Archive: July 26, 2022

Business

Citroën Launches Made-In-India New C3…

Jul 26, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

Jaipur, July 2022: Citroën India has launched the much-awaited New C3 at a special introductory price of ₹5,70,500 (ex-showroom Delhi). With over 90% localisation, this Made-In-India model is the first product from the C-Cubed family of vehicles and is built at its manufacturing facility in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. New C3 deliveries to customers will start from today at all the La Maison Citroën phygital showrooms across the country.

The new Citroën C3 is now available for retail at La Maison Citroën phygital showrooms in 19 cities, namely, New Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Chennai, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Bhubaneswar*, Surat, Nagpur*, Vizag, Calicut, and Coimbatore.

Citroën will also extend its 100% direct online buying – BUY ONLINE – for the New C3. Customers in over 90 Indian cities, including those outside the dealer network, will be covered through this direct online initiative and can order directly from the factory.

Customers can seamlessly experience the high-definition 3D Configurator online and at the La Maison Citroën phygital showrooms to configure and customise their New C3.

For the aftersales network named the L’Atelier Citroën, the company will offer unique services like remote diagnostics and 100% parts availability to assure New C3 customers of a stress-fee ownership experience. Citroën Service on Wheels will enhance reach and availability for customers covering most common repairs at customer’s doorstep. This represents the Citroën Service Promise that extends “Comfort at Your Fingertips” for customers.

As a part of the New C3’s Warranty Programme, Citroën has services like a standard vehicle warranty for two years or 40,000 km (whichever is earlier), a warranty on spare parts & accessories for 12 Months or 10,000 km (whichever is earlier), and 24/7 Roadside Assistance for maximum comfort and mobility. Extended warranty and maintenance packages are also available across the network.

To make the Citroën ownership experience more comfortable, the company will also offer Citroën Future Sure for New C3 customers. This comprehensive package allows customers to own a Citroën with an easy monthly payment starting from INR 11,999* (T&C apply). The package also includes Routine Maintenance, Extended Warranty, Roadside Assistance and an on-road financing for up to five years.

Roland Bouchara, CEO & Managing Director, Stellantis India, said, “The India launch of the New Citroën C3 is a very proud moment for all of us at Stellantis. With this launch, Citroën enters the mainstream B-hatch segment in India and we are confident the New C3’s Customised Comfort USP will make it attractive and unique for consumers. This is our first model from the C-Cubed family of vehicles that is designed and engineered in India, for Indians. With over 90% localised parts in the New C3, we are leveraging our strong supplier base, our R&D Center in Chennai, the Vehicle Assembly Plant at Thiruvallur and the Powertrain Plant at Hosur in the state of Tamil Nadu.” 

Saurabh Vatsa, Brand Head, Citroën India, remarked, “We are excited to launch the New C3 for the young and progressive customers who will experience the Citroën Advanced Comfort® with its 4 themes: LIVE ELEVATED with SUV-styling, HAPPY SPACE with driving comfort for flying carpet effect, tropicalised air-conditioning and interior roominess with panoramic exterior view,INFO10MENT with 26 cm Infotainment touchscreen with wireless Android Auto & Apply Carplay® connectivity with mirror screen technology, CUSTOMISED COMFORT with 10 exterior colour combinations, 3 packs, 56 customisation options and over 70 accessories available at launch . FUN TO DRIVE with award winning and fuel efficient powertrains: 1.2 NA Puretech 82 with 5-speed MT & 1.2 Turbo Puretech 110 with 6-speed MT. The New C3 will truly be the new style icon for the young and progressive customers. #EXPRESSYOURSTYLE” 

Customers can now test-drive and experience the Customised Comfort of the new Citroën C3 by visiting a La Maison

Citroën phygital showroom near them and/or book/buy the car online at www.citroen.in.

*To be operational in August 2022

Citroën

Since 1919, Citroën has created automobiles, technologies and mobility solutions to respond to evolutions in society. Being an audacious and innovative brand, Citroën places serenity and well-being at the heart of its customer experience and offers a wide range of models, from the unique Ami, an electric mobility object designed for the city, to sedans, SUVs and commercial vehicles, most of them available with electric or plug-in hybrid powertrains. A pioneer brand in services and the attention paid to its individual and professional customers, Citroën is present in 101 countries with a network of 6200 points of sale and services around the world.

Business

Merchant Accelerator Programme 2022 to inspire digital e-commerce

Jul 26, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

New Delhi | July 26th, 2022: AdYogi, a premier automated digital ads company for e-commerce has become the event partner of Shopify for the Merchant Accelerator Programme 2022. It is a three-day online event that will serve as a first-of-its-kind mentoring launchpad for D2C businesses to adopt the technological tools and start selling their products online, adeptly and efficiently.

The power-packed event will have 13 sessions, which are set to support and help merchants upscale their business in the upcoming festive season. Invited merchants will be educated on various digital sales topics such as web development, operations and marketing. From skilfully generating online sales to delivering products to end consumers, every aspect of the e-commerce D2C segment will be covered by expert mentors. Skills and in-depth knowledge shall be imparted to all participants on subjects like online store diagnosis, plugins, content optimisation, inventory management, delivery, returns, social media and email marketing. This is a free-of-cost invite-only event.

The first day of the event will be focused on communication, supply chain challenges, website responsiveness, using Shopify for automation, and important marketing metrics for profit. The second day includes learning about mobile app use on the Shopify store, WhatsApp communication in sales, search engine discoverability, enhancing website conversion rate, devising discounts, deciding marketing budget for Google and Meta, and setting an overall marketing calendar with creatives. The last and final day has more in-depth insights on Google and Meta platforms, such as choosing the right one for growth, learning about app push notifications to retain and acquire customers, and information on Shopify Plus enterprise program functionality.

Merchants will get to learn from leading industry experts to level up their marketing performance. The following list of seasoned speakers shall be sharing their insights and knowledge in this programme, including Siddhant Rana, Market Development Lead at Shopify; Jagan Praveen, Senior Business Development Manager at Shopify; Shayna Arora, Senior Agency Partner Manager at Shopify; Anshuman Jain, Senior Agency Partner Manager at Shopify; Nisha Laxminarayan, Senior Merchant Success Manager at Shopify; Narayan Ramachandran, Partner Solutions Engineer at Shopify; Sindoora Iyer, Content Manager at Shopify; Ankush Aggarwal, Co-founder at Adyogi; Abhishek Modi, Founder at Mojito Labs; Arjun V, CEO and Co-founder at Zoko – Better Business on Whatsapp; Saleeh, CEO and Co-founder at Appmaker; Lakshdeep Rajput, Founder and CEO at SearchTap; Sachi Dalmia, Partnerships Lead at Push Owl and Ananth Jayarajan, Senior Technical Partner Manager.

Ankush Aggarwal, the Co-founder of AdYogi, said, “This event is aligned to foster entrepreneurial ecosystem in India. We aim to support first-time merchants who have been mulling to shift their operations online. In the event, they will learn how to build user-friendly and slick websites to sell their products. Modalities of an online advertisement and digital promotion will also be discussed, which shall enable sellers to put out digital ads and optimize clicks and convert them to sales. From web space development to operations and marketing, everything shall be taught in this event on an end-to-end basis. Merchants will finally get to break their inertia around online business and eventually gain enough confidence to capture the digital platforms.” 

A spokesperson from Shopify, said, “Through this event, we shall shortlist about 25-50 small and medium-sized businesses on a first come basis for our in-depth mentoring and support. These businesses should have over 15 lakhs of Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), preferably be run by women entrepreneurs, and must further be willing to invest Rs. 4 lakhs per month on marketing. The shortlisted merchants will be offered access to full-funnel sessions, partner discounts and the entire event recordings. The main function of our event is to encourage both small-scale and medium-scale e-commerce merchants to overcome their inertia, eliminate digital challenges and enhance user experience with experts’ support. Digital growth powered by technological tools is the future of scalability in modern businesses.”

Health

Criticool by GenWorks aims to Simplify Neonatal Care…

Jul 26, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

New Delhi, July 2022: GenWorks, the first start-up in the Indian healthcare industry dedicated to improving healthcare access in India, has recently launched a new product, Criticool. It is a device that allows doctors to lower the body temperatures of infants suffering from asphyxia for a specific period. Birth asphyxia, or the failure to establish breathing at birth, is one of the primary causes of cerebral palsy and early neonatal mortality. Criticool helps medical practitioners induce therapeutic hypothermia, improving neurological recovery and significantly reducing the mortality rate. It can be critical in treating asphyxia within the first 28 days of childbirth.

The survival of an infant post-high-risk delivery in Indian hospitals today is determined by life-saving technologies. As a result, patients look at doctors as gods. It is especially true in neonatal care. According to UNICEF, newborns face the highest risk of death in their first month at an average global rate of 17 deaths per 1,000 live births.

Dr Sachin Kumar Dubey, Consultant, Neonatology and Paediatrics, Yashoda Hospital and Research Center, said, “As many as 15 out of 100 babies can be saved using this machine. Criticool works best when used in tandem with Brainz Monitor, a tool for monitoring the brain status of a baby, like a heart ECG. It helps in diagnosing symptoms of seizures. Since seizures are not often manifested, we must constantly keep track of the infant’s brain activity. Investing in the right technology can significantly lower the mortality rate.”

Ganesh Prasad, Founder, MD & CEO, GenWorks, said, “Cirtcool is just one of the many offerings we bring to the table. We offer a complete portfolio in newborn care, from early screening and diagnosis to focused treatment and care. Our care has impacted more than a million newborns, from saving lives to enhancing the quality of life. Our connected care platform provides specialist access and medical facility anywhere in the country.”

According to the 2021 National Family Health Survey, promoted by immense improvement in healthcare, neonatal mortality rates have decreased from 45.1% to 35.7% over the last decade. Criticool not only aims to simplify infant healthcare, but it is out in the industry with a vision to save lives and to make a difference by a significant number and a strong success rate.

News

The legendary flutist Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia came forward to support Forests by Heartfulness…

Jul 26, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

Hyderabad, July 2022: Forests by Heartfulness hosted the legendary flutist Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia at Kanha Shanti Vanam – the Heartfulness Headquarters in the outskirts of Hyderabad this Sunday. Pt. Chaurasia who agreed to lend his name to the cause of promoting awareness on the importance of trees performed as a fund-raiser event called ‘Echoes of Vrindavan’ during the Bhandara fest coinciding with the auspicious occasion of the 95th birth anniversary of Pujya Chariji – the third in the lineage of the Guides of Sri Rama Chandra Mission. Present at the occasion were the Guide of Heartfulness – Shri Kamlesh Patel ‘Daaji’ who presided over the event and other dignitaries that included Shri. Errabelli Dayakar Rao, Hon’ble Minister of Panchayat Raj & Rural Development and RWS; Shri V. Srinivas Goud, Minister of Prohibition & Excise, Sports & Youth services, Tourism & Culture and Archaeology of Telangana state; Shri Somesh Kumar, The Hon’ble Chief Secretary – Telangana state; Shri Arvind Kumar, IAS, Spl. Chief Secretary, Municipal Administration & Urban Development; Smt. Shobha Royyuru, Rtd PCCF, Adviser to Govt of Telangana; Shri Viziendra, IAS, Spl Secretary Roads and Buildings; Shri Vishnu Vardhan Reddy IFS, OSD Industries promotion; Shri Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Industries and Commerce, Principal Secretary; Shri Rahul Bojja, IAS, Secretary to Chief Minister; Shri K. Ramakrishna Rao, IAS, Spl. Chief Secretary, Finance and planning; Smt. Preeti Meena IAS, Project Director, TSACS; Shri D. Ronald Rose, IAS, Secretary to Government, Finance; Shri Adhar Sinha, IAS, Spl. Chief Secretary.

The concert followed a satsangh where participants meditated under the guidance of Shri Kamlesh Patel. At least 25,000 people joined the event from Kanha Shanti Vanam as part of the ongoing Bhandara series. The event was streamed live wherein participants from around the world joined in huge numbers enthralled with the bliss of meditation coupled with mellifluous music.

Speaking on the occasion Pujya Daaji said, “Music has a divine connection. This is especially true about classical music that is so close to the divinity. It brings us closer to God. If you have ever noticed, for someone who is not an ardent devotee, it becomes hard to pray or meditate. But soulful music can not only calm his mind, but also bring the focus better and much easily on God. It helps in binding the soul with the divine source. Research has also proven that a certain kind of music can affect individuals spiritually. Different cultures have specific kinds of music for specific occasions to elicit a community mood. If you look at the Buddhist monasteries, there is a special reverberance with the kind of drumming and the chants. The same holds good at a temple. Plants are not left behind at how they can be influenced by music. A study conducted by Dr. T. C. Singh in 1962 at Annamalai University showed that balsam plants that were exposed to classical music grew by 20% with 72% increase in the biomass when compared to the control group. As humans we are privileged to have the opportunity to raise our consciousness to a higher level. Divine music and meditation serve as the means for it. The endpoint is to have our moods still, thoughts calm and unaffected by any worries or external influences. It is very graceful of Pandit Chaurasia to support a noble cause in spreading the message.”

Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, who as an avid green supporter joined hands with Forests by Heartfulness and enchanted the participants with his sublime performance said, “When we talk of Vridavan, the image that crops up is that of Krishna playing his flute as every soul around him including the plants are mesmerized by the divinity of his music. This image is further strengthened by what we have heard from the tales, the folklore and the scriptures of the kind of influence divine music had on sentient beings. Every raga has a mood, every note is a deity in itself. One cannot escape the significance of it if rendered with perfection. We need to create that reverberance – a divine environment wherein people are free from greed, envy and arrogance. Much damage has already been caused to nature. But with baby-steps the damage can be reversed. When I saw the green cover that Kanha today is, I could not believe the impact it can have on the ecology here. The centre is already attracting a number of migratory bird species. Those who are sensible are volunteering to the green initiatives with Forests by Heartfulness. I suppose we all must do our part in help creating forests save this planet.”

The Bhandara festival and the concert can be viewed on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUkBrArIanM

Recently Forests by Heartfulness received impetus by corporates also associating with them in planting more saplings at Kanha Shantivanam. The Heartfulness Tree Conservation Centre also launched a modern Tissue Culture laboratory with the aim of growing endangered indigenous tree species. With a 5,000 sft facility with 10,000 cleanroom technology, 15,00,000 annual sapling production capacity and the finest equipment and infrastructure. A team of experts from India and Israel are overseeing the project. At least five endangered varieties are propagated at the rate of 1.5-2 lacs saplings per year per variety by the Heartfulness Tree Conservation Centre. The raw material sources are obtained from native locations of the endangered species with the help of the Forest Department. Elite plant materials are obtained from fields of Kerala, Assam, AP, Tamilnadu and elsewhere wherein the desired plants are tagged for future use.

There are ongoing conservation projects at Kanha Shantivanam such as the Rainforest Project, the Deccan Plateau Project, the Food Forest Project and the Yatra Garden with volunteers helping in mass plantation. So far 700,000+ trees have been planted and 10000 + trees saved through translocation efforts and an in-house nursery that has over 500000+ varieties of saplings. The various sustainability initiatives at Kanha have resulted in impacting the microclimate of the region in a very positive way transforming a once barren stretch of land to a fertile green oasis resplendent with a variety of flora and fauna not seen before in the region.

While the endemic and food plants are grown, the rock gardens featuring the magnificence of the Deccan Plateau and a chakra-based pathway in the Chakra Garden meant for quiet contemplation attracts spiritual seekers. People are motivated to adopt and gift plants and identify land to plant a sapling by forming a group of volunteers with plantation guidelines as encouraged by the Heartfulness Institute.

Health

I want to represent my country and I know I will , it’s my dream – Yatender Dahiya, Fitness Specialist

Jul 26, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

Author– Fitness Industry Specialist (YATENDER DAHIYA ) (THE BODYLINE GYM)

A NEW ERA OF FITNESS

A YOUTUBER, FITNESS COACH AND A DREAMER For a variety of reasons, fitness is a crucial element of our overall health, but what exactly is fitness? It does not imply that you can lift extremely large weights or run a marathon, though those who can do so are in excellent shape. Exercise at a group fitness facility allows the normal individual to enjoy life to the fullest and covers the three vital aspects of our being: physical, mental, and emotional wellness.

Sometimes life takes so many twists and turns that we end up thinking where we went wrong but we fail to acknowledge life had planned something big for us. The same happened to Yatender Dahiya, who had an amazing plan to settle in abroad and do his future studies but life took a big turn and now he is one of the biggest fitness beasts of India. He has been awarded with Mr. Gurgaon, Mr. Haryana and Mr. North India Mr. Dahiya firmly believes that fitness itself is a journey, a big journey.

According to him he quotes “using shortcuts in such a professional field with reward you with nothing but failure”. So all the young aspirants who are willing to go or take up the same journey must keep this in mind, it will be hard but it’s all worth it.

YATENDER DAHIYA INSPIRATION:-

Yatender dahiya’s biggest inspiration and motivator is none other than his older brother MR. dheeraj dahiya. He is his biggest supporter and yet one of the reasons of seems unbeatable because of course what is bigger than the love and support one gets from his or her family members. It seems like he was born to play the role in this fitness industry. Talking about the fitness industry with eyes filled with passion he says “ I want to represent my country and I know I will , it’s my dream”.

He talks about how he took a facade to reach where he is right now and hence this proves the fact that it isn’t for all. “There are so many things this journey has taught me but my personal favorite will be that you will get whatever you will give” he says Apparently he wants all the youngsters out there to learn patience, consistency and determination

TRAIN “INSANE” OR REMAIN “SAME”

 

Business

SHEENAZ-E-AROOSA celebrates bridal glory…

Jul 26, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments
  • By Aaliya Deeba, founder of Ideebs London, a Couture Label

Our latest collection “SHEENAZ-E-AROOSA” celebrates bridal glory. All our ensembles are inspired by the rich culture and heritage of India and unique blend of embroideries. Every piece is unique, extremely, luxurious and splendid. Our latest lavish bridal collection 2021 bring your richly layered with intricate embroideries and artisanal embellishments dipped into festive hues features many masterpieces and majestic design for this winter festive season. Seamless ensemble enriched with floral motifs and homochromatic details. The meticulous weaving uses zardosi, kardana sequin, pearls, and beads.

The extraordinary details along the flawless neckline and sleeves region make the outfit an illustration of astounding hand-tailored. Ethereal elegance drawn on the outfit makes it look whimsical and just like a fairytale in itself. Every outfit of Sheenaz-e-arooza has its own NOVEL. A perfect pick for an intimate wedding.A collection celebrating the bride’s moments, beauty, and wholesome spirit to enjoy festive seasons of life. Our garments are the expressions of our brides’ joy and happiness. For us, the most important thing is to be able to capture their dreams and able to weave that magic into our garment designs. It’s truly the grandeur art we use in our garment making that expresses itself without even needing to say a word. We weave the love and magic our brides envisage on the most joyous moment of their life. Hope you enjoy the journey as much as we enjoyed creating it.

It has been a truly inspirational journey as a founder and creative designer of Ideebs London. When I moved to India from London leaving behind my settled life, I knew it was going to be challenging to start my own new label. It’s the level of effort and learning I had to go through has been truly transformative. As a creative designer, I get involved in all the activities of the firm to make sure our garments are truly royalty. The journey has been both challenging and empowering.

Business

SCOPE to organize 4th session of SCOPE TALKS with Jetsetgo’s founder Kanika Tekriwal…

Jul 26, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

July 2022, National | SCOPE, a new-age holistic platform for budding entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, investors and industry experts, has announced the fourth session of SCOPE TALKS. The session will be on ‘Debunking The Myths About Entrepreneurship’ and provide emerging startup players with much-needed know-how on building a successful venture.

Hosting the session, Appalla Saikiran, the CEO and founder of SCOPE, will be speaking with guest speaker Kanika Tekriwal, Founder of Jetsetgo. Jetsetgo is a company that caters to the needs of the elite in India by renting private jets to them. They also take care of inflight requirements.

The session will trace Kanika’s journey from a small town to a successful entrepreneur owning a fleet of 10 private jets. Kanika has broken the glass ceiling in a way that has never been seen before. At the young age of 22, she not only overcame Cancer but also launched her own startup in the field of aviation. Currently, Jetsetgo owns 10 private jets and rents them out to private customers.

As a successful businesswoman, who set up her company from scratch, Kanika’s analysis of the changes in the startup market in India in the last two years and her insights on what it takes to run a successful business will be instrumental in guiding those who dream of launching their ventures.

Speaking of the event, Appalla Saikiran said, “At SCOPE, we aim to help entrepreneurs become aware of the opportunities and resources at their disposal. This makes it easier for entrepreneurs to function at their maximum potential. Kanika’s journey has been inspirational, and there is a lot to learn from it. Through her efforts, she has demonstrated that with the right attitude, everything is possible. I hope those attending this session can gain a fuller picture of what it is like to launch a brand and successfully sustain its operation in the Indian market.”

Education

GIIS Whitefield class XII students achieve meritorious scores in CBSE 2022 exams

Jul 26, 2022 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Whitefield, 26 July, 2022: Students from Global Indian International School, Whitefield, Bangalore recorded stupendous results in the just released CBSE Grade XII results with 29% of the cohort securing 90% marks and above, and 31% students securing 80% and above. Overall pass result for the school is 100%, living up to the school’s reputation as an excellent institution for world class education.

Ridhima Choubey of Commerce stream topped the batch with 98.6%, followed by Kavya Dikshit (Commerce) and Bolla Sai Naga Yashwanth (Science) securing the  second place overall with 96.4% each. While Bolla Sai topped the Science stream, his team mate Nikhil Upadhyay was second in the stream and overall third with 96% marks.

Commenting on the results, Mr Ashwani Kumar Saxena, Principal, GIIS, Whitefield said, “I congratulate students and teachers on the outstanding results in the decisive XII exams. This year’s batch was the first to undergo board exams in the new format, and to be evaluated under the new assessment system. We are happy with the results, and proud of our students.”

 

Students showed tremendous resilience and hard work in a year which saw the exams split into two semesters. Mr Saxena applauded his teaching faculty for continuing  to guide the cohort and ensuring they come out as winners.

“Our teachers played a very important role in this success. It was a proud moment for the entire fraternity – including teachers, students and parents – who embraced the changes well, and collaborated to achieve a fantastic performance”, he said.

RESULT HIGHLIGHTS

 

GIIS Whitefield

  • 100 Pass result in Grade XII
  • Class average is 82.83%%
  • 29% students scored 90% marks and above
  • 31% students scored 80% marks and above

 

GIIS schools from all other geographies also had exceptional results in the boards, with the majority of the cohort scoring about 80% marks.

Entertainment

Effortlessly access Prime Video’s video entertainment marketplace

Jul 26, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

MUMBAI, India – 26 July, 2022 – Starting this week, Prime Video India is rolling out a new, redesigned experience within the Prime Video app on connected living room devices, including Fire TV, as well as on the Android app. This new experience will be available on these devices to all Prime Video customers worldwide this year, with iOS and Web to follow. We are redesigning the Prime Video experience to highlight our broad selection of content and to make it easier for customers to find the content they love.

Let’s check out the new updates: 

1. A more user-friendly navigation menu 

We are introducing a redesigned, simplified main navigation menu that is easily accessible. This helps customers browse our broad selection—including movies, TV shows, and premium channels—and find what they’re looking for quickly and easily. Customers have an easy path to the titles included with Prime membership, such as The Family Man, Mirzapur, The Terminal List, The Boys, and the upcoming highly anticipated The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. For our living room apps, the new navigation menu has been relocated to the side of the screen for improved access. The app will launch with five primary pages: Home, Store, Find, Live TV, and My Stuff. Customers will also have sub-navigation options to more easily browse by content or offer type, such as “Movies” or “TV shows” on Home, and “Channels” or “Rent” on Store. *

2. Explore an expanded content selection through ‘Store’ 

Accessible through “Store” in the navigation menu, our new design contains a single destination from which customers can explore a rich catalogue of movies to rent, along with a wide selection of Channels available as add-on subscriptions. Within ‘Store’, customers are presented with intuitive sub-navigation options: “All”, “Rent”, and “Channels”. On the “Rent” page, customers can find a broad selection of additional movies beyond those available with their Prime membership. These include a curated selection of the latest Indian and international blockbusters available for early rental access, as well as popular movies from around the world. The “Channels” page offers Prime members the option to add on additional subscriptions for multiple video streaming services, providing convenient access to a broad range of additional premium titles directly within the Prime Video app.

3. A faster way to find the videos you want 

The new Prime Video app comes with new carousels that not only present videos with richer and more cinematic imagery, but also enable customers to quickly and efficiently find something to stream. For example, our “Super Carousel,” with its larger, poster-style artwork, allows featured Amazon Original TV series and movies to stand out against all other titles. Our “Top 10 Charts”, available on ‘Home’ and within the “Store”, tap into the cultural and social zeitgeist, showcasing popular and trending content on Prime Video in a highly visual and easily navigable manner. Dynamic in nature, these charts offer customers an opportunity to know what others in the country are watching and to tune into content that’s popular and happening!

4. Clearly marked content 

New design features make it easier for customers to tell what content is included with their Prime membership vs. what is available for purchase, either to rent or via an add-on subscription. We employ new visual cues to clearly indicate which videos are included for customers (marked with a blue checkmark icon) and which are available to rent or subscribe (marked with a gold shopping bag icon). And, near the top of Home within the “My Subscriptions” row, customers can access all videos included with their Prime membership, as well as any Channels they may have subscribed to, with only a single click.

5. Immersive visuals 

The new Prime Video experience presents content with rich, immersive imagery, thoughtful details, and a new color palette. Our new carousels also showcase titles in a way that makes the experience less busy and more immersive for our customers.

6. A new hub for streaming stations 

On the new “Live TV” page, customers are presented with a user-friendly program guide, from which they can easily view everything that is currently on-air from add-on Channels, as well as find out when future programming will begin. Customers can immediately view any live station to which they are subscribed, or simply click-thru to start a subscription for a new Channel.

7. A place to find your favorites –or something entirely new 

The redesigned “Find” page simplifies the search experience, giving customers the option to search for a specific title or explore different genres and collections. Search suggestions are shown live as they type, and results are easily filtered by genre, language, or video quality. Search results employ the new visual cues to clearly indicate which videos are included for customers (marked with a blue checkmark icon) and which are available to rent or subscribe to (marked with a gold shopping bag icon).

Like before, ‘My Stuff’ allows customers to keep an easy tab on their downloaded videos, watchlists and also manage their Channel subscriptions, along with rented movies.

News

Double the Coal Production Units in AP to Reduce the Import Dependency: CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

Jul 26, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, July, 2022: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed the officials to put up a huge poster of ACB with toll-free complaint numbers in all government offices, and hospitals within three weeks during the resource mobilization review meeting at his camp office in Tadepalli on Monday.

The Chief Minister reviewed the expected source of revenue to the state from GST, Excise, Stamps, Mines, Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA & UD), Transport, and Forest departments for the year 2022.

Forest department officials informed the Chief Minister that in the next one-month, Red Sanders exports permission would come from the Centre and global tender will be called for 5376 metric tons. Noting the submission, Chief Minister Jagan directed the officials to update the stocks of red sanders monthly and act against erring officials if there is a data mismatch.

Chief Minister Jagan instructed the Mining officials to increase the number of coal production operating areas and double the units on or before 2022. “To decrease the import of coal and its dependency from abroad, we should increase the number of operating mines,” said the Chief Minister.

They also highlighted the mining department works appreciated by the Centre with the ‘Khanija Vikas’ award and Rs 2.4 crore incentive for the best practices regarding exploration, auctioning, and monitoring of mining activities.

“Direct Mahila Police from Grama Sachivalayam to give a compliance report from the village regarding ID liquor activities so that it will be stopped at the early stage. Proper orientation should be given to Mahila Police, and get a report every week,” said the Chief Minister.

He added that during the ID liquor vehicle check, cases should be filed against the owner of the vehicle along with the driver. Further, at least conduct one surprise check at every liquor shop per month at random, and the raids should be on par with the Income Tax department so that collusion would not happen, said the Chief Minister.

“Cases should be filed against people for ID liquor under non-bailable cases. Any political nexus with ID liquor sale should be exposed and shamed apart from strong action against all,” said Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy.

To clean up the corruption in sub-registrar offices in the state, Chief Minister directed the officials to come up with innovative ideas to curb it. Further, a poster containing the ACB toll-free number should be displayed in all government offices in the state in three weeks.

The Chief Minister also asked the officials to publicize the services offered in registration offices in Sachivalayams so that people own the right and legitimize their belongings.

Further to improve the revenue collection, officials requested the Chief Minister for special revision of the market value of lands in certain areas. E-stamp registration to remove corruption, digitization of old records, and improve the infra at Sachivalayams, which would act as registration centers were also discussed in the meeting.

Earlier in the meeting, Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation (APMDC) contributed Rs 5 crores to Chief Minister Relief Fund (CMRF) towards relief measures in the Godavari flood-affected areas.