OPPO Unveils Its All-New A16 Mobiles Priced At INR 13,990 In India

* The new stylish smartphone boasts of a large 5000mAh long-lasting battery, 16.55cm big screen, and a stellar AI triple-camera setup

OPPO, the leading global smart device brand, today, announced the launch of the OPPO A16 in India. This smartphone boasts a large 16.55cm screen with ‘Eye Care Display’ technology that lets you watch hours of your favourite entertainment without any visual discomfort. Its long-lasting 5000mAh battery ensures more than a day’s use whether you are browsing the internet or capturing life’s best moments with its ultra-clear AI triple-camera set up. The OPPO A16 is priced at INR 13,990 and will go on sale on Amazon and mainline retail outlets from 20th September.

Graphical user interface

“The OPPO A16 balances style with function. Its trendy design makes it flaunt-worthy, while its large battery lets you end the day with power to spare even after a full day of camera use, along with hi-definition video entertainment thrown in for good measure,” said Damyant Singh Khanoria, CMO, OPPO India.

5000 mAh Battery – Power in your hands

With a 100% charge of the OPPO A16’s 5000mAh battery, one can expect up to 34 hours of call time or 21 hours of YouTube video playback. Moreover, its Super Nighttime Standby mode consumes as little as 1.21% power in 8 hours. 

For greater safety, the device’s ‘Smart Temperature Control’ monitors the heat that is generated while the device is on charge and reduces the charging current if it is found to be too high. 

A large screen for better viewing

The OPPO A16’s 16.55cm HD+ waterdrop LCD screen—with Eye Care mode—allows you to enjoy your favourite entertainment all-day long with its sunlight and moonlight screens that dim and brighten automatically based on your ambient lighting conditions. 

With time, its ‘AI Smart Backlighting’ learns about your environmental conditions to provide you with a "customized" smart backlight experience. The Black Screen Mode offered in A16 is especially useful for watching long videos.

By turning your screen black while playing a video, you not only conserve battery, but will also be able to use online video apps to stream music at the same time. 

Shoot like a Pro

For the click-happy, the OPPO A16 packs a 13MP main camera with 2MP Depth (Bokeh) and a 2MP Macro snapper. Once you have captured the moment, you can head to the Dazzling Mode to make your shots pop on your Insta feed. 

The camera app lets you balance saturation and brightness, adjust the color levels manually, or choose from 15 filters for quick photo post-production. 

Its 8MP front camera lets you take clear selfies, while its AI Beautification on both—front and rear—cameras beautify everyone in the shot by adjusting and smoothing skin tones. 

Smooth Experience. Big Storage

The OPPO A16 comes with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, as well as support for a Memory Expansion Card up to 256GB. The handset supports Dual Sim and Dual Standby so you can switch between two phone numbers. Additionally, Dual Channel Acceleration lets you seamlessly swap between a mobile network and Wi-Fi without interruption. 

Moreover, its Idle Time Optimizer auto-analyses the phone for junk files and cleans it up while you’re asleep so your phone can run smoothly the next morning. 

Designed to make an impression

The OPPO A16 sports a compact build—163.80mm long, 75.60mm wide, 8.40mm thin—and weighs just 190g. It comes in two colors: Crystal Black and Pearl Blue. Its laser-engraved, vacuum-plated frame comes with a metallic sheen that makes it look premium. 

The handset carries an IPX4 splash-proof rating, and each device is put through precision quality tests, including drop, radiation, climate, and signal. It passed 50+ production process controls, 130+ ultra-rigorous reliability, and 320+ experimental tests. 

ColorOS 11.1

The OPPO A16 runs on ColorOS 11.1 over Android 11 and comes with features like FlexDrop, which allows you to keep apps open in full screen as floating windows. Its System Booster reduces lag by 18%. Features such as UI First 3.0 and AI Startup Optimizer make the animation start time for apps more efficient, while Background Freezing and Dex2oat 3.0 allocate resources efficiently to background processes; Athena 3.0 cleans up memory to improve overall performance. 

Features like private safe and app lock enhance the privacy and security functions of this smartphone.

Market Availability

OPPO A16 is available starting 20th September in India and will come in two colors – Crystal Black and Pearl Blue. OPPO A16 will be available with 4GB memory and 64GB storage at a retail price of INR 13,990 at Amazon and Mainline Retail Outlets.

Offers

While purchasing the OPPO A16 from mainline retail outlets near you from September 20th to 30th 2021, you can get some exciting offers. OPPO is offering up to INR 750 cashback on leading bank cards i.e., HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Federal Bank, BOB. Also, you can avail Easy EMI options from financers like Bajaj Finserv, IDFC First Bank, HDB Financials, TVS Credit Finance, Home Credit, Mahindra Finance. Customer can even enjoy instant cashback up to INR 1500 by purchasing it from Paytm.

If you’re buying this phone from Amazon, you can get a No Cost EMI up to 3 months, instant bank discount of INR 750 on credit card, debit card, as well as credit card EMI via Citi Bank. 

About OPPO Mobiles India Private Limited

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone - “Smiley Face” - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO provides its users with the ColorOS operating system and internet services like OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO operates in more than 40 countries and regions, with 6 Research Institutes and 5 R&D Centres worldwide, as well as an International Design Center in London. More than 40,000 of OPPO’s employees are dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world. OPPO’s Hyderabad R&D center is the largest research center outside of China and is playing a pivotal role in innovation across fields including software, imaging, and communication network. Aimed at elevating the global 5G experience, the brand also launched its first overseas 5G innovation lab in Hyderabad. In line with its commitment to Make in India, OPPO has a manufacturing plant at Greater Noida, established in 2016. As per International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, OPPO witnessed a growth of 35% YoY in 1Q 21.

ANTHE 2021 Offers 5 Students Across Grades Along With One Parent A Free Trip To NASA

* ANTHE, Aakash Institute’s national scholarship exam, meant for students of Class VII-XII, will be held between December 4—12, 2021 

* 5 Students across Grades along with one parent will get a chance to visit NASA   

* Since 2010, ANTHE has offered scholarships to more than 23 lakh students. 

* Apart from the scholarship, students will also get the Meritnation School Booster Course free of cost.  

* For more details, please log in to https://anthe.aakash.ac.in/anthe 

Aakash National Talent Hunt Exam (ANTHE) 2021, the twelfth edition of the flagship annual scholarship exam of Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), the national leader in test preparatory services, is set to offer upto 100% scholarships for Class VII-XII students to the institute’s most sought after NEET and IIT-JEE coaching programmes for aspiring doctors and engineers.  

ANTHE 2021 will be held in both online and offline mode from December 4-12, 2021 across 24 states and union territories in the country. In addition to scholarship on tuition fee, top scorers will also be given cash awards. 

A novelty for students this year is that 5 performers across Grades will be awarded a free trip to NASA along with one parent.   

As an additional benefit, students qualifying ANTHE will also get the Meritnation school booster course free of cost. Meritnation is a subsidiary of AESL. 

A one-hour exam, ANTHE online will be held between 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM during all exam days, while the offline exams will be conducted on December 5 and 12, 2021 in two shifts: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM and 04:00 PM–05:00 PM at all 215+ centres of Aakash Institute across the country, adhering to COVID-19 guidelines of the respective states / union territories. Students can choose a one-hour slot convenient to them.  

The test carries a total of 90 marks, and comprises 35 multiple-choice questions that are based on grade and streams of aspirations of students. For Class VII-IX students, the questions will be from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Mental Ability. For Class X students aspiring medical education the exam covers Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mental Ability, while for engineering aspirants of the same class, it covers Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Mental Ability. Similarly, for Class XI-XII students who aim for NEET, questions will be from Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, and for engineering aspirants from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.  

The last date for the submission of the enrolment form for ANTHE 2021 is 3 days and 7 days before the date of commencement of online and offline exams, respectively. The exam fee is Rs. 99 which can be paid online or directly at an Aakash Institute centre near you.  

The results of ANTHE 2021 will be declared on January 02, 2021 for Class X-XII students, and on January 04, 2021 for Class VII-IX students.  

Commenting on ANTHE 2021, Mr. Aakash Chaudhry, Managing Director, Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), said, “As it brings the dreams of becoming doctors and IITians within their reach, ANTHE has naturally won an overwhelming response from the students, and the appreciation of their parents over the years. Coaching makes a big difference to a student in obtaining a medical college seat or entering into the portals of IIT, NIT or any other central government-run colleges. Our aim, ever since we conceived ANTHE in 2010, has been to reach our high value coaching programmes to the unreached and the deserving students anywhere in the country. ANTHE gives us an opportunity to prepare them for NEET and IIT-JEE at their own pace, wherever they are. We are confident that just like the previous years, lakhs of students will make use of ANTHE 2021 and take a valuable step in securing a bright future.” 

AU Bank’s Credit Card “Wins Hearts Of First-Time Card Users”

* Of the total credit card issued since launch, >50% customers are first time users 

* Credit Cards issued in more than 150 districts of the country since launch 

* First small finance bank to enter semi-urban and rural areas with own credit cards 

* Altura Plus, a special credit card aimed at home makers 

AU Small Finance Bank, the first Small Finance Bank in India to launch its own range of credit cards, has issued 40,000+ credit cards, of which, more than 50% are issued to first time Credit Card users. The benchmark was set in a short span after the card was launched in April this year. AU Bank has ensured customers an easy access to credit cards in more than 150 districts, including cities as well as remote locations of the country.  

With the underlying philosophy of offering limitless living to its customers, the Bank has curated exclusive benefits for them. Keeping in mind the needs of customers from all strata, AU Bank has brought few unique features like complimentary access to railway lounges. The bank has also created an industry first Device Protection Plan, where eligible electronic devices purchased using AU Bank Credit Cards come with free screen damage and extended warranty plan. AU Bank offers a special Altura Plus Credit Card to empower women to experience a limitless living. In future, the Bank is also working on bringing out its limited-edition Cards featuring the Bank’s brand ambassadors Mr. Aamir Khan and Ms. Kiara Advani. 

Mr. Mayank Markanday, Chief of Credit Cards, AU Small Finance Bank, said, “At AU, we passionately live our brand philosophy of ‘Badlaav Humse Hai’. With our Credit Cards, besides the suave urban populace, we aim to empower the customers at rural and semi-urban locations. We are consciously working towards providing them this limited liability instrument to experience a sense of accomplishment. Like all our products, with our Credit Cards we are delighted to win the trust of our customers, especially many first-time users. We take pride in going the extra mile by doing small things differently and bringing value to our customers by making banking more convenient for them. Having enrolled more than 50% customers as first-time credit card users in such a short span, I believe we are on our way to a new beginning.” 

Meanwhile, AU Bank’s exciting range of Credit Cards caters to all sections of society with its in four variants - Altura, Altura Plus, Vetta and Zenith. 

RV University Is All Set To Commence Its First Academic Year On September 20, 2021

Highlights 

The first batch of RV University for Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs across the School of Economics and Finance, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and School of Design is set to commence classes on September 20, 2021  

Last few seats are open to students aspiring for higher education on par with the best in the world 

University offers 100% scholarships to students who lost one or both parents to COVID-19 

RV University (RVU), the new-age, tech-driven global university for liberal education, is all set to begin its first academic year from September 20, with the launch of three inter-disciplinary schools for Design, Economics, and Finance, and Liberal Arts and Sciences.  

The curriculum for each course at RVU is carefully designed with inputs from experts anticipating the evolving needs of industry. The newly launched programs are aligned with the New Education Policy and have been created to keep three key elements of “Knowing, Doing, and Being” in perfect harmony. Students will be exposed to the real world through immersive programs, case studies, field visits, live projects, and summer as well as autumn internships. RVU’s outstanding faculty have qualifications from some of the best institutions in the world and are drawn from the academia and industry. 

In addition to several under-graduate and post-graduate programmes, RVU is offering full-time and part-time Ph.D. programmes from the first year itself in the areas of law, social sciences, design, economics, finance, management, film studies and public policy. 

Prof (Dr.) Y.S.R. Murthy, Founding Vice-Chancellor, RV University, Bengaluru says, “We are excited to welcome our first cohort of curious and talented minds to our newly launched programs. Our three specialty schools are founded with a vision to create thought leaders of tomorrow leading with knowledge and empathy. Backed by RV Educational Institutions’ 80 years rich legacy of academic excellence, RVU is proud to offer world-class education in contemporary streams sought by today’s generation. Our eminent faculty are on par with the best in the world and will provide a nurturing environment to learn and excel. We have a limited number of seats left and urge students to avail this opportunity before the admissions close.” 

With classes set to begin Prof. (Dr.) Dwarika Prasad Uniyal, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Founding Dean, School of Economics and Finance, RV University says, “The administration and faculty are excited to see the enthusiastic response we have received in our first year of admissions. The fact that our first cohort of students from across the country have chosen to study in RVU strengthens our confidence that we are offering them life-changing experiences in higher education. We are equipped to conduct both offline and online classes, and mindful of the prevailing COVID-19 situation, we have put in place stringent protocols to safeguard the health and safety of our students.” 

RV University in August ‘21 instituted 100 scholarships for those impacted with COVID-19 as well as merit-based ones. To enhance access to education, RVU will provide a scholarship equivalent to 100% of the tuition fee for eligible students who have lost one or both parents due to COVID-19. Students will be covered under this scholarship in its three Schools dealing with Liberal Arts and Sciences, Design and Economics, and Finance. These scholarships will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis.  

The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences is headed by Professor (Dr.) Piyush Roy, while the School of Design is headed by Professor Vijay Mundada. RVU faculty members are highly accomplished individuals, with an outstanding track record in academics and research.  

About RV University: 

RV University was established through Karnataka legislation in 2019 and it came into force on June 16, 2021. The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at RV University offers eleven undergraduate degree programs across the arts and sciences. Along with the School of Economics and Finance and the School of Design, students have the opportunity of choosing a range of specializations and an interesting mix of majors and minors. RV University is established by the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST), which has a rich heritage of eight decades of philanthropic efforts in education in Karnataka. 

Ramky Enviro Wins The PRCI Chanakya “Best HR Initiative Of The Year-Environmentally Sustainable CSR” Award

Ramky Enviro – Asia’s leading providers of comprehensive environment management services wins the PRCI Chanakya “Best HR Initiative of the Year-Environmentally Sustainable CSR” award for National and International Achievers 2021. The Award was received by Dr Sujiv Nair, Chief Human Resource Officer, REEL through the hands of the Chief Minister of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant, today during the 15th Global Communication Conclave Organized by PRCI at Hotel Fern Kadamba, Goa.

Speaking on the success, Mr Goutham Reddy, Managing Director, Ramky Enviro said – “We tap into the pain points of socio – environment gaps to align them to our sustainability goals. Similarly, we recognize the loopholes in society while bridging the gap between the privileged & the underprivileged. Ramky Enviro also acquired a prominent space at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Award for Environmental Best Practices (EBP) through our Large Scale Compressed Bio Gas Plant being recognized as the ‘Most Innovative Project’. While we are exploring the opportunity of converting few diesel engines into CNG engines for trials through our Bio Gas plant at HIMSW, It is an absolute delight to have this unique project recognized at such an eminent platform. This encourages us to take our products & services to another notch with each passing year through constant innovation. Our Covid relief services bagged the ‘COVID 19 Excellence Award’ in the Environmental Management System (EMS) Sector at the Forbes Magazine listed, Global Safety Summit 2021. We have handled over 10,000 tons of COVID-19 waste, leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the cities are being kept away from the fatal COVID-19 waste. We shall continue to innovate & use technology to establish better waste management practices & methods eradicating any negative consequences of waste mismanagement.”

Highlights of the CSR initiatives by Ramky Enviro:

• Enabling Social Projects that focus on making a positive contribution to society through high impact sustainable programs for benefitting the communities located around Ramky Enviro Sites across the country

• Thrust Areas include Health ( special focus on Covid relief), Rural Development, Natural Resource Management, Education and Skill Development.

• The impact of these CSR programs are measured against the SDG Goals and quantified on the thrust areas using the REES Framework for sustained and continued development by an independent agency.

• The beneficiaries of these CSR initiatives include Students, Farmers, Villages, women and youth across India

In the last few years, Ramky Foundation part of Ramky Enviro has been in the forfront and has provided scholarships to more than 500 meritorious children across India, developed Infrastructure of more than 15 schools, constructed toilets for 200 families, installed more than 15 RO Plants, introduced sustainable agriculture to 400 farmers, provided skills to 500 women and youth and economically empowered Women Safai Karmacharies and Waste Pickers in collaboration with several partners

Ramky Enviro’s efforts have been recognized through various awards & recognitions. The company has initiated various CSR activities across the nation during the Pandemic to help drive positive growth in the Nation.

Adding to their successive recognitions, Ramky Enviro also got recognized for

· The ‘Most Innovative Project’ by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Award for Environmental Best Practices (EBP) for the Large Scale Compressed Bio Gas Plant and

· The ‘COVID 19 Excellence Award’ in the Environmental Management System (EMS) Sector at the Forbes Magazine listed, Global Safety Summit 2021 for the unparalleled contribution to raising the safety & cleanliness bar of the country through efficient management of the deadly Covid-19 waste.

VST Launches 95 DI Ignito - India’s First 9 HP Electric Start Power Tiller & Widest Range Of Brush Cutters

* The 95 DI Ignito Power Tiller is loaded with features like Powerful 9 HP Diesel Engine, Electric Start, PTO & easy financing, repayment instalment options for as low as INR 121 / day.

* The Brush Cutters offers a wide range to handle requirements like Weeding, Crop Cutting, Trimming in farming, orchard, nursery, and gardening applications.

VST Tillers Tractors Ltd (VST), one of India’s leading farm equipment manufacturers, today announced the launch of the 95 DI Ignito - Power Tiller.

The 95 DI Ignito is India’s first 9 HP electric start Power Tiller & widest range of Brush Cutters have been specifically launched to meet the needs of small and marginal farmers who account for more than 80% of the farming community in India. Demand for farm mechanization equipment is increasing due to labor shortage and need for productivity enhancement.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Antony Cherukara, CEO VST Tillers Tractors Ltd said, “For the last 53 years, VST has been successfully pioneering the cause of mechanizing small and marginal farmers by offering best in class, indigenously developed and tested agriculture equipment. With the launch of India’s first 9 HP, electric start, indigenous Power Tiller, VST is further strengthening its commitment to small farmers of the country. We also see a good demand for brush cutters for various applications like Weeding, Crop Cutting, Trimming in farming, orchard, and nursery. VST is proud to launch widest range of Brush Cutters catering to these diverse requirements.”

VST has launched these products for the benefit of the farming community after encouraging results from the extensive field trials. The 95 DI Ignito Power Tiller is particularly suitable for applications like bund formation, earthing up & de-weeding and puddling. Along with electric start it also has a powerful 9 HP diesel engine to drive the PTO for auxiliary application like spraying etc.

It is best suited for crops like Sugarcane, Paddy, Cotton, Vegetables, Horticulture and Turmeric etc.

The brush cutters have a wide range, fuel-efficient and reliable operations which are best suited for applications like de-weeding in nursery, orchard, and gardening.

All the VST products are well backed by the extensive service and spares availability through its well-established network. To further enhance the affordability of the products, VST has tied up with various financing institutions for offering attractive and easy retail financing packages with repayment instalment options as low as INR 121 / day.

About VST Tillers Tractors Ltd

VST Tillers Tractors Limited. was established in the year 1967 by the VST Group of companies. With a legacy of more than 53 years, VST continues to drive farm mechanization and empowerment of Indian farmers. The organization is the largest Indian manufacturer of Tillers, 4WD Compact Tractor and amongst the leading producers of the other category Tractors, Engines, Transmission, Power Reaper and Precision Components. VST also exports products to European, Asian and African markets. To further strengthen its product portfolio and offer world-class technology customized to match the needs of Indian customers, VST has entered into strategic alliances with Pubert from France for Power Weeders and Zetor from the Czech Republic for Tractors.

VST believes in leveraging electric, driver optional, and connected vehicle technologies to offer sustainable, productive, and profitable farming solutions and has made a strategic investment in Monarch Tractor (Zimeno Inc) – Maker of the World’s First Fully Electric, Driver-Optional Smart Tractor.

Website: https://www.vsttractors.com/

Photo caption: Mr. Antony Cherukara, CEO VST Tillers Tractors Ltd, at the launch of  VST 95 DI Ignito - India’s first 9 HP Electric start Power Tiller.

ICICI Home Finance Aims To Recruit 600 Employees Across India By December 2021

ICICI Home Finance Company (ICICI HFC) plans to recruit over 600 employees by December 2021. This recruitment drive across its pan-India branch network in sales and credit will enable the company to cater to the increasing demand in the affordable housing segment. Interested candidates can submit their CV on www.icicihfc.com/careers.

ICICI HFC’s affordable home loan products Apna Ghar and Apna Ghar Dreamz cater to homebuyers who may not be in a position to furnish documents required for a home loan like ITR proof. ICICI HFC has home loan products to service cash salaried, self-employed individuals such as shopkeepers, traders, merchants, small vegetable and fruits vendors, drivers, small kirana shopkeepers, electricians, carpenters, computer operators, machine operators, as well as, salaried individuals working in industries and the government sector to purchase their dream home.

Mr. Anirudh Kamani, Managing Director and CEO, ICICI Home Finance, said, “We see growth opportunity in affordable housing segment across 530 plus locations we are present in. Our pan-India recruitment drive will aid our growth plans as we focus on hiring local talent for our branches.”

ICICI Home Finance has supported vaccination of all its employees, associated staff and their dependent family members, to create a safe environment at each of its branches & offices for both customers, partners and employees.

About ICICI Home Finance Company Limited

ICICI Home Finance Company Limited (ICICI HFC) is a Housing Finance Company registered with National Housing Bank (NHB) and is a wholly owned subsidiary of ICICI Bank Ltd.

A part of the 65-year-old ICICI Group, the vision of ICICI Home Finance is to make the dream of owning a new home come true, for millions of Indians. The primary business of the Company is to provide a range of home loans and home improvement loans, office premises loans, home equity loans to customers and construction finance to developers.

Today, the Company has over 2300 plus employees and 161 standalone branches and sales offices, including 14 zonal offices in the country.