Vi Introduces New Postpaid Rs 401 Plan With One Year Of Sun NXT Premium HD Subscription

·         Offers access to best and widest choice of regional content - Movies, TV Shows and Music Videos in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada

·         Also, provides access to Sun Marathi and Bangla TV Shows

Longing to watch some of the best regional content but don’t want to spend those extra bucks? India’s leading telecom service provider, Vi has partnered with Sun NXT, the most comprehensive content provider in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada languages. The partnership offers Vi Postpaid customers Sun NXT’s premium HD subscription with dual screen access (mobile & TV) at no extra cost, for a period of one year.

Vi users can enjoy their favourite Movies, TV Shows and Music Videos in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada anytime, anywhere on their mobile phone or on their TV set, with the new Rs. 401 postpaid plan. In addition, Vi users can also access Sun Marathi and Bangla TV shows. From latest blockbusters like Raangi, Laatti Charge, DSP, Mahaveeryar, Thiruchitrambalam, Abbara, Annaatthe, Beast, Doctor to Popular TV shows like Ethir Neechal, Sundari, Premas Rang Yave, Vontari Gulabi, Kaliveedu, Kanalpoovu, Radhika and more on Music Videos, Live TV and other TV shows.

According to Avneesh Khosla - Chief Marketing Officer, Vodafone Idea Limited, “Digitally savvy users consuming content on the go, seek choice, freedom and flexibility. Our collaboration with Sun NXT not only further strengthens our content portfolio but also provides postpaid users access to the most exhaustive bouquet of Movies, TV Shows and Music videos in their preferred language, on their fingertips. We will continue to cater to the bourgeoning demand for high quality regional content, through partnerships with the best in category players.”

The annual Sun NXT membership can be activated through Vi App. Users on the new 401 plan can activate their Sun NXT membership in three easy steps:

·         Download the Vi app from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.

·         Go to plan benefit section and claim their Sun NXT membership

·         Register on Sun NXT app with their Vi postpaid number

About Vodafone Idea Limited:

Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is amongst India’s leading telecom service provider. The company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platforms. Company holds large spectrum portfolio including mid band 5G spectrum in 17 circles and mmWave 5G spectrum in 16 circles. To support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The company’s equity share are listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE in India.

The company offers products and services to its customers in India under the TM Brand name “Vi”. 

For more information, visit: www.MyVi.in

Goeld Launch Frozen Pizza Pocket, Paneer Pakoda, And Idli In India

* To be exclusively available at Reliance Retail

Goeld ( part of Shri Bajraj Alliance Ltd a listed company), a renowned frozen food company, has announced the launch new products which will be exclusively available at Reliance Retail across the country. The new range of products include Pizza Pocket, Paneer Pakoda, and Idli. This new range of frozen foods by GOELD is specially designed to cater to the needs of Indian consumers who are always on the go and looking for quick and tasty snack options.

The Pizza Pocket is a delicious snack that combines the flavours of pizza and samosas, making it a unique and mouth-watering treat for pizza lovers. The Paneer Pakoda is a crispy and crunchy snack that is made with fresh paneer and a blend of Indian spices, making it a perfect tea-time snack. The Idli is a classic South Indian dish that is loved by people across India, and Goeld has made it easier than ever to enjoy this traditional dish at home. The ingredients are freshly picked from company-owned farms.

Speaking at the launch of GOELD products at Reliance Retail, Archit Goel, Executive Director and CFO of Shri Bajrang Alliance Ltd. shared, “ We are thrilled to launch our new range of frozen foods exclusively at Reliance Retail across the country. Our frozen Pizza Pocket, Paneer Pakoda, and Idli are perfect for all across age groups who want to enjoy delicious snacks without compromising on taste or quality. We are confident that our new range of frozen foods will be a hit with customers, and we look forward to hearing their feedback."

All three frozen food products are made using high-quality ingredients and have undergone stringent quality checks to ensure that customers get the best possible product. They are easy to cook and can be enjoyed at any time of the day, making them an ideal snack option for individuals of all ages.

GOELD range of Products comprises of  Indian bread like Garlic Naan and Aloo Paratha, to drooly snacks like Paneer Cheese Samosa, Mac & Cheese Pops and Veg Seekh Kebab; they also provide curries like Paneer Butter Masala, Dal Makahani, Pindi Chhole, as well as an array of vegan treats like Quinoa Patty, Soya Shami Kebab and Lachha Paratha (Made from Whole Wheat Flour).

The new range of frozen foods from Goeld is now available exclusively at Reliance Retail across India. Customers can also order these products online through the Reliance website or app. So, go ahead and indulge in these delicious frozen snacks from Goeld and experience the perfect blend of taste and convenience.

The last thing we want to do when we have friends and family over is be unable to spend time with them. So don’t slave away in the kitchen, let GOELD snacks come to your rescue! 

About GOELD: 

GOELD is a 100% vegetarian frozen food brand offering a wide range of products which range from Indian Breads, Snacks, Curries, Meals and Ready to Eat dishes. They are a vegetarian haven of purity as all their products are manufactured in 100% Vegetarian Kitchens which is a very rare scenario in the food processing industry.

Linde Supports Setting Up Of “Computer Training Facility At Mahesh Foundation”

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company which is constantly striving to make our world more productive by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services and helping to sustain and protect our planet. 

Praxair India Private Limited, a Linde Plc company, as part of its CSR initiative, helped set up new computer-based classrooms at Mahesh Foundation, Belagavi, for benefit of the students at the foundation. The project of imparting computer-based training at Mahesh Foundation started in 2018 with the goal of making digital learning accessible to students that are medically challenged, and to members belonging to vulnerable and underprivileged communities. With the inauguration of this newly set up computer classrooms, 1500+ learners will benefit from the initiative.  

Linde has been sponsoring various initiatives of Mahesh Foundation for the past 9 years and has been a key partner in the foundation’s growth journey. Praxair India Pvt. Ltd. , also a Linde Plc company has recently donated a school bus to Mahesh Foundation for safe transportation of 100+ unprivileged children from local community, who attend school at the foundation’s Utkarsha Learning Center.  

Praxair has also partnered with Mahesh Foundation in its ambitious project of a new Skill Development Center at Kanabargi, Belagavi, Karnataka. This Skill Center will train underprivileged girls and women on basic computer usage, tailoring, art and craft, and communication and soft skills to help them become self-sustained in their life.  

A team of volunteers from Linde visited Mahesh Foundation for the inauguration ceremony of the computer classrooms.  

On this occasion Mr. RC Kaushik, Head of Sales, Healthcare & AT, India of Linde, said, “Digital learning and access to computer education is paving the way for career advancement and gaining access to new opportunities for people across the world. With this initiative of setting up computer classrooms, we aim to do our bit towards enabling children and learners from underprivileged backgrounds to benefit from the available technology and get ahead in life. Our students build the future of the nation and the world, and we want to be an enabler of progress and harmony.” 

Shri Mahesh Jadhav, Founder - Mahesh Foundation added that “We at Mahesh Foundation are proud to be associated with Linde across the years. The newly established computer classrooms will greatly benefit our students at the Foundation.”  

Mahesh Foundation has been working for the past 14 years enabling medically challenged and underprivileged children lead a dignified life. The organization has been striving to bring these children into mainstream society, with education being the main focus.  

Punjab National Bank Makes “Positive Pay System” (PPS) Mandatory For Cheque Payments Worth Rs 5 Lakh & Above

In a move to safeguard customers from fraudulent payment of cheques, Punjab National Bank, nation’s leading public sector bank, made “Positive Pay System” (PPS) compulsory for cheque payments worth Rs. 5 Lakh and above. This will come into effect from 05.04.23.  

The PPS is a system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which requires customers to reconfirm essential details (account number, cheque number, cheque alpha code, issue date, amount, and beneficiary name) when issuing cheques of certain amount. This adds an extra layer of security against any potential risk while processing such cheques.  

Customers can use the PPS facility by providing the cheque details through Branch office, Online Banking for individuals and businesses, Mobile Banking (PNB ONE), or SMS Banking. The details to be submitted one working day prior to cheque presentation/clearing date. 

As per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, PNB had introduced PPS for cheques of Rs. 50,000 and above presented in CTS clearing from January 01, 2021. RBI had recommended that availing this facility is at the account holder’s discretion and banks may consider making it mandatory for cheques of Rs. 5 Lakh and above. 

The cheques that are registered in the PPS will only be accepted under the dispute resolution mechanism. 

Earlier, the mandatory submission of cheque details in PPS was set at Rs 10 Lakh & above.  

Dalmia Bharat Launches ‘Homemaker’ - An Inspiring Digital Campaign Celebrating International Women’s Day

Encourages Indian women to join as the ‘homemaker’ of the construction industry  

Links: YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter,Instagram 

Dalmia Bharat Limited, leading Indian cement company, launched a thought-provoking digital campaign called ‘Homemaker’ commemorating International Women’s Day. The Indian construction and real estate sector employ around 57 million workers, out of which only 12% or 7 million are women. No more than 1.4% are engaged in technical and managerial roles as architects, civil engineers, supervisor etc and less than 2% in leadership positions. Emphasizing the disparity and gender-ratio gap in this sector, Dalmia Bharat is pioneering the initiative to encourage women across India to join the construction industry in crucial roles.  

The online campaign centres around a play on the word ‘Homemaker’ and the difference between its literal and conventional meaning. Normally the word ‘Homemaker’ is associated with stay-at-home mothers or housewives. However, the campaign focuses on interpreting the word literally to mean someone who builds homes. Through this campaign, Dalmia Bharat aims to highlight the gender ratio skew in the business and wants to lead the change in perception, showcasing women as equally skilled members of this fraternity.  

The digital campaign will be activated through a series of teasers, testimonials, and a short film. Tagged as Because I'm that woman who chooses to be a #homemaker, the short film showcases how women in the construction industry are building their own destiny while encountering constant stereotypes. Initially it will seem that a woman is being portrayed as a homemaker, but there will be a twist towards the end showing her as the actual engineer, contractor, architect of homes - the actual 'homemaker'.  Targeted at Tier I and Tier II audience, the Women’s Day campaign will aim to reach out to a larger talent pool, potential employees, and educational institutes. The campaign will run across six key digital platforms – LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and WhatsApp till March 2023. 

Commenting on the marketing campaign, DBL spokesperson said, “Traditionally, the construction industry is a male dominated field and only 12% women are part of this workforce in India. It remains an uncommon choice for women professionally due to the typecast and lack of opportunities. On Women’s Day we want to amplify our intent for the need to bring about a paradigm shift in this industry. We hope the campaign can sensitize and encourage women to explore and consider opportunities in our industry and company.” 

Honda Cars India Launches “New City And New City e:HEV” In India

Highlights

Revolutionizes Safe Driving experience with Advanced Driver Assist System ‘Honda Sensing’ 

New Front Grille, newly designed Front and Rear bumper & Alloy wheels offer an enhanced sporty style to the New City 

Introduction of cutting-edge Honda Sensing technology in New City (Petrol) along with standard application in New City e:HEV  

Obsidian Blue Pearl, a brand-new addition to Honda's fascinating distinctive colour palette 

New features – Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Wireless Charger, Rain Sensing Auto Wiper, PM 2.5 Cabin Airfilter 

Expansion of City e:HEV variant line-up with addition of New ‘V’ grade along with top end ZX grade  

Introduction of new SV grade in City (Petrol) along with existing V, VX and ZX variants 

BS-6 RDE compliant on E5 Fuel 

E20 material compatible.  

Honda Cars India Ltd, a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India launched the “New City (Petrol) and New City e:HEV” in the Indian market with sporty exterior styling, elegant interior enhancements and introduction of new features for advanced safety, connectivity and convenience. Both the models are BS-6 RDE compliant on E5 fuel and E20 material compatible. 

Commenting on the launch of the New Honda City, Mr Takuya Tsumura, President & CEO, Honda Cars India Ltd. said “Honda City has been our strongest pillar of business, defining the mid-size sedan segment in India and has achieved immense success during its 25-year glorious legacy.  With India as the lead market for the model, we are excited to introduce the New City with sportier new look and enhanced new features for advanced safety, connectivity and convenience. We are confident that our esteemed customers who are increasingly prioritising Safety and Eco-friendliness in their vehicle choice will appreciate the New City.  The expansion of Honda Sensing application in New City Petrol line-up and new grade introduction for City e:HEV is aligned with Honda’s global vision to promote safety, environment friendly and fuel-efficient vehicles that meet the changing needs and preferences of today's consumers.”  

The new City gets sporty and stylish new looks with a New Sporty Front Grille with Diamond chequered flag pattern, newly designed Front Bumper with Carbon wrapped Lower Molding, Sporty Fog Lamp Garnish, New Rear Bumper with Sporty Carbon-Wrapped Diffuser, Body coloured Sporty Trunk Lip Spoiler and newly designed R16 Dual-Tone Diamond-Cut Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels. A brand-new addition to the New City's fascinating and distinctive colour palette is the Obsidian Blue Pearl colour.  

 In line with Honda’s Global Safety Vision to strive for Zero Collision Fatalities involving Honda vehicles by 2050, the New City (Petrol) now comes with Honda Sensing – an advanced driver assist safety technology that alerts the driver to minimize risk of accidents and in some cases intervene to mitigate a collision or lessen its severity. The City e:HEV which already comes with Honda Sensing, will have additional feature of "Low-Speed Follow" in Adaptive Cruise Control function that helps to maintain safe distance from the preceding vehicle while driving at low speeds/ stop and go traffic. Another new feature ‘Lead Car Departure Notification System’ has been added in Honda Sensing suite of safety features in both City (petrol) and City e:HEV that informs the driver with visual and audible alerts when the preceding vehicle starts moving in situations like Traffic Lights junctions.   

The Honda Sensing uses a high-performance front camera with a wide-angle, far-reaching detection system to scan the road ahead and alert the driver to minimize risk of accidents and offer a safer driving experience. Honda Sensing signature safety features include 

o   Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) 

o   Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow* (*New Introduction in City e:HEV) 

o   Road Departure Mitigation System 

o   Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) 

o   Lead Car Departure Notification System (New) 

o   Auto High-Beam 

The interior of the New City packs a plush, premium and spacious cabin with Two-Tone Beige & Black Interiors in Petrol variants and Luxurious Two-Tone Ivory & Black Interior Colour Theme in City e:HEV. Introduction of new advanced connectivity features like Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Improved Infotainment System with new background & colours, Remote control operation via Smart Phone Application, Improved Rear Camera, Wireless Charger, Rain Sensing Auto Wiper add to the appeal and convenience for the customers. Feeling of luxury in the cabin at night has been further enhanced with Ambient Lighting introduced in Front Door Inner Handle and Front Door pockets. The brightness can be adjusted through the meter illumination control switch, or turned off upon users’ requirements. The City e:HEV gets a new Carbon Fibre pattern Instrument Panel Assistant side Garnish Finish, Piano Black Surround Finish on All AC Vents and Piano Black Garnish on Steering Wheel. 

The company has expanded the City e:HEV range with a new ‘V’ grade in addition to the existing top grade ‘ZX’ to provide customers with more choice and experience of this advanced self-charging strong hybrid electric technology. The New City (Petrol) will also have a new entry ‘SV’ grade for wider set of customers looking to upgrade to the City brand. 

The New City (Petrol) comes with 1.5L i-VTEC DOHC engine with Variable Timing Control (VTC) to deliver high fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and spirited driving performance. This high-performance engine delivers 89 kw (121PS) @6600 rpm power and 145 Nm@4300 rpm torque, with quicker torque increase at lower engine speed. It has been mated to a 6-speed Manual Transmission and 7- speed CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) offering impressive fuel efficiency of 17.8 kmpl and 18.4 kmpl respectively*. 

The New City e:HEV features Honda’s unique self-charging and highly efficient Two motor e-CVT hybrid system connected to a smooth 1.5-litre Atkinson-Cycle DOHC i-VTEC petrol engine, Intelligent Power Unit (IPU) with advanced Lithium-ion Battery and an Engine linked direct coupling Clutch. The e:HEV electric-hybrid system uses three driving modes - EV Drive, Hybrid Drive and Engine Drive, along with Regeneration mode during deceleration. A clever Power Control Unit ensures harmony between the various system components to provide an energetic response, seamlessly and automatically switching between three modes based on various driving situations.  

The City e:HEV harnesses any electrical energy through braking and self-charges the Lithium Ion battery pack with no need to manually charge the battery. The Deceleration Selector lets the driver change the deceleration to 3 levels without stepping on brake pedal while still maintaining good vehicle control and fuel efficiency. This strong hybrid electric system produces System Combined Max Power of 126 PS, Outstanding Fuel Efficiency of 27.13 km/l and Maximum motor torque of 253 Nm @ 0 - 3,000 rpm*. With the Electric Servo Brake, Electric Regenerative Braking in New City e:HEV combines with Hydraulic Braking to bring the vehicle to a quick stop, while self-charging the Lithium-Ion battery pack. 

The New City features host of advanced equipment including 20.3 cm Advanced Touchscreen Display Audio which connects with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Web Link smart connectivity, 8 speakers premium surround sound system, One- Touch Electric Sunroof, Ambient Lighting and LED Interior Lamps, Steering Mounted Paddle Shifters for CVT. A 17.7cm HD full color TFT meter with Multi-function driver information interface offer Honda Sensing support, various other alerts/ warnings, G-meter, Digital Speed, Cruise Control display and Power flow meters (in case of e:HEV). An easy to operate Electric Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Brake Hold that engages parking brake with a single switch, has been adopted for the City e:HEV which eliminates the need for a brake lever and also lets the center console to be utilized more effectively for placing small items pocket tissue, smartphone or a small tablet in the Utility Tray.   

The New City Petrol and New City e:HEV comes fully equipped with host of safety technologies, active and passive safety features like Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™)  body structure,  AVAS (Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System) at low speed EV Mode (in City e:HEV), 6 Airbags, Honda Lane-Watch, Multi-angle Rear view Camera, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System with Deflation Warning, Vehicle Stability Assist with Agile Handling Assist, Hill Start Assist, ISOFIX compatible Rear Side Seats with Lower Anchorage & Top Tether, Immobilizer with anti-theft alarm and many more. 

The New City comes equipped with 37 Honda Connect features and comes with 5-year free subscription. In order to enhance Connected car experience, Honda Connect works with smart watch devices, Alexa remote capability and OK Google. With smartwatch connectivity, the car can be remotely controlled for enhanced convenience and user can always stay up-to-date with important notifications.  

The New City (Petrol) comes in four grades SV, V , VX and ZX with a choice in Manual or CVT transmission in V, VX and ZX. The New City e:HEV comes in V and ZX grade.  

The New City will be available with a choice of 6 colour options – Obsidian Blue Pearl (New), Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Modern Steel Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic. 

The New City and e:HEV  will offer complete peace of mind with 3-year Unlimited kilometers warranty as standard benefit to the customer. The customers can also opt for Extended Warranty upto 5 years and Anytime Warranty upto 10 years from the date of car purchase. The warranty available on Lithium-ion Battery will be 8-year or 160,000 Km (whichever comes first) from the date of car purchase. 

 TV Commercial: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s2hVxtfJSKLFPCVGapFGGPbivEpUhItf/view?usp=share_link 

Kotak White Credit Card Is The Presenting Sponsor For The Backstreet Boys’ DNA India Tour

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (“KMBL”/“Kotak”) today announced Kotak White Credit Card’s tie-up as Presenting Sponsor for The Backstreet Boys: DNA World Tour in India.

Under this partnership, all Kotak Credit Card holders will get an exclusive 48 hour access to the pre-sale of concert tickets from 12 PM on 6th March. General sale of tickets opens at 4 PM on 8th March.

Over and above the exclusive access, Kotak White and White Reserve Credit card customers shall also enjoy a 25% off, up to a maximum of Rs 7500, on the concert tickets. Given the expected high demand, this benefit shall be offered on a first come-first serve basis.

Elizabeth Venkatraman, Joint President – Marketing & Alliances, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. said, "At Kotak, we observed that there is an overall increase in interest in the music genre among our customers. Hence, we responded to this trend by actively associating ourselves with musical events, and offer unique experiences to our valued customers. We are excited about Backstreet Boys' DNA India Tour and the band's long-awaited return to India after 13 years. We are happy to curate exclusive benefits for our credit card holders, and we hope that they avail the benefits and enjoy this event to the fullest."

Kotak Credit Card customers can register for the tickets to the event, clicking the below link:

https://in.bookmyshow.com/mumbai/events/backstreet-boys-dna-world-tour/ET00352578

About the DNA India Tour:

The Backstreet Boys are returning to India after 13 years with their ‘DNA India Tour’ in May. This two-city tour will take place at Mumbai’s Jio World Gardens and in New Delhi at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, on May 4 and 5, respectively. BookMyShow, India's leading entertainment destination, along with Live Nation, is bringing the Backstreet Boys to India. Registrations for the much-awaited concert are now live exclusively on their platform. However, ticket details have not been announced yet.

About Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited:

Established in 1985, Kotak Mahindra Group is one of India's leading financial services conglomerates. In February 2003, Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd. (KMFL), the Group's flagship company, received banking license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), becoming the first non-banking finance company in India to convert into a bank - Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.

The Bank has four Strategic Business Units – Consumer Banking, Corporate Banking, Commercial Banking and Treasury, which cater to retail and corporate customers across urban and rural India. The premise of Kotak Mahindra Group’s business model is concentrated India, diversified financial services. The bold vision that underscores the Group’s growth is an inclusive one, with a host of products and services designed to address the needs of the unbanked and insufficiently banked. As on 31st December, 2022, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd has a national footprint of 1,752 branches and 2,814 ATMs, and branches in GIFT City and DIFC (Dubai). For more information, visit the company’s website at https://www.kotak.com/.