Showing posts with label ABS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ABS. Show all posts

Sunday, December 22, 2019

Promote Students To Be Leaders of Tomorrow- Sandeep Marwah


Sandeep Marwah Chief Guest At Top Brilliance Awards


Noida: “It is essential to have workshops and seminars like this to bring awareness among students so that they can realize that they can be the leaders of tomorrow,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University at Top Ranking Brilliance Awards 2010 at Asian Business School.

 “Writing proposals and self-advocating for themselves in front of adults has been really good for students who are going through difficult times or want something different in the scholastic realm,” added Dr. Marwah.

“When students are given responsibility combined with the belief that they can succeed, they have everything they need to meet and exceed expectations. One of the best ways to empower student leaders is by connecting them with role models who will guide them and give them a voice” expressed Dr. Sandeep.

“Students should be given an opportunity to serve the society through community work to realize that World is bigger than their own demands,” explained Chief Scout For India Dr. Sandeep Marwah. Dr. K.V.S. Sood The Chief Organizer presented the awards to the   participants.

Friday, July 19, 2019

Sincerity Always Pays In Life- Sandeep Marwah at ABS


Sandeep Marwah Inaugurated New Session of Business School


Noida: “There is no alternate to hard work, you can change the lines on your hand with your continuous efforts. Sincerity always pays in life. The most important thing is how to generate goodwill for an individual and it starts from professional courses like PGDM from college itself,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University at the inauguration of new session of Asian Business School at Noida.

“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life,” said Saurab Sharma Director Marketing Asian Education Group motivating the new students of Post Graduate Diploma in Management.

“You can have anything you want if you want it badly enough. You can be anything you want to be, do anything you set out to accomplish if you hold to that desire with singleness of purpose,” added Dr. Lalitya Srivastava Director of Asian Business School

“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do,” added Gurdeep Singh Director Branding Asian Education Group giving examples from life.

“Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you,” said Sanjay Kaul Vice President Sales(North)Nestle India Limited.

“Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, really believe, your mind will find the ways to do it. Believing a solution paves the way to solution,” expressed P.Dwarkanath Chairman GlaxoSmithKine Consumer Healthcare Limited.

Later Dr. Sandeep Marwah presented the life membership of International Business And Management Research Center to the dignities present there.

Saturday, March 23, 2019

Sports Teaches Sportsmanship to Students-Sandeep Marwah


Prize Distribution of Athleema 2019


Noida: Asian Education Group- AEG recently held its much sought-after mega annual inter-college sports event – ATHLEEMA 2019-Season 7 – from 13th to 15th March 2019 at the sprawling Jasola Sports Complex, New Delhi with its traditional punch of excitement and grandeur. 

The awards were distributed and presented by Dr. Sandeep Marwah the Chancellor of the AAFT University of Media And Arts on the final day of the event at ABS campus.

“Sports are not only necessary to bring in change in the daily class room education but to develop the personality of the child. They are essential to keep you fit and healthy and to inculcate a spirit of sportsman ship which will always enhance your Character,” said Dr, Sandeep Marwah while presenting the awards.

In all, 36 top colleges of the metropolitan capital city enthusiastically participated in this sports spectacle. This included all the three constituent group colleges of Asian Education Group – namely, Asian Business School (ABS)Asian School of Business (ASB) & Asian Law College (ALC) – which actively participated in this high-pitch sports’ meet.

Of the several games in which competition was held, ATHLEEMA 2019 witnessed some nail-biting matches in Football, cricket, Volleyball, and many other games.

Institutions, which participated, also included Sharda University, Amity University, Gautam Budha University, Dyal Singh College, IIMT Greater Noida, AAFT, PGDAV, ASMS and others.

Monday, March 18, 2019

Strong Determination Can Overcome All Problems- Sandeep Marwah


6th International Conference Opened at ABS


Noida: Sixth International conference on Issues   and Challenges of VUCA was organized by Asian Business School at  Marwah Studios Complex to bring in awareness among the students.

Large number of speakers from all over India expressed themselves on the subject and discussed many personal and official issues in detail to overcome business problems through case studies.

Prof Dr Rakesh K. Khandal, Richard Rekhy, Dilip Chenoy along with Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Dr. Lalitya Srivastava inaugurated the full day sessions.

“These elements present the context in which organizations view their current and future state. They present boundaries for planning and policy management. They come together in ways that either confound decisions or sharpen the capacity to look ahead, plan ahead and move ahead. VUCA sets the stage for managing and leading. But the fact is that strong determination can overcome all the hindrances,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University of Media And Arts.

Prof. Sudhir K. Jain Professor and Ex-Head- Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi, Mr. Muniinder Anand (Managing Director-India and South Asia – Centre for Creative Leadership), Ms. Charandeep David Head – L&D OYO Rooms and Prof. Kartik Dave (Professor & Dean School of Business, Public Policy & Social Entrepreneurship Ambedkar University, New Delhi were the distinguished personas for the occasion.

VUCA is an acronym -- to describe or to reflect on the volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity of general conditions and situations; drawing on the leadership theories of Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus.

Monday, September 3, 2018

Pranab Mukherjee in Interaction with Students of Asian Education Group


H.E. Pranab Mukherjee at Asian Education Group


Noida: Hon’ble Shri Pranab Mukherjee, the 13th President of India graced an elaborate gathering at Asian Education Group at their campus in Noida. Students from all the schools of AEG, were present there to listen, meet and greet H.E. Pranab Mukherjee.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah addressed the students while initiating the program and pressed upon the students to have a positive attitude, self-belief and conviction with an aim to work for development of the society with vibrant India. He highlighted the importance of research and development in the growth of any country and as per him; it is the student community who has to take a lead in this regard. Marwah presented ‘Scroll of Honour’ and memento to H.E. Pranab Mukherjee.

Mohit Marwah Director AEG expressed his excitement on the arrival of H.E. Pranab Mukherjee. Akshay Marwah CEO Marwah Studios invited Mukherjee for lighting the ceremonial lamp. Dr. Lalitya Vir Srivastava, Director Asian Education Group expressed his hope that the students will always be remembering this interaction with him as a lifelong learning. 

 H.E. Pranab Mukherjee congratulated Asian Education Group for successfully imparting education for 25 years and becoming one of the most innovative, trusted and influential education groups in the country.

He called upon the student community to make India self-reliant in every field by better use of technology so that we would potentially be a super power in the coming days. But at the same time, we also need to make sure that we do not lose track of our traditional values while moving ahead.

This was certainly a great experience for students of Asian Education Group to listen to the person who held the highest office of the nation. To culminate the program, Saurabh Sharma, Director Branding and Planning Asian Education Group thanked H.E. Pranab Mukheree for taking time out of his busy schedule to have a nice an interactive session with the students of Asian Education Group.

Sandeep Marwah Welcomed Pranab Mukherjee at Asian Education Group


Pranab Mukherjee At Asian Education Group

Noida: Asian Business School got the proud privilege of hosting Shri Pranab Mukherjee, the 13th President of India at its campus on 28th August 2018. The program started with the national anthem followed by traditional lamp lighting, that was subsequently followed by Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President – Asian Education Group, warmly welcoming Shri. Pranab Mukherjee by presenting him with Scroll of Honour and Memento.

President of India for having taken time out of his busy schedule to come down to the Noida campus of Asian Education Group, and have an interactive session with the students and share with them his words of wisdom.

While addressing the students, Dr. Marwah pressed upon them to have a good and positive Attitude, be sure that they have an enduring self Belief, have strong Conviction and will power, keep on working for their own Development, thereby leading to overall development of the society which in turn is good for the nation, have Enthusiasm to keep on going even in difficult circumstances, be Focused to realize their ambitions even in times when one may get distracted and have a crystal clear Goal to be achieved and worked upon so as to make India a force to reckon with in the times to come. He emphasized that one needs to enjoy the work as well and only then the fruits of success tastes sweeter.

He also focused the role of faculty in the overall development of students. He told students that the faculty of Asian Education Group shall leave no stone unturned to ensure that their skills would be polished and honed to such levels that would pave the path for their successful career in future about which they and their parents shall be proud of.

He culminated his speech by calling upon the students to transform the vision of Sri. Pranab Mukherjee into reality by focusing on education thereby becoming conscientious individuals who can lead a positive change in the society in future, hence helping India become a super power in the time to come.

Fresher’s Day at Asian Education Group

AAFT Aluma Srishti Kaur At Fresher's Party


Noida: After the tough selection and orientation program of the students of Asian Education Group a cultural evening was planned at the campus to bring in new enthusiasm in the students.

Whole day different competitions, music and dance programs, fashion shows and presentations took place. The evening came to an end with serious talks about carriers and future prospects.

“We are serious educators and believe in over all development of the students at all the schools of Asian Education Group. No course is complete without workshops, seminars, interaction programs, festivals, visit of dignities from all fields and deep involvement of faculty in shaping up character of the student,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Asian Education Group at Marwah Studios Complex in Noida.

“What a pleasure to be here with all of you today on the day of fresher’s party. I have enjoyed every bit of it and carrying interesting memories back home. Serious education and excess of extra circular activities mold you into complete personality,” added AAFT Alumna Srishti Kaur Miss Universe Teen who awarded all the winners of the day.

Dr. Lalitya Vir Srivastava – Director AEG, Mr. Saurabh Sharma – Director Branding & Planning – AEG and Mr. Gurdeep Singh Raina – Director Admissions & Marketing – AEG congratulated the students for their efforts and wished them the best in life. The event was followed by a dance party with renowned DJ Tatva K .

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

ICMEI Invited Ambassador of Gabon For Inauguration of New Batch


H.E. Desire Koumba Ambassador of Gabon to India at ABS


Noida: I extend my heartiest congratulations to the whole team of Sandeep Marwah and Asian Business School for the opening of New batch of trainees and wish young managers a very successful years of education and knowledge,” said H. E. Koumba Desire, Ambassador of Gabon to India while inaugurating the new session 2018-20 batch at Asian Business School.

We are more than conscious while delivering the education, every class every exercise is designed in advance and personal supervision and grooming is our quality of training. Twenty five years in education has given us ample experience to deal with individual systematically,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Asian Education Group.

Abhay Kapoor HR India Operations (North) Amazon.com, Dr. Ashok Puri Founder & Managing Director Lean India Consulting Group and Manan Shah Director – Marketing, True Caller also shared their vast experience in their fields of specialization.

Dr. Lalitya Srivastava Director Asian Business School welcomed all the guest and Ravi Sharma Associate Dean paid vote of thanks. The members of Indo Gabon Film And Cultural Forum were also present there at the occasion.

Thursday, May 24, 2018

Sandeep Marwah Nominated Chair For Uzbekistan Association


Sandeep Marwah Nominated as Chair for IUFCF


New Delhi: Well known media person Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry has been nominated as the Chairperson of newly formed committee Indo Uzbekistan Film And Cultural Forum.

Marwah has been honored and nominated by H.E. Farhod Arziev Ambassador of Uzbekistan to India in the Embassy Premises in the presence of few members of the Chamber, who all were there to brief the Ambassadors of their visit to Uzbekistan. “ WE have found the right person for Indo Uzbekistan Film And Cultural Forum,” said Ambassador.

Sandeep Marwah is the President of Marwah Studios and Asian Education Group. He has created five World record in Media and has been honored many times in India and abroad. His contribution in media education is beyond excellence.

Sandeep Marwah is well travelled and has experience of 33 years of film, television, media, art and culture promotion. The International relations of India with many countries have seen new light under the leadership of Marwah.

“I am thankful to His Excellency for showering such a prestigious position to me. I will put my best to stand up to the expectations of the Government of India and Government of Uzbekistan,” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios.

Sunday, October 8, 2017

Healthy Citizens Mean Healthy Country-Sandeep Marwah


Sandeep Marwah Honored by Bliss Foundation for Creating Health Awareness


New Delhi: “Health is Wealth. When citizens are healthy the country is automatically healthy. The nation prosper much faster,” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios at a grand function organized by Bliss Foundation on the prevention of Cancer in India at Little Theatre Group Auditorium.

Ample has been done but this subject needs a lot more awareness. The precaution is better than medicine. Many organizations are putting their best to create awareness so with Bliss Foundation founded by the Cancer Champions.

Sandeep Marwah was honored by the organization for his continuous support to Bliss Foundation from day one. “We are lucky to have people like Sandeep Marwah to help in creating awareness on cancer issues,” said Nidhi Agarwal founder of the foundation.

Later Sandeep Marwah released the short film on the subject and honored Miss Universe Teen Shristi Kaur,  Beauty Veteran beautician Bharti Taneja and Motivator Lieutenant Rita Gangwani   for their dedicated efforts to promote the organization.

Thursday, August 3, 2017

World Population Day Celebrated at Marwah Studios


World Population Day Celebrated at AAFT


Noida: An impressive poster was released by Sandeep Marwah Ambassador of International Human Rights Organization affiliated to United Nations  at Marwah Studios, Noida Film City.

The World Population Day falls on every 11th July. World Population Day, which seeks to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues, was established by the then-Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989, an outgrowth of the interest generated by the Day of Five Billion, which was observed on 11 July 1987

“Access to safe, voluntary family planning is a human right. It is also central to gender equality and women’s empowerment, and is a key factor in reducing poverty,” said Sandeep Marwah addressing the media persons at Noida Film City.

Investments in making family planning available also yields economic and other gains that can propel development forward is marwah’s idea. The day is celebrated in more than 90 countries of the World.

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Team of Feature Film Indu Sarkar at Asian Business School


Team of Indu Sarkar at Marwah Studios


Noida: We are the only business School where a full time AICTE Post Graduate Diploma in Management also carries a diploma in Media Management. Students get an opportunity to interact with Media Pundits also,” said Sandeep Marwah introducing the renowned film director Madhurkar Bhandarkar to the new batch of Asian Business School.

“We are impressed by the activities and deep involvement of Sandeep Marwah in the media world. Visit to business school has added more incentive to be perfect in our day-to-day affairs. A film needs huge perfection and more than 3000 people get involved directly and indirectly through 30 different departments which you have to manage during the making of the film,” guided Madhur to management students.

Madhur Bhandarkar is well known for his films like Chandani Bar, Page 3, Corporate, Traffic Signal, Fashion, Calendar Girls and now Indu Sarkar. He is the recipient of Padma Bhushan and three times national Award for his films.

“We are here to create the awareness of our next film Indu Sarkar which has depicted politics of India. I am feeling elevated to work with national award winning director,” said Kirti Kulhari the main lead of the film. Kurti Kulhat started her career with Kuichdi: The Movie followed by films like Shaitaan, Sooper Se Ooper, Pink, Jal, Cute Kameena and San 75.

Dr Lalitya Srivastava Director Asian Business School thanked the guests and Sandeep Marwah presented the life membership of IBMRC - International Business And Management Research Centre of ABS to the dignities. International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry supported the event.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Cricket Fever At Marwah Studios On Winning World Cup




The energized students of Asian Academy of Film And television, Asian school of Media Studies and Asian Business who all have been glued to the huge big screen at the campus to watch the most fascinating and powerful match between India and Pakistan first and then India and Srilanka for finals, could not resist framing a very authentic Cricket Club at Marwah Studios.

“We are the winners”, “we have to keep the legacy on”, “we need more cricket”, India Zindabad”, “World Cup belongs to us” some of the slogans were repeated on the victory of Indian Tean at Mumbai at finals of World Cup after 28 years of last success. The campus of Marwah Studios was no less than a cricket ground and the winning of India was celebrated like Christmas and Deepawali.

“On seeing the deep interest of the students in the game of Cricket I am pleased to start a CRICKET CLUB in full swing and will request one of these cricket heroes to come and inaugurate it some time” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios to the large crowd waiting to hear these words. The excitement was raised to double with this announcement.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Global Festival Of Films 2010 Fixed For November

“We are once again proud to announce the dates of 3rd Global Festival of Films with special emphasis on Children’s Film this time.” said Sandeep Marwah President of the Festival in the general board meeting held today at Marwah Studios at Noida Film City, which has been finalized also as the venue of the festival.

The details of the three days festival program were chartered out with the committee including Gurbir Grewal, R.K. Singh, Kalyan Sarkar, Om Gupta as committee heads.
The festival will include screening of Children’s Film, a short film corner, workshops, seminars, an exhibition of film posters, a market place, get together etc

The festival will also see interaction with foreign film makers, Indian Film personalities and film, television and media students .The 3rd Global Festival of Films will be supported by Asian Academy of Film And Television, Asian School of Media Studies, Asian School of Performing Arts, Asian Business School and Asian School of Graphics and Animation.

“I am very confident of my team, we will produce better results this time. Global festival of Films has already become a brand with the second edition. Third edition will make it more popular” Sandeep Marwah added.

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Sandeep Marwah Addressed on Teacher’s Day




“First of all I am must bow before my teachers who all have trained me to an extent that I could become teacher my self” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Director of Asian Education Group which has trained more than 8000 media professionals from 75 countries in the last 18years of education and has emerged as one of the finest institutions in the World for Film, Television and Media studies.

On this auspicious Teacher’s Day which We celebrate on 5th September, the birth anniversary of Dr Radhakrishnan, our former President, all over the country to honor and to express our nation’s gratitude to all teachers for their dedicated service to the nation, Asian Education Group also had a special meeting to address the faculty.

“We at Asian Education Group consisting of Asian Business School (ABS), Asian School of Media Studies (ASMS), Asian School of Graphics and Animation (ASGA), Asian School of Performing Arts (ASPA) and Asian Academy of Film And television (AAFT) are concerned and worried about each and every student to whom we give admission. We have never believed in cast and religion of the student, that is why we have no columns in our application for cast and religion .I want all the Indian Institutions to follow us in this matter.” Marwah added.

“Teachers are trained to deal with media students who are always enthusiastic to learn more. We believe that teachers should be the leaders .They are part of our policy making, governance and management of education system and day to day decision making” informed Marwah.

“Institutions can only grow when there is a harmony, peace and feeling to share your best life time experiences with the student .I am happy that love and respect remains the key to education at our centers.” said Sandeep.

The event was supported by Radio Noida, Mahatma Gandhi forum, Shakespeare Society, International Film And television club and International Children’s Film forum.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Film Premiere By International Children's Film Forum




After the long tiring twelve working days of film learning, the kids were more than excited to look at their final product at Big-Cinema screen to celebrate the premiere of Children’s film at Noida jointly organized by International Children’s Film Forum and Cine Darbar for the who’s who of the city.

The films were produced by International Public Broadcasting Forum for the Children and Written, Acted and Directed by the young film makers themselves under the guidance of Supriya Suri, Anuj Malhotra and Nitesh Rohit of Cine Darbar. The film facilities were provided by Marwah Studios.

“We have to work a lot in this segment, where school students should understand the value of visual media, and use this medium not only to express themselves but also to uplift the society through better cinema.” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah studios, a creative enterprises and Chairperson of IPBF as well as ICFF while inaugurating the film premiere.

“I congratulate the young aspirants of film making, and wish them a bright future in this beautiful glamorous field of Cinema” said R.K.Singh Dean ASMS and Vice President of International Broadcasting Forum.

“I am impressed by the wonderful ideas these kids have generated, and their hard work can been seen through these films” said Gurbir Grewal, Jt. Director AAFT and Vice President of International Children’s Film Forum.

In total five films were screened and every director was given an opportunity to interact with the huge gathering in the hall .Later Sandeep Marwah presented certificates to all the participants.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Japanese Film Festival At Marwah Studios

Akira K


“ It’s not only a film festival but a cultural exchange between two countries, the Japanese films today are representing my country in this campus of Media Professionals ” said Teriyuki Hoshini Director, Japan Foundation in India while inaugurating the two days Japanese Film Festival at Marwah Studios organized by Asian School of Media Studies.

The two days Japanese films Festival will show four films: High and Low- Akira Kurosawa, End of Summer – Yasujiri Ozu, Godzilla- Inshiro Honda and Kill directed by Kinchi Onomoto. The films represent the culture, tradition and heritage of Japanese cinema presenting the best in domain of film culture. The screening is also accompanied by workshops by Cine darbaar to bring a greater degree of understanding and know how of Japanese cinema.

Addressing to the large gathering of film, television and media students Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios and Chairperson of International Film and Television Club, thanked the director of the Japan Foundation for the contribution towards this remarkable culture exchanged and presented him with the life membership of International Film & Television Club of AAFT.

Others who spoke on the occasion were Kalyan Sarkar, Gurbir Garewal, R.K.Singh and Harsh vardhan. The festival is dully supported by Radio Noida 107.4 FM, International Film & Television Research Center, International Children’s Film Forum and International Public Broadcasting Forum.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Acting Workshop For Students At Global Festival Of Films 2009


The well known actor and a performer in feature films like Wanted, Aaloo Chat, Sing Is King, Dhamaal ect. Manoj Pahwa gave acting tips to the students of Asian Academy Of Film And Television and Asian School Of Media Studies on his visit to the 2nd Global Festival of Documentary Films 2009 at Noida Film City.

A special workshop had been planned at Marwah Studios where students had the full privilege to interact and ask questions related to carrier in acting and how to manage the affairs in the Film and TV industry.

“We are happy that this kind of workshop could be planned during Global festival of films, this makes the whole festival more interesting and creative in its nature” said Sandeep Marwah, the president of Marwah Studios, a creative enterprises and the sponsors of Global Festival.

“I am feeling more elevated that I have been given this kind of duty in International event to guide the young group of actors, My relation with Marwah Studios is very long, when I started my carrier at Delhi” said Manoj Pahwa .

Later, the president of the festival Sandeep Marwah honoured Manoj Pahwa with the life membership of International Film And Television Club.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Basu Chatterjee With Media Students At Global Festival Of Films 2009

Basu Chatterjee With Media Students At Global Festival Of Films.2009

“I have always convinced my self with the story, if I am satisfied then only I jump for direction” said the renowned film maker Basu Chatterjee, who has directed more than 50 feature films like Rajangandha, Chitchor, Choti Si Baat, Pasand Apni Apni and TV serials like Rajani, Kakaji and many others while talking to the students of AAFT, ASMS and ABS on the occasion of seminar organized on the first day of 2nd Global Festival Of Documentary Films at Noida Film City.

Commenting on latest trends of bollywood he clearly said to media that there is no formula of successful films. It is the conviction of film makers and his passion which drives him to go for the next venture even if the last film has not done well. “I am too pleased to be here at AAFT for Global Festival Of Documentary Films and will continue to see films at IFFI next week.” Basu added.

I have decided to prepare a library of all the films of Basu Chatterjee which I believe will bring a new thinking in the minds of young film makers, said Sandeep Marwah.

In a jam packed auditorium the president of Marwah Studios and GFF Sandeep Marwah honoured Basu Chatterjee with the life membership of International Film and Television Club.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Students Of Asian Business School Now Members Of IFTC

The sixteen years old institution running under the banner of International Film And Television Club headed by Sandeep Marwah the renowned media personality now is open to the students of Asian Business School, Noida informed Latika Sahani the dean of ABS.

The International Film And Television Club had been framed for the promotion of good films and television programs through screenings retrospectives, seminars and symposia and to create interaction and development of contacts between film makers and television professionals both nationally & internationally. It also includes the circulation and exchange of films and television programs at National and International level including film and television professional. The pupose also contains the advancement of Film and Television productions.

A separate wing has been specially organized by Prof. Harshvardhan Vice President IFTC for the students of Asian Business School [ABS].Students can also represent IFTC in the States and Districts for the promotion of film and TV activities in their areas to be supported and finance by the Club.The decision has been jointly taken by Sandeep Marwah and the board of IFTC.