Austin Ajit is a young naturalist, author , artist , storyteller and avid reader from Bangalore. Austin’s 3rd book titled ‘ The Day I Found An Egg ‘ was launched today 04March 2023, at the Rotary Club, Indiranagar by famous Kannadiga writer Sri Sudhakaran Ramanthali. The ceremony had started with lamp lighting function – the lamp was lit by Sri Sudhakaran Ramanthali (National Sathitya Acadamy & Karnataka Sahitya Academy award winner), Sri Sathyan Puthoor (advocate , writer and politician ), BRIJI. K T (writer and artist) , P V Bhaskaran Achari (artist) , Rema Prasanna Pisharody (poet) The first copy was handed over to Sri Rukmini Ramanthali (poet). The book introduction was done by Sri Sudhakaran Ramanthali, followed by Sri Briji KT and all other guest addressing the audience. Sri Babu Pallassery ( Indian film scriptwriter ) , Sri Premraj KK ( author and filmmaker), Sri Rajah Balakrishna ( film director) , Sri Anoop Vamanapuram( drama & Short film Director), Sri Mathu Mangadu ( women empowerment activist ) was present in the function .
This book is science fiction novel .During one of his nature adventure trip, Austin discovers a mysterious egg in a forest which hatches into a magic dinosaur. He becomes Austin’s buddy and together they go to many wonderful and cool adventures throughout the galaxy. He learns a lot from his friend Stargazer along the way and they get to meet many new dinosaurs. Together they learn a lot about secrets of the ancient earth and the future. Read the book to find out more interesting facts and mysteries.
Austin has written and released 3 books in less than 1 year. ‘The Day I Found An Egg’ is Austin’s 3rd book. His 1st book was ‘Grandma and Austin’s Plant Kingdom’ released when he was age8, and 2nd book ‘Austin’s Dino World’ at age 9. Austin holds the record as youngest author from 1) World Records – London’ 2) ‘India Book of Records’ and 3) ‘International Book of Records’ . He has also received many awards for his first two books. Austin is studying in grade 5 at Wolsey Hall Oxford, the home-schooling college UK. He loves reading Sci-Fi., Fantasy, Adventure, and mythological books and loves dinosaurs.
The signature project, Serene Amara by Columbia Pacific, is jointly developed by Columbia Pacific Group and Embassy Group.
Bengaluru; 01 March, 2023: Columbia Pacific Communities (CPC), a part of Seattle-based Columbia Pacific Group, and Embassy Group, India’s leading real estate developer, launch Serene Amara by Columbia Pacific at Embassy Springs. A joint development, the project will be managed by Columbia Pacific Communities and built by Embassy Group. Columbia Pacific Group has leveraged their 40 years of experience and expertise in senior housing design, development, and management in collaboration with Embassy Group’s strengths in providing world-class infrastructure and comfort to create their 11th senior living community in India.
Developed at Embassy Springs, an integrated township spread across 288 acres and one of Bengaluru’s biggest and best planned city, Serene Amara by Columbia Pacific will comprise 239 exclusive residences on 17 floors with best-in-class features and amenities to promote comfortable and healthy living for seniors. The combined investment for the project is Rs. 165 crore for 2.44 acres of senior living community space.
Designed by world renowned architects, Venkataramanan Associates, the project will launch this year, offering seniors in Bangalore a community where they can lead healthier, happier, more secure, and better connected lives. A strong emphasis has been placed on high standards of quality, bespoke services, ample open spaces and greenery, and safety. Available in 1, 2, and 3-BHK configurations, the units are priced between Rs 60 lakhs and Rs 1.48 crore, exclusive of statutory charges.
With a new-age club with entertainment, recreational, and fitness facilities, along with amenities such as a senior-friendly gymnasium, indoor games room, and spa, the project ensures that seniors will live their best lives in their forever homes. Yoga and meditation decks, a reading lounge, a restaurant, a business centre, walking paths in the outdoor landscape, and outdoor dining at the podium enhance the experience. In addition to these senior-friendly amenities, the community is fully-serviced with food, housekeeping, and 24-hour assistance and medical care.
Commenting on the launch, Mohit Nirula, CEO, Columbia Pacific Communities, says, “We are elated to launch our 11th senior living community in India and our Group’s first joint venture project with Embassy Group, Serene Amara by Columbia Pacific. With Embassy Group, we are confident that this community will not only provide a healthy and comfortable space for senior residents but will also help them lead a blissful life. With the two experts coming together, our aim is to develop world-class senior living communities in India with fully serviced residences designed to international standards. At CPC, we create communities that promote positive ageing amongst seniors through community living, a focus on physical, mental, emotional, and intellectual wellbeing, and social engagement. Community living offers an enhanced lifestyle, security, safety, and medical care for seniors, as well as peace of mind for their families.”
Aditya Virwani COO – Embassy Group, adds, “We are proud to team up with Columbia Pacific Communities for our first project in the senior living sector, a new asset class for Embassy Group. Combining our expertise, strength, and abilities to meet the requirements of this growing but vital segment, Serene Amara by Columbia Pacific will appeal to seniors with an appreciation for a healthier lifestyle and thriving community in the privacy of their own home. We wanted a specialist partner who would provide an enriching experience for our seniors; in CPC, we found the ideal collaborator. Embassy Group’s brand promise has been to deliver high-quality, future-first, and enhanced living spaces to all age groups, from co-living for millennials to branded and luxury homes, and now we foray into senior living. With the launch of Serene Amara by Columbia Pacific, we have taken our first step towards building communities that will stand apart, making the golden years for our seniors dignified, joyfu l, and fulfilling.”
Veteran actress Ratna Pathak Shah, who honoured the project’s launch event with her timeless grace, said, “I congratulate Columbia Pacific Communities and Embassy Group for building a community for senior residents where they can look forward to living and interacting with like-minded peers and enjoy an active and peaceful life. The idea of positive ageing should not be limited solely to health and well-being, but should also encourage the enthusiastic participation of senior citizens in society so they feel cared, valued, and listened to. I am glad that these two distinguished brands are taking steps in the right direction to create an environment that encourages people of my age to remain physically fit, mentally alert, and emotionally stimulated.”
The community will offer a packed calendar of resident engagement events, including book readings, yoga and mindfulness sessions, drumming sessions, pottery and storytelling workshops, and more. These activities, designed around the six pillars of positive aging, help residents stay healthier for longer.
New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric’s introductory price starts at ₹ 11,50,000 (ex-showroom Delhi)
1st OEM in India to launch EV after ICE in just 6 months
Segment-leading Range – 320 km* (*ARAI MIDC I Certified)
100% DC Fast Charge capability & 15 AMP Home Charging option
Available with 13 exterior colour combinations, 3 packs with 47 customisation options
Attractive standard/extended warranty on vehicle/battery/emotor & 24/7 Roadside Assistance
To be sold through 29 La Maison Citroën Phygital Showrooms across 25 cities
B2C customers can buy New Ë-C3 directly from factory with doorstep delivery in major cities
Citroën India launched the much-awaited New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric at a special introductory price of
₹ 11,50,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). This full BEV B-hatch is from the C-Cubed family of vehicles and is built at its manufacturing facility in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. The New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric deliveries to the B2B and B2C segment will start from End-February through the La Maison Citroën phygital showrooms across the country.
The New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric is now available for retail at La Maison Citroën phygital showrooms in 25 cities, namely, New Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Chennai, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Bhubaneswar, Surat, Nagpur, Vizag, Calicut, Guwahati, Bhopal, Karnal, Dehradun, Rajkot, Mangalore and Coimbatore. All showrooms will be equipped with DC Fast Charging facility provided by Jio-bp and will cater to all EV vehicle owners.
Citroën will also extend its 100% direct online buying – BUY ONLINE – for the New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric. Customers in major Indian cities will be covered through this direct online initiative and can order directly from the factory and get doorstep delivery of their Electric Vehicle.
Citroën will also launch connectivity apps like MY CITROËN CONNECT and C-BUDDY on the New Ë-C3 All-Electric. Available on both iOS & Android, My Citroën Connect hosts 35 smart features including Driving behaviour analysis, Vehicle tracking, Emergency services call, auto crash notification, over-the-air software updates, Usage-based insurance parameters and first in segment 7-year subscription.
For the aftersales network named the L’Atelier Citroën, the company will offer unique services like remote diagnostics and 100% parts availability to assure New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric customers of a stress-free ownership experience. Citroën Service on Wheels will enhance reach and availability for customers covering most common repairs at customer’s doorstep. This represents the Citroën Service Promise that extends “Comfort at Your Fingertips” for customers.
Extended Warranty options for New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric available:
B2B – Upto 5Y / 200k km (5 products available within this range)
B2C – Upto 5Y / 140k Km (4 products available within this range)
Extended Warranty Add-on Products
B2B (Only eMotor & Battery) – Upto 7Y / 200k km (3 products available within this range)
B2C (Only eMotor) – Upto 7Y / 140k Km (2 products available within this range)
Roland Bouchara, CEO & Managing Director, Stellantis India, said, “The launch of the New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric is a key milestone for Stellantis in India. With this launch, Citroën moves from being a newcomer in the ICE passenger vehicle segment to a key player in the Electric vehicle segment. Thanks to the engineering and development by our teams and local suppliers on the Smart Car Platform, we have been able to bring this affordable full BEV within 6 months of the launch of the ICE variant of the New C3 and that is a commendable achievement.”
Saurabh Vatsa, Brand Head, Citroën India, remarked, “We are excited to launch the New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric
for the young and progressive customers who will enjoy the CLEVER, COMFORT & COOL product propositions. The vehicle was developed keeping in mind the Indian audience and their unique needs and preferences. Ë-C3 delivers a certified driving range of 320 km per charge (MIDC cycle), 100% DC fast charging capability, and a plethora of intuitive technology-driven features. With the famed Citroën Advanced Comfort on board combined with an efficient e-powertrain, we are certain that the New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric will meet the expectations of both private customers’ and fleet operators.”
Customers can now test-drive and experience the New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric by visiting a La Maison
Citroën phygital showroom near them and/or book/buy the car online at www.citroen.in.
Yulu-Bajaj partnership is a first-of-its-kind global collaboration between a new-age Mobility-as-a- Service company and a leading OEM to create an all-new platform for sustainable last-mile mobility and deliveries
. Born of leading-edge technology. Yulu’s 3rd generation vehicles, Miracle GR & Dex GR are Made in India with a world-class quality
Offering a superlative customer experience and strong unit economics, these purpose-built vehicles will change the way people move LP Mon 12
27 Feb 2023, Bengaluru, India: Yulu, India’s largest shared electric mobility player, and Bajaj Auto, the world’s most valuable two-wheeler and three-wheeler company, today launched Miracle GR & DeX GR. These new generation vehicles are developed on a purpose-built platform for electric 2-wheelers that is engineered for Indian consumers, climate and road conditions. With their unique form-factor, ergonomic design & tech-powered utility, the Miracle GR and DeX GR are set to offer a superlative experience to customers along with higher operational efficiency, thus dramatically improving Yulu’s overall financial metrics.
Globally a first-of-its-kind, this partnership between a mobility tech company & a leading 2-wheeler OEM is built on the common vision to transform mobility through smart, shared, sustainable, and safe electric vehicles. Powered by Yulu’s revolutionary Al-led technology stack and exclusively manufactured by Bajaj Auto, the Miracle GR & DEX GR are made in India, for the world, and are being rolled out by Chetak Technology Ltd (a 100% owned subsidiary of Bajaj Auto).
“Together with Bajaj Auto, we are setting a new benchmark in urban mobility by ensuring affordable access to the best-in-class ride, while taking pioneering steps towards green commuting”, said Amit Gupta – Co- founder & CEO, Yulu. “Mobility needs & customer expectations are rapidly changing & traditional ownership models are being disrupted. As a leader in shared mobility, we understand the criticality of curating purpose-built vehicles and robust energy infrastructure to create long-term value. Our partnership with Bajaj Auto was born out of this common vision and this launch will further solidify our position as a market leader in the shared mobility space, while reinforcing our commitment to sustainably solve the problems of traffic congestion and air pollution for daily commute and last-mile deliveries.”
S Ravikumar, Chief Business Development Officer, Bajaj Auto Limited said, “Going electric is a key strategic priority at Bajaj, and Yulu is an integral part of this strategy. Yulu’s deep expertise in EV technology and market knowledge coupled with Bajaj Auto’s strong, world-class R&D & manufacturing capabilities, is a powerful force that is shaping India’s future of mobility. These next-generation made-for-India vehicles with their intelligence, strong engineering underpinnings and sophisticated design aesthetics are a milestone not just for us, but for the entire electric mobility category.”
Having doubled its fleet in the last 3 months, Yulu is poised to put 100K vehicles on the road across major cities in India and is targeting more than 10x growth in revenues by the end of the year. Manufacturing from world-class automotive manufacturer Bajaj, Yulu also expects significant cost reductions and meaningful improvements in operating metrics and overall financials, owing to locally sourced parts and assembly, superior production quality and optimized economies of scale.
Yulu’s fleet operates on swappable batteries and is powered by Yuma Energy. There are currently around 100 Yuma stations across Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi, which the company plans to scale to 500 by 2024.
Pre-orders are open; deliveries to commence in August 2023
February 22, 2023, India: Bengaluru-based electric vehicle (EV) startup River launches Indie, the SUV of scooters. The scooter brings a revolutionary new design offering several never before seen features that expand the ways a scooter can be used. Indie is conceived and designed in the River R&D facility in Bengaluru and will be manufactured at the River Factory in the outskirts of the city.
“River’s mission is to improve the day-to-day lives of people through a design-first approach. Our first product Indie is a bold statement, combining two different offerings — utility and lifestyle. It will be the most sensible scooter with the right mix of practicality, capability and style.”, said Aravind Mani, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at River.
Indie features 14 inch wheels, the first of their kind in any electric scooter being sold in India. The large wheels offer a commanding riding position and great rideability and manoeuvrability on a variety of road conditions. The scooter has the largest storage in any scooter with a massive 43L under the seat storage and a 12L front glove box. The exclusive Lock & Load pannier-stays on the sides offer an array of customizations to serve different purposes and are a first of their kind on any type of scooter.
The signature twin beam headlamps and a unique tail lamp design give the scooter a distinct look while ensuring maximum visibility on the road. The motorcycle-inspired clip-on handlebar provides better handling and stability. Indie also features “Safeguards”, another signature design element that protects the body panels in the event of a fall.
“Indie is inspired by the modern Indian who is always on the move, who wants to make the most of every day. The unique combination of design elements and technical specs give Indie a distinct character, something that inspires you to do more and be more.”, said Vipin George, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at River.
The riding position is ergonomically designed to comfortably accommodate individuals of different heights. Indie has the longest and widest seat in the segment, ensuring uncompromising comfort. The front foot pegs, another first of its kind feature in a scooter, allow a safe and comfortable ride while maximising the storage on the floor board. Indie features twin rear hydraulic suspension and telescopic front suspension offering supreme comfort.
The powerful motor with a peak power of 6.7 kW can take Indie to a top speed of 90 kmph, and have a gradeability of 18 degrees. And the rider can seamlessly switch between three ride modes – Eco, Ride and Rush. The 4 kWh battery provides a real world range of 120 km and can be charged to 80% in 5 hours with a standard charger. The high contrast colour display offers great visibility even on a sunny day. The two USB charging ports and the reverse parking assist feature add to the convenience.
Indie is priced at Rs. 1,25,000,/- (ex-showroom Bengaluru). Pre-orders are open on the River Website today, with deliveries starting August 2023. Specifications list is linked here.
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