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Tuesday 25 February 2020

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.comfrom 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 A close up of a device

Description automatically generated128GB/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.

Sunday 23 February 2020

"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.

Saturday 22 February 2020

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.”

Tuesday 18 February 2020

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 9th 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, 17th 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 9th 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.

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