Tata Motors Unveils #Dark Edition of Flagship SUV – The Tata Harrier for the Upcoming Festive Season

To kickstart the celebrations in the upcoming festive season across the country, Tata Motors today announced the launch of the #Dark Edition of its flagship SUV – the Tata Harrier. This edition comes soon after Tata Motors announced the launch of dual tone variants of the Harrier to celebrate 10,000 customers of the company's flagship product.

The #Dark edition of the Harrier will offer a total of 14 design enhancements to make it a perfect blend of design flourish and premiumness. The New Atlas Black colour is complemented with R17 Blackstone Alloys and other changes in the exterior to make it a head turner. The interiors are completely refreshed to offer an all new Blackstone theme- with the Premium Benecke Kaliko Blackstone Leather upholstery, Blackstone Matrix dashboard and a new Gunmetal Grey chrome pack which further accentuates the interiors.

The #Dark edition, in the new stunning Atlas Black colour packaged with striking black exteriors and interiors, further accentuates Harrier’s powerful stance while maintaining the natural elegance of a premium SUV. The #Dark Edition will be available in XT and XZ variants. The Harrier range starts from Rs.12.99 Lakh onwards, ex-showroom Delhi.

Commenting on the launch of this limited edition, Mr. Vivek Srivatsa, Head Marketing, Passenger Vehicles Business Unit, Tata Motors said, “In line with our endeavour to take the style quotient of the Harrier even higher, we wanted to offer a product that would make heads turn. The colour Black has always been desired amongst car buyers across the SUV segment. To meet these aspirations and to mark the onset of the festive season, we have launched the Harrier #Dark Edition today in a completely new avatar with a compelling package of striking exteriors and inviting interiors with 14 design enhancements. We are confident our customers will appreciate the Harrier in this look as much as they have appreciated the Harrier since its launch.”

The Harrier, which is built on the OMEGARC and derived from Land Rover's legendary D8 platform, is the perfect combination of stunning design and excellent performance. Powered by the cutting-edge Kryotec 2.0 Diesel engine and Advanced Terrain Response Modes, Harrier assures an exhilarating performance on the toughest of terrains.

The Yoga Institute Wins Prime Minister’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Yoga

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has felicitated The Yoga Institute, Mumbai with the Prime Minister's Award for Outstanding Contribution for Promotion and Development of Yoga for the year 2018-19. The prestigious award was presented in the category of ‘National Institute’ at a special ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan.

In recognition of the honour, the Prime Minister said, “The Yoga Institute has set the standard for yoga education, research, publication, innovation and creativity. This award is a testament to the skill, ingenuity, and philanthropic vision of its founders.”

Smt Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra, Director the The Yoga Institute – Mumbai, received the award from the Prime Minister. She said, “On behalf of everyone at The Yoga Institute, I would like to thank our Hon’ble Prime Minister and the AYUSH committee members for this honour. We are humbled to be recognized for all the hard work done by the Institute over the last 100 years. We are committed to upholding this legacy and shall always remain at the service of India, and the world.”

The Yoga Institute was established in 1918 by Shri Yogendraji, also known as the Father of Modern Yoga Renaissance, and celebrated its centenary milestone on 25 December 2018. A non-profit organization, it is also the oldest organized center for Yoga in the world, and the first Yoga institute to be certified by the Quality Council of India. Every day, 1,500+ people visit the Institute to learn and practice Yoga. With the three generations of the Yogendra family and more than 50,000 teachers trained globally, The Yoga Institute is working relentlessly to make Yoga a way of living.

Narayan Seva Sansthan Organizes Artificial Limb Measurement Camp in Bengaluru

Narayan Seva Sansthan - a charitable organization that runs charitable hospitals in the country for Specially-abled, in particular polio and by-birth disabled, hosted another Artificial Limb Measurement Camp in Jaya Nagar, Bengaluru on 30 August. Wherever 15 specially abled got measured and benefitted by obtaining artificial limbs for better mobility.

Early in August this year, Narayan Seva Sansthan has organized camp across India like Jaipur, Agra, Aligarh, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

Senior Prosthetics and Orthotics specialist team supervised the Measurement and Distribution camp where polio affected as well as those who lost their legs/hands due to diabetes, accidents, etc, got themselves measured for artificial limbs.

Prashant Agarwal, President, Narayan Seva Sansthan said, “We have provided around 99,133 calipers, 10,452 wheelchairs and around 3,646 tricycles which we feel are not adequate. That is why Narayan Seva Sansthan runs ‘Measurement and Distribution Camp’ initiatives across India to help every underprivileged differently abled to be able to ambulate by themselves.”

Narayan Seva Sansthan has a ‘Smart Village for Differently- Abled’ with all the facilities that these individuals may require. The Sansthan operates with its 480 branches in India and 86 branches abroad focusing on alleviating disabilities. As a daily practice, a free of cost vehicle is assigned by Narayan Seva Sansthan to pick up the patients and their families from Udaipur Railway Station while also providing free accommodation and food at Narayan Seva Sansthan.

Enjoy the Crunch of MUNCH with Nestlé MUNCH CRISP-POP!

Nestlé MUNCH, one of India’s most popular brands in the chocolate and confectionery category sets another innovation benchmark in the coated wafer category with the launch of Nestlé MUNCH CRISP-POP. With the all-new Nestlé MUNCH CRISP-POP, get the subtle pops of caramel flavored popcorn, packed in a coated wafer format to awaken the senses.

In a nation where millennials are looking for unique and richer experiences, Nestlé India’s latest offering delve into the crunchy MUNCH treat with the delightful flavor of caramel popcorn.
         
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Nikhil Chand, Director – Foods and Confectionery, Nestlé India said, “Inspired by the generation that enjoys popcorn and movies, the MUNCH CRISP-POP is once again a category first, that brings the delicious caramel pops to India’s favorite crunchy MUNCH. MUNCH CRISP-POP has been developed after extensive consumer research. This product has been created by leveraging the capabilities of our global product development center and then customizing it to the local taste and flavor expectations of the consumers in India. We are extremely excited to launch MUNCH CRISP-POP and are confident that our consumers will enjoy the unique experience of caramel popcorn through the CRUNCHilicious MUNCH.”

Priced at INR 10, the combination of caramel flavored popcorn and delicious coated wafer Nestlé MUNCH CRISP-POP will be available at super markets, large, format grocery stores.

Hero Motocorp Introduces Customer Outreach Programmes in Flood Affected Areas

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, today announced special benefits for its customers in the flood affected regions of Kerala, North Karnataka & South Maharashtra.

The benefits are aimed at ensuring seamless mobility for people in these regions and to help accelerate the ongoing rehabilitation initiatives.

Extending support to all the owners of Hero MotoCorp products, the Company will forego any fee for check-up or repair of their vehicles in the flood affected areas. In addition, customers will also be provided with 30% discount on Genuine Hero Spare Parts to ensure optimal vehicle performance.

The benefits - available across all dealerships and authorized service centers of Hero MotoCorp in the affected regions - can be availed of till September 10th, 2019.

As a responsible corporate citizen, Hero MotoCorp is monitoring and assessing the situation and will continue to extend its support to the rehabilitation initiatives in these regions.

TECNO Brings ‘Segment-First’ 6.1” HD+ Dot Notch Display and AI Front Flash at just INR 5499

Following an efficacious launch of the brand’s flagship PHANTOM 9 last month, TECNO the premium smartphone maker is set to – further add to the festive excitement of its fans with the introduction of yet another global product line “SPARK”, thereby strengthening its India portfolio.

After making its mark in the mid-range smartphone segment, the brand is shifting gears with the launch of two all-new entry-level smartphones from its best-selling global ‘SPARK’ series in India, namely TECNO SPARK Go at INR 5,499 and TECNO SPARK 4 Air at INR 6,999.

The newly launched duo goes on sale starting today and will be available at 35,000+ offline retail stores across the country. Adding joy to the festivities, every TECNO SPARK Go buyer will get a complimentary gift of Bluetooth earpiece worth INR 799. Offer available for limited period only.

Since its debut in 2017, TECNO has been growing rapidly in the Indian market owing to its strong CAMON product portfolio. In line with the brand philosophy of ’Expect More’, TECNO has been consistently pushing the benchmark on camera quality and features-pack available in the mid-range segment.  With the introduction of Spark series, TECNO has further strengthened its commitment by bringing the best-in-class smartphone design, display & camera experience to the entry-level segment.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Arijeet Talapatra, -Chief Executive Officer, TRANSSION India said, “At TECNO, it is our relentless focus to bring future-ready devices at affordable price points. We are committed to continuously push the boundaries and owing to this focus, each offering from the TECNO portfolio is a game-changer in its respective segment. With every new launch, we aspire to scale new heights of product innovation and customer centricity. With the proliferation of high speed Internet and ever-growing content consumption pattern, there exists a remarkable need for high quality video viewing devices in the entry-level segment, especially in Tier 3 cities and towns. Recognising this demand, with TECNO SPARK, we are certain to address the pain points of our consumers, related to video watching experience in the entry-level segment, with vivid 6.1-inch dot notch display, brighter color output with eye care feature, Dual Volte and an AI powered camera coupled with Video Chat Flash. All this is further supported by a user friendly interface powered by Android 9 Pie for an immersive viewing experience.” 

Key features of TECNO SPARK:

Immersive video viewing experience

6.1” HD+ Dot Notch Display coupled with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and impressive 85% screen to body ratio makes the smartphones ideal for binge watching videos, reading, and browsing. The duo also comes with an exceptionally high category-defining 450 nits screen brightness and 1000:1 Contrast ratio which accentuate the brightness even in the sunlight, thereby, ensuring an amazing video watching experience. The device also comes with a unique AI Read mode that automatically adjusts the screen brightness and colors while reading to provide extreme comfort to your eyes and an ease of reading like never-before.

Futuristic Design

In terms of design, the TECNO Spark duo is aesthetically crafted with trendy Dot Notch 2.5D Curved edges, 3D back cover, slim bezels and gradient finish. With all these elements coming together, the TECNO Spark duo’s exquisite look makes it ideal for consumers who want their brand to reflect their personal style. Tt is available in two attractive and contemporary color schemes- Nebula Black and Royal Purple.

Shun the Low light photos

Setting it apart with the camera optics, TECNO Spark Go comes with 8MP AI rear camera, F2.0 aperture and night Algorithm 2.0 paired with Dual Flash that let you capture clear, bright and beautiful shots in any light. On the other hand, TECNO Spark4 Air comes with a category-first dual-lens camera sporting a 13MP f1.8 primary sensor which captures perfect portraits.  The Dual flash light lets your beauty shine through even in the dark setting. In addition to these, the SPARK duo features Portrait Mode, HDR, Night Mode and professional camera settings to further enhance the overall photography experience.

Enhance your selfie experience

5MP AI selfie camera with Micro slit front flash, which is major breakthrough in dot notch display, ensures stunning selfies under any light. Its customizable flash light, allows the user to capture sharper and brighter selfies even in low light conditions. It comes loaded with features like AI Beauty Mode, Portrait Mode, in-build localized AR Stickers and Wide Selfie Mode for better selfie experience. Video call is another unique experience on the duo as it comes with AI beauty mode and adjustable flash that enables you to look beautiful irrespective of the surroundings & lighting conditions.

Accentuate your smartphone unlocking experience

Adding more to user safety, TECNO SPARK duo comes with Face Unlock 2.0 which comes with advance security function of not unlocking the device when eyes are closed. Now, enjoy faster and safer screen unlocking conveniently. Face Unlock 2.0 comes with the screen fill light feature in device that helps users to unlock quickly in dark environment. Additionally, TECNO SPARK 4 Air comes with an anti-oil fingerprint sensor, especially keeping the Indian consumers in mind. It also enables consumers to hide their privacy app, and launch it with the fingerprint in 0.3 seconds. Now security is no more a concern. Experience the perfect combination of security, privacy and convenience – all under 7k!

Experience uninterrupted multi-tasking

While the display, design and security features steal the spotlight, the duo comes with a massive 3000mAh battery capacity with an intelligent power saving technology which empowers users to stream content, click photos and make calls without any interruption. Once fully charged, with both the smartphones you can enjoy 9.8 Hours of uninterrupted Video playback, 7.6 hours of web browsing, 10 hours of calling or 12.4 hours of music playback.

An Evolving Operating System HiOS 5.0

Based on Android 9.0 HiOS, the TECNO Spark Duo offers unique features that enable consumer to have an ever-evolving experience with the AI Video Call, Smart Panel, hassle-free notification management, AI read mode, AI Battery Lab and safe charging among many other aspects to give users a delightful experience.

Upping the ante of performance in Entry-level category

Equipped with MediaTek Helio A22, 2.0GHz Quad-Core processor and 2GB RAM, TECNO Spark Go is sharp and runs efficiently without any lag. The duo provides future-ready features including Dual VoLTE SIM solution. With SPARK duo, the consumers can use 4G VoLTE in both the SIM slots at the same time. It also comes with 3-in-1 multi card slot where users can put Dual nano SIMs and a dedicated microSD card which can support expandable memory of upto 256GB. Therefore, letting you reap the benefits of multi-tasking with ease.

Dream11 Creates a Guiness World Records Title for Hosting the 'Largest Online Fantasy Cricket Match'

Dream11, India’s Biggest Sports Game, today created a Guinness World Records title for hosting the 'Largest Online Fantasy Cricket Match'. This incredible feat was achieved by Dream11 during the 2019 final match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. Dream11 users created over 1 crore (1,03,17,928) fantasy teams to compete in this fantasy sports match. To claim this record, Dream11 had to prove the participation of at least 40 lakh fantasy teams in that particular match. This is the first-ever Guinness World Records in the Online Fantasy Sports category.

The electrifying finale, which had the entire country on the edge of their seats, also proved to be an exciting playground for fantasy sports enthusiasts as fans of the game unequivocally surpassed the minimum requirement of fantasy teams playing the game of cricket at a given time to create history. Dream11 recorded over 1 crore fantasy teams created by over 43 lakh (43,77,610) unique users playing together for the final match of Indian Premier League (IPL) match.

Expressing his delight over the achievement, a Dream11 Spokesperson said, "Dream11 is excited to announce this record on India’s National Sports Day, as a dedication to our 7 crore+ users and their passion for sports. We are honoured to receive this certification from Guinness World Records. This global recognition is a validation of our belief in the rapidly evolving culture of sports fandom where more and more fans are seeking new avenues to immerse themselves in their favourite sports. This is resulting in a higher impetus for the sports ecosystem in India. We are deeply thankful to all our users who enjoy playing fantasy sports on Dream11 and made such an incredible feat possible for us!”

Swapnil Dangarikar, Adjudicator, Guinness World Records™, said, “After careful scrutinisation of all the evidence, I am very happy to confirm that Dream11 has set a new record for a Largest Online Fantasy Cricket Match with an impressive 1,03,17,928 teams participating. I am pleased to say, Dream11 is now Officially Amazing!”.

Guinness World Records is the ultimate global authority on new record creations as well as breaking old records that researches, measures, documents and authorizes the world’s superlatives. The creation of this record is a testament to the growing popularity of fantasy sports, and especially, Dream11 in India.