Ducab brings global training & certification sessions on high-quality, fire-rated cabling products to India

Industrial and safety experts from (Dubai Cable Company Pvt Ltd) Ducab, the UAE-based leading manufacturer of high-quality cabling solutions, conducted first of its planned series of fire safety seminars about the importance of selecting certified Fire Performance cables and cabling accessories in New Delhi. With nearly 4 decades of experience in partnering with mega projects across the globe, Ducab is now pioneering its globally-recognized PowerOverFire campaign in India to showcase its fire certified cables for the ambitious Smart City power networks.

Having supplied cabling solutions throughout the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Africa, Ducab’s expertise includes infrastructure applications across the Construction, Defence, Public Transport, Fire Safety, Utilities, Mining, Railways, Renewable Energy, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, and Marine sectors. With a client portfolio in India that includes L&T, ABB, Siemens, as well as a project expansion of the Delhi Metro (DMRC), Ducab is continuing its legacy to service the Indian market and support the Indian manufacturing sector by importing certain raw materials into UAE that are made in India. The Indian electrical industry secures volumes of its annual copper wire requirement from international manufacturers, and Ducab’s plant in Abu Dhabi provides a full 25% share of this market.



Ducab’s PowerOverFire seminar is a certificate Continuing Professional Development course conducted free of charge for developers, design consultants, contractors, and senior engineers in the electrical and civil defence industry to understand the dangers of choosing uncertified cabling. The knowledge-sharing seminar highlights the current British Standards for Fire Performance cables, incorporating a guide for the correct selection and installation of FirePerformance power and control cable systems, for life safety and firefighting applications. Participation in the seminar was by invitation only, and all the attendees received a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificate.



The Ducab PowerOverFire technical education seminars were led by Ashish Chaturvedy, and Tom Roberts, responsible for Fire Performance Business Development, and supported by Shailendra Singh for sales development at Ducab.



Commenting on the seminar, Ashish Chaturvedy, responsible for Marketing at Ducab, said, “Consciousness about high quality cables is growing in India, a strategic region which is embracing diversified business opportunities with the UAE. Ducab’s operations in India are bolstered by its support to India’s ‘Smart City’ and ‘Make in India’ initiatives, in which the company sees huge transformative potential. Ducab is always open to speaking with like-minded Indian businesses and is constantly seeking growth opportunities, organic and otherwise, for future business development.”



Ducab’s specialized range of LPCB certified FirePerformance and fire-retardant cables, branded FlamBICC, adheres to stringent standards adopted by the civil defence and standardization authorities the world over. If a fire occurs, it is often the cable insulation that generates the most smoke, hindering visibility and causing maximum damage. Eliminating this hazard, Ducab’s FlamBICC is a certified range of low-smoke and halogen-free cables. More details can be found at www.ducabpoweroverfire.com.


· Established partnerships with leading Indian companies - DMRC , L&T, ABB, Siemens

· Ducab supplies 25% of India’s imported industrial-use copper rod and wire from plants in the UAE

· Range of products relevant across Construction, Defence, Public transport, Fire safety, Utilities, Mining, Railways, Renewables Energy, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, and Marine sectors

· Leading Gulf manufacturer sees huge potential of investment in India through Make in India and Smart Cities initiatives


About Ducab

Ducab is a leading provider of cables and wires solutions, and the first choice for many prestigious clients and contractors due to its record of quality and customer service.

Jointly owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai and Senaat (General Holding Corporation, Abu Dhabi), Ducab operates five manufacturing facilities in the UAE, that include Ducab Jebel Ali, Ducab Mussafah 1 Factory, Ducab Mussafah 2 Factory, Copper Rod Factory, and Ducab High Voltage (HV) Cable Systems Factory. It also acquired its first overseas plant, AEI Cables UK, earlier in 2014. The company has a manufacturing capability of over 115,000 metal tonnes of high, medium and low voltage cables and 110,000 tonnes of copper rod and wire per annum.

Through its innovative journey, Ducab has continued its strong rate of growth in specialised products by introducing product lines that are designed for particular sectors, such as PetroBICC, designed for the Oil, Gas & Petrochemical sector, RuBICC, with flexible rubber cables, FlamBICC, the FirePerformance cable series, and NuBICC, which is our 60-year certified cable range for nuclear power plants.

The product range includes High Voltage cables up to 400kV, Medium Voltage cables up to 33kV, Low Voltage power cables, control & auxiliary, wiring and lead-sheathed cables, Low Smoke Zero Halogen cables, and Fire Performance cables, copper rods and wires, cable components and cable accessories.

Ducab has supplied electrical cables to a number of landmark projects in the UAE, including the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Metro, Emirates Palace, Burj Al Arab, Atlantis the Palm and Yas Marina Circuit. With record sales of AED 5.1 billion for 2013, Ducab is a regional leader in the design, development, manufacture and marketing of copper and aluminum cable products for the defence, energy, industrial, construction, rail, specialty and nuclear energy sectors.

Ducab is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company and also has certification to the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety issued by BASEC (British Approval Services for Cables). Ducab cables are also approved by the Loss Prevention Certificate Board (LPCB) and Lloyd's Register, UK.

Earlier in 2014, in a joint venture with Senaat, Ducab announced the formation of Ducab Aluminium, a 50,000tpa aluminum rod mill. When complete in mid 2016, the new plant will manufacture Electrical Conductive (EC) grade aluminum alloy rods, wires, and bare overhead conductors. Environment-friendly processes will be employed within the mill, and liquid aluminum will be supplied from the EMAL smelter in Taweelah, Abu Dhabi.

Party at The LINK ROOM with skilful bartenders, live musicians and cocktails galore

WHAT : Party at the LINK ROOM, with skilful bartenders, live musicians and cocktails galore!


WHERE : Off Linking Road, Bandra, 


WHO : Dina & Vindoo Singh, Krishna Kumar Singh, Shane and Falguni Peacock, DJ Akbar Sami, TV's power couple Sayeeda & Naved Jaffery


 

Bandra's buzzing nightlife and several party spots have always been on Mumbai's party map. Last night, spotted at an exciting party at Bandra, many celebrities and our favourite Bandra boys were seen partying till the wee hours at the LINK ROOM.

 

Not a party to miss, the bar tenders impressed the guests with their exciting and daring bar tending skills while the guests were seen enjoying each other's company over food, cocktails and live percussionists.
Seen enjoying the night were celebrities like, Dina & Vindoo Singh, Krishna Kumar Singh, Shane and Falguni Peacock, DJ Akbar Sami, TV's power couple Sayeeda & Naved Jaffery, and several others.

 

Since no great party is complete without a deadline extension,, the party continued on the terrace gardens of the hall with an additional bar set up overlooking Bandra's buzzing Linking Road. Sounds like the perfect plan to celebrate Mumbai's blessed chilly weather doesn't it?

Sonam Kapoor, Nagesh Kukoonoor & Raima Sen at day 4 of the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival,2016

Bollywood's Kapoor Gal, Sonam Kapoor visited cross maidan yesterday for an interesting event. It was the Living Foodz contest where in the contest winner had a 10 minute DATE with Sonam on stage, with Omar Qureshi as the compeer. The contest winner got to ask Sonam a few questions regarding herself and take pictures galore with her. Surely every man and even maybe woman's dream come true! Inspite of running a high fever, Sonam visited the festival and even went on to say how often she comes to the fest to enjoy the culture and vibe. With a cute dining table set up for the DATE NIGHT, the audience at Cross Maidan only increased, ten-folds, on seeing their favourite star on stage.

On the other hand, Mr Nagesh Kukoonoor had visited the cinema section of the festival, as his short film, LAKSHMI was being aired. The film, revolving around human trafficking and child prostitution is directed, produced, written and even starring Mr Nagesh Kukoonoor himself! Post the screening of the film, Mr Kukoonoor indulged in an interaction with the audience and cinema curator OMAR QURESHI, based on his film and his works over time, answering all the queries raised by the audience. Speaking on the same, here's an interesting bit he said during his interaction,

"You need to do what you believe in. I can't spend a year on a film which I don't believe in. So whenever I make a film, it's out of commitment and joy. I have to enjoy the process of making the film. For me, the joy ends when I finish the film. I am very clear with the kind of films I want to make, and I've stuck to that. A lot of times people get confused between simple and simplistic. The heroism that women depict comes in forms like this movie, that is quiet and simple and not over powering. After Lakshmi, such an intense film showing the cruel world out there, my next is definitely going to be a relaxed film. "

Bollywood and critically acclaimed actress RAIMA SEN, visited the Cinema section of the festival for a talk with Omar Qureshi, after which she was seen enjoying the festival.

With several new instillations in the street section throughout the festival, sending strong messages out to society, the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, 2016, certainly is back with a bang and there's only more to expect in the coming days!

Things to do on Day Six of Kala Ghoda Art Fest 2016 (11th Feb16)

Heritage Walks

•   Libraries and growth of institutions presented by Kruti Garg and Sanaeya Vandrewala at JN Petit Library at 3.15pm- Its often said that a city is judged by the quality of its public libraries. Bridging the gap of being a  key amenity and a silent but important community space.. Lets immerse into the depths of these libraries finding the treasures within them and conclude at the David Sassoon Library at Kala Ghoda

Food

• Cooking with Chef Samuel Lavergne-Fournier at Westside, Kala Ghoda from 4.00-6.00pm.- Canadian chef Samuel Lavergne-Fournier specialises in haute gastronomy and shows off his fun, playful side as he cooks.
• The Art of Bread making from 5.00-6.00pm at Wisk- Learn to make focaccia with a difference, using potato and flour; brought to you by the Italian Embassy Cultural Centre and Emanuele Bargelli.

Music

• Consulate General of Canada from 4.00-6.00pm at Somaiya Centre- A unique musical performance with traditional stories found in central Asia and Canada/
•  Pehli Baarish (ngo) at Cross Maidan from 6.00-6.15pm- The band performs different genres of music as per the listening preferences of specific audiences. They perform regularly at unconventional venues like old age homes, hospitals, rehabilitation centres  cancer patients in hospitals,  shelter homes, orphanages, NGOs and so on.
• Smita Belur at Cross Maidan from 6.30-6.50pm- A popular Sufi singer. She will be bringing Sajid Wajid to launch her album.
• Madhushree at Cross Maidan from 7.00-7.30pm- Bollywood playback singer who's worked on a lot hit singles with Mr A.R. Rehman too.
• Chintan Katti & Friends at Cross Maidan from 7.45-8.20pm at Cross Maidan- Chirantan is an up and coming bollywood music composer. 
•  Johan at Cross Maidan from 8.40 - 9.10pm- A 22 year trained established playback for the Nepal film industry, giving 3 super hits and an upcoming bollywood playback 2016. Works with eminent names in the industry such as Deepak Anandji shah, Arko Mukerjee, Rajesh Roshan and many other duo music directors and established singer. Performs all over India in metro cities like Mumbai, Surat, Jaipur, Delhi, Indore, Bangalore and world wide in places like Muscat, Bangkok, and now flying to the U.S. Lately awarded a young achiever in the field of music. 
• Natalie Di Luccio at Cross Maidan from 9.25-9.50pm- Natalie is a playback singer with many Bollywood and South Indian film hits.

Theatre

•  Jaise Sookhe Hue Phool Kitaabon Mein Mile  (Hindustani) Presented by- Ekjute Theatre Group at Horniman from 7.30-9.30pm- An Unique presentation of Hindi and Urdu prose - poetry,adorned by music. An illuminating experience put together by Nadira Zaheer Babbar.
•  The Owl and The Pussycat  (English/Hindi) Presented by- Pehelwan Inc. at MC Ghia from 7.15-8.45pm- The play is a hilarious roller coaster ride about two people who unexpectedly fall in love. It deals with the eternal ‘Mars and Venus’ fight.
• Ant - Anant "Of Mice and Men"  (Hindi/Marathi)   Presented by- Manch Mumbai at NGMA from 7.00-8.30pm- A dramatic adaptation of well known American writer John Steinbeck’s novel ‘Of Mice and Men’. The Play is about the search of employment in an era dominated by rat race.  Dekho Magar Pyaar Se  (English/Hindi) Presented by- Caught In The Act at Gallery Beyond from 6.30-7.30pm- This intimate solo performance is a playful look at using and transforming the masculine stereotypes we find in advertisements, Bollywood and most often in our own families. 

Street Section

•  Puppet Show at Museum Gardens from 11.00am-9.00pm (with breaks)- The string puppets, or marionettes as they are called too, of Rajasthan have carved a niche for themselves in folk art. Made of wood, clothes and cotton, these figurines have glittering facial make-up of oil paints and their costumes drag on the floor of the stage. All the movements of the puppets are controlled through about five-six threads that they are hanging by from the fingers of the puppeteers. Tugging these strings to the tune of percussion, the puppeteers are able to create spectacular movements and actions to bring alive the story being narrated. These Puppeteers have their own portable stage that can be installed quickly. Their performances are always accompanied by instruments including the Pipari - a wind instrument made of bamboo chip and rubber and Dholak - much like a drum. The most popular characters include the Dholkiwala (Drum Beater), Saap-Sapera (Snake & Snake charmer), Gendh Wali (Round Ball), Bahurupia (Imitator),  Pattebaz (Card player), Anarkali (Dancer) and Jadugar (Magician). AMAR SINGH RATHORE is the most popular amongst the traditional puppeteers.
• Bahurupia at Rampart Road from 4.00-9.00pm- Bahurupias - the street performers - regale their audiences with different character get-ups each day. They meander through the streets and go from one group of spectators to another. The Baharupia is an actor, singer, designer, performer - all packed into one. With his individual brand of humour, he presents an interesting take. His characters such as Narad, Gadulia Lohar, Sethji and Bohara Attarwala have become very popular.
• KACHIGHODI at Rampart Road from 4.00-9.00pm- Kuchchighodi is a folk dance largely associated with marraige festivities among the Bavaria, Kumhar and Sargara communities of Rajasthan. Performed by the menfolk predominantly, it has its roots in the martial traditions of Rajasthan. Four to five persons in the attire of a bridegroom are presented as if riding horses. The horse's body is made up of two bamboo sticks and two baskets covered with trappings and a tastefully decorated woooden head, while a little jute fibre makes its tail. The riders, in flowing colourful garments, move on the stage majestically from one end to the other, enacting a battle scene elegantly brandishing their swords in the air. The horse sometimes appears to be galloping or cantering, and at other times rearing and prancing to the accompaniment of the dhol, jhalar, bankia, or to the songs by the women. The dance concludes with some vigorous movements set to the gallopadic tunes of the musical aids.
• Puppets’ Parade at Rampart Row from 11.00-9.00pm- A theatre performance that begins at one end of the street as a parade and ends up at the other end of the Rampart Road.

Children's Section

• Light emitting toys with Varinder Dhawan at Museum Gardens from 3.00-4.00pm- Create simple glowing circuit toys with ping-pong balls that emit light -a beautiful collaboration between science/electronics and Arts. Age: 8-14 yrs.
• Know Your Art- Vincent Van Gho' with Rishita Chandra at Museum Gardens from 4.00-5.00pm- Learn about master artist Vincent Van Gogh's  dramatic style of painting in thick pasty strokes in a fun way by recreating some of his art. Age: 5 to 10 years.
• Herb Garden by 'Eco Kids at Museum Gardens from 5.00-6.00pm- Children will get to learn the whole cycle of growing and eating your own grown food and also about various edible and non edible leaves. Age- 4 to 8 yrs.
• Wheel Pottery from  11.00 am - 1.00 pm and 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm at Studio Potters Market- There will be demonstrations on the potter's wheel and people can also try their hand at working on the wheel. Children can also come and paint clay medallions through out the week, which will be hung in an installation.

Chidren's Literature Section 

• Magic of the Lost Temple at David Sasoon Library from 5.00-6.00pm- Sudha Murthy takes you on a charming rediscovery of life in a village. Age: 8 years +

Dance Section 

• Dr. Sunil Kothari at Artisans from 12.00-2.00pm- Recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Padmashree Dr. Sunil Kothari, eminent dance historian, scholar and dance critic will screen excerpts of rare films on renowned dancers including Uday Shankar, Rukmini Devi, Shanta Rao, Ram Gopal and Balasaraswati, and lead discussions around the topic. 

Workshop Section

• PAINTING WITH FIRE - By VIVEK DAS, at Artists' Centre from 11.00am-1.00pm- Learn the intricate techniques of coloured glass powder and Metal fusion.    
• BUDDY UP - BRING A FRIEND WORKOUT - By BFY SPORTS & FITNESS at Artists' Centre from 2.00-4.00pm- Partner workout with BFY SPORTS & FITNESS.
• INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE  DISCUSSION BY DR.   SUNIL KOTHARI at Artsians' from 12.00pm-2.00pm- Padmashri Dr. Sunil Kothari, eminent dance historian, scholar and  dance critic will screen excerpts of rare films on renowned dancers.
• PORTRAIT CHIAROSCURO IN SOFT PASTELS - By VENKATESH DORNAL,at Artsians' from 3.00-5.00pm- Learn to create 3D illusion using pastels.
• CONSULATE GENERAL OF CANADA BRINGS INUIT THROAT SINGING By REBECCA ANN  KILABUK, JEINS OLSEN, EMILY QATTU KARTIK at Somaiya Centre for Lifelong Learning from 4.00-6.00pm- An unique musical performance with traditional stories found in Central Asia and Canada.
• THE MAGIC OF ART CREATION, CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION - By ANUPAM SAH at Artisans' from 5.30-7.00pm- Learn the magic of Art conservation from a Master. 

Urban Design & Architecture

• The State of Architecture from 11.00am-6.00pm at NGMA. The State of Architecture: Practices & Processes in India' exhibition; open till 20th March, 2016.
• Smita Dalvi's Golconde, Pondicherry: India's First Modern Buildingfrom 9th February - 11th March at Art Entrance The Army Navy Building lobby- Exhibition.
• Dean D'cruz (Mozaic) from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm at MMB- "Master Class- Public Life and Architecture" Entry on First-Come-First basis.
• UCJ Architecture & Environment (Chirag U Jain) Discussant: Kaiwan Mehtafrom 5.00-6.00pm at MMB- The ‘travels and travails’ of architects in India today / Struggles and ideas that shape design concerns and processes in India today.
• Panel discussion on the book India: Modern Architectures in History withauthor Peter Scriver and Amit Srivastava from 6.15-7.15pm at MMB- The ‘travels and travails’ of architects in India today / Struggles and ideas that shape design concerns and processes in India today.
• Romi Khosla Design Studio (Martand Khosla) Flying Elephant (Rajesh Renganathan) Discussant: Shilpa Ranade from 7.30-8.30pm at MMB- The ‘travels and travails’ of architects in India today / Struggles and ideas that shape design concerns and processes in India today. 

Cinema- BADMAASH (VILLIANS)

• Khal Nayak at Coomaraswamy Hall at 11.00am.
• Fanaa at Coomaraswamy Hall at 2.00pm.
• Badlapur at Coomaraswamy Hall at 5.00pm.
• The Creative Instinct  at Visitor's Centre at 2.00pm.
• Music for a Goddess at Visitor's Centre at 5.00pm.
• (Children's Films) A Baker's Dozen at BNHS at 2.00pm.
• Children's Wildlife at BNHS at 5.00pm.

Literature

• The Magic of the Lost Temple from 5:00 - 6:00 pm at DSL Garden- Sudha Murthy takes you on a charming rediscovery of life in a village.
• The Sita Effect from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at Artists' Centre- On the significance of women in Indian folklore, with Karthika Nair, Arshia Sattar & Samhita Arni, moderated by Imran Ali Khan.
• The GR Bhatkal Memorial Lecture from 6.15-7.15pm at DSL Garden- 'Narrating Diversity, Living Diversity' - Githa Hariharan on the making of culture and political practice in India today.
• Neruda's Madrid, Khusro's Delhi from 6:45 - 7:45 pm at Artists' Centre- Shubro Bandopadhyay on his work and practice.
• 'Unchartered Voices' by The Poetry Club from 7:30 - 8:30 pm at DSL Garden- Mumbai's finest poetry in English, Hindi, Urdu and beyond - voices performing their poems of venturing into the 'unmapped' as poets, and as people.
• Censored Freedom from 8:45 - 9:45 pm at DSL Garden- Who draws the line in the arts with Vishwajyoti Ghosh & Sameera Iyengar. Moderated by Chintan Girish Modi.

Stand Up Comedy

• Welcome to an evening of English Stand Up Comedy with Kautuk Srivastav,Anirban Dasgupta, Abhishek Upamanyu & Atul Khatri at Irish House from 4.30-6.00pm.