ITC Launches Origami Notebooks Under its New Classmate Interaktiv Series to Foster Creativity in Children

• Running “Origami Champions contest” on Classmate’s Facebook or Instagram handle as part of the launch

• Classmate Origami Notebooks are available at select stationery outlets, Amazon, Flipkart and Big Basket

Classmate Origami Launch Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ybSOlczVbE&feature=youtu.be

ITC Classmate, India’s No.1 notebook brand with an unmatched product quality and a strong commitment to partnering students in their journey of learning and development, has launched Origami notebooks, the first in the series of engagement-based notebooks, under its Classmate Interaktiv series. Aimed at encouraging students to learn through “Do It Yourself” activities, these Origami notebooks will enhance their creativity and imagination through experiential learning. 

Do-it-yourself learning style is changing the way education is imparted worldwide. According to recent survey results, there is a growing belief that self-service instruction will become more prevalent for lifelong learning. And towards this, learners are "patching together" their education from a "menu of options," including self-teaching, short courses and bootcamps. 

The Interaktiv series notebook marks ITC Classmate’s commitment towards augmenting students’ learning through constant engagement, learning, and interactivity. The Origami notebooks include specialized DIY Origami sheets and would focus on enhanced consumer engagements through videos, contests and so on. This will be followed by more unique product offerings and collaborations in the months to come, which will enable learning and creativity amongst young consumers.

As part of the launch, Classmate is running the “Origami Champions contest” where anyone who collects all 8 designs and shares the same on Classmate’s Facebook or Instagram handle, stands a chance to win exclusive gifts from classmate. Classmate Origami Notebooks are available at select stationery outlets, Amazon, Flipkart and Big Basket. Origami is the art of folding paper to make models which will help kids to improve their visualization skills, develop imagination and improve concentration; thus, helping children exercise their creativity.

Speaking about the launch, Mr. Vikas Gupta, Chief Executive, Education and Stationary Products Business Division, ITC Ltd., said, “ITC Classmate has at its core the driving commitment to ensure consumer delight with its high-quality, innovative and visually appealing products. In accordance with ITC’s focus on continuous innovation, we believe in encouraging children to learn through experiential knowledge. Classmate through its Interaktiv series wants to ensure that kids enjoy the process of learning through curiosity and imagination.”

This journey of Classmate notebook from a physical notes-taking tool to a more meaningful 360-degree engagement tool marks a strategic shift by the brand to make learning more exciting and interactive.

Classmate believes in the “Joy of Learning” and believes that learning must be an exciting and engaging experience for students. Classmate Origami notebooks are exercise notebooks with 2 additional origami sheets as part of the notebook and include exciting models replete with detailed step by step instructions to create the model. Few of the models include - Fighter Jet, Samurai Hat, Car, Lion, Elephant, Crab, Fox and Giraffe. There are also detailed videos uploaded on www.classmateshop.com where the student can view the making of various models.

ITC’s Classmate and Paperkraft brands, which are both market leaders in their segments, have delighted consumers with high quality products, differentiated offerings and environment friendly paper that is sourced from renewable forestry. Classmate has always been invested in the enhancement of the learning experience through its various innovative product innovations.

The price for a Origami notebook is Rs 50 for 172 pages in both ruled and un-ruled formats. 

Consumers can order Origami notebooks from Amazon - https://www.amazon.in/dp/B08H91YCYM/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_fabc_prA2FbDY04ZQP

The Interaktiv Origami notebooks are also available on the brand's own personalisation portal - https://www.classmateshop.com/ -

Celebrate the Holiday Season in Style with Two Special Fans from the House of Fanzart

Fanzart launches two plush models Jumble and Magnolia to welcome the spirit of Yuletide and bid a cheerful adieu to 2020.

Synonymous with luxury, class and elegance, Fanzart fans have always been known for their innovative designs and superlative aesthetics.  A perfect balance of form and function, fans from Fanzart seamlessly blend beauty and performance.  In line with its existing legacy of luxurious fans, the company has launched two swanky models just in time for the festive season. 

So, with Santa coming in a tad early, here is your chance to infuse more sparkle to your Christmas décor, more zing to your celebrations and add that much needed cheer as you end what has been one of the most difficult years in recent times.  These fans are sure to add the ‘oomph factor’ to your interiors while giving your space the perfect ‘upgrade’ for the festive season. 

These fans are ideal if you want to gift yourself something exclusive and special.  “The natural albeit unplanned relation between Christmas and our fans is the kind of emotions they evoke; the feeling of beauty, festivity, joy, intimacy and celebration. They both add art and accentuate the beauty of homes and turn them into designer homes. By ‘design’- I mean the perfect blend of beauty, functionality and technology” says Mr. Tarun Lala, Executive Director, Fanzart.

Jumble

Fanzart’s Jumble which is akin to a piece of modern art is sure to be a conversation starter in any home.  This one has an ornate design with intertwined LED casing which not only creates the perfect play of light by illuminating your room but also emanates the perfect breeze which is both powerful and refreshing.  This is made possible by vortex blades which is a new technology that displaces copious amounts of air. This statement piece effortlessly adds the ‘designer’ vibe to your space and is perfectly suited for your living room, foyer area and even bedrooms.  The cherry on the cake is the fact that this model is built with the Whisper Quiet Technology which is so important for that peaceful, uninterrupted sleep apart from other features that make it both stylish and sustainable.

Cost: INR 29,990/-

Highlights: BLDC Motor, 5D Vortex Blades, Summer Winter Feature.

Magnolia

A symbol of opulence that is crafted in the shape of the beautiful Magnolia flower, Magnolia from Fanzart is perfect for large spaces.  Designed with multi-color LED lights that appear to radiate from the flower, the fan comes with four light options - Warm, Day, White and Mood lighting that allows you to set the right tone and ambience for your space.  This 43-inch ceiling fan not only adds an element of sophistication but also has a unique sleep feature which when turned on alternates speeds.  This creates a perfect balance between breeze and relief making it a panacea for a good nights’ sleep.

Cost: INR 29,990/-

Highlights: Whisper Quiet Technology, BLDC Motor, Multicolour Lighting, Summer Winter Feature

About Fanzart:

A pioneer and leader in the luxury designer fans segment since 2012, Fanzart fans are not only beautiful and elegant but robust and functional too.  Blending technology with aesthetics, Fanzart aims to add art to ceilings while making Designer fans for Designer homes.  With showrooms across the country, Fanzart offers a wide range of premium fan collections including Vintage, Contemporary, Kids, Colossal and Smart Series collections among other interesting ranges. With a presence in over 35 to 50 cities across India, Fanzart’s products have been shipped internationally too.

For more information on Fanzart, please visit www.fanzartfans.com 

Veritas Launches New Center of Excellence in Balewadi, Pune; Bolsters Localization and Global R&D Support

 

* New state-of-the-art facility can accommodate over 2,000 employees, dedicated to serving customers across the globe

* Veritas supports 87% of the Fortune Global 500, including leading Indian companies

Veritas Technologies, a global leader in data protection, availability and insights, announced the launch of a new Center of Excellence (CoE) in Balewadi region of Pune, Maharashtra. The new modern facility stretching over 273,000 square feet underscores Veritas’ continued commitment to deliver market-leading solutions to support both local and global customers. The fully functional new CoE – a strategic investment by Veritas – can accommodate over 2,000 employees from cross-functional teams including engineering, technical support, IT, sales operations, finance, HR, and legal, dedicated to serving customers across the globe.

“India is a strategic market for Veritas. Our new Centre of Excellence reflects a strong vote of confidence in the growth potential and talent base present in India. We want to attract the brightest and best employees to help us deliver market-leading solutions to the world’s leading companies. Our new facility in Pune gives us a fantastic environment to develop and showcase our products. At Veritas, we will continue to invest regionally into the future, to drive innovation aligned with market requirements,” said Mark Nutt, Senior Vice President, International Sales, Veritas.

With a state-of-the-art modern building equipped with employee-centric infrastructure, the new LEED certified facility caters to the wellbeing, health, and ergonomic comfort of employees. By creating an inviting working environment, Veritas seeks to provide the right space for its highly talented team to drive rich product innovation and demonstrate development expertise. The new facility is also designed to host customers and foster close interaction with the engineering teams as they participate in the product-innovation process.

“We are elated to announce the launch of our state-of-the-art modern facility – designed to provide end-to-end research and innovation capabilities to develop world-class technologies that will further empower our local and global customers to bolster the resiliency of their infrastructure and business applications wherever it might be – from edge, to core to cloud,” said Vijay Mhaskar, Vice President of Engineering, India region, Veritas.

Veritas has been a steady partner of India’s IT growth over the past 25 years and is helping customers in their data management strategy to reduce risk, optimize cost, strengthen ransomware resiliency, achieve digital compliance and manage multi-cloud environments at scale. Since its inception, the Veritas team in India has celebrated a culture of innovation, contributing to more than 500 patents and playing a key role in developing the technology behind Veritas’s flagship products, which are used by 87% of the Fortune Global 500.

Veritas is firmly established in the community in Pune, enjoys strong working relationships with numerous prestigious education institutes and collaboratively offers training and internship programs to students. Veritas believes in nurturing local talent for the future as it expands its presence in India.

Candidates who are interested in pursuing a career with Veritas should visit the Veritas Careers Page online.

About Veritas

Veritas Technologies is a global leader in data protection, availability and insights. Over 80,000 customers—including 87 percent of the Fortune Global 500—rely on us to abstract IT complexity and simplify data management. The Veritas Enterprise Data Services Platform automates the protection and orchestrates the recovery of data everywhere it lives, ensures 24/7 availability of business-critical applications, and provides enterprises with the insights they need to comply with evolving data regulations. With a reputation for reliability at scale and a deployment model to fit any need, Veritas Enterprise Data Services Platform supports more than 800 different data sources, over 100 different operating systems, more than 1,400 storage targets, and more than 60 different cloud platforms. Learn more at www.veritas.com. 

discovery+ Bids Adieu to 2020 with Two Gripping Indian Shows, ‘Aerial India’ and ‘Tales of Valour’

discovery+, India’s first aggregated real-life entertainment streaming app, has never failed to keep its viewers entertained and educated, whilst catering to their demands. With a promise of bringing local shows to Indian audiences, the streaming platform is all set to conclude the year with some of the most intriguing and exciting shows, including Aerial India and Tales of Valour.

For all travel buffs, who have missed boarding a flight to their favourite destinations this year, discovery+ presents a breath-taking view of some spectacular Indian locations with ‘Aerial India’. Shot in 4K, this discovery+ show provides the audience a bird’s eye view of some of India’s most diverse landscapes and ancient cities.

In the History and War genre, ‘Tales of Valour’ takes viewers back in time to India’s notable wars, showcasing some of the untold tales of extraordinary soldiers and their heroism. Narrated by India's leading defense and military commentator, Maroof Raza, the series celebrates Indian soldiers and their sacrifices for India. The finale episode of Tales of Valour, titled ‘Capt Mulla and Ian Cardozo’, focuses on Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla & Major General Ian Cardozo, heroes of the 1971 Indo-Pak war; and is now streaming on the app.

About discovery+

‘discovery+’ is an exciting new D2C streaming app, launched to satiate the unmet need of a differentiated product offering premium real-life entertainment and learning. Priced competitively with an introductory offer of INR 299 per annum, the app has been developed and curated specifically for India.  discovery+ offers thousands of hours of exclusive content across 40+ genres, including Science, Adventure, Food and Lifestyle, in 8 languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali & Marathi.  The premium subscribers have access to a large selection of never-seen-before Premium Discovery titles, must-watch documentaries, India Originals and exclusive acquisitions. Free users of the app have access to all-time favorites from the Discovery library. 

57% Indians have Planned their Next Vacation for Early 2021: ZestMoney Survey

 

* Goa, Kerala and Shimla emerge as the top 3 bucket-list destinations for 2021

* 55% respondents plan to opt for ‘Buy Now Pay Later’/EMI solutions to finance their next trip

ZestMoney, India’s leading AI-driven EMI financing and “Buy Now Pay Later” (“Pay Later”) platform, today released the findings from a customer survey conducted to understand how Indians are shaping up their travel plans for the coming year. The survey was conducted with a sample of 4600 respondents across key metros and Tier II/III cities in India.

The survey reveals that while over 75% respondents did not take a vacation in the last three months, over 57% are planning their next leisure travel in early 2021. Interestingly, an increasing number of people want to opt for domestic travel. Within India, Goa (53.1%), followed by Kerala (32.9%) and Shimla (31.4%) ranked high on the travel bucket-list. Ladakh, Kashmir, Jaipur, Agra and Mysore were the other popular destinations.

With the pandemic taking a hit on finances, travellers have slashed their discretionary spends, including those on leisure activities. Over 44% believed that their holiday and travel budgets have been impacted.

Interestingly, Pay Later solutions are becoming popular as a financing option, with 55% respondents saying they would opt for EMIs or Buy Now, Pay Later option to fund their next personal trip.

Commenting on the trend, Lizzie Chapman, CEO & Co-founder at ZestMoney said, “The pandemic had halted leisure travel for many travel enthusiasts over the past year as they restrained their discretionary spends and focussed on savings. With the phased reopening across cities, consumers are gradually planning their vacations for the coming year. It’s heartening to see that Buy Now, Pay Later is emerging as one of the preferred options to fund travel plans. The solution not only offers greater flexibility and convenience in managing expenses but is financially efficient too.”

“At ZestMoney, we have seen a gradual uptick for the category with staycations, tour packages and domestic air travel driving the demand. We are witnessing a 50% month-on-month growth in customers opting for the Pay Later solution for the travel vertical on the platform,” added Chapman.

Some of the other findings of the survey were as follows:

* Over 45% respondents said they would prefer local travel destinations and staycations over international travel in 2021; while ~ 60% respondents preferred interstate, travel compared to travelling within the state or internationally

* 42% respondents said that they would prefer travelling by their personal car, over flights or trains

* 60% said that they would opt for a hotel over a homestay while picking an accommodation for their next trip

* Safety & hygiene ranked as a top criterion (~74%) while selecting a travel destination

About ZestMoney:

Founded by Lizzie Chapman, Priya Sharma and Ashish Anantharaman in 2015, ZestMoney is the largest and fastest-growing EMI financing and Pay Later company in India. The fintech company is built as a platform that can meaningfully improve the lives of more than 300 million households in the country, who currently have no access to credit cards or any other formal financing options because of insufficient credit history. ZestMoney’s unique platform uses mobile technology, digital banking and Artificial Intelligence to make life more affordable to millions of Indian consumers. ZestMoney’s innovative technology and work to make affordable digital finance accessible led to their selection as a 2020 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum.

Meditronic Unveils New Innovation in Surgery: The Tri-Staple EEA Circular Stapler in India

 

* Higher security with potential for greater perfusion at the staple line

India Medtronic Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), today announced the launch of EEA™ Circular Stapler with Tri-Staple™  Technology - the first 3-row Circular Stapler with varied height staples. The new Tri-Staple™ Technology comprises a sloped cartridge face that delivers less stress on tissue. It also offers consistent performance over a broad range of tissue thickness and allows for greater perfusion into the staple line 1,2,3,4,5,‡‡,††..

The EEA™ circular stapler with Tri-Staple™ technology is indicated for use in colorectal procedures, where safer anastomosis (surgical connection between two loops of the intestine) is required to avoid any leaks. The device has three rows of varied height staples to deliver 30 percent more security to the staple line and requires 60% lesser firing force in the operating room as compared to current devices6. Moreover, the device comes with improved audible and tactile feedback that enables clinicians with better decision-making in the operating room‡,†,7. Additionally, the tilt-top mechanism on the device facilitates easy removal during colorectal surgeries. The promise of higher security and greater perfusion at the staple line is expected to deliver better clinical outcomes for patients.

“Meaningful innovations are not only limited to a new product. They can also offer a novel, even disruptive, way of delivering an existing treatment to empower physicians to treat their patients effectively. The Tri-Staple™ EEA™ circular stapler is the latest addition to Medtronic’s Tri-staple technology portfolio. Medtronic has been at the forefront of innovation and we have evolved our products through continuous technological innovation in all aspects of their design, materials & delivery mechanism.” said Madan Krishnan, Vice President & Managing Director, India Medtronic Pvt Ltd.

The EEA™ circular stapler with Tri-Staple™ technology is designed to work in harmony with the natural properties of the tissue before, during and after stapling. With its stepped cartridge face, the Tri-Staple™ technology delivers graduated compression that optimizes interaction between the tissue and stapler. 

About Medtronic

Medtronic plc (www.medtronic.com), headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is among the world’s largest medical technology, services and solutions companies – alleviating pain, restoring health and extending life for millions of people around the world. Medtronic employs more than 90,000 people worldwide, serving physicians, hospitals and patients in more than 150 countries. The company is focused on collaborating with stakeholders around the world to take healthcare Further, Together.

Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties such as those described in Medtronic's periodic reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results.

SPARK 6 Go: TECNO Affirms Leadership In Sub-10k Market with its Most Affordable 4GB Device

* SPARK 6 Go will be Available on Flipkart (https://rb.gy/checcx) starting on 25th Dec, 12 noon onwards

* Consumers can buy the new SPARK 6 Go at just INR 8499 (limited stock festive offer)

* After this limited offer the SPARK 6 Go will be priced at INR 8699 only

* SPARK 6 Go will also be available across PAN India offline retail outlets starting 7th Jan’2021

TECNO, the global premium smartphone brand, today announced the launch of TECNO SPARK 6 Go its first most affordable 4GB + 64GB storage smartphone in India from its popular SPARK series. Bolstered by the success of SPARK series and with Christmas spirit just round the corner, brand TECNO is once again ramping up the overall smartphone experience for the fast-paced digital natives who are looking for top-notch specs at an affordable price.

In line with all the traits of the SPARK series which reinforced TECNO’s popularity among the Indian consumers, the new TECNO SPARK 6 Go features a 6.52’’ HD+ Dot-Notch display, massive 5000 mAh battery and is equipped with a 13MP Dual rear camera with Dual Flashlight, to capture crisp and clear photos even in low light.  It also boasts of an 8 MP AI selfie camera with a micro slit front flash.

Mr. Arijeet Talapatra, CEO, TRANSSION India said, “TECNO saw unprecedented growth in 2020 riding on the success of SPARK series in the 6 - 10k segment that has received an outstanding response from Indian consumers. The SPARK 6 Go is yet another compelling product from the SPARK stable that seeks to extend TECNO’s lead in the sub10k market with its strong play in the storage department at an unmatched price point. This new smartphone will further the company’s intent of addressing consumer need for faster processing and multitasking experience in the budget segment.”

SPARK 6 Go available in 3 exciting color variants available in - Ice Jadeite Mystery White Aqua Blue.

Key USP’s

* BIGGER Memory for Fast & seamless performance

The SPARK 6 Go hosts a 4GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, expandable up to 512 GB at an unmatched price point. The smartphone comes fully equipped to offer a smoother multitasking experience, with a lot of storage for Apps, Music, and Videos and the capability to enable a much faster switching between apps.

* BIG Powerful long lasting battery

The SPARK 6 Go houses a BIG 5000 mAh battery for heavy smartphone usage. Providing a seamless, standby time of upto 40 days, Calling time of 54 hours, web browsing of 15 hours, video playback of 22 hours, game playing of 16 hours and music playback for 146 hours.

* Powerful Cameras for the perfect photography experience

The SPARK 6 Go boasts of a 13 MP + Al Lens camera setup. The primary camera has an aperture of 1.8 and captures clear images at a 4x zoom. It is also equipped with a dual flashlight, enabling one to capture bright images even in low light. The AI Auto Scene Detection Mode, Background Bokeh Mode, AI sticker and AI Beauty Mode, altogether enhance the smartphone photography experience.

On the front the SPARK 6 Go sports a stylish 8 MP AI selfie camera with a micro slit front flash.

* BIG 6.52 Dot-notch HD Display for an immersive viewing experience

The SPARK 6 Go boasts of a BIG 6.52” Notch HD+Display complemented with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 1600x720 resolution provides for an immersive video watching experience. The 89.7% screen to body ratio and 480 nits brightness, adds to the seamless entertainment viewing experience.

* Quick and Smart Fingerprint Sensor for added security

The SPARK 6 Go is armed with a Smart Fingerprint Sensor and Face Unlock. While the Smart Fingerprint Sensor enables one to record Calls, capture photos, dismiss alarms and a 0.2 Sec Fast Unlock. The Face Unlock prevents the phone to get unlocked with eyes closed and also provides a screen fill in light.

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. 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.