IDP Education hosts the biggest virtual education fair to help students

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IDP Education hosts the biggest virtual education fair to help students

Aug 5, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #a global leader in international education services, #biggest virtual education fair, #from 10th August 2020 and will continue till 10th October 2020., #IDP Education, #Piyush Kumar, #Regional Director (South Asia)

Studying overseas is a life-changing decision, not only for students but for their families too. Due to the disruption of services caused by COVID-19, students were facing great difficulty in the decision-making process. To address the various challenges faced by the students and their families, IDP Education, a global leader in international education services will be hosting the biggest virtual education fair. Spread over eight weeks, this education fair will begin from 10th August 2020 and will continue till 10th October 2020. Over 150 leading institutions from Australia, UK, U.S. Canada, New Zealand, and Ireland will participate in the Virtual Education Fair to interact with Indian students and help them with their overseas education plan.

First-of-its-kind, this virtual education fair is an initiative by IDP Education to solve the concerns of students and help them connect with their preferred institutions over a 1-on-1 video call from the comfort of their homes.

Piyush Kumar, Regional Director (South Asia), IDP Education, said, “IDP offers Indian students the right advice and top-quality assistance to choose the right course and institution in Australia, UK, U.S. Canada, New Zealand, and Ireland to meet their career aspirations. IDP has over 700 world-class institution partners across these six destinations and is best placed to offer students the choice to find the course most suited to them. IDP recognizes that going for higher education abroad entails a high expense, so it is important to take the correct decision the first time itself. It, therefore, provides students and their parents with an all-inclusive platform to facilitate the exchange of valuable information and get proper guidance from industry experts.”

“We understand that shortlisting an institution and working through the application process can be a bit challenging for students. Our goal, therefore, is to assist and guide them through all the steps from the initial exploratory stage, application submission to safe arrival on campus,” added Mr. Kumar.

Through this virtual fair, students can apply directly to the institutions of their choice and get detailed information on scholarships, ranking, visas, etc. by IDP’s experienced and certified education experts over a 1-on-1 video call feature. This allows them to interact face-to-face with institution representatives and get answers to their queries. IDP’s education fairs endeavor to help students make their dream of education abroad come true.

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Shri Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan A Motivating Call from the North East

Aug 5, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #All India Anglo Indian Association., #executive member of BJP Mahila Sangh, #Meghalaya Pradesh, #re-construction of Shri Ram Temple at the original site at Ayodhya., #Smt Elizabeth Nongbri

Almost a year ago, away from media hype, an unsung rally was held Umphruph- Smit Village, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya in support of the vision of Hon’ble PM, Shri Narendra Modi Ji.

Its aim – to bring awareness among the indigenous and tribal populace of rural Meghalaya, about the various schemes and efforts being taken by the NDA Govt, for inclusive and sustained growth of all sections of society.

The rally was organized by Smt Elizabeth Nongbri, executive member of BJP Mahila Sangh, Meghalaya Pradesh, who is also a member of the All India Anglo Indian Association.

The rally was very well attended. Meghalaya, being a matrilineal society, the maximum participation was by Mahila members. The people of this area are mainly small-time farmers and artisans, who have to work very hard for the sustenance of their families. Alas, they are a neglected lot, more so the Anglo Indians among them. Mostly unaware of the various Govt schemes for rural folk, time for them is at a standstill.

The participants were very supportive of the idea for the re-construction of Shri Ram Temple at the original site at Ayodhya. While in agreement with the proposal, over one thousand persons from among the Anglo Indian Community, Christians and persons of Indigenous Faith, all belonging to the predominantly The Christian State of Meghalaya, expressed willingness for active participation in large numbers for the event when organized. Unfortunately, the pandemic put paid to their enthusiasm. This gesture from the Anglo Indian and Christian Community is probably the first of its kind and demonstrates the strong social fabric of our Nation.

The Holy Event is now underway at Ayodhya, as we go to the press. The enthusiasts in that remote corner of Meghalaya would probably watch the proceedings on TV, time from their daily grind, permitting. At best, they would silently rejoice that their tiny effort has now been vindicated. Their belief that inclusive economic growth; social respect for all religions including the safeguarding of places of worship of historical significance; a uniform civil code and mutual respect, as being emphasized by the PM would result in developing a confident society and a strong Bharat.

Could we in the ‘mainstream’ spare a thought for these simple, peace-loving, rural folk who look up to the ‘mainland’ for succour?

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TFMC to observe Natl Handlooms Day on August 7 All Heads of Facilities to wear Handloom Masks

Aug 5, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #all the Heads of Facilities and other Facilities Management professionals to wear Handloom Masks., #Facility management (FM), #National Handlooms Day on 7th August, #TFMC (Telangna Facilities Management Council)

TFMC (Telangna Facilities Management Council) to observe National Handlooms Day on 7th August. To mark and observe the occasion, all the Heads of Facilities and other Facilities Management professionals to wear Handloom Masks.

Facility management (FM) is a profession that improves business and lives by ensuring functionality, comfort, safety, and efficiency of the built environment and is practised by 25 million people around the world.

Disclosing this in a press note issued in the city, Satyanarayana Mathala, President of 400 members strong body of Telangana Facilities Management Council informed that they will take a Virtual Oath to Pledge their support to Handlooms. A Handloom Mela Calendar for the year 2020 and 2021 will be unveiled.

TFMC has been promoting ‘Handlooms Monday’ initiative for the past couple of years to encourage nearly six lakh IT employees working in over 400 companies water Handloom Clothes every Monday. To promote this TFMC has organised a series of Handloom Melas in various office in the IT Corridor in the past three years. Through these melas IT employees birth handloom clothes worth Rs 1.2crore shared Satya.

Now that many are confined to Homes they would like to promote Handloom Masks.

The call was given by TFMC asking IT employees wear Handloom Masks Amjad evoked very good response. Many employees shared their pics wearing Handloom Masks.

Adds Satya, the Companies or representatives supporting Handlooms initiative include CN Rao Divyashree- CFO; IKEA – Sapna – Facilities Head; GUS – Anderson; Ram Murthy- Arcesium, Parusuram- Intelligence; Dharan – Zensar Technologies, Swarnalatha- CHUBB

Deepa; Rajouri- Clean Harbours; Sharfoddin- CTS; Nagaraju – Raheja IT Park and many others.

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RBI approves appointment of Sashidhar Jagdishan as HDFC Bank’s new MD & CEO

Aug 5, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Chairperson, #HDFC Bank Limited., #Managing Director, #Mr Aditya Puri, #Mr Sashidhar Jagdishan as Managing Director & CEO of HDFC Bank., #Ms Shyamala Gopinath

The Reserve Bank of India approved the appointment of Mr Sashidhar Jagdishan as Managing Director & CEO of HDFC Bank. The appointment is for a period of 3 years beginning October 27, 2020, and is subject to the approval of the Bank’s board and shareholders.

Mr Aditya Puri, the iconic Managing Director who led the bank since inception retires on October 26, 2020.

Shyamala Gopinath

“Sashi brings to the table a rare combination of IQ and EQ. Given his understanding of the business, coupled with a strong people connect, we’re confident that he’ll take the bank to the next level. My best wishes are always with him,” said Ms Shyamala Gopinath, Chairperson, HDFC Bank Limited.

Aditya puri

“I congratulate Sashi on his appointment. He understands the Bank’s ethos, a culture which has made it what it is. Given our inherent strengths and now Sashi’s leadership, I believe that the best of the Bank is yet to come,” said Mr Aditya Puri, Managing Director, HDFC Bank Limited.

Mr. Jagadishan

“I’m humbled by this. I fully recognise that Mr Puri’s are huge shoes to fill. But I’m confident that with the support of my colleagues, the board, other stakeholders, and indeed God’s grace, I’ll be able to live up to the faith that Mr Puri, the Board, and the regulator have reposed in me. I’ll leave no stone unturned to carry forward the rich legacy,” said Mr Jagdishan.

Sashi to his friends and colleagues, Mr Jagdishan joined the Bank in 1996 and has played a critical role in its growth ever since. Starting as a manager in the Finance department, he’s grown from strength to strength wearing different hats. In 1999, he became Business Head – Finance and in 2008, the Chief Financial Officer of the bank. In 2019, he was appointed the “Change Agent of the Bank’ and given additional responsibilities of Legal & Secretarial, Human Resource, Corporate Communication, Infrastructure & Administration, and CSR.

Mr Jagdishan has an overall experience of 30 years, 24 of which he’s spent in HDFC Bank. Prior to HDFC Bank, he had a 3-year stint with Deutsche Bank, AG, Mumbai.

Mr Jagdishan is a Science Graduate (Physics) from Mumbai University and a qualified Chartered Accountant. He also holds a Master’s degree in Economics of Money, Banking & Finance from the University of Sheffield, UK.

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EMERGENCY NEUROSURGERY ON COVID-19 POSITIVE PATIENT AT MGM HEALTHCARE

Aug 5, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #CEO, #Director & Group Head - Institute of Neurosciences & Spinal Disorders, #Harish Manian, #MGM Healthcare, #Remove term: Dr. K. Sridhar Dr. K. Sridhar

In these unprecedented times, when cases are heard about hospitals refusing to even admit or treat symptomatic COVID-19 suspects for any other ailments, MGM Healthcare, a multi-speciality quaternary care hospital in the heart of the city, not just admitted but also successfully completed an emergency neurosurgery procedure on a COVID-19 positive patient.

23-year patient was presented with a spinal tumour due to which he was suffering with severe lower back pain and a rapidly progressing numbness in his legs. Control of his bowel and bladder functions also became very difficult for him. Surgery was the need of the hour and the only option. But unfortunately, he tested COVID-19 positive.

Explaining the patient’s condition during admission, Dr. K. Sridhar, Director & Group Head – Institute of Neurosciences & Spinal Disorders, MGM Healthcare said, “Neuro emergencies cannot wait as any delay in management can have disastrous effects on the patient.” 

 “As the patient’s condition was rapidly deteriorating, we had no option but to perform the surgery despite being tested positive for COVID-19.  Meticulous planning was needed with respect to manpower and logistics. Everyone in the team were sensitized on the use of PPEs to minimize the risk of exposure. The surgery had to be done with utmost precaution and safety, as the doctors, nurses and technicians were all at risk. At the same time, we were aware that his future lay in our hands.  Despite the challenges, surgery was completed successfully and we mobilised him out of bed and got him to walk without pain the very next day,” he added. 

Commenting on the case, Harish Manian, CEO, MGM Healthcare said, “There comes a time in the lives of medical professionals where despite adverse circumstances, a decision needs to be taken and implemented. These decisions are not the usual day-to-day decisions, but those where it’s a matter of life saving. It’s indeed gratifying experience to have been able to give a new lease of life to the young man.”  

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Sportz Village brings Experiential Sports Marketing to the centre stage with ‘PHYGITAL’

Aug 5, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #‘Unlocking Sports for Kids - Configuring the New Normal for Consumer Engagement’, #a roundtable discussion, #Byjus, #Dabur & Nazara Technologies, #leading sports marketing firms in India, #Sportz Village Xp and Intin, #volving consumer preferences and needs

Sportz Village Xp and Intin recently organized a roundtable discussion with prominent CEO/CMOs to discuss the evolving consumer preferences and needs, market response owing to the pandemic and new avenues for engaging with kids through sports. The expert study paper titled ‘Unlocking Sports for Kids – Configuring the New Normal for Consumer Engagement’ summarizes the main conclusions of the roundtable and the way forward.

The Covid-19 pandemic has severely restricted human life, bringing ‘safety’ at the helm of everything. With every outdoor activity being halted for an undefined period, health and fitness, especially for kids, faces a challenge. Sportz Village XP, one of the leading sports marketing firms in India, took an initiative to unlock sports for kids taking into consideration every direct and indirect stakeholder associated with it, i.e. parents, sports platforms and brands.

The roundtable consisting of the top brass at Sportz Village, Byjus, Dabur & Nazara Technologies discussed the challenges in engaging with kids during COVID-19 as well as the shift in consumer behaviour. As marketers are reassessing whether they can deliver responsible consumer engagement programs through sports, Sportz Village Xp brings forth quality insights into the foreseeable future through ‘Phygital’ solutions to keep kids active and playing. 

“COVID or no COVID, kids are born to play – for Health, Immunity & Happiness. Brands can now consider ‘Home as the New Playground’ to continue to engage with kids and parents in a positive manner. The Phygital solutions outlined in the paper combine the best of Digital and Physical to really add value to the child and parent’s life, thereby helping brands build a lasting, on-going and positive relationship with their consumers – especially in these times of stress and anxiety,” said Saumil Majmudar, CEO, Sportz Village on the importance of finding a solution to rebuild. 

The paper also highlights COVID Impact Survey findings of parent’s response to a lack of physical activities. As high as 84% of the parents said that they were not happy with the increased 5-hour screen time on an average. Glaring concerns for loss of physical growth along with risks of psychological impact were pointed out by parents.  

Atit Mehta, head of marketing, Byju’s, said, “Every phase of the lockdown is a bigger blow to the kids than the previous one, the challenges to engage the kids in the process of learning keep increasing as the time increases.” 

The outcome of the roundtable was illuminating to carve the way for parents and brands alike to keep kids physically engaged during COVID. The application of ‘Phygital’ to build unique solutions to engage with kids at home in a safe, active and scalable manner is the need of the hour. Sportz Village Xp has yet again proven the expertise with smooth sailing of Active Club and Play At Home programme.

Part II of the expert study to be released in September 2020 will present consumer engagement solutions for the post-COVID world, keeping the focus on safety and immunity to build new avenues for physical activity.

As the curtains rise to a certain new normal, brands and marketers have an exciting opportunity to offer exhilarating and refreshing experiences to consumers, albeit in a safe and drastically new manner.

The Expert Study Paper can be downloaded here: https://sportzvillagexp.com/expert-study-paper-on-unlocking-sports-for-kids/

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3M strengthens support towards disaster relief

Aug 5, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #3M India, #Chief Executive Officer, #donation of USD 5Mn to United Way Worldwide’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund t, #Manish Michael, #MD, #Mr. Ramadurai, #Mr. Ramesh Ramadurai, #United Way India

CoVID-19 and the ongoing lockdown has created unprecedented health and humanitarian crisis bringing a sharp focus on the plight of migrant workers across the country. As the pandemic evolves, 3M India has extended its efforts to help the vulnerable communities build resilience to brave its impact on their lives. In this direction, the US-based parent company has announced that they will provide USD 300,000 contribution from 3Mgives. 3Mgives’ mission is to improve every life through innovative giving in education, community and the environment. 3Mgives has made a donation of USD 5Mn to United Way Worldwide’s  COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund to support vulnerable populations. Out of the total contribution, USD 300,000 has been allocated to India. Leveraging its partnership with United Way India, 3M will use these funds to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in government hospitals in hotspot areas, covering critical medical equipment and general hospital up-gradation.

3M’s employees in India were keen to support the nation’s fight against the pandemic, which saw them voluntarily contributing towards relief funds for Karnataka and Maharashtra. To enhance this gesture, the company matched employees’ contributions, which was donated to the PM Cares fund.

In other COVID response activities, 3M India’s activities are being guided under three considerations-

  1. most affected geographies– dividing support to vulnerable communities across the top five affected states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Delhi NCR
  2. vulnerability of communities– allocation towards the migrant workers, hospitals and non-healthcare frontline workers such as police and sanitation workers and
  3. critical needs of communities– to focus on hunger and food security, healthcare infrastructure and safety of frontline workers.

Elaborating on the initiatives, Mr. Ramesh Ramadurai, MD, 3M India said, “Since the outbreak, we have been closely working with various government agencies and hospitals to ensure our personal safety products are available for medical, healthcare and other frontline workers. The USD 300,000 fund allocation is another testament of 3M’s global commitment to supporting our communities and improving lives. Through United Way of Bengaluru, we have identified a need for hospital infrastructure critical for COVID-19 treatment in vulnerable areas of several cities. We have decided to allocate 100% of the grant towards strengthening this”.

Even within the areas immediately surrounding 3M plants, the company is working with local authorities to address the needs in the community. During lockdown, the company served close to 3500 migrant workers and their families with cooked meals (lunch and dinner) near the Ranjangaon plant in Pune. The company distributed close to 50,000 meals till date from 3M approved canteen kitchens, taking care to observe social distancing norms. The company has also distributed dry rations of sugar and edible oil to the local community kitchens feeding over 90,000 people.

West Bengal was struck with CoVID first, followed by Cyclone Amphan. Leveraging its ‘adopt an Anganwadi” initiative in partnership with United Way, Kolkata, 3M has set up disaster response towards relief and rehabilitation work, to support the Amphan cyclone-affected regions in the slums of Shalimar, Howrah, Khidderpore, Chetla and Tollygunge. About 3700+ families are expected to be benefited by the intervention through creation of shelters and distribution of dry ration and hygiene kits. 

“Once the pandemic is controlled, it will be important to build resilience amongst the worst affected communities. We intend to strategically plan projects in these communities broadly focussing on education, community issues and long-term impact such as strengthening our healthcare systems to meet future pandemic outbreaks”. said Mr. Ramadurai.

Manish Michael, Chief Executive Officer, United Way India, adds “3M is a Global Corporate Leader of United Way Worldwide’s programs, working with our network across the globe to address the most pressing human needs. In India as well, 3M always stood to support communities’ immediate need as well as initiatives with long term sustainable impact. COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed unprecedented issues amongst vulnerable communities, and we are grateful for 3M’s support to hospitals in several Indian cities that are serving COVID 19 patients”.

Globally, 3Mgives has increased humanitarian aid commitment to fight COVID-19, providing $20 million for community partners that are working on COVID-19 support around the world.

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Are you still wondering #KahanGayiCadbury?

Aug 5, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #- #KahanGayiCadbury? (Where did Cadbury go?), ##SweetSecretParty, #Associate Director – Marketing (Biscuits), #Cadbury Chocobakes Choc Layered Cakes., #Mondelez India, #Sudhanshu Nagpal

 For over 70 years now, ‘Cadbury’ has defined the real taste of chocolate for Indians. Riding on this strong legacy and unmatched brand love, Mondelez India, the makers and bakers of some of India’s favourite snacking brands – Cadbury Dairy Milk, Cadbury Bournvita, Oreo etc. has successfully expanded the portfolio into related categories by driving the taste of chocolate as a snack – beyond the bar. But what happens when, in a wildly unexpected step, Cadbury decides to drop its most iconic asset from much-loved brands like Cadbury Dairy Milk, Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk and Cadbury Gems. This became the talk of the town and the world wondered – #KahanGayiCadbury? (Where did Cadbury go?)

Cadbury had disappeared from social media pages, billboards, print ads, direction signboards and shockingly from the collection of the Asia record-holding Chocolate Wrapper Collector, Devam Baghel. But the question remained – #KahanGayiCadbury? A mystery that has the internet buzzing, with people missing Cadbury and curious about where it could be. Some celebrities were also seen telling tales of their missing Cadbury.

Are you still wondering #KahanGayiCadbury?
Are you still wondering #KahanGayiCadbury?
Are you still wondering #KahanGayiCadbury?
Are you still wondering #KahanGayiCadbury?

All these events point to a big mystery built by Mondelez India. But In the middle of this confusion, Cadbury Chocobakes came forward to claim that it knows the answer to #KahanGayiCadbury? The brand left everyone anxious and excited. And finally, the secret was unveiled at the #SweetSecretParty hosted by the well-known celebrities Gaurav Kapur, Aparshakti Khurana, Shibani Dandekar, Neeti Mohan, Shivesh Bhatia and many eager fans. The answer to #KahanGayiCadbury? – Cadbury is now in a Cake, with the launch of Cadbury Chocobakes Choc Layered Cakes.

Commenting on the campaign, Sudhanshu Nagpal, Associate Director – Marketing (Biscuits), Mondelez India said, “With #KahanGayiCadbury activation, we wanted to build intrigue among consumers and have them imagine a world without Cadbury. This became a perfect segue into the unveil of the newest addition to the Cadbury family – the new ‘Meetha Chhupa Rustom’ Cadbury Chocobakes Choc Layered Cakes. Following this intriguing activation, a 360-degree campaign will further support the launch, taking the Meetha Chhupa Rustom thought a step forward.”

Are you still wondering #KahanGayiCadbury?
Are you still wondering #KahanGayiCadbury?
Are you still wondering #KahanGayiCadbury?
Are you still wondering #KahanGayiCadbury?

Today with the strong Cadbury legacy and an established play in biscuits and cookies, Mondelez India is well placed to expand into the bakery and cakes segment with layered cakes. With Cadbury Chocobakes Choc Layered Cakes, the individually wrapped chocolatey cakes, the company is not only providing a new eat experience but driving consumer convenience both for in-home and on the go consumption. This is an important milestone in the journey of the company in India.  This is the company’s second launch under the Chocobakery sub-category, in less than a year, after the successful launch of Cadbury Chocobakes Choco-filled Cookies. To support this launch, apart from the exciting #KahanGayiCadbury activation, the company also recently launched a heart-warming new film, as part of the second leg of the ‘Meetha Chhupa Rustom’ narrative.

Commenting on the #KahanGayiCadbury activation, Akshay Seth, Group Creative Director & Chinmay Raut, Senior Creative Director, Ogilvy India, said, “This is an integrated campaign in the true sense. An extremely intriguing teaser phase that made the nation wonder #KahanGayiCadbury as we made the iconic Cadbury logo disappear from various brand assets, print ads, directional signages; even roped in Asia’s record holding chocolate wrapper collector. Kudos to the client and our talented team for making this happen almost overnight. The reveal was Cadbury hiding in a cake, the newest member in the ChocoBakes range. The launch film for the same brings to life the brand proposition of Meetha Chhupa Rustom with a very memorable, charming film starring a naughty baby, one that is sure to make its place in viewers’ hearts.”

Are you still wondering #KahanGayiCadbury?
Are you still wondering #KahanGayiCadbury?

Conceptualized by Mondelez India & Ogilvy, the film showcases a sweet bonding moment being shared between an elder brother and his younger sibling, wherein he compares the baby’s characteristics to that of the Cadbury Chocobakes Choc Layered Cakes. Just like the cake that he bites into, which shows no hint of a hidden layer of melted sweetness, the baby too seems quite innocent until left alone with his brother. The playful naughtiness comes to the fore as soon as the brothers share a private moment much like the cake that reveals its mouth-watering sweetness once being bitten into showcasing that there is a ‘Chhupa Rustom’ or ‘Sweet Secret’ in each of us.

Check out the TVC here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nr2VP6uvCM

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HONOR’s Latest – HONOR MagicBook 15, HONOR 9S and HONOR 9A Goes on Sale from 6th August 2020; Here is Everything About Prices and First Sale Offers

Aug 5, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #11:00 AM onwards., #12:00 PM onwards and HONOR 9A on Amazon starting 6th August 2020, #2020 8PM onwards., #2020 midnight onwards, #early access members, #Flipkart starting 6th August, #HONOR 9S and HONOR 9A, #HONOR 9S on Flipkart, #HONOR MagicBook 15, #starting from 6th August 2020, #the sale will start from 5th August

HONOR, the global leading tech brand for the youth, recently announced the launch of its first laptop – HONOR MagicBook 15 along with two new and affordable smartphones –HONOR 9S and HONOR 9A in India. The powerfully compact HONOR MagicBook 15 will be available for purchase on Flipkart starting 6th August 2020 midnight onwards and for the Flipkart early access members, the sale will start from 5th August 2020 8 PM onwards. Consumers looking to purchase budget smartphones will be able to buy HONOR 9S on Flipkart, starting from 6th August 2020, 12:00 PM onwards and HONOR 9A on Amazon starting 6th August 2020, 11:00 AM onwards.

HONOR MagicBook 15, with its Aluminium body and Azure Blue Chamfer, is India’s first Laptop with three breakthrough Innovations, namely the Pop-up Webcam, 2-in-1 Fingerprint Power Button and 65W Type-C Compact multi-device[1] fast charging at an under INR 50K price. The sleek, compact and stylish HONOR MagicBook 15 touts a 16.9 mm ultra-thin and 1.55 kg light-weight design for a laptop with 15.6” (39.6cm) Full View Display. The laptop is compact and easy to carry and, boasts of 1920×1080 IPS FHD Anti-glare and Glossy Display, 16:9 aspect ratio,
5.3 mm thin bezels on the top and sides with 87% screen-to-body ratio, 178-degree viewing angle with TUV Certified Eye Comfort Mode to minimize eye-strain and adjustable screen inclination at multiple angles for comfortable and better viewing experience. For your multi-purpose needs, the laptop comes fitted with USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Type C, HDMI and 3.5 mm headphone jack as well.

Designed for the people who are always on-the-go, HONOR India’s first laptop comes bundled with all the right features to deliver unparallel and seamless performance to users. Powered with Ryzen™ 5 3500U and RadeonTM Vega 8 Graphics processor, the laptop also brings 8GB DDR4 Dual Channel RAM for faster transmission and 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD for faster read and write speed than previous SATA SSD[2]. The 65W Type C fast charger[3], is compact and stylish with just 160g[4] in weight to carry around, and with its super-charging capabilities, it can charge the laptop by 53% charge[5] in just half an hour. For fast and secure unlocking the laptop offers 2-in-1 Fingerprint Power Button and for better privacy, it has a Pop-up Webcam embedded in the keyboard. Both these features and the 65W Type C fast charger are premium and never-seen-before at this price point. To add to the convenience, HONOR’s cutting-edge technology – Magic-Link 2.0[6] enables instant pairing with an NFC enabled HONOR smartphone for multi-screen sharing and file sharing. Pre-installed with Microsoft Windows 10 Home, the HONOR MagicBook 15 users will get a free 1 month trial of the Microsoft 365 personal subscription.

HONOR 9S, the entry-level smartphone, features 5.45-inch (13.8 cm) FullView HD+ Display with 1440 x 720 resolution, 295.4 PPI and 16M colours, Eye Comfort Mode certified by TUV Rheinland and Android 10’s Dard Mode for the vivid and immersive viewing experience, making it perfect for watching all your favourite shows. The ultra-thin and easily portable smartphone with 144g in weight and 8.35mm thin, sports a powerful 3020mAh battery that lasts up to 21 hours of phone calls and 17 hours of video playback[7]. It operates on the latest Magic UI 3.1 compatible with Android 10, touts an 8MP main camera at f/2.0 aperture with panorama and beauty mode, and a 5MP front camera for your selfies. The smartphone comes with the Face unlock technology that works well even in low light conditions, 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage expandable up to 512GB using triple card slot for storing your favourite pictures, music and videos on the smartphone, traditional 3.5 mm audio jack and MediaTek MTK MT6762R processor for your routined smartphone activities and daily use.

The power-packed yet affordable smartphone, HONOR 9A houses a giant and long-lasting 5000mAh battery, yet just 185g in weight and 9.04 mm thin, for unstoppable and smooth smartphone experience and reverse charging capabilities that act up as an emergency power backup for people on-the-go. Offering an exceptional and functional photography experience, anytime and anywhere, the HONOR 9A comprises of an 8MP front camera and a triple camera set up with 13MP primary camera, 5MP ultra-wide camera with 120-degree FOV and distortion correction capabilities and a 2MP lens for depth assistance. Backed by immersive 6.30 inch (16 cm) Dewdrop FullView Display, 1600×720 HD+ resolution with 278 PPI, 16.7M colours, Eye Comfort Mode certified by TUV Rheinland and Android 10’s Dark Mode the smartphone offers an enhanced viewing experience. Further, the Smart PA sound system with 88db Loudspeaker, Huawei Histen 6.0 and party mode along with the traditional 3.5mm audio jack enhance your audio experience. The rear-mounted Fingerprint sensor is placed conveniently, and along with the Face unlock technology (even in low light conditions) allow users to easily unlock and use the smartphone. HONOR 9A runs on HONOR’s flagship Magic UI 3.1 supported Android 10 and comes with 3GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage expandable up to 512GB using triple card slot, NFC technology and MediaTek MTK MT6762R processor to ensure your daily smartphone experience is powerful and smooth.

Additionally, along with the already existent features i.e. Phone Clone, AppGallery and Quick Apps, HONOR has also introduced a unique and innovative feature to both the smartphones – Petal Search, It can be used for fast and easy App search, recommendations, downloads and update. It additionally brings you update and information around daily weather forecasts, top news, live sports scores and schedules, and video, image and music searches.

Price, Availability and First Sale Offers

HONOR MagicBook 15 in Mystic Silver variant, priced at INR 42,990, will be sold for INR 39,990 after a discount of INR 3,000 during the first sale. Additionally, there will be an instant discount on payment via CITI Bank debit/ credit card and ICICI Bank credit card and, No cost EMI options up to 12 months, an exchange offer of up to INR 13,000 during the purchase. The sale will go live on Flipkart from 6th August 2020, midnight onwards and for Flipkart early access members, it will start from 5th August 2020 8PMonwards. HONOR MagicBook 15 comes pre-installed with Microsoft Windows 10 Home and all HONOR MagicBook 15 users will get a free 1-month trial of the Microsoft 365 personal subscription.

HONOR will also be running ‘Register & Win’ contest for consumers purchasing HONOR MagicBook 15, during which they need to just call at 18002109999 to register themselves and get assured gift of INR 1,000. The contest will run till 11th August 2020 starting from the first sale day.

HONOR 9S, in Blue and Black variants, will be available for sale on Flipkart starting 6th August 2020 12:00 PM onwards at INR 6,499. Consumers can get it at a price of INR 5,999 after a discount of INR 500 and No cost EMI up to 6 months, during the first sale. Further, CITI Bank debit/ credit card and ICICI Bank credit cardholders can avail a 10% instant discount. To make it more exciting, consumers will be able to purchase HONOR 9S at Rs. 999 per month during the first sale.

HONOR 9A, in Phantom Blue and Midnight Black variants, available on Amazon starting 6th August 2020 from 11:00 AM onwards, will be priced at INR 9,999. But, consumers can buy the product at a price of INR 8,999 after an exciting discount of INR 1,000 and No cost EMI up to 6-months option as first sale offer. Moreover, there will be an additional 10 per cent instant discount on HDFC Bank Credit and Debit Cards.

Not only this, as part of ‘Call & Win’ contest, but consumers who purchased HONOR 9A or HONOR 9S also need to call HONOR India at 18002109999 to participate and avail HONOR’s VIP service benefits at no extra cost along with assured 3 months’ free subscription of Hungama Music App. Additionally, every week 3 lucky participants stand a chance to win HONOR Band 3 till 5th October 2020 starting from the first sale day.

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North and East gives ‘Big Hugs’with Double patty variants of its all-time favourite burgers

Aug 5, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #‘Big Hugs’, #CPRL (Connaught Plaza Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. operates McDonald’s restaurants in North and East India)., #Global ‘Safety+’ program, #Head, #Hug’burgers., #Robert Hunghanfoo, #Starting at INR 59 (plus applicable taxes), #two patties hugging each other tightly

Inspired by people’s craving of hugging their loved ones in the recent times, McDonald’s India – North and East has introduced double patty variants in its all-time favouritesMcAlooTikki, McVeggie, McChicken, McSpicy Paneer, McSpicy Chicken, Filet-O-Fish and Dosa Masala burgers, which include two patties hugging each other tightly. The company has launched the ‘Big Hug’ campaign highlighting people’s emotional desire to hugging their loved ones, something that has reduced in recent times. Keeping the same in mind, the new burgers are named as big Hug’burgers. Starting at INR 59 (plus applicable taxes), the double patty variants are surely every burger lover’s delight.

With ‘Big Hug’burgers, McDonald’s is offering its customers double the pleasure of enjoying their favourite burgers, whether it’s their favourite juicy McVeggie or McChicken or classic McAlooTikki or the signature Filet-O-Fish burger or tangy rasamsauce filled Masala Dosa burger or McSpicy Chicken or McSpicy Paneer.

“We are excited to give our customers new ways to enjoy the burgers they love and satisfy their cravings with our all-new double patty variants, giving them a sense of familiarity as well as newness. With this new addition to our menu, we are offering more craveable options to our customers,” says, Robert Hunghanfoo, Head, CPRL (Connaught Plaza Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. operates McDonald’s restaurants in North and East India). 

With Food safety and quality always at the core, all McDonald’s products go through comprehensive quality checks, from farm to table, so that the customers can enjoy safe and delicious food every time they choose McDonald’s.

Furthermore, as a commitment to quality and safety in the current times, McDonald’s India – North and East has introduced the Global ‘Safety+’ program that includes nearly 50-plus process changes in the restaurant operations. Safety+ is a Global system of enhanced hygiene and safety practices that help ensure that every part of the McDonald’s experience is safe for its customers and employees. It builds on more than six decades of safety-first leadership in McDonald’s restaurants.