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22 Nov

Non-metros use Smart Speakers for 2.5 hours daily

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A study titled ‘Understanding Smart Speaker Usage’ in non-metro cities collected inputs from over 1000 respondents. For Amazon India, the study was conducted by Karvy Insights. It reveals that Smart Speakers have already established an awareness of 54% across non-metro cities. Smart speakers are Wi-Fi speakers that can be controlled using voice. They are versatile and customers use them for different reasons. Respondents from cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, Patna, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Vishakhapatnam shared that on an average they use smart speakers for over 2.5 hours every day. 55% customers who use smart speaker felt they are able to…

22 Nov

Vi customers can now roll over unused data

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For the prepaid customers, Vi has added a huge bonus benefit of Weekend Rollover of data to all its existing Unlimited daily data quota packs starting at Rs 249. Now Vi prepaid customers can simply carry forward their unutilized data from the daily quota during the week and use it during the weekend. This will be applicable for customers doing unlimited recharges offering daily quota benefits of Rs 249 and above effective 19 October. This will also be available for all new customers who join Vi on select unlimited recharges with daily quota. This is a bonanza for customers who…

22 Nov

Price of the Ather 450 Plus slashed

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Ather Energy is guaranteeing a buyback for the Ather 450X at Rs 85,000, at the end of 3 years. Ather Energy is introducing this first-of-its-kind program in the EV category in India - an ‘Assured Buyback’ program for the Ather 450X. The buyback program is another bold move from Ather Energy, in its endeavour to accelerate EV adoption in the country. Ather Energy has also reduced the ex-showroom price of the Ather 450 Plus model, which can now be purchased at Rs 139,990. To reduce the overall cost of ownership of the Ather 450X, Bengaluru consumers can exchange their old…

22 Nov

Sany India’s steps to help its partners

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Sany India, a leading manufacturer of construction equipment & heavy machinery, has set a new example. When most of the companies across the world are forced to lay off their employees Sany India stands apart by announcing promotions and increments. The company has taken a slew of measures to help its partners. Sany India helped all its 35 dealers by implementing multiple initiatives to sustain and improve the cash flow for the dealer partners. This included an extension of credit period on all the receivables against the supply of construction equipment & its spare parts, extended warranty support to customers…

21 Nov

HBO gives series order for The Last of Us adaptation

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HBO has started developing a series adaptation of popular video game The Last of Us. In a statement, premium cable network announced that it has picked up the series which hails from Chernobyl creator Craig Mazin and the game’s writer and creative director Neil Druckmann. The show will be produced by HBO and Sony Pictures TV along with PlayStation Productions, Word Games and game developer Naughty Dog. The Last of Us, which was launched in 2013, takes place 20 years after modern civilisation has been destroyed. Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of…

21 Nov

Asit Kumarr Modi producer of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah tests positive for COVID-19

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Asit Kumarr Modi, best known for creating the popular SAB TV show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, has tested positive for COVID-19. Asit took to Twitter to share that after noticing a few coronavirus symptoms, he got himself tested and the report came positive. The producer added that he has isolated himself. His tweet read , “After some symptoms of COVID19,I got myself tested & Report came positive.I have isolated myself. I request who has come in my contact to be careful and follow the protocol. आप मेरी चिंता ना करें,आप के प्यार प्रार्थनाआशीर्वाद से मैं जल्दी ठीक हो जाऊँगा.आप…

21 Nov

Gionee launches Super Smartphone F8 Neo

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Bengaluru/ Guwahati, October 2020: Gionee launched an entry-level smartphone - Gionee F8 Neo on udaan. Gionee sold out this newly launched F8 Neo within one hour of the special preview sale on 18 October. The next round of sale will go live soon on udaan. The device is equipped with a single rear camera of 8 MP and a 5 MP front selfie shooter. This smartphone comes with a 5.45 inches LCD display and a powerful 3000mAh battery. The device is also loaded with other features such as Face Unlock, Slow Motion, Panorama, Night mode, Timelapse, Burst mode, QR code and…

21 Nov

Gas-O-Fast campaign with actor Biswanath Basu

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Gas-O-Fast has come up with a TVC and Digital campaign with Biswanath Basu, one of the famous Bengali film actors giving a message to celebrate non-stop with Gas-O-Fast, an effective solution to fight gas, acidity and indigestion. The brand has also come up with bumper advertisements campaigns on Durga Puja and Navratri which is in four languages - Bengali, Hindi, Gujarati and Marathi. The campaign comes up to celebrate Navratri and Durga Puja. A subsidiary of Delhi-based pharma and wellness company Mankind Pharma, Gas-O-Fast is known for its natural antacids. Mr. Joy Chatterjee, DGM, Mankind Pharma Limited said, “This pandemic…

21 Nov

Soha Ali Khan shares the right tips to stay healthy

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Not only during the testing times but also for the health during the festive season, it is important to stay fit and healthy, according to Soha Ali Khan. She gave a few tips for the health-conscious people. She said Almonds are one of her favourite snacks to munch on. They are loaded with nutrients including dietary fiber, vitamin E and vitamin B12. “Almonds are known to have satiating properties that promote feelings of fullness, so once you snack on a handful of almonds, they will keep you full for a while, preventing you from binging on unhealthy options. Almonds are…

21 Nov

FDC Limited launches PiFLU & Favenza

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New strength variants of Favipiravir brands ‘PiFLU’ and ‘Favenza’ have been launched by FDC Limited. These drugs are used to treat mild to moderate cases of COVID-19 in India. The 800mg version of the drugs will help reduce the number of tablets to be taken by any patient by 75%. Currently, patients are required to take 18 pills on the first day followed by 8 tablets every day for the next 13 days. Drug Controller General of India (DCGI)-approved Favipiravir is a broad-spectrum anti-viral agent and prevents viral replication. PiFLU and Favenza reduce progression to severe or critical conditions of…