Microsoft Kaizala enables Indian Railways to connect its “three million employees with healthcare services”

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Bangalore, 11th April, 2019 –India’s largest employer, Indian Railways, will be using Microsoft Kaizala to connect its employees across the country with quality healthcare facilities. Microsoft Kaizala app will enable serving and retired railway employees to avail healthcare services of 125 railway and 133 private recognized hospitals. The Kaizala group, managed by doctors from South Central Railways will be complemented with focused groups of doctors, paramedical staff and nurses.

On registering for the healthcare services, Indian Railway employees will be able to search on Microsoft Kaizala, nearest hospitals and doctors, list of empaneled diagnostic centers and health units. Employees can book doctor appointments, share diagnostic lab reports directly with their doctors and save digital records in ‘Me Chat’of Microsoft Kaizala. They will also be able access key announcements, share their feedback to improve quality of medical service with built in action cards.

Kaizala enables Indian Railways to enable direct communication with their employees including achievement bulletins, educative bulletins and informative bulletins to spread awareness around CPR, general first aid, immunization and vaccination, including others. The doctors on this Kaizala group can view medical history of an employee, pull out case sheets and aid in taking timely decisions. Microsoft Kaizala is a mobile-only product that makes it simple for organizations to seamlessly communicate, collaborate and complete tasks, bringing together desktop users and mobile-only users.

Commenting on the development, Mr. Vinod Kumar Yadav, Chairman Railway Board, Indian Railways, said, “As one of the largest employers in India, we are committed towards providing rich experience to our employees. Ensuring quality medical care facilities for our employees is one of key focus areas, integrating it with Microsoft Kaizala will help us take this vision with ease to all our employees, including those situated in remote locations in India.”

“Microsoft Kaizala is a simple and secure chat-based app for work. It offers organizations to easily connect with everyone in their organization and beyond in simple way to share data for insightful decision making and gives employees an easy-to-use solution for efficient collaboration and improved productivity. Powered by Microsoft’s trusted cloud platform, mobility and enterprise security, Microsoft Kaizala is a perfect fit for the unique needs of one of India’s largest job creator. We are optimistic that our experience of working with large scale customers across private and government sectors will help us serve millions of railway employees effectively” said Rajiv Kumar, Corporate Vice President, Experiences & Devices Group, Microsoft.

Microsoft Kaizala offers largeorganizations like Railways easy and simple way to share data for insightful decision making and gives employees an easy-to-use efficient solution.

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Celebrating 25 Years of TVS Scooty – TVS Motor Company introduces 2 new colours

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Hosur, April 11, 2019: TVS Motor Company, a reputed manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers, today celebrated 25 years of its iconic brand TVS Scooty, with introduction of two new colours – Revving Red and Glittering Gold for TVS Scooty Pep+.

TVS Scooty, is an iconic Indian automotive brand. The scooter has been a fun experience for 25 years, a significant milestone which has been made possible by its attractive range of products along with an unwavering focus on quality and target group – the young Indian woman. This consumer connect has made TVS Scooty, synonymous with female mobility in India. The evolution of its consumer has been matched by TVS Scooty, every step of the way. Today, the brand has two solid products under its umbrella – TVS Scooty Pep+, India’s most economical scooter offering with best total cost of ownership, and TVS Zest 110.

Most women drivers on the road today, not limited to two-wheelers, had their first taste of independence astride the TVS Scooty. To ensure this phenomenon of personal mobility spread far and wide, TVS Scooty, initiated “Women on Wheels” – India’s first two-wheeler Rider Training Institute for women. Over the years, this journey of staying relevant has also been backed by multiple innovations from TVS Scooty like the introduction of India’s first mass customisation program “99 colours”, or celebratory special series like the Wimbledon edition. TVS Scooty has also earned its place in the record books with TVS Zest 110 becoming the first 110cc scooter to scale the highest motorable road in the world, Khardung La, (India Book of Records) leading to one of the most loved social media and experiential campaign – Himalayan Highs. Over the last three years, this campaign has further built on the popular brand franchise while creating brand advocates.

The TVS Scooty has always stayed true to its consumer of the New Age Indian women making their every ride Comfortable, Affordable, Safe and Fun.

Commenting on this occasion, Mr. Aniruddha Haldar, Vice President (Marketing) – Commuter Motorcycles, Scooters & Corporate Brand, TVS Motor Company, said, ” TVS Scooty Pep+, is much more than just India’s No. 1 economical scooter catering to over 4.5 million customers. In its journey of 25 years, it has always evolved to stay relevant to its purpose of being the most viable mobility option for the New Age Indian women, making their commute affordable, comfortable, safe and fun. A TVS Scooty is passed down in the family and seldom resold, this is a measure of love that the brand has enjoyed. We are humbled and grateful to the generations of proud TVS Scooty owners, who built this brand to its iconic status, and made it synonymous with female mobility in India.”

TVS Scooty now comes equipped with Synchronized Braking Technology (SBT) across the range. The new edition of TVS Scooty Pep+ sports a special 25th year-anniversary edition logo along with new graphics to mark the milestone.

TVS Scooty comes in 2 major variants:

TVS Scooty PEP+ Powered by an 87.8 cc, air-cooled single cylinder Ecothrust engine that develops 4.9 PS of power and 5.8 Nm of torque, the Ecothrust engine ensures long-lasting, trouble-free and comfortable rides to consumers. With best-in-class ground reachability and a telescopic suspension that makes bumpy rides comfortable, TVS Scooty Pep+ promises an ultimate peppy comfort ride. TVS Scooty Pep+ is equipped with smart features like mobile charger socket, side stand alarm, under-seat storage hooks, DRLs, an open glove box and TVS’s patented ‘Eazy’ Stand technology, which reduces the effort to put the vehicle on the centre stand by 30%.

TVS Zest 110 is powered by a single cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled 109.7cc CVTI engine and a top-notch overall ride handling. Targeted at the New-age Indian Woman of today, the TVS Zest 110 stands true to the DNA of a scooter, while maintaining a fun look, coupled with vibrant colours, elegant design and a remarkable initial pick up of 0 – 60 kmph in mere 11.1 seconds. TVS Zest 110 holds the record for being the first scooter to reach the highest motorable road at Khardung La.

Apart from the new colours, TVS Scooty Pep+ comes in a range of 5 colour themes grouped under three sets. The Starlet Series is available in Frosted Black and Vivacious Purple. The EcoSmart Series includes Nero Blue and Nero Brown themes while the Babelicious series is available in Princess Pink shade.

Priced at Rs. 42,397, TVS Scooty Pep+ is available across TVS Motor Company dealership in the country.

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Honda puts India First Launches #ActivIndia movement

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Honda puts India First
Launches #ActivIndia movement
Honda’s movement to spread awareness and Activate young India to vote
Take #ActivIndia pledge to vote and decide who gets the license to serve India
Ensure your two-wheeler takes 2 votes to the polling station and #KoiSeatNaJayeKhali

Gurugram, April 5, 2019: India’s most trusted two-wheeler brand, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd, today announced its biggest social activism movement #ActivIndia.
Honda is spearheading the mission to create meaningful difference in society fuelled by citizen partnership. #ActivIndia ignites every Indian to exercise their most important form of self-expression – their right to vote.
With lack of transportation often being a hurdle in the world’s biggest democratic process, Honda proposes a fresh solution. Honda is asking every two-wheeler rider to pledge that #KoiSeatNaJayeKhali (no seat should go empty). Ensure that your pillion seat doesn’t go empty when you ride to vote. Ride with your friend, relative, neighbour etc. on pillion & ensure every two-wheeler rides two votes to the polling booth!
Commenting on Honda’s biggest social initiative, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior Vice President, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said “As a responsible corporate, Honda has always looked beyond business to contribute in empowering India, be it through our various CSR initiatives or even road safety commitment. After gaining the trust of India, Honda is now sparking positive social change and striving to evolve India into #ActivIndia. Together let’s make each citizen socially aware, more responsible and drive the change. Just give a missed call on 9870500111 and support the #ActivIndia movement by taking a pledge to vote.”
Starting 6th April 2019, the first phase of #ActivIndia campaign triggers ‘duty to vote’ as the main action for voters. The movement will further deepen public awareness through campaigns across all 6000 Honda network touchpoints, workplace locations supported by marketing communications across all mediums.
#ActivIndia – Proactive Citizens make a Progressive Nation
Pledge to vote: Visit http://www.hondaactivindia.com and join the #ActivIndia movement.
Set SMS reminder: Select your polling date on the website and get reminded a day before.
Join the movement through missed call: Just give a missed call on 9870500111 and support the #ActivIndia movement by taking a pledge to vote
Frame your pledge: Show the world your customized pledge frame and spread awareness.
Spread the cause: Upload your pledge certificate on social media and ask your friends and family to take the pledge too!
Every vote counts: Ensure two votes are cast for every two-wheeler. Ride to the polling booth with a pillion.

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DVARA KGFS ACQUIRES VARAM CAPITAL

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Bengaluru, 10th April 2019 : Dvara KGFS (formerly IFMR Rural Channels and Services), a pioneer in the financial inclusion space, acquired Varam Capital Private Limited, a NBFC – MFI, to create growth capacity at Dvara KGFS.

Dvara KGFS, an NBFC, works with a mission to maximise financial well-being of every individual and every enterprise by providing complete access to financial services in remote rural India; Dvara KGFS has strong presence in Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Karnataka and Odisha, spread across 33 districts with 221 branches and more than 8,44,845 enrolled customers today.

Varam Capital has a robust digital and data science capability that aligns well with the KGFS strategy and commitment to using technology and data science to better serve remote rural customers. Varam Capital has a significant presence in Tamil Nadu and Chhattisgarh with 28 branches, presence in 12 districts, having more than 1,28,478 enrolled customers.

Varam customers and its digital capabilities will seamlessly be merged with the KGFS model to enhance the ability of the combined business to grow profitably and serve remote rural customers in the most customer centric way as possible, driven by purpose-built digital platforms and deep learning assisted understanding of the customer.


Commenting about the acquisition, Samir Shah, Executive Vice Chair & Group President of Dvara Trust, said, “We aim to grow geographically and continue to build a strong digital platform and data science architecture that helps us understand our remote rural customers better and thereby offer them a full-service wealth management experience that would eventually create financial freedom to them. The key priority and focus is to execute on the growth strategy of Dvara KGFS. With the additional customers, talent and tech capability from Varam, we feel this enhances our ability to execute with greater confidence”.

He further added “The portfolios of both the institutions compliment with the current planned growth of Dvara KGFS. They help us to diversify within Tamil Nadu and at the same time diversify outside of Tamil Nadu in our chosen markets. The deal is funded from the strong balance sheet of Dvara KGFS. We have worked very hard over the last few years to strengthen our operational metrics and financial performance that gives us the confidence to explore strategic growth opportunities both organically and inorganically. The growth plans of Dvara KGFS are strongly supported by the excellent commitment of its shareholders”.

Speaking about the value addition of this deal, Joby, CEO of Varam Capital said “We see Dvara KGFS as an institution focused on the wealth management approach, multi- product offering and customer centricity. This combined with Varam’s fintech approach will pave way for new growth opportunities. As part of our growth strategy, we will stay focused on our unique USP of remaining remote rural and grow in other states. We are also looking at strengthening Orissa and Jharkhand. Our priority is to build expertise to develop multi product offering, give a lot more focus to Micro Enterprise Loan, affordable housing segments and relook at the entire Jewel Loan portfolio.

Post this acquisition, the board has appointed Mr. Joby as the CEO and Mr. LVLN Murty as the Deputy CEO of Dvara KGFS. Mr. N. T. Arun Kumar also joins as Independent Director to the board of Dvara KGFS. Arun Kumar has decades of world-class technology leadership and will bring immense value to the board of Dvara KGFS. Arun Kumar has been serving on the board of Varam Capital for the past few years.

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Evoluzione presents PERO’s Spring Summer Collection 2019

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p é r o spring-summer 2019 is a sublime story that runs through deep waters, capturing and containing the richness of underwater landscapes. This collection takes us on a journey through long lost islands and calmness of the deep blue sea, both under and above water. We borrowed the colors from the marine landscape and life; this season we focus on the blue hues from the ocean, beige from the sands of the shore, ivory from the shells, and breathing newness into these tropical tones are coral and mustard from the underwater life.

Underwater motifs are drawn with a graphic hand and washed with powder blue and turquoise, so they appear as if floating in the ocean. The prints this season represent the unmethodical formations of aquatic flowers, to evoke the unpredictability of open waters.

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