nCore Games is India’s leading mobile games publisher and Bollyverse is thrilled to be in partnership with this mega mobile interactive entertainment gaming company, based out of Bangalore, India.

nCore Games creates and publishes category-defining mobile games for the Indian market. They develop multi-player games with immersive storylines that have a strong connection with the Indian ethos. They also publish games from top global studios which are suited for the Indian market.

nCore’s founding team comprises of highly seasoned gaming industry professionals with 60+ years of cumulative experience and 7 to10 years of overlapping experience working in same companies. The team has diverse experience in the industry ranging from building a multi-million dollar games company to managing large global game studios.

FAU-G, their flagship game is short for Fearless and United Guards and is one of the many games developed by nCore Games. Released worldwide on 26 January 2021 for Android and in March 2021 for iOS, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is the brand ambassador of the game and also serves as a mentor to the development process.

This year, nCore Games has raised $10 million in a new funding round led by Animoca Brands and Galaxy Interactive, according to a report.

Pro Cricket Mobile is their latest offering which is a face off against the top cricket teams.

Players get to choose the team they want to play as and create a team of players and go up against 10 other top teams as they take part in quick matches, tournaments, and league matches. The game boasts about “intuitive and immersive” gameplay along with “console- quality” graphics.

A high functioning partnership  as such is synergistic in strengthening services provided by both companies. The Bollyverse team looks forward to memorable collaborations in the near future!

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A three-day, semi-annual Antique Auction packed with over 1,800 lots of quality items, including furniture, silver, estate jewelry, fine art, lighting, glass, porcelain, majolica and more will be held May 25th, 27th and 28th by Strawser Auction Group, live in the gallery at 106 East Dutch Street in Wolcottville, as well as online through LiveAuctioneers.com.

Things will kick off Day 1, Wednesday, May 25th, beginning promptly at 3 pm Eastern time, with 627 lots of fine jewelry, bronzes, furniture, lighting, toys, art and more. “The jewelry came out of a wealthy estate in Chicago and is unequaled in terms of quality,” said Michael Strawser, the president of Strawser Auction Group and the founder of the Majolica International Society.

Lot 27 is a multi-diamond drop pendant displayed on a 14 kt white gold 18-inch wheat chain and featuring three diamonds totaling more than 12 carats: a 2.0 carat round brilliant cut diamond set around 18 round brilliant cut diamonds; a 0.85 carat round brilliant cut diamond surrounded by a halo of diamonds; and a spectacular pear-shaped, 8.6 carat main diamond (est. $20,000-$40,000).

Thursday, May 26th, will be an off-day, then the action will pick up again on Day 2, Friday, May 27th, at 3 pm Eastern, with a large selection of glassware such as Fenton, Carnival glass, art glass and other glassware, as well as ceramics, including 175 majolica and porcelain oyster plates, art pottery and other pieces. In all, nearly 650 lots will come up for bid.

The Day 2 star lot promises to be an extremely rare Thomas Downing (N.Y., 1791-1866) cylindrical oyster jar with blue decorated lettering, impressed with “T. Downing / Pickled Oysters / No. 5 Broad St. / New York”, 8 inches tall (est. $3,000-$5,000). Downing was an African-American oysterman who owned New York City’s most famous oyster house.

Day 3, on Saturday, May 28th, starting at 8 am Eastern, will contain what Mr. Strawser described as “one of the finest selections of majolica we’ve have had in some time, to include the Betsy and Rick Porter collection, which has many rare and important majolica pieces by such makers as Minton, George Jones and others.” Day 3 will feature 560 lots.

The premier lot of Day 3, and of the auction overall, is lot 3346: a monumental majolica boar's head tureen with matching fitted tray, no. 2141, 22 inches long, 15 inches wide and 11 ½ inches tall. “This is the rarest of all Minton majolica game tureens,” Strawser said. “An example is in the MAAS Powerhouse Museum in Australia.” (est. $40,000-$60,000).

Several other Day 3 majolica figures could easily land in the overall list of top earners. Lots 3246 and 3247, for example, are two teapots that were purchased from the Marilyn Karmason Collection in 2005. Ms. Karmason was the author of Majolica, A Complete History & Illustrated Survey, a definitive reference guide on majolica (and a handsome coffee table book).

Lot 3246 is a Minton majolica teapot in the form of a vulture attacking a snake, the vulture with a pink neck, brown feathers with black wing tips on rock mound base, the rarest of Minton's figural majolica teapots (est. $30,000-$40,000). Lot 3247 is a Minton majolica "Flat Iron" cobalt teapot depicting a large white cat on handle peering down at a mouse with a carrot and the base decorated with three mice on each side (est. $20,000-$30,000).

Other noteworthy Day 3 majolica offerings will include a Minton majolica cheese keeper modeled as a yellow straw beehive with trailing blackberries, branch handle, square base with branch feet, 13 ½ inches tall (est. $15,000-$20,000); and a Minton majolica figure of Europa riding a bull, circa 1860, 18 inches tall, the only known example (est. $8,000-$12,000). A similar one was exhibited at the London International Exposition in 1862.

Also up for bid on Day 3 is a rare Charles Jean Avisseau Palissy grotto modeled as a forest floor scene depicting a large lizard, a salamander and a beetle, climbing rocks around a water hole, 11 inches wide. The piece is expected to gavel for $6,000-$9,000.

Returning to Day 1, a ladies’ tanzanite and diamond ring featuring one fine quality, 3.50 carat tanzanite gemstone with a diamond halo consisting of ten .12 carat round brilliant cut diamonds and 31 .15 carat tapered baguette cut diamonds. (F-G color, VS clarity), having a total carat weight of 5.85cttw, crafted in platinum, should bring $4,000-$8,000.

A Native American Navajo saddle blanket, circa 1870-1880, 4 feet 5 inches by 7 feet 2 inches, has an estimate of $3,000-$5,000; while a bronze sculpture of Indian and eagle by Bob Robertson, titled Sacred Act (1985), 28 ½ inches tall, should achieve $800-$1,200.

An oil on canvas painting by William Luker, Sr. (British, 1828-1905), depicting cows in a meadow, 12 inches by 24 inches (sight, less frame), is estimated at $800-$1,200. Also, a lovely Iradj Moini gold toned, jeweled hummingbird brooch, should rise to $500-$800.

On to Day 2, where a rare J. W. Boteler majolica oyster plate having a long handle with seaweed and four wells, 10 ½ inches wide, is expected to hammer for $1,200-$1,500; and a George Jones majolica 8-well oyster plate with raised center shell, 10 inches, carries aa pre-sale estimate of $600-$900. Both lots are from the Betsy and Rick Porter collection.

Other Day 2 offerings will include Royal Vienna beehive Madame Recamier porcelain plaque with outstanding detail, heavy gold, and artist signed “E. Laterman”, 16 inches in diameter (est. $600-$900); a Meissen pair of 4-light candelabras, one with a lady and the other a gentleman, 20 ½ inches tall (est. $1,200-$1,500); and a spectacular cobalt glass Moser jewelry casket with heavy gold and enamel decor, 4 ½ inches tall (est. $300-$500).

Ever since he began conducting auctions over 35 years ago, Michael Strawser has stood committed to delivering services far beyond the norm so that clients could receive results far beyond the expected. Today this commitment stands stronger than ever as the cornerstone of the Strawser Auction Group, one of the most respected auction resources in the Midwestern U.S.To learn more about the Strawser Auction Group and the three-day Antique Auction slated for May 25th, 27th and 28th, live and online, visit www.strawserauctions.com. Updates are posted often. There will be phone bidding for items $2,500 or more, and absentee bids will be accepted.

Five items pertaining to Albert Einstein (two typed letters; a handwritten letter; an awards program; and a humorous card; all five of them hand-signed); Bob Dylan’s handwritten lyrics to the song Mr. Tambourine Man; a handwritten letter by Charles Darwin discussing hereditary traits; and an author-signed first edition copy of The Babe Ruth Story are just a few of the expected highlights in University Archives’ next big online-only auction, slated for Wednesday, May 4th.

The Rare Books, Autographs, Manuscripts & Photos auction, starting at 10:30 am Eastern time, features historical material from multiple collecting categories. All 410 lots are up for viewing and bidding now, on the University Archives website (www.UniversityArchives.com), as well as LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com and Auctionzip.com. Phone and absentee bids accepted.

“Our May auction features an impressive array of rare books, letters, documents, photos, ephemera and relics,” said John Reznikoff, the president and owner of University Archives. “Highlights from the presidential, world leaders, science, music, literature, Civil Rights and notorious collecting categories are certain to attract significant interest. There really is something for everybody.”

The list of major categories is indeed extensive, to include Presidential (Washington to Biden); Science & Technology (Einstein, Darwin, Edison, Watson & Crick, Steve Wozniak, others); World Leaders (Churchill, Elizabeth II, David Ben-Gurion, Castro, Catherine de Medici, Nehru, others); Music (Dylan, Gershwin, Wagner, Beatles, Nirvana, Grateful Dead, others); and Civil Rights (Frederick Douglass, MLK Jr., Rosa Parks, John Brown, Harriet Beecher Stowe, others).

Other categories include Literature (Ibsen, Hemingway, Ginsberg, Tolstoy, Sartre, Vonnegut, others); Notorious (John Wilkes Booth, Billy the Kid, Emmett Dalton, Al Capone, Whitey Bulger, Lee Harvey Oswald, O.J. Simpson, others); Sports (Ruth, Clemente, Berra, Jack Dempsey, Ali, Pelé, Tiger Woods, others); Aviation / Space (Earhart, Lindbergh, Wright, Yeager, Armstrong, others); and Early American (Hamilton, Oliver Ellsworth, Thomas McKean, others).

In a fascinating one-page typed letter signed by Albert Einstein and dated April 4, 1951, the legendary physicist answered questions posed by science fiction writer Sam Moskowitz about whether intergalactic space travel was limited by the speed of light. He evaluated the question according to both general theory and the theory of special relativity (est. $80,000-$100,000).

A one-page letter Einstein hand-wrote in German and signed around mid-1937 from his cottage home on Long Island, to his English translator Ruth Norden, about the worsening political and military outlook in Europe, is juxtaposed with the tranquility of the United States. In it, Einstein frankly states, “When one thinks of Europe, one appreciates America!” (est. $8,000-$10,000).

Three other Einstein signed pieces will also cross the auction block: a typed letter signed regarding “speculative philosophy” (est. $5,000-$6,000); a signed Franklin Institute Medalists award program (est. $3,000-$3,500); and a signed and inscribed card, “There’s a sucker born every minute” (est. $3,000-$4,000).

Bob Dylan’s handwritten lyrics to the timeless rock classic Mr. Tambourine Man, penned on a sheet of Ritz-Carlton Hotel stationery and signed by the singer-songwriter as “Bob Dylan 2009,” are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Jeff Rosen, Dylan’s manager (est. $50,000-$60,000). Mr. Tambourine Man is a song from Dylan’s 1965 album Bringing It All Back Home.

Albert Markham’s illustrated manuscript journal – titled A Tour of the Old West 1877-1878 – details the explorer’s adventures throughout the United States, including the Indian Territories and Dodge City (est. $50,000-$60,000). The approximately 360-page journal, on ruled paper, features fantastic content, to include 10 watercolor illustrations, ephemera and correspondence.

Charles Darwin, in a one-page autograph letter dated April 13, 1879 and signed with his full name and not his usual abbreviated signature, discusses one of the five key elements of natural selection: hereditary traits (est. $20,000-$25,000). Also, British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill signed and presented a vintage photograph portrait in March 1945, the same month he crossed the Rhine River following the Allied success of Operation Plunder (est. $4,000-$5,000).

Band members Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic boldly signed the CD jacket for the Nirvana album Insecticide in blue felt tip marker (est. $10,000-$11,000). The signatures were collected by autograph collector John Brennan. Also, a period art photograph of an original work by the French Impressionist painter Edouard Manet (1832-1883), pencil signed and dedicated by Manet to the Danish-French artist Camille Pissarro (1830-1903), should sell for $5,000-$6,000.

A first edition copy of The Babe Ruth Story, by Babe Ruth (as told to Bob Considine), signed by The Bambino himself not long before his death in 1948, the same year the book was published by E.P. Dutton & Co. (N.Y.) has an estimate of $8,000-$10,000. Also, a sweet and poignant archive of 16 letters, notes and cards written by Nelle Harper Lee to her longtime friend, the Poet Laureate Ralph Hammond, plus 23 letters from Hammond to Lee, should bring $7,000-$8,000.

President Thomas Jefferson boldly signed a naval appointment dated May 22, 1801, promoting Joshua Blake to the rank of lieutenant following the Quasi-War with France (est. $5,000-$6,000). Blake would later be accused of cowardice during the Barbary Wars. Also, President Ronald Reagan signed a typed one-page letter on White House stationery in April 1985, addressed to British Prime Minister Lord Harold Wilson, reiterating his administration’s support of the Anglo-American “Special Relationship” and thanking him for his support (est. $5,000-$6,000).

For more information about University Archives and the Rare Books, Autographs, Manuscripts & Photos auction scheduled for Wednesday, May 4th, please visit www.universityarchives.com.

Broomfield, CO and Naples, FL, April 19, 2022 -- The grand opening for Lapels Dry Cleaning of Broomfield will take place April 22-23 at the dry cleaning plant and store’s 6785 W 120th Ave, Broomfield location. It’s quite fitting that the grand opening is taking place over the Earth Day weekend as Lapels Dry Cleaning of Broomfield owners Will Muzek and Bob Ovitz recently brought Lapels Dry Cleaning’s environmentally friendly process of cleaning to the area in January 2022.

“Customers have really responded to the way we clean clothes, which features the world’s only 100 percent environmentally non-toxic cleaning process,” said Ovitz. “We’re hoping to get a big turnout for the grand opening to share our style of cleaning with even more people and to celebrate Earth Day.”

As part of the grand opening/Earth Day celebration, any customer stopping by with garments to clean is eligible to get one shirt cleaned for free. Every customer will be entered into a drawing for one of three prizes: Gift basket with wines from Balistreri Wines in Denver; $75 gift card to Lapels Dry Cleaning of Broomfield; and a $50 gift card to Marco’s Pizza in Broomfield, CO.

To further the Earth Day celebration, Lapels Dry Cleaning of Broomfield will be giving out GreenEarth® flower seed packets.

GreenEarth® makes the dry cleaning industry’s only non-toxic cleaning alternative, which is used at all newer Lapels locations like Lapels Dry Cleaning of Broomfield. Using solutions like GreenEarth and the latest technology in equipment, Lapels is one of the few dry cleaners able to boast that there is no hazardous waste in their process. Their environmentally-friendly cleaning process has no odor and is gentler on clothes, thus lengthening the life of clothes.

Lapels Dry Cleaning also sets itself apart with its customer service. Lapels customers are greeted in a warm and inviting reception area with friendly customer service representatives. Most Lapels locations provide alterations and shoe cleaning/repair as ancillary services.

Lapels also offers its customers Automatic Rewards earning them credit towards free dry cleaning for every dollar they spend, Loyalty Programs, a VIP Program which eliminates the need to wait in line, the use of a 24 Hour Drop Off Service and Home Delivery to all its customers. During the COVID-19 pandemic Lapels provided a “car hop” service where customers can drop off and pick up their clothing without ever leaving their cars.

“Bob and Will have already done a great job first in the conversion to Lapels and then with the soft opening at the beginning of the year. We wish them a great turnout with the grand opening and much success in bringing the Lapels brand to the greater Broomfield area,” said Kevin Dubois, president and CEO of Clean Franchise Brands, the franchisor for Lapels Dry Cleaning.

Hours at Lapels Dry Cleaning of Broomfield are Monday through Friday, 8am to 6 pm and Saturday 8 am to 3 pm. For complete information on Lapels Dry Cleaning, please visit https://mylapels.com/locations/broomfield/.

Lapels Cleaners – Environmentally Friendly Cleaners
Each Lapels Cleaners store offers a full slate of services, including same-day dry cleaning; shirt service; tailoring; wedding gown preservation; suede and leather processing; box storage and fur storage.

Lapels Cleaners has received a number of accolades in the franchise world. That includes being ranked again on the 2020 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list for the country’s top Franchise Systems. Entrepreneur's “Franchise 500” is the best and most comprehensive rating of franchises in the world and is based on objective, quantifiable measures of a franchise operation. Lapels Cleaners has also been named to Franchise Times Top 200+.

Lapels has also achieved acclaim in the dry cleaning industry. Lapels Cleaners and Clean Franchise Brands CEO Kevin Dubois is the co-author of Entrepreneurial Insanity in the Dry Cleaning Business, sold on Amazon.com.

Lapels Cleaners is part of Clean Franchise Brands, a franchisor for the largest cleaning company on the planet. Clean Franchise Brands’ holdings include: Lapels Cleaners (https://lapelsfranchise.com/), Martinizing Cleaners (https://www.martinizing.com), 1-800-Dry Clean (https://www.1-800-dryclean.com), and Pressed4Time (https://pressed4time.com).

Clean Franchise Brands corporate offices are located at 711 5th Avenue South, Suite 210 in Naples, FL.

To learn more about franchise opportunities with Clean Franchise Brands, contact Michael Eisner at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 781-829-8780.