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Brigade partners with Oakterto Unveil Amazon Alexa-enabled Smart Homes

Posted on February 27, 2020 by City Today News (City today.media)

Bengaluru, February 26, 2020: Brigade Group, a leading real estate developer, has partnered with home automation company Oakter to provide smart home solutions to its future residents.As part of its Brigade Plus Easy Home packages, a one stop solution for customized home offerings, Brigade customers will now be able to leverage the benefits of Amazon Alexa. With the help of Alexa, residents will be able to control their home devices such as lights, fans, ACs, TVs, cameras, geysers, listen to the music of their choice, get news updates, make shopping lists and much more, just through voice.

Brigade Plus Easy Home packages offers customers a host of interior solutions such as modular kitchens, electrical fittings, andnow the newly announced Alexa-enabled smart home solutions to help them conveniently move into their new homes without the hassle of dealing with various contractors and vendors.

Since 1986, Brigade has been at the forefront of pioneering new trends across sectors – be it establishing the first serviced apartments in Bengaluru, designing large-scale integrated enclaves,introducing the iconic World Trade Center brand to South India and founding the acclaimed Indian Music Experience Museum. With this latest association,Brigade provides customers with tech-enabled designer interior solutions that literally speak their mind!

On this occasion, Ms.Pavitra Shankar, Executive Director, Brigade Enterprises Ltd., said, “There is a shift in customer preferences for homes that have security, convenience and optimised energy consumption to conserve resources. It makes sense that our offerings are updated to accommodate these new devices and technological advancements.”

According to Dilip R.S, Country Manager, Alexa Skills and Voice Services, Amazon India, “With nearly a 5X increase in Alexa-enabled Smart Home users in 2019, customers love the convenience of voice controlling their world. We are excited to see Brigade Group offer this delight of voice-controlled smart home devices with the Brigade Plus Easy Home packages.”

Smart home has become one of the most popular Alexa features and customers are increasingly experimenting with home automation, starting with something as simple as light bulbs. Alexa can seamlessly bring the smart home experience to life. The convenience of controlling smart home devices with simple commands such as “Alexa, turn on the lights”, set timers, ask for information, listen to the news or favourite music, set up quick reminders, add items to their to do list/ shopping list and much more is gaining momentum among customers.

Launched in 2015, Oakter manufactures smart-home appliances compatible with Amazon Alexa, and will be implementing these solutions across Brigade Plus Easy Home Packages.As per Varun Gupta, CTO of Oakter, “Software features are becoming more important in homes. We are delighted to partner with Brigade Group to bring in delightful experience of automation and voice control.”

Brigade has set up multiple model apartments showcasing furnishing options along with the Alexa enabled home automation systems, at the following locations across Bengaluru.
Brigade Buena Vista, Budigere Cross
Plumeria at Brigade Meadows, Kanakapura Road
Brigade Panorama, MysoreRoad
Deodar at Brigade Orchards, Devanahalli
Brigade El Dorado model unit, World Trade Center Bengaluru

Interested customers may call 1800 1035599 or write to Brigade at plus@brigadegroup.com

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Roca Bets Big on Customer Experience; inaugurates Display Studio in Karnataka

Posted on February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 by City Today News (City today.media)

First Laufen-Roca-Parryware Studio in Bengaluru presents innovations in bathroom concepts and excellent products

Bengaluru, February 26, 2020: Roca Bathroom Products Pvt Ltd. (RBPPL), India’s leading manufacturer of bathroom products, has inaugurated Karnataka’s first display studio in Bengaluru to capitalize on the evolving bathroom market. The company is focused on strengthening brand’s presence in Karnataka and the exclusive brand studio launch is a step in the direction. Mr. KE Ranganathan, Managing Director, Roca Bathroom Products Pvt Ltd. inaugurated the studio in the presence of prominent architects, interior designers, trade partners, and developers.

Spread across an area of 4,400 sq. ft., this would be company’s seventh display studio in country after Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kochi, Lucknow, Chandigarh and Chennai. With an aim of being a one-stop solution for all bathroom needs, the display studio will showcase a wide array of bath fixtures by three leading power brands of RBPPL- Laufen from Switzerland the world’s prominent luxury brand, Roca, world’s popular super-premium designer brand, and Parryware, India’s most popular and trusted bathroom brand.

Commenting on the inauguration of the display studio, Mr. Ranganathan, Managing Director, Roca Bathroom Products Pvt Ltd, said, “We are delighted to launch our first display studio in one of our key markets -Bengaluru that has contributed to the success of our brands. With the growing disposable income and aspirations of individuals in urban cities, customers are opting for more upmarket bathroom fixture resonating individual’s style. This store exhibits the finest collections from Swiss major Laufen and World’s No. 1 brand Roca’s futuristic products and intelligent device. The luxury designs from Parryware is also on play for customers, architects, designers and our trade partners. Addition of seventh display studio in India fortifies our commitment for the market, showcasing the vast array of products offered by our company – RBPPL- across brands and price segment.”

The display studio will display an array of products and offerings including faucets, bathtubs, basins, wcs, showers, kitchen sinks, and bathroom furniture among others. It will add as an experience center for architects, dealer partners, designers and customers. This display studio will also have training sessions for channel partners and plumbing contractors. Given the affluent living standard and increased spending capacity, consumers in this region have a higher preference for premium bathroom products that are high on technology and functionality. With Roca’s endeavor to expand its network and provide impeccable shop floor experience to the customers.

In India, Roca Bathroom Products Pvt Ltd consists of five brands – Armani Roca, Laufen, Roca, Parryware and Johnson Pedder under its umbrella – each offering a unique bathroom range and catering to different segments of the society.

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Gorgeous Karisma Kapoor & Shamita Shetty along with ACE Business Awards to felicitate Entrepreneurs, Achievers, and Champions.

Posted on February 26, 2020 by City Today News (City today.media)

The city’s one of the most iconic awards ‘Ace Business Awards 2020’ is all set to happen on 28th February at JW Marriott Hotel in serene and calm Bengaluru. The known personalities like Karisma Kapoor, Shamita Shetty, Ankit Tiwari, Irfan Pathan, Sree Santh have already shared their interest in the same and added, “This is going to be huge and we are excited to be a part of this award show.”
ACE Business Awards provide a national platform to innovators and entrepreneurs who dare to take a different path and have demonstrated excellent business performance. “We believe innovators deserve recognition. We provide them the opportunity to exhibit their talents and innovations on a national platform and receive our prestigious award”, says Raj – the founder of FAQ Events & Media.

Raj and Shelly Lather who is also the founder of FAQ Events & Media and Ace Business Magazine – interacted with media and said, “Besides, we have also mooted to focus the lesser-known talents from the regional film industries as well as non-profit organizations those who are selflessly working for the people’s cause and provide awards to them”
The gala event which is sponsored by Lexus India and Hair Skin Factory will see more than a hundred industries like healthcare, retail, food & beverages, technology, real estate, education, travel and etc who will showcase their achievements and innovative ideas. Actress Karisma Kapoor, Shamita Shetty, and few former Indian cricketers will present awards to the galaxy of entrepreneurs during the occasion.
Not only this but there is something for fashionistas too as Premium label ‘Riya and Shelly’ couture will be launched. The top models and show stoppers will burn the ramp with their shimmering and sizzling attires. Also, melody and hip-shaking will definitely tame your belligerent adrenaline as a galaxy of artists will perform on the occasion so wait with your fingers crossed till the D-day arrives.

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NOOTROPIC FOODS TO BOOST THE MEMORY DURING EXAMINATION

Posted on February 26, 2020 by City Today News (City today.media)

Contributed by – Ms. Pavithra N Raj, Chief Dietician, Columbia Asia Referral Hospital Yeshwanthpur

Bangalore, 25th February 2020: While we as parents worry about the nutrition content of the food of our kids, we rarely think about how food can also affect our child’s brains.
The feeding of children, the right way, has to be well monitored by their parents for their proper physical and mental growth of children. Healthy eating can stabilize children’s energy, sharpen their minds, and even out their moods.

Children who don’t get proper nutrition during their first three years may be losing ground in intelligence to their better-nourished peers and hence children should be encouraged to eat healthy foods from an early age, and to avoid foods that are high in fat and sugar, as far as possible.
Nutrition has been called the single greatest environmental influence for children, and it remains essential during the initial years of life and during examination for their memory.

Nootropics are brain booster they are drugs or supplements which helps to improve cognitive function, memory, creativity or motivation particularly executive functions which is beneficial for the human brain.

The foods which are rich in nootropics are:
Eggs: are rich in choline, which helps transmit signals across neuronal membranes. Body use the choline in eggs to produce acetylcholine, which aids the body in achieving deep sleep to retaining new memories.
Spinach: Dark greens leafy vegetable like spinach and kale are the best source of brain-boosting nutrients lutein and zeaxanthin these nutrients helps in quicker mental recall, and increased capacity for memory.
Turmeric: turmeric which belong to ginger family helps stimulates neurogenic cellular creation, and is used in the treatment of depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and strokes.
Blueberries: contain Anthocyanin, an antioxidant which prevents the brain from aging. Anthocyanin helps improve memory and cognitive function, and even helps intra-cellular communication within our brains.
Dark chocolate: Flavanol-rich cocoa beans actually increase blood flow to the brain and can even trigger the production of new brain cells.
Oily fish: the long chain omega 3s in oily fish may improve learning and memory and reduce inflammation in the brain which helps in decreased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, depression and other mental health conditions.
Red wine: nootropic benefits in red wine are in its high levels of resveratrol, an antioxidant compound that targets the free radicals associated with some forms of cancer.
Nuts: walnuts have high amount of vitamin E that forms a protective layer around the brain cell membranes and ward off free radicals.

Coffee – caffeine content in the coffee shows cognitive performance by blocking the activity of adenosine, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. This neurotransmitter can reduce mental stamina and make one feel drowsy.

Green tea – contains catechin and L-theanine which promote relaxation without sedation which is favourably promote brain function.

Water – When we are dehydrated, we are more likely not to be able to think clearly. around two litres of water a day is recommended but it also depends on body weight, and level of physical activity of a person.

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Microsoft empowers startups in India to achieve more

Posted on February 25, 2020 by City Today News (City today.media)

“Five startups showcase their unique propositions at Future Decoded Tech Summit”

Bengaluru, February 25th , 2020: Startups are an indisputable innovation engine, and Microsoft is partnering with startups across India to help propel their growth. Whether it’s building the first application, landing a key customer, or scaling to a million users, Microsoft is committed to offer joint sales engagements with startups, along with access to our technology, and new community spaces that promote collaboration across local and global ecosystems. Startups on Microsoft’s cloud platform that are part of the showcase at Future Decoded Tech Summit include:

ElasticRun: Aiming to redefine India’s logistics industry with a variable capacity distribution network, it is built on a state-of-the-art AI powered platform that offers capacity planning, real-time order matching, and automated order collection as well as a payment system for e-tailers, consumer goods companies, and allied service providers.

Spektacom: Founded by cricketer Anil Kumble, it unveils trends and patterns to understand the science behind the art of sports. The Power Bat is equipped with data-capturing equipment and advanced modeling techniques and is powered by machine learning, IoT and Microsoft Azure’s cloud offerings, providing real-time analytics and data management capabilities.

Bizongo: India’s largest multi-category packaging platform in the B2B space delivering 290+ million packaging units across India, it is developing solutions to automate the packaging supply chain. This ensures availability of packaging material with clients to create an integrated and digital packaging supply chain through auto-replenishment.

Sun Mobility: Working in the field of green energy, it provides Battery as a Service (BAAS) solution with an aim to transform India’s use of clean energy. Leveraging Microsoft Azure IoT, it’s working with state transport undertakings, fleet operators, shared mobility providers, and automotive OEMs across all platforms to create scalable, economical and smarter mobility solutions.

Bionic Yantra: Aiming to restore mobility for severely injured people, it has engineered a wearable robotic exoskeleton that enables rehabilitation and helps patients walk again. Using IoT and ML, their advanced approaches are enabling data trails for patient authenticity and progress achieved, and predicting patient recovery.

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