Subject: Lights, Camera, Dance! Celebrating International Bollywood Day 💃🎬

Helloooooo thereeee People!


🌞Welcome to the vibrant world of Bollywood. ✨ On September 24th, we will be celebrating International Bollywood Day, the day to go back in time and bring out your childlike spirit! We have all heard or watched a Bollywood song or movie that is unforgettable. Dancing, singing 🎤 at a party, at home or at work, Bollywood is always enjoyable.

The popularity of Bollywood has grown significantly over the past few years and has created an entire subculture that has taken the world by storm. The name Bollywood is a combination of the word “Hollywood” and the city of “Bombay”, which is the former name for the city now called Mumbai. This Hindi film industry became popular in the 1970s when India overtook the US as the world’s largest producer of films. ✌

Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just looking to have some fun, get ready to groove to the rhythm of Bollywood! 😎

TECHNICAL NEWS

Circulars from Financial Services Authority


Please find attached the recently issued Circulars No. 4 and 5 from the FSA.


FSC communique pertaining to FSCone Platform

Please find attached communiqué from the Financial Services Commission (FSC) regarding the following:


👉 Ticketing system on FSCOne

👉 Setup of a dedicated call centre


India's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing



Bank Holiday in South Africa

Kindly note that Tuesday 24th September 2024 will be a Bank holiday in South Africa. Hence, no payments in ZAR can be effected for value date 24th September 2024.

For any additional information, do not hesitate to contact your Relationship Manager or our Client Services Team, says the Standard Bank in a communiqué.


Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm

Tel: +(230) 402 52 00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Transitioning to an enhanced VDI platform


Attention all staff: We're upgrading to an enhanced Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). This migration is in progress. The IT Department will contact each of you in the coming days to set up your new VDI. As a reminder, you are requested to move important files from your desktop to Laserfiche and delete unnecessary files. This upgrade is part of the IT department to enhance our IT infrastructure. Kindly refer to the communiqué attached.


Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a smooth transition.

Protocol for sharing confidential information!


ITLians, to ensure the protection and integrity of confidential information on ITL Entities and its principals as well as its Officers, that is, employees and Directors (‘ITL Officers’), a clear protocol when sharing such data with any third party, has been established. Kindly refer to the attached mail.

Mauritius Finance Sports Day: Good Luck to our participants!


Best of luck to our colleagues who will be participating in the Mauritius Finance Sports Day this Saturday 21st at the UoM (University of Mauritius) Gymnasium. Kindly refer to the updated timetable. See you at the UOM Gymnasium this Saturday as from 9.00 AM! 🏅

🎊We've sharing some pictures of Week 1 competition. The ITL Football Team made up to the finals. They will be playing against Vistra on the 28th September. Good luck! 🤞

Token Initiative: Final voting ends today!


ITLians! Final voting for the Token Initiative ends today Friday, September 20th. Recognise your outstanding peers before time runs out! 🕒 Your vote matters - let's make this round shine! ✨

Cast your vote here: https://forms.office.com/r/kGUwxFa5Ascast

Thank you for participating and celebrating excellence together! 🙌

Admin communiqués


💡 Together let's save energy: A gentle reminder to switch off the lights on Level 3, 4 when you leave the office. Every small action counts towards a greener future! 🌳


Daily Tea Service: To help you start your day right, fresh tea is prepared daily in the kitchen on every level. Service begins at 9:00 AM sharp.


🧹General Office Cleaning on Level 4: A General Office Cleaning on Level 4 has been scheduled for tomorrow Saturday 21st September 2024, as from 8:30 a.m. You are requested to tidy and clear your desk and to remove all documents and boxes underneath and around your desk. The cleaning team will deep vacuum, shampoo the carpet and clean the tiled floor as well as desks, PC screens, telephones, windows, blinds etc. The cleaning team will not be able to perform the cleaning effectively if your workspace is untidy.

IN THE NEWS

Andersen recently released its Tax Card 2024/25. It is a comprehensive guide for individuals and businesses, designed to help them better understand Mauritian tax laws. The news was shared in the press and will continue to gain coverage in the coming days. Watch out!

BOLLYWOOOOOOOOOD! ✨

Did you know? ✌


👉 The term 'Bollywood' refers to the Hindi culture, art, and film industry from Bombay. Bollywood dancing's international popularity has been growing and developing for many decades.


👉 'Raja Harishchandra', the first Bollywood film was released in 1913.


👉 The Bollywood film industry is based in the city of Mumbai (formerly Bombay), located in India.


👉 For 50+ years, the actors in Bollywood films were usually not singing and were lip-syncing, but this has changed in recent years and some actors are now singing their own parts.


Top 5 movies worth watching:

  • Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)

  • Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)

  • The Lunchbox (2013)

  • Bajirao Mastani (2015)

  • 3 idiots (2019)

  • Teri baton mein aisa uljha jiya (2024)


Get to Know About Some Bollywood Stars:


  • Shah Rukh Khan. Considered to be the “King of Bollywood”, or “King Khan”, this actor earned his title by playing superior roles in a variety of romantic Indian films. He began his acting career in the 1980s in television and he also owns a cricket team! Khan’s huge fan following is not only throughout India as well as all over the globe.

  • Deepika Padukone. This young woman is an Indian who was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, but she was raised in Bangalore. Padukone has earned several awards including three Filmfare awards and she was named one of the nation’s most popular personalities.

  • Salman Khan. Born Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Kahn, this Bollywood actor is also a producer, television personality, and even a singer. He is known by his friends and fans as “Sallu Bhai” or “Bhaijaan”. He is also a philanthropist who has his own social charity and non-profit organization called “Being Human”. Khan also has a wide fan base in Asia.

  • Kriti Sanon. Starting her career as an actress in a psychological thriller in 2014, Sanon has received a Filmfare award as a debut actress in an action comedy romantic film. She also has her own line of clothing which she launched recently, and she has appeared in Forbes’ India Celebrity 100 list in 2019.

HAPPENINGS

Health Week recap: Prioritising Employee Wellbeing!


Our Health Week saw a participation of more than 130 employees! 💪 As part of the Group’s commitment to employee wellbeing, free blood and urine tests were conducted at the office from 17th to 20th September 2024.

A big thank you 🙏 to everyone who took part in this initiative! The Human Capital Team will be reaching out to all participants with their test results soon.

Stay healthy! 🌟

BIRTHDAYS / NEWCOMERS/LEAVERS

Happiest birthday to you! 🎉


• Vishal Doollee

• Gaveshnaa Sandooram

Welcome to the group! 😉


• Rebecca Jhundoo (Perigeum)

• Manisha Mungroo (Team Amber, ITL)

• Trisha Ghurbhurrun (Team Amber, ITL)

Goodbyeeeeeee! 😔


• Daren Chetty

KI BON PLAN

Cinéma en plein air

  • Telfair Amphitheatre

  • Friday 20th Sep

  • 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM

Gravity Max 1st Anniversary

  • Gravity Max, Tribeca

  • Saturday 21st Sep

  • 11:00 AM

Outdoor Cinema: Jurassic World

  • Coeur de Ville, Goodlands

  • Saturday 21st Sep

  • 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Blood Donation Drive

  • Triolet Social Welfare Centre

  • Saturday 21st Sep

  • 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Triathlon event by MIT 100

  • Blue Bay

  • Saturday 21st Sep

  • 09:00 PM to 05:00 PM

Dragon Moon Festival

  • Trianon Convention Centre

  • Sunday 22nd Sep

  • 03: 00 PM

Let’s nacho 😎


Alright, lovely peeps. Remember the golden days of Bollywood, when classics like “Sholay” and “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” captured our hearts and the melodies of Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar filled our homes. But let’s not forget to have a little fun along the way! Whether it’s dancing to the latest chartbusters, laughing at the funniest dialogues, or getting lost in the drama of a new blockbuster, Bollywood is all about enjoying the ride. 😁


Namaste!


Hasta La Vista People! 🙋‍♀️


Crazily Yours,


The Gazette Committee