Huawei's Guo Ping: Unlock the Full Potential of 5G to Drive Commercial Success

Synergy across five major tech domains is key

 

[Shenzhen, China, July 27, 2020] On the opening day of the online Better World Summit, Huawei's Rotating Chairman Guo Ping elaborated on how synergy across five major tech domains will help unlock the full potential of 5G to drive commercial success. Guest speakers from China Telecom, Etisalat, MTN, GSMA, and 3GPP/ETSI were also joined by several thousand online attendees from more than 80 countries to explore how information and communications technology (ICT) can power new economic growth both now and in a post-pandemic world.

Guo Ping talks about 5G commercial success at the Better World Summit 2020

 

Working together to fight the pandemic with technology

The pandemic has reshaped how we live and work, and has dealt a heavy blow to the world economy. Fortunately, ICT offers a concrete set of tools to aid in the fight against COVID-19 on multiple fronts.

 

"As an ICT company, it's our responsibility to use the technology we have to help contain and defeat this pandemic," said Guo. "Together with our partners and customers, including carriers and enterprises of all types, we can use technological solutions to effect a positive impact on our communities."

 

"By drawing on our experience in early hotspots, we have developed nine scenario-based solutions that use ICT technology to help combat the pandemic. Whether it's hospital network deployment, remote consultation, online education, or restarting governments and businesses, we've been sharing our experience and capabilities to help control the spread of the virus and reopen economies."

 

Unlocking the full potential of 5G: Synergy across five major tech domains

There are already more than 90 million 5G users worldwide. "As global 5G deployment begins to wrap up, we need to strengthen our focus on industry applications," Guo said. "This will help us unleash the full potential of 5G."

 

The business case for 5G is not just better connectivity. When technologies like 5G, computing, cloud, and AI come together, they reinforce each other and create numerous opportunities across five major tech domains: connectivity, AI, cloud, computing, and industry applications.

 

"Huawei has in-depth strengths in each of these domains," Guo continued. "We can mix and match them to create scenario-based solutions that meet the unique needs of our customers and partners. This is key to unlocking the full potential of 5G and driving commercial success."

 

For 5G to succeed commercially, the entire industry needs to work together. Vertical industry applications can be replicated at scale only when unified industry standards and a collaborative ecosystem are in place. "Moving forward, Huawei will double down on efforts to equip our partners with the capabilities they need," Guo said. "We will promote joint innovation, and drive growth for everyone in the value chain."

 

Balancing short-term and long-term goals: Precise deployment for maximum value

Guo said, "Given the current economic environment, carriers need to focus on both short-term and long-term goals. More precise deployment is how they can maximize the value of their networks." Huawei has three suggestions for this.

 

• First, carriers should prioritize user experience and spend money where it's needed most to maximize the value of existing networks.
• Second, carriers should make the most of existing 4G and FTTx networks, and integrate them with new 5G networks through holistic coordination and precise planning.
• Third, 5G deployment plans should prioritize hotspots and key industry applications.

 

The Better World Summit was broadcast live in Chinese, English, Spanish, French, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Arabic. For more information, click here.

Atul Nishar’s entrepreneurial journey is an inspiration to young entrepreneurs

Mumbai, 21 July 2020: Atul Nishar, President- Tie Mumbai recently participated in a My Story Session organized by TiE Pune titled “Humble Acorns become mighty oaks” and elaborately spoke about his humble beginning and his amazing entrepreneurial journey. This session was moderated by Ganesh Natarajan, Chairman 5F World &Ex CEO Zensar. 

“A strong management team, new age ideas, scalability of a business and the integrity of promoter is extremely important for any business” said Atul Nishar, President- Tie Mumbai.

As a serial entrepreneur, Atul Nishar has founded many successful ventures including Hexaware Technologies Ltd, Aptech and Azent Overseas Education Ltd. He stated, that innovative ideas for entrepreneurship are all around us and we just need to look harder. He started his leasing business as a part time activity, while Computers fascinated him. He focused on computer education since it had a huge scope and that was the genesis of Aptech. When he founded Hexaware Technologies in 1990, the software market was small, but he saw it as a sunrise industry with a lot of potential. He was excited and found it challenging to advise Companies in the western world. This made him seize the opportunity.

When it comes to growth, Atul believes that scale is very important for any business. A world class management team with a solid growth strategy is imperative for any business. He gave example of the franchise route he had opted for Aptech, while for Hexaware Technologies, he picked up micro niche strategy and strived to become excellent at it. As a promoter, he strongly believes in empowering his team. Capital planning and managing investor expectation are also very crucial. There is always a premium for growth and quality among the investor community.

While elaborating on corporate planning and exit strategies, he said that both Aptech and Hexaware Technologies saw a major global slowdown. His decision to focus on one business, made him plan for his exit from Aptech and focus on software business. His decision to exit Hexaware was because he needed a break and wanted to focus on his personal time. He also needed to de-risk the large capital involved.

Atul is also actively associated with several government and trade bodies that play an instrumental role in the development of India’s IT and Startup Sector. He was the Chairman of National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) in 2000 and he continues to be on the executive council of NASSCOM. Speaking about Nasscom, he said that it is an exceptional industry association, unique in the world. There is a healthy competition and bonding for a greater cause among the member companies and Nasscom has contributed immensely to the industry with its exchange of ideas, sharing common issues and motivation. When explaining about his best learning from TiE Mumbai vis a vis Nasscom, he said that with Nasscom he encountered established companies, but TiE is more in the aspirational segment.

In his advice for entrepreneurs, he reiterated that benchmarking is very important. At Hexaware Technologies, all business parameters compared with the best in class. He impressed upon thinking Global. According to him solving a process is more important than trying to solve a problem. He also stressed upon strong accountability and review standards.

About TiE Mumbai

The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), was founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior professionals with roots in the Indus region. Since 1992. TiE has been supporting entrepreneurs by offering education, mentorship, networking and funding opportunities. The mission of TiE is to foster entrepreneurship globally through the 5 pillars of TiE: mentoring, networking and education, funding and incubation. Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to the community. TiE’s focus area is to generate enable the next generation of entrepreneurs. There are currently 11,000 members, including over 2,500 charter members in 60 chapters across 17 countries. TiE’s mission is to foster entrepreneurship globally through mentoring, networking, and education. Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to the community, TiE’s focus is on generating and nurturing our next generation of entrepreneurs.

Nikon Brings Delight to Wedding Professionals

 

• Nikon Z 6 with NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 Lens being offered at an irresistible discount
• Landmark camera for wedding professional to capture special moments

 

 

New Delhi, July 14, 2020 – Nikon India Pvt. Ltd., a 100% subsidiary of Nikon Corporation Tokyo has introduced Nikon Z6 with NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 Lens kit today, which is designed especially for the wedding professionals. Wedding films & photographs are for lifelong memories and give new dimensions to the creativity. The new Nikon Z 6 kit is available at a discounted price of INR 214,445.

 

Fueling your creative desires

 

Designed in a compact body, the Nikon Z 6 and NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 Lens is a perfect pack for wedding professionals to capture beautiful moments. Providing superior high-sensitivity performance and outstanding video features, the Z 6 features 24.5 effective megapixels, ready to excel in a broad range of shooting scenarios. Taking advantage of the new EXPEED 6 image-processing engine, it achieves a standard sensitivity range of ISO 100-51200, reducing noise effectively even at the higher end while maintaining resolution. Continuous shooting at up to approx. 12 fps is also available. Professionals and filmmakers alike will appreciate the camera’s wide array of movie functions, including full-pixel readout full-frame 4K UHD, Full HD 100/120p and 10-bit N-Log.

 

Complementing the camera, the full-frame NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR is a versatile all-in-one zoom lens that covers every shot along the way with remarkable true to life detail. Captivating portraits, to wedding videos and everything in between—all with a single compact, lightweight lens. Beyond its incredible flexibility and convenience, the NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR is designed to take full advantage of the Z Mount system's impressive light-gathering capability, so photos and videos are sharp, clear and evenly illuminated throughout the entire frame.

 

To capture the vibrant details the Nikon Z 6 offers greater post-production flexibility in movie creations. More apparent details and greater colors are delivered with class-leading 12-bit 4K UHD and Full-HD raw video outputs enabled by Firmware version.2.20 for the Z 6.

 

Originally priced at INR 227,445/- the entire kit is now being offered at a discount of INR 13,000/- at a special price of INR 214,445/- and is available at Nikon authorized stores starting third week of July, 2020.

Huawei Announces 2020 H1 Business Results

[Shenzhen, China, July 14, 2020] Huawei announced its business results for the first half of 2020 today. The company generated CNY454 billion in revenue during this period, a 13.1% increase year-on-year, with a net profit margin of 9.2%.[1] Huawei's carrier, enterprise, and consumer businesses achieved CNY159.6 billion, CNY36.3 billion, and CNY255.8 billion in revenue, respectively.

 

As countries around the globe are grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, information and communications technologies (ICT) have become not only a crucial tool for combatting the virus, but also an engine for economic recovery. Huawei reiterated its commitment to working with carriers and industry partners to maintain stable network operations, accelerate digital transformation, and support efforts to contain local outbreaks and reopen local economies.

 

The complex external environment makes open collaboration and trust in global value chains more important than ever. Huawei has promised to continue fulfilling its obligations to customers and suppliers, and to survive, forge ahead, and contribute to the global digital economy and technological development, no matter what future challenges the company faces.

 

[1] The financial data disclosed here are unaudited figures compiled in compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards; exchange rate at the end of June 2020: US$1 = CNY7.0677 (source: external agencies)

BharatBenz Celebrates New Production Milestones Despite Lockdown

 

       1000^th BSVI-compliant BharatBenz HDT rolls off the line

        Over 1500 BSVI-compliant vehicles manufactured despite lockdown

        Start of production for updated high-volume seller 4228 rigid model

        Mr. Rajaram Krishnamurthy, Vice President Marketing & Sales and Customer Service, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles: “Since premiering our new BharatBenz portfolio of BSVI-compliant trucks and buses in January, we have been steadily increasing our lead in the industry. This is proved again now as we celebrate the production of our 1000^th BSVI-compliant Heavy Duty Truck.” 

Chennai– Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) today announced the production of its 1000^th BSVI heavy duty truck, one of over 1500 BSVI compliant vehicles the company has manufactured in the last few months despite the ongoing lockdown. 

Mr. Rajaram Krishnamurthy, Vice President Marketing & Sales and Customer Service, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles said, “Since premiering our new BharatBenz portfolio of BSVI-compliant trucks and buses in January, we have been steadily increasing our lead in the industry. This is proved again now as we celebrate the production of our 1000^th BSVI compliant Heavy Duty Truck.”

The truck was a 3523R model, bound for one of the 235+ touchpoints in BharatBenz’s rapidly expanding Indian network of dealerships before it makes its way to the excited customer. DICV celebrated a further production milestone with the SoP for its updated            Page 2 4228R model, a truck that has traditionally been one of the company’s high volume sellers.  Although production has recently proved a challenge for many manufacturers in the automotive industry, DICV has remained firmly on track throughout the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. While part of this success comes from a 80%+ localisation rate for BSVI components, DICV’s MD and CEO Satyakam Arya also credits the business’s sustainability to the comprehensive care shown to stakeholders.

“One of DICV’s core values is the belief that ‘We Progress Together’. We support our stakeholders through the hard times and we celebrate with them in the good times. Today, we celebrate these new production milestones both with them and thanks to them,” commented Satyakam Arya.

The company provides ongoing support to its customers, suppliers, dealers and employees, aiming to ensure all stakeholders emerge stronger than ever from the crisis. For BharatBenz Customers, DICV offered free vehicle checks and sanitization, along with free warranty extensions. DICV also tied up with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to support stranded drivers with basic requirements such as secured parking, water, fuel, bathing and shelter. 

For Dealers, Suppliers and Employees, DICV has additionally conducted an intensive education and communication campaign. All major stakeholder groups were provided with tailored health and safety manuals, instructional videos and web-based trainings. The wide-reaching initiative arms the company’s partners with the tools they need to navigate the ongoing crisis; from hygiene guidelines and holistic wellness seminars to expert talks on market trends and industry insights, the company cares for both people and business. 

About Daimler India Commercial Vehicles

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler AG, Germany and operating under the umbrella of Daimler Trucks Asia, is a full-fledged commercial vehicle player in the Indian market and the only Daimler entity worldwide with a brand dedicated to its home market: BharatBenz. DICV produces and sells in India above 9 to 55 tons trucks as well as BharatBenz buses, Mercedes-Benz coaches and bus chassis. DICV’s state-of-the-art manufacturing plant at Oragadam near Chennai spreads over 400 acres (160 hectares) including a highly modern test track and is home to the company’s headquarters, R&D and training operations. With one global quality standard, it also produces for Daimler Trucks’ brands of FUSO, Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner. Products and parts are exported to more than 50 markets in the Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. DICV represents an               Page 3 overall investment of more than INR 5,500 crores. 

About BharatBenz 

 

The BharatBenz brand is tailored for the Indian market and its demanding customer requirements by Daimler AG, the world’s leading CV manufacturer with a global reach. First unveiled in February 2011, the brand was launched in September 2012 with the introduction of its heavy-duty haulage trucks. The portfolio was expanded with the launch of medium-duty haulage trucks (2013), construction & mining trucks and tractors (2014), and buses (2015). The pan Indian BharatBenz sales and service network of more than 235 touchpoints is being continuously expanded. Within eight years after the market launch, BharatBenz has already produced over 100,000 vehicles – an unprecedented ramp-up in the world's toughest commercial vehicle market.

Macao Undertakes Strict Preventative Measures to Control the Spread of COVID-19

 

 

Mumbai, 15th July 2020: Macao SAR has undertaken and implemented several preventive measures to flatten the curve and control the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in Macao. The city identified its first imported case on 22^nd January 2020, post which, Macao has closely monitored the situation and implemented strict proactive and comprehensive measures to combat the spread of the virus within the city.

Speaking about Macao’s COVID-19 measures, Mr. Arzan Khambatta, Head of Macao Government Tourism Office, India, said "Tourism being an indispensable part of the service sector for any country, Macao is all set to take its first step to prepare the destination from the devastating effects of the pandemic with effective preventive measures. Since the beginning of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in early 2020, Macao has proven itself capable of battling the spread of COVID-19 with lowest reported cases and zero deaths till date.”

“Right now Macao is taking steps to overcome the coronavirus-induced tourism slump as well, they have started a new campaign to encourage local tourism called “Macao Ready Go! Local Tours”. The campaign is aimed for the locals as of now, but we hope it will soon be available for international travellers once travel bans are lifted.” He added. 

Link to the video: https://mab.to/i1SHRsZSn

Quote from Microsoft on World Youth Skills Day

In six months, the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred a global economic crisis including massive unemployment, as a huge amount of work either stopped or moved online. As societies reopen, one of the key steps needed to foster a safe and successful economic recovery is expanded access to the digital skills needed to fill new jobs.

 

On this World Youth Skills Day, sharing a quote by Rohini Srivathsa, National Technology Officer Microsoft on their initiatives and efforts to transform India into a skilled nation:

 

“Microsoft is deeply invested in creating a digital skills ecosystem that prepares India’s youth and workforce for jobs of the future. Our recent announcement to help 25 million people worldwide acquire the digital skills needed in the COVID-19 economy is a strong step in that direction. Microsoft has partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to provide digital skills to over 1 lakh youth in India over the next 12 months. Our vision for skilling is creating a connected ‘system of learning’ that empowers everyone to pursue lifelong learning. We recognize that no company can close the skills gap alone. Sustained progress will require a renewed partnership between stakeholders, and we are working closely with the public, private, and non-profit sectors in India to create a vibrant skilling ecosystem in the country.”

FCC & NPCI to host world’s largest virtual Global Fintech Fest

One-of-a-kind global event convened by NPCI and IAMAI and presented by RBI and Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), to bring together Fintech & BFSI ecosystems

Event supported by World Bank and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) 

• Premier global fintech event to be hosted on 22-23 July 2020
• To host 50+ countries, 100+ speakers and 10,000+ delegates
• Amitabh Kant, Nandan Nilekani, Uday Kotak, V Vaidyanathan, Sachin Bansal and Alderman William Russell among key speakers
• To facilitate discussions on the road ahead and collaborations for businesses in the post-pandemic world

Mumbai, July 15, 2020: To bring together fintech and BFSI ecosystems across the globe, the Fintech Convergence Council (FCC) the flagship fintech committee of Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) along with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), and the Payments Council of India (PCI) will host the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) a first-of-its-kind international virtual fintech event. 

 

The event is presented by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, Government of India and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

 

The two day event themed – ‘Fintech: With and Beyond COVID’ is scheduled for 22-23 July 2020. The event is also supported by the World Bank and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF).

 

In times of global uncertainty, India continues to be a bright spot in the world economy. GFF aims to showcase India’s thought leadership across the global ecosystem, while harnessing the BFSI and fintech sector to be the ‘change agent’ for the economy in the post-pandemic world.

 

Naveen Surya, Chairman, Fintech Convergence Council & Chairman Emeritus, Payments Council of India, said, “The bank and fintech ecosystem has the potential to act as ‘agents of change’ for the economy in the post-COVID-19 world. With more than 2000 fintech startups as we speak, India today stands tall as the world’s second biggest fintech hub which puts a lot of onus on us to drive this growth momentum. GFF is our endeavour to bring all stakeholders together to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the BFSI and fintech sector globally whilst sharing ideas on fuelling sectoral growth through collaboration.”

 

Dilip Asbe, Managing Director and CEO, NPCI said, “The contribution of fintech start-ups in digitalizing the economy is important and hence NPCI wants to act as a catalyst for bridging the gap between the established financial entities and the start-ups. By encouraging open discussion among start-ups and established entities we hope that it will lead to collaborations benefiting the nation.

GFF will be the largest virtual congregation for the BFSI and Fintech ecosystem. It will be the ‘go to platform’ for companies and entrepreneurs to showcase their innovations and ideas as well as connect with peers, investors and potential customers thus creating growth and networking opportunities for the eco-system.”

 

Amitabh Kant, CEO, Niti Aayog, Nandan Nilekani, Co-founder and Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, Infosys, Uday Kotak, Managing Director & CEO, Kotak Mahindra Bank, V Vaidyanathan, MD & CEO, IDFC First Bank and Alderman William Russell, The Rt Hon Lord Mayor, City of London are among the keynote speakers for the fest. 

 

Justice BN Srikrishna, Retired Judge, Supreme Court of India, Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief Fintech Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore, G Padmanabhan, Non-Executive Chairman, Bank of India, Sachin Bansal, Founder, Navi, Stephen Ingledew, Chief Executive, Fintech Scotland, Lizzie Chapman, Co-founder & CEO, Zestmoney, Denise Gee, Managing Director, Finexable, Dilip Asbe, Managing Director & CEO, NPCI, Praveena Rai, COO, NPCI, Arif Khan, CDO, NPCI, Rajan Anandan, Managing Director, Sequoia Capital, Kunal Shah, Founder & CEO, CRED, T R Ramachandran, Group Country Manager, India & South Asia Visa, Sameer Nigam Founder & CEO, Phonepe, Shivananda - SVP & CTO, Paypal, are some of the distinguished speakers among many others.

 

The global platform will host discussions by eminent industry stakeholders on -- the next stage of growth for financial institutions, ways for businesses to collaborate and the role fintech will play in the post pandemic world. The fest will drive thought leadership and conversations across sectors and subjects including -- Digital Payments, Digital Lending, Digital Insurance, Data Management, Financial Inclusion, Digital Transformation and Blockchain etc.

 

With 50+ countries, 100+ speakers and 10000+ delegates in attendance, GFF will bring together representatives of banking, financial technology and investment industries from across the globe to host impactful dialogues, public discussions and a curated exhibition of the latest disruptive technologies.

 

The fintech fest will stream live on social media platforms of YouTube and Facebook and is likely to be viewed by 100,000+ audience. For more information on GFF, including how to participate in or sponsor the event, please go to https://www.globalfintechfest.com

 

FCC has been at the forefront, working towards positioning India as a thought leader across the global fintech map. In the recent past, the body had joined hands with the Mumbai Fintech Hub, Government of Maharashtra, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and NPCI to host ‘India Fintech Festival (IFF)’. A first-of-its-kind global platform, IFF eyed for a collaborative growth ecosystem for fintech in India. The event which got stalled on account of the global pandemic is set to resume soon and the dates are expected to be out shortly.

 

Azent Overseas Education Ltd launches its first time ever physical-cum-virtual centre in Vadodara

Unique State of the art Vadodara centre enabled with Virtual Counseling

• Public Limited Company which revolutionizes overseas education currently dominated by unorganized players

• Extensive use of Data Mining, AI, Analytics to help students choose the right university and course

• Visit to university campuses through Virtual Reality 

• Focus on innovative and virtual offerings to enhance student experience

Mumbai/ Vadodara, 16 July 2020: Azent Overseas Education Limited, founded by Atul Nishar (Founder, Hexaware Technologies and Aptech) and his daughter Priyanka Nishar (Engineering Graduate from Cornell University and MBA from Harvard Business School) launches its unique physical-cum-virtual centre for the first time in Vadodara. After an overwhelming response from its Ahmedabad centre launched earlier this year, the Vadodara centre is the second center launched in the state of Gujarat. Conveniently located in the city, the Vadodara centre provides easy accessibility to all visiting students. 

In line with its commitment to keep investing in new technologies and innovative product offerings, Azent’s Vadodara centre offers a unique first of its kind virtual counselling option. It brings forth technology enabled services to further enhance the user involvement of its students. Besides walking into the centre, a student can also avail the option of contacting any centre counsellor virtually through video conferencing. With the unprecedented and extraordinary times in the backdrop, Azent is now more focused than ever on delivering touchless and immersive experiences to its students. The Virtual Counselling option at Azent’s Vadodara centre, enables students and their parents to connect with counselors from the safety and comfort of their own home, through the day. With this increased accessibility, students can avail an unparalleled experience of accessing structured in-person or virtual overseas education counselling anytime anywhere.

“Azent brings its unique offering for the first time ever in Vadodara. To study abroad is a life changing decision for Indian students and their families. With the use of cutting-edge technology, Azent’s Vadodara centre will offer best in class information, insights, access and guidance to students to help build their career overseas.” said Atul Nishar, Founder, Azent Overseas Education.

Priyanka Nishar, Founder, Azent Overseas Education added, “Students are currently navigating uncharted scenarios and leaning on our counselors like never before. When will visa services restart? How will travel restrictions impact our plans? And how will universities approach online vs. in-person learning? Our experienced counselors are easily accessible for virtual counseling, and ready to help.”

This technology driven state-of-the-art Vadodara centre will help students in selecting the right course and university from over 1200 universities across USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Ireland and Singapore. Through extensive use of Virtual Reality (VR) at its “Experience Centre”, students can experience university campuses in Virtual Reality. 

The Vadodara center adheres to highest standards of hygiene protocol to ensure all time safety of the visiting students and employees.  Besides ensuring all counsellors wear a mask and maintain adequate distance from each other, the centre is sanitized at periodic intervals. The use of hand sanitizers, temperature checks and basic hygiene standards makes the centre safe for any visiting student. 

 With a planned investment of INR 250 Cr in new age technologies, building of products, acquisition and centre infrastructure, Azent seeks to disrupt the overseas education advisory industry. The Company’s strong understanding of the segment and unparallel execution expertise, enables Azent to offer impartial guidance and attention to each student with extensive use of modern technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI), data mining, analytics 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, Ahmedabad and Bangalore running very successfully.

About Azent

Azent Overseas Education Ltd, an Online offline EdTech Company is strongly committed to education and career development. We are passionate about bringing global education to the doorsteps of students all over India. Integrity is essential to the admissions process and Azent is committed to the highest ethical standards. Our organization and our counselors pledge ethical and respectful behavior in our interactions with our students and their families. With focus on new age technology, innovative virtual/online offerings and user experience, we aspire to become the world’s leading global education advisory, unleashing potential, one student at a time.

To learn more please visit https://www.azent.com/ 

दुनिया को भारत की सबसे अच्छी सौगात : अमेज़न प्राइम वीडियो अमिताभ बच्चन और आयुष्मान खुराना की ‘गुलाबो सिताबो’ का ग्लोबल प्रीमियर करेगा

 

शुजीत सिरकार की अद्भुत ड्रामा-कॉमेडी गुलाबो सिताबो में अमिताभ बच्चन और आयुष्मान खुराना की मुख्य भूमिकाएं हैं और इसका प्रीमियर 12 जून, 2020 को अमेज़न प्राइम वीडियो पर 200 देशों और क्षेत्रों में होगा

प्राइम नवीनतम और एक्सक्लूसिव फिल्मों, टीवी शोज स्टैण्ड-अप कॉमेडी, अमेज़न ओरिजिनल्स, अमेज़न प्राइम म्यूजिक के माध्यम से विज्ञापन रहित संगीत की असीमित स्ट्रीमिंग, भारत में उत्पादों के सबसे बड़े संग्रह की निशुल्क और तीव्र आपूर्ति, शीर्ष डील्‍स तक जल्दी पहुँच, प्राइम रीडिंग के साथ अनलिमिटेड रीडिंग के द्वारा अतुल्य महत्व की पेशकश करता है और यह सभी केवल 129 रू. प्रतिमाह पर उपलब्ध हैं

 

मुंबई, भारत, 14 मई 2020- अमेज़न प्राइम वीडियो ने आज अपनी स्ट्रीमिंग सर्विस पर बहुप्रतीक्षित हिन्दी फिल्म ‘गुलाबो सिताबो’ के ग्लोबल प्रीमियर की घोषणा की है। शुजीत सिरकार द्वारा निर्देशित इस फिल्म में अमिताभ बच्चन (ब्लैक, पीकू) और आयुष्मान खुराना (शुभ मंगल ज्यादा सावधान, अंधाधुन) मुख्य भूमिकाओं में हैं। यह फिल्म 12 जून, 2020 को अमेज़न प्राइम वीडिये पर प्रीमियर होगी और विश्व के 200 देशों तथा शहरों में उपलब्ध होगी।

 

विजय सुब्रमण्यिम, निदेशक एवं प्रमुख, कंटेन्ट, अमेज़न प्राइम वीडियो इंडिया ने कहा, ‘‘अमेज़न में हम अपने ग्राहकों की बात सुनते हैं और उसके अनुसार काम करते हैं। गुलाबो सिताबो इस साल की सबसे प्रतीक्षित फिल्मों में से एक है। हमें प्राइम वीडियो पर गुलाबो सिताबो का एक्सक्लूसिव प्रीमियर करके खुशी हो रही है। यह अपने ग्राहकों के द्वार पर उन्नत सिनेमाई अनुभव लाने के हमारे प्रयास का पहला कदम है।’’

 

निर्देशक शुजीत सिरकार ने कहा, ‘‘यह भारतीय मनोरंजन के नये युग का उदय है। मुझे खुशी है कि हमारी इस विचित्र ड्रामा-कॉमेडी को वैश्विक दर्शक मिलेंगे और वे इसका आनंद लेंगे। गुलाबो सिताबो हल्के-फुल्के मनोरंजन वाली फिल्म है, जिसका मजा दर्शक अपने परिवार के साथ ले सकते हैं। इस फिल्म के लिये श्री अमिताभ बच्चन और आयुष्मान खुराना के साथ काम करने का अनुभव बेहतरीन रहा।’’

 

श्री गौरव गांधी, निदेशक एवं कंट्री जनरल मैनेजर, अमेज़न प्राइम वीडियो इंडिया ने कहा, ‘‘भारतीय दर्शक ‘गुलाबो सिताबो’ के रिलीज होने का बेसब्री से इंतजार कर रहे हैं और हमें खुशी है कि अमेज़न प्राइम वीडियो अपने ग्राहकों के लिये इस फिल्म का प्रीमियर करेगा। करीब 200 देशों और क्षेत्रों में प्राइम वीडियो पर ‘गुलाबो सिताबो’ की ग्लोबल रिलीज न केवल भारत, बल्कि विश्व भर में इस फिल्म की अधिकतम पहुँच और विजिबिलिटी सुनिश्चित करेगी। हम इस नई पेशकश से रोमांचित हैं और इस रिलीज के माध्यम से अपने ग्राहकों के लिये बेहतरीन मनोरंजन लाने पर प्रसन्न भी हैं।’’

 

अभिनेता अमिताभ बच्चन ने कहा, ‘‘गुलाबो सिताबो जीवन का एक अंश है, ऐसी ड्रामा-कॉमेडी है, जो परिवारों को देखनी चाहिये। जब शुजीत जी ने मुझे मेरे किरदार का लुक दिखाया, तभी से मैं अपनी भूमिका को लेकर रोमांचित था। इतने अलग लुक वाले किरदार में ढलने के लिये मुझे हर दिन 3 घंटे लगते थे। अपने बहुत टैलेंटेड सह-कलाकार आयुष्मान खुराना के साथ काम करते हुए मेरा समय बहुत अच्छा बीता। हम इस फिल्म में बहुत मजाक करते हैं, लेकिन उनके साथ पहली बार काम करने में मजा आया। पूरे परिवार का मनोरंजन करने में सक्षम यह फिल्म भौगोलिक सीमाओं से परे है और हमें विश्वभर के दर्शकों के लिये गुलाबो सिताबो को पेश करके खुशी हो रही है।’’

 

अभिनेता आयुष्मान खुराना ने कहा, ‘‘गुलाबो सिताबो मेरे लिये एक खास फिल्म है। इसके द्वारा मैं विकी डोनर के बाद अपने मेंटर शुजीत दा से दोबारा मिला। मैं आज जो भी हूँ, उनकी वजह से हूँ और मुझे खुशी है कि उन्होंने एक बार फिर मुझे अपनी फिल्म का हिस्सा बनाया। मैं गुलाबो सिताबो में पहली बार श्री अमिताभ बच्चन के साथ स्क्रीन शेयर कर रहा हूँ, इसलिए यह मेरे लिये एक बड़ा क्षण है, मेरे लिये सपने के सच होने जैसा है। मैं कई सालों से उनके साथ काम करना चाह रहा था और शुजीत दा ने इसे मुमकिन किया और इसलिये मैं हमेशा उनका ऋणी रहूंगा। अमित जी जैसे लीजेंड के साथ काम करना मेरे लिये सम्मान की बात है और इस अनुभव ने एक कलाकार के तौर पर मुझे समृद्ध बनाया है। इस फिल्म की खासियत है इसका अत्यंत साधारण होना- एक मकान मालिक और उसके किरायेदार के बीच का मजाक और व्यंग्य इस फिल्म को खास बनाते हैं। मुझे उम्मीद है कि दर्शकों को यह फिल्म और हमारी केमिस्ट्री अच्छी लगेगी।’’

 

अमिताभ बच्चन और आयुष्मान खुराना द्वारा अभिनीत ‘गुलाबो सिताबो’ दो चालाक लोगों की विचित्र कहानी है, जो एकाधिकार चाहते हैं, दोनों दूसरों को अपनी ओर आकर्षित करते हैं और दोनों का अपना एजेंडा है। राइजिंग सन फिल्म्स प्रोडक्‍शंस की  ‘गुलाबो सिताबो’ का निर्देशन शुजीत सिरकार ने किया है, इसकी लेखिका जूही चतुर्वेदी हैं और इसे प्रोड्यूस किया है रॉनी लाहिरी और शील कुमार ने।

 

‘गुलाबो सिताबो’ प्राइम वीडियो कैटलॉग में हॉलीवुड और बॉलीवुड के हजारों टीवी शोज़ और फिल्‍मों के साथ शामिल होगी। इसमें भारत में प्रोड्यूस की गयी अमेज़न ओरिजनल सीरीज, जैसे ‘द फॉरगॉटन आर्मी-आजादी के लिए’, ‘फोर मोर शॉट्स प्‍लीज़’ सीजन 1 और सीजन 2, ‘द फैमिली मैन’, ‘मिर्जापुर’, ‘इनसाइड एज़’ सीजन 1 और ‘मेड इन हैवेन’ और पुरस्‍कार प्राप्‍त तथा समीक्षकों द्वारा सराही गयी अमेज़न ओरिजनल सीरीज ‘टॉम क्‍लेंसीज़ जैक रेयान’, ‘द बॉयज़’, ‘हंटर्स’, ‘फ्लीबैग’ और ‘द मार्वल्‍स मिसेज मैसल’ जैसी सभी सीरीज प्राइम वीडियो पर उपलब्‍ध होंगी। ये सारी सीरीज अमेज़न प्राइम मेंबर्स के लिये बिना किसी अतिरिक्‍त शुल्‍क के उपलब्‍ध होंगी। इस सर्विस में शामिल टाइल्‍स हिन्‍दी, मराठी, गुजराती, तमिल, तेलुगू, कन्‍नड़, मलयालम, पंजाबी तथा बंगाली में होंगे।

 

प्राइम मेंबर्स ‘गुलाबो सिताबो’ को कहीं भी, किसी भी समय स्‍मार्ट टीवी, मोबाइल डिवाइस, फायर टीवी, फायर टीवी स्टिक, फायर टैबलेट्स, एप्‍पल टीवी आदि के लिये प्राइम वीडियो एप्‍प पर देख सकते हैं। प्राइम वीडियो एप्‍प में, प्राइम मेंबर्स अपने मोबाइल डिवाइसेस और टैबलेट्स पर डाउनलोड कर सकते हैं। और कहीं भी बिना किसी अतिरिक्‍त शुल्‍क के ऑफलाइन देख सकते हैं। प्राइम वीडियो भारत में प्राइम मेंबर्स को बिना अतिरिक्‍त शुल्‍क के सिर्फ 999 रुपये के वार्षिक शुल्‍क या 129 रुपये के मासिक शुल्‍क पर उपलब्‍ध होंगे। नये ग्राहक इसके बारे में www.amazon.in/prime पर और अधिक जानकारी प्राप्‍त कर सकते हैं और 30 दिन के ट्रायल के लिये सब्‍सक्राइब कर सकते हैं।

 

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●       प्राइम वीडियो के साथ शामिलः ‘गुलाबो सिताबो’ अब हॉलीवुड और बॉलीवुड के हजारों टीवी शोज और फिल्मों में शामिल हो गई है, जिनमें भारत में निर्मित अमेज़न ओरिजिनल सीरीज भी मौजूद हैं, जैसे द फॉरगॉटन आर्मी-आजादी के लिए, फोर मोर शॉट्स प्‍लीज़ सीजन 1 और सीजन 2, द फैमिली मैन, मिर्जापुर, इनसाइड एज और मेड इन हैवन और पुरस्कार विजेता तथा समीक्षकों द्वारा सराही गई ग्लोबल अमेज़न ओरिजिनल सीरीज, जैसे टॉम क्लैंसी की जैक रयान, द बॉयज, हंटर्स, फ्लीबैग और द मार्वलस मिसेज मैसेल, जो प्राइम मेम्बरशिप के हिस्से के तौर पर असीमित स्ट्रीमिंग के लिये उपलब्ध हैं। प्राइम वीडियो में हिन्दी, मराठी, गुजराती, तमिल, तेलुगू, कन्नड़, मलायालम, पंजाबी और बंगाली भाषाओं में टाइटल्स उपलब्ध हैं।

●       फौरन पहुँचः मेम्बर्स कहीं से भी, कभी भी स्मार्ट टीवी, मोबाइल यंत्रों, फायर टीवी, फायर टीवी स्टिक, फायर टैबलेट्स, एप्पल टीवी और कई प्रकार के गेमिंग डिवाइस के लिये प्राइम वीडियो एप पर देख सकते हैं। प्राइम वीडियो एयरटेल और वोडाफोन प्री-पेड और पोस्ट-पेड सब्सक्रिप्शन प्लांस के माध्यम से भी उपभोक्ताओं के लिये उपलब्ध है। प्राइम वीडियो एप में, प्राइम मेम्बर्स अपने मोबाइल डिवाइस और टैबलेट्स पर एपिसोड्स डाउनलोड कर सकते हैं और बिना किसी अतिरिक्त शुल्क के, कहीं भी ऑफलाइन देख सकते हैं।

●       बेहतरीन अनुभवः 4के अल्ट्रा एचडी और हाई डायनैमिक रेन्ज (एचडीआर) कॉम्पैटिबल कंटेन्ट के साथ हर चीज को देखने का अधिकांश अनुभव समृद्ध बनायें। आईएमडीबी से शक्ति प्राप्त एक्सक्लूसिव एक्स-रे एक्सेस के साथ अपनी चहेती फिल्मों और टीवी शोज के दृश्यों के पीछे जाएं। चयनित मोबाइल डाउनलोड्स के साथ उसे बाद के लिये सेव करें और ऑफलाइन देखें।

●       प्राइम के साथ शामिलः प्राइम वीडियो केवल 999 रू. प्रतिवर्ष या 129 रू. प्रतिमाह की प्राइम मेम्बरशिप के साथ भारत में बिना किसी अतिरिक्त शुल्क के उपलब्ध है, नये ग्राहक अधिक जानकारी के लिये www.amazon.in/prime देख सकते हैं और 30 दिन के निशुल्क ट्रायल के लिये सब्सक्राइब कर सकते हैं।

 

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