Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital Expands its New Facility in Bengaluru at Raja Rajeswari Nagar

Highlights

* The new state-of-the-art eye hospital which is spread across 5450 sq. ft. will provide latest treatment for all kinds of eye ailments using sophisticated technology
* Expansion in line with growth strategy to cover length and breadth of Karnataka with new centers in Dharwad, Shimoga, Hassan and Davangere to be launched
* Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital to offer free consultations at the new facility from November 05-30, 2019

Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, a renowned eyecare chain with dozens of eye hospitals spread across India and abroad, today launched its new super-specialty eye care center at Raja Rajeswari Nagar in Bengaluru, taking the number of its facilities in the city to nine.

Noted Sandalwood Actress Ashika Ranganath along with Dr. Ashar Agarwal, Director, Dr Agarwal’s group of Eye Hospitals and Dr. Sreepathi, Head- Clinical Services, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Bengaluru inaugurated the new state-of-the-art facility today at Raja Rajeshwari Nagar. The aim of the new center is to offer one-stop-solution for all kinds of eye ailments to the people of Southern Western part of Bengaluru.

Congratulating on the addition of a new facility to its already vast network of 83 hospitals spread across the Globe, Actress Ashika Ranganath said, “I am delighted and honored to be part of Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital growth journey in Bengaluru. This center will help many people to come and get their eyes treated under the team of experienced doctors. Eyes are the most important part of our body and would request people to come front and get treated when they feel uncomfortable with some ailments and not ignore it.”

Said Dr. Ashar Agarwal, Director, Dr Agarwal’s group of Eye Hospitals: “We here at Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital have always been committed to providing the best possible services to our patients. We ensure to have the latest technologies available at all our eyecare centers. Opening of our Ninth center in Bengaluru is a big achievement and is a well-planned growth story. With this center, we will be able to address the growing needs of eye patients in the Southern Western part of the City who are looking for state-of-the-art treatment at competitive costs. We are deeply committed to the people of Karnataka and will continue to extend our geographical footprint in Dharwad,Shimoga,Hassan and Davangere and  more locations in Bengaluru.”

Added Dr. Sreepathi, Head- Clinical Services, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Bengaluru: “From our analysis, we could understand that there is a huge demand from the people of South-West part of the city for quality eyecare with personalized services. The new center at RR Nagar will offer the best of eye specialists & ophthalmologists and treatment for eye ailments and diseases. Some of the significant offerings of this facility include state-of-the-art modular operation theatre, precision-enabled diagnostic center, a dedicated cataract operation theatre and well-planned doctor chambers to reduce patient wait-time. We will also have a team of highly experienced nurses to ensure smooth service.”

Trade & Investment Between Turkey & India Set to Double, Says Turkish Business Delegation in Bangalore

With one more step towards strengthening bilateral trade between India & Turkey, Turkish Business Delegation was led by Ministry of Economy of Turkey, co-organised by Turkish Electrical & Electronics Exporter’s Association (TET) & Crescendo Worldwide in Bangalore on November 4 & 5, 2019.

Turkey President Mr. Erdogan & Indian Prime minister Mr. Narendra Modi jointly decided to double trade & Investment between Turkey & India during May 2017 Delhi Visit.

Almost 17 companies from Turkey participated for this Business meet where Crescendo organized their B2B meetings with more than 100 Indian Companies belonging from Electrical & Electronics Home Appliances segment. The event was successful in it terms where more than 150 business meetings took place during this event.. This delegations led by Besim Oktayer, Member of Board of TET- Turkish Electrical & Electronics Exporter’s Association and Mr. Vishal Jadhav- President of Crescendo Worldwide briefed the delegation companies about “Indian Electrical & Electronics Market Potential & Opportunities of doing business in India”.This delegation was also supported by (IEEMA) Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association led by Mr. Seetharaman K.

Mr. Kaushal Shah & Ms. Sayali opened the discussions with their welcome speeches and briefing about India & Turkey Trade relations. This event witnessed good discussions between Indian & Turkish companies looking to expand jointly in Indian Market. Renowned Indian Companies marked their presence in the form of Manufacturers’, Distributors, Buyers, Suppliers etc.

“This is an initiative for developing the Indian Electronics & Home Appliances market through joint cooperation with Turkish companies in terms of exchange in manufacturing technology, Technological alliances, Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances. Crescendo will further support the B2B discussions between interested Indian companies and Turkish companies with complete handholding. The response shown by Indian & Turkish companies is overwhelming which is a testimonial of its success.” Quoted by Mr. Saket Pujari, Director- Crescendo Worldwide.

This delegation event will also take place in Mumbai on 7th & 8th November 2019 for meeting companies from Mumbai and nearby cities.

Airtel Home Broadband Gets a New Brand Identity with ‘Xstream Fibre’

Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s largest integrated telecommunications company, has unveiled a new brand identity ‘Airtel Xstream Fibre’ for its home broadband services. All home broadband plans will now be available under the new brand umbrella.

The new brand identity reflects the strength of Airtel’s future ready network that offers ultra-fast broadband speeds upto 1Gbps as India witnesses a massive surge in in-home high speed data consumption. It also complements Airtel’s recently launched converged digital entertainment play – Airtel Xstream, which offers an exciting range of connected devices and applications for smart homes.

Shashwat Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer, Bharti Airtel said: “We are delighted to roll out a refreshed brand identity for our home broadband services. It reflects our robust network capabilities that provide us a platform to serve the evolving needs of smart homes in a digitally connected India. Airtel Xstream Fibre plans offer even faster speeds, more data and can be upgraded to unlimited data benefit depending on the requirements of customers. This great value package is backed by best-in-class service experience.”

NEW Airtel Xstream Fibre plans with speeds upto 1Gbps

Airtel Xstream Fibre offer four plans that are designed to serve the in-home high speed data requirements of every customer cohort. The plans offer blazing speeds up to 1 Gbps and come with exciting Airtel Thanks benefits such as three months Netflix subscription gift, 12 months Amazon Prime membership, access to premium ZEE5 and Airtel Xstream content.

The new plans give the user amazing flexibility to choose the plan that suit them. Customers can choose their data speeds, and upgrade any plan to unlimited data benefit for just Rs 299/month over and above their plan rentals. As part of a special benefit, Airtel Stream Fibre customers can purchase the Airtel Xstream 4K Hybrid STB at a special price of Rs 2249 only.

ACT Fibernet Extends Partnership with Chennaiyin FC as ‘Official Connectivity Provider’ for ISL 2019-20

ACT Fibernet, India’s largest fiber-focused wired broadband ISP (Internet Service Provider), has announced the extension of its partnership with Indian Super League champions Chennaiyin FC (CFC) as its official connectivity partner for India Super League (ISL) 2019 – 2020 edition.

As part of the partnership, ACT Fibernet will provide high speed internet service across the stadium offices, media rooms, fan zones and more, which will enable the audience, media, officials and players to stay connected seamlessly and enjoy HD quality internet speeds in real-time.

Speaking on this partnership, Sandeep Gupta, COO, ACT Fibernet said, “We are excited to be the preferred connectivity partner of Chennaiyin FC for the second time in a row. Chennaiyin FC are the flag bearers of football in Tamil Nadu, and we are happy that through our reliable and uninterrupted services we will enable the team, its fans and everyone associated with the club stay connected throughout the ISL season and enhance their overall digital experience”.

Commenting on the partnership, Ganeshaya Sodha, Head of Sponsorships & Marketing, Chennaiyin FC, said “We are extremely happy that ACT Fibernet is our connectivity partner for this season again. Last year, our team and fans had an overwhelming experience through their services. We are glad to have them on board and together we will put forward a fantastic and successful season this year”.

Additionally, ACT Fibernet will be running exciting contests on their social media platforms. Chosen lucky winners will get a chance to win match passes, replica jerseys, match balls, meet & greet with CFC players through the course of the season.

TLC to Premiere Emmy Award-Winning ‘Project Runway’ Starting November 04

The wait is over as the iconic fashion competition series “Project Runway” premiers on TLC India, The series will include supersized 60-minute episodes beginning November 4, 2019 every Monday on TLC SD and TLC HD. This season, as the fashion industry evolves, so does the runway with a new design aesthetic and additions to the judging panel: supermodel and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss joins as host with former “Project Runway” champion and celebrated CFDA fashion designer Christian Siriano as the mentor. ELLE Editor-in-Chief Nina Garcia returns as a judge, along with famed fashion designer Brandon Maxwell and journalist and former Teen Vogue Editor-in-Chief Elaine Welteroth.

The new look and feel continues with 16 new designers from across the United States and abroad who will compete for the coveted spot of a lifetime, a chance to show their collection during an exclusive runway show for industry insiders and influencers as well as win the largest cash prize in the show’s history. With an all-new runway and workroom furnished with sewing and embroidery machines by Brother, a glam room for the models outfitted by TRESemmé and Maybelline, along with challenges that embrace the nuances of the fashion industry—including flash sales, fast fashion, the inclusion of plus-size models.

Sai Abishek, Director – Content, Factual & Lifestyle Entertainment, Discovery, said, “Project Runway has successfully managed to remain at the top of fashion reality TV series for 17 seasons – a huge achievement considering that fashion continues to evolve from time to time.  A new look and a new supermodel host in Karlie Kloss, and famous fashion designer Brandon Maxwell as a judge, will add zing to the fashion design competition series. We are delighted to showcase this special series on TLC in India..”

Ganesh Rajaram, General Manager, EVP Sales Asia, International, Fremantle, said, “We are looking forward to continuing our partnership with TLC India to showcase Project Runway to audiences in India. This season promises to be as big as ever with an entire new look, including supermodel Karlie Kloss as the new host, as well as a brand-new judging panel.

The stakes are high as the aspiring designers stand to gain unparalleled experience and valuable skills in pursuit of their dreams. They're guided by judges and special guests who are knowledgeable about design, style, and pop culture including: Marni Senofonte, who is Kendall Jenner’s personal stylist as well as the stylist behind Beyoncé’s Lemonade and Super Bowl 50 looks; actress and Siriano muse Danielle Brooks, who judges a fierce challenge to design a dream dress for the women who keep New York City running; famed designer Dapper Dan drops by to inspire the contestants to think outside the box as he did with luxury fashions in the ‘80s; and to take things up another notch, rapper/songwriter Cardi B makes a surprise visit and gives commentary as only she can. Proving they can survive in the competitive and cutthroat world of fashion, the hopefuls compete in an array of challenges, including a series first - the flash sale challenge.

The wining designer will receive the largest prize in the show’s history— $250,000 furnished by the Pilot's FriXion Erasable Gel Ink Pen —a feature in ELLE, and his or her own featured role in a Bluprint digital series as well as $50,000 to put toward their own design studio also courtesy of Bluprint. Plus, for the first time ever, “Project Runway” is partnering with one of the most prestigious organizations in fashion, CFDA (The Council of Fashion Designers of America) for a one-on-one mentorship including all the tools and connections to create, grow, and sustain a business in fashion.

What You Need to Know About the Google Chrome Vulnerabilities?

By Gary Davis, Chief Consumer Security Evangelist, McAfee

While you might have been preoccupied with ghosts and goblins on Halloween night, a different kind of spook began haunting Google Chrome browsers. On October 31st, Google Chrome engineers issued an urgent announcement for the browser across platforms due to two zero-day security vulnerabilities, one of which is being actively exploited in the wild (CVE-2019-13720).

So, what is the Google Chrome zero-day exploit? While there are few specific details known at this time, researchers did uncover that the bug is a use-after-free flaw, which is a memory corruption flaw that attempts to access a device’s memory after it has been freed. If this occurs, it can cause a variety of issues including program crashes, execution of malicious code, or even allowing an attacker to gain full remote access to the device.

The second of the two vulnerabilities (CVE-2019-13721) affects PDFium, a platform developed by Foxit and Google. PDFium provides developers with capabilities to leverage an open-source software library for viewing and searching for PDF documents. Like the first bug, this flaw is also a use-after-free vulnerability. However, there have been no reports of it being exploited by cybercriminals for malicious purposes yet.

Luckily, Google has quickly acknowledged the vulnerabilities and is rolling out a patch for these bugs over the coming days. Meanwhile, follow these security tips to help safeguard your data and devices:

Update, update, update. Be sure to install the latest Chrome browser update immediately to help mitigate any risk of falling victim to these exploits.

Turn on automatic updates. Practice good security hygiene by turning on automatic updates. Cybercriminals rely on unpatched software to exploit vulnerabilities, so ensure that your device software is updated as soon as patches are available.

Columbia Pacific Communities Unveils its TV Ad campaign Designed Exclusively for Ted Talks Season 2

Columbia Pacific Communities, India's largest senior living community operators, unveils its first TV ad campaign at Ted Talks India Nayi Baat - II hosted by Shah Rukh Khan. The seven episode show will be aired on weekends at 9:30 p.m. starting November 2. Columbia Pacific Communities has designed the campaign to target the audience of the show, who are progressive and positive in their thoughts and actions. Taking inspiration from the theme, the TVC has been designed and conceptualised in a manner that resonates with the concept of Nayi Baat.

The Ted Talks India Nayi Baat – second season is poised to reach out to the new age India by focusing on social issues and their solutions. In a span of 40 seconds, the TVC, in association with Ted Talks Season 02 Nayi Baat, showcases the brand ethos of positive ageing. The film celebrates the idea of a healthier, happier, worry-free and more purposeful future for seniors who choose to live to their fullest and on their own terms. It thereby, encourages senior citizens to opt staying at The Virtuoso Club and Serviced Residences, Bangalore, India’s first senior living community designed to international standards.

Highlighting the concept of the TVC, Piali Dasgupta, Vice President, Marketing, Columbia Pacific Communities, says, "Produced entirely in-house on a shoe string budget, the communication, with the help of captivating images, tells the story of a happier, brighter, healthier and blissful future for our seniors. It weaves in the brand purpose of positive ageing and clearly positions the offering as “serviced residences for seniors” differentiating it from old age homes. The creative challenge was to tell our story in 40 seconds in a way that it showcased our product and service offerings optimally. The communication needed to be engaging, appealing and leave the viewer with a sense of hope and optimism while delivering all of the above. The communication addresses the brand's primary TG (55+ seniors), who have sought and not found this solution."

The TVC offers a true sense of enthusiasm and zeal which stands against the stereotypes one attaches with old age. The video film has been carefully crafted to offer a glimpse of what your future could be like if you choose to stay at the Virtuoso Club and Serviced Residences.

Commenting on choosing Ted Talks as the platform to release the TVC, Basav Mukherjee, Chief Revenue Officer, Columbia Pacific Communities, says, "We are proud to partner Ted Talks as we believe that change of any kind is triggered by conversations. At Columbia Pacific Communities, it is our constant endeavor to shift paradigms as far as senior citizens is concerned. And this will be possible only through conversations.  Star World has been one of the most popular entertainment channels in India, reaching out to 1.3 million English speaking audience for over two decades in our country.  It was our channel of choice given its deep resonance with our audience."

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Link to TVC: Presenting The Virtuoso Club and Serviced Residences by Columbia Pacific Communities