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SonyLIV 2.0 announces its content line-up for the first month, opening with the original series ‘Your Honor’

Posted on June 16, 2020 by City Today News (City today.media)

National, 16th June, 2020: With a refreshed brand identity, SonyLIV is all set to bring forth an array of original content ranging from thrilling fictional narratives to real-life incidents and many more. Challenging the predominant beliefs of morality and ethics, SonyLIV’s very first original content titled Your Honor, a dark and morally complex thriller, is all set to go live on 18th June.

Your Honor is adapted from the Israeli series Kvodo, distributed by Yes Studios, has been produced for Applause Entertainment by Sphereorigins and is directed by the National-award winning director, E.Niwas. Life was good for an upright, honest and reputed judge Bishan Khosla until he found himself facing a life altering situation. His only son gets involved in a hit-and-run case. While Bishan is about to turn in his son to the police, he learns about the victim’s identity. Will judge Khosla, the man of honor, choose to put everything at stake to overrule the system?

Oscillating between the complexities of morality and ethics, Jimmy Sheirgill brings to life the agony of Bishan Khosla in this thriller. Joining Jimmy Sheirgill in this enticing new offering are renowned actors like Mita Vashisht, Varun Badola, Yashpal Sharma, Parul Gulati, Suhasini Mulay, Richa Pallod, Kunj Anand, Pulkit Makol, and Mahabir Bhullar.

Offering a power-packed monsoon binge, SonyLIV also releases Manoj Bajpayee’s critically acclaimed film Bhonsle alongwith a dark comedy Kadakh starring Ranvir Shorey. The english shows For Life and Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector also make their Indian debut on the platform. While the former is inspired from a true story, the latter is a thriller adapted from the book “The Bone Collector” by Jeffery Deaver.

Talking about the show, Jimmy Sheirgill, Lead Actor, Your Honor said, “As an actor, I don’t think I want to restrict myself in exploring different avenues. The script becomes an important aspect for me while choosing the project that I am getting involved with. Your Honor is one such project that I am proud of. For the first time I will be seen essaying the character of a judge. The profession itself has not got its due in mainstream cinema and it was an interesting role for me to pursue. The intense narrative of the show is not just gripping but also brings out the emotional complexities of the characters beautifully.”

Elaborating on the subject of the show, Ashish Golwalkar – Head-Content SET, Digital Business, Sony Pictures Networks India said, “SonyLIV Originals are Indian stories created for a global market. The storytelling therefore will have a signature Indian ethos and authenticity. Your honor is the first such show and will be followed by an interesting line up of Indian stories coming soon. We are delighted to partner with Applause Entertainment, Sameer Nair, Director E Niwas and a stellar cast spearheaded by Jimmy Sheirgill to bring Your Honor for our subscribers.”

Talking about the partnership, Sameer Nair, CEO, Applause Entertainment said, “We are glad to partner with SonyLIV as they embark on their journey of originals. Your Honor is the first of our four originals scheduled to go live on the all new SonyLIV and we are sure the audience will enjoy this show. We look forward to a longer association ahead with SonyLIV.”

Update your SonyLIV app and let the binging begin!

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HealthifyMe launches studio-quality home workouts with leading trainers from across the world

Posted on June 16, 2020 by City Today News (City today.media)

HealthifyStudio to get India moving again with accessible and affordable home training options

● Variety of workout options available including Ashtanga Yoga, Zumba and Dance Fitness, access to top-notch international trainers and price points that are half of what one would pay at an offline studio.

● Limited admissions per session to replicate the studio environment and ensure meaningful interactions between the coach and all the participants.

● Anyone with an active gym or fitness membership can join HealthifyStudio for seven top-quality classes by paying just Re. 1.

Bengaluru, June 16, 2020: HealthifyMe, India’s leading AI-led health and fitness app today announced the launch of HealthifyStudio – both in app and on HealthifyStudio.com. The platform brings together leading national and international trainers to offer live, interactive workout experience to people in the safety and comfort of their homes. With the country under an extended lockdown, and consumer hesitation in visiting gyms and public places, HealthifyStudio will enable users to experience immersive studio-style workouts digitally, from the safety and comfort of their homes.

The platform offers a wide variety of workout genres, including Strength & Conditioning, Dance Fitness, Ashtanga Yoga, and Zumba. Some of the leading global trainers on the platform are from Southeast Asia, UK and Europe besides India. To replicate a fitness studio environment and ensure meaningful interactions between the coach and all the participants, each session is limited to a maximum of 30 participants.

Users can also opt for a variety of workout regimes, some of which are dedicated to the management of lifestyle conditions like obesity and hypertension and others that are focused on rehab. HealthifyStudio also has offerings for the entire family with special sessions for children, senior citizens besides live healthy cooking sessions. The sessions conducted on HealthifyStudio will not require any equipment as they have been designed keeping in mind the home setup.

“HealthifyStudio’s value proposition is limited admissions per session and the personal feedback that a customer receives from his/her coach during the workout. As pioneers of the remote coaching phenomenon in India, we want to give our users an elevated experience of being able to work out live with top coaches and like-minded people from the safety & convenience of their homes at an affordable price. We also intend to provide employment opportunities to trainers during these times and have already hired nearly 100 coaches in April and May and intend to hire another 100 in June”, added Tushar.

The introductory price for HealthifyStudio starts at Rs. 3000 for 20 sessions in a month and goes up to Rs. 12,500 for 360 sessions per year. The company has also launched an introductory offer on their website that allows anyone with an active gym or fitness membership to join HealthifyStudio for 7 top-quality classes for just Re. 1.

Rise of inactivity amongst Indians during the lockdown

As per data by HealthifyMe, basis its userbase of 17 million people, the months of March, April and May, when the country was under lockdown, have seen the inactivity levels rise sharply among Indians. While in February, before the lockdown, 52% of Indian women and 44% of Indian men were inactive (burnt less than 50% of their calorie budget), the inactivity levels rose to their peak in the month of April with close to 70% women and 65% men being inactive. The situation has improved slightly in the month of May, yet there exists a yawning gap between the pre-lockdown activity levels and now. This can be largely attributed to unavailability of gyms and consumer hesitation to visit public places due to fear of contracting infections. With HealthifyStudio, HealthifyMe aims to help people work out from the comfort and safety of their homes and improve their activity levels.

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ಷೇರು ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ ಕುಸಿತ

Posted on June 16, 2020 by City Today News (City today.media)

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು: ಭಾರತೀಯ ಆರ್ಥಿಕತೆಯ ಮೇಲೆ ಕೊವೀಡ್-19 ರ ಹಿಡಿತ ಬಲಗೊಂಡಿದ್ದರಿಂದ ಭಾರತೀಯ ಷೇರು ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆಗಳು ನಷ್ಟವನ್ನು ಅನುಭವಿಸಿದವು. ಎಸ್ & ಪಿ ಬಿಎಸ್ಇ ಸೆನ್ಸೆಕ್ಸ್ ಶೇಕಡ 1.63 ಅಥವ 552.09 ಪಾಯಿಂಟ್ಗಳಷ್ಟು ಇಳಿದು 33,228.80 ಕ್ಕೆ ಮುಚ್ಚಿದೆ. ನಿಫ್ಟಿ ಶೇಕಡ 1.60 ಅಥವಾ 159.20 ಅಂಕಗಳಿಂದ ಕುಸಿದು 9813.70 ಕ್ಕೆ ಅಂತ್ಯಗೊಂಡಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಏಂಜಲ್‌ ಬ್ರೋಕಿಂಗ್‌ ಲಿಮಿಟೆಡ್‌ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಹೆಡ್‌ ಅಡ್ವೆಂಸರಿ ಆಮರ್‌ ದಿಯೋ ಸಿಂಗ್‌ ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ಕಂಪನಿಯ ದುರ್ಬಲ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ಷಮತೆಯಿಂದಾಗಿ ಟಾಟಾ ಮೋಟಾರ್ಸ್‌ನ ಷೇರುಗಳು ಇಂದಿನ ವಹಿವಾಟಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಶೇಕಡ 4.42 ರಷ್ಟು ಕುಸಿದು ರೂ .100.65 ಕ್ಕೆ ವಹಿವಾಟು ನಡೆಸಿದವು. ಕೊವೀಡ್-19 ಕಾರಣದಿಂದಾಗಿ ಲಾಕ್‌ಡೌನ್ ಹೇರಿಕೆಯಿಂದಾಗಿ ಅತಿದೊಡ್ಡ ಕಾರು ತಯಾರಕರ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ಷಮತೆ ಮತ್ತಷ್ಟು ಕುಸಿಯುವ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆಯಿದೆ.

ಡಾ. ರೆಡ್ಡಿ ಲ್ಯಾಬ್ಸ್‌ನ ಷೇರು ಬೆಲೆ ಬಿಎಸ್‌ಇಯಲ್ಲಿ ಹಸಿರು ಬಣ್ಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪಮಟ್ಟಿಗೆ ವಹಿವಾಟು ನಡೆಸಿ ರೂ .4007.65 ಕ್ಕೆ ತಲುಪಿದೆ. ಗಿಲ್ಯಾಡ್ ಸೈನ್ಸಸ್‌ನೊಂದಿಗೆ ಕಂಪನಿಯು ವಿಶೇಷವಲ್ಲದ ಪರವಾನಗಿ ಒಪ್ಪಂದವನ್ನು ಮಾಡಿಕೊಂಡ ನಂತರ ಷೇರು ಬೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಏರಿಕೆ ಕಂಡುಬಂದಿದೆ.

ಟಿಪಿಜಿ ಮತ್ತು ಎಲ್ ಕ್ಯಾಟರ್ಟನ್ ಸುಮಾರು ರೂ. ಕಂಪನಿಯ ಜಿಯೋ ಪ್ಲಾಟ್‌ಫಾರ್ಮ್‌ಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ರಿಲಯನ್ಸ್ ಇಂಡಸ್ಟ್ರೀಸ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ 6000 ಕೋಟಿ ರೂ. ಪರಿಣಾಮವಾಗಿ, ಷೇರುಗಳ ಷೇರು ಬೆಲೆಗಳು ಶೇಕಡ 1.48 ರಷ್ಟು ಏರಿಕೆಯಾಗಿ ರೂ .1612.30 ಕ್ಕೆ ವಹಿವಾಟು ನಡೆಸಿದವು. ಕಂಪನಿಯ ಭಾಗಶಃ ಪಾವತಿಸಿದ ಷೇರುಗಳನ್ನು 685 ರ ಪಟ್ಟಿಯ ಬದಲು 700 ಕ್ಕೆ ಮುಚ್ಚಲಾಗಿದೆ.

ಕಂಪನಿಯ ಕ್ಯೂ 4 ನಿವ್ವಳ ಲಾಭವು 26% ರಷ್ಟು ಇಳಿಕೆಯಾಗಿ ರೂ .57 ಕೋಟಿಗಳಷ್ಟಿದ್ದರೆ, ಆದಾಯವು ಶೇಕಡ 6.7 ರಷ್ಟು ಕಡಿಮೆಯಾಗಿದೆ. ಕಂಪನಿಯ ಷೇರು ಬೆಲೆ ಶೇಕಡ 2.32 ರಷ್ಟು ಇಳಿದು 50.50 ರೂ.ಗೆ ವಹಿವಾಟು ನಡೆಸಿತು. ಇಂದಿನ ಅಧಿವೇಶನದಲ್ಲಿ ಚಿನ್ನದ ಬೆಲೆಗಳು ಕೆಳಮಟ್ಟದ ಪ್ರವೃತ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಪ್ರದರ್ಶಿಸುತ್ತಲೇ ಇದ್ದವು. ಕರೋನವೈರಸ್ ಸೋಂಕಿನ ಎರಡನೇ ತರಂಗದ ಹೊರತಾಗಿಯೂ ಡಾಲರ್ ಒಂದು ವಾರಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಕಾಲ ಮುಂದುವರೆದಿದೆ, ಇದು ಇನ್ನೂ ಹೂಡಿಕೆದಾರರ ಅಪಾಯದ ಹಸಿವಿನ ಮೇಲೆ ಪರಿಣಾಮ ಬೀರುತ್ತಿದೆ.

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Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) Launches “Long-Term Courses through Aakash PrimeClass” for students from Class VIII to XII and XII Pass

Posted on June 16, 2020 by City Today News (City today.media)

Aakash PrimeClass to conduct one and two-year courses for JEE and NEET aspirants for Class XI, XII and XII Pass
Long term Foundation courses will also be offered to students from Class VIII, IX and X
The extended course aims to “Bridge the Gap” and provide the best test preparation for students irrespective of their geographical location
Live streamed through the Internet to a classroom equipped with audio-visual equipment, Aakash PrimeClass is a two-way interactive medium
It will enable students to study in a classroom sitting in their town/city interacting with the Faculty@Aakash based in Delhi live on screen

Bengaluru, 15^th June 2020 : Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), the national leader in test preparation services, has launched “long-term courses for students” from Class VIII to Class XII and XII Pass through Aakash PrimeClass, a one-of-its kind Extended Classroom course delivered through New Age Satellite Technology. While one to two year Foundation courses will be offered for students from Class VIII to Class X, courses will also be conducted for one and two years for students from Class XI and XII and XII Pass who wish to become doctors and IITians.

Students can log in at www.primeclass.aakash.ac.in for more information. Specific information on courses for JEE and NEET aspirants can also be seen at https://www.aakash.ac.in/prime-course-jee/and https://www.aakash.ac.in/prime-course-neet/

Giving prime importance to the safety of the students during this unprecedented time, sessions will be live streamed to the student’s home through YouTube. Aakash PrimeClass is a two-way interactive medium that will enable students preparing for Olympiads, JEE and NEET to study in a classroom environment while being in the safety of their home interacting with the Faculty@Aakash based in Delhi live on screen.

The program aims to impart an integrated learning experience to aspirants who are preparing for ‘Boards’ and competitive exams. The classes are delivered through a unique AV setup using a high-definition projection system and high-resolution classroom camera. AESL faculties also use smart assessment system, audio-video facilities, smart attendance system etc. to see, hear and talk to the students. They can see, listen and participate in a lecture while interact and raise queries to the faculty spontaneously as in a regular classroom set up.

Commenting on the launch of the long-term courses, Mr Aakash Chaudhry, Director and CEO of AESL, said, “During this challenging time, we want to ensure full cooperation to students preparing for JEE and NEET exams as well as Olympiads, irrespective of the geographical location. At Aakash PrimeClass, Innovative learning experience coupled with continuous testing and analysis will give students better insights and exposure to improve their academic performances. Our sessions will be interactive, allowing students to clear doubts, ask questions and be able to address their queries and concerns. We hope that students and educators will take advantage of this unique initiative.”

The Aakash PrimeClass courses will be delivered through the national network of AESL. The centres are VSAT-enabled and with the help of state-of-the-art studios & telecommunication facilities, they will channelize audio, video and data-enabled high-quality, faculty lectures to students.

Advantages of Aakash PrimeClass

Aakash faculty is among the best in the country and have produced stellar results year-after-year
The study material provided by AESL is acknowledged as the best among peers & is highly sought-after by discerning aspirants
Web-based Text and Multimedia lessons are used to set the pace for upcoming topics along with PLA (Pre learning assessment)
In-Class exercises are conducted to assess the learning of in-class teaching. It also enables Learning-Gap Analysis and Corrective action by student & faculty
Post Class Assignments are provided for recall, revision as well as higher-order preparation
A dedicated team is set up to resolve the doubts of students
Planners are providedto inform and make visible class schedule, tests, and assignments
All sessions conducted are recorded and are available in the students’ id which can be used for later review. Parents can also have a look at all the sessions
Online review sessions are conducted to jointly review performance and plan accelerative or corrective steps
Academic Help Desk forQuery record and query tracking
E-mail/SMS alerts are shared on events, changes, scores, assignment completion/ Incompletion, to parents and faculty

With Aakash PrimeClass available in their hometown, students from small towns will no longer need to shift to a bigger city for their preparation. They will get tutelage of the most experienced faculties of Delhi. Best in class content, tests, 24×7 doubt resolution and video archives will also be available. Plus it takes away the worries of parents about their child’s health, safety and security.

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Collaboration in the agri-industry- Bayer partners with ITC e-Choupal 4.0 to support farmers

Posted on June 16, 2020 by City Today News (City today.media)

§ Farmers can order Bayer’s Crop Protection products on ITC’s e-Choupal 4.0 platform

§ Partnership to benefit 42,000+ farmers in Mysore region

§ Initiative to improve access to good-quality agri-inputs and timely agronomic advisory

Mysore, June 15, 2020: Bayer CropScience Limited is partnering with ITC Limited’s Agri Business Division to extend the reach of its Crop Protection products through ITC’s e-Choupal 4.0 platform. The partnership has commenced as a pilot project in Mysore, Karnataka and will gradually be expanded to other geographies across India.

With Covid-19 disrupting farming operations and on-farm advisory, this initiative will help farmers avail agri-inputs and digital advisory on a timely basis. ITC & Bayer are jointly training and on-boarding retailers in the Mysore region, to cater to farmers’ orders placed through the e-Choupal 4.0 platform. Field Officers from both companies have also received extensive training on product knowledge and technical advisory to support farmers.

Over 42,000 ITC farmers, covering 60,000 hectares across 1,100 villages in Mysore region will benefit from the partnership with Bayer. Farmers can place their order for Bayer products through the e-Choupal 4.0 platform and track their orders. Farmers without access to smartphones can place their orders online with assistance from Bayer & ITC’s field staff or even place offline orders.

Speaking about the partnership with ITC, D. Narain, CEO & MD of Bayer CropScience Limited, said, “Farmers in India often struggle to get access to agri-inputs, training and advisory under one roof. Lack of modern technologies and good agricultural practices hamper crop productivity and farm profitability. At Bayer, we are looking at meaningful collaborations to create greater value for farmers and the entire agri eco-system. Bayer’s partnership with ITC aims to offer tailored solutions, enabling farmers to achieve better harvests and progress to sustainable agriculture. We also plan to leverage ITC’s extensive rural reach to create capacity building for adoption of greater product stewardship and traceability of produce.”

Elaborating on the partnership with Bayer, Sanjiv Rangrass of ITC Limited, who has been driving the

e-Choupal 4.0 initiative said, “While agronomic advisory is essential to the farmer, information on best practices alone is not sufficient to improve their profitability. Farmers routinely battle adulteration, product non-availability and arbitrary pricing. Consequently, they are not able to make informed purchasing decisions. Therefore, it is essential to provide farmers with access to the right set of products and services. ITC’s e-Choupal 4.0 platform aims at providing on-demand crop advisory linked to products & services across the value chain. ITC’s collaboration with Bayer will enable access to quality inputs by digitalizing the local marketplace eco-system for farmers. This will leverage Bayer’s expertise in agri-inputs and ITC’s deep-rooted linkages with farmers through the e-Choupal 4.0 platform, thereby creating value and a brand of trust for the farmers.”

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