Pro series, the accessories category of Lava International Limited, announced an exclusive Republic Day Sale on the smartwatch and audio series to celebrate nation’s 76th Republic Day. Prowatch ZN and Probuds T24 priced at INR 2599 and INR1299 are giving tech enthusiasts an unmissable chance to elevate their gadget game with premium quality accessories, only at Rs 26 on using coupon codes "Prowatch” and “Probuds," respectively. 

Prowatch in Rs26

The first 100 units each of Prowatch ZN and Probuds T24 will be available at an unbelievable price of just INR 26, exclusively on Lava’s e-store starting 12:00pm. Following this, all the variants of Prowatch and Probuds, will be available at an exclusive 76% discount on MRP, commemorating 76 years of India's Republic. With limited availability, this unparalleled offer is available while stocks last-presenting a prime opportunity to elevate your tech experience at an exceptional value.
 
The sale starts at 12 PM on January 26th, 2025, and is available exclusively on Lava’s official e-store. You can explore the e-store and grab these offers by visiting: www.lavamobiles.com/ and using coupon codes ‘Prowatch’ and ‘Probuds’ respectively for the smartwatch and earpod.
 
The Prowatch ZN, available in two colour variants – Valyrian Grey and Dragon glass Black, the smartwatch is packed with features and is a perfect blend of elegance and functionality. With a 1.43-inch AMOLED display, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, and a 7-day battery life, it ensures an exceptional user experience. The Prowatch ZN offers comprehensive health tracking features such as heart rate monitoring, SpO2 level tracking, and sleep pattern analysis. Its IP68 rating makes it resilient for all activities, from workouts to outdoor adventures. One thing that it differentiates Prowatch from the rest is its 2-year warranty, resonating their quality standards.

Probuds T24, introduced in December 2024, has quickly become a standout in the audio accessory market. Designed for multi-taskers, the Probuds T24 offers dual device pairing, boasts 10mm drivers that deliver a powerful sound experience with enhanced bass, complemented by quad-mic ENC technology for crystal-clear conversations. With an advanced Bluetooth V5.4 chipset and ultra-low latency of just 35ms, they are perfect for seamless gaming and uninterrupted connectivity across devices. Coupled with an impressive 45-hour playtime, these earbuds are a game-changer for those who demand both performance and style.

About Probuds and Prowatch
Probuds and Prowatch are the respective sub-brands of audio and smartwatch categories in Lava International Limited. Embodying Lava’s philosophy of Make in India, the current catalogue of Probuds feature products across neckbands, ear buds and wired earphones whereas Prowatch is dedicated to offering a superior user experience through quality and accuracy.

About Lava International Limited
#ProudlyIndian | Made in India, Made for India

Lava International Limited, headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, is a pioneering mobile handset and solutions company in India, founded in 2009 with the vision to empower individuals. The company's corporate office and manufacturing facility, equipped with a production capacity of 42.52 million handsets per annum, are strategically located in Noida. Lava's commitment to innovation is reflected in its two state-of-the-art research and development centers in Noida, housing dedicated teams in software and hardware design. The company's extensive nationwide presence is facilitated by a robust retail network of 1.65 Lakh retailers, directly served by over 1000 distributors, and supported by a vast after-sales service network of 800+ professionally managed service centers. The brand has a global presence in 20+ countries.

Beyond smartphones, Lava is expanding its product portfolio into accessories to offer a complete ecosystem to the consumers. The portfolio includes smartwatches, neckbands, earbuds, and a suite of True Wireless Stereo (TWS). The brand's credibility is underscored by being ranked the 'Most Trustworthy Brand' in the CMR Retail Sentiment Index.

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L to R: Moderator Ruchira Sharma, Tahira Kochhar, Payal Jain, Dr. Shayama Chona, Lalitha Kumarmangalam, Tisca Chopra, Lipika Sud, Arunima Kumar

“She’s Mercedes is an initiative that celebrates the accomplishments of leading women across all fields for setting the bar high with passion and creativity,” said Tushar Kumar, MD & CEO Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows.

“She’s Mercedes is a community of powerful, successful women who create change, inspire powerful dialogues, and drive the future through their lives and work. It is a platform to connect, converse, engage and empower women. A place where achievers meet achievers,” added Kumar.

The event started on a high note with the Guest of Honour, Mrs. Harjinder Kaur, Business Woman & National Sr. Vice President, FICCI FLO giving some inspiring & noteworthy advise on women’s economic empowerment. “From a small town girl to an accomplished business woman having won many accolades, I want women to be aware of their strengths, turn them into profession and be economically empowered.”
 

Tisca Chopra

It was followed by a Panel Discussion, celebrating the passion, creativity and accomplishments of women who have made it big against all odds. The topic, “Women Leaders & the Road to Success” and the dynamic panelists from diverse fields captivated the audience with their success stories. The panelists included viz., Lalitha Kumarmagalam, Member, BJP, Former Chief, NCW, Tisca Chopra, Actress, Dr. Shayama Chona, Padma Bhushan & Padma Shri, Educationist & President, Tamana, Payal Jain, Fashion Designer, Lipika Sud, Director, Lipika Sud Interiors, President, The Guild of Designers & Artists, Arunima Kumar, Danseuse & Choreographer and Tahira Kochhar, Celebrity Nutrionist & Model.

Also, to salute their success, Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows brought out a very special coffee table book, WOW, Women of Wisdom highlighting the journey of some of these successful women. The book was unveiled by celebrated Fashion Designer Leena Singh who supports the cause of women empowerment.

A strictly by invitation event, the evening saw over 100 influential women in the city. The special guests included Shovana Narayan, Pinky Anand (Additional Solicitor General of India), Sushma Seth, Sharon Lowen, Sonia Prashar (Deputy Director General, Indo-German Chamber of Commerce), Nikita Anand (Former Miss India) & Ratan Kaul, etc.

About Mercedes-Benz & Silver Arrows
Mercedes Benz, the market leaders in the luxury car segment are acclaimed globally for their luxurious and futuristic cars. With their innovative technology, revolutionary products and customer-centric service, they have been leaders in the luxury car market for three years in a row.

Taking inspiration from the iconic Silver Arrows of 1932 and current day Formula One team, Silver Arrows launched its flagship showroom in Noida in 2013, soon followed by Ghaziabad. After winning hearts for four years in a row, Silver Arrows made its mark at one of the poshest pin codes of New Delhi – The Ashok Hotel, Chanakyapuri. Continuing to make the difference, Silver Arrows continues on their journey to deliver exceptional customer experience through the best people and constant innovation in operating procedures.

Foundation stone laying at Siem Reap, Cambodia, Left to Right (Mr. Indresh Kumar, Guru ji, Mr. Shailesh Hiranandani)

The effort of holding a grand event to promote the cause was lauded by member of the RSS national committee Indresh Kumar, as he witnessed the huge congregation in Cambodia on May 31. Appreciating the efforts made, Kumar said that with a shrine as revered as Angkor Vat & mountain Kulen Cambodia deserved to be the fifth pilgrim spot for Hindus. He also stressed awareness about the glorious heritage and spread of Hindu values. 

On the occasion, Founder of SRAM MRAM Ltd. Shailesh Hiranandani said, "Tourists from all over the world visit Cambodia to experience the mystic charm of Angkor Vat temple. There is a lot in Cambodia that defines Hinduism. It is commendable the way support is being extended from various quarters to the initiative of turning Cambodia into the fifth pilgrim place of Hindus."

5th Sanatan Dham Establishment Festival in Siem Reap, Cambodia, Left to Right (Mrs. Mary, Mr. Shailesh Hiranandani, Mr. Khieu Kanharit, Mr. Indresh Kumar, Guruji, Mr. Surendra Pal)

It is noteworthy that to organise the event that was attended by Hindu followers from a number of countries across the world, 500 acres land had been acquired and 1,008 Shivalingas with different names were installed. Chief guest Indresh Kumar said after the Bhumi Pujan that with such extensive preparation, the day was not far when Cambodia could be recognised as the fifth Hindu dhaam. 

Hindu Heritage In Cambodia

Situated in South East Asia, Cambodia is known in legend to have been founded by Aryan king Kambusva Yambhuv. In several historical and religious texts, Cambodia has been identified as a Hindu nation. With passage of time, Cambodia became a prominent Buddhist centre too. 

With a grand monument like Angkor Vat, Cambodia is a major tourist attraction. The amazing architecture of this important Hindu temple in Siem Reap city on the banks of Mekong river, fascinates people from  all over the world. Sprawling on 402 acres of land, this grand temple was built by King Surya Varman, the second. The deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu and it finds mention in several Hindu texts. Etched on the walls of the ancient temple is text from Hindu scriptures and figures are carved on its stones of characters telling ancient stories from the Vedas and Puranas. The temple is also known to be a symbol of the legendary Meru mountain.

Global Campaign Of RSS

To garner support for and to create awareness about the importance of developing Cambodia as the fifth pilgrim spot for Hindus, RSS has launched a worldwide campaign. Experts have commented that  RSS has made huge strides in uniting  and mobilising for the cause the people of Indian origin and Hindus established and residing in Cambodia.

Quotes

Adorned with Angkor Vat temple, Cambodia should be given the status and pride of becoming the fifth pilgrim place of Hindus.

- Indresh Kumar, National Convenor, RSS. 

There is a lot to explore and discover about the mysteries of the Angkor Vat temple which attracts tourists from all over the world to Cambodia. It would not be wrong to say that Cambodia is a guardian of Hindu heritage. 

- Shailesh Hiranandani, Founder, SRAM MRAM Ltd., organiser of the event.

Soha Ali Khan with Mentors of RadhaSai – IIT

"We are all set to make a drastic departure from the current Paradigm of big money, relentlessly chasing bigger revenues to becoming a tailor-made solutions provider to students with only 15 students each batch," shared Mr. Sai Prasad, CEO, RadhaSai – IIT. 

RadhaSai – IIT is the fastest growing and leading institute for the preparation of JEE Mains and JEE Advanced and other Engineering Entrance Examinations. RadhaSai – IIT is a credible name in the education industry for providing valuable eduservices to students since 2006.

Mr. Arun Ail, Director, RadhaSai – IIT further pledged "Our inhouse IIT'ian faculty team’s credence and talent can be judged from the fact that we are refunding the entire course fee if the child does not qualify for JEE advanced entrance examination," who himself has carved a path of prudence from extreme penury to scale the epitome of success.

Actress Soha Ali Khan, an Oxford graduate who has pursued a Master’s degree from London School of Economics and Political Science shared, "My father Mansur Ali Khan of Pataudi always taught me to win in life rather than just to live a life. I can relate with RadhaSai’s motto of "JEE se JEEt Tak", which teaches you to win in life come what may. My father instilled in me, that a person is born to win, however one must prepare, plan and strategize on how to be a winner. I implore to the students of RadhaSai – IIT to always work hard with perseverance and success shall follow."

"RadhaSai" is an educational brand that is unique and distinctive in its approach to education since year 2006 “I have known Sai Prasad the Current CEO for almost two decades as a student who fought his way against stupendous odds! Coming from very modest background, his father was a mill worker then; he established his brand in School Segment. Now RadhaSai plans to be a "Game Changer" of sorts in the Std XI and XII segments with a whole team of IITians in place under the Patronage of Dr. Hemchandra C. Pradhan Sir, former Director of HBCSE," shares Prof. R. R. Nadkarni, MENTOR.

About RadhaSai – IIT

RadhaSai – IIT is a venture formed with elan to counter worrisome scenario of educational negligence in IIT tutorials where talented teachers are sidelined and students are taught in a monopolistic and typically regimentised pathway to follow. This curbs conjuring up most elegant ways to solve problems.

Kshitij Choudhary

His collection for both men and women ranged from asymmetrical tops paired with pants, structured floor length garments, jackets, capes and blazers. Kshitij didn’t forget to add his element of metallic décor on his designs. Another interesting component witnessed on his models was the designer double filter mask with spikes. 

Designer Kshitij Choudhary with his collection

Talking about his army inspired collection, Kshitij said, “I had been on vacation to Europe and it’s neighboring countries. The cities that I travelled across had army memorials because the European continent and the world in general has been a part of the World wars, the military history is strong everywhere. This exactly was my inspiration behind the ‘The Army Of Glam’ collection, a tribute to the army life. However, I wanted to leave a positive memory and hence chose to keep it glamorous. My collection has military green as the key color and in order to promote Indian fashion I’ve used khadi as my fabric primarily.”

“I’ve have been associated with for the last five seasons where I am infact their official stylist as well. I have styled the other designers showcasing their collection. It’s always fun to a part of this show since I get to see the creations of other designers, learn from them and also play the role of a designer at the same time”, he added elaborating on his association with the fashion week.

Overall, his collection not only offer an ode to the military history but also give an essence of the city lights and transform the 9-5 ambition of the fast-paced working armies to a different one from that of 9-5! This intense transformation is the vision of this season of Kshitij Choudhary’s collection inspired this along trip to Europe this year, exploring both, the banjee and boujee of the city lives. Structured but flowy, skin enough for them to lose control, military enough for you to command! The search for bourgeois uniformity ends here with a promise of immaculate interplay of khadi with flowy fabrics, making a bold statement: That you have arrived.

About the Designer Kshitij Choudhary

The house of Kshitij Choudhary was started on the belief of ‘fashion originates from ethnicity’. It is a beautiful composition of art, luxor and the vibrant culture of India. Having dressed and styled an array of Indian celebrities like Malaika Arora Khan, Kangana Ranaut, Sushmita Sen, Esha Gupta etc. This design house brings wearable extravagance and elegance to the fashion world. Kshitij Choudhary-label is available at the flagship store and multi-designer store like Krassa by Vikram Phadnis.

The Full House (and Fuller House) star John Stamos recently proposed to model Caitlin McHugh with a spectacular platinum ring by Neil Lane. The ring appears to have an emerald-cut diamond center, flanked by two smaller side diamonds. Caitlin is a Disney fan, so John proposed in Disneyland with giant signs of Sebastian the crab from ‘The Little Mermaid’ that said, “Go on And Ask The Girl” instead of the lyrics from “Kiss the Girl.”

The newly engaged couple were recently spotted at the “mothers2mothers and The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Benefit Dinner” on October 24, 2017 in Los Angeles where Caitlin adorned her platinum engagement ring on the red carpet.

Caitlin McHugh and John Stamos

One of the rarest metals on the planet, platinum is a beautiful expression of the sole commitment among the couple.

Platinum is a naturally occurring white metal; from the time that it is mined, till the final product this pure metal is absolutely white. The natural colour of this rare metal does not fade nor tarnish with time. It is a durable, dense and strong metal so it feels more substantial to the wearer as compared to other metals.

About Platinum Guild International

In order to assure consumers of the purity of platinum jewellery, Platinum Guild India Pvt. Ltd. has appointed Trust Ever Assurance Services LLP to audit and monitor its Quality Assurance Scheme. Under this scheme, all authentic platinum jewellery in India comes with a Quality Assurance Card and bears the purity mark of “Pt 950” stamped inside the piece. This also serves as an assurance of a ‘buy back’ programme.

• ‘Advanced Assurance Programme’, Mercedes-Benz India’s second after-sales initiative launched in 2017, will be launched with 3 periodic ownership options: 4^th year | 4^th & 5^th year | 4^th, 5^th and 6^th year

• The programme boasts of a host of customer benefits and value addition comprising unlimited mileage warranty, flexibility of purchase anytime within the first three years of operation

• The new extended warranty programme has pan-India serviceability across any Mercedes-Benz dealership

• ‘Advanced Assurance Programme’ also reduces the extended warranty price significantly compared to existing programmes. The cost of Insurance under ‘Advanced Assurance Programme’ will be as low as INR 33,000 for the A-Class and INR 1,98,000 for the S-Class

• Introduction of an innovative ‘Online Calculator’ which assists the customer by simplifying the purchasing process even further

The country’s largest luxury car manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz in collaboration with Daimler Financial Services India and Reliance General Insurance, today launched a unique extended warranty product - ‘Advanced Assurance Programme’, aimed towards a hassle free vehicle ownership experience for its discerning customers. Mercedes-Benz customers, who currently avail the extended warranty program up to 4th year of operation, will now be offered an extended warranty upto 6 years with ‘Advanced Approved Programme’. This unique insurance product was launched by Mr. Roland Folger, MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, Mr. Fred Weick, MD & CEO, Daimler Financial Services India and Mr. Rakesh Jain, MD, Reliance General Insurance India.

From right to left: Mr. Roland Folger – MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, Mr. Rakesh Jain – CEO, Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd., Mr. Fred Weick – MD & CEO, Daimler Financial Services India, Mr. Santosh Iyer – Head After Sales, Mercedes-Benz India

Continuing its endeavour of providing the Best Customer Experience to its discerning patrons, the launch of the ‘Advanced Approved Programme’ promises to drive tremendous value to a new as well as an existing customer. This unique product will enhance the vehicle ownership experience even further beyond the standard warranty tenure of 3 years. Advance Assurance program will be available in 3 options, namely 4th Year, 4th & 5th Year and for 4th, 5th and 6th Year.

Commenting on the launch of ‘Advanced Assurance Programme, Mr. Roland Folger stated, “‘My Mercedes My Service’ was launched last year with the objective of creating a new benchmark in the luxury car industry, whereby the customer gets to enjoy service excellence and the lowest cost of ownership for their cherished Mercedes-Benz vehicle. With an aim of providing complete peace of mind for patrons, Mercedes-Benz has introduced innovative service packages and flexible Finance & Insurance programmes from its group company, Daimler Financial Services. With the launch of ‘Advanced Assured Programme’ today, we have furthered deepened our customer commitment and offered yet another reason to buy a Mercedes-Benz. We are confident that the numerous benefits associated with ‘Advanced Assurance Programme’ will drive complete peace of mind for our discerning patrons and offer them an unparalleled ownership experience.”   

Fred Weick, Managing Director & CEO, DFS India commented, “Daimler Financial Services India remains Mercedes-Benz’s preferred financial partner and has been offering truly innovative Finance & Insurance products for the brand’s customers for the last five years. Insurance business remains one of our key strengths and the launch of ‘Advanced Assurance Programme’ in collaboration with Reliance General Insurance is a reiteration of our commitment to creating the best customer experience.

The ‘Advanced Assurance Programme’ packs a host of unique benefits and values and promises to become yet another preferred product from our portfolio.”

Mr. Rakesh Jain, CEO, Reliance General Insurance said, “we are delighted to be exclusive partners with Mercedes-Benz, a brand that stands for the aspiration, performance and perfection, in this initiative. This partnership reiterates our commitment to offer a wide range of customized products offering protection and deliver exemplary experience to customers at every stage of their product life cycle."

Key features of Advanced Assurance Programme

‘Advance Assurance Program’ introduces numerous benefits and features for the customer that become applicable after the completion of the standard 3 year warranty (2 year standard warranty + 1 year STAR CARE).

Varying periodic options: Advance Assurance program will be launched with 3 periodic ownership options, namely, 4th Year, 4th & 5th Year and 4^th, 5th and 6th Year.

Flexibility: These extended warranty programmes can be purchased anytime before the completion of the 3rd year of ownership. There is also an exit clause available with these programmes where a customer can exit if he wishes to within the standard warranty period.

Attractive Pricing: The ‘Advanced Assurance Programme’ significantly reduces the extended warranty price when compared to the existing programmes. The ‘Advanced Assurance Programme’ for the all New LWB E-Class for instance is Rs. 66,000 which is 18% lesser than the existing extended warranty programmes.

The aggressive pricingis a result of high product confidence and in-depth knowledge of the Indian driving behaviors using big data analysis and reinforces Mercedes-Benz’s low cost of ownership proposition.

Unlimited mileage: Advanced Assurance Programme features unlimited mileage warranty and sold to non-commercial customers only. These programmes are also transferable to the second and subsequent owners.

Serviceability: Serviceability of the vehicle under this programme is pan-India.

‘Assured Advance Programme’ Online Calculator

The innovative online calculator introduced with ‘Advanced Assurance Programme’ and available at the Mercedes-Benz India’s official website (www.mercedes-benz.co.in) allows customers to calculate the price based upon the selected Model and Age. It also allows the customer to view the prices for the selected model across all age and segment in the same screen. Additionally, the email functionality of the calculator allows the customer to get a quick estimate of the product as per the selection.

The online calculator will drive immense value to a customer enabling her/him to get price estimation for his selected product of choice, even before contacting the dealership.

For more details, please visit www.mercedes-benz.co.in.

Media Contact: Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd.
Shekhar Das Chowdhury | shekhar.daschowdhury@daimler.com |+91 9850836477

Reuben George | reuben.george@daimler.com | +91 9823969057

About Mercedes-Benz India

Established in 1994, Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd. pioneered the luxury car market in India and boasts of more than 130 years of cutting edge innovation in the luxury automobile industry globally. Set up in 2009, Mercedes-Benz India’s world class production facility is spread over 100 acres in Chakan near Pune. Since June 2015, Mercedes-Benz India also commenced production from its new expanded production facility located in the same premises.

The production facility now carries an investment of INR 1000+ crores and has the largest installed production capacity for any luxury carmaker in India. Mercedes-Benz India also has the largest network spread amongst any luxury carmaker, with presence in 41 Indian cities through 89 outlets. Through the exclusive AMG Performance Centres located in 5 metros including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Pune; the AMG performance sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz also boasts of a strong retail network presence in the country.

Mercedes-Benz India’s flagship programme, ‘My Mercedes, My Service’ launched in 2016, aims to completely redefine the after-sales experience by digitalizing service process and create unparalleled benchmark in the luxury car service domain. The launch of ‘Mercedes-Benz Approved Tyres’ in February 2017, is also integral to the ‘My Mercedes, My Service’ campaign. ‘My Mercedes, My Service’ aims at enhancing the customer’s vehicle ownership experience manifold, making after-sales experience as the new differentiator in the luxury car segment. With the use of big data and in-depth knowledge of the driving pattern of Indian customers, Mercedes-Benz has been able to drive successfully, low cost of ownership for its customers.

Mercedes-Benz India product portfolio comprises the locally produced Mercedes Maybach S 500, S-Class, E-Class, C-Class, CLA luxury sedans and the GLA, GLE and the GLS luxury SUVs.

The CKD GLC was the 9th product added to Mercedes-Benz’s local production portfolio. Completely Built imported cars portfolio includes the A-Class, B-Class, CLS, E-Class Cabriolet, S-Class Coupé, C-Class Cabriolet, S-Class Cabriolet and the S 600 Guard a range of other Guard vehicles etc. The product portfolio also comprises the iconic off-roader Mercedes-AMG G 63 as well as a wide range of other Mercedes-AMG performance cars like the AMG CLA 45, AMG C 63 S, AMG S 63 Coupe, AMG S 63 Sedan, AMG GLA 45, AMG GLE 43 Coupe, AMG GT S sports car, AMG SLC 43 and AMG C 43.

The long wheel base new E-Class is Made in India, for India, the first new generation car to be locally produced since market launch. India is the first country to get an RHD version of the LWB E-Class in the world.

Mercedes-Benz India registered the quarterly sales of 3650 units in the January – March 2017 period despite facing multiple market challenges. In 2017, ‘One Team, One Goal’ will be Mercedes-Benz’s philosophy, towards achieving best customer experience. The company will have fascinating product introductions, innovative luxury retail experience, value driven finance programmes and innovative after-sales service experiences. With ‘One Team, One Goal’ philosophy, Mercedes-Benz India will continue the ‘winning’ momentum it has created for itself in the diverse Indian market.

About Reliance General Insurance www.reliancegeneral.co.in

Reliance General Insurance, a part of Reliance Capital, is one of the leading general insurance companies of India.

The Company offers a well-rounded and comprehensive bouquet of products including Motor Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel Insurance, Home Insurance and also offers customized solutions to meet the protection needs of each customer.

Reliance General Insurance offers its products and services to retail, corporate and SME clients, through a wide network of over 20,000 intermediaries spread across 500 locations in India.

Event: New Year Jam at Phoenix Marketcity

Event dates: 30^th December to 1^st January 2016

Venue: Phoenix Marketcity

Timings: 6.30 PM onwards

Event dates: till 25^th December 2016

Venue: Phoenix Marketcity

Timings: 11.00 AM to 9.30 PM

Phoenix Marketcity presents Christmas Carnival till 25^th of December 2016.  A gala weekend for everyone! Enticing activities for kids like - Workshops from professional, experiential zone & performances and the most exciting Wishing Castle, where you make a wish and the mall will make it come true. The mall is decked up with the Christmas theme.

The hunt for India’s most stylish man for the leading male beauty pageant culminated with Vishnuraj S Menon from Bengaluru being announced Peter England Mr. India 2016. Adding to the style quotient was India’s leading Bollywood celebrity, the super stylish and suave Hrithik Roshan, who presented the winners with their titles amidst much fanfare and paparazzi in a glitzy ceremony, held in Mumbai.

Hrithik Roshan announced Vishnuraj S. Menon from Bengaluru as the winner of the leading male beauty pageant Peter England Mr. India 2016

Vishnuraj S Menon from Bengaluru won the Peter England Mr. India 2016 title, with Viren Barman from Delhi and Altamash Faraz from Delhi announced as 1^st and 2^nd Runners-up respectively. The 16 shortlisted finalists were selected from across the country making the selection process tougher for the judges.

Hrithik Roshan poses in style with Peter England Mr. India 2016 winner Vishnuraj S. Menon - Mr. India 2016 along with Viren Barman - 1st Runner Up, Altamash Faraz - 2nd Runner Up and Mr. Rohit  Khandelwal - Former Mr. India World.

Besides the finalists competing for the coveted title, they were also seen battling for various sub-titles like Peter England Mr. Style Icon, Mr. Healthy Hair, Mr. Active, Mr. Photogenic, Mr. Perfect Body, Mr. Personality, Mr. Popular, Mr. Talented, Best Actor and Top Model. Peter England Mr. Style icon was won by Mr. Priyadarshani Chatterjee.

The Peter England Mr. India 2016 winners were announced after multi-city auditions that received an overwhelming response from over 10 thousand participants across the country. This year the pageant comprised 4 city auditions across 4 zones in the country, which culminated into a gala final round of auditions, and gave wings to larger-than-life aspiration of millions of young men out to redefine their destiny.

The contestants set the temperatures soaring as they walked the ramp in the latest collection of Peter England, India’s leading menswear brand. The finalists were clad in collections from India’s leading apparel brand Peter England inspired by the brand’s philosophy to 'be everything you love'! They showcased 4 different looks such as Formals with Tuxedo, Genius Shirt, Grand Father Hand me Down Denims & Indies. Show Director - Prasad Bidapa, Fashion Director Nivedita Saboo, India’s leading fashion photographer - Amit Khanna and Celebrity Fitness Trainer - Abbas Ali, who mentored the contestants in their journey to the coveted title - Peter England Mr. India 2016 were present at the gala event.

Congratulating the winners & speaking on the occasion, ‎Mr. Manish Singhai, Brand Head-Peter England, Madura Fashion & Lifestyle, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.  said, “We’d like to congratulate Vishnuraj S Menon and all the contestants for putting up a great show. Peter England enjoys a strong bond with the multi-faceted youth and we are proud to be the title sponsor of Mr. India 2016 pageant, which echoes similar sentiment. It is our constant endeavour to engage our audiences with exciting and thrilling experiences, confident of making Young India fashionable and upbeat”.

The grand finale of Peter England Mr. India 2016 was a huge success, which saw key celebrities including Kirti Kulhari, Sana Khan, Ankita Shorey, Adah Sharma, Freddy Daruwalla supporting and cheering the contestants. The evening also saw a fly high aerial performance by beauty and the beats.

About Peter England

Peter England is the most loved and largest menswear brand in India. It sells more than 10 million garments every year in its 600+ exclusive stores and 2000+ Multi-brand outlets across more than 350 towns. It has been voted as India's most trusted apparel brands for 7 consecutive years by the Economic Times Brand Equity Survey. A quintessential British Brand, Peter England was first launched in India by Madura Fashion and Lifestyle (then known as Madura Garments) in the mid-price segment in 1997; the company acquired the world rights for the brand in 2000. What began humbly as an honest shirt brand in 1997 in India today is a complete lifestyle brand with merchandise available for everyday and special occasions. The brand has diversified into the non-apparel category with the launch of PE Bags and more recently launched a unique retailing store that targets the life cycle of an entire generation called Peter England Generation.

(L-R) Sanjay Thapar, Nupur Mehta Puri, JJ Valaya, Rahul Mishra

For the first time ever, HARPER’S BAZAAR BRIDE brought together 12 prominent royal families of the region together including the young generation to the old, in a spectacular chronicle style presentation for all brides to take inspiration from through photoshoots in the November issue. And to mark this momentous occasion for the magazine, The Royal Feast exhibited these works of art for the guests. Also displayed was royal-style jewellery by Gyan, Jaipur, for guests to browse through.

Aroon Purie, Rekha Purie, Ashish Bagga, Rahul Mishra, Suket Dhir and guests

The décor for the event by Rohit Bal Luxury Weddings set the tone for the evening with Indian style accents of tuberoses, roses, and diyas, while the long sit-down table itself presented a vibe fit for a king. Guests were treated to cocktails by Aspri Spirits, while the Rajasthani folk dances and music by Umrao Khan Folk Artists kept the crowd entertained over hors d’oeuvres. This was followed by dinner service, and the night was wrapped up with gifts from SoulTree, Bonhomia, and Rosarte.

Seen at the event were Aroon Purie, Rekha Purie, Kalli Purie, Koel Purie, Sanjay Thapar, Deputy Trade Commissioner Martino Castellani from the Italian Embassy, Minister Counselor Christoph Meyenberg from the Austrian Embassy, Sunil Sethi, the royal families from Baroda, Jaipur, Kotwara, Nepal, Rampur, Wankaner, Tehri, Jhabua, Seohara, Mandawa, Pratapgarh, and Kangra, Rohit Bal, JJ Valaya, Varun Bahl, Rohit Gandhi, Rahul Khanna, Leena Singh, Anju Modi, Rahul Mishra, Hemant Sagar, Raghavendra Rathore, Ameeta Seth, Pia Pauro, Andrea Aftab Pauro, Kalyani Saha, Sapna Kumar, Rupak Sen, Niharika Shekhawat, and Gautam Kalra amidst many others.

The Royal Feast was presented by HARPER’S BAZAAR BRIDE and BMW in association with Gemfields. The hospitality partner for the event was The Lodhi, New Delhi and the event partner was Rohit Bal Luxury Weddings. Invitation partner was Ravish Kapoor. Celebration partner for the event was Aspri Spirits. Jewellery displayed was by Gyan, Jaipur. Gifting partners were SoulTree, Bonhomie, and Rosarte. 

Prasad Bidapa, Show Director, Nivedita Saboo, Fashion Director, Amit Khanna, India’s leading fashion photographer and Abbas Ali, Celebrity Fitness Trainer have been chosen to mentor the male beauty pageant contestants. With more than 10,000+ entries pouring in, `Peter England Mr. India 2016’ this year will undoubtedly showcase the best men in the country.

Speaking about the association, Mr. Manish Singhai,  ‎Brand Head-Peter England, Madura Fashion & Lifestyle, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.  said, “Peter England Mr. India 2016 creates a strong and unique bond with the brand and the youth. This pageant that fits in beautifully for the multi-faceted youth resonates our brand’s philosophy – `Be Everything You Love’. It is our constant endeavour to engage our audiences with exciting and thrilling experiences, confident of making Young India fashionable and upbeat.”

The `Peter England Mr. India 2016’ male beauty pageant creates new avenues for the winner to participate at leading international pageants and bag prestigious modelling assignments. The Grand Finale will take place on 24^th November in Mumbai where the style icon, Hrithik Roshan seen in Raakesh Roshan’s Kaabil, directed by Sanjay Gupta releasing on January 26, 2017 will be the guest of honour at the event.

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About Peter England

Peter England is the most loved and largest menswear brand in India. It sells more than 10 million garments every year in its 600+ exclusive stores and 2000+ Multi-brand outlets across more than 350 towns. It has been voted as India's most trusted apparel brands for 7 consecutive years by the Economic Times Brand Equity Survey. A quintessential British Brand, Peter England was first launched in India by Madura Fashion and Lifestyle (then known as Madura Garments) in the mid-price segment in 1997; the company acquired the world rights for the brand in 2000. What began humbly as an honest shirt brand in 1997 in India today is a complete lifestyle brand with merchandise available for everyday and special occasions. The brand has diversified into the non-apparel category with the launch of PE Bags and more recently launched a unique retailing store that targets the life cycle of an entire generation called Peter England Generation.

As many of us prepare to celebrate Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana and his return from exile, this year we can mark new beginnings and strengthen our relationships with n-gage.

n-gage, the most Playful and Private messenger has created specially designed greeting cards and stickers for its users to wish their family and friends. Traditional methods of sending greeting cards may have vanished, but in today’s tech savvy generation we have apps that enable us to send electronic greetings cards and stickers. n-gage takes this concept a step further by giving its users the ability to customize their greeting cards and stickers by adding an audio clip, image or hand writing their messages.

The greeting cards and stickers can be personalized by adding an audio clip to reflect yourmood on these auspicious occasions.

Mr. Ajit Patel, CEO & Founder of n-gage said “We have been in the forefront of innovation with our lifestyle messenger n-gage from the beginning and have been very user centric in our approach. Festive season is a time for us to be close to our family and friends, whilst continue to share moments of togetherness. With the features created within n-gage for sending messages, users will be able to add their personal touch to the greeting cards or stickers they decide to send as a gift to their loved ones this festive season.” 

So, this festive season why not wish your loved ones using different ways to communicate on n-gage in over 45 different languages. What’s more, when you are lost for words, try Doodle Plus on n-gage. With an extensive color palette, you can draw, sketch and add festive accessories to your chats.

Users can even share their specially designed greeting cards, stickers and doodles to friends and family on various other social platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Emails and SMS, regardless of whether the other person has downloaded the app.*

n-gage enriches user experience by providing features that help youstay connected with loved ones regardless of whether they have a smartphone or not. The app is available for use on Android, iOS, PC and tablet. Go on; bring out your playful side this festive period with n-gage, the playful messenger.

About n-gage (www.n-gage.com)

n-gage, the Playful, Private and Transforming Lives messenger recently launched in India by Mr. Ajit Patel, CEO & Founder of n-gage. India is the first market for n-gage, a single app with features and functions that aim to change the way people communicate. It is the world’s first app to present users with a host of features to encourage users to say what they mean, whilst choose from an array of unique privacy features to safeguard their messages.

Unlike other apps, as soon as the user joins, they can start sending messages and have video calls with family and friends who do not have n-gage. Through features like stickers, greeting cards, Chat makeovers, users will be able to enhance their messages and express what they really mean. n-gage doesn’t stop here; it enables chats to stay private, with the app offering an expansive range of privacy features to suit individual’s needs. With features like ‘Extract’, users will be able to take back messages they have accidentally sent from the receiver’s end, or send self-destructing messages with “Blink”.

n-gage enables its users to connect with family and friends from around the world in over 45 languages. Users can share messages, doodles and attachments on various other social platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Emails and SMS, without requiring the other person to download the app. Also unlike other group chats, with n-gage users can create groups with up to 300 participants from their contact lists to enjoy multiple conversations under one group. With this, n-gage users can share multimedia files and even exit several group conversations without leaving the group.

*For cross platform messaging, n-gage users must have WhatsApp, Hike, or other social apps installed to message their friends and family from n-gage to other aps.

Making of Prega News Ad ft. Kareena Kapoor Khan

Pregnant woman can walk and fly and for me it's absolutely normal. When it comes to my work, acting is my passion and I will work till I die. As long as I am doing what I love, I am going to do that..is confidence at its very best and we love it!

Which is why when Prega News announced her as their brand ambassador, we were really excited! Just FYI, Prega News is a home pregnancy determination kit that can give you the best news of your life in under 5 minutes. It celebrates the very personal joy of expecting a child. We were offered an official sneak peek into the making of their new ad and we found all kinds of awesome there. Watching Kareena share her heartfelt experiences on pregnancy and being associated with Prega News made us smile. Here's what she had to say, “When I sign on to be the brand ambassador of a particular brand, I look for unmatched quality & reliability in the product. And I think these are two things that Prega News stands for.”

Watch the video to know more or visit our website https://preganews.com .

Luxe Drive will also facilitate a complementary car evaluation and provide patrons an opportunity to pick up exclusive Mercedes-Benz merchandise at the venue. This will be the first time a brand new line, ‘Motorsports Edition’ will be presented, that comprises exclusive Mercedes-Benz merchandise inspired by our renowned F1 team and performance brand AMG for the brand loyalists. Luxe Drive also offers a fantastic time to the tiny toddlers present at the exclusive designated ‘play zone’, while the adults indulge in an exquisite show of luxury. Check-out the schedule that promises a luxurious experience to all brand loyalists.

Key Highlights

The event comprises of three pillars:

• Gourmet - Mercedes-Benz has tied up with Ritu Dalmia who will prepare exquisite delicacies

• Design - Gauri Khan Designs is the official design partner for the event, ‘Gauri Khan Designs’, an attractive label of creative home decor will be showcased for those who love fashion intricacies

• Adrenaline - Mercedes-Benz has divided the product experience into 5 zones bestowing the range of vehicles available for its guests to choose from. The car enthusiasts can witness the technical expertise and superior performance of Mercedes-Benz range of vehicles through a series of self-driving exercises on a specially designed test track. Managed by a team of expert drivers, various vehicle dynamics and features can also be experienced by participants in both off-road and on-road conditions

Other Highlights

• Merchandise Zone - A special zone for the sale of exclusive Mercedes-Benz merchandise

• Kids Zone - Special games to engage the tiny toddlerswhile their parents get the feel of the LuxeDrive

• Mercedes Trophy Zone - Exclusive golf section that will highlight the popularity of the Mercedes Trophy and educate patrons about the renowned golfing tournament  

• Vehicle Evaluation Counter – The pre-owned carsales team will conduct a free car evaluation for all the participants and will also provide an opportunity for special trade-in with personalized finance offers

• Mercedes-Benz Financial Services provides innovative and customer friendly finance solutions, focused at increasing sales of Mercedes-Benz cars. The aim is to identify the best ownership solution for our customers by offering differentiated products and services via leasing, financing & insurance. Association with events like Luxe Drive gives MB Financial a great opportunity to interact with customers & showcase their offerings

Details

‘A dialogue between Easel and Chisel’ a weeklong interdisciplinary art workshop had commenced on August 10 and has concluded on August 17, 2016. The workshop has brought together painters and sculptors to produce art in a form which has not been witnessed before. The preview showcasing the work will be held on August 19, 2016 6:00 pm onwards at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad at the new campus and will be open to all. Amit Ambalal, Amol Palekar, Anandajit Ray, Indrapramit Roy, Karl Antao, Lalitha Lajmi, Pankaj Panwar, Sojwal Samant, Tanmoy Samanta and Vyom have been a part of the workshop.

Neena Naishadh, an ardent art lover has conceptualized and curated the workshop solely. Neena is also the Director of Uniglobe Perfect Connections, a complete travel solutions company specialising in the corporate and niche leisure markets. Her travels have paved opportunities to explore art and culture across the globe and has hence reinforced her aspiration to place Ahmedabad on the global map. Neena who is well known within the fraternity, has made modest and significant efforts to bring quality theatre, film and art programmes to Ahmedabad.

A few of her undertakings would include, Bikhare Bimb (Broken Images) a play written and directed by Girish Karnad and performed by Arundhati Nag in 2007; ‘Abstracts in Oil’ by Amol Palekar held in Ahmedabad and Baroda; A live portrait sketching session by Pandit Shri Shivkumar Sharma; In the Light(ness) of Being- a senior celebrity artists show with Lalitha Lajmi, Latika Katt & Rekha Rao; ‘Piya Behrupia’ by the director Atul Kumar in July 2016; etc.

A dialogue between Easel and Chisel will preview on August 19, 2016, 6:00 pm onwards and will showcase work from renowned artist like Amit Ambalal, Amol Palekar, Anandajit Ray, Indrapramit Roy, Karl Antao, Lalitha Lajmi, Pankaj Panwar, Sojwal Samant, TanmoySamanta and Vyom. Thereafter the exhibition will be open from August 20 to 23, from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm

The exhibition is free and open to all.

India’s highest rated news app - Inshorts, has partnered with more than 30 content publishers and 5 leading e-commerce players to position itself as India’s fastest growing content distribution platform. 

The list of partners include: E-commerce partners: Zomato, Bookmyshow, Tripigator, CarDekho and BikeDekho

Content publishers: Sportskeeda, Catch News, MotorScribes, Indian Express Group, India Today Group, The Guardian, Outlook, Reuters, PTI, ANI, The Next Web, Trak.in, Bloomberg, Inc42, The News Minute, TechCrunch, Engadget, Social Cops, 91mobiles, The Better India, ScoopWhoop, Finimize, Milaap, SME Times, VakilSearch, Factly, India Infoline, North-east today, Autoblog, CillyPoint and Product Hunt

Inshorts CEO and Co-founder Azhar Iqubal said, “Inshorts was built on the premise of keeping its users informed by providing them with a simple, easy and built-for-mobile user interface. As we scale in terms of content and user base, we are opening up the Inshorts platform for Content Publishers across the board to help them take advantage of our growth.”

On the company’s decision to onboard e-commerce players to share branded content, Iqubal adds - “Our monetisation roadmap is going to be based on combining brand centric content with the power of personalisation. In effect, we hope to solve the problem brands face in reaching the right customers. Brand partnerships like these are the first steps in that direction and the response from our users has also been very encouraging.”

“In the next 6 months, we hope to scale our user base beyond 10 million users and launch a slew of personalisation features wherein we are able to serve the most relevant content to users based on their content consumption behaviour, age, gender and location. We have already rolled out an intuitive personalised news feed for all the users which is serving them content selection powered by an AI 
technology based recommendation engine.

With over 3 million downloads and a rating of 4.6 on Android playstore, Inshorts serves about a billion page views every month. The app also generates about a million clicks for detailed stories which help to generate traffic to the mobile websites of its partners.

Commenting on the partnership with Inshorts, Sportskeeda Founder and CEO Porush Jain said, "Inshorts has an amazing user base, a large chunk of which has been mostly inaccessible to the existing media companies. These are power users who would like to stay informed without the hassle of having to go through 800-word write-ups. We are glad to reach these users."

Zomato SVP-Growth Pramod Rao, on the partnership, stated, "Inshorts has created a great platform to help users consume relevant and exciting local information and news on the go. We are very excited to partner with Inshorts to share some fun and interesting dining and ordering trends with their growing user base."

Backed by Tiger Global and the founders of Flipkart, Inshorts aims to become India’s first content unicorn with a billion users globally by 2020 and plans to release the app in more vernacular languages as well as in countries outside India before the end of 2016.

About Inshorts:

Inshorts is India's highest rated news app with about 3 million downloads on Android and iOS. The application was founded on 2013 by a team of 3 IITians - Azhar Iqubal, Anunay Arunav of IIT Delhi and Deepit Purkayastha of IIT Kharagpur, two of whom dropped out of college to build it. Currently, the app serves about a billion page views every month. Formerly called News in Shorts, the company rebranded itself as “Inshorts" and recently raised a Series B round of $20 million dollars from Tiger Global Venture.” In its new avatar, the application is transitioning from being a news aggregator to a content discovery platform, incorporating a broad spectrum of content forms like videos, infographics, podcasts, blogs and others. The app was also featured on Google’s top 50 apps for 2015.

ICICI Bank today announced the winners of ‘ICICI Appathon’, the country’s largest virtual mobile app development challenge by an Indian bank. The ‘Grand Finale’, held at the bank’s headquarters in Mumbai, saw Mohit Talwadiya from Bengaluru, Yethapu Parthasaradhi Reddy from Singapore and Samyag S. Shah from Pune take home the top honours for developing next generation mobile applications. The eminent jury chose the top three winners from over 2,000 participants including a large number of entries from international developers and startups. The bank will incorporate the winning mobile innovations into its digital road map.             

The first winning application focused on conversational banking based on artificial intelligence and natural language processing. The other winning applications emphasized on enabling payments using digital keyboards and a chat messenger based banking app that uses artificial intelligence and natural language processing to simplify information, respectively. 

The jury comprised Mr. Rajiv Sabharwal, Executive Director, ICICI Bank; Mr. Anup Gupta, Managing Director, Nexus Venture Partners; Mr. Ashish Kumar, Vice President - Cloud, IBM Asia Pacific; and Mr. T.R. Ramachandran, Group Country Manager-India & South Asia, VISA.

Mr. Rajiv Sabharwal, Executive Director, ICICI Bank said, “It is encouraging to see the response that ‘ICICI Appathon’ has received. With India becoming the second largest market globally in terms of mobile subscribers as well as smartphones, we are witnessing a paradigm shift in consumer preference towards doing everything ‘on-the-go’, on the mobile phone. We introduced ‘ICICI Appathon’ to tap into the exceptional talent in developers, technopreneurs and technology startups in our country and across the globe. We are delighted to have got interesting ideas which we believe will enable development of breakthrough solutions, making mobile banking simpler than ever before. We believe that such programmes will further provide impetus to many more young developers to think ‘out-of-the-box’ and strengthen the Government's 'Digital India' mission.”

Added, jury member, Mr. Anup Gupta, Managing Director, Nexus Venture Partners, “It is indeed a pleasure to be part of this program and I congratulate ICICI Bank for this initiative. The Grand Finale had a good mix of diverse ideas across themes like payments, rural banking, SMEs and insurance among others. Technology is playing a central role in increasing reach and improving efficiency across financial services; and initiatives like these will go a long way in encouraging talent and innovation in the ecosystem.”

Said jury member, Mr. Ashish Kumar, Vice President - Cloud, IBM Asia Pacific, “The cloud is opening up new opportunities for app development by making it easier for developers to scale and incorporate data in ways that was never possible before. Together on an innovation journey, we partnered with ICICI to deliver unique experiences to its clients. The partnership embraces the contribution from developers, students and technology enthusiast to create next generation banking applications.  Bringing together the best of IBM technology and depth of expertise, we will support the bank in its mission to develop innovative applications for its customers and propel it into the digital era.”

Added, jury member, Mr. TR Ramachandran, Group Country Manager, India and South Asia, Visa, “Visa sees opening-up access to our global network as an opportunity to foster innovation in payments and global commerce. With Visa’s rich set of APIs we are excited how the open platforms can support our clients, industry partners and the developer community to fuel payment innovation. ICICI Appathon saw large participation from the start-up and student communities and it was very encouraging to hear some of the ideas that will help move the industry forward.”

All participants were judged on five criteria - uniqueness of the proposition, functionality, business potential, user experience and scalability. The top three winners won a total prize money of over Rs 20 lakh along with a potential engagement opportunity with ICICI Bank. They will also be mentored by ICICI Bank and the partners of the programme, IBM and VISA. Additionally, winners of ‘ICICI Appathon’ will get fast-tracked entry into the '10,000 Startups' of NASSCOM, if they choose to apply for it. Moreover, two members of each winning team will also have access to 91springboard, a community of freelancers, startups and established businesses.

As ‘ICICI Appathon’ was available virtually on the cloud to a developer anywhere, participants from across the world took part in it. In India, over 40% of the entries came from non-metro cities like Nagpur, Coimbatore, Bhubaneswar, Jalandhar, Udaipur and Hubli among others. Further, it has also witnessed significant participation from women developers with close to one – sixth of entries from them. 

Hosted on the IBM Bluemix cloud based platform, ICICI Appathon offered a diverse set of over 50 APIs (Application Programme Interface), the largest set of Banking and Financial sector APIs in any Indian software development event. The APIs were from ICICI Bank and its group companies namely ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, ICICI Lombard General Insurance and ICICI Securities. As a first, payment APIs from 'Visa' and the 'Unified Payment Interface' API from NPCI were also available for the app development challenge. Participants had to create innovative working prototypes of mobile applications using these APIs.

ICICI Bank is the leading player in the Indian mobile banking industry with over Rs 66,000 crore worth of transactions from April 2015 to December 2015 (As per latest available RBI report). It was the first to launch a mobile banking application in India in 2008. iMobile, the mobile banking app, has been recently revamped with over 140 services, the most in the Indian banking industry. It’s ‘iBizz’ mobile banking application extends the proposition to SMEs and corporate customers. The bank also introduced India's first digital bank on mobile, 'Pockets'. This comprehensive application allows anyone, even those who are not customers of ICICI Bank to instantly download, fund it from any bank account and use it. 'Pockets' is also the world's first mobile application to integrate mVISA payment solution that enables QR code based payments in the country. It also has a slew of solutions for peer-to-peer payments including those on social profiles like WhatsApp, email, phone and by tapping two smartphones using the Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. In a short span of time, 'Pockets' has over 3.3 million downloads; over 75% of them are new to the bank. ICICI Bank recently also unveiled, ‘touch&pay’, the country’s first contactless mobile payment solution on ‘Pockets’ to facilitate in – store payments from smartphones.

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About ICICI Bank: ICICI Bank Ltd (NYSE:IBN) is a leading bank in India with consolidated total assets of US $ 135.3 billion at December 31, 2015. ICICI Bank's subsidiaries include India's leading private sector insurance companies and among its largest securities brokerage firms, mutual funds and private equity firms. ICICI Bank's presence currently spans 17 countries, including India.

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Idea Cellular has selected Nokia to provide the technology for its 4G LTE rollout in three of its key regional circles – Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Haryana. With Nokia’s lean and flexible Single RAN site solution, Idea Cellular will be able to optimize its investments and deliver a superior mobile broadband experience,with faster speeds and better smartphone performance for its subscribers.

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Under the agreement, Idea Cellular will deploy Nokia’s unique Single RANtechnology, which enables simultaneous 2G/3G/4G operation onone platform. Nokia will also support the modernization and expansion of Idea Cellular’s core network and operational support systemsto support the 4G LTE rollout,along with professional services for network deployment, network planning and optimization, system integration and supervisory managed services support.

Furthermore, Nokia will enable Idea Cellular to modernize and expand its current 2G and 3G radio access networks and core network infrastructure, spread across six2G circles and four 3G circles where Nokia equipment has been deployed in Idea Cellular’s network.

Overview of products and services to be delivered by Nokia:

• Network Planning and Optimization, Systems Integration and Network Implementation services to ensure high network quality and a swift rollout

• Supervisory Managed Services for training and knowledge transfer to Idea Cellular’soperations team

• Nokia’s Single RAN Advanced solutionbased on energy-efficient, high-capacity Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station

• Nokia Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and Subscriber Data Management platform,  which are foundational elements for the management, enforcement and delivery of an enhanced customer experience

• Self Organizing Networks (SON) software features for more network efficiency

• NetAct, a virtualized OSS, will be updated for effective and consolidated configuration, monitoring, management and optimization of Idea Cellular’s network

Himanshu Kapania, Managing Director, Idea Cellular, said: “We were looking for a solution which can support multiple radio technologies simultaneously on a single platform. We found it in Nokia’s Single RAN solution,complimented by its energy-efficient and flexible site solutions. Our excellent partnership with Nokia now enters a new phase as we launch 4G LTE services to bring a superior experience to our customers.”

Sandeep Girotra, head of India Market, Nokia: “As Idea Cellular’s preferred technology partner in 2G, 3G, and now in 4G, we will continue to support them by providing new technologies and capabilities for superior network quality.Nokia’s global experience in deploying 4G LTE networks will enable Idea Cellular to deliver an enhanced customer experience across its circles”.

About Idea Cellular

IDEA Cellular is India’s 3rd largest national mobile operator, with over 170 million subscribers. With traffic in excess of 2 billion minutes a day, Idea ranks among the Top 6 country operators in the world. Using the latest in technology, Idea provides world-class service delivery through the most extensive network of customer touch points. Idea is listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

IDEA Cellular is an Aditya Birla Group Company, India's first truly multinational corporation. The Group ranks Number 4 globally and Number 1 in the Asia Pacific in the 2011 Top Companies for Leaders (TCFL) study conducted by Aon Hewitt, Fortune (the Global Business Magazine) and the RBL Group. It operates in 36 countries, and is anchored by more than 120,000 employees belonging to 42 nationalities. More information on Idea Cellular is available at www.ideacellular.com

and on the Aditya Birla Group at www.adityabirla.com

About Nokia

Nokia is a global leader in the technologies that connect people and things. Powered by the innovation of Bell Labs and Nokia Technologies, the company is at the forefront of creating and licensing the technologies that are increasingly at the heart of our connected lives. 

With state-of-the-art software, hardware and services for any type of network, Nokia is uniquely positioned to help communication service providers, governments, and large enterprises deliver on the promise of 5G, the Cloud and the Internet of Things. http://nokia.com

- 125 million population covered

- Deployed over 14,000 4G sites

Idea Cellular, India’s fastest growing telecom operator, accomplished the fastest roll-out of 4G LTE services in 100 days in the country. After the company launched its 4G services in December, it has ramped up its presence to 575 towns, thus honoring the commitment made. This successful roll-out comes as a testimony of Idea’s focus towards delivering on its promise to the consumers. Currently available in over 575 towns across its 10 leading circles, Idea also becomes the first 4G broadband service provider in 250 towns out of these 575. With this Idea Cellular, is now servicing over 125 million users with its world-class 4G LTE services, built on a strong foundation of 14,000+ 4G sites across the country.

Idea also continues its successful 3G journey and has built a solid foundation of 22,000 3G cell sites since the last 2 years, adding 28,500 new sites to create an infrastructure of over 50,000 sites.  Idea has expanded its 3G services on the most efficient 900 MHz band which has high-caliber transmission and propagation capabilities,to create a jam-free, high-speed, superior indoor internet coverage network providing additional data capacity to users in Delhi, and select cities of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

Idea’s 4G and 3G customers now have a better mobile telephony experience while accessing services like video telephony, mobile TV, video on demand, music downloads, online gaming, amongst many others.

Idea is the fastest growing telecom operator with an overall RMS of 18.9% as of Q3FY16 report of TRAI.Idea has 6.1 million 4G devices, nearly 6% of its subscriber base in these 10 telecom service areas, registered on its network. In comparison, on an All India basis, Idea has nearly 48.6 million customers owning 3G devices (approx. 28% of EoP) and over 9.8 million customers with 4G devices (approx. 5% of EoP).

About IDEA Cellular

IDEA Cellular is India’s 3rd largest national mobile operator, with over 170 million subscribers. With traffic in excess of 2 billion minutes a day, Idea ranks among the Top 6 country operators in the world. Using the latest in technology, Idea provides world-class service delivery through the most extensive network of customer touch points. Idea is listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

Idea was recognized as the Outstanding Company of the Year at CNBC TV18 India Business Leader Awards 2015, voted by investors as one of Asia’s Best Companies in 2015 by Finance Asia in the categories of Best Managed Public Companies, Corporate Governance & Investor Relations. Brand Idea continued to win accolades for its marketing & advertising prowess in 2015. Idea’s ‘No UlluBanaoing’ campaign has won marketing effectiveness and strategy awards nationally and at the APAC region, the Jay Chiat Award in New York along with WARC Grand Prix in Asia.

IDEA Cellular is an Aditya Birla Group Company, India's first truly multinational corporation. The Group ranks Number 4 globally and Number 1 in the Asia Pacific in the 2011 Top Companies for Leaders (TCFL) study conducted by Aon Hewitt, Fortune (the Global Business Magazine) and the RBL Group. It operates in 36 countries, and is anchored by more than 120,000 employees belonging to 42 nationalities. More information on Idea Cellular is available at www.ideacellular.com and on the Aditya Birla Group at www.adityabirla.com

In BUSY 16, User can now manage both Enquiry Management (pre-sales) and Support Management (post-sales) processes efficiently. Enquiry Management helps users to keep track of calls received for product enquiry and record further actions taken on them including details of executives who have handled the call. Support management helps keep record of support provided to the existing Customers via any medium, i.e. phone call, SMS, Email, online support and so on. Major highlight of the support feature is that a User can effortlessly track complete Warranty and AMC details of product sold to the customers.

With BUSY 16, User can easily create and implement any type of scheme in BUSY such as Buy 2 get 1 free, extra discount for purchase more than a specified quantity and so on. Schemes can be applied for a given date range like festivals or for a given time period like Happy Hours.

Purchase Indent feature helps manufacturing units plan their material requisition properly. For other companies, this feature helps in tracking the consumables required in various departments and their delivery afterwards.

BUSY 16 comes with a powerful Party Dashboard which displays various details of a Party on a single screen. Details such as party balance, address details, last transactions, pending bills, pending orders, pending Warranties/AMC and a lot of other information can be configured easily to suit User’s requirement. This party dashboard can be invoked at the time of data entry and helps user in taking smart business decisions.

BUSY 16 comes in three editions with each edition addressing needs of a specific target group within MSMEs. Basic Edition for traders & distributors requiring basic features, Standard Edition for traders, retailers & manufacturers requiring basic feature plus manufacturing & trading excise and Enterprise Edition packed with complete business management solutions, essential for smooth functioning of small & medium enterprises.

Speaking on the occasion Dinesh Kumar Gupta, Managing Director, Busy Infotech Pvt. Ltd says, “In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business scenario, companies critically need to integrate people, information and processes in order to run their businesses effectively and efficiently.  They also need to collate, analyse and interpret various streams of organizational data in order to gain meaningful insights into their operations across diverse functions. BUSY 16 – The complete business management software for SMEs, enable you to overcome such business challenges.”

“BUSY 16 is a sought-after business solution across geographies, industry verticals and customer segments like FMCG, Retail, Manufacturing, Distribution and Service.  With small and medium enterprises as its Customer base, BUSY takes pride in offering comprehensive & leading-edge business solutions to augment your business growth.” he further added.

Price: On Request

Contact: info@busy.in

Mobile No.: 85109-93939

About BUSY Infotech Private Limited:

- Currently covering over 300 towns; to exit FY16 with nearly 550 towns. Aim to cover 750 towns with 4G LTE services by  June’16 in these 10 telecom circles

- Idea has 6.1 million 4G devices, nearly 6% of its subscriber base in these 10 telecom service areas

Idea Cellular, one of the largest Indian telecom operators, today announced the launch of its high speed 4G LTE services across 28 towns of its leadership market Maharashtra & Goa, covering major towns of Nagpur and Ahmednagar. With this launch, the company has delivered on its promise to launch its 4G LTE services in 10 circles within FY16, which covers 50% of Indian Mobility market but over 60% of Idea’s revenue.

Starting Dec 23^rd, 2015 Idea rolled out its 4G LTE services in 4 circles of south - Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu & Chennai, 3 major circles of north – Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, Punjab and Haryana in February, followed by extension of services to 2 other circles Orissa and North East, and now in Maharashtra and Goa. Presently available in over 300 towns, Idea aims to exit FY16 with its 4G LTE services covering over 550 towns in these 10 circles, and plans to extend the 4G footprint to over 750 towns by June 2016.

Commenting on the successful rollout of services, Mr. Ambrish Jain, Deputy Managing Director, Idea Cellular said, “Beginning Dec 23, we have rapidly expanded our 4G LTE services in these 10 markets in a record time frame of just 3 months. We have revised our capex guidance for financial year 2016 from Rs.65 billion to Rs.75 billion mainly on account of accelerated 4G capex and associated fiber rollout and are fully geared up now to grow our presence, strengthen our portfolio and make more people join the digital bandwagon.”

Idea is the fastest growing telecom operator with an overall RMS of 18.9% as of Q3FY16 report of TRAI. Idea has 6.1 million 4G devices, nearly 6% of its subscriber base in these 10 telecom service areas, registered on its network. In comparison, on an All India basis, Idea has nearly 48.6 million customers owning 3G devices (approx. 28% of EoP) and over 9.8 million customers with 4G devices (approx. 5% of EoP).

Commenting on the partnerships and marketing campaign, Mr. Sashi Shankar, Chief Marketing Officer, Idea Cellular said, “We have taken a holistic approach in order to increase the uptake of this high speed mobile data offering called 4G LTE. Partnerships with leading content aggregators, smartphone vendors, Ecommerce biggies and the launch of our customized 4G website is our first step ahead in the direction of augmenting the usage of mobile data services. With the rapid expansion currently taking place, we will soon be rolling out a nation-wide, 360 degree 4G marketing campaign to up the level of engagement with the target group.”

About IDEA Cellular

IDEA Cellular is India’s 3rd largest national mobile operator, with over 170 million subscribers. With traffic in excess of 2 billion minutes a day, Idea ranks among the Top 6 country operators in the world. Using the latest in technology, Idea provides world-class service delivery through the most extensive network of customer touch points. Idea is listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

Idea was recognized as the Outstanding Company of the Year at CNBC TV18 India Business Leader Awards 2015, voted by investors as one of Asia’s Best Companies in 2015 by Finance Asia in the categories of Best Managed Public Companies, Corporate Governance & Investor Relations. Brand Idea continued to win accolades for its marketing & advertising prowess in 2015. Idea’s ‘No Ullu Banaoing’ campaign has won marketing effectiveness and strategy awards nationally and at the APAC region, the Jay Chiat Award in New York along with WARC Grand Prix in Asia.

IDEA Cellular is an Aditya Birla Group Company, India's first truly multinational corporation. The Group ranks Number 4 globally and Number 1 in the Asia Pacific in the 2011 Top Companies for Leaders (TCFL) study conducted by Aon Hewitt, Fortune (the Global Business Magazine) and the RBL Group. It operates in 36 countries, and is anchored by more than 120,000 employees belonging to 42 nationalities. More information on Idea Cellular is available at www.ideacellular.com and on the Aditya Birla Group at www.adityabirla.com

Eros’ epic historical drama directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali Bajirao Mastani won a grand total of 12 awards at the Zee Cine Awards including Best Director (Jury) - Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Best Actor Male (Jury) - Ranveer Singh, Best Film (Jury), Best Actress (Viewers' Choice) - Deepika Padukone, Best Cinematography - Sudeep Chatterjee, Best Action - Sham Kaushal, Best Sound Design, Best Product Design, Best VFX - Prasad Sutar, Best Background Score - Sanchit Balhara, Best Playback (Female) - Shreya Goshal for Mohe Rang Do Laal and Best Choreography - Ganesh Acharya for 'Malhari'. 

Salman Khan won the Best Actor (Viewers' Choice) for Bajrangi Bhaijaan, the highest grosser of 2015, which scooped Best Film (Viewers' Choice) along with the award for Best Actor in a Comic role - Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Best Debutant (Female) that went to Harshali Malhotra.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui also took the award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for Badlapur and Bela Seshe won the Best Film under the Bengali film category.

With an unparalleled number of critically and commercially successful films this year, Eros International not only dominated the box office charts with the highest number of top-grossing films of 2015 but has also taken the awards season by storm, bagging over 60 awards for their films in various categories at all prestigious award platforms such as Stardust, Sony Guild, Screen, Filmfare, Zee Cine Awards and the 10th Asian Film Awards. 2015 is definitely Eros International’s year of glory as appreciation and awards for its films continue to pour in.

About Eros International Media Ltd (Eros International)

Eros International Media Ltd. (BSE Script Code: 533261, NSE Script Code: EROS MEDIA) is a leading global company in the Indian film entertainment industry that acquires, co-produces and distributes Indian films across all available formats such as Cinema, Television and Digital new media. Eros International is part of Eros International Plc, which became the first Indian media Company to raise capital and be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Eros International has experience of over three decades in establishing a global platform for Indian cinema. The Company has a competitive advantage through its extensive and growing movie library comprising of over 2,000 films, which include Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and other regional language films. Eros International has built a dynamic business model by combining the release of new films every year with the exploitation of its film library.

For further information please visit: www.erosintl.com

To heighten the passion of the moment, n-gage, the world’s first 360 degree lifestyle chat-app has introduced a selection of special Valentine’s themed n-cards and n-stickers to help you declare your true emotions.

Flirt with a whole spectrum of different ways to communicate with your loved ones on n-gage.  n-cards and n-stickers can be fully personalised and sent with image, audio or text - not just to n-gage contacts,but also those on WhatsApp, Facebook, SMS, Email and more.  The appalso offers an extensivecolour palette for you to handwrite, draw, sketch and add fun accessories to your chats with Doodle Plus.  You can even send a personalised video message to express yourself.

Mr. Ajit Patel, CEO & Founder of n-gage comments, “They say words are overrated, but I disagree. There is nothing sweeter than a few carefully chosen words said from the heart. Added to a creative wrap of personalise demotions when chatting and you’ve got yourself a genuine gift that will melt your Valentine’s heart.”

Why not use the language of love to impress your darling by translating your outgoing and incoming chats.  When you can choose from 45 languages, it’s true what they say; “Love has no barriers”.

n-gage enriches user experience by providing features that help youstay connected with loved ones regardless of whether they have a smartphone or not.  The app is available for use on Android, iOS, PC and tablet.

About n-gage (www.n-gage.com):

n-gage, a 360 degree Lifestyle Chat-app was recently launched in India by Mr. Ajit Patel, CEO & Founder of n-gage. India is the first market for n-gage, a single app with features and functions that aim to change the way people communicate. It is the world’s first app that enables users with or without a Smartphone to make 1 to 1 or group video calls and send rich personalised messages across other social media and messaging apps. 

Unlike other apps, as soon as the user joins, they can start sending rich personalised messages and have video calls with family and friends who do not have n-gage. Through features like n-Stickers, n-Cards, Chat Makeovers and more, users will be able to enhance their messages with rich personalisation. n-gage doesn’t stop here; it enables chats to stay private, with the app offering an expansive range of privacy features to suit individual’s needs. With features like ‘Schedule’, users will never miss out on an occasion or event. n-gage contains unique features like ‘Know’, which enables one to improve knowledge on lifestyle and health.

n-gage enables its users to connect with family and friends from around the world in over 45 languages. Users can share messages, doodles, and attachments on various other social platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Emails and SMS, without requiring the other person to download the app. Also unlike other group chats, with n-gage users can create groups with up to 300 participants from their contact lists to enjoy multiple conversations under one group. With this, n-gage users can share multimedia files and even exit several group conversations without leaving the group. 

They showcased their fresh ‘Elegant Bridal’, ‘Indo-Western’ & ‘Classic Evening’ collection for the first time in Mumbai. The designs varied from Bling Royal Golden wedding gowns to elegant pure white net dresses. A special cocktail collection featured modern and contemporary yet traditional wear. We saw a stunning collection of techniques of hand embroidery like cutwork, zardozi, knotting. We also witnessed the ‘Silk Route Collection’ by Kanchan, who came all the way from Dubai to showcase her master craftsmanship with reinterpretation of silk.

Present at the event to witness the fabulous collection were socialites, models, actors & people from the fashion industry including Dolly Thakore, Navneet Kaur Dhillon, Manasi Scott, Nisha Harale, Taaha Shah, Neha Ahuja, Vikram Bawa, Maryam Zakaria, Achla Sachdev, Neeraj Gaba, Director Amit Khanna amongst others.

6Degree, the quintessential fashion platform, was launched at the Lakme Fashion Week in 2014. The online platform enables professionals from the fashion ecosystem to connect and collaborate with new business opportunities, launch brands and showcase their creations. In a growing global fashion scene, 6Degree is a talent partner to fashion events that allows designers to showcase world over, spreading the reach and visibility of their creativity. The association with multiple events across India and Pan Asia marks the first step towards accomplishing a vision to encourage the showcase of fashion talent across multiple geographies.

Speaking at the occasion, Nikhil Hegde, Co-Founder & CEO of 6Degree said, "It has been a constant endeavour for 6Degree to provide a platform for emerging fashion talent for continued business growth, both in terms of their branding and sales. The opportunity for the 7 designers to launch their collection at Kashish InFiore, in the presence of celebrated media and curated clientele is a wonderful launch pad." Amit Bhardwaj, Co-Founder & COO of 6Degree said, "There is a huge talent pool in the fashion space and it is important to work with this talent and showcasing them to the world. At 6Degree, we have worked with over 1000 designers and are always on the lookout to see the best that can offered to build their brand."

6Degree in association with NDTV Indian roots has now launched one of India’s largest fashion accelerator programs that enables budding designers to have access to the best facilities, mentoring and opportunities to retail & showcase at fashion weeks. This talent nurturing program has setup working spaces at Gurgaon and Goa, soon extending facilities across multiple cities.

At the event hosted by Mr. Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group were India’s key decision makers the caliber of Shri. Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister Roads & Highways, Shri Prakash Javadekar, Minister of State for Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Shri. Ravi Shankar Prasad, Honourable Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Shri. Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Railways, Shri. Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Union Minister for Civil Aviation and Shri. Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Minister of State (IC) Ministry of Skills and Development.

Mahindra’s Racing program embodies Mahindra’s growing technical expertise and increased commitment to racing which is helping to build recognition and admiration for the Mahindra brand globally. Both the M2Electro and MGP30 compete at the very highest level of international motorsport in the Formula E electric racing car championship, and MotoGP world motorcycle racing championship respectively. 

Jewellery is the most preferred & common choice for love-gifting. As such, there is immense challenge lying before jewellers to pick the best for their consumers. To be able to make a killing, jewellers have the challenge before them to carve the best heart-designs for ‘valentiners’ to get their attention! With too many options before them, it also becomes challenging and perhaps tough for buyers to select the best. Candere understands these marketing challenges faced by both - the sellers and buyers. For that reason, Candere has endeavoured to carve the best heart designs and also non-heart designs but adhering to Valentine’s’ concepts and preferences.

Still thinking about ‘how to propose’? Stop thinking and get into action! Your friends have already completed their Valentine purchasing, why do you want to be left behind? Perhaps your partner has picked the most endearing “surprise” for you; what are you waiting for? We know that women love surprises and pampering. We aim to create an enjoyable and pleasurable shopping experience. Candere has it all for making your Valentine’s Day special: engraving, inscribing, proposal pendants & finger print rings, heart-jewellery, loving bespoke designs that will enthral you just by their visual appeal! So irresistible, you can’t just keep staring, you will want to own it and flaunt it too. Flaunting is the best way to convey that you have ‘accepted’ a proposal and to convey that you are a proud owner of a Candere jewellery piece.

Not only that, Candere also engages with their audience, interacts with their clients and congregates with their buyers! We remember your birthdays, anniversaries, special days and make sure to celebrate it with you. We are aware that there are several questions, doubts, myths and apprehensions running in your minds; after all it is about expensive luxurious jewellery and about your hard earned money; we are glad to address your queries. Candere is a premium jewellery store, operating on digital platforms and online channels. Candere designs, delivers & curates diamond, gemstone and gold jewellery for all jewellery lovers pan India and also overseas. We have customer-oriented and shopping-friendly policies - buyback, EMI, secure and efficient delivery, free shipping, best deals, hassle-free payment gateways and more.

You can buy your loved ones, happiness & joy; for sure!

Tata Motors conceptualized and introduced a new Indian Truck Driver Race selection and training program based on the company’s strategic objective of making the profession of truck driving aspirational and at the same time act as a catalyst to induct drivers into the commercial vehicles profession. These Indian Truck Drivers will be selected from a pool of truck drivers who are employed with Tata Motors key customers all over the country. In all, Tata Motors will have 12 Indian truck drivers selected to race at the T1 PRIMA TRUCK RACING CHAMPIONSHIP 2016. 

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Ravindra Pisharody, Executive Director, Commercial Vehicle Business Unit, said, “We at Tata Motors are delighted to host season III of the T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship, a much-awaited calendar event and one of the most pioneering in the country’s commercial vehicle industry & India’s motorsports history. Ever since it was first introduced in 2014, T1 has proved to be a great platform to showcase the prowess of the Indian commercial vehicles industry and that of Tata Motors, and Season III presents us with a great opportunity to launch our next big initiative – Indian Race Truck drivers.”

Mr. Ravi Pisharody further added, “Hand-picked through a rigorous driver training and selection program from a pool of commercial vehicle drivers, we are proud to have collaborated with our customers for a  shared vision in promoting the profession of truck driving. We are excited and honored to have these individuals as the newest members of the T1 PRIMA TRUCK RACING CHAMPIONSHIP.”

The T1 PRIMA TRUCK RACING CHAMPIONSHIP is organized by MMSC (Madras Motor Sports Club) and is inscribed on the calendars of FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) and FMSCI (the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India) making the event truly global.

The FIA is the governing body for world motor sport and the federation of the world’s leading motoring organizations. One of the core responsibilities of the FIA is the development of motor sport worldwide. Through its national member clubs the FIA is involved in every level of motor sport and its remit extends to the millions of amateurs and professionals who enjoy motor sport in all of its variety. The FMSCI is a long-standing member of the FIA and is the only national motor sport federation recognized by the Government of India, for the promotion and control of motor sport in India, and is affiliated to the prestigious Indian Olympic Association.

On race day, there will be two race categories –

SUPER CLASS – Comprising of Indian race truck drivers

PRO CLASS – Comprising of internationally acclaimed drivers, with proven expertise in the field of Truck Racing, like the British Truck Racing and European Truck Racing championships

Tata Motors, the country’s largest commercial vehicles manufacturer brought the popular motorsport of truck racing to India in 2014, with the last T1 PRIMA TRUCK RACING CHAMPIONSHIP held in March 2015, having witnessed over 50,000 cheering enthusiasts.

About the Tata PRIMA

A multiple award-winning range of trucks from Tata Motors, the Tata PRIMA is today available in different trims, including multi-axle trucks, tractor-trailers and tippers, apt for several applications, thus meeting varied end-user requirements, with its power, sustainable speed, safety and reliability, best-in-class, aggregates, cabin features and comfort, was uncompromisingly designed for long-distance/ hours of transportation. 

Besides focusing on the mechanics of the vehicle, the uniqueness of the Tata PRIMA is that its cab which focuses on driver comfort. The cockpit of the Tata PRIMA is both functional and visually ergonomic with a separation in terms of the working and living area. The cabin is air-conditioned, with roomie occupants’ space, includes reclining seats, armrests, an adjustable steering system, a music system and Global Positioning System (GPS) as a standard feature.

About Tata Motors

Tata Motors Limited is India’s largest automobile company, with consolidated revenues of INR 2,62,796 crores (USD 42.04 billion) in 2014-15. Through subsidiaries and associate companies, Tata Motors has operations in the UK, South Korea, Thailand, South Africa and Indonesia. Among them is Jaguar Land

Rover, the business comprising the two iconic British brands. It also has an industrial joint venture with Fiat in India.  With over 8 million Tata vehicles plying in India, Tata Motors is the country’s market leader in commercial vehicles and among the top in passenger vehicles. Tata cars, buses and trucks are being marketed in several countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia, South America, Australia, CIS and Russia.

(www.tatamotors.com; also follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TataMotors)

- Targeting 35,000 sales outlets and 180 official service centers in India in 2016

- F1 - the Selfie Expert with “silk metal” back available in golden/rose gold colors with 4G VoLTE at Rs 15,990

- F1 Plus – the high spec variant of camera-focused model F1 will be available in April at Rs. 26,990

- David Richardson, Chief Executive, ICC and Ace Photographer Rohan Shrestha present at launch 

Signifying the growing importance of mobile photography globally, OPPO Mobiles, a leading global technology brand, is targeting for a year of rising in India. The strategies include emphasizing its continuous focus on mobile photography via “OPPO Camera Phone”, and the launch of the “Selfie Expert” F1 priced at Rs.15,990. The F1 Plus, a high spec variant of the F1 with even more sophisticated camera functions, will be available at Rs. 26,990 later in April. Also, OPPO will further expand its offline channels and is targeting 35,000 sales outlets and 180 official service centers to achieve radical development in India in 2016.

Emphasis on “OPPO Camera Phone” for further brand differentiation

As of late 2015, the OPPO brand has been registered in 140 countries and is operating in over 20 markets worldwide. In 2015, OPPO has sold around 50 million smartphones globally, up 67% year on year, with over 3,000 researchers involved in developing innovative technologies as well as high quality and iconic products.

Nowadays, smartphones are taking over as personal cameras which makes camera as the most important factor for smartphone buyers in the future. For OPPO, it has constantly focusing on mobile photography. In 2008, when OPPO launched its first feature phone A103, it had the best photography performance in the segment. In 2012, OPPO integrated the first-ever beautify function into Ulike 2, followed by many brands later. To capture amazing selfies, OPPO invented world’s first rotating camera on its N series, namely the N1 and the N3. OPPO also created the first Ultra HD feature capable of shooting 50MP photos in 2014, and later the first Screen Flash feature in early 2015.

OPPO scores were almost doubled in terms of preference for camera functions compared to other global brands in a research conducted by Nielson in the first half of 2015. The accumulation of its past legacy of mobile photography technology, the increasing consumer demand towards it and the high recognition of OPPO camera functions make it very natural for OPPO to emphasize on “OPPO Camera Phone”. As a first step, OPPO has already announced that it would release the camera-focused F series early this year.

“By officially announcing our emphasis on ‘Camera Phone’, OPPO reiterates the focus on mobile camera technology”, Sky Li, OPPO Global VP, MD of International Mobile Business and President of OPPO India, said. “This also reflects our long term commitment to the Indian market and our resolution to grow in India.”

OPPO F1, the first product of the newly announced F series, was unveiled in the presence of David Richardson, Chief Executive, International Cricket Council (ICC) and Ace Photographer Rohan Shrestha here today.

Dubbed as the “Selfie Expert”, the F1 features a standout 8 MP front-facing camera with a wide f/2.0 aperture lens and a 1/4-inch sensor, a sophisticated Pure Image 2.0+ photography platform offering OPPO’s Beautify 3.0 feature, OPPO’s patented Screen Flash to make snapping selfies in low-light conditions, and can shoot selfies using hand gestures and spoken commands, ensuring stunning selfies in all conditions.

The F1 also features a 13 MP rear camera with an ISOCELL sensor, the phase detection autofocus (PDAF) with a focus time of just 0.1s, and the anti-shake optimization feature which enables the camera to automatically select the clearest image from a huge buffer of image data the moment the shutter button is pressed.

The F1 is specially designed with powerful software and hardware to make capturing stunning selfies a breeze, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 series Octa-core processor with 3GB RAM and 16GB ROM, all backed by OPPO’s spectacular build quality with a silk feeling metal panel.

OPPO also offers one more surprise for Indian consumers who pursue supreme photography performance, by announcing that the F1 Plus, a high spec variant of the F1 with a 5.5” FHD Screen, a RAM as big as 4GB and even more sophisticated front camera photography performance, will be available inApril at Rs 26,990.

2016: OPPO’s year of rising in India

In 2016, OPPO India is targeting a radical development and views this year to be the year of rising. To achieve that, the company will not only have the F1 and the F1 Plus, but extend its efforts to areas of marketing, distribution channels and service policies.

OPPO has renewed its brand association with Bollywood superstars Hrithik Roshan and Sonam Kapoor earlier this month to further accelerate its marketing campaign in South Asia Region. OPPO has entered into a 3-year partnership with FC Barcelona and recently announced its Official Global Partnership with International Cricket Council (ICC) for the mobile phone category for four years starting 2016.

David Richardson, Chief Executive of ICC, said, “Both cricket and OPPO connect people in an amazing way. I am delighted that the ICC is a part of the F1 launch. OPPO is known worldwide for innovation and we are looking forward to an exciting partnership in the years to come, an association that will, through ICC’s events, bring fans together from around the world, creating an unforgettable experience for all involved.”

The company will also expand its offline sales outlets to 35,000 and target 180+ service centers across the country. Additionally, OPPO has also announced a 30-day replacement period and 24-month warranty policy for every OPPO product sold across India.

About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global technology brand dedicated to providing consumers across the Americas, Africa, Europe, Oceania, and Asia with pioneering products that never fail to inspire and excite. At OPPO we design, manufacture, and promote our own products, combining innovative technology with unique design, to ensure our customers always receive the best.

Founded in 2004, OPPO quickly proved itself in the market with its intense obsession to details. Each OPPO product encompasses a carefully selected array of attributes to specifically cater for users, combining impressive features with elegant designs. After entering the mobile phone market in 2008, OPPO quickly expanded into overseas markets a year later. OPPO mobile phones are currently available in over 20 markets and offered for online purchase in over 50 additional countries, with the brand already registered in 140 countries as of late 2015.

But OPPO doesn’t stop there. Using our passion for design and commitment to new technologies, OPPO has made a big impact in the audio-visual market by offering world-renowned, premium Blu-ray players in the United States and across Europe.

Copyright © 2015 OPPO. Any information contained in this press release may be subject to change without prior notice. For our products and services, the only provisions for guarantee are stated in the warranties that accompany those products and services. Content in this press release do not constitute additional warranties. OPPO shall not be liable for any technical and editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

For more information, please visit:

Website: http://www.oppomobile.in/

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Scania will showcase the R580 with V8 engine - the most powerful on road truck. The Scania R580 was certified by ARAI under a brand new category named ‘puller’.

Scania India’s management team comprising Mr. Stefan Palskog, President, Scania India and Mr. Mikael Benje, Managing Director of Business Unit, Scania India, will formally launch the two new products, and highlight the company’s vision to deliver sustainable transport to the Indian Subcontinent.

Auto Expo is the biggest platform in the country for vehicle manufactures to display their products, and for B2B deals. Auto Expo is jointly organised by the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

Date: February 5-9, 2016

Venue: India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR

Event details: http://www.autoexpo-themotorshow.in/

Scania India

Scania has been represented in the Indian market since 2007. In 2011, Scania established the company Scania Commercial Vehicles India Pvt. Ltd.to strengthen its presence through sales to additional segments of the Indian commercial vehicle market and to widen its offer of Sustainable Transport Solutions. Scania has launched a range of on-road haulage truck models specially adapted for the Indian market –India’s most powerful puller the R 580V8 6x4, the G 460 6x4 and the G410 6x2 and also the off-road P 410 8x4 Mining and Coal Tipper. Scania has a partnership with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) in the Mining segment.

In the beginning of 2013 Scania launched a new bus range, Scania Metro link 12, 13.7 and 14.5 m to meet the growing need of Safer, Sustainable and Comfortable travelling. The new bus range is purpose-designed for luxury Intercity or Charter travels.

Scania has world class experience in mobility solutions run on biofuels and Scania brings this unique offer to India. Scania handed over the first ethanol run Green Bus in India to the city of Nagpur in August 2014. Public transport on ethanol buses is a cost effective way of reducing several of the city's environmental problems. The solutions developed create the necessary preconditions for comfortable commuting and also better living conditions in city centers, without requiring major investments in new infrastructure. With this ethanol bus, Scania also introduced an engine complying with Bharat stage 5, which is a huge step to minimize emissions. Biofuels is the sustainable solution for urban public transport available here and now.

The company inaugurated its first Industrial Facility in Narasapura, Bangalore, in October, 2013 and inaugurated its first bus plant in March 2015. With a collective investment of Rs. 3 billion, this facility serves as the centre of the company’s commercial operations in the country. The service workshop and a central parts warehouse, is housed at the same site.

Scania has a current production capacity of 2500 trucks and 1000 buses, and aims to double its capacity by 2020 with a target of selling 5000 trucks and 2500 buses annually. In next five years, Scania will also expand its employee pool to 1200 people at this facility.

Scania launched the company’s engines range in India in 2013. Scania has been establishing a network of dealers across the South and Western regions of India to support the customers with the best parts and service availability.

In India, Scania buses & trucks have been specially designed to meet local conditions and customer requirements, and are backed by world class service network and dealership in the country. Scania is delivering high quality Sustainable Transportation Solutions for India. At the same time Social, Environmental and Economic Sustainability is at the core of Scania’s offer.

For other press material and pictures, please visit www.scania.in/media.

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Travel Period: 01^st February – 12^th April 2016

Limited seats, offer available on First-Come-First-Served basis

Saluting the spirit of patriotism, SpiceJet today announced its Republic Day  sale with domestic sector one way base fare starting at Rs. 826 (plus applicable taxes) and international sector one way base fare starting at Rs. 3026 (plus applicable taxes). The discount offer is applicable on select flights across SpiceJet’s network (both domestic and international). 

The three-day sale launched today will be open for booking till midnight, 27 January, 2016, for travel between 01 February and 12 April, 2016. The offer is available on first-come-first-served basis, and seats per flight are limited.

Shilpa Bhatia, Senior VP Commercial, SpiceJet, said, “Honouring the spirit of patriotism and celebrating the flavour of oneness, we, at SpiceJet, are proud to announce our special Republic Day sale offer. This is yet another endeavor to ensure that we make air travel affordable for more Indians.”

Tickets under this offer are non-refundable (statutory taxes are refundable) though they are changeable with a change in fee and payment of the fare difference. Discount offers are not applicable on group bookings and infant bookings. Blackout dates are applicable.

Tickets for this sale can be booked on www.spicejet.com, SpiceJet’s official mobile app (iOS and Android), on online travel portals, through travel agents and all other channels. Flight schedule and timings are subject to regulatory approvals.

About SpiceJet Ltd:

SpiceJet is India’s #2 low fare airline that has made flying more affordable for more Indians than ever before. SpiceJet operates 293 daily flights to 40 destinations, including 34 domestic and 6 international ones.

SpiceJet connects its network with a fleet of 25 Boeing 737NG and 2 Airbus A320 family aircraft, along with 14 Bombardier Q-400s. The majority of SpiceJet’s fleet offers SpiceMAX, the most spacious economy class seating in India and perhaps the world, as an additional fee option.

Speaking on the occasion Deepika said, “It is one of the most elegant Tissot boutiques I have ever visited and of course the location is just perfect. True to the brand, everything here is state-of-the-art. One striking feature of this new look is the experiential zone that is very engaging. I am sure it will be a great way of adding many more members to our Tissot family.”

The boutique offers guests an informative and enjoyable experience with a broad watch selection from Tissot’s many collections; Touch Collection, T-Sport, T-Lady, T-Classic, Heritage, T-Gold, T-Pocket and Special Collections. A historical exhibition featuring vintage Tissot timepieces will also be on display.

It's the Swissness at the very heart of Tissot that makes the brand such a distinguished one. The + in the Tissot logo is the same as the Swiss flag, symbolising the quality and the reliability that watchmakers have proudly demonstrated since 1853. The innovative brand remains in its home in Le Locle in the Swiss Jura Mountains, keeping its Swiss identity at its core. Tissot watches are authentic and accessible, using special materials, advanced functionality and meticulous design detail to create pieces that are both precise and stylish.

The high calibre of the brand has been repeatedly recognised, as in its illustrious history Tissot has been named Official Timekeeper and Partner of the NBA, FIBA, CBA, MotoGP^TM, FIM World Superbike, AFL, RBS 6 Nations Rugby and the World Championships of cycling, fencing and ice hockey. Tissot, which sells its timepieces in more than 160 countries round the world, is a member of the Swatch Group, the world's largest watch producer and distributor of Swiss watches. As it continues to create pioneering creations, Tissot stands by its signature, "Innovators by Tradition." www.tissotwatches.com

- Range starts from the very basic Rs.1200 fan and goes beyond Rs.150, 000

- Targets sales of 5 lakh fans in 3 years

After making its presence felt in 14 countries across 4 continents, global consumer electronics brand and leader in the electric fan industry, Hayashi Electric Ltd., today announced its entry into India launching a new range of regular and premium electric fans in the country. The company’s regular fans range comprises of 12 models priced from Rs 1200 onwards whereas the super-premium luxury fans has 15 models priced around Rs.150, 000. The fans will be available across 1000 retail outlets and 10-15 key distributors across North, South and West India with exclusive distributors for the hi-end premium range. The company has earmarked a budget of 6-8% of its annual global turnover towards marketing and brand building activities in the country this year and is targeting a combined portfolio of 50 models in the coming months with a cumulative sales target of 5 lakh fans in 3 years in India.

Hayashi’s introductory range of fans consume less energy, provide high speed at low voltage and operate in a virtually noiseless fashion. The key USPs of Hayashi luxury fans is the style quotient as they come with 3 speed remote control and well balanced designed blades for maximum air delivery and powerful motor with silent operation. The fans complement all modern, traditional and transitional decor setups and is available in an assortment of different colours. They also enable superfast cooling owing to their speed and efficient air delivery functions.

The company has pledged to plant a tree for every fan sold in the country in-line with its global green initiative. Hayashi products are also packaged in recyclable material reinforcing the company’s commitment towards a greener and cleaner planet.

Mr. Ashish Narang, Chief Operating Officer- India, South East Asia and Middle East for Hayashi Electric limited said, “Our entry into India supports Hayashi’s strategic business decision and global growth strategy. The Indian market is estimated at 2.5 million fans per month and it is growing at about 10% per annum and hence it is a very important market for us. Especially since, inspite of being amongst the biggest market for fans, buyers here are still deprived of good quality hi-end fans, where the market focus is just on pricing and functionality. We are optimistic of filling this void with our superior quality products equipped with fantastic looks. ”

As a customer oriented brand, HAYASHI has got over 100 different models of ceiling fans and ventilating fans under different categories like Regular Ceiling Fans with metal body and plastic body, Decorative Fans, Bladeless Fans, Domestic and Industrial Ventilating Fans. More recently HAYASHI has ventured into Table, Pedestal and Wall fans (TPW) category apart from Appliances and Lightings. The company’s range of products also includes insect killers and lighting products.

About Hayashi Electric Ltd.:

Hayashi Electric Ltd. has been in business for last 15 years and in this short span of time the company which was predominately focusing on Europe and Middle East market has created a mark for itself and is today considered amongst the best fan companies.

The Global footprint boasts of presence in 14 countries across four continents. Hayashi is today synonymous with quality and style. It has been able to combine technology and beauty and today offers fans which add to the decor & ambience along with excellent air delivery. 

Traditionally, till 2014 each of the playschool and each center when organizing school functions like annual days or cultural events had the hassle of scouting for right vendors and tailors for the event and costumes. Things started changing as in 2015- RentSher provided the one stop shop for over a dozen playschools with costumes delivered to parents or at the school doorstep. With a large collection browsable online and also customized event management, RentSher also provided transparency and discoverability and finally economical prices.

Ms Preethi, Master Franchisee for Karnataka for Podar Jumbo Kids and Head of Karnataka Chapter, Early Childhood Association spoke of the partnership- “As a preschool brand, Podar Jumbo Kids, puts the safety of children foremost during planning for any event. We were very happy with the safety features and quality provided by Rentsher in terms of the costumes and other deliverables. We are happy to handover the entire logistics to Rentsher, leaving us free to take care of what is most important to us, our children!”

In general renting dresses and costumes is a better way to party-  “I moved to Bangalore in 2008 after spending a year at Oxford for my MBA study. On a student budget, I  used to rent a tuxedo for many formal occasions in Oxford. When I came back in Bangalore I searched for similar options  in the space of designer jewellery , sherwani , Tuxedo & western evening gowns for my wife but they were few and far ..” Recalls Harsh Dhand, CEO of RentSher. “The few shops/boutiques who were doing rentals were located at far corners of the city, renting them out meant visiting a shop thrice once for choosing second to pick it up and lastly to return it. ”

Fast forward 2016, start-ups such as www.RentSher.com are bringing  this market online. These online options have great variety, advance browsing, various sizes and end to end services including online booking in advance, home delivery and pick-ups. But most of all, by renting, instead of buying a dress that you would wear only once or twice anyways, customers are saving a huge amount of money.

“I am environmentally conscious person. So I try to live minimalistic, that means limited wardrobe. With that, every formal or traditional event meant a nightmare.” Quotes Ketaki who along with Abhijit had ideated RentSher. “But now which sharing economy culture growing in India, I can have largest wardrobe possible with faction of cost, both economically and environmentally."

The trend is not limited to Bangalore, known for its multi-cultural, tech savvy population. Karandeep Vohra who heads RentSher’s Delhi operations sees a similar trend in Delhi. “In the fashion circles of Delhi, repeating the dress is almost criminal. Once it’s tagged on the social networking sites it goes at the back of the closet for a good 2-3 years and then too it worn again amongst the same set of people.  There are only so many tuxedos, gowns, coats or  lehengas or sarees that one can afford to buy.” Karandeep quotes. “So options like RentSher are welcomed with both hands in national capital.”

Abhishek Pahuja, who owns an offline costume shop “Praksah Fancy Dress” is all for Rentsher – “Not only does it open another channel for my business the analytics provided by the team also help me understand what is trending and new on the block.” 

Home Credit’s offerings primarily consist of providing in-store financing (direct non-cash loans in retail outlets) to qualified customers looking to purchase home appliances, laptop/tablets, mobile phones and two-wheelers.

Announcing the campaign, Mr. Manu Pal, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, Home Credit India said “Home Credit is known to be an enabler of happiness & progress for people want to realise and live their dreams. More than half of our customers are first time borrowers, which reflects our efforts to become the lender of choice for previously underserved groups of the population who need access to trustworthy, and regulated sources of financing. We at Home Credit pride ourselves on being a responsible lender and an active participant in the communities in which we operate. India is a critical growth market for us and our steady growth till now gives us strength to realise our long-term objective to become the first and most trusted choice for consumer credit in India.”

The company has a presence in nearly 40 cities across 13 states of India. Home Credit India services its growing customer base of over 5 lakh in the country through a strong network of over 3,000 Points-of-Sale (PoS). The company is a part of Home Credit B.V., an international consumer finance provider with operations in 11 countries across Europe, Asia and North America.

The company is currently operating in Delhi NCR, Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Jaipur, Lucknow, Pune, Bhopal, Indore, Kanpur, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Jodhpur, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kota, Jabalpur, Kochi, Agra, Nagpur, Raipur, Surat, Nashik, Mysore, Madurai, Vizag and will soon be present in many more. Home Credit India is headquartered in Gurgaon and total employee strength is over 6,000 and growing.

About Home Credit India:

Home Credit India Finance Pvt. Ltd. is a leading consumer finance provider that is committed to drive credit penetration and financial inclusion by offering financial solutions that are simple, transparent and accessible to all. One of India’s leading Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), Home Credit India has its operations in nearly 40 cities across 13 states in the country. The company has a strong network of over 3,000 Points-of-Sale (PoS) where it services over 500,000 customers through a driven employee base of over 6,000. More information on Home Credit India is available at www.homecredit.co.in

Home Credit India is part of Home Credit B.V., an international consumer finance provider with operations in 11 countries across Europe and Asia. The group employs nearly 70,000 employees who have so far served nearly 50 million customers through the vast distribution network comprising over 175,000 points of sale, loan offices, branches and post offices. More information on HCBV is available at www.homecredit.net.

More information on HCBV is available at www.homecredit.net.

More information on Home Credit India is available at www.homecredit.co.in

- Will be available in 2 petrol derivatives; with 147 kW and class leading 177 kW power output  

- Bookings are now open at all authorised Jaguar retail outlets in India

- The All-New Jaguar XE will be the first aluminium-intensive monocoque product in the segment and is set to be the most advanced and refined sports saloon in its class 

- The All-New Jaguar XE has range of features such as Torque Vectoring by Braking, All Surface Progress Control (ASPC), Softgrain Windsor Leather Seats, Panoramic Sliding Sunroof, Interior Mood Lighting, Navigation System, 380 Watts Meridian^TM Sound System and  Surround Camera System

Jaguar Land Rover India Ltd. (JLRIL) today announced that the most advanced sports saloon, the All-New Jaguar XE, will be launched in India on 3^rd February 2016 in 2 petrol derivatives; with 147 kW and class leading 177 kW power output. Jaguar retailers are now formally accepting bookings of this exciting new addition to the Jaguar product portfolio in India.

Rohit Suri, President, Jaguar Land Rover India Ltd (JLRIL), said: “The All-New Jaguar XE displays levels of innovation never seen before in this segment. Coming from an impeccable lineage of extraordinary Jaguar sports saloons, we are confident that XE’s thrilling performance and dynamic design will set a new standard for excellence and will be a game changer in the segment. The launch of All-New Jaguar XE in petrol in February this year will flag-off our journey to enter into a new territory and mark a significant milestone in the expansion of Jaguar’s product offering in India.”

Jaguar Product Portfolio in India

The Jaguar range in India includes F–TYPE (starting at INR 126 Lacs in CBU form) and locally manufactured XF (starting at INR 47.7 Lacs) and XJ (starting at INR 97.2 Lacs). All prices mentioned are ex – Mumbai (Pre Octroi).

Jaguar Retailer Network in India

Jaguar vehicles are available in India through 23 authorised outlets in Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, Bengaluru, Mangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi (at Janpath & Mathura Road), Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Kochi, Karnal, Ludhiana, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune and Raipur.

Issued by:

Mr. Ankur Kansal

Brand Director

Jaguar Land Rover India

Phone: 00 91 22 67241966

Email: akansal1@jaguarlandrover.com

Mr. Amey Tingare

AGM – Marketing & PR

Jaguar Land Rover India

Phone: 00 91 22 67241933

Email: atingare@jaguarlandrover.com

Ms. Vrushali Deshpande

Manager – PR

Jaguar Land Rover India

Phone: 00 91 22 67241930

Email: vdeshpa5@jaguarlandrover.com

YeDub consists of an exclusive library of more than 50 categories like winter special, college life, fun, facebook trending, trending siyappa, stop terrorism etc with 1000 plus dialogues in languages such as Hindi, English, Punjabi, Haryanvi, Telegu, Rajasthani, Malyalam, Bhojpuri, Tamil, Gujrati and Marathi. YeDub has 47 different types of voices including Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Sunny Leone, Daya bhabhi, Angoori bhabhi and more.

The App has taken the concept of dubbing to the next generation  by offering features like smash a scene, Voice matching, Social Dub Share, Pictures with Dub background. The app is targeted to all age groups and consists all major trending topics in its library.

As per CEO of YeDub Ankush Sharma, YeDub gives its users the choice to do something new and creative which certainly is appealing in today’s time. A YeDub user can choose any dialogue from the app library, create a selfie video on it and share it on facebook, twitter, whatsapp and any other social media sites. 

When asked about the future of YeDub, ankush says that we soon plan to release yedub outside India in French, Chinese, Japanese and many other international languages. Ankush also informed us that currently yedub is available on Google play and Apple ios. Using the app is really simple and they even avail custom request fulfillment within couple of hours.

About YeDub:

YePaisa at its crux is a product Gamification and mobile media company which believes that one should be rewarded for their engagement time in any app. Based on the principle and the new era of application customization, yepaisa was conceived by Mr. Rahul Mangal. Mr. Mangal is a seasoned industrialist for last 25 years and an eminent personality in the arena of Transformers and Electricals exports. His business Mangal group currently owns all stakes of yepaisa has an employee base of more then 700+.

YePaisa and its subsidiaries are spearheaded by Mr. Ankush Sharma (C.E.O) who started its operations in the year 2015 and today runs its operations with the employee base of 40+ employees. Currently 

YePaisa is currently vested into three ventures:

• YePaisa – Our mobile gaming gratification application, where users are rewarded for playing some really cool mobile games. 

• YeDub – YeDub is an amazing dub application with a unique concept where you can create & share selfie’s video/audio messages dubbed in the voice of famous celebrities you adore.

• Adyep Media – Adyep currently works towards Gamification, this is a concept that’s takes something that already exists – a website, an enterprise application, an online community – and integrates game mechanics into it to motivate participation, engagement, and loyalty. Adyep has already created game for brands like Dabur and is a very digitalized marketing medium for brands.

The top products for this division being virtual gaming and product gaming.

Funds Transfer through Missed call is the latest in the series of path-breaking and trend-setting digital initiatives launched by the Bank in recent times that include, FedBook Selfie, India’s first and so far the only Mobile App for bank account opening; FedBook, the pioneering mobile passbook; Scan N Pay, the QR code based payment solution; Missed Call Banking for Mobile Recharge;  and Federal Experience Centre, the first-of-its-kind International Standard Digital Banking Experience Centre. 

Speaking on this occasion, Mr. K A Babu, Head - Digital Banking said “We continue to innovate in the digital space. This is the first time in the country that any bank has introduced funds transfer facility through missed call.  The beauty of this service is that this service is available to all customers of the bank.  It is not essential to have a smart phone or a high end device.  Any mobile handset will do. The service will be further enhanced by enabling account-holders to set higher daily limits and registering beneficiary using FedNet, the Bank’s net banking services.  This enhanced feature will be introduced within a week”.

To avail the facility, Account-holder shall do a onetime registration by sending an SMS from their mobile number registered with the Bank to 9895088888 in the format, ACTMFT<space>Beneficiary mobile number<space>Beneficiary account number<space> IFSC<space>amount<space>Last 3 digits of debit a/c number<space>beneficiary name. The beneficiary can be any person having an account with Federal bank or any other Bank. Customers can register for up to 5 beneficiaries at a time.   Once registered, the beneficiary has to just give a missed call to Bank’s dedicated number 7812900900 and the amount will be transferred to the beneficiary’s account instantly by debit to the Account-holder’s Federal Bank account.  The daily transaction limit using this service is Rs. 5000/- with a monthly cap of Rs 25,000/-. The service is available 24X7 and is free of charges. To know more about the service, customers may call the Toll Free number 1800 425 1199.

About Federal Bank:

Federal Bank is a leading Private Sector Bank with a branch network of 1,252 branches and 1,548 ATMs spread across the country. The Bank’s total business mix (deposits + advances) stands at Rs 1.22  Lakh  Crore as at March 31, 2015 and it has earned a net profit of Rs 1005.75 Crore.  Bank’s Capital to Risk weighted Ratio (CRAR) stood at 15.46% at the end of March 31, 2015.  Federal Bank has its Representative Office at Abu Dhabi that serves as a nerve centre for NRI customers in the UAE. Federal Bank is transforming itself, keeping its principles intact, into an organization that offers services beyond par. It has a well defined vision for the future as a guidepost to its progress.

“Christmas uncorks the festive spirit in the hearts of us all. The warmest expression of this holiday season is greeting your near and dear ones. It is a period where we show others how much we care with love, appreciation and send our best wishes with a personal touch. At n-gage, we have created several personalised ways for users to express a world of thoughts, and feelings to their loved ones while chatting with them”, says Mr. Ajit Patel, CEO & Founder of n-gage.      

Greetings are an integral part of occasions such as Christmas and New Year. To celebrate this season of festivity with your friends and family, n-gage’s variety of n-cards and n-stickers allow users to express exactly what is on their mind and enhance their experience of celebrating Christmas and New Year.  n-gage enables its users to greet their loved ones by sending personalised n-cards and n-stickers with a text, or audio not only to an n-gage contact but also across other social platforms like Whatsapp, Facebook, Email, SMS etc.   

n-gage aims to change the way people communicate by providing features, which enrich their messages to friends and family.  Users get to choose from a vast colour palette to handwrite, draw, sketch and add Christmas- themed accessories with Doodle Plus, to enhance their chatting experience. n-gage is available for use on Android, iOS, PC and tablet.

About n-gage (www.n-gage.com):

n-gage, a 360 degree Lifestyle Chat-app was recently launched in India by Mr. Ajit Patel, CEO & Founder of n-gage. India is the first market for n-gage, a single app with features and functions that aim to change the way people communicate. It is the world’s first app that enables users with or without a Smartphone to make 1 to 1 or group video calls and send rich personalised messages across other social media and messaging apps. 

Unlike other apps, as soon as the user joins, they can start sending rich personalised messages and have video calls with family and friends who do not have n-gage. Through features like n-Stickers, n-Cards, Chat Makeovers and more, users will be able to enhance their messages with rich personalisation. n-gage doesn’t stop here; it enables chats to stay private, with the app offering an expansive range of privacy features to suit individual’s needs. With features like ‘Schedule’, users will never miss out on an occasion or event. n-gage contains unique features like ‘Know’, which enables one to improve knowledge on lifestyle and health.

n-gage enables its users to connect with family and friends from around the world in over 45 languages. Users can share messages, doodles, and attachments on various other social platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Emails and SMS, without requiring the other person to download the app. Also unlike other group chats, with n-gage users can create groups with up to 300 participants from their contact lists to enjoy multiple conversations under one group. With this, n-gage users can share multimedia files and even exit several group conversations without leaving the group. 

In a statement, GJF Chairman Mr Sreedhar GV said, “This is not practical and will discriminate 70% of the rural buyers including farmers as they are not under tax net and do not have PAN cards. We urge the Government to remove pan card requirement in jewellery sector and maintain status-quo on application of TCS on sales of bullion on Rs. 2 lakh and on Rs. 5 lakh of jewellery. We also emphasized the need to reduce import duties on Bullion, Gems, Jewellery and Jewellery Machineries”.

Mr Sreedhar further said “The gems and jewellery sector is not a source to attract black money since there is a value addition of 15-20% in developing the products while bullion is a preferred segment for investment by black money holders. Today, people buy jewellery items not only for their daily uses but also for essential purposes like festive and religious functions including marriages”.

Overall, GJF believes that the decision on imposing pan card restriction is not fair and justifiable under law as it tantamount to discrimination against a large number of populations who don’t have pan card number. In India, hardly 8 to 10 per cent of population has pan card and a large number of rural buyers of jewellery will be deprived of buying jewellery items for marriages of their family members. Government needs to come up with more trade and industry friendly policies where industries can develop and grow to build the economy.

Mr. Ashok Minawala, Director, GJF, said, “We will be facing problems of encouraging buyers to visit our showrooms  since the new restriction of pan card compulsory for buying jewellery articles above Rs 2 lakh. It is a negative step for the industry as this would neutralize benefits arising out of monetization scheme which is positive. As of 31^st March, 2015, there are approx. 22.3 crore PAN cards issued in India. Will it be justifiable to ask for a pan card to approximately 89-90% of the population who do not possess one?” 

About GJF

The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) represents over 6,00,000 players comprising manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, laboratories, gemologists, designers and allied services to the domestic Gems & Jewellery industry. The Gems & Jewellery industry has over 1 crore strong labour force engaged in the manufacturing of jewellery, across the country. The Federation’s mission is to support and promote the progress and prosperity of all the members in the gems and jewellery industry across India. It also provides regular news & updates pertaining to the industry, and rules & regulations declared by the Government. It promotes the trade, by participating in promotional events on a national level. It encourages trade by organizing consumer exhibits in India. It also counsels educational and research institutes that help in developing superior quality and high standards for effective functioning of the trade. The gems and gold jewellery business has made significant contribution to the Indian economy and society. The sector has grown phenomenally on the national and international front in the last few years. The industry is in transition phase where family owned entrepreneurial businesses are slowly evolving and transforming into organized professional organizations.Creating a proper policy framework will pave the way for stimulating growth and encouragement.

Directed by Dominic Dromgoole and Bill Buckhurst, Hamlet by Globe Theatre is a completely unprecedented theatrical adventure. This production is a young, fresh version of Shakespeare's classic tragedy of deferred revenge that teases out its latent streak of gallows humor and celebrates the exuberance and invention of its language. Just twelve actors perform over two dozen parts on a stripped-down wooden stage in a comparatively brisk two hours and forty minutes.

Rob Lynes, Country Director, British Council, India, says, “We are excited to partner with the Globe Theatre for the first time in India. It is one of the most renowned theatre companies in the world. The play will be web-cast nationally which is a first in itself. Cultural relations are pivotal to our work in India and this is another important step towards nurturing collaborations between UK and India. I am sure audiences across India will thoroughly enjoy this unique viewing experience.”

The performance on 18, October 2015 will take place at Ranga Shankara theatre in Bengaluru and British Council will livestream the performance. Hence, anyone anywhere in India with internet access, on any device (laptop/mobile etc) will be able to watch this full performance at http://blog.britishcouncil.org.in/hamlet-world-tour/

About the British Council

The British Council is the UK’s international organization for educational opportunities and cultural relations. We work in over 100 countries worldwide to build engagement and trust for the UK through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between people. We work in the arts, education, science, sport and governance and last year we reached over 128 million people.

The British Council is recognized across India for its network of 9 libraries and cultural centers. We offer a range of specialized projects in arts, education, exams, English language and society to audiences across India and more than 100,000 members. We also provide access to English language training and learning for both students and teachers, offer UK qualifications in India and enable opportunities to study in the UK. www.britishcouncil.in

About the Globe Theatre

The company will travel to all 205 nations in the world to stage Hamlet in a huge range of unique and atmospheric venues, from village squares to national theatres, from palaces to beaches. At present the count is 130 nations and counting. They will travel by boat, sleeper train, jeep, tall ship, bus and aeroplane across the seven continents.

The Globe to Globe Hamlet will reinforce the Globe’s continuing commitment to internationalising Shakespeare following the runaway success of the 2012 ‘Globe to Globe’ festival. During the festival 110,000 people – 80 per cent of whom were first-time visitors to the Globe – flocked to watch 37 works of Shakespeare performed in 37 different languages over just six weeks. This new tour will bring one of Shakespeare’s best-known plays to some of the most inaccessible places in the world.

Impressive Dressing is the new age dressing for a Corporate man which comprises an array of Semi-formals and Smart Casuals with a plethora of accessories for a more innovative and experimental dressing and to create your own personal style statement”, says Pawan.

“Year 2014 was globally a landmark year in the history of Men’s fashion when sales of men’s clothing outperformed women’s clothing with a 4.5 percent growth compared to 3.7 percent for women’s clothes. Men have gone beyond occasional wear shopping to everyday wear shopping and the same goes for office wear.

Semi-formal dressing is no more restricted to Friday Dressing, it’s entered the Board Rooms. A Semi-formal look is both cool and classy. For eg., you can pair your navy blazer with a printed trouser, pair a polo shirt with khaki pants, cotton jacket, pantsuits with pocket squares, a smart vest with formal pants and linen blazers in pastel shades. Fridays can be more sporty and trendy like pairing your khakis with floral printed jacket, trying a more stylish waist coat with your khakhis”, adds the Designer.

About the Designer:

PAWAN SACHDEVA, a highly versatile and creative designer from New Delhi who has been ruling the fashion industry, both in India and abroad, for over a decade now. He is well acclaimed for his distinctive styles and immaculate finish. The magnificent synergy of Colour, Cut & Fabric, evident in his garments speaks of designer’s creative excellence. Whatever, he does, Pawan’s personal attention to every garment blesses his creations with a personality which is flawless. A personality which reflects in the label he lends his name to.

He loves to combine the Indian craftsmanship with western sensibilities and creates truly mesmerising collections. The impeccable cuts are his USP which clearly sets him apart. For him, the beauty of a garment is the distinctive cut & style and not the overdose of embellishments and embroideries.

The designer currently retails from his flagship stores at New Delhi & Geneva. Also his label is being exported to UAE, UK & US Markets.

In September, the first Bazaar at Work supplement in association with Arrow was published in India with film director Kiran Rao on the cover. To take this a step further, Bazaar hosted the Power Lunch—the CEO’s guide to claiming your power in style at The Claridges, New Delhi.

Ipsita Dasgupta, chief commercial officer GE (also on the Business Today list of Most Powerful Women in 2015), opened the lunch with an inspirational speech on how women can be powerful at work. Her tip: It’s important to be liked. Be it via random acts of kindness, thoughtful behaviour, or a caring attitude.

The talks were interspersed with lunch from Claridges restaurant Sevilla. The highlight was the interactive panel discussion about power dressing hosted by Bazaar contributing editor Gayatri Rangachari Shah. Panellists included Supreme Court lawyer Karuna Nundy, (who is also on Forbes list of Minds That Matter in 2015); Anuja Chauhan, advertising professional and author of books such as Those pricey Thakur Girls; and Kavita Singh, founder and CEO Future works consulting. Each woman had a different take on the outfit that makes them feel powerful. While Ms. Nundy chose a saree and Ms. Singh a pair of heels, Ms. Chauhan said that it was her work more than the outfit that made her feel powerful.

The closing speech was made by Dinaz Madhukar, senior vice president DLF luxury retail, who stressed on the importance of family. She encouraged the women to work hard during office hours but leave right on time—a refreshing attitude in an age where working late hours is the norm. All panellists and guests received a goodie bag with a Da Milano bag, Arrow voucher and the latest issue of Harper’s Bazaar.

CEO, Lifestyle Magazines, The India Today Group Sanjay Thapar encapsulated the lunch in a few lines: ”Leading woman CEOs and entrepreneurs shared their life experiences, and showed us that it is easy to balance work and personal life, provided you have the right support. All you need is to follow you passions and stand tall in the face of adversity, all the while looking stylish and put together.” 

About Harper’s BAZAAR India:

The new emerging destination of fashion—India witnessed the launch of its very own edition of Harper’s BAZAAR in March 2009. Hearst Magazines, the publishers of Harper’s BAZAAR across 27 countries, has partnered with the India Today Group to present the world’s oldest fashion magazine in India.
 
With its tag line ‘Where Fashion Gets Personal’, the Indian edition has been positioned to appeal to the sensibilities of the sophisticated, elegant, and provocative global Indian woman in the age group of 30-45—the well dressed woman with a well-dressed mind! For 140 years, Harper’s BAZAAR has been a beacon of style, elegance, and inspiration for women the world over. The 29th international edition, Harper’s BAZAAR India, continues to match the exacting standards set by its cousins around the world.

The six-month long hunt for India’s next supermodel ended with a glittering and unforgettable event at the Kingdom of Dreams in Gurgaon on Wednesday with Chandigarh girl Ms. Aittal Khosla winning the coveted title of Miss Palaash 2015 in front of a packed audience.

The 19-year-old Aittal was chosen from among the 26 finalists who were shortlisted after a 15-city audition held across the country earlier this year. The other winners of the evening were Ms. Niharika Dholua from Guwahati who was named first runner-up and Ms. Neha Dabar from Chandigarh who was selected as the second runner-up at the event. The winners were crowned by the beautiful Bollywood diva Mugdha Godse who shared the stage with the senior management of Panache Global Pvt Ltd, the parent company behind the Miss Palaash event.

Speaking to media post the announcement, Ms. Pallavee Sharma Chairperson and Managing Director of Panache Global Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are elated to announce the winners of our first edition of Miss Palaash. We have received tremendous response from the people for the event and we believe this is only going to grow in scale in the future. The idea behind the event was not only to honour the Indian women but also to encourage them in their various endeavours and talents.We believe in promoting social cause like Swach Bharat Abhiyaan by making our girls getting associated in the mission for a better India.”

Praising the talented participants Bollywood actress and modeling superstar Mugdha Godse said, “I would like to congratulate the winners and all the participants who showed the determination and perseverance throughout the competition. It is a matter of delight that Indian women are becoming more confident and coming forward in all the avenues and do not deter or shy away in showcasing their talents.”

Mr. Inderjeet Singh Soni, Executive Director, Panache Global Pvt. Ltd., “For us this has been one of the most overwhelming experiences. Throughout the event we were amazed to have come across such diverse forms of beauty and talent. We would like congratulate the winners and would hope that they treat this achievement as a stepping stone for future success.We worked in sync on the ideology of our Global Leader and Eminent Prime Minister Shree Narendra Modi Ji to promote Beti Bachaao ,Beti Padaao as we want to add a new definition and angle of Indian-ism to the word of Glamour and Fashion”

The evening was graced by the Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Aman Preet Wahi, Mr. Kaushik Ghosh, The Pageant Director along with the most renowned and eminent media personality & political analyst Dr. Suvro Kamal Dutta.

In addition to this, the event also saw the biggest names in fashion, cinema, business and politics come together to support the participants. Some of the noted attendees were Shree Gopal Krishna Agarwal (National Spoke’s Person for BJP), Mrs. Ruby Yadav (Mrs. Universe West Asia 2015-16 & Mrs India Queen), Mr. Ayaan Rathi (Famous Indian model & international theatre actor),Mr. Sandeep Marwah (President of Asian academy of Film and Television & President of International Chamber of Media & Entertainment Industry), Mr. Amit Mishra (Indian team Cricketer), Ms. Anjana Kuthiala (Celebrity Painter), Ms. Babita Saxena ( Chair Person Media & Entertainment Industry), Ms. Shalini Vig Wadhwa (Social Activist HOPE NGO & Judge), Ms. Bhawna Rajpal (Social & RTI Activist & Judge) and Mr. Pankaj Gupta (Chief Coordinator, IECEN Milano Represent Politechnico di Milano, Faculty for design in Milan, Designed clothes for Will Smith and Valentino).

Alistair Pott, Product Manager, Google Play said in a blog post, “India continues to be a major growth opportunity for developers to reach new users on Google Play. We’ve received feedback from our global developer community and today we are offering them more flexibility to choose how much to charge for their apps and games in India. Starting today, developers in India will be able to price their apps and in app products as low as Rs 10.”

He further added, “We hope that with this change, they will be able to acquire new paying users and drive overall monetization.”

In order to change the price of their apps or in-app items for Indian users, developer can make the change in pricing in Developer Console by selecting an app and clicking Pricing & Distribution or In-app Products.

About Google Inc.

Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.

For more information, visit www.google.com.

First introduced in India in 2011 by Maruti Suzuki India and SAEINDIA, SUPRA is directed towards the Automotive Mission Plan 2016, a dream to make India an International Automotive Hub.  The competition aims to offer engineering students a platform to test and demonstrate their talent in the field of automobile engineering. The initiative allows country’s future engineers to showcase their automotive skills.

Mr. R S Kalsi, Executive Director – Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., Dr. R K Malhotra, Ex-Chairman IOC & SVP SAEINDIA, Mr. Prashant K Banerjee Convener, SUPRA SAEINDIA announced the finale. Also present at the occasion were Mr. I V Rao, Founder SUPRA SAEINDIA and Senior Advisor Maruti Suzuki India, and Mr. Sirish Vissa, Technical Committee Chair, SUPRA SAEINDIA & Head Volkswagen Motorsport India.

Mr. R S Kalsi, Executive Director - Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. said, “Maruti Suzuki has always been focusing on strengthening it’s connect with the youth of India. We want to unleash the power of youth and encourage them to be innovative and creative. Our association with SAEINDIA showcases this commitment towards skill development of engineering students. It helps promote their dreams and aspirations, leverage their strengths, tap into their talents and collaborate with them to make our country’s future bright.  Maruti Suzuki has always supported such events and will continue to do so.”

Mr. Prashant K. Banerjee, Convener, SUPRA SAEINDIA, and Head, Homologation & Product Evaluation, Tata Motors Limited said, “We at SAEINDIA are proud to see the event evolve from a mere competition to one that shapes up high quality talent for the industry in substantial numbers. SUPRA SAEINDIA aims to fuel the exuberance of the youth by providing teams a platform to test their mettle against real world challenges as faced in the industry. At the upcoming 4-day grand finale of a one year long event, student designed vehicles will be subjected to critical evaluation by experts on a range of criteria. Over the last editions, SUPRA SAEINDIA has matured into a highly competitive event, bringing out the best of capabilities in the teams with respect to engineering, vehicle construction, teamwork, entrepreneurship, leadership and management skills of the students.”

Mr. Sirish Vissa, Technical Committee Chair, SUPRA SAEINDIA 2015 & Head - Volkswagen Motorsport India, shared “In this process, students learn to develop a design, understand the process of new product development, industrial procurement, manufacturing, assembly and prototyping. The selected prototypes are then tested in standard test conditions to measure parameters like maneuverability, technological innovation, endurance, fuel economy, performance and stability.”

Young engineers get a platform

• SUPRA SAEINDIA competition was first brought to India by Maruti Suzuki and SAEINDIA in 2011

• The contest encourages budding talent in MotorSports Engineering

• Participants are given a ‘real world’ engineering challenges - Designing Formula prototype car from scratch

• 2200 aspiring engineers in 110 teams; in SUPRA SAEINDIA 2015

About SUPRA SAEINDIA 2015:

SUPRA SAEINDIA 2015 event will see 110 teams from SAEINDIA Collegiate Clubs at various Engineering colleges from all over the country create a virtual design, build a prototype and test their own formula type race car. As a one year long challenge across multiple stages comprising of design defence, multiple rounds of technical inspections and actual construction of the vehicle, this event helps shape future engineers through competitive spirit and encompasses all elements of a vehicle building for aesthetics in design, to the choice of parts, through structure design and modelling, to fabrication and testing.

The students are guided and mentored by industry professionals and faculty advisers who are imparted training and guidance by technical experts of SAEINDIA. The students were given nearly one year time to prepare their prototype. The upcoming finale will be judged by a panel of eminent experts from FMSCI (Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India) and the automotive industry.

About SAEINDIA:

SAEINDIA is an engineering and scientific society dedicated to the advancement of mobility industry in India. SAEINDIA is the largest affiliate of SAE International, USA, an organization founded in 1905.  SAE (Previously Society of Automotive Engineers) counts over 1,20,000 engineers, business executives, educators and students as members from more across 120 countries. SAEINDIA has 32000 members.

For more details on SAE Activities, please visit www.sae.org and www.saeindia.org

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Monsoon Package

Rejuvenate your spirit and revitalize your senses with an array of monsoon packages offered by Dusit Devarana New Delhi.  These exclusive packages offer guests wonderful opportunities to relax and pamper themselves amidst serenity of spa treatments, gastronomical delights and overnight stays at the Devarana Pool Room.                

The Monsoon Getaway Special Package valid until July 31, 2015 starting from INR 15,600 (plus taxes) includes scrumptious breakfast spread along with a 60 minutes couple aroma therapy or a dinner for two with a set 3-course meal at their multi-cuisine restaurant Kiyan.  The package also includes a special service of late checkout till 1600 hours, 24 hours complimentary lifestyle services as well as frees Wi-Fi. 

Weekend & Spa Getaway

Pamper yourself with exclusive weekend packages available through August and September 2015 starting at INR 18,200 (plus taxes) for a premium Garden view room. The package is inclusive of a scrumptious breakfast spread, 60 minutes couple aroma therapy session or a delectable 3-course meal at Kiyan. The package also includes a special service of late checkout till 1600 hours (Subject to availability), 24 hours complimentary lifestyle services as well as free Wi-Fi.  Additionally, guests at Dusit Devarana New Delhi can also avail of an exclusive spa getaway package starting at INR 18,900 (plus taxes) inclusive of breakfast, Wi-Fi and a complimentary 60 minutes Aromatherapy can also be availed till September.

Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel directly at 011-33552211 or via the Dusit Devarana New Delhi’s online reservations service (www.devarana.in)

DUSIT DEVARANA NEW DELHI

Catering to the high-powered, discerning sophisticate, Dusit Devarana New Delhi is a significant niche offering that leverages Dusit Hotels and Resorts, Thailand’s leading premier hotel company’s rich cultural heritage and history of service excellence and Bird Group’s intellectual expertise as well as network to offer an intimate, high-end sanctuary experience. The resort reflects the ultimate in luxury and refinement, providing an enriching experience through artistic touch points and a modern yet timeless aesthetic.

Sprawling over eight acres of greens and water bodies including a 102 meter pool, encompassed by over 1000 luscious trees, it’s an ideal destination to rejuvenate your senses. Inspired by the ‘garden in heaven’ and nestled in complete solitude and serenity of nature, the Devarana Spa is the perfect pathway to ultimate luxury and relaxation. Kiyan, the signature restaurant presents the best in world cuisine from its farm fresh produce, authenticity in taste and a picture perfect plate. The IAH Bar is also not just an architectural marvel but also a beverage connoisseur's destination with a host of mixology options, boutique brewery beers and new world wines. Chi Ni, the Chinese fine dining restaurant, offers the best in Chinese cuisine #CHINESECUISINEFROMTHEHEART.

Dusit Devarana New Delhi is perfectly located between the historical attractions of New Delhi and corporate hub of Gurgaon, the hotel provides business and leisure travelers a luxurious urban retreat in the heart of India.

To find out more about Dusit Devarana New Delhi, please visit www.devarana.in

-61 Selected Participants To Represent 37 Countries

-Red Bull Music Academy 2015: October 25 - November 27, 2015

The Red Bull Music Academy is proud to announce the 61 participants of the 2015 Academy edition at la Gaîté lyrique in Paris. Selected by a jury out of 4,509 applications, this year’s class is composed of producers, DJs, instrumentalists, vocalists and composers from 37 different countries. Their musical styles stretch from modern classical to juke, bedroom pop, R&B, shoegaze, techno, instrumental hip hop, power electronics, ambient, jazz, IDM, drone, future bass, disco, drum & bass and beyond.

From October 25 to November 27, the participants will take part in studio sessions, workshops and lectures with legendary artists at the Academy during their respective 2-week terms. At night, each participant will join the lineup at one of the many events that will take place at la Gaîté lyrique and throughout the city as part of the Red Bull Music Academy. Getting global visionary artists and their local counterparts, the academy aims to make the most of its talented participants in the month long intense programme.

One of India’s emerging, immensely talented electronic music producers - The Sine Painter, aka Jayanth R, from Bangalore has been selected for the Red Bull Music Academy this year. With his floating and dreamy deep house, this Bangalorean producer Jayanth Ramachandra is inspired by the likes of Levon Vincent, British house don Matthew Herbert, and German mainstay Roman Flügel. His rolling, elastic rhythms and warm grooves play into his philosophy of striving to balance entertainment with art.

“I’ve been following RBMA for quite some time. It was one of my inspirations to start making music — I watch and listen to all the lecture videos and radio shows,” Jayanth says, adding, “So, I’m extremely honoured to be selected for RBMA 2015. I’m looking forward to working with other incredible musicians and making some great music.”

Drummer and music producer Jivraj Singh, mohan-veena player Jeet Gupta and music producer Sonal D’Silva have represented India at the academy previously. This year Angaraag Mahanta, aka Papon will also be present at the Red Bull Music Academy as a special guest.

Keep following us for updates on www.redbull.in, Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/redbull and Twitter - twitter.com/inredbull and videos, visit: www.redbullcontentpool.com

ABOUT THE 2015 ACADEMY

The 17th edition of the Red Bull Music Academy will take place in Paris in autumn 2015, bringing together 61 carefully selected producers, vocalists, beat-makers, instrumentalists and DJs. They will be invited to attend intimate lecture sessions and collaborate on music in an expansive, custom-fitted complex of creative and studio spaces.

The Academy experience in 2015 will unfold in various ways throughout la Gaîté lyrique. In an exhibition titled Paris Musique Club, participants will collaborate with visionary French collectives from the music world and beyond to bring their stories and aesthetic visions to life. RBMA Radio, meanwhile, will find a place at Plateau Media, creating a public-facing studio for the many hours of live programming that will be done throughout the Academy.

ABOUT THE ACADEMY

Red Bull Music Academy held its first session in Berlin in 1998 and has since taken its kaleidoscopic array of events, workshops and studio sessions right around the world. Previous stops have included NYC, Toronto, London, Madrid, Melbourne, and Cape Town. For each event, a building is fitted out with specially designed workspaces, high-end recording studio, radio studio and communal spaces – and installed with an exhibition of local established and emerging visual artists. By night, Red Bull Music Academy presents a festival of ground-breaking signature concerts and parties held in the city’s cult venues, cultural institutions, and hidden spaces. Exchange between genres and generations has always been central to the Academy philosophy. Former lecturers include Bob Moog, Nile Rodgers, Steve Reich, Kim Gordon, Flying Lotus, Giorgio Moroder, Erykah Badu, Bootsy Collins, Brian Eno, Richie Hawtin, Tony Allen, Q-Tip, Sly & Robbie, Chuck D, M.I.A., James Murphy, and Moodymann, to name a few.

More details on www.redbullmusicacademy.com

Popcorn Buzz offers powerful group call functionality perfect for just about any situation. Popcorn Buzz can be used to talk with friends and family, catch up with classmates, make plans with club members, and more. On top of that, Popcorn Buzz is a perfect replacement for existing paid business-grade conference call services. For users that need to talk to multiple people at once, Popcorn Buzz accommodates both personal and business usage, all for free.

Anyone can get started with Popcorn Buzz simply by choosing a username and uploading a profile picture. By sending out each group call’s unique URL via email, text message, or another communication method of the user’s choice, they can start making group calls with friends without any delay. Additionally, existing LINE users can log in to Popcorn Buzz with their LINE account to immediately synchronize their friends list data and get started making group calls with their LINE friends right away.

During group calls, users can see all the other call members’ icons, and tell who is talking via the green dots that light up in the lower right-hand corner of current talking users’ icons.

An upcoming iPhone release is planned, along with the implementation of additional features such as group video chat, interconnectivity with LINE groups, and more in the future.

With its release, Popcorn Buzz seeks to redefine the limits of smartphone communication in a way that has never been done before.

App Overview

App name: Popcorn Buzz

Supported OSes: Android (Android OS 4.0+),

Supported languages: Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese

Supported regions: Global

Service begins: May 26, 2015 (Android)

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linecorp.conference

Useful Link

LINE Homepage

PC: http://line.naver.jp/en

Mobile: http://line.naver.jp/app/en

For LINE Partner:                 

http://line.naver.jp/partner/pc/index/en

LINE Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/line.india

LINE Blog:

http://en.lineblog.naver.jp/

LINE Official YouTube:

www.youtube.com/lineappglobal

About LINE

LINE, the world's leading mobile platform, offers free text and voice messaging, voice calling and group chat with up to 200 people, integrated with various interactive elements such as Stickers, Timeline and Official Accounts. Since its release in June 2011, the cross-platform mobile messenger has been releasing a series of add-on apps that range from games to an anti-virus app. Today, LINE has also held the coveted No. 1 spot in the 'free apps' category of app stores in 69 regions. For more information visit: http://line.naver.jp/en/.

About LINE Plus Corporation

LINE Plus Corporation, the world's leading mobile platform innovator, is a subsidiary company of LINE Corporation (former NHN Japan Corporation), established in March 2013. As a global smartphone life platform provider, LINE Plus services LINE and its family applications to bring together an innovative mobile messaging tool and new communication lifestyle. LINE Plus Corporation was created to promptly react to the ever-changing mobile messenger market and to strengthen its global business based on the industry expertise of its parent company, which furnishes a wide range of innovative and convenient online services. LINE Plus Corporation is located in Seoul, Korea.

For more information about LINE Plus Corporation, please visit http://linepluscorp.com/.

(For English, http://linecorp.com/en/)

Copyright

© 2015 LINE Plus Corporation. All rights reserved. LINE Plus & LINE logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of LINE Plus Corporation in Korea and other countries. Other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. Features, pricing, availability, and specifications are subject to change without notice.

-Focus on promoting sustainable business practices 

Tata Docomo, the unified telecom brand of Tata Teleservices Limited, today announced that it will celebrate June as “Tata Sustainability Month” to promote sustainable business practices across all its offices. Incidentally, June 5 is being celebrated as the World Environment Day. The theme of this year’s Tata Sustainability Month (TSM) is SMART 21 (Sustainable Meaningful Actions for a Responsible TATA) and where 21 stands for the 21 days theory of habit formation and behaviour as known in motivation circles.

“At Tata Teleservices, sustainability and social responsibility are core considerations, in keeping with the ethos of the Tata Group, of responsible business growth” said Ms. Usha Rangarajan – Chief Transformation Officer, Tata Teleservices Limited.

“This four week program is broadly divided into three core areas: Educate – Where employees are made aware of our company’s initiatives and reiterate on our best practices, Engage – Where we invite employees and their families to come forward and share their sustainability practices and Embrace – By small, regular continuous actions we create habits around these best practices which are beneficial for society in general” elaborated Ms. Usha Rangarajan.

The Company said that it has planned several activities like employee e-waste collection drive for safe disposal of e-waste, conducting sustainability awareness sessions to the students associated with our NGO partners, encourage employees to take up a SMART21 challenge. In addition to this, there will be exciting contests like Best from Waste contest and Green Selfie competition for employees and their families.

About Tata Sustainability Policy: 

The Tata group announced the Tata Sustainability Policy, which articulates how Tata companies can create long-term stakeholder value by integrating economic, environmental and social considerations. The Policy will encourage Tata companies to integrate sustainability considerations into all decisions and key work processes, mitigating future risks and maximising opportunities. Further, under the Policy, Tata companies commit to aspire to global sustainability leadership in the sectors they operate in by constituting a governance structure to oversee sustainability endeavours. The launch of the Sustainability Policy also marks the start of the Tata Sustainability Month (June 2015), an initiative aimed at educating and engaging employees in sustainable action. This year, the Tata Sustainability Month will focus on Sustainable Meaningful Actions for a Responsible Tata (SMART) 21 Challenge, a theme inspired from a popular theory that it takes at least 21 days to form a habit. SMART 21 encourages employees to undertake simple actions to make sustainable changes in their lives, businesses and in society over 21 days

About Tata Teleservices Limited

Tata Teleservices Limited is one of India’s leading private telecom service providers, having a pan-India presence across all of India’s 19 telecom Circles. The company offers integrated telecom solutions to its customers under the unified brand name Tata Docomo and operates its wireless networks on GSM, CDMA and 3G technology platforms. Tata Teleservices Limited, along with Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited, operates in more than 450,000 towns and villages across the country. After its collaboration with Japan’s NTT Docomo in November 2008, Tata Teleservices launched 2G GSM services under the Tata Docomo brand name in all the 18 telecom Circles where it received spectrum from the Government of India, in June 2009. Since then, the Company has established a strong brand connect for Tata Docomo in India and has been at the forefront of redefining the telecom experience in India, launching innovative products and services that have impacted Indian consumer lifestyles. TTL is the clear market leader in the enterprise space as well, and has market leadership in many product lines, such as mobile broadband with the Photon family of wireless access devices. TTL’s bouquet of telephony services includes mobile services, wireless desktop phones, and public booth telephony and wireline and Wi-Fi services.

For details, visit www.tatateleservices.com and www.Tata Docomo.com