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June, 2008
Indique premieres on National Indian Television
Indique premiered on national television in India on June 15, 2008. Airing on popular English channel Zee Cafe, which also airs programs such as Survivor, The Tonight Show and E! News, Indique airs weekly on Sundays at 7:30 PM, Mondays at 3:30 PM and Fridays at 8 PM.

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June, 2008
Blood Orange at the Minnesota International Center's Annual Gala
Blood Orange Media collaborated with the Minnesota International Center for their annual gala by creating films screened at the gala and related events. See link below for photos.

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May, 2008
Best Buy sponsored Indique screens at meeting with Wipro's Aziz Premji
Portions of Best Buy supported Indique were screened at a meeting featuring Wipro's Aziz Premji and Best Buy CEO and CIO International Bob Willett on May 16, 2008.
April, 2008
Jindal's Open Space hosts Indique Screening and Panel Discussion in New Delhi, India
OPEN SPACE, The Jindal Foundation for Development, hosts a screening of Indique and panel discussion, "Images of India in Global Media" on April 30, 2008 in New Delhi with the support of Mirabilis Advisory (New Delhi). Indique producer/director Simone Ahuja moderates the high caliber panel that includes Hon. Naveen Jindal (MP), Hon. Sachin Pilot (MP), Dilip Cherian (PR Guru), Chitrangda Singh (Actor), and Suneet Verma (Fashion Designer). Photo below.

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February, 2008
Best Buy Underwrites National Broadcast of Indique in 2008
Best Buy Corporation has aligned with Blood Orange Media to generously support the broadcast of Indique - Untold Stories of Contemporary India on PBS in 2008.
October, 2007
Rahul Bose, Ness Wadia and Anupam Kher Launch Indique Series in India
Indique - Untold Stories of Contemporary India was launched on DVD in India on October 25, 2007. The event took place at Crossword Bookstore, Kemps Corner, Mumbai. Rahul Bose, Ness Wadia and Anupam Kher participated in an animated panel disucssion at the launch on the topic, "Images of India in Global Media: India@60, moderated by Indique director/producer Simone Ahuja. Click link below for photos.

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October, 2007
Indique Featured in Mumbai Mirror
Indique director/producer Simone Ahuja reveals her views on her new travel series, the challenges and joys of living in India's metros, and why she still refers to Mumbai as Bombay.

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October, 2007
Indique's US Launch at Temple Restaurant/Shinto Lounge on October 4, 2007
Blood Orange's Indique - Untold Stories of Contemporary India will have its US launch in an event co-sponsored by the Minnesota International Center, Twin Cities Public Television and Temple Restaurant/Shinto Lounge. What: Screening of Indique with commentary about the series and contemporary India. When: Thursday October 4, 2007 5:30 pm - 7:30pm Where: Temple Restaurant/Shinto Lounge - 1201 Harmon Place in downtown Minneapolis featuring Indian wine, and Indian inspired food and cocktails. To register and more information, please click on link below.

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September, 2007
Blood Orange provides India based content to TheNewsMarket
Blood Orange Media provides high quality, India based content to TheNewsMarket. The NewsMarket uses the latest Web technology to facilitate easy and efficient transfers of broadcast-standard digital video and other multimedia content from providers to journalists.

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August, 2007
Indique sponsors provide critical support of programming
Blood Orange wishes to acknowledge the generous support of sponsors for Indique including Amsum & Ash (a Tab India company), Adayana, Inc. and Best Buy. Broadcast of Indique has been made possible through this support, and the encouragement of individuals within these organizations.
August, 2007
Indique begins airing nationally on over 100 PBS affiliates
Indique - Untold Stories of Contemporary India has begun its US run on over 100 PBS affiliates nationally. The series will launch on DVD in India in October, 2007. Please check your local PBS affiliate for listings.
August, 2007
Indique/Asia Society film garners thousands of views on YouTube
The Asia Society in NYC (www.asiasociety.org) recently created a video featuring Blood Orange's television series, Indique - Untold Stories of Contemporary India. The film includes clips from the series and commentary by Indique producer/director Simone Ahuja. You can catch a glimpse on the Asia Society's new film page on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjK2bkWgmfg.
July, 2007
Blood Orange receives national award from SAJA
Blood Orange's Simone Ahuja received recognition as a SAJA (South Asian Journalists Association) award finalist for her work on "Diabetes Around the World", a broadcast television piece that aired on CNBC in 2006 and explored the epidemic of diabetes in India.

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May, 2007
Indique is TV Critic's Choice
A preview airing of Indique - Untold Stories of Contemporary India received a TV Critic's Choice listing from StarTribune TV Critic, Neal Justin. Additional episodes of Indique will air on TPT in September and October of 2007.

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April, 2007
Palm Beach International Film Festival
In Palm Beach this weekend? Join Blood Orange Media at the Palm Beach International Film Festival for a screening of Lunch on the Run - Bombay's Dubbawallas. Please see details below.

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April, 2007
Lunch on the Run to screen at the Palm Beach International Film Festival
Blood Orange film Lunch on the Run - Bombay's Dubbawallas will screen at the Palm Beach International Film Festival on April 22nd, 2007. For more information, please visit www.pbifilmfest.org.
March, 2007
Blood Orange Media featured in Bombay's DNA and Mid-Day
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March, 2007
Indique Takes Flight
Select segments of Indique will air on all international flights of Northwest Airlines throughout the month of March.
December, 2006
Indique to air on Jet Airways in 2007
Jet Airways, India's premiere airline, is airing segments of Indique - Untold Stories of Contemporary India on its domestic and international flights beginning March, 2007.
October, 2006
Scrum in the Mud featured in Rugby Magazine (USA)
Scrum in the Mud, a documentary short film produced by Blood Orange and featuring Bollywood star Rahul Bose in his role on the Indian National Rugby Team, is one of three films featured in a Rugby Magazine article by Ivan Calhoun entitled, "Rugby - Coming to a Theater Near You."
October, 2006
Pride and Passion
Blood Orange Media featured in Minneapolis/St. Paul Star and Tribune.

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October, 2006
Lunch on the Run on MNTV
Lunch on the Run, a documentary short film produced by Blood Orange Media, will air on MNTV in October and November of 2006. MNTV will also air an interview with the film's director and producer, Simone Ahuja. Curated by the Walker Art Center, Intermedia Arts and IFP, a grant to filmmakers was made possible by the Jerome Foundation.

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September, 2006
Blood Orange brings on Claire Ruebeck as Director of Business Development
Claire Ruebeck joins Blood Orange as Director of Business Development. Claire's extensive background in corporate and small business financial services, as well as a history of involvement in the arts makes her a strong addition to the Blood Orange team. Welcome, Claire!
August, 2006
Blood Orange produces for CNBC
Blood Orange produced "Diabetes around the World" for CNBC. Shot entirely in Chennai, India , this program explores the epidemic of diabetes in India. Airs August 20th, 2006 at 7 pm EST, 6 pm CST.
July, 2006
Blood Orange goes to Hollywood
Blood Orange Principal Simone Ahuja attended the annual NATPE (National Association of Television Producers and Executives) TV Producers' Boot Camp in West Hollywood, California in July. Simone attended courtesy of a fellowship from FOX Networks.

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May, 2006
"Scrum in the Mud" premieres on national Indian television
Director Simone Ahuja's documentary short film, "Scrum in the Mud", featuring Bollywood film star Rahul Bose on the rugby field, debuted on Channel V, a popular 24 hour music channel. VJ Juhi interviewed Simone and Rahul regarding the film, music, and their careers on her show, Channel V Basement.
December, 2005
Documentary short "Scrum in the Mud" featuring Rahul Bose at SAIFF in NYC
For those of you in NYC this weekend, check out "Scrum in the Mud" featuring Rahul Bose, a documentary short film showing in the upcoming South Asian International Film Festival. Details: At the Rubin Museum in NYC, Saturday December 10th and Sunday December 11th. For more info, visit www.saiff.org.

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October, 2005
Lunch on the Run
World premiere of Blood Orange film "Lunch on the Run" featuring Bombay's dubbawallas to take place at the Fifth Annual IAAC Film Festival: Indian Independent and Diaspora Films on November 6th, 2005.

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August, 2005
Scrum in the Mud with Rahul Bose
Blood Orange film "Scrum in the Mud" featuring Rahul Bose to open at Design Exchange in Toronto on September 10th, 2005, Shows through September, 25th.

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