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Remit2India sole sponsor for IPL semis, finals on YouTube in US

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All the action and excitement of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Season III will be streamed onto the computer screens of cricket fans across the US on YouTube in association with Remit2India, which announces its official partnership with the popular video-streaming website today.

Remit2India, India’s leading online remittance service, will be the sole sponsor for the US feed of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Season III on YouTube, which will broadcast all the action of the final four matches of the season. The semi-finals, third place playoff and IPL final matches can be viewed by cricket fans across the US for free via the official IPL Channel on YouTube (www.youtube.com/ipl) with sponsorship from Remit2India. This is the first time that YouTube will stream a mega sporting event like IPL 2010 in United States.

 

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Avijit Nanda, President, TimesofMoney, said “Cricket is a religion for many, not just in India, but across the globe. By partnering with YouTube for streaming of IPL semis and finals across US, we will be able to bring cricket fans closer to the action in India. Remit2India has always endeavoured to become the mainstay for the global NRI community by being a part of such path-breaking initiatives.”

YouTube's IPL channel has received more than 40 million views so far for the league matches from almost every country in the world. The US is second only to India in total views for the IPL Channel on YouTube.

About Remit2India

Remit2India, the pioneer in online money transfers, is the chosen destination for thousands of NRIs across the globe. Part of the esteemed Times Group, Remit2India has over the years created a mark for itself both with customers as well as the industry. Having won a host of awards over the years and also adjudged the World's No.1 Independent Online Money Transfer Portal for NRIs, Remit2India recently won the brand innovation award for the Internet category at the coveted World Brand Congress 2009. With its pioneering technology and unmatched reach, Remit2India now allows NRIs across 23 countries, to conveniently and safely send money to any bank and any location in India. Remit2India has also been the pioneer in customer innovations having started features like direct debits, SMS alerts, transaction insurance, 24x7 support etc. More details are available on the website: www.remit2india.com

About TimesofMoney

TimesofMoney is India’s leading digital payment service provider and serves a varied client base. Spanning Indian and international clients, their offering includes specialized NRI services, India Money Transfers, Global Money Transfers, ePayments and Co-branded cards. Conceptualized and built to serve diverse communities, TimesofMoney’s services offer convenience, connectivity and flexibility across a global platform. The conglomerate continually strives to deliver the best to its clients, ensuring flexible service and meeting global standards. Visit www.timesofmoney.com for more details.

 

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First Published: Apr 21 2010 | 3:33 PM IST

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