iQOO Launches iQOO 3 – High-Performance 5G Smartphone powered by Snapdragon 865

• The all-new iQOO 3 supports 55W Super FlashCharge with a 4440mAh battery
• Enhance your gaming experience with dedicated Monster Touch buttons and 180Hz touch response rate running on the latest LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 Flash Storage
• Powered with 48MP AI Quad Rear Camera with 20X Digital Zoom
• Available on Flipkart and iqoo.com, from 12 noon on March 4, starting at INR 36,990

Mumbai, February 25, 2020: Bringing exceptional performance and revolutionary power, iQOO (i-koo) unveiled its first flagship smartphone of the year, iQOO 3 in India today. The iQOO 3 is powered with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor boasting of 5G capabilities. The brand, marking its entry into the country with the iQOO 3, forays into the premium smartphone segment addressing the needs of today’s data and performance hungry generation. 

The iQOO 3 is equipped with a power-packed 4440mAh battery with the latest 55W Super FlashCharge. The device takes the gaming experience to a whole new level by providing users with Monster Touch Buttons, 4D Game Vibration and smooth 180Hz Touch response rate. The smartphone sports a 48 MP AI Quad camera setup with 20X digital zoom with Super Anti shake feature using EIS. The device comes with segment first 8GB/12GB (LPDDR5) RAM and 128GB/256GB (UFS3.1 Flash Storage) ROM and will be available in three attractive color options - Quantum Silver, Tornado Black and Volcano Orange*. iQOO 3 will go on sale starting from March 4, 2020 at 12 noon on Flipkart and iqoo.com. The three variants are priced at INR 36,990 (8+128GB 4G), INR 39,990 (8+256GB 4G) and INR 44,990 (12+256GB 5G).

Consumers will also get an array of attractive offers* on the purchase of iQOO 3 including:

• Flat INR 3,000 off* on ICICI bank Credit Cards, Credit Card EMI and Debit Card EMI transactions
• No Cost EMI up to 12 Months on all major credit cards and Bajaj Finserv Cards
• Jio additional data benefits of INR 12,000

*terms and conditions apply

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Gagan Arora, Director-Marketing, iQOO India said, “We are excited to unveil our first flagship smartphone, iQOO 3 in India today. With iQOO 3, we have introduced industry’s latest innovations like 5G enabled Snapdragon 865 processor for tech-savvy buyers. iQOO 3 offers highly personalized, cutting-edge and innovative solutions that make it easy for users to get the most out of their device. Coupled with 4440mAh battery with best in segment 55W Super FlashCharge and Monster Touch Buttons, this monster device will appeal to our consumer with its sleek design, stunning colors and power packed features that will keep them going all day.”

Commenting on the partnership, Aditya Soni - Senior Director, Mobiles at Flipkart said, “At Flipkart, we are committed to bringing high-performance products to our consumers across the country, at great prices. iQOO 3 offer industry-defining features, giving customers a premium experience at a fantastic price. With this launch, we plan to build a strong portfolio in the smartphones category providing customers an unmatched shopping experience.”

Endless Performance

iQOO 3 is powered by the latest Snapdragon 865, which is a 7nm chipset and is equipped with the A77 architecture which can handle the most demanding tasks with great ease. It comes along with 8+126GB, 8+256GB and 12+256GB RAM ROM configuration. With this amazing hardware combination, say goodbye to lags and welcome seamless performance and multi-tasking.

The Future is Now

With 5G, a new decade of mobile innovation is going to begin. And to harness this new generation of connectivity, iQOO 3 comes equipped with the latest 5G technology. This new smartphone brings advanced communication quality and a smooth experience giving consumers the ability to experience next-generation speed and performance.

Monster Transfer 

iQOO 3 is India’s first device running on the latest LPDDR5 that improves speeds to 5500Mbps and reduces power consumption by 20%. Thanks to the UFS 3.1 storage, file transfer is improved by 137.2% (Sequential Read Speed) and 99.8% (Random Read Speed) compared to UFS 2.1.  Experience device to device data transfers like never before.

Unleash the Monster from Within

The iQOO UI with Monster mode has been designed for performance enthusiasts ensuring you never run out of Juice. With a massive 4440mAh battery, the iQOO 3 lasts long. Really long. Thanks to the 4440 mAh battery, User can enjoy 9 hours of game play or 16 hours of video streaming or 23 hours of talk-time. 

The all-new iQOO 3 also comes with the latest 55W Super FlashCharge Technology that can charge 50% of battery in just 15 minutes. Thanks to the L shaper Type-C Capsule Data Cable, users can enjoy their gaming experience without having to worry about how to hold the device whilst charging.

Monster Touch Buttons & 4D Game Vibration with Ultra-Game Mode

The Monster Touch Button, certified by US-Ergo for better grip and comfort, uses two pressure-sensitive buttons on the side frame helping users to achieve quick multi-finger operations in the game.

As mobile games become more processer-heavy and graphics-intensive, the best gaming experiences require top specs. iQOO 3 has the 180Hz Super Touch Response rate, which can improve the screen touch scan frequency by 50% from 120hz standard.

The Ultra Game Mode provides an uninterrupted gaming experience. It enables one to play e-sports like a pro by allocating system resources that prioritize your game performance. The iQOO 3 is also equipped with 4D gaming vibration that offers a delightful gaming experience with gaming countdown showing the precise show time so you are always ahead in the game. 

These incredible feature will enable you to have a gaming experience like never before.

Immersive viewing experience with Polar View Display

The iQOO 3 is equipped with a 16.36cm (6.44) E3 Super AMOLED display with HDR 10+ Standard Certification which supports HDR high dynamic range video content playback. The display houses a Super Small Front Camera (2.98mm) for an uninterrupted and immersive gaming and viewing experience.

Capture the World

The iQOO 3 packs a powerful quad-camera setup featuring a 48MP main camera, 13MP Telephoto -20X Zoom, 13MP super wide-angle camera and 2MP Bokeh camera. With 48 megapixels, the primary rear camera guarantees bright and vivid pictures in all situations. The iQOO 3 offers a level of performance that is unmatched by any smartphone camera ever created.

iQOO 3 is equipped with an innovative Super Video Stabilization using the EIS algorithm with an ultra-wide-angle lens. When recording a video, it can perform real-time image stabilization processing by cutting and processing the edges of the screen. The Super Steady video mode helps users effortlessly capture content by reducing video shake to ensure smooth, pro-level action videos.

Unparalleled Sound Quality

The device provides a supreme listening experience equipped with AK4377A Hi-Fi independent chip. This chip is a stereo 32VELVET high-quality audio DAC. In addition, iQOO 3 comes with a Hi-Res audio certification, bringing the true audio-visual experience to Hi-Fi enthusiasts.

Unlock in a blink

The device comes with a new In-Display Fingerprint sensor with GX Chip that helps unlock the device in 0.31sec when the screen is off

Product Specifications

General
Model Name	iQOO 3 5G/iQOO 3
Color	Quantum Silver, Tornado Black, Volcano Orange
SIM Type	Dual SIM
SIM Feature	Nano
OTG Compatible	Yes
Display Features
Display Size	16.36cm (6.44)
Resolution	2400*1080
Resolution Type	FHD+
Screen HDR	HDR 10+
Display Colors	16M
Graphics PPI	409
Bezel in mm	5.17mm (Lower)
Screen to body ratio	91.40%
Material display	Schott Xensation UP
Corning Gorilla Glass Gen (Back)	GG6
Super AMOLED(Yes/No)	Yes, Super AMOLED
Touch Screen type(Capacitive multi-touch, Capacitive Touch Screen, IPS Capacitive Touch Screen)	Capacitive Multi Touch Screen
OS and Processing Features
Operating System	iQOO UI 1.0 based on Android 10.0
Processor Type	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Processor Core	Octa Core
GPU	Adreno 650
Processor Clock Speed	2.8GHz*1 + 2.4GHz*3 + 1.8GHz*4
Operating Frequency	64Bit
Memory and Storage Features
Internal Storage	128GB/256GB (UFS3.1)
RAM	8GB/12GB (LPDDR5)
Expandable Storage	N/A
Camera Features
Primary Camera Available	Yes
Primary Camera	48MP + 13MP (Telephoto-20X Digital ZOOM) +13MP (Wide Angle)+ 2MP (Bokeh)
Primary Camera sensor brand and Model	Sony IMX582
EIS	YES
Primary Camera Aperture	48MP (f/1.79) + 13MP (f/2.46) +13MP (f/2.2)+ 2MP (f/2.4)
Flash	Yes
Primary Camera Features	Super night mode, Super Anti Shake, Portrait bokeh, Portrait light effects, AR stickers, Pose Master, AI Makeup, Super wide-angle (Photo+Video), Super macro, Portrait framing, AI HDR, SLO-MO, PRO Mode, Panorama, AI Scene Recognition, DOC, Take Photo, Video record and etc
Secondary Camera Available	Yes
Secondary Camera	16MP
Secondary Camera sensor brand and Model	Samsung S5K3P9SP04-FGX9
Secondary Camera Aperture	16MP f/2.45
Secondary Camera Features	Super night selfie, Portrait light effects (Portrait bokeh included), AR stickers, Pose Master, AI Makeup, AI HDR, Burst, Gender detection, Take Photo, Video record and etc
Flash	Screen Flash
HD Recording	Yes
Full HD Recording	Yes
Video Recording	Yes
Video Recording Resolution	Upto 4K 1080P 720P
Frame Rate	60fps (up to 4K)
Connectivity Features
Network Type	2G. 3G, 4G, 5G
2G GSM	B2/3/5/8
3G WCDMA	B1/2/4/5/8
4G TDD_LTE	B34/38/39/40/41
4G FDD_LTE	B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/25/26
4G+	B1/3/5/8/39/40/41/38
5G	N41/77/78
Dual Standby	Yes
Dual 4G	Yes
3G	Yes
Pre-installed Browser	iQOO Browser, Google Chrome
Bluetooth Support	Yes
Bluetooth Version	5.1
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi Version	WLAN 2.4G， WLAN 5.1G， WLAN 5.8G
Wi-Fi Hotspot	Yes
Type-C	Yes
USB Connectivity	USB 2.0
Audio Jack	3.5mm
Map Support	Yes
GPS Support	Yes
Standby Mode	Dual Sim Dual Standby
Other Details
Removable Battery	Non Removable battery
SMS	Yes
Sensors	Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity, E-compass and Gyroscope sensor
Other Features	Game Center , Ultra Game Mode,  Smart Split , Eye Protection Mode, Fun video
Pre-Installed Apps
Social Media Apps	Facebook, WhatsApp
Google Services	Play Store, Google, Chrome, Gmail, Map, YouTube, Drive, Play Music, Play Movie&TV, Duo, Photos, Google news
Others	Newspoint, Amazon, Paytm, Phonepe,UC browser, WPS office
App Clone	WhatsApp, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram
Social Media Apps	Facebook, WhatsApp
Multimedia Features
Audio Formats	AAC/AMR/MIDI/OGG/FLAC/WMA/WAV/APE/MP3
Video Formats	MP4,3GP,AVI
Battery and Power Features
Battery Capacity	4440mAh Type
Battery Type	Li-ion
Fast Charging	55W Super Flash Charge
Dimensions
Width	74.88mm
Height	9.16mm
length	158.51mm
Weight	214.5g
Material Handset	Glass (GG6- Back & Schott Xensation UP- Front)
SAR Value
Head	1.190W/kg
Body	0.590W/kg
Location
Location	GPS, GLONASS
Warranty
Warranty Summary	1 Year for handset & 6 months for in-box accessories

Ethnicity Brings You the Vibrance of Pushkar

Ethnicity brings to you - The Pushkar Collection, inspired by the dramatic collage of diversified pictures that bring alive the century old sprawling festivities of the Pushkar Mela.

Pushkar is an important pilgrimage destination which hosts the largest camel fair of India drawing tourists from across the globe. The abundance of colorful cultural themes from the mela, have inspired Ethnicity’s Pushkar Collection, making it a visual delight.

In the collection you will find splashes of yellow, pink, teal and orange that showcases the gradient of colours, reflecting the glorious state of Rajasthan. The floral designs, mirror work and embroideries in the range, pay homage to Rajasthani culture and gives you an essence of the vibrancy Pushkar has to offer.

Shop from Ethnicity’s Pushkar Collection at Ethnicity stores and www.ethnicity.in, to add to your wardrobe the melting pot of culture and contrast hues, that is Rajasthan.

"Neighbours" Marathi film unveils new poster featuring Chetan Chitnis and krutika Gaikwad.

Kalpana Rolling Pictures Production and  Mithuwala Productions 

Is all set to release there new movie "Neighbours" on 20th March, 2020.

Producer Hitesh Patel and Director Vinay Shrirang Gholap brings the story of two neighbours whose path towards each other will be surrounded by love and stars .

Starring

 Chetan Chitnis 

Krutika Gaikwad , Siddharth Bodke, Prasad Jawade, Shailesh Datar, Neha Bamb, Aditi Yewale.

 

The film is written and directed by Vinay Gholap .Dailogues by Hrushikesh koli & Vinay Gholap

DOP is Ashutosh Apte 

Music & Background Score By Nishaad 

Lyrics by Mangesh Kangane and movie is Edited by Guru Patil and Mahesh Killekar is all set to release on this 20th March all across Maharashtra.

Azent Overseas Education- Online offline EdTech Company; A venture of Atul Nishar now launches its Ahmedabad Centre

Popular Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar launched the centre
• State of the art tech driven advisory
• Students from across the country have benefited from Azent online offline counselling
• Education corporate which revolutionizes overseas education currently dominated by
unorganized players
• Extensive use of Data Mining, AI, Analytics to help students choose the right education
• Virtual Reality for students to experience campus environment

Mumbai/ Ahmedabad, 21 February 2020: Azent Overseas Education Limited, an online offline EdTech
Company founded by Atul Nishar (Founder, Hexaware Technologies Ltd and Aptech Ltd) and his daughter
Priyanka Nishar (Engineering Graduate from Cornell University and MBA from Harvard Business School)
announces the launch of its Ahmedabad Centre.
The extremely versatile and popular Bollywood actor and winner of Filmfare – Best Actor Critics 2020
award Bhumi Pednekar launched the centre.
Azent is a Public Limited company. Azent stands out as a Corporate, in an industry which is otherwise
dominated by unorganized players. With a planned investment of INR 250 Cr in cutting edge
technologies, building of products and offerings, acquisition and centre infrastructure, Azent seeks to
disrupt the overseas education advisory industry.
To study abroad is a life changing decision for Indian students and their families. They need impartial
guidance backed by a good knowledge base and up to date information. Azent aims to offer these to the
students by using modern technology like AI, data mining etc. Azent focuses on diverse offerings,
providing students the best possible admissions guidance, while keeping in mind their individual
strengths, to set them up for future success. Azent already has centres in Mumbai, Thane, Hyderabad,
Chennai and Bangalore running very successfully.
“We are delighted that Bhumi Pednekar has launched our Ahmedabad centre. Azent is a professionally
managed setup and gives unbiased and honest guidance to students that would help them get admission
in the best possible university and build better careers. Student’s interest is always a priority for us.” said
Atul Nishar, Founder, Azent Overseas Education.

Azent Overseas Education
Campus Corner, Near St Xavier’s College
Cross Rod, Above Subway,
Navrangpura Ahmedabad

Press Release
Priyanka Nishar, Founder, Azent Overseas Education added, “Our students can access over 1200
universities across the world. This year, Azent will be guiding over 1000 students to go to the world’s best
universities.”

Malabar Gold, C. Krishniah Chetty, G.R.Thanga Maligai, Mehta Emporium, KK Jewels, Kulthiaa, Sona Chandi amongst winners of the 9th edition of GJC’s National Jewellery Awards (NJA)

Mr Anantha Padmanabhan, Chairman, GJC along with other dignitaries of All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), at the 9^th edition of National Jewellery Awards 2019 organised by the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) over the weekend in Mumbai. Over 35 awards in total 8 different categories were given to jewellers for their outstanding contribution at the jewellery extravaganza

Actor Sharad Kelkar hosts & actress Esha Gupta grace NJA Grand Finale where 35 awards in 8 categories were given

Mahesh Jain PB Society Jewellers, Kanpur UP, honored with Anmol Ratna Award

Prerna Khurana from Khurana Jewellers Amritsar won Woman Entrepreneur Award

Sanjib Dey wins Designer Award; Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers wins Artisan Award

10 student winners of Sawansukha Institute, NIFT Chennai, INSD win scholarship worth Rs. 10 lakh, (1 lakh each ) sponsored by International Institute of Gemology (IIG)

Mumbai, 17^th February 2020: It was a night to remember as the stars of the gem & jewellery sector walked away with their trophies even as Bollywood stars cheered them on for their achievements! 35 awards in 8 categories were given away at the 9^th edition of the annual National Jewellery Awards (NJA Awards 2019), an initiative by the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body for domestic jewellery sector, were held at Hotel Renaissance Powai. Actor Sharad Kelkar hosted NJA 2019 and actress Esha Gupta gave away several awards to add glamour & glitz to the Awards.

Malabar Gold Pvt. Ltd. won the CSR award. Mahesh Jain from PB Society Jewellers, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, was honoured with the Anmol Ratna award. Gem of the Year North – Subhash Bhola (BholaSons Jewellers Delhi; Gem of the Year West – Mr. Atul J. Shah, Chandukaka Saraf, Pune; Gem of the Year South – AS Sriram, ANS Jewelry Salem; Gem of the Year East – Madanlal Bamalwa Nemichand Bamalwa & Sons, Kolkata. Prerna Khurana from Khurana Jewellers, Amritsar, won the Woman Entrepreneur Award. Sanjib Dey won the Designer Award (Hand Sketch/ CAD) and Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers won the Artisan/ Craftsman Award. 10 student winners won scholarship worth Rs. 1 lakh each (total of Rs. 10 lakh) from the International Institute of Gemology (IIG): Rishav Sharma, Mir Aminur Rahaman, Dinkey Bagaria, Sumana Das, Vaishali Jain, Neoty Patra, Khushboo Moryani, Ritika Paliwal (from Sawansukha Institute), Swetha Shanmuhavel (NIFT Chennai) and Seema Bubna (INSD).

Other awards were as follows: Kulthiaa Jewel (East India), Sona Chandi (North), Malabar Gold (South) And KK Jewels (West) won the Single Store Of The Year Awards. The Campaign Of The Year Winner - Viswa And Devji Diamonds Private Limited. Jewellery Award Winners are as follows: The Bride's Pride (Gold Bridal Jewellery Of The Year) - C. Krishniah Chetty & Sons (P) Ltd.;  The Bride's Pride (Diamond Bridal Jewellery Of The Year) - Mehta Emporium Jewellers;  The Bride's Pride (Jadau Bridal Jewellery Of The Year)- Sabine Jewellers;  Couture Jewellery Of The Year (Gold Or Diamond)- Sawansukha Jewellers Pvt. Ltd.;  The New - Age Women's Jewellery (9 To 5 Jewellery - Gold Or Diamond) - Bhindi Jewellers;  The Touch Of Color (Colourstone Jewellery Of The Year) - Narayan Jewellers Pvt. Ltd.;  Platinum Jewellery Of The Year - Emerald Jewel Industry India Limited;  Paramparik Jewellery - An Artisan's Pride - Mahabir Danwar Jewellers Pvt. Ltd.;  Zirconia Jewellery Of The Year - AVR Swarna Mahal Jewelry Private Limited;  Bangle/Bracelet/Kada Of The Year - Kays Jewels Limited;  Ring Of The Year - Hanumant Diamonds;  Earring Of The Year - Enshine;  All Eyes On Him (Men's Jewellery Of The Year) -Kirtilal Kalidas Jewellers Private Ltd.;  Accessory Of The Year - Abhinandan Jewellers;  Traditional Silver Jewellery Of The Year - Sri Vasavi Thanga Maaligai.

Mr. Anantha Padmanaban, Chairman, GJC, said, “The winners of GJC’s most prestigious and eagerly awaited NJA Awards 2019 clearly indicate that small, medium & large jewellers from diverse parts of India are now taking centrestage and competing to win amongst the best in the country. The entire country should applaud their relentless spirit, energy and enthusiasm as they are marching on despite several challenges in the business environment. NJA awards salute India's legendary heritage and culture of producing one of world’s finest jewellery especially handcrafted ones. NJA proves that India has immense pool of talent of artisans and craftsmen as well as young students taking up the profession. We are happy that each of the student winners will get a scholarship of Rs. 1 lakh sponsored by the education partner International Institute of Gemology (IIG).”

Mr. Ashish Pethe, Convener, NJA Awards, Director GJC, added, “GJC has ensured that NJA becomes bigger and better than ever before with 770 nominations from all over India. This year, NJA awards honoured those who showcased creativity, innovation, inspiration, passion, craft and devotion. NJA awards honoured the rich Indian artistic acumen and creative designs in the Make in India gems and jewellery industry. It paid rich tributes to the business & marketing acumen of the jewellery manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, aspiring jewellery designers, craftsman and students of gems and Jewellery industry who fought against all odds to win a customer.”

Mr. Ashish Kothari, Co-Convener, NJA Awards, GJC, said, “Every shortlisted nominee is also a winner as choosing the winners was a very difficult task due to the high quality of the entries. Everyone demonstrated phenomenal creativity and diversity in their entries for various categories such as Bridal in Gold, Diamond, Platinum, Jadau, etc.; Men’s jewellery, Accessory of the year; Silver Jewellery of the Year winners of NJA 2019, etc. The winner’s creations reflected the aspirations and designs of the modern consumer while upholding our design legacy.”

Mr. Nilesh Shobawat, Co-convener-NJA, GJC, said, "We are grateful to our sponsors NSE, e-Johri, World Gold Council, Swarovski Gemstones, Forevermark, International Institute of Gemology, Laxmi Diamond, Jaigulab Dev Jewellers and BVC amongst others. We are grateful to the Jury member and Ernst & Young. We are grateful to members for sending so many entries and participating whole heartedly in the process. We thank the gem & jewellery institutes and design academies for sending large number of entries.”  

NSE presented NJA 2019 powered by e-Johri & World Gold Council (WGC); Trophy partner – Swarovski Gemstones; Supporting Partner – Forevermark; Laxmi Diamond – Jewellery Partner; Logistics Partner – BVC; Education Partner – International Institute of Gemology. The Grand Jury comprising actress & former Miss India Universe Simmran Kaur Mundi, actress Ms. Mannara Chopra, Mr. Rajiv Popley (Director- Popley Group), Mr. Riyaz Gangji & Mrs. Reshma Shetty Gangji (Fashion Designer Label- LIBAS); Mr. Anand Shah (Jewellery Designer Brand) and Mr. Gautam Banerjee (Jewellery Designer Academy) adjudged entries Ernst & Young are the process advisors to the awards this year, adding scrutiny and secrecy to the awards, thus ensuring unbiased and transparent process.

Clean India Technology Week 2020 off to a stupendous start

Hundreds of high-level visitors queued up bright and early on Thursday morning at the registration counters for the Clean India Technology Week 2020. The event was inagurated by Dinesh D Jagdale, Joint Secretary Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), and Alok Kumar Tiwari, Principal Executive Director, EnHM, Railway Ministry, Government of India, among other dignitaries.

Stalls at its four expos – the Clean India Show, Laundrex India Expo, Waste Technology Expo India and Car Care Expo, were manned by industry leaders from 16 countries, and visited by decision-makers from India as well as 25 other nations. The latest equipment and solutions in the cleaning sector were unveiled and explored, and several future deals were initiated.

The Waste Technology conference was themed 'Strategising Waste C2C in Industries and Smart Cities'. Various practical ideas to convert waste to energy or compost were discussed, while the machines that can enable this were on display atthe Expo. The over 100 delegates who were present agreed that they had never attended a conference about waste that was so productive.

The halls of the Bombay Exhibition Center resounded with speeches and lively panel discussions of the Digital Facility Management (DigiFM) conference, which included star speakers like Dr Shakti Chauhan, Head: Administration and Facilities, HDFC Bank, and Charu Thapar, Regional Director, Property & Asset Management (Asia-Pacific), JLL.

On the sidelines of the conferences, two special sessions for the i-Professional Housekeepers' Association and the Hospitality Purchase Managers Forum were convened. A closed door session for select service providers also informed them about the needs and requirements of the Indian Railways, and how they can partner with it.

On Friday, the Expos are expected to attract even larger crowds, while the day-long Conference on Hospital Infection Control will be thronged by microbiologists, hospital administrators and housekeepers, critical care specialists and other stakeholders. A special session on Car Care is also scheduled for Day 2 of this three-day landmark event.

Show Website: https://www.ctwindia.com/

Expo Websites:

Clean India Show - https://www.cleanindiashow.com/

Waste Technology India Expo - http://wastexpoindia.com/

Laundrex India Expo - http://www.laundrexindiaexpo.com/

Car Care Expo - http://carcareexpo.in/

CTW 2020: A hub for innovation for the cleaning and hygiene industry

Clean India Technology Week (CTW) will roll out its carpets on the 13th of February 2020 for its three-day conference that will bring together innovators of the cleaning and hygiene industry. Organised by Virtual Info Systems Pvt. Ltd, CTW will be held at the Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre in Mumbai from 13-15 February 2020. 

CTW includes four major events: Clean India Show, Waste Technology India Expo, Laundrex India and Car Care Expo; this annual event is a perfect platform for networking, business expansion, reviewing latest innovations and technologies, live demo of products and processes, direct interaction with consumers and B2B interactions, making it Asia’s largest platform for maintaining cleaning standards of commercial, institutional, industrial and civic areas. Clean India Technology Week will showcase smart solutions for a New India. The event will see 200+ exhibitors and participations from 16 countries, and we hope to see you there.

 Clean India Show: This Expo gives a different perspective of the cleaning products market conscious about sustainability, environment responsibility, water energy conservation, chemical consumption and many more. 

  Waste Technology India Expo: There is much value in waste and this has been proved in the last three years by the municipal bodies, private agencies and solution providers of the Waste Management Industry that came together and focused more on Technology and systems. The show will bring together experts in waste processing technology and companies showcasing present trends in handling waste.

 Laundrex India Expo: The only show of laundry and dry-cleaning segment in India that caters to retail, commercial, institutional and centralised laundry services dry cleaning service providers and hotel industry sourcing products. The expo also showcases current trends in linen care, dry clean and advancement in technologies which leads to efficient use of energy and water.

 Car Care Expo: Car Care Expo will highlight innovative solutions for the growing number of automotive vehicles and bring together car care, car wash and auto detailing owners, operators, equipment and accessories manufacturers, suppliers and distributors from the local and international market, thus providing excellent business and networking opportunities. 

Conferences

On February 13.  CTW will open its doors for conferences, the first being on Waste Management and Waste to Energy for Smart Cities. Dinesh Dayanand Jagdale, Joint Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will commence the session. 

The afternoon session DigiFM will demonstrate the advantages of effective Innovation & Integrated Digital Delivery Management, Impact of IoT, Digital Disruptors, and Integrated Development Projects, besides prominent topics and trends in DigiFM. It will provide the ultimate business exposure for the industry. Operational excellence, continuous innovation and financial performance are some of the key aspects for discussion in this conference.

On February 14.  the third Conference on Hospital Infection Control (CHIC) will be held. It was started to address the need of hospitals in India, especially Government hospitals. It has already received the support of leading experts in the healthcare industry and will be attended by microbiologists, medical directors, deans, owners, consultants, government health officers and others. 

February 15. the final day of CTW will be dedicated to discussions on Laundry and liner care. It will be an ideal interactive platform to learn about best-in-class laundry and dry-cleaning products, equipment, latest technologies through a number of presentations and panel discussions. The attendees will be top manufacturers, suppliers, service providers and other industry professionals.

Simultaneously, the Kitchen Hygiene and Sanitation Conference, supported by the Western India Culinary Association (WICA) will be held. It will cater to the implementation of “Kitchen Hygiene & Sanitation from Design to Delivery” in all areas of food preparation, serving and processing.

Our esteemed exhibitors are many, however to name a few Reckitt Benckiser (India), Eureka Forbes Ltd, Schevaran Laboratories Pvt. Ltd, Global Solutions (Fagor), United Machines India Pvt Ltd, The Supreme Industries Ltd, Treo Engineering would be showcasing their innovative products. Our speakers are the main highlights of the show and they will discuss related pertinent topics of their expertise.

Kindly find the below links for your reference: 

https://www.ctwindia.com/conference/

http://wastexpoindia.com/conference-schedule/conference-flow/

http://digifmconfex.com/

http://carcareexpo.in/conference-flow/

http://www.cleanindiashow.com/conference/chic_2020/index.php

http://www.cleanindiashow.com/conference/khs/index.php

KARANVIR & TEEJAY WORKING ON A NEW WEB SERIES, TO UNVEIL TRAILER AT GODREJ L’AFFAIRE ON FEBRUARY 22

Celebrity couple Karanvir Bohra & Teejay Sidhu are recognized as the most followed Instagram influencers. Building on their strong social media presence, Karanvir & Teejay are currently working on a web series which will be conceptualized and created by them. This reality based web series on travel will feature them along with their twin daughters, Bella and Vienna. The series promises to warm hearts as its set to take you on a journey across India with this star-studded couple teaching their children spirituality in the most fun and relatable way.

Karanvir & Teejay will be speaking at Godrej L’Affaire in Mumbai on Saturday, February 22.  The theme of the session is similar to the content of their web series. Godrej L’Affaire is a one-day curated experiential lifestyle event by the Godrej Group, that aims to define future lifestyle experiences. As part of their talk, Karanvir & Teejay will share their learnings on how parents can inculcate spirituality in their children through travel. Infact, they will unveil the trailer of this web series as well at Godrej L’Affaire.

Commenting on their new travel web series and session at Godrej L’Affaire, Karanvir Bohra, said, “This travel web show has been Teejay’s idea since the time our children were a year old. Now, our kids are at an age where they are inquisitive and have so many questions. The travel show is a great idea where we get to inculcate and imbibe good values in our children. We are excited for our masterclass at Godrej L’Affaire which is a great lifestyle platform facilitating interaction with a diverse set of audience. Our show trailer will also be unveiled at Godrej L’Affaire and will be a delight for people attending the session.”

This will be the first-ever production under Karanvir & Teejay’s production house ‘Belvie Productions’ named are their children – Bella and Vienna. This travel web series will be shot in February and will release shortly on Twin Baby Diaries, the official YouTube channel of twin baby girls, Bella and Vienna. People can attend Karanvir & Teejay’s session at Godrej L’Affaire on BookMyShow

Kamal Haasan, Banijay Asia and Turmeric Media Come Together to Create Regional Content

Banijay Asia, through Turmeric Media, collaborates with actor and politician, Kamal Haasan, to create scripted and non-scripted cross-genre/platform content


Mumbai, 3rd February 2020: Banijay Asia has been quick to position itself as the leading content creation hub in India and South East Asia following its launch two years ago. After developing successful business partnerships with six brands across genres, Banijay Asia today announces the collaboration with Turmeric Media Networks Private Limited  and Kamal Haasan to produce content across screens and languages.

Combining the massive fan base of Kamal Haasan and Deepak Dhar’s expertise in content creation and production, the two parties will join forces to gain a strong foothold in the South. The partnership will also see the two entities come together to create long and short-form content across OTT and television.

“We wanted to partner with someone who knew the crux of the content creation and production business. Hence we were in a conversation with Deepak for a while now. With his extensive knowledge in the field, we could see the potential of venturing into a new space of creating regional content in India with Banijay Asia. His understanding of the craft and network have been invaluable in making it a reality. We are excited to collaborate with them to create revolutionary content across all screens and languages,” signs off Kamal Haasan.

Commenting on the partnership, Deepak Dhar, CEO and Founder of Banijay Asia states: “In less than two years, we have created content across genres which has been widely accepted by the viewers. With this partnership, we are confident we will be able to create material which will suffice demands and be appreciated by vast audiences. Along with the mainstream market, we would also like to target the regional base, creating ground-breaking titles for the masses. We at Banijay Asia are proud to have partnered with a personality like Kamal Haasan, who has been a part of our industry for close to 60 years.”

R.Mahendran, Founder Turmeric Media adds: “We are so excited to partner with Banijay Asia. Deepak has an unblemished record of creating success out of many new initiatives in the content space. This association is going to be no different. It is an honour for us to showcase Mr. Kamal Haasan’s expertise in the entertainment business. We are confident that this team shall conjure up some brilliant content that will keep the viewers “spellbound”.

TOURISM MALAYSIA BOOSTS PUBLICITY FOR VM2020 IN INDIA

MUMBAI, 3 FEBRUARY 2020: With the target of welcoming 1 million tourist arrivals from India, Malaysia is gearing up its promotion for Visit Malaysia 2020 (VM2020) campaign at the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) from 3 to 5 February 2020 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

As one of the leading travel shows held annually in India, OTM serves as a marketing platform that allows trade partners and tourists to showcase and obtain information on the latest products and offerings in the tourism sector. This year’s OTM is estimated to bring in 1,000 exhibitors from 55 countries, where they will be engaging with approximately 800 buyers and 15,000 trade visitors.

Led by Mr Zulkifly Md Said, the Deputy Director General (Planning) of Tourism Malaysia, the delegation from Malaysia this year includes 14 organisations from the Malaysian travel industry who will be offering special packages for 2020. The organisations consist of Malaysia Airlines, Langkawi Development Authority (LADA), 8 travel agents, 3 hotels and Window Malaysia, as the official eVisa provider for Malaysian government and one stop online platform.

"India remains one of the top market sources for Malaysia and we hope that more Indian tourists would take the advantage to visit Malaysia as we have many exciting events such as Rainforest World Music Festivals (10^th – 12^th July) , Royal Floria  Putrajaya ( 15^th – 23^rd August), lined up in conjunction with VM2020,” said Mr. Zulkifly who urged tourists to check Malaysia’s Calendar of Events for 2020 available on the official website at http://vm2020.malaysia.travel/.

In line with Malaysia’s commitment to sustainable tourism, the launch of VM2020 campaign at the Malaysian Pavillion at OTM this year will highlight themes of eco and nature. Riding on the waves of the niche segments that are on the rise in Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia will be pushing more of these products and hold seminars on tourism products and hospitality, filming destinations and weddings. In order to facilitate networking between buyers and sellers, Tourism Malaysia will coordinate B2B meetings as part of the programme.

With the allowance of visa-free entry for tourists from India for up to 15 days by the government, Malaysia hopes to see further growth in the number of arrivals from India, which is currently the sixth largest source of travellers with 600,311 arrivals in 2018, and 615,296 upto the period of January to October 2019. Malaysia is increasing its promotional efforts in order to meet the targets set for VM2020 to bring in 30 million tourist arrivals and RM100 billion in tourist receipts.

Kia Motors India to launch the Carnival; unveil the compact SUV concept at the Auto Expo 2020

·         A world of Sheer Extravagance opens up with the launch of the new Carnival

·         Global unveil of compact SUV concept

·         Strong 14 product display along with exciting consumer engagement activities

(Delhi) February 3, 2020: Kia Motors India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kia Motors Corporation, is all geared up to surprise audiences once again at the Delhi Auto Expo 2020. In-line to its pavilion theme, ‘Innovating Future’, Kia Motors India will give a glimpse of its next-gen mobility product. The brand will also showcase products and offer the visitors immersive experience zones to highlight its technological proficiency. Resonating with the brand’s ‘The Power to Surprise’ proposition, the Kia Motors’ pavilion will further strengthen its promise to deliver products with technological prowess and world class quality. The brand will showcase 14 products at its arena for enthusiasts visiting the Delhi Auto Expo 2020.

Mr. Kookhyun Shim, Managing Director & CEO, Kia Motors India, said, “We are excited to be present for the second time at India’s biggest automotive event. Sticking to our promise of ‘The Power to Surprise’, we have a range of products that displays Kia’s strengths in design, quality, technology and innovation. Also the world will see for the first time our compact SUV concept at the Delhi Auto Expo 2020, demonstrating our priority towards India. Our presence and the showcase at the 15^th Delhi Auto Expo 2020 is a display of our commitment to deliver products and services that will delight Indian customers and fans of the Kia brand.”

Along with the launch of the most awaited Kia Carnival and the global unveil of compact SUV concept; Kia will also showcase the rugged Kia Seltos X-Line concept with a complete exterior overhaul to heighten visitor interest. In addition to this, there will also be a separate zone exhibiting futuristic technologies like UVO CONNECT telematics system for connected car lovers. To further pique visitors’ interest, DRIVE WiSE – a virtual reality experience – will enable the audience to get a glimpse of the future of mobility.

Kia Motors will also be displaying clean mobility offerings from its stable with the Soul EV and Niro EV at the Expo. The Kia Soul EV made its global debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Motor Show and is fitted with a 64kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack offering around 450 kilometers of range in single charge. The Kia Niro EV is a crossover electric SUV designed to push boundaries. Globally, the Niro EV is charging ahead in the electric revolution with its range of over 450 kilometers, along with space, comfort, and versatility.

Moreover, Kia Motors India will also be showcasing the 2019 Red Dot Award winner XCeed, the trend-setting crossover utility vehicle with high seating, agile handling and advanced technology, and the Stonic, a compact and stylish crossover utility vehicle.

Kia Motors India will also be engaging with visitors with quirky activities involving the famous Meerkat. This will be 3 AR game created by Kia Motors India especially for Kia fans at the Expo, who would not just want to be spectators but also be a part of the action. One can also test his or her selfie skills by clicking one with Meerkat through a Kia AR Selfie filter. Kia fans across the country can also experience the Kia Pavilion through various digital promotions which have been planned during the Auto Expo.

The Kia pavilion, spread across 3,150 square meters, is located at Hall No. 7.