BenQ Unveils Groundbreaking ScreenBar Halo - Revolutionizing Workspace Lighting For Enhanced

BenQ, a leading provider of advanced display technology solutions has launched the ScreenBar Halo, the ultimate desk companion that revolutionizes your workspace lighting, delivering a new era of clarity and comfort. This innovation not only champions minimalist aesthetics to optimize desktop space but also effectively tackles the common issues of screen glare and eye discomfort associated with traditional desk lamps. The ScreenBar Halo boasts a comprehensive array of features, including a multitude of ambient lighting modes, a wireless controller, and seamless adjustment of colour temperature and brightness. It is a meticulously crafted lighting solution aimed at mitigating eye strain and enhancing work efficiency.

The ScreenBar Halo is an innovative desk lighting solution designed for optimal eye comfort and enhanced productivity. Its unique asymmetrical lighting technology precisely directs light to your workspace, reducing screen glare and eye strain by up to 82% compared to traditional desk lamps. The innovative patented clamp ensures a solid connection to both flat and curved monitors, transforming it into an intelligent lamp with space-saving, anti-slip technology. It can also automatically adjust the brightness to meet the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 500 lux standards.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rajeev Singh, Managing Director, BenQ India & South Asia, said, “At BenQ, our unwavering commitment to enhancing user experiences and pushing the boundaries of innovation is evident in the ScreenBar Halo. It redefines how we illuminate our workspaces; this revolutionary lighting solution embodies our dedication to providing optimal eye comfort and productivity. With its unique asymmetrical lighting, versatile features, and smart wireless controller with intuitive controls, we believe the ScreenBar Halo will set a new standard for workspace lighting, making it an indispensable tool for professionals and enthusiasts alike”

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

* Adaptable Lighting Modes: ScreenBar Halo offers three distinct lighting modes tailored for various scenarios. The Precise Front Light keeps your focus on work, while the Immersive Back Light enhances leisure and entertainment. Front-and-back lights provide comprehensive eye-care illumination.

* Convenience at your fingertips: The ScreenBar Halo comes with a convenient and easy-to-use intuitive wireless controller that allows users to customize the lighting of their ScreenBar Halo monitor light to suit their needs.

* Precision Eye Comfort: The ScreenBar Halo brings a groundbreaking shift to workspace lighting through its distinctive asymmetrical lighting design, accurately channelling light to the required workspace, preventing screen glare, and decreasing eye strain. Laboratory experiments have unveiled a remarkable 82% decrease in screen glare when compared to conventional desk lamps.

* Customizable Color Temperatures: ScreenBar Halo boasts personalized lighting with adjustable colour temperatures, ranging from warm (2700K) to cool (6500K), catering to your specific work and relaxation needs. It also comes with a built-in light sensor which automatically detects the ambient light and adjusts the brightness automatically.

 * Effortless Setup and Versatile Functionality: The patented clamp guarantees a secure connection to your monitor, whether it's flat or curved, even in busy settings. It automatically senses ambient light sources to meet the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 500 lux brightness standards. The wireless controller streamlines adjustments, ensuring a smooth workflow.

The BenQ ScreenBar Halo is now available for purchase at the BenQ online brand store and on Amazon at an MRP of Rs.19,990. This Diwali, illuminate your desk setup with ScreenBar Halo at a festive period offer of Rs.15,990; For more information about the ScreenBar Halo, please visit BenQ India's official website.

About BenQ Corporation

Founded on the corporate vision of “Bringing Enjoyment ‘N’ Quality to Life”, BenQ Corporation is a world-leading human technology and solutions provider aiming to elevate and enrich every aspect of consumers’ lives. To realize this vision, the company focuses on the aspects that matter most to people today – lifestyle, business, healthcare, and education – with the hope of providing people with the means to live better, increase efficiency, feel healthier and enhance learning. Such means include a delightful broad portfolio of people-driven products and embedded technologies spanning digital projectors, monitors, interactive large-format displays, and lighting solutions. Because it matters.  

About BenQ Group

The BenQ Group is a $25+ billion powerhouse comprised of nearly 20 independent companies operating in over 30 countries across numerous industries with a combined workforce of over 100,000 employees.  Each Group member is a recognized leader in its field, contributing to the BenQ Group’s vast resources, broad R&D, and distinct strategic strengths.  By leveraging each company’s vertical specialization to create true scale across horizontal markets, the BenQ Group controls a highly efficient value chain with the unrivalled ability to deliver critical components and world-class solutions in the following industries: TFT-LCD, green energy, fine chemicals, and advanced materials, lighting, IC design, precision components, system integration, branded business, and service.  The Group is committed to profitable and sustainable businesses that share its long-standing vision of Bringing Enjoyment ‘N’ Quality to Life.

The BenQ Group companies are BenQ Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation (world’s top manufacturer of large-size TFT-LCD panels), Qisda Corporation, Darfon Electronics Corporation, BenQ ESCO Corp., BenQ Materials Corp., BenQ Guru Corp., BenQ Medical Center, BenQ Medical Technology Corp., BenQ AB DentCare Corp., BriView Co., Ltd., Daxin Materials Corp., Dazzo Technology Corp., Forhouse Corp., Lextar Electronics Corp., LILY Medical Corp., and Raydium Semiconductor Corp.

Dharmendra Pradhan Felicitates Winners Of WorldSkills Competition 2022, Launches IndiaSkills 2023-24

Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship felicitated 18 candidates from India, applauding their outstanding talents and skills displayed at the World Skills Competition 2022 Special Edition. India participated in 50 skills and secured 11th position with 2 Silver Medals, 3 Bronze Medals and 13 Medallion for Excellence. The winners and their expert trainers were honoured with certificates and cash prizes during a grand event.

The Hon’ble Minister, Shri Pradhan also took this momentous occasion to announce the commencement of IndiaSkills 2023-24, the nation's most significant and awaited National Skill Competition. With this, the candidates can enrol themselves on Skill India Digital platform. The event was graced by Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar, Chairman UGC, Shri Krishna Kumar Dwivedi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Prof. T. G Sitharam, Chairman AICTE, Ms Trishaljit Sethi, Director General (Training), and Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC and MD, NSDC International.

WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition was the official replacement for WorldSkills Shanghai 2022, cancelled in May due to the pandemic. Deviating from its original format, the skill competitions were held over 12 weeks in 15 countries and regions between 7 September and 26 November 2022.

Winners of Silver Medals were rewarded with the cash prize of Rs. 8 lakh, while their experts received Rs. 3 lakh. The Bronze category winners were presented with Rs. 6 lakh, and their experts with Rs. 2 lakh. The candidates and experts who received the Medallion for Excellence were rewarded with cash prizes of Rs. 2 lakh and Rs. 1 lakh, respectively.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship said, “Under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, we have been giving equal importance to competencies, applied knowledge, and hands-on training to lead in the 21st century. The skill competitions represent a key component of our skilling system, enhancing the employability and market acceptance of India's youth, who play a pivotal role in nation-building. With the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 formalising the integration of skill development with education, I am confident that MSDE will broaden the canvas of India's participation in WorldSkills 2023-24 and finish within the top 10 positions. I urge industry, academia, and policymakers to work together and make skill development a jan-andolan (people's movement) for realizing the vision of making India a developed nation by 2047.”

At the event, the winners also shared their inspiring stories of how they fought against all odds, including the deadly pandemic, to travel to foreign countries and compete against the world’s best candidates in their respective trades, displaying unwavering determination and an undying passion. Their exuberance and enthusiasm have not only been a source of inspiration but also a driving force to encourage others to compete at both the state and national levels.

The 46th WorldSkills was originally planned for 2021 and was postponed in 2020 due to the pandemic. The special edition welcomed more than 400,000 visitors, over 84 days at 29 separate events. Almost 1,000 Competitors from 56 Member countries and regions competed in 62 skill competitions.

India participated in 50 skills with 56 competitors and 50 experts and witnessed 19% of female participation in skills which were traditionally performed by men like welding, plumbing and heating, CNC Milling, CNC Turning, Electronics, and Bricklaying. This is in alignment with Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of harnessing Nari Shakti for the development of the nation.

Team India also participated in six new future skills listed as under Industry 4.0, Robot System Integration, Additive Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Mobile Applications Development, Digital Construction.

Furthermore, the transition from 39th position in World Skills Competition 2011 to 11th position in 2022 reflects the evolving need for multi-industry training among youth to broaden the horizons of their careers and equip the workforce with diverse skill sets to increase their employability in the current job market. Skill competitions are also breaking the gender barrier and significant number of female participations in skills traditionally performed by men like welding, plumbing & heating, CNC Milling, CNC Turning, Electronics, Bricklaying, Renewable Energy, Industry 4.0, Mechatronics, and Robot System Integration.

Additionally, the launch of India Skills Competition 2023-24 meets the aspiration of young India by promoting global standards of skills, providing competitiveness, and encouraging innovation. The competition will be held in more than 15 sectors including automotive, electronics, green jobs and manufacturing with competitors competing in trades like Autobody Repair, CNC Milling, Additive Manufacturing, Robot System Integration, Water Technology, and Renewable Energy.

Skill championships like WorldSkills or IndiaSkills are instrumental in advancing the careers of emerging professionals by offering them a platform to display their skills with perfection. It also facilitates cooperation among governments, industry, and academia to close the skill gap and prepare the youth for the ever-evolving job market. Going forward, such endeavours will be able to help the Indian youth attain world-class standards of competence, excellence, and productivity.

CityKart Celebrates Remarkable Growth In India, Eyes INR 100 Crores Investment & 25-30 New Stores By End Of FY 23-24

* The customer-centric & employee-friendly brand is leading by example through its permanent & temporary employment drives in India .

* It is also promoting a diversification ratio of approximately 15-20% to foster a dynamic & inclusive work environment.

CityKart, India's leading value retail chain, is thrilled to announce that it has attained remarkable growth and success in the Indian market, with the shopping platform eying an investment of up to INR 100 crores across India. Moreover, Citykart is all set to witness the opening up of 25-30 stores by end of FY 23-24, with the significant investment also contributing to the employment of 700-1000. 

The multi-faceted brand boasts a very impressive and diverse talent pool in India, with the current employee strength for each store standing more than 30-35 individuals. It stands as a customer-centric and employee-friendly retail destination, as it takes immense pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment, promoting a diversification ratio of gender equality approximately 15-20%.

Having raised INR 105 crores to date for the expansion plan of attaining 300 stores by 2026, CityKart is aiming to capture a significant market share and become a bustling shopping hub for residents and fashion enthusiasts. Currently, it is operating 95 stores in 73 cities across 8 states.

Ritesh Rathi, COO, Citykart said, "We are thrilled to have experienced such tremendous growth and success in the Tier 2 and Tier 3 market. The  overwhelming response and acceptance  that we have received from our customers  has encouraged the entire Citykart team to expand our store presence and product offerings. We remain committed to providing an unmatched shopping experience, and we look forward to continuing to create an atmosphere that brings joy and celebration to our customers in India." 

Owing to its tremendous experience, CityKart has become a go-to shopping destination for men's, women's, and kids' apparel, Home Furnishing, and accessories, thereby capturing the hearts of residents and experiencing exponential growth in the region. Ever since entering the market, the company has witnessed spectacular expansion, with its dedication to community engagement and its unique value proposition perfectly resonating with customers and further propelling its successful journey in the city. The brand’s lineup includes Athiya, Nimes, Fumee, and Remise, each catering to specific fashion preferences.

Citykart is currently active in eight states and recently launched their 94th store in the country and the first store in West Bengal by opening a store at Kanchrapara (approx.30 km from Kolkata)  West Bengal. Furthermore, the company is planning to launch 9 more stores including the 100th store in Bihar and it will be the largest store in Bettiah spanning an impressive 17,000 sq feet. Anticipating a significant influx of customers during the festive, wedding, and winter seasons, the company is gearing up for an exciting period of growth and opportunity. 

Hero MotoCorp Lights Up The Festive Season With 2nd Edition Of 'Grand Indian Festival Of Trust'

Adding cheer to the festive season, Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters today announced the second edition of Hero GIFT - the Grand Indian Festival of Trust.

The GIFT program encompasses new model refreshes, eye-catching color schemes, exciting benefits*, finance schemes* and much more.

First launched in the year 2022, the Hero GIFT program embodies unbridled celebrations with refined modern traditions. The theme for the mega campaign this year is ‘Iss Tyohar, Nayi Raftaar’ which reflects the positive sentiments of the Indian families who are gearing up to celebrate the festival with excitement and optimism.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Ranjivjit Singh, Chief Business Officer, India Business Unit, Hero MotoCorp said, “The Hero GIFT program is a gesture of gratitude to commemorate the unwavering trust that customers have reposed on us. As a much-loved household brand in the country, Hero MotoCorp takes pride in bringing the best for our customers. Through the GIFT program, we aim to offer an exciting range of motorcycles and scooters with attractive finance schemes and low interest rates that will empower the customers to bring home iconic Hero products.”

This program will feature a host of exciting colour schemes from Hero MotoCorp’s portfolio, including Hero Xoom LX in Pearl White Silver, Pleasure LX in Matte Vernier Grey, and Pleasure CX in Teal Blue and Matte Black trims. The Pleasure VX will be available in all new Matte Black and Pearl Silver White trims while the customers will be able to take home the Nexus Blue, Pearl Silver White, and Noble Red editions of the Destini Prime and the Destini XTEC in Pearl Silver White color trim.

The festive season will also see the introduction of all new Canvas stripe trims for the HF Deluxe, new Matt Nexus Blue trim for the Super Splendor XTEC, and all new trims for the Splendor+ and Splendor+ XTEC. Passion+ and Passion XTEC will be available in Black Grey and Matte Axis Grey trims respectively.

Hero MotoCorp will also offer several new benefits like cash bonus upto 5500 INR* and exchange bonus upto 3000 INR* and exciting finance scheme of Buy Now, Pay in 2024. Customers will also have an opportunity to secure loans at a low-interest rate of 6.99%, free from hypothecation fees, and benefiting from Aadhar-based loans and convenient cash EMIs.

Hero MotoCorp has also planned a pan-India 360-degree campaign on TV, Print, Digital and OOH to promote the GIFT 2023 program. Adding to the celebratory mood of the cricket season, the campaign will also feature on TV broadcast of the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

About Hero GIFT

Hero GIFT represents a thoughtful, intricate insignia of festivals celebrated in the country. The youthful, vibrant logo has enabled the company to reflect the uniqueness of each festival using distinctive, colorful motifs showcasing the diversity of celebrations in India..

Ajax Engineering In Collaboration With Government Empowers Communities Through Free Health Assessment Camps

Ajax Engineering, India's leading manufacturer of concrete equipment’s, recently organized a medical camp under the Ayushman Bhava program. The company has always prioritized the health and safety of its employees, and it extends this commitment to the communities it operates in. In addition to this Ajax Engineering actively supports projects focused on skill-building, education and health under its’ CSR initiatives.

Thus, the medical camp was conducted in partnership at Bashettihalli old government school, Namma clinic campus. The event provided the local community with access to a wide range of medical check-ups conducted by specialist doctors, including physicians, gynaecologists, dentists, orthopaedists, dermatologists and general surgeons.  In total, approximately 341 patients benefited from these services.

Additionally, the registration and distribution of Ayushman cards, a crucial aspect of the program, were carried out. The Ayushman card grants families with an income ranging from 1.8 to 3 lakh the privilege of availing free medical benefits. These benefits encompass medical examinations, treatments, consultations, and hospitalization expenses.

Commenting on this activity, Mr. Joseph Peeris, CHRO said, "At Ajax Engineering, we firmly believe in giving back to the communities in which we operate. Ensuring that low-income families can access timely medical facilities to address health concerns before they become severe is of paramount importance. We wholeheartedly support this government initiative and are proud to be partners in this endeavour."

One of the goals of this initiative is to distribute Ayushman cards to all eligible beneficiaries enrolled under the PM-JAY scheme, making essential health services accessible to a broader audience. Through this program, efforts are made to raise awareness and disseminate information regarding health-seeking behaviour and the benefits available through various Ministry schemes and programs, creating an Information, Education & Communication (IEC) platform for the target audience.

Ajax Engineering’s corporate social responsibility efforts also include the donation of two classroom buildings at the Govt. Primary School, Bashettihally, Doddaballapur through Ajax Charitable Trust. Additionally Ajax School of Concrete was also established to build the technical skills of youth and help them gain employment opportunities.

About Ajax Engineering:

AJAX is a renowned concreting equipment player, excelling in engineering expertise and exceptional after-sales support. Established in 1992, it has become the global leader in Self-Loading Concrete Mixers. Headquartered in Bangalore, AJAX operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Doddaballapur and Gowribidanur. With a widespread presence across 100 touch points worldwide, AJAX ensures comprehensive sales and after-sales support. Its distribution network spans Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mozambique, Philippines, Kenya, Tunisia, UAE, Vietnam, Cambodia, Oman, Uganda, and Egypt. Adapting to customer needs, AJAX strives to be the most customer-centric organization, offering end-to-end solutions for production, transport, placement, and pavement. Its product range includes Self-loading concrete mixers, Concrete batching plants, Transit mixers, Stationary pumps, Boom pumps, Self-propelled boom pumps, and Slip-form pavers. AJAX's strength lies in technology, blending engineering knowledge with effective customer relationship management for unparalleled customer value creation.

Vitesco Technologies And Infineon Intensify Partnership For More Efficiency In e-Mobility

* Vitesco Technologies and Infineon Technologies intensify long-time partnership, sign agreement on planned sales volume of more than one billion euros 

* Joint objective is to further improve efficiency and system costs for electrified vehicles 

Vitesco Technologies uses high-performance microcontrollers from Infineon in its electronic systems for new vehicle E/E architectures 

Securing strategically important components for the electromobility transformation 

Vitesco Technologies, a leading international manufacturer of modern drive technologies and electrification solutions, and Infineon Technologies AG, worldwide leading vendor of automotive semiconductors, are strengthening their long-time partnership. Vitesco Technologies will use the AURIX™ TC4x microcontroller family from Infineon in its next generation of master and zone controllers for electric-electronic vehicle architectures (E/E architectures) as well as in its new electrification system solutions. The multi-year agreement takes effect starting in 2027. The order volume is planned to reach more than one billion euros. The companies intend to work together to further improve the efficiency and system costs of future electrified vehicles while taking functional safety and cybersecurity in compliance with ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434 into account. The intensified partnership guarantees Vitesco Technologies a long-term supply of important components for the transformation of the automotive industry to electromobility. At the same time the company will benefit from the broad high-performance product portfolio of the microcontroller family AURIX, from Infineon's system expertise and from the company's investments in manufacturing capacities for increased supply reliability. 

"Microcontrollers are core components in our electronic systems. Our partnership with Infineon gives us the tremendous advantage of being able to define at an early stage the properties and capabilities that the future automotive microcontrollers will have. This allows us to help proactively shape the path leading to the software-defined vehicle of tomorrow," says Thomas Stierle, member of the Executive Board and head of the Electrification Solutions division at Vitesco Technologies. 

"The system know-how and expertise of leading innovation drivers like Vitesco Technologies are helping establish our microcontroller family AURIX TC4x as an important component in the development of the next generation of E/E architectures," says Peter Schiefer, President of Infineon's Automotive Division. "We are proud to further intensify our collaboration with Vitesco Technologies and to work together on the future of mobility." 

Microcontrollers are key components in the automotive industry, controlling and monitoring a wide variety of systems in the automobile such as electric powertrain, E/E architecture, ADAS, radar and chassis. The AURIX TC4x microcontrollers from Infineon combine power and performance enhancements with the latest trends in the fields of virtualization, AI-based modeling, functional safety, cybersecurity and network functions and pave the way for new E/E architectures as well as the next generation of software defined vehicles. 

Bengaluru Records An Increase In Residential Demand (13.5% QoQ) In 2023: Magicbricks PropIndex (July-September 2023)

* Whitefield emerged as the most preferred residential area 

* Average property rates increased 3.8% QoQ 

Magicbricks PropIndex Report (July-September 2023) revealed that residential demand (searches) in Bengaluru increased 13.5% QoQ. For the third time in a row this year, Bengaluru secured its spot in the top 5 cities where residential demand increased sharply QoQ. At the same time, the supply (listings) reduced 9.3% QoQ, increasing the average residential prices 3.8% QoQ.  

The report further revealed that 3BHK configurations gained the highest traction, commanding a share of 51% in the total residential demand during this quarter and a 44% share in the total supply. This was followed by 2BHK configurations which held a 32% share of the demand and 42% of the supply in the city. Meanwhile, Whitefield emerged as the most preferred residential locality in Bengaluru. 

Elaborating on the trends, Sudhir Pai, CEO, Magicbricks commented, “While the growing residential demand underscores the strong sentiment towards real estate in India, the reducing supply can be attributed to various reasons such as focus on completion of under-construction projects. However, as we reflect on the impact of macro tailwinds, including the recently concluded G20 summit and the approaching festive season, it is evident that a wave of optimism is building, poised to propel the real estate sector forward in the coming months. We expect this upward trajectory to encourage potential investors who were previously on the fence.”.” 

The report also highlighted that the average rates of ready-to-move and under-construction properties increased 4.8% and 1.8% QoQ, respectively. 

(https://property.magicbricks.com/microsite/buy/propindex/pdf/jul-sep-2023/PropIndex-JAS-2023.pdf)  

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