Passport Feature on Tinder Now Free for All Members: Tips on How to Make the Most of It

Background: Tinder made the decision to make Passport free for all our members in this time of self-isolation and social distancing. Tinder Passport is typically a paid feature for Tinder Plus & Gold subscribers. Members can search by city or drop a pin on the map and you can begin Liking, matching and chatting with Tinder members in a destination of their choice. Navigate between your current location and new destinations. This is now available for free to all Tinder members

Tinder has got some insider tips to make the most of the globe-trotting feature while the bulk of our days are spent indoors. For those who haven’t traveled the world yet with Tinder, Passport lets you drop a pin to swipe, match and connect with members anywhere in the world. 

Here are 5 simple tips from Tinder that will help you make the most of this quarantine gem.

1. Give your “boarding pass” a refresh.

Just as you’d spend hours packing the perfect outfits before a big trip--ok or maybe just a few frantic minutes stuffing your suitcase with whatever you can find--you want to make sure your profile has a similar vibe for the city you’re swiping in. If you’re passporting into a destination where it’s summer right now, put your best beachside shots to the front. Even better, if you’ve been to the city before, throw in your favorite photo memories to show you’re not a total tourist.

2. Make it to the gate.

Confused on where to find Passport? We’ve got you covered.

Tap the profile icon
Open “Settings”
Scroll down and tap “Location”
Add a new location
Start Swiping

3. Talk the talk: How to break the ice with your Match

Rule of Passport #1: Don’t google translate your cheesy pick-up lines. There’s never been a better time to retire your auto-pilot icebreaker and send something new that’ll get your international conversation off on the right foot. Here are some examples to get you started:

These opening lines should help you get the chats flowing with your match from Madrid (or, literally, anywhere else in the world).

1. In normal times, what would be the first thing you’d tell someone who’s visiting [insert place] to do?

2. What’s not in your bio that I should absolutely know about you?

3. Are you a jeans on the plane type of person? Please say no.

4. Any idea how you say “nice pic” in [insert the language of your match’s country]?

5. If you had to live in one landmark, which would it be: the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, or the Taj Mahal?

6. If you could go on a trip with any famous person, who would it be?

4. Not just for tropical destinations.

Passport isn’t just for ticking destinations off your bucket list. If you find yourself social distancing with your parents in your childhood hometown far from your everyday life, you can Passport back to the places you used to frequent to keep connecting with new people.

5. The world is your oyster.

You can change locations as often as you want so fill up that virtual passport book. And no need to worry about timezones, your profile can show up for up to 24 hours after your trip so you can maximize your matches. 

NCPA Presents New Edition of the Digital Series, ‘NCPA@home’ from April 23-26, 2020

The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) is back with a new edition of NCPA@home to keep you entertained! Log on to NCPA’s YouTube channel from Thursday, 23rd April, to Sunday, 26th April 2020, at 6pm to witness performances by eminent artistes from across genres.

The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) introduced the invigorating digital series, ‘NCPA@home’ with the intent to spread positivity through art in these unprecedented times. The series showcase includes exclusive videos and content from Indian Music, Dance, International Music, and the Symphony Orchestra of India from NCPA's extensive archival library. Specially curated for music and dance enthusiasts, patrons can enjoy some of the finest performances from the confines of their home!

The digital series has earlier showcased performances by stalwarts such as Girija Devi, Mallika Sarabhai, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Aditi Mangaldas, Mud Morganfield and more. The series further includes presentations, lecture demonstrations and masterclasses.

The highlights of the coming week include: -

The debut performance of New York City’s Mingus Dynasty Quintet in India, at the NCPA International Jazz festival 2019
‘Song of the Himalayas’ – An experience through music, stories and visuals by Indian music composer and musician Shantanu Moitra with Ani Choying, Kaushiki Chakraborty, Purbayan Chatterjee and Ashwin Srinivasan
A concert by the Symphony Orchestra of India featuring Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1, conducted by Martyn Brabbins with Marat Bisengaliev on violin
A classical Bharatanatyam dance presentation, ‘KALA - TIME’, by Indian classical dancer and choreographer Malavika Sarukkai at the NCPA ADD ART Festival 2019

Block your calendar and log on to NCPA's YouTube channel to enjoy all the upcoming showcases!

YouTube link -  http://www.YouTube.com/TheNCPAMumbai1

Honda India Foundation Extends Support During the Pandemic with Sprayers and Food Packets for the Homeless

Fulfilling its commitment towards the COVID-19 relief efforts, Honda India Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of all Honda group companies in India handed over 800 units of Honda engine powered High Pressure Backpack Sprayers in Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Gujarat.

The equipment was handed over to Mr. Sadan Ahlawat (Personal Secretary to Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana), Mr. Gautam Trivedi (Personal Assistant to Health Minister of Rajasthan), Mr. Sarafraj Khan (Joint Commisioner, Bengaluru, Karnataka) and Mr. M.N. Patel (Deputy Collector, Gujarat Urban Development Mission, Gandhinagar, Gujarat).

These High Pressure Backpack Sprayers are built with 4-stroke technology and Honda’s reliable engine. The environment friendly machines and portable machines can be used easily in multi-storey buildings and helps in completing the sanitization process much faster as the spray can reach to distant areas through its high speed capacity.

Additionally, being a socially responsible corporate, the company understands the need of the hour and supports those most in need as major services stay disrupted. Therefore, in order to take care of the poor and underprivileged in these difficult times, Honda started the distribution of 1,000 food packets each day since 3 April, 2020 to the people of Khoh Village (Dist. Gurugram) & Mohindergarh (Haryana) and to the villages of Vitthalapur, Gujarat.

Supporting the Karnataka Police who is risking their life for the safety of people, Honda started distributing over 500 food packets each day beginning 1 April, 2020.

Lastly, catering to the poor and homeless at this crucial time, Honda provided a total of 8,760 food packets during a period of 22 days to the local administration of Tapukara & Greater Noida.

About Honda India Foundation (HIF)

Honda India Foundation (HIF) is the CSR arm of all Honda group companies in India - Honda Cars India Ltd, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd, Honda Siel Power Products Ltd., Honda R&D (India) Pvt. Ltd and Honda Access India. The Foundation undertakes focused corporate social responsibility initiatives to promote road safety, environment protection, education & health care. Honda globally aspires to be ‘a company that society wants to exist” and contributes to the realization of a sustainable society by serving people worldwide with the joy of expanding their life’s potential through its social contribution activities.

#FINDTHENEWYOU: Tecno's Digital Drive Creatively Connects People, Supports Government Combat COVID-19

Key Points

* The campaign rolled out initiatives like ‘Hack-sploring’ and #FindtheNewYou Contest – creative yet educational digital campaign
* ‘TECNO RAKSHAKS’ will allow consumers, employees to contribute to PM Cares Fund via participation; company to make financial contribution on behalf of participants

As part of its stakeholder wellness strategy, TECNO, the global premium smartphone brand, through its #FINDTHENEWYOU campaign, creatively connects, engages, entertains, and motivates its customers, employees and channel partners amid the nationwide lockdown imposed by the government to fight COVID-19 pandemic.

The activities that have been rolled out as part of the campaign – Hack-sploring, #FindTheNewYou contest and TECNO RAKSHAKS – https://www.tecno-mobile.in/tecnorakshaks/ enable people to creatively utilize their time and break the monotony of work from home. At the same time, it allows them to find a collective purpose to help assist the government to combat the pandemic.

Commenting on these initiatives, Mr. Arijeet Talapatra, CEO, TRANSSION INDIA said, “This pandemic has deprived us of our regular normal routine, however it is important for us to abide by Government rules, and keep ourselves engaged in different ways. People are staying at home, trying to cope with this unprecedented situation. With the digital initiatives like #FindTheNewYou challenge, we have tried to encourage and motivate people and our employees with an engaging option that will help them find their ‘New You’ by being creative and also breaking the monotony.  At the same time, we, as responsible citizens of India, want to help the government in its fight against the pandemic. Hence, the idea behind launching the TECNO RAKSHAKS game with a slogan ‘Kheloge Tum, Jeetega India’ is to keep our consumers engaged, at the same time they will get a chance to contribute to the PM Cares fund in the fight against COVID-19.As a responsible brand, our priority and focus is to use our competence and know-how to find ways and means to support our people, users and the government.”

Through ‘Hack-sploring’ TECNO has reached out to its stakeholders with a creative photography hack and contest which teach and inspire them to creatively use their everyday environment and properties to take the perfect photograph, thereby finding the professional photographer in them. The creative, educational video campaign has already received a strong social response by reaching 108 million users across its entire network, garnering more than 50 million views and upwards of 650 participants from a 3-week campaign.

‘TECNO RAKSHAKS’ is a WAP-based game that lets people play and also raise funds for the Prime Minister’s war chest put together to fight COVID-19. But rather than the players paying for it, for every ten points that they will score, TECNO, on their behalf, will contribute Re1 towards the PM Cares Fund.

Consumers will not have to download third-party applications to access the game, it can be played on any browser. Participants need to login using their Facebook profile or play as a guest. To score in the game, players need to swipe and kill the deadly coronavirus. There is no limit on the number of times the game can be played.

TECNO has also initiated multiple partnerships to provide meals to people of the low-income communities affected by the outbreak of coronavirus. Through its alliance with Zomato Feeding India and 100+ channel partners, TECNO is distributing ration kits to support more than 60,000 people across India.

About TECNO Mobile

TECNO Mobile is a premium smartphone brand from TRANSSION Holdings. Upholding the brand essence of “Expect More”, TECNO is committed to giving the masses access to latest technology at accessible prices, allowing the consumers to reach beyond their current limitations and uncover a world of possibilities. TECNO understands the needs of consumers from different markets and provides them with localized innovations across a product portfolio featuring smartphones, tablets, and feature phones. TECNO is a major global player with presence in around 60 emerging markets across the world. It is also the global Official Tablet and Handset Partner of Manchester City Football Club. 

Mahindra Logistics’ ALYTE Launches Free Emergency Cab Services to Support the Fight Against Covid-19

Key Points

* Dial +91-91135 77375 to avail these services ~
* After successful launches in 8 cities, a special fleet will assist in non-medical emergency transportation in Bengaluru~
* Alyte cab services will operate in close collaboration with Bengaluru Police Commissionerate ~

Mahindra Logistics (MLL), one of India's largest 3PL solution providers, announced that its enterprise mobility business, Alyte will extend the very successful emergency cab services for those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in Bengaluru. After successfully launching in Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Cochin and Thiruvananthapuram, the free cab services will begin in the city today.

Alyte will provide these services through a dedicated fleet focused on senior citizens, disabled individuals, expecting mothers etc., who are unable to secure transport for essential services like shopping essentials & medication, visits to Banks, Post offices and periodic medical visits. They will also provide these services to doctors, nurses and others involved in providing essential services. Interested groups may contact Mahindra Logistics’ dedicated helpline to access the same.

The service, which is receiving tremendous goodwill and positive feedback across the other eight cities, will operate for 12 hours (8am to 8pm) in close collaboration with the city Police Commissionerate, within the city limits of Bengaluru.

Mr. Rampraveen Swaminathan, Managing Director and CEO, Mahindra Logistics Ltd. said, "These are difficult and unprecedented times for our society. It requires a combined effort from all the stakeholders to combat the crisis. The Government has been taking commendable actions to fight this and with the support from the Bengaluru police, we will continue to support these efforts in all the possible manner. During this period, we have found that people are struggling with transport during emergency requirements. This service will help provide a solution with cars which meet all our standards of hygiene, sanitization and safety. We encourage members of the community to maintain strict social distancing and venture out only when absolutely required."

Do It Yourself: Air Conditioner Service with These 10 Simple Steps

Be Summer Ready - DIY Guide to Clean your AC Filters

With onset of summers, people are likely to switch on their air conditioners. Amidst the extended lockdown and the pandemic which has brought the country to a standstill, it is difficult for homeowners to find a service technician. Therefore, Whirlpool of India brings to you, simple tips to clean your air-conditioner at home –

Step 1: MANDATORY - Switch off the power supply of the AC

Step 2: Open the AC Panel

Step 3: Remove the Filters one at a time

Step 4:  Clean the evaporator coil with a toothbrush gently to remove any dirt (Warning: Be careful because evaporator coil has sharp fins that can cut your skin)

Step 5: Take a clean cloth and remove dust from the AC

Step 6: Place the Filters under a tap and clean thoroughly

Step 7: Let the Filters dry

Step 8: Place the Filters Back

Step 9: Shut the AC Panel

Step 10: Switch on the AC and enjoy the cool Air

3i Infotech’s ‘Remote Worker’ Enables Business Continuity Amidst Lockdown

3i Infotech Limited (BSE: 532628, NSE: 3IINFOTECH), a global Information Technology company, committed to accelerating business transformation, launched Remote Worker as a Service, as part of its Altiray Services. This VPN-as-a-Service is a unified secure access gateway that facilitates remote working from anywhere and anytime by hosting any on-premise server or application. It also enables organizations to move to the cloud with ease, and embrace Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and mobility in a hybrid IT environment.

In the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, many organizations who believed they had well-equipped solutions to allow seamless remote access to employee, are finding cracks in their foundation with work from home now becoming a necessity. From lack of collaborative tools, inability to connect to in-house applications, to a lack of interpersonal training to help employees navigate through remote work situations, organizations are scrambling to meet the demands of remote workers.

‘Remote-Worker as a Service’ solution from 3i Infotech simplifies access to the customer’s central infrastructure and applications without the worry of cumbersome configurations and needless time delays.  It creates a seamless, safe and secure end-to-end socket layer connection in combination with secure mobile access (SMA) to ensure security without any installation at the client’s end, thereby enabling remote users to connect to internal network resources over the Internet using an encrypted connection. It also helps to control all mobile devices of an organization’s network and provides a cost-effective single sign-on (SSO) to any application on the network or in the cloud from a single URL. While preventing unauthorized access to corporate applications, Remote Worker also facilitates employees to upload and share files securely. 3i Infotech’s existing customers are using this Remote Worker solution to connect to their product suite seamlessly from any location and from any device.

The technology partners for 3i Infotech’s Remote Worker are Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform and Alibaba Cloud. The Altiray umbrella of 3i Infotech has years of deep domain expertise across the BFSI, Healthcare and Government spectrum. Based on a curated technology stack, the solutions enable easy technology adoption and are effortlessly scalable. Mobility, together with new-age technologies like Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Augmented / Virtual Reality (AR/VR), are an imperative part of digital transformation. Altiray’s offerings cater to all levels of the mobility maturity curve, covering Consulting, Design & Development, Data Testing, Support, Data Intelligence & Co-Innovation.

3i Infotech has a very strong foothold and customer base in geographies like India, North America, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa and South Asia. The Company with its comprehensive set of IP based software solutions & IT Services solutions, has invested in the areas of TaaS, DevOps, Agile, and CT (Continuous Testing framework) to meet the demands of enterprises.

About 3i Infotech

Headquartered in Mumbai, India, since inception in 1993, the Company has been committed to driving business value across all industry verticals. The company has over 5500 employees in 32 offices across 12 countries and over 1200+ customers in more than 50 countries across 4 continents. With a comprehensive set of IP based software solutions and a wide range of IT services, 3i Infotech has successfully transformed business operations of customers globally. The Company has a very strong foothold and customer base in geographies like North America, India, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and South Asia. The Company’s products and services address the dynamic requirements of BFSI, Government, Manufacturing, Retail, Distribution, Telecom and Healthcare. Its flagship products include Kastle (Universal Banking Suite), AMLOCK (Financial Crime Detection and Management Solution), MFund Plus (Asset Management Solution), Orion (Enterprise Resource Planning Solution) and Premia Astra (Core Insurance Solution). A robust capability in the services domain is evident through consulting services, business optimization services and an extensive expertise in mobility, data analytics, big data, testing and application development services, all of which come under the umbrella brand – Altiray.