Archive: April 1, 2023

U&i Introduces New Charging Accessories for Home, Office & Travel

New Delhi, April 01, 2023: In today’s fast-paced life, don’t let the drained battery interrupt you. You must always have a charger handy if you use a smartphone or tablet for business or enjoyment, whether at home or while traveling. U&i, India’s most innovative brand of consumer electronics and gadget accessories launches a new range of robust smartphone and tablet charging accessories to keep your devices charged practically anywhere and at any time. Introducing the Ace Series 22W Wall Charger, Airpower Series 10000mAh 22W Power Bank, and Zoom Series 48W Car Charger.

Ace Series Wall Charger:

U&i Ace Series is one of the most efficient charging accessories available today that works with almost all brands. The Charger has a single USB-A port that can deliver high-speed power of up to 22 watts. It supports Qualcomm Quick Charge, Flash Charge, Warp Charge, Super Vooc, Dash Charge, and other charging protocols, making it highly compatible with smartphones made by OPPO, VIVO, Samsung, OnePlus, and many other manufacturers. The Ace Series has certifications that safeguard your smartphone from overvoltage, overcurrent, overheating, and overcharging. It is also built with a fireproof circuit board and a fire-resistant plastic shell.

Airpower Series Power Bank:

Today keeping smartphones charged before leaving is a constant issue for frequent travelers. If you keep a U&i Airpower Power Bank in your backpack that offers upto 30Hrs of power backup, this won’t be a concern anymore. When there isn’t a power outlet around, use the Airpower which includes a built-in 10000mAh battery that is always ready to charge your gadgets. Use the USB-A or PD connections to quickly and anywhere recharge your cell phones with up to 22.5 watts of power. A small display that shows the internal battery’s remaining charge, as well as certifications for overvoltage, overcurrent, overheating, and overcharging, are other crucial characteristics.

Zoom Series Car Charger:

The Zoom Series is another powerful charging accessory that works with any vehicle and only requires a 12V or 24V cigarette lighter connector. This charger is equipped with a QC3.0 USB-A port and a PD USB-C port so you can recharge your smartphone and tablet while driving. The Zoom automatically analyses the needs of the connected device to deliver up to 20V and 48 watts of power that can also charge some laptops in addition to smartphones and tablets. Your expensive equipment is also protected from overvoltage, overcurrent, overheating, and overcharging as part of the package.

Pricing and Availability:

The U&i Accessories, Airpower series and Zoom series are available for an MRP of INR 999, INR 2,999 and INR 1,999 respectively. Users can buy these charging accessories from all the U&i outlets and other leading retail stores across India.

200+ Million Viewers Watch Star Sports’ Build-up Coverage of Tata Ipl 2023

Bangalore, April 01, 2023: Star Sports’ build-up programming to TATA IPL 2023 has seen a sharp 62% increase over the previous year, reaching a staggering 205.6 million viewers. The total number of minutes watched have increased by a whopping 142% compared to last year, touching 21.5 billion minutes. In fact, the viewership (in million) and consumption (in billion minutes) of IPL Build-up programming is highest in the last three years.

This landmark achievement, even before a ball is bowled in the tournament, is testament to Star Sports’ commitment to enhanced storytelling in multiple languages and fans’ love for the network. This data is also a strong indicator of the scale and reach that the Star Sports Network is expected to deliver for its broadcast of Tata IPL 2023.

The Star Sports Network celebrated 15 years of the IPL with various programming initiatives which served fans exclusive content about their favourite teams and players (past and present). With shows like Incredible Star Cast, Stars on Star, Incredible Awards: 15 Years of IPL, Game Plan, Cricket Countdown and IPL Heroes, fans have had a diverse offering of shows available on the ‘home of Cricket’ – Star Sports. The focus on fans and customised offering of content continues into the tournament with the most watched Cricket show in India – Cricket Live – returning for Tata IPL 2023 along with other fan-favourites such as Match Point, Game Plan, Cricket Countdown continuing through the course of the tournament. Star Sports has also partnered with Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants to produce franchise-based shows which seek to drive fandom for the team and increase their affinity.

Celio India Launches #CelioDoItYourWay, a Campaign Featuring Emiway Bantai, Ranveer Allahbadia, Umran Malik and Naâman

Mumbai, April, 2023: Laying emphasis on just how important it is to push beyond your limits by following your gut, Celio India, a premium French menswear fashion brand, recently launched an exciting new campaign #CelioDoItYourWay. The brand’s first-ever music video featuring popular icons Emiway Bantai, Ranveer Allahbadia, Umran Malik, and Naâman has a super catchy soundtrack that is bound to have you grooving.

The name of Mumbai-based rapper and songwriter Emiway comes from Eminem & Lil Wayne and his last name Bantai comes from the streets of Bombay. Hailing from a humble background, with nothing but sheer determination and talent to rely on, Emimay Bantai turned out to become one of the biggest independent musicians in India. Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, is India’s biggest podcaster, who battled his own demons and eventually defeated them, emerging as a strong digital creator, entrepreneur, and an inspiration for young India. Umran Malik began playing cricket in his community at an early age, without any proper tools, equipment, or training. Today, he is one of India’s fastest bowlers. Naâman, a French reggae musician too realized that his love, passion, and devotion lies in reggae music and took it upon himself to contribute to the trajectory of the genre, by writing and singing his own songs.

The energetic music has been composed by famed Mikey McCleary, and rapped by Emiway in signature Bantai style, so the song being as catchy, is no surprise. But don’t just get swayed by the beats of the music, because the lyrics are honest and heartfelt too. The video features how all three of them, who are wavemakers in their respective fields, made it in life by following the paths they defined for themselves. Staying true to the brand’s roots, the music video also features a French reggae singer and musician Naâman, adding to the key messaging of the campaign by being a pioneer of his craft.

On the whole, the new campaign, #CelioDoItYourWay, conceptualized by Havas Worldwide India, is all about celebrating one’s individuality and doing things your own way. The song is meant to inspire people to take risks, go after what they want, and explore their passions, especially in a world where mundane herd thinking is the norm.

On the launch of the campaign, Mr. Satyen Momaya, CEO, Celio India said, “We are excited to announce our latest campaign, “Do It Your Way”, which celebrates men who break the odds and deviate from conventional ways. Today’s generation of young artists, athletes, and social influencers are carving their own journeys and taking pride in doing things their way. As a brand, we celebrate this spirit and aim to bring you the best of both Indian and French artists through this campaign. Our French heritage has always been a source of inspiration for us, and we are proud to highlight the differentiation we bring to the Indian menswear fashion scene. Celio understands the young millennial and Gen Z, and our merchandise collection is designed to help you express yourself in your own unique style.”

Emiway Bantai, singer and rapper added, “It was so easy for me to resonate with #CelioDoItYourWay campaign because it became a medium for me to share my personal journey. It was great working with like-minded people, who just like me, believed in themselves through all odds thrown their way.”

“I believe in people taking individual liberties towards actions that feel right to them without fear or judgement. This is what the campaign means to me, and is always going to be special because it hits right at home” said Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, social media entrepreneur, investor, YouTuber and Youth Icon.

Umran Malik, Indian Cricketer, who features in the music video too said, “Celio is a brand that believes in doing things differently. The new #CelioDoItYourWay campaign celebrates this belief with a video that showcases the versatility of the brand in engaging communities through music, art, and more.”

“It’s a delight to be part of a campaign that embodies the concept of breaking the stereotypical moulds to portray ourselves in our own ways. Working on the song with such immensely talented people was a privilege.” Naâman, French reggae singer and musician said on working with the brand on the music.

Bobby Pawar, Chairman & Chief Creative Officer, Havas Group India said, “We believe great brands are those that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. It could be through a powerful thought, actions, or a combination of both. For Celio, we found it in a point of view that inspires people to forge their own path, to define success on their terms, to go off script, to go from having a herd mentality to having a ‘heard’ mentality (i.e listening to your heart). The best part is that this is very much a part of Celio’s DNA. The question was how do we express it? Not as a campaign, but by creating pop culture by collaborating with four people who made it by doing things their way. Their stories were told in what is one of the greatest mediums for telling personal stories, hip-hop. I’m grateful to our clients; Satyen, Stanton, Suparna, and their teams for not just backing the idea but being amazing partners in crime.”

The video was directed by Raylin Valles, and produced by 10 Films, is now trending across social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram.

Cantabil Retail expands its retail presence with the opening of a new store in Jorhat

New Delhi, April 1st, 2023: Cantabil Retail India Ltd., one of India’s leading apparel manufacturer and retailer, has announced the opening of its retail store in Jorhat, Assam. Spread across an area of 1252 sqft., this brand’s store is located at Shop Np. UG-04, Royal Arcade, Gar-Ali, Jorhat, Assam -785001.

The all-new Cantabil Retail store represents the future of retail experience for its customers, as they offer a full range of formal-wear, casuals, and ultra-casual clothing for men at competitive price. With this store opening, Cantabil retail has reached to 446 store mark across India and plans to continue expanding its retail presence.

Commenting on the opening of the store, Mr. Deepak Bansal, Director, Cantabil Retail India Ltd. said, “We are delighted to announce the launch of our new retail store in Jorhat, Assam. Cantabil Retail as a brand has been well received and admired amongst our customers in the mid-premium segment, across all age groups. In order to ensure the availability of trendy yet competitive fashion apparel to our customers, we have opened our 3rd retail store in Assam. Today, we have a strong presence across the length and breadth of the country and aim to aggressively expand our retail presence further over the next few years.”

Cantabil Retail has always been at the forefront of offering premium clothing in cutting-edge style. Every year, the brand keeps curating a cozy yet classic and stylish apparel assortment, giving it a new narrative that relates to the rapidly shifting times we live in

Vedanta Sesa Goa’s ‘Gram Nirman’ Project: A role Model for Integrated village Development

1st April 2023: Vedanta Sesa Goa’s Project Gram-Nirman having started in 2021, which is based on the concept of integrated village development. The prime objective of this initiative is to set the villages onto a renewed & more holistic trajectory of Socio-Economic development which will be self-sustaining in near future. Basis the baseline study and post series of consultations among the key stakeholders including villagers, Govt. authorities, District Rural development agencies, NABARD, Water Resource Dept., Zonal Agriculture officer, Directorate of Fisheries and expert agencies in the field of community development, the holistic Gram Nirman project was devised. The Gram Nirman project is based on the multipronged approach which not only focuses on the Direct CSR intervention for generation of sustainable livelihoods, women empowerment, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and Agriculture in a structured and systematic approach but also emphasizes on Awareness & Linkages to Govt. Social Welfare schemes, Partnership with Govt. & Rural development agencies and continuous engagement with communities.

Since its inception The Project Gram Nirman has proved to be a classic example of a collective package of processes & practices that are integral to the Integrated village development at Amona & Navelim villages. The initiative has been ongoing for more than one & half years now, benefiting thousands of lives, comprising over 500 farmers, over 300 women, and bringing back 87.5 acres of fallow lying land back to cultivation.

Apart from strengthening the existing agricultural practices, the project has facilitated the introduction of new techniques to have sustainable development. The project trained over 300 farmers in new techniques of drip irrigation, organic farming, SRI methodology of paddy cultivation, and cash crop cultivation, resulting in an average yield increase of Approx. 25%. Since it is also important for farmers to have market linkages; thus, increasing market connectivity is another important facet of Project Gram-Nirman. Under Project Gram Nirman, Vedanta has also developed 25 demo plots of 1 acre each in the community under cash crop cultivation. This provided an example to the farmers, and the total land cultivated under the Demo Plots Project under Project Gram-Nirman went up to 50 acres.

Project Gram Nirman has been successful in bringing 19 acres of land under Horticulture by planting over 1200+ saplings of high-yield variety, benefitting 19 farmers. This has been possible by providing access to agriculture equipment, seeds, fertilizers, linkages to government agricultural schemes, market linkages, training and awareness programs, irrigation facilities, soil testing, saplings, organic manure, and vermicompost.

The project is also supporting farmers to have strengthened occupation in Dairy Farming, Fisheries is an important objective. The project is supporting 77 farmers of 3 registered dairy societies for reduced input cost by providing cattle feed, dry fodder, cattle sheds, veterinary check-ups, market linkages, and sluice gate repairs.

Last year, Vedanta launched a unique Cage Fishing initiative under Project Gram Nirman in Navelim wetlands area, in partnership with the Directorate of Fisheries and Tenant Association, utilizing the large water reserve of the area and supporting the farmers for established revenue sources.

The project is strongly emphasizing on Women Empowerment through Women Entrepreneurship Development Program (WEDP). Over 250 women have so far participated in different programs under WEDP.

Mr. Navin Jaju, CEO- Sesa Goa, Vedanta Limited said “I am delighted to see that our Gram Nirman project is making a real difference in advancing our aim of fostering holistic community development. Our commitment to facilitating sustainable growth through structured CSR interventions is unwavering, as we support the “Swayampurna Goa” initiative and the national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.”

Ms. Leena Verenkar, CSR Head, Sesa Goa, Vedanta Limited, said, “We at Vedanta Sesa Goa are committed to the holistic development of the communities we operate in, not only through our CSR interventions but also by facilitating collaborative working with our key stakeholders, Govt. Authorities and organizations in the field of Social welfare. Our Integrated village Development programs like Gram Nirman focussing on generation of sustainable livelihoods, through farm-based intervention and entrepreneurship development programs benefitting thousands of families.”

Last year, Vedanta’s Value-Added Business (VAB) secured first place in the category of Integrated village development for its flagship initiative ‘Project Gram Nirman’, at India CSR Leadership Awards 2022.

ICICI Bank inaugurates its branch in Saharanpur

Saharanpur: ICICI Bank has introduced a new branch at Pratap Nagar, Raiwala in Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. This is the fourth branch of the Bank in the city. The branch has an ATM cum Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) to offer cash deposit and withdrawal services to the Bank customers. The machine is available round the clock.

Mr. Vivek Minocha, District President, Saharanpur Udyog Vyapar Pratinidhi Mandal, Saharanpur, inaugurated the branch in the city.

The branch offers a comprehensive range of accounts, deposits, and loans including savings and current accounts, fixed & recurring deposits, auto loan, gold loan, and personal loan along with card services. It also provides locker facility at its premises. It operates from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm Monday to Friday and on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays of the month.

The Bank has a wide network of 328 branches and 1065 ATMs in Uttar Pradesh.

ICICI Bank services its large customer base through a multi-channel delivery network of branches, ATMs, call centers, internet banking (www.icicibank.com), and mobile banking.