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‘Becomes the only brand to manufacture the entire range of Android TVs in India Consolidates leadership in affordable online Tv segment’

Bangalore, 14th June 2019: French consumer brand Thomson, a leading name in India’s affordable online TV market, announces the launch of its OFFICIAL ANDROID TV series. Becomes the only brand to fully manufacture the entire range of its Official Android television, entirely in India; thus honoring its commitment to Make in India initiative. Biggest amongst its newly launched series is 65 inches, followed by 43″, 49″ and 55″ respectively.

With this launch, the brand has officially flagged off its entry into India’s premium TV space , as well.The launched series is equipped with the latest version of Android- Oreo 8.1, an Android remote that will have Google Assistant and hot keys for Netflix and Google Play.

Currently, India is witnessing a surge in digital penetration, especially in tier 2, 3 cities and rural towns, resulting in more people getting online. This has added to increased awareness and online sales, for white goods category as well.

According to a recent report, in 2018 the online Television sales spiked at 20% for ‘flat panel tv sets’ Thomson, after its re-entry last year, adopted the sales via e-commerce’ strategy, and brought the best products to people across the country on Flipkart. Since its comeback the brand has crossed many milestones and is well on its way to consolidate its leadership position in the affordable online Tv space, which is growing at an unprecedented rate.

Talking about the new series Avneet Singh Marwah, CEO of SPPL, Exclusive Brand Licensee of Thomson Tvs in India, adds “We are honored to be part of Android tv journey in India, we need to thank Google for all the support. We are proud to announce Thomson 65 inches Android tv, which will be India’s first 4K official Android that echoes the ‘Make in India’ initiative. It is a great feeling especially when you have seen the evolution of smart tvs; we had launched Thomson tv with open source 4.4 version and today we are launching an official android with the latest Oreo version. This tv will change the whole ecosystem in India as it comes with some great features like Google Assistant, Netflix, some 5000 more TV apps/games, an inbuilt Chrome-Cast, Dolby sound, 2.5 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM and much more. This will be our first premium tv at a super affordable price starting from 29,999/- for 43 inches, to a never before seen price, 65 inches at 59999/-.”

Sharing his thoughts on the launch, Ajay Yadav, Senior Vice President, Mobiles & Large Appliances at Flipkart said, “We are delighted to continue this journey with Thomson as it makes its way into India’s TV space, offering superior Smart TV experience to customers at affordable prices. Flipkart is a one-stop destination for top television brands, comprising the largest Certified Android TV selection in the country. The share of Certified Android TVs among Smart TVs has grown tremendously over the past year and we continue to improve selection and pricing in this segment.”

Prices of Thomson’s latest range of Android TVs are as follows: 43 inches: 29,999 INR, 50 inches: 34,999 INR, 55 inches: 38,099 INR, 65 inches: 59,999 INR, For superior experience and top-notch picture & sound quality, Thomson, across sizes 43 to 65 inches, has used a 4K 10 HDR display along with state of the art sound systems- DOLBY Audio and DTS TruSurround. These features will allow users to have a life like experience while watching their favourite videos shows. Additionally, to enable seamless flow of quality content Thomson’s Official Android TV range includes some pre-loaded applications such as Netflix, Youtube, Google Store Play, Google Play Music and Google Play Movies.

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rPool, which is integrated inside the redBus mobile app has been developed with the objective of contributing to decongestion of cities
Targeted at office goers, the new carpooling service is being offered in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune

Bengaluru, June 12, 2019: redBus, the world’s largest online bus ticketing platform, announces the launch of an advanced carpooling service on its platform, called rPool. Launched in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune, this new service allows office goers to avail and offer rides in their personal cars, while commuting between home and their workplace. rPool can be accessed directly from within the redBus mobile app.

rPool emerges from the need to develop sustainable solutions for the burgeoning traffic and congestion problems that most Indian cities, endure on an everyday basis. The spurt in ownership of private vehicles over the last decade, far outpaces the development of infrastructure needed to sustain them, resulting in severe cramming, impacting the quality of life, environment and the economy. According to multiple studies conducted, Indian cities are among the most congested cities in the world. In Bengaluru alone, the percentage additional time taken to travel during peak hours is at 162% compared to a 68% additional time taken in KL or 79% in Jakarta. Bengaluru’s vehicle population has grown the fastest in the country, with over 8 million vehicles on its roads, resulting in some obvious problems associated with the phenomenon, such as slow speed, long queues at traffic signals and high levels of pollution, among others.
redBus believes in the concept of ‘shared mobility’, as a sustainable option to tackling this situation, with carpooling being the best solution. According to a report on ‘Enabling Shared Mobility in India’ published by NITI Ayog, carpooling is a form of ride sharing in which trips are shared by travellers but with the exception that the drivers are not considered “for hire”, though they can receive some forms of compensation to recover their fuel cost.

About rPool
Integrated into the redBus app, rPool is a sophisticated carpool solution for working professionals, enabling them to offer and avail rides, between their homes and offices. It uses advanced technology to connect ride givers and ride takers in the fastest and most convenient manner possible. The matching algorithm ensures that ride givers don’t have to deviate or take any detours from their daily work route and ride takers get to travel the maximum distance of their commute as a part of the shared ride.

Features of rPool:
Verified Profiles via multiple checks: In order to build a trusted community of ride givers and ride takers, rPool is restricted to working professionals undertaking daily commute. Users are verified through their mobile number and their organisation’sorganization’s corporate email id.

Safe, secure and, private: redBus has introduced phone number masking which enables users to connect with each other via the redBus app without revealing their phone numbers to each other thus ensuring privacy. Ride takers on rPool would be provided accident insurance free of cost for each ride.

Attractive Incentives: Ride givers receive incentives in the form of reward points that can be redeemed at fuel stations and Amazon Pay. Ride takers pay much less than autos/cabs for the same distance.

Inaugural Launch Offer: As an inaugural offer, for the first 500 ride givers in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and, Pune each, redBus would be charging zero commission for the first 5 years.

User profiles and feedback mechanism: Creation of user profiles based on user reviews, allowing participants the option of choosing the people they wish to travel with, based on their ratings. The platform also offers women ride givers or takers to choose to travel with women alone, as an option.

Speaking on the occasion, Prakash Sangam, CEO – redBus said, “While governments and various other institutions are evaluating multiple options to tackle congestion in cities, as one of the largest facilitators of road travel in the country, redBus is poised to make a difference through advanced technology and professional expertise. rPool, our new carpooling service, is a systematic solution, not only to decongest roads, but also offer commuters, a viable option that helps them save fuel and time. With the right implementation and adoption at scale, carpooling can significantly reduce vehicular traffic during peak hours in urban cities.”
If 4 people share one car for 10km via the rPool platform, one can save around 4 to 5 litres of fuel thus reducing the CO2 emissions by 9 to 11kgs. With a large existing base of users across the country, redBus is poised to scale the rPool proposition at pace, positively impacting quality of life, environment, and the economy.
Chaitanya Kanuri, World Resources Institute India (WRI India), said, “Technology-enabled shared mobility solutions like carpooling platforms have the potential to improve the efficiency and sustainability of urban transportation in our cities. By allowing three-four trips to be fulfilled by a single vehicle, carpooling can contribute to reduced congestion as well as lower GHG emissions and air pollution- for which transportation is a major source. Care must be taken however, to ensure that ride-givers on carpooling platforms are only permitted to share costs of fuel and vehicle use with other co-passengers without imposing any additional charges; this is in line with carpooling regulations in other countries like the US and France. WRI India is working with shared mobility enterprises and with government agencies to promote innovative mobility solutions that are integrated with urban transport networks and have a positive impact on the city.”

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Bangalore, 31^th May 2019, Rio Tinto has partnered with Indian retailer Joyalukkas to launch an exclusive collection of jewellery made with diamonds from its Argyle mine in Western Australia. This exclusive range of bridal and fashion jewellery known as a Joyalukkas “Limited Edition” Eleganza collection is available at selected stores throughout India.

Mithali Raj, captain of the Indian women’s cricket team and the official ambassador for Rio Tinto’s Australian Diamonds programme unveiled the exclusive 2019 collection at the Joyalukkas flagship store on M.G. Road, Bengaluru.

Ms Raj said, “I am delighted to launch the Joyalukkas “Limited Edition” Australian Diamonds collection. Diamonds were once only accessible to kings and queens and Hollywood royalty. A collection such as this makes these sought-after diamonds far more affordable to a broader range of consumers across India.”

The Joyalukkas “Limited Edition” Eleganza collection features bridal and fashion designs set with uncut diamonds from the Argyle mine. Uncut or ‘chakri” diamonds as they are known in India, once the exclusive preserve of the Maharajas, are gaining continued popularity with Indian consumers.

Central to Rio Tinto’s Australian Diamonds initiative in India is a leading-edge tracking system for monitoring the movement of Rio Tinto’s rough Australian diamonds from its source at the Argyle mine through to finished jewellery.

Vikram Merchant , director of Rio Tinto’s diamond sales and marketing activities in India said, “Today’s consumer wants to know where their jewellery comes from and the Australian Diamonds programme celebrates Rio Tinto’s diamond heritage and pedigree from a clean, traceable source of diamonds.

“The importance of provenance in the diamond industry has never been stronger and today the biggest opportunitity for change lies in developing diamond jewellery offerings that track the diamonds from the mine to the market.”

Speaking at the launch, Baby George, CEO, Joyalukkas Group, said, “Partnering with Rio Tinto, one of the world’s leading diamond producers, offers Joyalukkas a dedicated and reliable supply of ethically sourced natural diamonds. Australian Diamonds, available as a “Limited Edition” Eleganza collection, brings a differentiated and compelling offer of trust to our customers, enhancing our reputation as the world’s favourite jeweller”.

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು , ಮೇ 30 , 2019 : ರಿಯೋ ಟಿಂಟೊ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ಈಗ ಜಾಯಲುಕ್ಕಾಸ್ ನೊಂದಿಗೆ ಪಾಲುದಾರಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪಶ್ಚಿಮ ಆಸ್ಟ್ರೇಲಿಯಾದ ಆರ್ಗೈಲ್ ಗಣಿಯ ವಜಗಳಿಂದ ಆಭರಣಗಳ ಪ್ರತ್ಯೇಕ ಸಂಗ್ರಹವನ್ನು ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ಮಾಡಿದೆ . ಈ ಪ್ರತ್ಯೇಕ ವಧು ಮತ್ತು ಫ್ಯಾಷನ್ ಆಭರಣ ಶ್ರೇಣಿಯನ್ನು ಜಾಯಲುಕ್ಕಾಸ್ ಲಿಮಿಟೆಡ್ ಎಡಿಷನ್ ” ಆಸ್ಟ್ರೇಲಿಯನ್ ಡೈಮಂಡ್ಸ್ ಎಲೆಗೆನ್ನಾ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್ ಎಂದು ಹೆಸರಿಸಲಾಗಿದ್ದು , ಭಾರತದ ಎಲ್ಲೆಡೆ ಆಯ್ದ ಮಳಿಗೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಲಭ್ಯವಿರುತ್ತದೆ . ಭಾರತ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಕ್ರಿಕೆಟ್ ತಂದ ನಾಯಕಿ ಮತ್ತು ರಿಯೊ ಟಿಂಟೋ ಆಸ್ಟ್ರೇಲಿಯನ್ ವಜಗಳ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಅಧಿಕೃತ ರಾಯಭಾರಿ ಮಿಥಾಲಿ ರಾಜ್ ಅವರು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಎಂಜಿ ರಸ್ತೆಯಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಜೋಯಲುಕ್ಕಾಸ್‌ನ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಮಳಿಗೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರತ್ಯೇಕ 2019 ಸಂಗ್ರಹವನ್ನು ಅನಾವರಣಗೊಳಿಸಿದರು .

ಮಿಥಾಲಿ ರಾಜ್ ಅವರು ಮಾತನಾಡಿ , “ ಜಾಯಲುಕ್ಕಾಸ್ “ ಲಿಮಿಟೆಡ್ ಎಡಿಷನ್ ” ಆಸ್ಟ್ರೇಲಿಯನ್ ವಜ್ರಗಳ ಸಂಗ್ರಹ ವನ್ನು ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ಮಾಡುವುದಕ್ಕೆ ಹರ್ಷಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ . ಒಂದುಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜರು , ರಾಣಿಯರು ಮತ್ತು ಹಾಲಿವುಡ್ ತಾರೆಯರಿಗೆ ಮಾತ್ರ ಈ ವಜ್ರ ಖರೀದಿಸಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಗುತ್ತಿತ್ತು . ಈ ಸಂಗ್ರಹ ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿನ ಗ್ರಾಹಕರಿಗೆ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಹೆಚ್ಚಾಗಿ ಕೈಗೆಟುಕುವಂತೆ ಸಾದರಪಡಿಸುತ್ತಿದೆ ” ಎಂದರು .

ಜಾಯಲುಕ್ಕಾಸ್ “ ಲಿಮಿಟೆಡ್ ಎಡಿಷನ್ ” ಎಲೆಗೆನ್ನಾ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್ ಈ ಹಿಂದೆ . ಮಹಾರಾಜರಿಗೆ ಮಾತ್ರ ಖರೀದಿಸಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಿದ್ದ ಅನ್‌ಕಟ್ ಅಥವ ಶಕ್ತಿ ವಜ್ರಗಳನ್ನು ಸಾದರಪಡಿಸುತ್ತಿದೆ . ಮೂಲದಿಂದ ಅಂತಿಮ ಹಂತದವರೆಗೆ ಈ ವಜಗಳನ್ನು ನೀತಿಯುತವಾಗಿ ಸಂಗ್ರಹಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ .

ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ರಿಯೊ ಟಿಂಟೊ ವಜ್ರ ಮಾರಾಟ ಮತ್ತು ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ ಚಟುವಟಿಕೆಗಳ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕರಾದ ವಿಕ್ರಮ್ ಮರ್ಚೆಂಟ್ ಅವರು ಮಾತನಾಡಿ , ` ಶುದ್ಧ ಮತ್ತು ಮೂಲವನ್ನು ಗುರುತಿಸಬಹುದಾದ ರಿಯೋ ಟಿಂಟೋನ ವಜ್ರಗಳ ಪರಂಪರೆಯನ್ನು ಆಸ್ಟ್ರೇಲಿಯನ್ ಡೈಮಂಡ್ ಪ್ರೋಗ್ರಾಮ್ ಸಂಭ್ರಮಿಸುತ್ತದೆ ” ಎಂದರು .

ಜಾಯಲುಕ್ಕಾಸ್ ಗ್ರೂಪ್‌ನ ಸಿಇಒ ಬಾಬಿ ಜಾರ್ಜ್ ಅವರು ಮಾತನಾಡಿ , ” ರಿಯೋ ಟಿಂಟೊ ಜಗತ್ತಿನ ಮುಂಚೂಣಿಯ ವಜ್ರ ಉತ್ಪಾದಕರಾಗಿದ್ದು , ಇದರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಪಾಲುದಾರಿಕೆ ಜಾಯಲುಕ್ಕಾಸ್‌ಗೆ ನೀತಿಯುತವಾಗಿ ಸಂಗ್ರಹಿಸಲಾದ ನೈಸರ್ಗಿಕ ವಜ್ರಗಳನ್ನು ಪೂರೈಸುತ್ತದೆ ” ಎಂದರು .

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A Complete Wellness Plan for Corporate Employees
~ Card benefits both employee and employer with a core focus on preventive measures ~
~ Exclusive discounts on OPD & Wellness services throughout the year ~

Hyderabad, May 27, 2019: Zoylo Digihealth Pvt. Ltd. (Zoylo), in its latest expansion move, has entered the corporate wellness segment with its flagship product, “ZoyPlus Corporate Health Card” specially designed to benefit both employers and the employees. ZoyPlus is a unique health card with multiple benefits and value-added services that contribute to healthy employees and a productive workplace.
Mr. Vinod Kumar Reddy, CEO, Zoylo Digihealth said, “Employee wellness is a fast-emerging benefit category that is valued by employees as it ensures a systematic end-to-end health management for them.
ZoyPlus offers a complete healthcare solution for corporate workforce through a single card with exclusive benefits on the entire range of medical services which makes it a one-go health and wellness solution.”
With a core focus on preventive measures, ZoyPlus Health Card offers a complete wellness package that includes free master health checkup, online doctor consultations, dental checkup, hair & skin analysis along with free life insurance coverage and exclusive discounts on medicines, lab tests, doctor appointments, physiotherapy, home healthcare and other wellness services throughout the year.
The preventive healthcare aspects will help every employee to benefit from early detection of lifestyle diseases, especially NCDs like hypertension, diabetes, obesity and cancer. The solutions will help employees to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Zoylo is India`s first online healthcare ecosystem that brings together seekers of medical care and service providers on an integrated transparent platform. The first offline and online integrated healthcare platform comprises a huge network of 50,000+ doctors, NABL accredited diagnostic centres, wellness centres, and 3000+ hospitals offering 360o coverage of healthcare needs across 600+ locations in India.

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