This document discusses events and sponsorship in the context of the Indian Premier League (IPL). It provides background on the IPL, including details on its organization, revenues, viewership, participating teams and their owners. It then discusses the objectives and types of sponsorship for the IPL. Several examples of IPL sponsors are provided, such as Pepsi, Kingfisher, Star Plus, Vodafone, Karbonn, and Yes Bank. It also discusses social causes promoted through IPL sponsorships, like environmental initiatives and education programs.