Kankatala Sarees Brings Handpicked Handwoven Marvels Of India At Raintree, Bengaluru

* Exclusive 3 day exhibition from 5th, 6th & 7th August 2022  Raintree!

Legacy brand Kankatala Sarees, known as the ‘Queen of Sarees’?brings Hand woven Sarees of India Exhibition & Sale exclusively for Bengaluru from 5th to 7th August 2022 at Raintree, Bengaluru. The brand will showcase the?signature Kanchipuram Marvels along with one of a kind Banarasi, Paithani, Patan Patola, Gadwal, Kota and many more handwoven weaves handpicked by Kankatala family from across 40 weaving clusters of India specially for Saree connoisseurs of Bengaluru! The brand will also host an exclusive range for Lakshmi Puja. 

Kankatala has been constantly working towards curating best weaves for their patrons and like most of their patrons; their weavers too, have been associated with them for 3 generations. This event is going to be their first display in Bengaluru since the launch of their Jayanagar store. Every saree hosted at the event captures the timeless artistry that has been passed on from one generation of artisans to another and is a piece of heirloom that only a true connoisseur of Indian handloom can appreciate.

Mr. Anirudh Kankatala, Director, Kankatala Sarees Said “We have been hosting handloom exhibitions at Raintree since before we even launched our store in Jayanagar.  Though we origin from Vizag and have strong presence in Andhra and Telangana, Bengaluru has always shown us love. I am hoping that we will get a good response from this exhibition.” 

Date – 5th, 6th & 7th August 2022 

Time-10 am -7 PM

Venue: Raintree, Opp, ITC Windsor, No. 4, Sankey Road, Bengaluru-560052

GARI Becomes First Social Token To Surpass 1 M Active Wallet Users

* GARI becomes the fastest on-chain social app, globally to hit the 1 million active wallet users benchmark

* Bitcoin and Ethereum took around 8 and 3 years respectively to breach the milestone of 1 million

* GARI token is on course to onboard 1 billion on-chain users in the near future

World's largest social token, GARI has surpassed the milestone of 1 million active wallet users. The historic feat has been achieved in less than six months of its integration into the Chingari app. As the active wallet users have crossed more than the 1 million mark, the GARI token has now become the fastest on-chain social app to hit the milestone. GARI is the native token of the short video app, Chingari which is a leading web3 social network with a combined community of 140+ million users.

For a comparison, leading cryptos including Bitcoin and Ethereum reached 1 million active wallet users within 8 and 3 years of their launch, respectively.* Since its inception in February 2022,  the GARI token has received great enthusiasm from the community as the wallet users reached 600k in just three months of its integration with the Chingari app. Moreover, the GARI wallet users witnessed a healthy growth rate with 700k wallet users by July 2022. Continuing on its growth trajectory, the active wallet users reached 900k on 25th July 2022 and within a span of just one week, it has reached 1 million as of today.**

Mr Sumit Ghosh, Co-founder & CEO, Chingari said, “This is a historic moment as GARI token has now become the fastest on-chain social app in the world to achieve this milestone. The 1 million GARI active wallet users are a testament to the faith the community has shown in our project. Moreover, this feat will make our resolve stronger to empower the big and small content creators on the Chingari app through the GARI mining program. We are on the path of onboarding 1 billion on-chain users and confident that we will achieve the feat  in near future.”

Chingari launched the GARI mining program in June 2022, which incentivises participants (users and creators) on the app for doing in-app activities like uploading, watching, sharing, and liking videos. In less than two months more than 1.5 million USD worth of GARI has been awarded to the participants just for engaging with the app. 

About Chingari:

Chingari, powered by GARI is the world’s fastest-growing on-chain social app launched in 2018. The home-grown app has emerged as the one-stop destination for entertaining, engaging videos across diverse categories such as dancing, singing, transformation, innovative skills, etc. Chingari has 5 million Daily active users (DAU) and 40 million Monthly active users (MAU). With 163 million downloads, it is amongst the top 20 most downloaded apps globally, in 15+ languages. 

About GARI Social Tokens:

Gari token is the World's biggest social token. Chingari’s native token, GARI enables short-form video creators to monetize their content on the Blockchain with the GARI token. Gari token has received great enthusiasm from the community with 1 million active wallet users in just 6 months since its launch. GARI token has become the top 3 Projects on the Solana blockchain in terms of the number of holders.

Mivi Is All Set To Elevate The Music Experience With Made-In-India Sound Bars

* S16 and S24 respectively

National, August 3rd 2022:  Mivi, India’s leading home-grown electronics company, today announced the launch of their inventive and ‘truly Made in India’ range of sound bars in two different variants the “S16” and the “S24”. Aesthetically designed, to offer a perfect balance of style and sound. These portable sound bars will be available on Flipkart and on the Mivi website at a special price of INR 1299 and INR 1799 for the S16 and S24 sound bars respectively, applicable only on the launch day. From the 4th august both the sound bars will be available at original pricing of INR 1499 (S16) and INR 1999 (S24).

Both sound bars feature studio quality bass which allows you to experience cinematic sound quality at your own space. The Mivi sound bars also check all the boxes in terms of connectivity with support for multi-channel inputs such as AUX, Bluetooth 5.1, TF/USB and Micro SD card so that you can relish your favorite tracks anywhere, any time. It is equipped with two passive radiators that provide studio-quality bass and allow you to experience every beat of your favorite tracks. The device has both built-in voice assistants- Siri and Google Assistant for convenience.

Midhula Devabhaktuni, Co-founder and CMO, Mivi, said, “Equipped with next-generation design and technology we are happy to launch our Make-in-India sound bars-S16 and S24, - our newest addition in the field of audio accessories. Both the sound bars are designed to provide a wider soundstage for a more immersive experience at a modest pricing to the music lovers. Our value-for-money products are a testimony of our hard work towards our customers, who are of utmost priority to us.”

Both the sound bars have a battery life of six hours at 70% volume along with 16W cinematic sound effect for the S16 and 24W cinematic sound effect for the S24. These sound bars are made with premium quality material for high performance and durability.

About Mivi

Founded in 2015, Mivi, the brainchild of Viswanadh Kandula and Midhula Devabhaktuni, strives to take the Indian electronic gadgets industry to the next level by fulfilling the need for high-quality electronic gadgets at affordable prices in the Indian market. Mivi is a one-of-a-kind company specializing in the audio category, from TWS to wired earphones, which have gone from a luxury to a necessity for everybody with a smartphone. The brand aspires to create a difference in the Indian electronics market by introducing high-quality ‘Made in India’ products coming from its Hyderabad manufacturing factory. Mivi currently has a 700+ strong team and is looking to expand its presence PAN India – from tier 1 to tier 2 & 3 cities.

Tata Motors Celebrates 1st Anniversary Of Tiago NRG Across India

* Upgrades the range by adding a brand-new XT NRG variant

In line with its New Forever philosophy and celebrating the first anniversary of Tiago NRG, Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive brand, launched the Tiago NRG XT variant today at INR 6.42 lakhs. The Tiago NRG since its launch has received a phenomenal response from its customers. Contributing to 15% of the Tiago petrol sales, it has been appreciated for its SUVish design, tough roader ability along with its best in segment safety rating (4 star by GNCAP). With the addition of this new variant, the Tiago NRG will now be available in two trims - the Tiago XT NRG and the Tiago XZ NRG.

The new Tiago NRG XT variant comes with new 14” Hyperstyle Wheels, 3.5” Infotainment System by HarmanTM, Steering Mounted Controls, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Front Fog Lamps and many other features along with carrying forward the NRG design elements such as High Ground Clearance of 181 mm, Rugged Claddings, Infinity Black Roof with Roof Rails & Charcoal Black Interiors.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Rajan Amba, Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Customer Care, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. said, “The Tiago NRG has been captivating the imaginations of our customers since its launch and has become a preferred hatchback that offers tough terrain performance for the go-getters and those who live life on the edge. Kick starting the festive season, we are elated to introduce our customers to the Tiago XT NRG. Priced attractively, this variant is well-packaged, and aims at enhancing the drive experience. We are confident that the addition of this feature rich XT variant will further strengthen the NRG and the overall Tiago portfolio, propelling their sales performance ahead.

Adding to the celebration, Tata Motors also announced the upgradation of its existing Tiago XT variant with the addition of new features to make it a more exciting proposition. These include 14” Hyperstyle Wheels, height adjustable driver seat, rear parcel shelf and others. These features will be available across the XT range including Tiago XT, XTA and XT iCNG. The company has also introduced an optional Rhythm pack for the Tiago XT petrol variant that includes features such as a 7" touchscreen infotainment system, rear camera and 4 tweeters. The Rhythm pack can be obtained by paying an additional cost of INR 30,000 over the new XT trim. Furthermore, the new XT trim features the introduction of the Midnight Plum color along with the existing Opal White, Daytona Grey, Arizona Blue and Flame Red colour options.

To know more about offers and car buying options, call your nearest dealership or visit https://cars.tatamotors.com/  

Etsy Names Pankaj Jathar As The New VP & Country Head For India

* The ecommerce veteran will help the Etsy marketplace scale its capabilities and unlock growth opportunities in India

Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ETSY), the global marketplace for unique and creative goods, announced the appointment of Pankaj Jathar as the Vice President and Country Head for India.

As an industry veteran with more than two decades of experience across global IT services and ecommerce firms, Pankaj will lead Etsy’s India business to scale its marketplace capabilities further and determine additional growth opportunities in the country. He will focus on mobilizing and empowering the creative community in India, connecting sellers to millions of buyers around the world through the Etsy marketplace.

Ryan Scott, Chief Marketing Officer, Etsy Inc, said, “I am delighted to welcome Pankaj to Etsy as we continue to invest in our community in India. I am confident that Pankaj’s leadership and expertise will steer us in the right direction and inspire the local team to advance our mission to Keep Commerce Human. We believe he is a transformational business leader with experience leading cross-functional organizations, developing best-in-class teams, and delivering integrated solutions to achieve business goals.”

Pankaj Jathar, Vice President and Country Head India, Etsy said, “I have long been impressed by Etsy’s ability to empower entrepreneurs. They’ve created economic opportunities for millions of people around the world, and I am thrilled to be able to contribute to this mission and support Indian creators in harnessing their full potential.”

Pankaj was previously the CEO of Prione, a joint venture between Amazon and private equity fund Catamaran. He led multiple functions at Amazon from 2011 to 2017, including being a key member of the launch team for Amazon's India business. Before Amazon, he worked with Accenture for more than five years, designing outsourcing solutions for banks, insurance, and mortgage companies. Pankaj holds an MBA degree from Indian Institute of Management (Calcutta) and an engineering degree from Bharati Vidyapeeth University.

Etsy has been investing in India, now considered one of the company’s seven core markets, for several years, primarily focused on building vibrant local inventory and establishing effective business processes to ultimately become a growing two sided peer-to-peer marketplace in the country.

GOQii Expands Its Preventive Healthcare Portfolio With More Stylish Offerings Targeting Young Adults And Youth

* launches Smart Vital Ultra and GOQii Stream 

* Get More Clarity On Your Vitals With GOQii Smart Vital Ultra & Monitor Your Health 24X7 & keep record of your exercise with always ON-Display

* In addition to the features above, you also get a 3 month personalized health coaching subscription and more

* GOQii STream is  feather light and water resistant that enables you to receive calls.

* GOQii Smart Vital Ultra and GOQii Stream provides you with ease of accessibility and health 

GOQii, the smart preventive healthcare company which has always been at the forefront of innovation has expanded its preventive healthcare portfolio with stylish offerings.  The company has launched two new super stylish devices - Smart Vital Ultra & GOQii Stream targeting young adults and youth thereby encouraging them to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. These devices are truly revolutionary with personalised coaching by providing insights into your well-being that drives actionable care supported by data.

Speaking on the occasion, Vishal, Founder & CEO of GOQii, said, “Smart wearables are an extremely empowering tool in our lives. It helps us understand and better manage our health with the wealth of data that we have access to through our smart wearables. The two recent products are launched with the vision to give our consumers a platform that enables them to monitor their vitals with the ease of accessibility. Bundled with cutting-edge features and technology, the product has multiple offerings that will benefit the users in their health journey.” 

The Smart Vital Ultra comes with a bigger screen, better resolution and all the data you need to go the extra mile. The large screen ensures that your data is visible and you do not need to strain your eyes to see the progress or track your vitals. As the display is always on, you won’t have to tap the device unnecessarily while engaging in an activity.

The GOQii Smart Vital Ultra has the latest in-built technology which lets you monitor your blood oxygen saturation levels (SpO2) as well as continuous and non-disruptive heart rate readings around the clock. It also helps you get a better understanding of your sleep patterns by getting an in-depth analysis of your SpO2 and heart rate while you’re asleep,. 

This device also has an extended battery life thanks to global upgrades of low-power AI algorithms. You can even charge the device instantly and easily with the 2 pin magnetic charges included in the box.

Apart from the above, the device also tracks your steps, the distance you’ve covered, the calories you’ve burned and your active time. It also has 18 Multiple Exercise Modes which include indoor, outdoor and water sports. 

That’s not all, GOQii is also launching GOQii STream, a device that is feather light and water resistant and one from which you can make and receive calls - thereby be in touch with your loved ones on the go. 

GOQii STream Bluetooth calling enables you to make and receive calls directly from your smart wearable via the built-in speaker and microphone. GOQii STream features a dial pad, an option to access recent calls & sync your phone’s contacts. The pre booking for GOQii STream has already begun on the GOQii Webstore(https://store.goqii.com/) and  online platforms like Amzon.in and Flipkart. 

“GOQii Smart Vital Ultra and GOQii Stream are an innovation and design marvel. We have been one of the leading innovators  in wearables. Smart Vital Ultra that comes with an ‘Always-On AMOLED Display and longer battery life and Stream that has bluetooth calling and vitals monitoring 24X7 are a step ahead in our innovation to bring the best to our users,” said Sachin Jhangel, Co-Founder and CTO, GOQii.   

Both the GOQii Smart Vital Ultra and GOQii STream provide you with ease of accessibility. With just a simple touch, you can control your music, find your phone and set alarms. It also allows you to check and manage phone notifications such as messages, calls, WhatsApp, Facebook, etc.

As always, in addition to all these device features, you also get a 3 month personalized health coaching subscription which is unique to GOQii. The GOQii Health Ecosystem gives you access to certified coaches who will guide and motivate you, resident doctor consultation, live workout classes by experts, a digital health locker to store all your medical data as well as the GOQii Health Store where you can shop healthy within the GOQii App.

GOQii is also gearing up to its health metaverse. GOQii will develop various offerings that leverage blockchain tokens and gamification in preventive healthcare. GOQii’s metaverse ecosystem will be powered by a unique virtual token program, the Token. Consumers will receive the virtual token, which powers the GOQii metaverse ecosystem that incentivizes healthy behaviours and gamified fitness actions. These tokens can then be used to unlock products ,services, purchase NFTs, participate in special events and game modes,  and access curated and discounted health-focused goods, medical services and insurance products.

Features: Smart Vital Ultra 

·  1.78" AMOLED Full Touch Display with Curved Edges.

·  Display Resolution 368448.

·  Track All Day Activity Steps, Distance, Calories Burned, Active Time

·  Auto Sleep Tracking

·  Blood Oxygen Saturation ( SpO2 )

·  24X7 Heart Rate Monitoring

·  18 Multiple Exercise Modes

·  Phone Notification such as messages, Calls, Whatsapp, Facebook, etc

·  Alarms, Inactivity Alerts, Customise Wallpaper, Music Control.

·  2 pin Magnetic Charger

·  Up to 7 days of Battery life

·  IP68 &  Waterproof  

Features: GOQii Stream 

·  1.69" Full Touch Display

·  Display Resolution 240280

·  Bluetooth Calling : GOQii Stream Bluetooth calling enables you to make and receive calls directly from your smart wearable via the built-in speaker and microphone. GOQii Stream features a dial pad, an option to access recent calls & sync your phone’s contacts.

·  Track All Day Activity Steps , Distance , Calories Burned, Active Time

·  Auto Sleep Tracking

·  Blood Oxygen Saturation ( SpO2 )

·  24X7 Heart Rate Monitoring

·  18 Multiple Exercise Modes

·  Phone Notification such as messages , Calls , Whatsapp, Facebook, etc

·  Alarms , Inactivity Alerts, Customize Wallpaper, Music Control.

·  2 pin Magnetic Charger

·  Upto 7 days Battery life

·  Battery 290mAh

·  Size 44.536.511.5mm

·  Weight  40g

About GOQii 

Founded in 2014 by serial entrepreneur and gaming guru, Vishal Gondal, GOQii is empowering consumers globally to lead healthier and better lives. GOQii’s smart-tech-enabled healthcare platform brings together the entire preventive healthcare ecosystem. Its Smart Health Ecosystem integrates tools for real-time personalized coaching, an explosive high-growth health e-commerce store, scheduling health check-ups, a health locker, and a unique ‘GOQii Cash’ program where healthy behaviour is rewarded with cash discounts and insurance discounts based on health management data. Given the state of ‘Sickcare’ delivery infrastructure in India, the company strongly believes that preventive healthcare is the only viable, long-term, mass-market solution. As one of the official partners of the ‘Fit India Movement’ GOQii is a strong supporter of Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s vision of making 130 crore Indians fit and healthy. 

Celebrate Raksha Bandhan With “Blue Dart’s Rakhi Express Offer”

Blue Dart, India’s leading Express Logistics Service Provider and a part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group is back with its annual ‘Rakhi Express’ offer, to celebrate the special bond between siblings this festive season. With this offer, customers can ship Rakhis and gifts weighing up to 0.5 kgs to their loved ones at a discounted price of INR 250 across the country. Further, customers can avail up to 50% off on freight charges for international shipments weighing from 0.5 kgs to 2.5 kgs, 5 kgs, 10 kgs, 15 kgs, and 20 kgs. The offer is valid up to 13th August 2022. 

Adding to the festive cheer, customers sending Rakhi shipments domestically during the offer period stand a chance to win exciting prizes by participating in the ‘Slogan Contest’. To enroll themselves in this contest, customers will have to fill a form and complete a simple slogan: “Our Family Loves Blue Dart’s Rakhi Express because…".10 customers with the best responses amongst all the entries received, will win exciting prizes from Blue Dart.  

Ketan Kulkarni, Chief Commercial Officer, Blue Dart says, “We understand the value and the importance of each and every shipment. A shipment may contain an item as small as a Rakhi which is of very high emotional value. On special occasions like these, customers experience the Reliability, Resilience and Responsiveness that is associated with the brand.” 

Commenting further he adds, “India is a land of festivals and with festive celebrations the need for gifting is extremely high. Every year on special occasions like Raksha Bandhan, we like to take part in the celebrations hence we introduce exciting offers and discounts. We hope that these offers empower our customers to enjoy gifting without worrying about the shipping cost.” 

Blue Dart will deliver Rakhis and gifts to over 55,300 locations in India and 220 countries and territories worldwide, as part of the DPDHL Group. Customers can avail the Rakhi Express offer with a Contact Less Delivery Experience and pay through multiple payment options like 16 digital wallets, Net banking, Credit & Debit Cards, Bharat QR Code, and UPI (BHIM).  

To find the nearest Blue Dart counter, log on to www.bluedart.com or use the ‘My Blue Dart’ Mobile application available on Apple Store and Play Store. To avail Blue Dart services or for any further enquiry, customers can call the Customer Care Number - 1860 233 1234 or send an email to customerservice@bluedart.com