lakhs
MUMBAI, India, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kotak Katalyst Awards, a national initiative instituted to recognise excellence and responsibility in financial content creation has announced the winner of its first Katalyst edition. Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited (“Kotak Alts”) today announced Himani Choudhary as the winner. The winner was awarded a prize of INR 25 Lakhs, positioning Katalyst among the most meaningful recognitions for financial content creators in India.
Srini Sriniwasan, Managing Director, Kotak Alts, said, “The Kotak Alts Katalyst Awards were instituted to recognize content creators who are contributing meaningfully to financial literacy in India. As investor participation deepens, audiences are seeking clarity, context, and credibility. The response from creators was overwhelming and points to the new generation of financial educators. As the inaugural winner Ms. Himani Chaudhary, exemplifies the standard of financial communication that Katalyst seeks to encourage.”
The first edition of the Kotak Alts Katalyst Awards received over six hundred entries from across 19 states and in 8 languages, reflecting the growing role of digital creators in shaping financial awareness. Conceived in response to increasing clutter and misinformation in the financial ecosystem, Katalyst is designed to recognize creators who place accuracy, transparency, and investor interest at the core of their work.
The winning content, ‘Personal Finance & Major Finance Updates’ by Himani Choudhary, was recognised for its clarity, originality, and credibility. The jury noted the content’s ability to explain complex financial concepts in a clear and measured manner, supported by strong research and a consistent focus on investor education over virality.
To ensure a robust and transparent evaluation process, the awards framework was designed and audited by EY. The top thirty entries were assessed by an academic jury.
The top 10 finalists were subsequently evaluated by a grand jury comprising Kunal Shah, Founder and CEO of CRED; Radhika Gupta, Managing Director and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund; and Alpesh Shah, Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group, and chaired by Ananth Narayan, former Whole–Time Member of SEBI with extensive capital markets and regulatory experience.
The Katalyst Awards recognise financial content creators who priorities financial literacy, substance, and long–term investor interest. Through this initiative, Kotak Alts aims to encourage responsible financial communication and support the development of informed and confident investors across India.
About Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Ltd: Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited (‘Kotak Alts’), a part of Kotak Mahindra Group (‘Kotak’), focuses on Alternate Asset Management and Investment Advisory businesses. Kotak Alts was set up in early 2005 and has raised, managed, and advised over USD 22 billion across different asset classes, including Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Special Situations, Private Credit, and Investment Advisory. The asset management business and investment advisory vertical are managed by independent specialist teams. For more information, visit https://www.kotakalternateasset.com/
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Paperpal for Life Sciences Establishes HIPAA Readiness, Strengthening Enterprise Adoption of AI in Regulated Medical and Scientific Writing Workflows
MUMBAI, India, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Paperpal for Life Sciences, an enterprise-grade Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform by Cactus Communications, purpose-built for Medical Affairs and Life Sciences organizations, announced the completion of an assessment evaluating its operational and technical safeguards to support Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements. This milestone reinforces Paperpal’s commitment to meeting the rigorous standards of security, data protection, and regulatory readiness required for regulated scientific workflows.
Growing AI use in medical affairs writing and publication workflows is intensifying scrutiny on data privacy, governance, and regulatory accountability. To support these evolving needs, Paperpal for Life Sciences has undertaken an assessment of its systems and processes to evaluate readiness to support HIPAA compliance, where applicable, and now proudly offers the option to execute a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) for Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This offering gives customers the confidence that PHI or PII, if received, is handled securely and responsibly, in line with regulatory expectations and enterprise risk management practices.
Paperpal for Life Sciences provides AI writing, literature search, source-grounded summarization with citation support, and critical publication checks, powering medical affairs content creation under stringent data privacy and governance controls. The platform accelerates research-to-publication timelines by upto 25%, supporting faster dissemination of clinical evidence and earlier commercialization of new drugs and therapies.
Nishchay Shah, Group CTO and EVP, Products and AI at Cactus Communications, said, “As AI becomes foundational to regulated scientific and medical workflows, compliance and trust are no longer optional. Paperpal for Life Sciences’ HIPAA readiness measures reflect our secure-by-design approach to AI, strong data governance framework, and alignment with real-world enterprise and regulatory requirements. This milestone enables organizations to adopt AI at scale with confidence that their data, processes, and compliance obligations are protected .”
Elvira Dsouza, President, Cactus Life Sciences, added, “Medical Affairs and Life Sciences teams operate in highly regulated environments where scientific rigor, data privacy, and compliance are non-negotiable. HIPAA readiness positions Paperpal for Life Sciences as a trusted AI partner, one that enables organizations to accelerate evidence generation and scientific communication without compromising regulatory integrity .”
With this announcement, Paperpal for Life Sciences reinforces its position as a purpose-built, enterprise-ready AI platform for medical affairs content generation that supports innovation while meeting the highest standards of privacy, ethics, and regulatory compliance.
Media Contact:
Nidhi Amin
nidhi.amin@cactusglobal.com
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