Mumbai, October 5, 2005
India's leading online marketplace, and MTV India announce the auction of special experiences at the Lycra® MTV Style Awards 2005. All the proceeds of the auctions would go to NGO - Committed Communities Development Trust (CCDT) - which has earmarked the funds for Mumbai flood relief.
Seven special experiences are up for grabs where you can party with the MTV VJs Cyrus, Sophia or Nikhil or the Bombay Rockers at the Lycra® MTV Style Awards 2005 on Friday, October 14, 2005 in Mumbai. Autographed MTV merchandise and CDs are also up for grabs.
As the nation waits with bated breath for India's premier style icons to be crowned totally MTV-style, you don't have to feel left out of the celebrations, eBay India makes it possible for you to bid for a walk down the red carpet in the arms of MTV VJ Sophie or else in the firm(er): grasp of whacky MTV VJ Cyrus Broacha or even let your hair down post-party with smooth talker and MTV VJ Nikhil Chinnappa. Proceeds from the auctions will be donated to the cause of the Maharashtra Flood Relief.
Log onto www.eBay.in/charity to bid for the exciting auctions.
- Go to the Lycra® MTV Style Awards Post-party with MTV VJ Nikhil
- Meet-N-Greet with Bombay Rockers
- Walk the Red Carpet with MTV VJ Sophie
- Watch the rehearsals with MTV VJ Cyrus Broacha
- Autographed CD's from Bombay Rockers
- Lycra®MTV Style Awards Merchandise autographed by all MTV VJs
- Drive to the Lycra MTV Style Awards with Bombay Rockers
This first of its kind initiative by MTV and eBay India is with a view to generate funds for support of the victims who have suffered at the hands of nature during the recent floods.
Over the last 3 years, the Lycra® MTV style Awards has been felicitating style icons across several categories including Films, Fashion, Music, sports, Business etc. Taking a step forward, this year the Lycra® MTV Style Awards salute the spirit shown by the people of Mumbai during the recent 26 July flooding catastrophe. "Style with Substance" is one such unique platform introduced at this years Lycra® MTV Style Awards, wherein proceeds from this online auction would go towards the rehabilitation of the people affected by the Mumbai floods.
eBay has been actively supporting charity fundraising, where NGO's like Mouth & Foot Painting Artists Association, CRY, Spastics Society of India, Help Age, Indian Red Cross Society, Cancer Patients Aid Association & Welfare of Stray Dogs along with Concern India Foundation, have discovered a successful platform to raise funds.
Go ahead; show your substance by placing your bid NOW! Log onto www.eBay.in/charity to start.
About Committed Communities Development Trust (CCDT):
Committed Communities Development Trust (CCDT) was founded in Mumbai in 1990 and is a voluntary, secular trust registered under the Bombay Public Trust Act of 1950. It helps to provide marginalized communities with social relevance through comprehensive programs of integrated health services, social education and community development. CCDT works in resource constrained conditions, with communities living in the slums, pavements and red light areas in Mumbai. The organisation works in the areas of: (A) HIV/AIDS, (B) Children in especially difficult situations and (C) Community Health
About MTV India
MTV India is a 24-hour youth channel that caters to young Indians between the ages of 15-34. MTV India has over 64 sponsors, more than 300 brands and over 24 India-specific shows hosted by Indian VJs. MTV India's playlist consists of 70% Indian music (film and pop) and 30% international music. MTV India is one of MTV Networks' 43 music programming services, transmitted via PanAmSat 10, created exclusively for India. MTV India is received in over 23.6 million homes in India through the One Alliance Platform.
About eBay India
eBay India (www.ebay.in), India's leading online marketplace, is India's biggest online trading community where anyone can sell or buy almost anything. eBay India is a trading platform offering auctions, quick buy and classifieds modes of person-to-person trading. There are a wide range of products listed on eBay India in an array of categories including Art & Antiques, Apparel, Bollywood, Books & Magazines, Cars & Bikes, Computers, Home and Personal Loans, Electronics, Cameras & Optics, Movies, Music, Health & Beauty, Gifts, Home, Jewellery, Mobile Phones, Real Estate, Toys & Baby Products, Travel etc. eBay India is a 100% subsidiary of eBay.com, The World's Online Marketplace®.
About eBay.com
Founded in September 1995, eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY) is The World's Online Marketplace® for the sale of goods and services by a diverse community of individuals and small businesses. Today, the eBay community includes more than a hundred million registered members from around the world. People spend more time on eBay than any other online site, making it the most popular shopping destination on the Internet.
People from all over the world buy and sell on eBay. Currently, eBay has local sites that serve Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In addition, eBay has a presence in Latin America through its investment MercadoLibre.com.
