Concept Hospitality Launches The Zinc, Bengaluru”

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BENGALURU: September 04th, 2020: Concept Hospitality Pvt Ltd today announced the launch of its new, hip, lifestyle brand hotel, The Zinc, Bengaluru. This is the fifth hotel the company is launching in Karnataka (after Belagavi, Bengaluru, Shivamogga and Vijayapura) and the 74th hotel managed across 61 locations in India, Nepal and Seychelles.

The Zinc, Bengaluru is a contemporary lifestyle business hotel opened in Whitefield, Bengaluru offering 193 distinctly-themed rooms, Spectrum (an all-day dining multicuisine restaurant), Skyview Bar, 6 state-of-art banquet halls and meeting rooms, Sports Lounge, Club Lounge, British Library Lounge, in-house theatre, swimming pool spa, salon and gym. Ingenious in thought and creative in design, this new hotel brand offers experiences in their own distinct style that are unexpected and different.

The hotel is centrally located in Whitefield and is 45 km from Kempegowda International Airport, 10 km from K R Puram Railway Station, 3 km from ITPL Bus Stand and 1 km from the proposed ITPL Metro Station.

On the occasion of the new hotel opening, Mr Suhail Kannampilly, CEO, The Fern Hotels & Resorts, said, We are delighted to launch our new Zinc brand first in Bengaluru. With its convenient location in Whitefield, full-service facilities and signature contemporary lifestyle operations, we are extremely confident that The Zinc, Bengaluru will become very popular with the local clientele, and corporate and leisure guests coming to Whitefield on both business and leisure. Our guests will enjoy our unique themed accommodations, contemporary F&B and banqueting facilities, experience a high level of services and standards, and have great experiences during their stay!

Commenting on the opening of the hotel, Mr Chandrabir Singh, General Manager, The Zinc, Bengaluru, said, Guests visiting Whitefield will be delighted with this new lifestyle hotel and by the warm and friendly hospitality extended to them when they stay with us at The Zinc, Bengaluru. Our aim is to make this a landmark hotel for all our guests to come enjoy again and again!

The Zinc, Bengaluru offers a range of 6 room categories named BaZic, DeluxZ, DeluxZ+, SuiteZ, SuiteZ+ and Sky Green SuiteZ. Each floor is distinctly themed as The Royal Theme, The Sporting Spirit, The Music Frenzy, Love for Cinema, The British Theme, For the Extraordinaire to the ultimate Open Sky Garden Suites.

In-room amenities include high speed Wi-Fi internet, LED televisions with satellite TV connections for entertainment and international news, complimentary bottled drinking water in-room, complimentary in-room tea & coffee facility, eco-friendly room lighting, bedroom slippers, pillow menu, eco-friendly bathroom amenities, rain shower, hairdryer in the room and complimentary buffet breakfast. Other guest facilities include express check-in & check-out, non-smoking rooms, access for specially-abled guests and laundry service.

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Dear #TrueFan, Here’s Your Chance to Talk to Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan & Tiger Shroff

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September 4, 2020: Having raised $4.3 million in seed funding, TrueFan, a celebrity-fan startup announces its first round of exclusive partnerships with superstars Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff.Hide quoted text

During the recent launch of the platform, Co-Founder & CEO, Nimish Goel said, “I am a huge fan of Virat Kohli and I gate crashed a wedding just to get a chance to meet him. While it was one the most memorable moments, I knew it was not possible for everyone to do the same. With TrueFan, we want to help millions of such fans connect with their idols in a meaningful way.  We’re excited to be partnering with superstars like Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff and are in process of tying up with many more household names. “

The platform brings fans one step closer to winning a chance to engage with their beloved superstars at the price of a cup of coffee. TrueFan encourages users to play simple quizzes around the lives of celebrities and the winner scores a personalized message from those stars.

Ronnie Screwvala, shareholder at TrueFan said, “We have a larger demographic of people who idolize celebrities from all walks of life and 99.9% of time, this affection seems like a one-way street. True-Fan comes through as a well-timed offering to shake this scenario up. It acts as a powerful connector for loyal enthusiasts and fans who wish to reach out to their dream idols and vice versa, it also enables megastars to interact with their true fans.”

TrueFan is the only platform that caters exclusively to A-list celebrities with a business model that doesn’t exist in the market today. It aims to build the single largest influencer- fan based commerce platform and will be partnering with names from all walks of life like Bollywood, sports, music and more

Talking about their association with the platform the celebrities commented:

“TrueFan gives the fan-celebrity relationship a unique and engaging dimension through gamification. It is an immersive and highly engaging platform and I’m excited to partner with

them.” said Ranveer Singh

“I’ve been very fortunate to have loyal fans throughout my career and now I have a chance to interact with them personally. It’s this thought that got me excited to partner with TrueFan.” said Kareena Kapoor

“My fans have been my constants by always supporting and cheering me on. I’d love to have a heart-to-heart with them and TrueFan helps me do just that. I am happy to exclusively partner with the platform and be closer to my fans.” commented Tiger Shroff

“It is a pleasure to launch TrueFan to the Indian audience. The association forges a personalized bond with my audience, while overcoming geographical boundaries. My congratulations to the minds behind the innovative virtual interface platform, True fan. I look forward to the launch with excitement.” said Hrithik Roshan

To play the TrueFan quiz, download the app here:

Android: https://bit.ly/3apWhG0

iOS: https://apple.co/3amO05s

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ICICI Prudential Life Launches AI-powered voice chatbot on Google Assistant

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·         Simple voice commands for conducting self-service transactions – ‘OK Google, I want to speak to ICICI Prudential Life LiGo’ or ‘May I talk to ICICI Prudential Life LiGo’

·         Provides an easy to use and convenient service touch-point for customers

·         Further strengthens digital platform – additional layer of convenience for customers

·         About 3.5 lakh voice chats per month conducted on Chatbot LiGo

Mumbai, August 31, 2020: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has introduced its customer service chatbot ‘LiGo’ on ‘Google Assistant’. This would enable the Company’s policyholders to have their queries addressed by simple voice commands such as “Ok Google, I want to speak to ICICI Prudential Life LiGo” or “May I talk to ICICI Prudential Life LiGo”.

Expanding its innovation quotient by leveraging digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) the Company has added another layer of convenience for its customers. Extending LiGo functionalities to Google Assistant is part of the Company’s strategy to be present on platforms preferred by customers and to offer them an immersive experience.

Customers can instantly access information on their policies by activating ‘Google Assistant’ on their Android smartphones and speaking out their policy number or registered phone number. It is as simple as asking Google for directions or traffic.

In this ever-evolving digital world where speed, efficiency and convenience are continually being enhanced, there has been rapid adoption of AI-powered voice assistants by individuals owing to personalized, and immediate experiences being provided. Available in ‘Indian English’ and with support for nine Indian languages, Google Assistant enables people to have a conversation with Google, and get things done in their world in a natural and personalized way.

Mr. N S Kannan, Managing Director & CEO, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance said, “At ICICI Prudential Life, all our innovations hinge around customer-centricity. Sometime back we embarked on our hyper-personalization journey built on the pillars of 3 Vs – Video, Voice and Vernacular. Catering to the evolving needs of our customers, we have enabled our customer service voice bot LiGo on ‘Google Assistant’, making it accessible on all platforms and devices it is available on. Accessing policy information based on voice commands provides unmatched convenience and instant gratification. With the addition of this digital enabler, there will be a transformation in the way customers interact with the Company. We will continue to innovate to further empower our customers”

By leveraging new-age technologies the Company has introduced a bouquet of digital enablers to address every requirement of a customer during the policy lifecycle – from on-boarding to servicing the needs of the customers. For instance, customers can use the Company’s digital enablers to transact online and each of the digital enablers, i.e. WhatsApp, the Company website, mobile app and Chatbot LiGo are almost equivalent to a virtual branch. On Chatbot LiGo about 3.5 lakh voice chats per month are conducted. Customers can leverage any of these digital enablers to perform an assortment of transactions.

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Igor Angulo: More than just goals

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~ The Spanish forward will lead the charge for the Gaurs this season upfront ~

Sept 1st , 2020: “What should the fans in Goa expect from me? Goals and professionalism,” remarked Igor Angulo as the ink was drying on a one-year deal that the Spaniard had just signed, making him the prime marksman for FC Goa.

“I was blessed during my time in Poland and received a lot of love. It was not only for the goals that I scored, but also I have always been a professional.

“I make myself accountable. I don’t evade my responsibilities. They are important to me. That’s just who I am. I will always be on the pitch, helping the team overcome any adversity to the best of my ability.”

The experienced forward not only brings goals and guile, but also great firepower to the Gaurs’ frontline.

It was in 2006 that Igor Angulo left the shores of Spain. for a small trip to France, when he joined AS Cannes. As the years passed, his travels became more frequent, and in 2016 he found a second home in Poland with Gornik Zabrze.

In 4 seasons at the club, Igor was their highest scorer in each of the seasons. After helping the legendary team to promotion in his very first season, he helped establish them as a regular fixture in the Polish Ekstraklasa over the past few seasons.

These past three seasons have seen Igor pump in 63 goals in 99 games – bagging the Golden Boot in 2018/19.

Taking the initiative

It’s never simple to move out of your home country to seek a living outside. Igor, though, was never one to shy away from taking the initiative.

And that nature has helped him find a bond with FC Goa.

“I have seen FC Goa play. And I like the fact that the team always likes to attack, to take the initiative. It’s the same with me,” added Angulo.

“I had the opportunity to move to India these last few years. However, I was waiting for the right chance. And Goa for me is the best club possible to keep developing my football. I’m sure that we will both – the club and me, will bring the best out of each other.”

The Asian adventure and a message

The Gaurs secured themselves a place in history when they topped the ISL table last season – becoming the first ever Indian club to book a place in the group stages of the AFC Champions League.

The Spaniard will certainly be key to the Gaurs’ fortunes in the competition and the tournament is something that already excites the former Athletic Bilbao man.

“It was one of the strongest points why I chose Goa. I’m a very competitive player and I always want to play against the best clubs,” admitted Angulo. “To be able to play against the best clubs in Asia is gonna be a great challenge and I want to help the club there as well.”

“I know that right now the whole world, and especially India, is in a difficult situation, but together we’ll get over it. In my first year, I hope that me and FC Goa will bring many moments of joy across India and especially to the fans of the Club.”

Having just finished a 13-month season in Poland, the forward is looking forward to recharging his batteries for a few weeks before setting his sights on India.

“Actually, I’m eager to start my adventure in Goa,” remarks Angulo. Actually, we are as eager as well.

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Sportz Village aims to make screen time more productive for children with its “Active Club program” 

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Bengaluru, 1st September 2020 – We all are well aware of the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has not only had a major impact on the global economy but also has tremendously disrupted our lifestyle. Children are no different; they have been confined within their homes. A survey has revealed that there has been a 100 percent increase in the amount of time children spend in front of screens because of the lockdown.  

It has being observed that children who spend a large amount of time in front of the screens may be at a risk of developing myopia or becoming overweight, due to the lack of sufficient physical activity. Parents, at present, are worried about the fact that majority of the screen time consumed by children is unproductive and they have been seeking various avenues to ensure that their child’s screen time is utilized more productively.  

Keeping in mind the above concerns, Sportz Village, India’s largest youth sports platform has developed a special program called Active Club, for children between the ages of 4 to 19 years. Through this engaging fitness and skill-based program, Sportz Village aims to keep children physically active in the comfort of their own homes and nuture their sports journey. The Active Club program has garnered the trust of more than 1,200 parents in a short span of time.  

With schools being closed for an extended period, a shift has been observed from offline to online space as far as academics is concerned. However, the same transition has been slower with regards to sports and physical education for children. COVID or No COVID children still need to play for their health, immunity as well as happiness and make their home, their new playground.  

Benefits of Active Club Program: 

  • Better Physical Health 
  • Better Mental Health 
  • Opportunity to Interact with Peers 

The Active club program intends to bridge this gap and include sports and fitness as a part of a child’s daily routine. The Active Club program not only ensures that children get to play and have fun but also lay a foundation towards their sports journey. The instructor-led program revolves around getting children and parents to subscribe to different online training modules wherein certified trainers would train the children on various age-appropriate, sports-specific and fitness activities.  

Moreover, since the child would be performing the physical activities at a particular distance from the screen, the probability of straining one’s eyes is reduced.  

John Gloster, who has been associated with international cricket for the last 22 years, most notably as physiotherapist to the Indian Cricket Team from 2004 – 2008, and Saumil Majmudar, Co-Founder, CEO and Managing Director, Sportz Village, have been instrumental in the development of the Active Club program.  

Speaking on the fitness aspect and his association with the Active Club program, John Gloster, Chief Quality and Performance Officer, Board Advisor, Sportz Village India said, “I am glad to be a part of the Active Club program. It is an innovative way of engaging with children.  

As a professional trainer, I feel that children at a young age should inculcate the habit of engaging in different sports and physical activities. Sports not only ensures a disciplined lifestyle but also helps to inculcate several social-emotional skills in children such as teamwork, leadership and confidence.” 

Speaking about the Active Club program, Saumil Majmudar, Co-founder, CEO and Managing Director, Sportz Village said, “We aim to revolutionize the way fitness and sports can be implemented in a child’s routine. With children spending most of their time in front of the screens, it is important to make sure that they utilize their screen time productively. Children’s h 

ealth and fitness have always been a prime focus for us, and we have ensured that the best set of fitness experts and trainers are involved so that a child can engage with as well as enjoy the sessions. Our objective is to motivate the children to stay fit and active COVID or No COVID.”  

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