Queen Of Sarees Kankatala Introduces The First-Ever Fusion Lehenga Collection!

Legacy brand Kankatala Sarees, known as the Queen of Sarees handpicks Fusion Lehengas Edition for the first time in 78 years. The edition features one-of-a-kind Lehenga Choli and Dupatta sets where each unique outfit embodies handloom fabrics from various handloom clusters of India including Paithani, Kanchipuram, Bandhani, and more.

The edition is an artistic expression of Indian weavers where the diversity of India's rich culture is celebrated harmoniously. The amalgamation of three unique handloom techniques from three different states blends into a wearable wonder to form an uncommon phenomenon.

A rare sighting where flavors from many states come together to form one outfit is a story in itself and a must-have for a handloom connoisseurs trousseau. The brand has been working with 50 major weaving clusters of India including Paithani from Maharashtra, Patan Patola from Gujarat, Chikankari from Lucknow, and Kanchipuram from Tamil Nadu, and their weavers, too, are associated with them for 3 generations.

The Collection comprises twenty-five lehengas where some capture the elements of Bandhani work blended with Banarasi, some feature age-old Patan Patola motif adorned with Chikankari dupatta, some accentuate Kanchipuram body with Paithani motifs on dupatta. All these Fusion lehengas are woven in real gold zari and range from 1.5 Lakhs to 6 Lakhs. These one-of-the-kind lehengas are not just a piece of fabric, they are a promise by weaver artisans that they have kept preserving their ancestor's meticulous weaving techniques.

Kankatala is one of the oldest saree brands in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana and has represented the age-old weaving techniques for more than 78 years. The brand has spent 3 generations representing authentic handlooms in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana. Their journey started in 1942, in the lanes of Vizag where the founder, Shri Appalaraju Kankatala sold handloom sarees on a bicycle. From the modest lanes of Vizag to the Capital of India,

the 78 years’ journey has been marvelous. For three generations, they have been representing Indian Handlooms to the Indian diaspora. The brand has always been known for pioneering trends in its market and has been growing steadily.

These statement lehengas are ideal for the Brides as well as Queens of Kankatala for this wedding season. The lehengas represent the modern Indian women of today who herself brings with her various facets and likes to express her rich cultural heritage with Indian handlooms.

The collection is displayed for our Queens of Kankatala in various cities Exclusively on the following dates:

|Bengaluru | 6th - 7th January 2022 |

 Also available online at: www.kankatala.com

carandbike.com Partners With Hero Electric To Retail Its e2W Vehicles On The Website

* The website to offer unique benefits to the buyers on booking of a Hero Electric product

carandbike.com, an online platform of Mahindra First Choice, has tied up with Hero Electric, India’s No. 1 EV company to retail its entire range of electric two-wheelers. carandbike.com made its first successful foray into ecommerce with 5000+ Mahindra First Choice used cars in over 300 cities and will now make the electric two-wheeler manufacturer accessible to its audience.

As a part of the collaboration, Hero Electric customers can book their electric 2-wheeler on carandbike.com and take the test drive and delivery of the scooter through their nearby Hero Electric retailer. Customers of Hero Electric scooters on carandbike will also enjoy customised offers.

On this momentous partnership, Mr Ashutosh Pandey, CEO & MD, Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd. said,  “After the successful launch of carandbike’s online used car portal, we are happy to announce our tie-up with Hero Electric as its online partner for their range of electric two-wheelers. With the acceptance of EVs growing at a fast pace this year, our tie-up with India’s largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer strengthens our online presence and signifies our commitment towards becoming a holistic, phygital new and used vehicle retailer. The partnership also speaks volumes about OEMs and consumers trust in our online content and automotive e-commerce brand carandbike.”

Mr. Sohinder Gill, CEO, Hero Electric, said, “Since early 2020, when we moved into a hybrid sales model, a mix of online and offline, we have seen immense potential in this format. It will further help our dealer partners to drive bookings with a wider consumer base. This association with carandbike and Mahindra First Choice will allow us to leverage their reach along with their expertise in the automobile industry. We look forward to reaching out to a much wider audience to ride the EV shift in the country.”

Hero Electric caters to a wide customer base with varied commuting requirements. The platform will retail brand’s EV fleet including products like Photon, Optima and Atria.

For associating with Mahindra First Choice Wheels, log on to:

https://www.mahindrafirstchoice.comA/

You can also call 1800-419-4800

About Mahindra First Choice Wheels

Mahindra First Choice Wheels is a dominant player in the Indian used vehicle eco system providing products and services to cater to the needs of retail and wholesale customers utilizing its “on-the ground” and “in-the-cloud” capabilities. The company has raised funding from Silicon Valley based Hedge Fund, Valiant Capital and Cox Automotive, a $17 Billion US based enterprise.

About Mahindra

The Mahindra Group enjoys a leadership position in utility vehicles, information technology, financial services and vacation ownership in India and is the world’s largest tractor company by volume It also enjoys a strong presence in renewable energy, agribusiness, logistics and real estate development. Headquartered in India, Mahindra employs over 2,56,000 people across 100 countries.

Learn more about Mahindra First Choice on www.mahindrafirstchoice.com / Twitter: @MFCWL

About Hero Electric

Hero Electric is India’s first and largest manufacturer of electric 2-wheelers with hundreds of thousands happy customers and growing. HERO ELECTRIC is a pioneer and market leader in the Indian Electric Two-Wheeler industry. We have been the front runner for Electric Mobility in India for over a decade. We believe in offering an ecological 2-wheeler solution to our consumers, which above all else, gives our customers excellent value for money. Hero Electric’s endeavour to make the country greener with ‘Zero Pollution’ transportation through its wide range of Electric Vehicles, is supported by our Mission of “No Emission”.

We are quality seekers and a quality conscious entity. Every product manufactured by us is closely inspected, rigorously tested by quality engineers and put through 46 stringent quality checks before it reaches our customers.

Hero Electric is a SA 8000 certified organization that is environmentally conscious, socially responsible and professionally ethical in its business operations.

Hero Motocorp To Revise Prices Of Its Motorcycles & Scooters From January 4, 2022

Hero MotoCorp will make an upward revision in the ex-showroom prices of its motorcycles and scooters, with effect from January 4, 2022.

The price revision has been necessitated to partially offset the impact of steadily increasing commodity prices.

The price revision will be up to Rs. 2,000 and the exact quantum of increase will depend on the model and the market.

Organic India Sets Stage For Dharti Mitr Awards 2021; Receives Over 100+ Nominations From Farmers Across The Country

Acknowledging the relentless contribution of farmers from across the country, Organic India, an innovative global leader working with thousands of small family farmers who cultivates sustainable organic farmlands, officially announced the Dharti Mitr Awards 2021, today. The award aims to recognize the outstanding contributions of individual organic farmers by felicitating them with cash prizes and citations, on February 20, 2022, at the Dada Saheb Phalke International Film Awards.

Sharing details about the Dharti Mitr Awards 2021, Subrata Dutta, Group Managing Director, Organic India said, “We conceptualized the Dharti Mitr Awards with the sole objective of recognizing the invaluable service that organic farmers provide to India's agriculture, ecology and the society, at large. We as an organization are committed to be a living embodiment of love and consciousness in action. We work with thousands of marginalized family farmers and wild crafters in India, supporting the regeneration of their communities and land through organic agriculture. Our focus has always been on doing business sustainably and establishing an ecologically sustainable model in the country. We believe that empowered and informed farmers will strengthen the entire ecosystem of organic farming, and therefore, this recognition will definitely go a long way in boosting the confidence of our most important stakeholders.”

Earlier this year, Organic India had invited nominations from farmers from all across the country and received an overwhelming response. Currently, the screening process is underway, and jury members will be reviewing each entry followed by a farm visit and personal interview. Four best entries will be shortlisted and felicitated at the award function.

Organic India engages with over 2,500 farmers to create favorable economic, environmental and social ecosystems, as well as to promote healthy lifestyles and conscious living via bio-regenerative farming practices. Such a process benefits the environment with each crop cycle.

About Organic India

ORGANIC INDIA is a manufacturer and exporter of organic teas, infusions, herbal supplements and food. At the heart of ORGANIC INDIA is their commitment to be a living embodiment of love and Consciousness in action. Their products are made in India and reach consumers worldwide with a message of interconnectedness and oneness with Nature. https://www.organicindia.com/

2021 In Rear View: A Look Back By Uber In Indian Market

Uber today released its annual year-end report - “2021 in Rear View: A Look Back by Uber” giving a glimpse into how Indians Uber-ed their way through the outgoing year. Backed by insights and data, it highlights how Uber supported the communities it serves by helping make India ‘Safer for Each Other’ during the pandemic. It also demonstrates the shift in riders’ behavior after cities began to open up and the renewed demand for mobility needs tailored to the new normal.

Prabhjeet Singh, President, Uber India, and South Asia, said, “During the pandemic, Uber has continually adapted to changing realities to meet the evolving needs of our riders and cities. From helping move what matters in the first few months of the pandemic by transporting healthcare workers and facilitating essential trips for citizens, we moved to support India’s vital vaccination drive this year. Uber helped vaccinate riders and drivers by offering free rides and cash incentives. Today, we are encouraged by the growing demand and rapid recovery across products, especially led by Auto, Moto, Rentals, and Intercity, and we are raring to go as we head into the new year.”

By the numbers

Uber supported India in its fight against COVID by encouraging rider and driver-partner vaccinations and providing safe, reliable, and affordable rides.

Nearly 600,000 free rides: Several riders benefited from Uber’s free rides worth INR 10 crore to help people travel to and from vaccination centers.

More than 300,000 drivers received at least one vaccine shot: Drivers drove with confidence after getting vaccinated and benefiting from Uber’s initiative to compensate drivers for time spent in getting the shots.

Supporting vulnerable communities; helped vaccinate 100,000: Uber helped vaccinate the vulnerable elderly and underprivileged communities by providing free rides for vaccinations to NGOs such as HelpAge India, the Robin Hood Army, and the American India Foundation, among others.

Nearly 90 million mask verification selfies: Uber’s industry-first, technology-enabled mask verification selfie feature triggered selfie requests for both riders and drivers at random. In India, nearly 90 million selfies were taken to help ensure safer rides during the pandemic by helping Uber implement its ‘no mask, no ride’ policy better.

Committed INR 100 Crores for driver welfare: Drivers are the power behind every ride and Uber had their back. We took several steps to support drivers during the pandemic, including an Uber Care Driver Fund, COVID financial assistance, safety kits and safety screens, free online doctor consultations for drivers’ families; microloans to meet important family needs, and cash incentives to get vaccinated. 

As cities opened up, the demand for Uber rides grew significantly - here is how we rolled:

100 cities: Eight years after its India launch in 2013, Uber achieved this milestone in 2021 with the launch of its Auto and Car services in Warangal, Telangana.

Uber Connect's demand grows 5x: Uber’s point-to-point package delivery service between friends and families grew significantly during the pandemic. New use cases emerged with many people using the service to transport grocery, non-prescription medication, medical devices, and food items, among other things.

Uber Auto marches ahead; Mumbai sees 2x demand: Riders prefer e-hailed autos as a safe, convenient, and affordable transport mode to move around town. Cities such as Mumbai and Bhubaneswar witnessed a 2x demand compared to pre-covid levels.

Riders love Rentals; demand nearing 2x: Demand for Rentals, which allows riders to book affordable multi-hour, multi-stop options to travel, grew significantly. This was fuelled by new use-cases including sightseeing, local shopping, visiting places of worship, traveling to family get-togethers, and traveling for business meetings, among others.

Rise in Road-trips fuel Intercity demand: Pandemic shaped customer preferences, as people picked road trips over other means of getting around. Many chose to get into an Uber for the first time for their intercity travel needs resulting in the demand for Uber Intercity growing higher than pre-COVID levels. Popular routes saw increased rider demand including Mumbai - Alibaug and Lonavala; Delhi - Agra & Jaipur; Chennai - Puducherry, and Chandigarh - Delhi among the top few.

With new products and features along with strengthened support, Uber remains committed to serving our riders and cities better and will work round-the-clock to make every ride magical in the new year. 

About Uber

Uber's mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 15 billion trips later, we're building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.

Woobly Becomes The First Indian Startup To Make It To 10X Incubator Portfolio

* 10X Incubator, founded by Grant Cardone and Jared Yellin accepts Woobly out of over 11,000 start-up applications

* 10X Incubator aims to build, scale and sell 10,000 tech companies in 10 years

The 10X Incubator has accepted Woobly, founded by Satyaveer Paul, into the portfolio. Woobly was selected out of over 11,000 ideas submitted and is the only Indian start-up to be part of the incubator so far. As a 10X Incubator portfolio company, Woobly will bring to market a smart IoT device, Woobly | WaiterLITE, which looks like a lamp but acts as a digital assistant to the guests and waiters.

Woobly enables ultra-luxury restaurants to deliver impeccable dining experiences. The company built the iconic product WaiterLITE and tested with over 40+ luxury restaurants in India, Singapore, and Dubai, and received huge demand. Woobly’s moon shot is to be the world’s most powerful luxury brand in the dining industry by 2030.

Speaking on the achievement, Mr. Satyaveer Paul said, “Our team had to undergo a series of rounds and due diligence in front of Ideas Review Committee at 10X. We are proud and excited to be part of the 10X Incubator ecosystem and look forward to creating incredible products which will transform the ultra-luxury dining experience.

10X Incubator’s goal is to launch 10,000 tech companies in 10 years. “We will achieve this by finding the RIGHT person, with the RIGHT idea, in the RIGHT market, and with the RIGHT business model into our portfolio. Satyaveer is more than RIGHT, and I am very honored we have been able to partner,” says Jared Yellin, Co-Founder of 10X Incubator.

10X Incubator is the first and only tech Incubator to provide software development, go-to-market, branding, sales, customer support, legal, relationship capital, financial planning, and administrative services at cost while becoming a partner in the venture. Its mission is to launch 10,000 tech companies in 10 years. In less than one year, 10X Incubator has successfully Co-Founded over 100 tech companies with entrepreneurs from all over the world and all walks of life.

About 10X Incubator

10X Incubator was launched by Cardone Enterprises and CILA Labs and is based in Aventura, Florida. The 10X Incubator helps entrepreneurs all over the world take their tech ideas to the next level and transform them into thriving businesses by providing the resources they need to bring their ideas to life.

It plans to create, innovate, launch, and accelerate 10,000 tech companies in 10 years where each company eliminates at least one inefficiency in a country, industry, or the world while becoming scalable within 5-7 years.

About Satyaveer Paul

Born in small town Gorakhpur, Satyaveer started Woobly in 2016. He built innovative IoT solution to reimagine the future of luxury dining that delivers:

10X better, easier and faster dining experience for the guests

40% more efficient restaurant service &

30X dining data in real-time for business decisions

Godrej Security Solutions Launches ‘SeeThru Color NV+’ A Color Night Vision CCTV Camera

* The business is witnessing a growth of 50% in revenues

Godrej Security Solutions (GSS), a leading player in future technology of security solutions, and a part of Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, announces the expansion of its security portfolio by unveiling the SeeThru Color NV + , a color night vision CCTV camera. The Made in India image at night. This pioneering technology not only enhances security but is also more dependable and durable owing to its manufacturing technology which is developed and manufactured in India CCTV camera is capable of producing color images as against the IR camera that gives a plain black & white

With the business witnessing a growth of 50% in revenues, generated from the sale of electronic security solutions, in the last two years, Godrej Security Solutions has been focusing on its electronic security solutions portfolio. As one of India’s most trusted brands, the business has been investing significantly (INR 2Cr +) in the R&D and technology partnerships for increasing the efficiency, need and building awareness for security solutions in residential and commercial establishments across the country.

Speaking on the rise in the usage of CCTV cameras, Swapneel Nagarkar, VP & Business Head, Godrej Security Solutions said, “The CCTV camera industry is growing at the rate of 18% after markets have re-opened  and we expect the sector to keep up the pace in FY 22- 23 or you can mention…rest of FY 22. Godrej Security Solutions is a comprehensive security solutions provider and we will continue to develop products that cater to the need of new age audiences and lead product development through innovations that are ‘Made in India’. We at Godrej Security Solutions are planning to keep increasing our market share in the CCTV camera space. The need for CCTV security cameras has been fuelled by the pandemic as people are compelled to stay away from their loved ones. Through the launch of SeeThru Color NV+ CCTV camera, we aim to further provide customers with security solutions that can add value in their lives.”

According to industry reports, the CCTV market is set to grow at a CAGR of 11.66% by 2025. The year 2021 witnessed a huge rise in the installation and use of CCTV cameras across the country in both residential as well as commercial spaces. One of the major reasons for such a boost in demand for the industry is its proven ability to be an extremely helpful technological solution especially during the ongoing pandemic to do contact tracing for residential complexes as well as commercial establishments.

CCTV surveillance cameras are designed in a manner that enables them to act as a deterrent and help reduce crime attempts. It also supports investigators and helps when a crime has occurred. With CCTV cameras connected to the internet, users can easily access live feed from anywhere, and thus offer instant connectivity.

The brand has seen the highest demand for such cameras from the North zone followed by West, South and East. The company aims to target 10% of the total security solutions market in next 3 years.

SeeThru Color NV+ comes in two variants - Indoor Mini Dome color camera and Outdoor Bullet color camera. The SeeThru Color NV+ range comes with color night vision, backlight compensation, supports ultra- low illumination and more. The product MoP is well set considering the competitive scenario in the electronic security space and the product plans are in place to ensure product availability. The product is available with leading installers across markets.

About Godrej Security Solutions:

Godrej Security Solutions is a division of Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd and part of the USD 4.1 billion Godrej Group. A pioneer and leader in the business, Godrej Security Solutions Division is the largest manufacturer and marketer of Security Solutions in India. It is the largest supplier of security solutions to several prestigious banking, corporate and public institutions. For the first time in the category and the industry, Godrej Security Solutions Division has been awarded the Superbrand status. It has also won the “Most Preferred brand” award in the Home Segment. The Division currently exports its products to over 45 countries including Middle East Asia, South East Asia, Far East Asia, East Africa, the US, Europe and the SAARC Countries.

Double Vaccinated? Here’s Your Chance To “Avail 20% Off” On Domestic Bookings!

 GO FIRST (formerly known as GoAir) announced the introduction of a special 20 per cent “discount on domestic flights for passengers” who have received the second dose of the Covid vaccine.  

The airline aims to encourage more people to get fully vaccinated in the fight against the COVID-19 virus. 

This offer can be availed on booking through GO FIRST website and Mobile App, by entering the promo code GOVACCI. This discount is applicable for travel dates beyond 15 days from the date of booking.  

Mr. Kaushik Khona, Chief Executive Officer, GO FIRST, said: “The past two years have been extremely difficult due to COVID-19, which has redefined the meaning of normal. We at GO FIRST are committed to ensuring the safety of all our stakeholders. We began by supporting the vaccination of all our employees and now we encourage more people to get inoculated. We understand the need for vaccination, especially in wake of the new variant and will continue to support India’s fight against COVID.” 

GO FIRST was among one of the first corporates in India to initiate a vaccination drive for its employees. This offer further reinforces GO FIRST’s commitment to fighting COVID. 

About GO FIRST: 

Founded as GoAir, GO FIRST, which was recently rebranded from GO AIR, is the aviation foray of 285-year-old Wadia Group that comprises leading brands including 150-year-old Bombay Burmah, 140-year-old Bombay Dyeing, 102-year-old Britannia Ltd., 67-year-old National Peroxide Limited, a nine-year-old Bombay Realty.  

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