Celebrate The Valentine Month Watching These Romantic Movies, For Free Only On Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition!

 

February brings with it the season of love and romance and reminds us of how much we appreciate our loved ones. Amazon Prime Video’s Mobile Edition has an array of romantic movies to rekindle the magic of love and leave you overflowing with emotions.

Here is a list of a few romantic movies for your at-home date nights –

1) Sufiyum Sujatayum – This romantic drama film will leave all you romance fanatics overwhelmed with its immaculate music and splendid performances. The film is written and directed by Naranipuzha Shanavas and produced by Vijay Babu under his banner, Friday Film House starring Jayasurya, Aditi Rao Hydari, Dev Mohan, and Siddique in the leading roles. This musical love story revolves around Sujata who has to give up on her love and marry a NRI from Dubai out of family pressure. 10 years later, she gets a call and things change. Does Sujata get her love back? Immerse yourself in this romantic drama to unfold her love story.

2) CU Soon - This 2020 Indian Malayalam-language computer screen love story is written and directed by Mahesh Narayanan. The film is set in computer screen and stars Fahadh Faasil, Roshan Mathew and Darshana Rajendran, with Saiju Kurup, Amalda Liz and Maala Parvathi in supporting roles. The plot circles around Jimmy who meets Anu on an online dating website and decides to marry her. Jimmy’s mother entrusts his cousin Kevin to get details about Anu. Now its Kevin’s turn to search for his cousin’s fiancée who vanished without a trace, only to discover dark, shocking secrets about her. You’re truly in for some mystery here.

3) Middle Class Melodies – Lighten your mood and tune into this emotionally engaging dramedy , directed by debutante Vinod Anantoju, who wrote it with Janardhan Pasumarthi starring Anand Devarakonda and Varsha Bollamma as leads. The story is about a young man who moves to a nearby city to pursue his dream of owning a hotel. Besides being relatable and entertaining, it will also leave you with a great amount of verve and emotional heft.

4) Bheemasena Nalamaharaja – The film is a perfectly cooked, delicious tale of love and family. It’s the perfect movie to lighten the mood and de-stress. It was directed by Karthik Saragur and produced by Pushkara Mallikarjunaiah, Rakshit Shetty, and Hemanth M. Rao featuring Aravinnd Iyer and Arohi Narayan in the lead roles along with Priyanka, Aadya, and Achyut Kumar. The movie circles around a cook on a flavoursome journey of love, loss and friendship. When tragedy sizzles through is life, it is to see If he can save the dish and toss a sweet ending. If you’re in the mood for a pinch of love, a dollop of happiness with a scoop of togetherness then this film will be your best bet.

5) Coolie No 1 – Gear up for a laughter riot before watching this romantic comedy directed by David Dhawan and Produced by Vashu Bhagnani starring Varun Dhawan , Sara Ali khan and Paresh Rawal in a supporting role. The film revolves around a pandit taking revenge from a rich businessman by getting his daughter married to Raja, a coolie posing as a millionaire. One lie leads to another and things start to go out of hand. Timing of dialogue delivery and synchronisation of so many different characters in one frame makes it a must watch!

What is Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition? 

In collaboration with Airtel, Amazon Prime Video has launched an exclusive offering Prime Video Mobile Edition Plan with introductory prices at just Rs.89. It is a single-user mobile-only plan, exclusively launched in India that allows Airtel users to stream Amazon Prime video in SD quality along with a free trial period of 1 month.

How can you stream your favorite shows and movies for Free?

As part of the Prime Video Mobile Edition launch in India, all Airtel customers on bundled pre-paid packs can avail a 30-day free trial by simply signing up to Amazon from the Airtel Thanks app using their mobile number. This way audiences can access their favorite shows for free for one month with no extra cost.

ThoughtWorks To Digitally Transform Central America’s Construction Sector Through Corporación AG Partnership

ThoughtWorks, a global software consultancy, and Corporación AG, a Guatemala City-based steel producer, announced a partnership that will prioritize expanding AG's value and experience through digital enablement. This plan will be executed by ThoughtWorks' various digital capabilities, working in collaboration with ThoughtWorkers across North America, Ecuador and Brazil, and will allow AG to define a digital transformation roadmap and establish data platforms to not only service their clients, but also create a new and innovative way of doing business.

The implementation of ThoughtWorks' Digital Fluency Model will allow AG's executives to articulate their digital transformation aspirations and refocus business and technology investments to reduce risk and accelerate value creation. As new patterns of customer demand emerge, the model will help AG to continue to meet its unique business goals and navigate disruption.

"We knew that our future growth should evolve and adapt to the use of technology to be more efficient and more focused on our customer's needs and success," says AG CEO Rodrigo Gabriel. "After reading ThoughtWorks' manual on achieving digital transformation, EDGE: Value-Driven Digital Transformation, I was immediately inspired by their offerings and that is why we will be working together in this digital transformation journey."

"From the beginning, our team was impressed with AG's ambitious commitment to technology and their vision for growth within the construction industry in Central America," says ThoughtWorks North America CEO, Chris Murphy. "By leveraging technology, data, and agile operating models, we are confident that we can help them achieve their goals and further distinguish AG as an essential business partner to its customers."

About AG

AG is the leading company in manufacturing and distribution of products derived from steel in Guatemala and Central America, with more than 67 years of experience. AG's team is committed to offering integrated and innovative solutions with quality products, while offering socially responsible services to its clientele. Since 1953, AG has adopted a culture of excellence and responsibility.

About ThoughtWorks 

We are a software consultancy and community of passionate purpose-led individuals, 7000+ people strong across 48 offices in 17 countries. Over our 25+ year history, we have helped our clients solve complex business problems where technology is the differentiator. When the only constant is change, we prepare you for the unpredictable.

Garware Polyester Consolidated Q3 PBT At ₹64.29 Cr, Registers 277% Growth In Q3, FY21

 

Garware Polyester Ltd. (GPL), the flagship company of the Garware Group and a leading player in specialty Polyester Films in India declared its results for the quarter ending December 31, 2020 on February 04th,2020.

Highlights for Standalone Q3 FY’21 (October-December’20)

Revenue at ₹259.36 Cr (vs ₹197.94 Cr in Q3 FY’20) up by 31% on Q-o-Q basis

Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, & Amortization (EBITDA) for the Quarter stood at ₹62.21 cr (vs ₹26.16 Cr in Q3 FY’20) reflecting 24.4% EBITDA margin

Net Profit for the period after tax at ₹34.45 Cr (vs ₹10.87 Cr in Q3 FY’20) on Q-o-Q basis

Earning per share (EPS) at ₹14.83, up by216.9% over the corresponding quarter in FY 2019-20

The Company has recorded Consolidated Revenues of Rs.287.31 crore for Q3FY21 as against Rs.205.23 crore for Q3FY20 and Rs. 710.65 crore for 9MFY21 as against Rs. 713.79 crore for 9MFY20. The Consolidated Profit Before Tax was Rs. 64.29 crore for Q3FY21 as against Rs. 17.04 crore for Q3FY20 and Rs. 143.47 crore for 9MFY21 as against Rs. 98.85 crore for 9MFY20 up by 45.1%. The Consolidated Profit After Tax was Rs. 42.78 crore for Q3FY21 as against Rs.11.37 crore for Q3FY20 and Rs. 94.15 crore for 9MFY21 as against Rs. 64.95 crore for 9MFY20. The Q3FY21 earnings concall is scheduled on 05th Feb. 2021 at 03:00 pm.

Commenting on the results, Mr. S.B. Garware, Chairman and Managing Director, GPL, said, “PAT has increased by 217% QoQ underscoring our focus on world-class execution and operational excellence and satisfied with our robust third quarter performance. As a responsible Hi-Tech performance film manufacturing company, we seek to deliver long-term economic value to our stakeholders. Emphasis towards specialty products has fueled additional growth in the margins which has resulted in PBDT Margin reaching 22.75% in quarter 3 FY21. We continue our focus on growth & see a strong and secure future for the organization given this growth approach.”

About Garware Polyester Limited

Garware Polyester Ltd. (BOM: 500655) is the flagship company of the Garware Group co-promoted by the Chairman and Managing Director Mr. S.B. Garware in the year 1957 along with the Founder-Chairman Late Padmabhushan Dr. Bhalchandra Garware. The company makes Specialty Performance Polyester Films in India and has its State-of-the-Art manufacturing facilities at Aurangabad in Maharashtra, India. GPL is the pioneer and one of the largest exporter of Polyester Films in India and the winner of top exporters’ awards for continuous 33 years from PLEXCOUNCIL.

Garware Polyester Ltd.’s (GPL) manufacturing facility in Aurangabad is vertically integrated, from manufacture of polyester chips to the finished product of polyester films with four independent manufacturing lines and a business that spans the globe.  Polyester Films are used for variety of end-applications such as PET Shrink films for Label application, Low Oligomer PET films for insulation of hermetically sealed compressors motors, Electric motor insulation and cable insulation, sequin application films, TV and LCD screen application, Packaging applications etc. Garware Polyester Ltd is also the market Leader and India’s only manufacturer of Sun Control window films for Building, safety, and auto applications. The company has facilities for manufacturing various coated products and co-extruded products for a specialty application, apart from its capacity to design the recipe for raw material of PET films to suit the end application of the product.  The company has also developed surface-protection films designed to deliver the highest level of protection and impact resistance which has applications in many sectors.  

NSDC & CBSE Launch First Edition Of ‘JuniorSkills Championship’ To Encourage Vocational Education At School-Level

* Students can register at https://worldskillsindia.co.in/JuniorSkills2021

* Open to CBSE students from class VI to XII

* Competition will reach nearly 21,000 CBSE-affiliated schools across India

* The prizes include cash rewards, certificates, tech-aid tools, and more.  Top 21 students will get an opportunity to travel to WorldSkills International

With an objective to enhance integration of technical and vocational education (TVET) at the school-level, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), in collaboration with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), today announced the launch of the first edition of JuniorSkills Championship 2021. The championship shares the values and objectives of the Skill India Mission, emphasizing technical and vocational skill training and capacity building for creating a productive and self-reliant workforce as a part of nation building.

Leveraging its experience and expertise of leading India’s participation at WorldSkills International competitions since 2011, NSDC, through this initiative, aims to create wider awareness about the importance of skill development amongst the youth of the country at an early age. The championship, to be held virtually this year, will provide students an opportunity to identify their talent and interests and make informed career choices in a rapidly changing world. The registration for JuniorSkills will be open till 19th February 2021. 

The championship will be promoted through nearly 21,000+ CBSE-affiliated schools across India. Targeted at students studying in standard 6th to 12th across the country, the JuniorSkills Championship 2021 will provide a platform for talented children of India to showcase their skills. At the same time, it will create a pipeline for the forthcoming WorldSkills Competitions and will connect education with industry-related skills. Further, the championship will also assimilate international standards and assessment norms, build capacity of teachers as per WorldSkills standards, create role models among students and make skills aspirational for youth. The championship will have myriad activities planned over the course of the next two months including skill competitions for schools, career counselling webinars, digital seminars and panel discussions, online boot camps and roundtable conference of academicians and corporates leading to the final national competition to be held in April 2021.

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship lauded the initiative and asserted that the introduction of skill training at school level will certainly play a pivotal role in providing lifelong learning opportunities to the children and enhance their prospects of sustainable livelihood in future. Under the Skill India Mission, we have reinforced our efforts towards integrating skills at an early age in line with the National Education Policy 2020. As we continue the journey of making India the ‘Skill Capital of the World’, now is the time to commence initiatives from schools, to build the right knowledge, awareness and skill sets from the foundational years. 

National Skill Development Corporation emphasized that the JuniorSkills Championship will make the   children aware of the power of vocational education and its positive impact on career in the long run. The championship will contribute towards making skills truly aspirational for youth.

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) shared that the board aims to make skills and vocational training an integral part of the education.  Our collaboration with NSDC to launch JuniorSkills Championship is aimed at creating a platform that will expose children to limitless career opportunities via skill development.  It will encourage students to discover their inherent capabilities and shape their careers from an early age. At the same time, it will help us empower teachers to integrate skill development at school level to train an agile workforce for jobs in future.

JuniorSkills Championship 2021 has got support from private partners such as ICICI Bank as an event partner, Qrencia – a technology partner and Pearl Academy, which is to function as an academic skill partner. Other skill partners include the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Smalt & Beryl, D-Link, the Small Industry Development Bank of India (SIDBI), the Skill Council for Green Jobs (SCGJ), the Delhi School of Photography (DSP), and Holosuit. Jagran Josh and Amar Ujala have also come on board as media partners, and i-Skill Junior as an outreach partner.

The championship has been envisioned in accordance with the latest National Education Policy 2020 wherein the emphasis has been laid upon the integration of vocational courses in schools. CBSE will play an important role in promoting and setting benchmarks for the skill competitions among schools affiliated with it.

The championship will be conducted at four levels - Screening, Qualifying, Semi-Final and Final. Amidst current COVID situation, the first three levels of championship will be organised online, and the finale is proposed to be conducted on-ground in Delhi.  The competition levels will further be classified in three groups:

Group                                   Class

Group 1                                6th to 8th

Group 2                                9th and 10th

Group 3                                11th and 12th

JK Tyre & Industries Receives Certification For Its Initiative Zero Waste To Landfill

* First in the industry to receive this certification

* Five manufacturing locations of JK Tyre were recognized with the certification by The British Standards Institution (BSI)

Indian tyre industry major & the market leader in Truck Bus Radial segment, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., has achieved certification for its initiative - Zero Waste to Landfill by The British Standards Institution. Being at the forefront of sustainable growth, this initiative is an extension to achieve and demonstrate JK Tyre’s Environmentally Sustainable Goals and Go green Initiatives in Tyre Sector.

Under this initiative, the aim is to stop the disposal of waste to landfills or to incineration without energy recovery – it is either totally eliminated at source or recycled off-site. Except for medical and sanitary wastes, all other waste streams must be recycled to meet the concept of zero waste to landfill.

Mr. Anil Makkar, Manufacturing Director, JK Tyre & Industries said, “We at JK Tyre have always strived to achieve the quality benchmark for all our industry-leading manufacturing practices as it is our commitment to give back to the environment, we operate in. We are proud of the JKTIL top team to coin the slogan – Zero Waste to landfill and we hope to receive multiple recognitions towards our continued efforts in the development of the society and sustainable development.”

JKTIL has developed a robust Integrated Waste Management plan for all types of wastes – such as rubber compounds, scrap green tyres, cut flaps, trimmings, used tyres, etc. in a controlled and transparent way. It also developed an Audit system for contracts of Recyclers. The IWMP also includes used oil, e-waste, etc. in its five plant locations.

Under this journey, JKTIL engaged with the British Standards Institution for verification of its system as per ISO 14051 and verified that the waste generated is not going to landfill in any way. Generation, collection, segregation, storage, treatment, and disposal in the different processes were also calculated and traceability of waste was also confirmed from the vendors who were taking the scrap.

The British Standards Institution (BSI), has audited 5 manufacturing locations in Rajasthan, Chennai, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttrakhand. During the course it confirmed that no waste, either solid or liquid was disposed to landfill and recommended JKTIL all 5 manufacturing locations as a ZERO WASTE TO LANDFILL PLANTS

JK Tyre is a responsible corporate and giving back to the community is central to the culture of the Company. JK Tyre is not only driven by the need to make the world a better place through the manufacturing of a safer and technologically advanced product, but also by widening its prosperity circle.

JK Tyre & Industries Limited

The flagship company of JK Organisation, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd is amongst the top 25 manufacturers in the world. Pioneers of radial technology, the Company produced the first radial tyre in 1977 and is currently the market leader in Truck Bus Radial segment. The Company provides end-to-end solutions across segments of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, farming, Off-the-Road and two & three-wheelers.

A global force, JK Tyre is present in 105 countries with over 180 Global distributors.  The Company has 12 globally benchmarked ‘sustainable’ manufacturing facilities - 9 in India and 3 in Mexico – that collectively produce around 35 million tyres annually. The Company also has a strong network of over 4000 dealers and 550+ dedicated Brand shops called as Steel Wheels and Xpress Wheels.

JK Tyre’s unwavering commitment towards innovation is reflected through its state-of-the-art global research and technology centre – the Raghupati Singhania Centre of Excellence - in Mysore, which houses some of the world’s finest technologies and techniques.

JK Tyre launched India’s first ever ‘Smart Tyre’ technology-and introduced Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) which monitors the tyre’s vital statistics, including pressure and temperature. The company recently rolled out its 20 millionth Truck/Bus Radial tyre becoming the first and the only Indian company to achieve this milestone.

It is the only Indian tyre manufacturer to be included in the list of Superbrands India in 2019 for the seventh consecutive year. JK Tyre has been conferred the Sword of Honour for Safety across its plants by the British Safety Council,UK. The company entered the Limca Book of Records with the country’s largest off-the-road tyre - VEM 04.

JK Tyre is also synonymous with motorsport in the country. For over three decades, the Company has relentlessly worked towards shaping India’s positioning as the motorsport hub of Asia, developing the right infrastructure for the sport and promoting young talent in the arena.

New Fortuner & Legender Receive Over 5,000 Bookings Across India

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced that it has received over 5,000 bookings for the powerful new Fortuner and the exclusive Legender since their launch in India. Following the huge customer response, TKM has started deliveries of the new Fortuner and Legender to dealer partners across the country.

The Fortuner continues to dominate the SUV segment with over 53 percent segment share that is likely to increase further with the launch of the Legender, which has been drawing immense customer response with its bold styling and advanced features. The overwhelming customer response is also a testament to the rapidly growing preference for SUVs in India, enabling the Fortuner to strengthen its leadership position in the highly competitive segment.

Sharing his views on reaching the milestone, Mr. Naveen Soni, Senior Vice President, TKM, said, “We are humbled and touched by the continued faith of our loyal customers in brand Toyota. The sheer number of enquiries and bookings for both the Fortuner and Legender reiterate our belief in the customer-first approach. Both the SUVs were created purely based on customer feedback thus helping us garner a good response.

We are working hard to ensure the quickest possible delivery time so that our customers can experience India’s most admired SUV at the earliest. The New Year has begun on a very strong note for us and we are geared up to continue to delight our customers with ever-better products and our renowned after-sales service of global standards in 2021 as well.”

Well recognized for its powerful performance, bold design and strong identity, the Fortuner has achieved a cult status in the SUV segment ever since its launch in 2009. Sought-after for both off-roading and city driving, the Fortuner unbeatable performance and great riding comfort has made it the undisputed choice among SUV owners in the country. The SUV has witnessed sales of more than 1,70,000 units till date and continues to dominate the segment with its undisputed leadership.

Customers looking to buy the new Fortuner and exclusive new Legender can simply book their SUV online https://www.toyotabharat.com/online-booking/ or visit their nearest Toyota dealership.

Boeing, Air Works Announce Strategic Collaboration For Maintenance Support Of Key Defence Platforms

* Collaboration in Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of P-8I, IAF VIP transport fleet

* First strategic collaboration under the newly launched Boeing India Repair Development and Sustainment (BIRDS) Hub

Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced strategic agreements with Air Works for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of two key Boeing defence platforms in India, the P-8I operated by the Indian Navy (IN) and the VIP transport fleet operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Boeing India’s strategic collaboration with Air Works is an important first step under its recently launched initiative, the Boeing India Repair Development and Sustainment (BIRDS) hub, which is an in-country network and alliance of suppliers led by Boeing in India that envisions a competitive MRO ecosystem for engineering, maintenance, skilling, repair and sustainment services of defence and commercial aircraft. The hub aims to grow capabilities in India in the areas of heavy maintenance, component repairs, training and skilling of IAF and IN maintainers.

“This strategic agreement with Air Works positions us to generate significant value for our defence customers locally by delivering faster turnaround, exceptional operational capability and mission readiness on Boeing aircraft. This is an important step in our commitment to the government of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision of developing India as an MRO hub,” said Surendra Ahuja, managing director, Boeing Defence India.

An important aspect of the hub is training programs to increase skilled manpower by developing sub-tier suppliers and medium, small and micro enterprises (MSMEs) to build high quality MRO capabilities in India.

“The strategic collaboration with Boeing transforms our existing relationship into a new, enriched avatar. In this new decade, the growing international recognition and enhanced dimensions of our collaboration are testament to our demonstrated expertise in the defence and aerospace domain. We are proud to be the first Indian company to partner Boeing as part of its Boeing India Repair Development and Sustainment (BIRDS) hub initiative and we remain excited, committed and privileged to have been chosen to work with them on such prestigious and critical projects that build as well as test India’s indigenous MRO capabilities,” said D Anand Bhaskar, MD & CEO, Air Works.

About Air Works Group

Established in 1951, Air Works Group is India’s biggest and highly diversified independent MRO with the largest pan-India network presence across 27 cities. It is the preferred MRO partner to global aviation OEMs, aircraft owners/ operators (including Fixed Wing & Rotary Wing), lessors, airlines and the Indian Defence Services, offering a host of services including MRO and heavy checks, Line maintenance, Cabin and Interior refurbishment, Exterior finishing and painting, Avionics upgrades, integrations and retrofits, End-of-lease/ redelivery checks, Maintenance training (CAR 147), and Asset Management services to domestic and international clients. Specialized set of services for Avionics, Component repairs and Asset Management services are offered via the Group’s partner companies – SA Air Works and Acumen Aviation.

Air Works undertakes base maintenance for ATR 42/72, A320 and B737 fleet of aircraft from its EASA and DGCA-certified facilities at Mumbai, Delhi, Hosur and Kochi, supported by duly certified in-house shops for related tasks. The Company also undertakes modification and assembly of rotary-wing aircraft and is an Authorized Service Centre (ASC) for Bell and Leonardo helicopters.

Air Works enjoy an impeccable reputation in the industry for proven capabilities, outstanding workmanship, quality, and an exceptional safety orientation. The Company takes immense pride in its 70 Year aviation legacy and a culture that accords paramount importance to customers, which has allowed it to successfully deliver several India-first and industry-first projects. For more details, visit: https://www.airworks.aero

About Boeing India

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security systems, and global services. As a top U.S. exporter, the company supports commercial and government customers in more than 150 countries and leverages the talents of a global supplier base. Building on a legacy of aerospace leadership, Boeing continues to lead in technology and innovation, deliver for its customers and invest in its people and future growth.

Boeing’s advanced aircraft and services focus plays an important role in mission-readiness for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy. Boeing is focused on delivering value to Indian customers with advanced technologies and remains committed to creating sustainable value in the Indian aerospace sector – developing local suppliers, and shaping academic and research collaborations with Indian institutions. Boeing has strengthened its supply chain with 250 local companies in India and a joint venture to manufacture fuselages for Apache helicopters. Annual sourcing from India stands at $1 billion. Boeing currently employs 3,000 people in India, and more than 7,000 people work with its supply chain partners. Boeing serves communities and citizenship programs to inspire change and make an impact on more than 300,000 lives in India. For more information, visit www.boeing.co.in.