Archive: January 6, 2022

Entertainment

Eloelo app’s Live Event with Sapna Choudhary sees record-breaking engagement on the platform

Jan 6, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

06 January 2022, Bangalore – Eloelo, creator-led social gaming & live streaming platform, had launched a live-interactive event featuring Big Boss fame Sapna Choudhary for New Year. The Live-streaming platform witnessed record-breaking engagement with over 20,000 Users attending the Live event online, over 200,000+ comments, and 15,000+ virtual gifts sent by fans to Sapna.

Sapna Choudhary, popularly known as “Desi Queen” from Haryana, has a huge fan base in India, especially around Delhi NCR. She is most famous for being a contestant on Bigg Boss 11.

“Sapna Choudhary also launched the official ‘#EloeloPeMilo’ anthem on Instagram, which was adopted by over 1500 creators in reels. This is very exciting as we’re looking to introduce Trends/Campaigns soon for Live hosts on Eloelo”, said Yash Bhatnagar, Head of Product at Eloelo. 

The unique format of this live show enabled users to comment in real-time and request Sapna to perform on their favourite songs. ‘Teri Aaakhya Ka Yo Kajal’ topped the list. The team also observed an interesting fan-war between her super fans outbidding each other with the most expensive gifts on the platform (Ferrari, Taj Mahal, Diamonds) – while a ‘Rose’ was the most popular among the crowd.

“I enjoyed the Live show, and it was frankly a very new experience for me to see so many comments from fans every minute. During the pandemic, such Live events are a great way for someone like me to connect with fans and also play a game or do a performance”, says Sapna Choudhary. 

1-year-old Live Streaming & Gaming App Eloelo has quickly crossed 2.2 million users on the app. Launched in September 2020 by 2 ex-Flipkart executives, Saurabh Pandey & Akshay Dubey, it has consistently featured in the top 10 apps on Google Playstore. The app has seen a massive surge in users in the past 6 months, has grown more than 10X, and recently got featured by Inc42 as the “Top 30 Startups of India to watch out for”.

“Eloelo re-imagines creators as Live show anchors where they can showcase their talent or just one of our many live games like Tambola, Tol Mol Ke Bol, Antakshari, etc. Be it a creator who is just starting out or a superstar performer; the app helps them take creator-fan engagement to a different level altogether. We believe the future of entertainment is ‘Live’ & ‘Interactive’. Indigenous entertainment combined with gaming is a great way for creators to connect with the audiences of Bharat & we are just getting started”, said Saurabh, Founder & CEO of Eloelo. 

The team is now looking forward to expanding its in-house game portfolio to include video-based games – where users can come live on the stage – including Dumbcharades and Antakshari.

Business World

Canara Bank retains Interest rates on loans/advances with effect from 07.01.2022

Jan 6, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

Bengaluru, 6th January 2022: Canara Bank, a leading Public Sector Bank, has retained its Marginal Cost of Fund Based Lending Rate (MCLR) on Loans / Advances across all tenors with effect from January 7, 2022.

Accordingly, the tenor linked MCLRs of the Bank shall be as under with effect from 07.01.2022:

Tenor Existing MCLR MCLR

w.e.f. 07.01.2022

 Change
Overnight MCLR 6.55 % 6.55 % No Change
One Month MCLR 6.55 % 6.55 % No Change
Three Month MCLR 6.85 % 6.85 % No Change
Six Month MCLR 7.20 % 7.20 % No Change
One Year MCLR 7.25 % 7.25 % No Change

Repo Linked Lending Rate (RLLR) continues to be at 6.90%.

About Canara Bank:

Widely known for customer centricity, Canara Bank was founded by Shri Ammembal Subba Rao Pai, a great visionary and philanthropist, in July 1906, at Mangalore, then a small port town in Karnataka. Canara Bank is the third-largest public sector bank in the country after its amalgamation with Syndicate Bank in April 2020. At present, it is functioning with 9772 Branches along with 12343 ATMs. The Bank has gone through various phases in its growth trajectory over the hundred years of its existence. The growth of Canara Bank was phenomenal, especially after nationalization in the year 1969, attaining the status of a national-level player in terms of geographical reach and clientele segments. In June 2006, the Bank completed a century of operations in the Indian banking industry. The eventful journey of the Bank has been characterized by several memorable milestones. Today, Canara Bank occupies a premier position in the comity of Indian banks.

Business

Omega Seiki Mobility signs MoU with Jae Sung Tech Co., LTD, Korea for manufacturing EV Powertrains in India

Jan 6, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

New Delhi, January 06, 2022: Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) and JAE SUNG Tech Co., LTD, a leading Korean EV powertrain maker, today announced a strategic partnership to manufacture electric powertrains in India. As a part of this partnership, the two companies will be forming a new Joint Venture – OSM JAE SUNG Tech Co., LTD. The all-electric Ra314 powertrain will be the first product and will find its home in the OSM Rage+ in Q1 FY23.

The new Ra314 will be manufactured by OSM at its facility in Faridabad and in Pune at its group company, Omega Bright Steel and Components’ facility. Jae Sung will be bringing in its years of experience with the technical know-how while OSM will be bringing in its manufacturing prowess to localise the powertrain. OSM will also be testing and calibrating the Ra314 for typical Indian driving conditions.

The Ra314 stands out with its 3S build – Silent Drive, Simple Architecture, and Superior Durability. Besides, the new powertrain is IP-67 rated and will not skip a beat even if submerged in water for 30 minutes. Based on internal testing conducted by OSM and Jae Sung, the new powertrain is 30% more efficient and 20% lighter than existing power units doing duty in the electric three-wheelers at the moment. This has been made possible with an integrated motor, gearbox design. This leads to significant weight savings as well as improved vehicle efficiency.

Using an integrated architecture has also helped in reducing the number of moving parts leading to a lesser amount of wear and tear. This will percolate to longer service intervals and reduce overall service costs for the end customer. The state-of-the-art modular architecture will also allow OSM to develop the Ra314 for four-wheeler Small Commercial Vehicles (SCV).

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Uday Narang, Founder and Chairman, Omega Seiki Mobility said, “OSM has always believed in constant innovation and is always working to make the product portfolio a step ahead of the competition. With this JV, I am sure the Rage+ will be an even better value proposition. Not only will the new power unit herald a new era of backward integration making our products more efficient. We will also utilise Ra314’s integrated and modular architecture to build customised power solutions for other EV makers in India to use, thus helping in faster adoption of electric vehicles in India.”

Mr. Lee Hyunjin, CEO, JAE SUNG Tech Co., LTD said, “We are delighted to partner with Omega Seiki Mobility, which is a pioneer in electric vehicle manufacturing. Our overall powertrain architecture and integration was developed with flexibility in mind to allow us to quickly adapt to the ongoing changes and developments in the industry. As a technology company, Jae Sung always believes in developing innovative solutions which are environment friendly as well as cost effective. I am positive that our advanced technologies, strong engineering background when combined with OSM’s manufacturing expertise in India, will help us to strengthen our partnership and succeed together in this rapidly growing segment.”

The Ra314 has been tested extensively and is being engineered to work in the extreme temperature range of +50°C to -20°C. This will allow the power unit to be at home across India, be it in the scorching sun of Rajasthan or freezing cold of the Himalayas.

Talking about the Ra314 Powertrain, Dr. Deb Mukherji, Managing Director, Omega Seiki Mobility said, “We will be developing Ra314 completely in India with Jae Sung technology support. It’s a next gen powertrain with IoT which will help our customers keep a track of their vehicle’s performance via an app, in a cell phone. We will also be utilising the power unit in upcoming OSM products in the near future which will include three-wheelers as well as four-wheelers.”

Omega Seiki Mobility believes in creating sustainable mobility solutions with an integrated approach to connecting automobiles and society. The brand’s focus is to eventually create a clean ecosystem with eco-friendly, safe and congestion-free mobility. OSM is one of India’s leading clean energy mobility solution incubators. The electric vehicle manufacturing company aims to fast-track future mobility, with green energy at its core, by implementing data-driven, smart engineering.

Education

Krea University Faculty Receive Prestigious Ramnath Goenka Award For Environment Journalism

Jan 6, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

Chennai, January 6, 2022: Prof Aniket Aga (Associate Professor of Anthropology & Environmental Studies) and Prof Chitrangada Choudhury (Associate Professor of Practice in Environmental Studies & Public Policy) from Krea University have won the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism in the ‘Environment, Science and Technology’ category. The Awards aim to celebrate excellence, courage and commitment, showcasing outstanding contributions every year, paying tribute to Print, Digital and Broadcast journalists who maintain the highest standards of their profession.

Prof Aga and Prof Choudhury had published two articles on illegal herbicide-tolerant GM cotton seeds and associated lethal chemical inputs like glyphosate which are sweeping through biodiversity-rich Adivasi farms of Odisha’s Eastern Ghats. Their two articles titled, ‘Sowing the seeds of climate crisis in Odisha’ and ‘Cotton has now become a headache’, along with a broader climate change series, were published by the People’s Archive of Rural India (PARI).

Prof Aniket Aga
Prof Aniket Aga

Prof Aniket Aga’s interests span science and technology studies, democratic politics, and agrarian studies, and works on questions of environmental justice, food democracy and sustainable agriculture. His first book ‘Genetically Modified Democracy’ examining the ongoing controversy over genetically modified (GM) food crops in India is recently out from Yale University Press and will be published in South Asia in early 2022 by Orient Blackswan. He works closely with students from disadvantaged groups, including Dalit, Bahujan and Adivasi students as well as students from rural backgrounds.

Prof Chitrangada Choudhury is a multimedia journalist and researcher. Her reportage on the environment, social justice and rural, in particular indigenous communities, has been cited for multiple awards including the Sanskriti Award (2008), the Press Council of India’s National Award for Investigative Reporting (2015), and the Lorenzo Natali Journalism Prize twice (2010 & 2018). She is a Founding member of The People’s Archive of Rural India, an Editorial Board member of Article 14, and a Senior Research Associate at the Centre for World Environment History, University of Sussex.

About Krea University 

Krea University, with a pioneering approach of Interwoven Learning, is located in Sri City, 55 kms. North of Chennai. Instituted by a team of global academicians, business leaders and scholars with a vision for the 21st Century and beyond, Krea is an effort to re-imagine the education system, aiming to enable students to become agile, ethical and purposeful leaders in this fast-changing world. Krea University currently houses two Schools and provides strategic oversight to globally acclaimed Research Centers. The School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences currently offers 3-year BA (Honours) & B.Sc. (Honours) degrees, with an option to do an additional year i.e. fourth year of Advanced Studies. The IFMR Graduate School of Business offers PhD, MBA and customised Management Development Programmes.

gaming

Monster Energy Honda Team one-two for Barreda and Quintanilla on the Dakar’s longest special

Jan 6, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

Saudi Arabia, January 6, 2022: Joan Barreda pushed his Honda CRF450 RALLY to the limit over the 465 kilometres of today’s special – the longest of the Dakar Rally – to finish with the day’s top time at the finish in Riyadh. Chilean rider Pablo Quintanilla put the icing on the cake for Monster Energy Honda Team by clinching the runner-up spot.

79% dirt, 12% dunes, 7% sand and 2% dried-out lake were on the menu for the longest stage of the 2022 Dakar Rally, with a 465-kilometre special and a total trek of 707 kilometres. A trial by fire for all those involved. There was a mix of different terrain types to be negotiated and some navigation too. All in all, a high-paced affair that would begin to mark out the riders who will end up in possible contention for the final Dakar prize.

The starting order for this fourth day set the stage for a promising race, particularly for Joan Barreda who came out guns blazing, firmly intent on victory, but also on improving his position in the general standings. With flawless riding and navigational prowess, the Spanish rider reached the finish-line in Riyadh the clear winner and currently holds seventh position, just over thirteen minutes shy of the overall leader. Tomorrow, Barreda will open the track with his rivals in hot pursuit. Joan was penalised one minute for exceeding the speed limit in a radar zone.

Pablo Quintanilla also performed well. An advantageous starting position also helped him follow the trail of his team-mate. The Chilean turned out a very steady stage, consistently among the top three, climbing up one position in the order in the latter half of the day. Quinta’ improves on his position in the table and now lies sixth, eleven minutes and thirteen seconds behind the race leader.

Ricky Brabec, who set off from sixth this morning in Al Qaisumah, had a fairly good day, posting tenth, but Brabec also received a two-minute penalty for speeding in a controlled area. While, José Ignacio Cornejo finished twelfth, looking more at ease on the bike as the days go by, in spite of a minor navigation mistake earlier in the special.

Tomorrow’s stage:

Stage 5: 214 kilometres of liaison sections, 346 kilometres of special stage, making a total of 560 kilometres on the day. Starting and finishing at the bivouac in Riyadh, competitors will face a new loop on this Dakar, although it won’t be the last one. The changes of terrain from dirt to stone-littered tracks will put a strain on the physiques of even the toughest riders in the opening half of the special. If that were not enough, then 50 kilometres of dunes will divide the wheat from the chaff.

Ricky Brabec- Stage: 10th Overall: 17th

“Today’s stage was good. It was the longest stage of the rally and was supposed to be the most difficult, but as it was the longest it was good to make up or lose a lot of time. Today was a good day for us. We did well. We caught the front group around the second refuelling, so there we rode as a group together. I did a good job. I didn’t lose too much time. I lost some time to my team-mate Joan who was wild. He was on the gas and him and Pablo are doing great. If we were to delete the first day, I think that the team would be sitting one-two-three. It’s rally things, like this happen. I suffered a speeding penalty today – my mistake. I sped into the speed zone a little bit late. I lost huge on the first day and I’m kicking myself. It’s a long race and we have many days left.”

Pablo Quintanilla- Stage: 2nd Overall: 6th

“It was a long special, without too much navigation and with a dune sector of about 50 kilometres. I’m happy with the way I rode today, I tried to push from the back. I was expecting more complicated navigation. I felt comfortable, at ease, with good pace and focused on the roadbook, so as not to miss any tracks and be able to make up some minutes in the general standings.”

José Ignacio Cornejo- Stage: 12th Overall: 16th

“Today was a good stage; the longest special stage of the rally. The intention was to push to try to make up time. It was a very fast stage and the gaps were not very big. I made a slight mistake where I lost about three minutes. Apart from that, it was a solid, all-round day and I’m happy about that. I had some good pace and I feel good on the bike, which is working perfectly. We have to hope for some difficult days ahead so that we can take advantage of the navigation to try to recover and move up in the general standings.”

Joan Barreda- Stage: 1st Overall: 7th

“I’m very happy with today. It was a very good stage and I achieved another win. We did a very good job from the first moment of the special. We had different terrains: sandy tracks, dunes, rocks and with some navigation. I tried to keep calm, follow our course, but pushing hard and I think we did a great job and I’m very satisfied and happy with it.”

2022 Dakar Monday, January 5th 2022

Results Stage 4

Pos. Rider Num Nation Team Constructor Time/Gap
1 BARREDA Joan 88 SPA Monster Energy Honda Team Honda 04:07’06
2 QUINTANILLA Pablo 7 CHI Monster Energy Honda Team Honda +00:03’37
3 GONÇALVES Rui 19 POR Sherco TVS Rally Factory Sherco +00:06’59
4 SANTOLINO Lorenzo 15 SPA Sherco TVS Rally Factory Sherco +00:07’56
5 BENAVIDES Luciano 77 ARG Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Husqvarna +00:08’55
6 SUNDERLAND Sam 3 GBR Gas Gas Factory Team Gas Gas +00:09’15
7 WALKNER Matthias 52 AUT Red Bull KTM Rally Factory Team KTM +00:10’45
8 SVITKO Stefan 142 SLO Slovnaft Rally Team KTM +00:12’03
9 MICHEK Martin 10 CZE Orion Moto Racing Group KTM +00:13’18
10 BRABEC Ricky 2 USA Monster Energy Honda Team Honda +00:13’34
11 VAN BEVEREN Adrien 42 FRA Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team Yamaha +00:14’05
12 CORNEJO José Ignacio 11 CHI Monster Energy Honda Team Honda +00:15’09
13 SHORT Andrew 29 USA Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team Yamaha +00:15’41
14 EVAN BRANCH Ross 16 BWA Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team Yamaha +00:15’41
15 BENAVIDES Kevin 1 ARG Red Bull KTM Rally Factory Team KTM +00:16’42

 

            Provisional Standings after Stage 4 –RallyGP

Pos. Rider Num Nation Team Constructor Time/Gap
1 SUNDERLAND SAM 3 GBR GAS GAS FACTORY TEAM GAS GAS 15:30’01
2 WALKNER MATTHIAS 52 AUT RED BULL KTM RALLY FACTORY TEAM KTM +00:03’00
3 VAN BEVEREN ADRIEN 42 FRA MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA RALLY TEAM YAMAHA +00:04’54
4 SANDERS DANIEL 4 AUS GAS GAS FACTORY TEAM GAS GAS +00:07’07
5 SANTOLINO LORENZO 15 SPA SHERCO TVS RALLY FACTORY SHERCO +00:10’28
6 QUINTANILLA PABLO 7 CHI MONSTER ENERGY HONDA TEAM HONDA +00:11’13
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Business

Celebrate the harvest festival with Amazon.in’s ‘Pongal Shopping Store’

Jan 6, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

Chennai, 6th January 2022: Mark the beginning of New Year with Amazon.in’s ‘Pongal Shopping Store,’ which brings in a specially curated selection to celebrate the harvest festival. The one-stop-store will offer a wide range of products from Puja essentials, ethnic wear, electronics, home décor, kitchen appliances, fashion and beauty essentials, large appliances, smartphones, accessories, Amazon Devices and much more.

Customers can access millions of products from the comfort and safety of their homes and enjoy deals and offers across brands starting from 4th January till 17th January 2022. Get attractive deals across brands such as Anveshan, Prestige, Bajaj, Manyavar, Bata, Fastrack, HP, OnePlus, Samsung, MTR, Happilo, and more.

Here are some product recommendations that customers can choose from while shopping on Amazon.in’s Pongal Shopping Store.

Be Ready with Puja Essentials & Festive Décor

• Om Shanthi Wax Free Pure Cow Ghee Diya – Diyas are an important part of every prayer as it signifies purity, good luck, and power. Celebrate Pongal and spread good vibes with this wax free cow ghee diya that is convenient and an apt replacement for traditional ghee lamps.

• Decorative Brass & Glass Oil Lamp/Tea Light Holder – Bring home this beautiful crystal diya to add festive touch. You can also use them as decorations in your home in the living room or bedroom or place them on a dining table instead of candles.

• Ethnic Indian Design Brass Large Urli – This elephant design urli will add a touch of traditional elegance to your home or office space. Produced using sand casting techniques, the handmade brass urli is truly an authentic Indian urli. Fill the bowl with water and add fresh/artificial flowers on top. You can also place floating candles on the surface of the water.

• ExclusiveLane Handcrafted Birdcage Table & Hanging Tea Light Candle Holder – The ‘Glowing Vines’ is a wall tea-light holder set comprising of 2 rectangular-shaped tea-light wall frames handcrafted in iron which come with 4 bucket-shaped glass holders covered with golden foiling on the outside containing 1 tea-light candle each.

Ethnic wear and other fashion accessories for the celebrations

• Cotton Shopy Women’s Kanjivaram Silk Cotton Blend Saree – Perfect for a festival, this saree’s unique design with its woven golden zari blouse and dark green buti gives it a modern touch and adds elegance to a traditional Indian attire. Pair it with earrings or bangles making the ideal fit to celebrate the festivities

• Diverse Men’s Cotton Slim Short Kurta – A traditional kurta is always in style, pair it with a sleeveless kota and complement it with a pair of Kolhapur chappals to complete the look. You can also wear it with a pair of jeans to create a fusion outfit.

• Janasya Women’s Maroon Poly Crepe Kurta – Pump up your style quotient with this rust kurta from Janasya. It is made with premium quality fabric, is soft against the skin and comes with a mandarin collar that elevates the look. In addition, it comes with three-quarter sleeves and a line-flare that makes the whole outfit look traditional and stylish.

• Janasya Women’s Poly Silk Saree with Blouse Piece – Make a personal style statement with the saree that comes with an embroidered unstitched blouse. It has embroidered lace border crafted with finesse and perfection so, spark up your outfit with statement jewellery, peep-toe heels, an embellished potli and a sleek hairdo for a spot-on celebratory look.

• Sukkhi Adorable Gold-Plated Pearl Choker Necklace Set – This lavish gold-plated white pearl choker necklace set from Sukkhi is made of alloy and features a unique one of a kind traditional embellish with antic finish.

• Gold Plated Meena Work Long Earrings – Pair your ethnic wear with this minimalist gold-plated earring with meena work to add a hint of beauty to any look.

• Duchess Potli – Complete your look with this potli bag and sport the festive look that you desire.

• BATA Men’s Leather Sandals – Elevate your style with this classy pair of sandals from Bata. Featuring a contemporary refined design with exceptional comfort, this pair is perfect to give your quintessential dressing an ethnic upgrade.

• BATA Women’s Aroma Fashion Sandals – These white and brown sandals feature open toe design and hook and loop closure. It comes with block heel with 2 inches of height which provides stable and comfortable walking experience.

 Get the right look with these beauty essentials

• Makeup Revolution Reloaded Eyeshadow Combo – Get your look right to celebrate festivities within the safety of your home. This palette has 15 amazing eyeshadow shades to choose from – from bold and vibrant to subtle and neutral shades, it has it all.

• Just Herbs Ayurvedic Lipstick Shade Sampler Kit – These paraben-free lipsticks are made from ayurvedic ingredients using Indian Kudzu, Shatavari, Bhrami, Guduchi, Yashtimadhu, Bala and Manjistha based on a base of ghee and sesame oil. They are rich in herbs and nourishing for your lips, so don’t compromise on the skin care and ‘glam’ factor while you get ready for Pongal this year.

• Forest Essentials Facial, Ubtan Narangi and Nagkesar – This ubtan is an Ayurvedic preparation of fresh herbs, leaves and barks, which gently cleanses the skin without stripping its natural moisture. It unveils a natural glow in the skin and clears the post acne scars and blemishes while improving the skin texture. In addition, it is free from chemicals, parabens and petrochemicals and comes in eco-friendly packaging.
Don’t compromise on Home Essentials

• Eureka Forbes Aquaguard AURA – This purifier comes with active copper technology that provides goodness of copper in water. The RO technology removes TDS, hardness, pesticides & heavy metals & also eliminates harmful bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and cysts. UV e-boiling technology ensures that every drop of water is as healthy and safe as the water is boiled for 20 minutes. Protect the health of your loved ones with Aquaguard as it ensures the promise of safe water.

• Bajaj New Shakti Neo 15L Metal Body 4 Star Water Heater – No more cold showers with Bajaj Water Heater as the swirl flow technology gives 20% more hot water and is suitable high-rise buildings with its 8-bar pressure.

• GM 3060 E-Book 4 + 1 Power Strip – Save your electronics and accessories from damages caused by power surges with the GM 3060 E-book 4+1 spike guard. It comes with a power strip that features sockets, a master switch and an indicator.

• Spotzero by Milton Prime Spin Mop – Keep your home spick and span for the Pongal celebrations with the mop that provides efficient cleaning solutions for a quicker, easier, more adaptive, and multifaceted cleaning experience.

• Stay connected with latest Tech

• Redmi 80 cm (32 inches) HD Ready Smart LED TV – Experience incredible clarity and sharp imaging that ensures your entertainment is a visual delight. The Redmi Smart TV is a perfect fit for your home if you’re looking for features such as Android TV 11, Chromecast Built-In, Patchwall 4 With IMDb Integration, Kids Mode with Parental Lock, 75+ Free Live Channels, Language Universe (16+ Languages), App Support from Prime Video, Netflix, Disney

+ Hotstar, Youtube, Apple TV, 5000+ Apps from Play Store Quad Core Processor, and Dual Band Wi-Fi.

• Sony Bravia (55 inches) 4K Ultra HD Smart LED Google TV – Enjoy entertainment the smarter way with Sony Bravia. Experience glorious pictures with real work detail, exclusively powered by 4K Processor X1 and hear lifelike sound with Sony’s clear phase technology that eliminates sound dispersion. The beautiful design of the TV X-Protection Pro offers durability and protection from dust, humidity etc. and when it comes to entertainment it is packed with unlimited entertainment features that are powered by Google.

• Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen, 2021) – Simplify your TV experience with the Fire TV Stick helps streaming with power, volume, and mute buttons in a single remote. And with 50% more power than the previous generation, Fire TV Stick delivers quick app starts and fast streaming in Full HD. Feel scenes come to life with immersive Dolby Atmos audio on select titles, including on Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar and Netflix when connected to compatible soundbars and home audio systems. Dolby Atmos moves sounds all around you – even overhead – immersing you in whatever you’re watching.

• Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – With a new speaker and design, Echo Dot is a voice-controlled smart speaker with Alexa, designed for any room. Just ask for music, news, information, control compatible smart home devices and more. You can either use the crisp and clear built-in speaker or connect Echo Dot to your own other speakers using Bluetooth or 3.5mm audio cable.

• Samsung Galaxy M52 5G – The all-new Samsung M52 comes with a monstrous 5000Mah battery and 64MP triple camera and 32MP front camera. The super slim 7.4mm body and 6.7-inch full-HD + sAMOLED display produces brilliant colours and gives you an enhanced viewing experience.

• OnePlus Nord 2 5G – The OnePlus Nord 2 comes with cool features like 90 Hz AMOLED display and MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI processor. The smartphone comes with a performance enhancing technology and 50MP AI triple camera system with a Sony IMX766 sensor, optical image stabilization (OIS) and a ton of AI wizardry. Additionally, it boats OxygenOS 11.3 operating system based on Android 11, dual cell 4500mAH lithium-ion battery and 128GB internal memory on UFS 3.1 storage system.

• HP 15 Laptop – Built to keep you productive and entertained, the HP 15″ diagonal laptop features reliable performance and an expansive display – letting you stream, surf and speed through tasks. It comes with AMD Ryzen 3 3250U processor, 8 GB DDR4-2400 SDRAM and pre-loaded Windows 10 Home with lifetime validity and free upgrade to Windows 11.

• Huawei FreeBuds 4i Wireless in-Ear Bluetooth Earphone – The sensors in HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i actively detect and reduce ambient noise. The dual-mic system comes with a slit-duct design to effectively reduce outdoor wind noise. The exclusive beamforming technology, combined with AI noise reduction technology, can pick up your voice more accurately even in a crowded environment. Hear and be heard loud and clear on every call.

• TP-Link TL-WA850RE N300 Wireless Range Extended – Boost your Wi-Fi Wireless Network with this 300Mbps Wi-Fi range extender TL-WA850RE. It comes with Smart Signal Indicator Light, Ethernet Bridge and Tether App for Easy Use

• HP Deskjet Ink Advantage Ultra 4826 – Print as much as you want with this easy-to-use device that offers affordable home printing at an ultra-low cost. It is sustainably built and comes with customizable shortcuts on your phone, 1400 color or 2600 black pages of Original HP Ink included in the box.

• EDYELL® TW2S Gaming True Wireless Earbuds – If you’re a gaming enthusiast, get home these wireless earbuds that are designed for gaming. It comes with features such as 60MS low latency, one step pairing, Bluetooth V 5.1, Touch Controls and IPX7 trusted waterproof.

Festivities are incomplete without food and appliances that make cooking easy:

• Anveshan A2 Cow Ghee – The Anveshan A2 Bilona Cow Ghee is prepared using an Ayurvedic process and is full of the miraculous SCFAs (short-chain fatty acids) that help mobilise the stubborn fat stored in our bodies.

• MTR Gulab Jamun Tin (1Kg) – Add a touch of sweetness to your festivities with these traditional Gulab Jamun that are suited to every occasion and every celebration. Serve it with minimum inconvenience and maximum delight!

• Happilo 100% Natural Premium Californian Almonds (200gms) – Almonds are a perfect health snack and at the same time can be used to curate various recipes.

• Dega Farms Premium Pure Jaggery (250gms, Pack of 2) – Premium Pure Jaggery by Dega Farms is in purest form with full of nutrition that is extracted from organic sugarcanes. Jaggery is loaded with antioxidants and minerals such as zinc and selenium, which in turn help prevent free-radical damage and boost resistance against infections.

• Prestige IRIS Plus Mixer Grinder – Get this powerful mixer grinder that comes with a 750-watt motor, sturdy handles and versatile jars that are designed with superior quality stainless steel.

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Business

Syntizen partners with the Odisha government to provide life certificates to pensioners through video KYC

Jan 6, 2022 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

January 6, 2022: Syntizen, one of India’s leading Digital Identity Solutions provider, has partnered with the Odisha government to provide a Video KYC solution to help them offer life certificates to pensioners. The state has become the first in the country to deploy a digital process that includes Aadhaar Validation for smoothening the process of obtaining a life certificate. The beneficiaries of the service will be the five lakh pension seekers across the state.

This AI-powered solution seeks to provide an amicable remedy to the issues faced by many pensioners every year. Receiving a pension is a tedious route where a pension seeker needs to submit a life certificate to get the retirement benefits. The physical process is slow and inconvenient.

As a 100% digitally capacitated exercise, Syntizen’s Video KYC solution provides an instant process to obtain a life certificate in four simple steps. All one has to do is:

  1. Enter the basic details like PPO Number, Treasury Name
  2. Verify the Aadhaar details using OTP based e-KYC
  3. Join Video call where some Questions shall be asked
  4. Perform Facial Matching and Liveness Detection for validating the pensioner

The procedure takes 5–10 minutes, and a life certificate is generated instantly. The confirmation is sent to the pension seeker via SMS.

Odisha Computer Application Center (OCAC), a PSU under IT Department, Government of Odisha in partnership with Syntizen Technologies and Dept of Finance is providing the Al/ML based solution to issue life certificates and ease pension disbursements.

Speaking about the initiative with the Odisha Government, Siddharth Kukatlapalli, Co-founder and CBO, Syntizen, said,

“We, at Syntizen, always envisioned furnishing services that could help corporate enterprises, governments, and people around the country. Our identification checking and instant service delivery systems are ingenious and fool-proof at the same time. We are glad to showcase it on a large platform by helping the Odisha government facilitate efficient distribution of digital life certificates to around 5 lakh pension seekers in the state.”

Odisha government spokesperson, Shri. Manoj Kumar Mishra, IRTS, Chairman OCAC & IT Secretary, Odisha, said,

“People often associate government-related work to be time-consuming because of the amount of effort that goes into going from office to office. It was no different for pensioners. We wanted to make things simpler and Syntizen does that well. We are looking forward to incorporating the digital authentication process into other government services as well.”

This program was officially launched by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Naveen Patnaik on 29th December 2021.

Syntizen is looking forward to offering Video KYC-based life certificates in other states. Currently, Syntizen provides Aadhaar solutions to several states, such as the Telangana government, Uttar Pradesh government, Tamil Nadu government, and Andhra Pradesh government. The Telangana government incorporates Syntizen’s facial matching solutions across their transport and education departments. In the private sector, DCB Bank and Fincare small finance bank use its Aadhaar services, and more than 30 BFSI clients integrate Syntizen’s services in their working space. Daily, Syntizen’s engines record 5-7 million transactions.

Business

Renowned Numerologist Mr J. C. Chaudhry conferred with Guinness World Record-2022 for the most viewers of a live session on Numerology

Jan 6, 2022 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Mumbai, January 06, 2022: Mr. J.C. Chaudhry, an eminent Numerologist has created a world record by hosting the most viewed numerology session live-streamed on YouTube. He has been conferred with the Guinness World Record for the most viewers of a Numerology lesson livestreamed on YouTube.

The theme of the session was ‘Power of Name – Fourth Dimension of Life’ held on January 01, 2022. The session highlighted how one can calculate his/her ‘Name Number’, check if the name brings a positive aspect to one’s life and scope of correction to make one’s name fortunate & vibrate with Date of Birth. The session was attended by nearly 6,000 viewers during the live streaming, the highest for such a session worldwide.

According to numerology, every number has its meaning. To attract prosperity in life, there should be a combination of numbers that represent the hidden characters of a person. Mr Chaudhry offers name numerology, life numerology, and future numerology chart reading services worldwide. With deep faith in ancient wisdom powers, he has provided numerology predictions and solutions to people facing relationship issues, marriage issues, losses in business, etc., and received positive feedback from many.

Renowned Numerologist Mr J. C. Chaudhry

Elated with the achievement, Mr. J. C. Chaudhry, Chairman of Chaudhry Nummero Private Limited and Indian Institute of Numerology, said, “I am thrilled to have attained the prestigious Guinness Book of World Record by hosting one of the most viewed live sessions on numerology. The increasing number of attendees reflects the growing interest of people in ancient science and how with numerology, one can chart a smooth, progressive and successful life path.”

Mr. Chaudhry has been practicing numerology for the last 37 years helping innumerable people obtain peace and prosperity in their lives. To dispel the myths around Numerology while integrating it with modern science, Mr. Chaudhry will be setting up an institute named ‘The Indian Institute of Numerology’ to enable an exchange of ideas to validate the impact numbers have on humans. He has also set up International Numerology Forum to bring together all Numerologists of the World and exchange ideas/research work and do benefits to mankind.

Mr. Chaudhry has also authored two books on numerology – “Advanced Numerology” and “Practical Numerology” – assisting people to plan their life by reducing stress. He is also the Founder and Chairman of Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), a pioneer in the field of education motivating young students to pursue their dream.

In 2018, he founded Chaudhry Nummero Pvt. Ltd., which conducts numerological audits of companies and offers consulting services in the areas of identifying the best time for investment, and suitable names for brands and companies, among others. Mr. Chaudhry’s JC Nummero, a mobile app, gives free numerology reports on various dimensions of life.

Health

Five Tips for a Healthier You in 2022!

Jan 6, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

by Dr. Jennifer Prabhu, M.D. (Internal Medicine and Pediatrics) Co-Founder & CEO, Circee Health- a disease-reversal and prevention platform

If you’re like me, ringing in the new year, especially after the past two very difficult years, brings along with it a sense of positivity and hope. As a doctor, I also aspire for better health- both physical and mental. Unfortunately though, as the new year looms, many people plan to begin drastic diets or exercise regimens, only to see them fail after a few weeks. In this article, I will share with you a few simple tips to help you achieve those seemingly elusive long-lasting results.

Tip #1: Eat more plants 

This will always be my favourite piece of advice. Don’t underestimate the power of plants as preventative medicine! There are so many seemingly innocent fruits, veggies, nuts, grains and legumes that pack quite a punch of immunity-boosting nutrients. Is there a better way to start out a new year than with a stronger immune system? Just a few examples- for a natural vitamin C and E kick, make sure you pile on the palak (and other leafy greens like methi, sarson ka saag, laal bhaji) and bring home the broccoli (and gobi and cabbage). Zap those viruses away with zinc— found in all mushrooms, nuts, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds (til), and of course lentils and beans. And finally, delight in more vitamin D to reduce inflammation- found in most fortified cereals and all plant-based milk (soya, almond, oat, rice).

Tip #2: Reduce the inflammation-producing foods in your diet 

Many people don’t realise that what you put in your mouth ultimately affects the rest of your body, not just your digestive system. If you suffer from knee pain, acne or headaches (to name a few), it might just be a result of what you eat. Unfortunately- one of the most pro-inflammatory foods is actually milk and milk products (dahi, butter, cheese, paneer and yes, even ghee). I am not asking you to completely give up all your dairy, but- try just 1-2 dairy free days a week, and notice how your body feels the following day! I promise you will feel lighter, more energized, and over time, less aches and pains! In our practice, we constantly analyze patient data and seek these gems (of pain or inflammation reduction) and present it back to the patient so they see that each time they avoided dairy, something positive happened to their bodies. These days, it is not tough to avoid dairy. Thankfully, there are a plethora of plant-based dairy substitutes out there to help when a craving strikes. If you look in my freezer, you’ll see a few vegan ice creams hiding out, waiting for such an occasion…

Tip#3: Move it! No really- get up and go  

You don’t have to join a fancy gym to reap all the incredible benefits of cardiovascular exercise. Did you know that incorporating just 30-45min a day of heart-pumping activity three days a week has a 2-fold impact on heart disease for example! Increased heart rate means more blood and oxygen supply to all your vital organs including the brain (better mood and concentration), intestines (less bloating and acidity) and skin (less oil and acne). A simple rule of thumb to make sure you are putting in the ‘right amount’ of exertion is if you can hold a full conversation while exercising (without feeling breathless). If you can, you need to push harder! Walking fast will do the trick- no need to run a marathon. If you can’t get outside, there are plenty of free videos on the internet to choose from, for every age and skill level.

Tip# 4: Sleep on it 

Another simple lifestyle change that can make a huge impact, is working towards increasing your sleep quality and duration. Poor sleep has been linked to depression and anxiety, obesity, high BP, even a higher risk of infections (i.e.- suppressed immunity). In the new year, set a goal to improve your ‘sleep hygiene’ and I promise you’ll notice a surprisingly positive impact on many aspects of your life. How to achieve this? I already mentioned many benefits of exercise, but did you know if you move your exercise to the evening or night, your sleep will likely be longer and deeper. Even if you just do this 1 – 2 day a week. Turn off your ‘devices’ at least one hour before bed. Choose a good book, some calming music, a warm bath or even better – meditate! There are also safe, non-habit-forming and natural supplements that can help retrain your body to sleep more efficiently. Melatonin, Ashwagandha and L-theanine have been proven to have these benefits in many clinical trials. Of course, always consult your doctor before starting any supplement.

Tip #5: Teach an old dog a new trick 

It seems almost silly, but learning a new skill, taking up a new hobby, or even just setting a different long-term goal (at home, at work, with family) can start a snowball effect of positive changes. Create a goal and move towards it. Having something to look forward to and be proud of is an enormous mood booster. In fact, many research studies have found that those people without a hobby are significantly more likely to develop a mood disorder in their lifetime (anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD to name a few). We at Circee Health, for example, have incorporated this key element in our discussions with our patients. Having something to work on makes one feel positive. Another remarkable benefit of hobbies is in finding like-minded people that share your passion. Building your friend and community support circle is just as important as eating healthy and exercising. So, try something new and different this year- you never know where it might lead you!

Business

Top 5 Hygiene Brands in the Market

Jan 6, 2022 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is India’s fourth-largest sector with household and personal care accounting for 50% of FMCG sales in India. It is expected to increase at a CAGR of 14.9% to reach US $ 220 billion by 2025, from US$ 110 billion in2020. Personal care also known as toiletries is used in beautification as well as Personal Hygiene. There are various brands in India providing diverse products such as handwash, disinfectant wipes & sprays, body wash, and shampoos. To meet the daily requirement of such a large population, many national and multinational brands are involved in manufacturing and marketing.

The following list tries to capture the various brands that are popular among the consumer due to the different reasons ranging from being economical, or organic or made up of infused natural ingredients:

1. WiZ Care

WiZ Care – Safe, innovative, refreshing, and amalgamation of advanced technology with traditional beauty charms and “India ka Apna Hygiene Brand” – these are the terms that WiZ, India’s one of the fastest-growing brand for personal care and hygiene products, represents. Incepted in 2001, WiZ Care is a subsidiary of Cossmic Products, one of India’s leading OEM manufacturing companies and a brand that is renowned for its extensive experience, focus and expertise in high-quality, affordable personal care and hygiene products since 1978. Founded by Mr Reetesh Dhingra and Mrs Manisha Dhingra, WiZ’s ‘Be Clean, Be Happy’ vision lays the foundation for its customer-centric approach and its attitude towards colleagues, and stakeholders. Advocating and practising top-notch hygiene standards, ethics, convenience, lawfulness, accountability, and transparency, WiZ’s best-in-class product range incorporates advanced manufacturing facilities to maintain consistency available at Factory Pricing having more than 51 refreshing Fragrances Products with Premium quality products. The fast-growing brand’s vast product range includes Hand Wash, Hand Sanitizers, Disinfectant Wipes and Sprays, Only Vegan Ingredients Cleaners, Body Wash, Wet Wipes, Shampoos and Deodorants.

2. ITC LIMITED

ITC Limited is an Indian conglomerate that has flourished in the Indian market for over 110 years giving them a deep understanding of Indian consumers. It is based in of the major metropolitan cities of the country, Kolkata. Manufacturing varied products of hygiene are part of their business.

3. JOHNSON & JOHNSON

Being a pharmaceutical company, Johnson & Johnson even manufactures several types of medical goods and devices. It is one of the most reputed manufacturers of personal care products in the world. They manufacture products such as baby powder, face washes, first aid products, contact lens and so on. All their employees in 60 countries are united in a common mission: to help people everywhere live longer, healthier, happier lives.

4. Hindustan Unilever Ltd

With over 85 years of heritage in India, headquartered in the city of Mumbai, HUL or Hindustan Unilever Limited is India’s largest FMCG company. Driven by their purpose to make sustainable living commonplace, some of the most used products of one of India’s biggest exporters are Lakme, LUX, Lifebuoy, Rin, and Surf Excel.

5. Patanjali

Patanjali Ayurved (commonly known as Patanjali) is an Indian multinational consumer packaged goods company based in Haridwar, India. It was founded by Ramdev and Balkrishna in 2006.[4] Its office is in Delhi, with manufacturing units and headquarters in the industrial area of Haridwar. The company manufactures cosmetics, ayurvedic medicine, and food products.