Tata Motors delivers first batch of the Tigor Electric Vehicles to EESL Celebrates National Energy Conservation Day

Tata Motors today delivered the first set of Tigor Electric Vehicles (EVs) to state-run Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) as part of their initiative to procure 10,000 electric vehicles. Guenter Butschek, CEO & MD, Tata Motors handed over the keys of the Tigor EVs to Saurabh Kumar, Managing Director, EESL, accompanied by the senior management teams from both the companies.

Commenting on the occasion, Guenter Butschek, CEO & MD, Tata Motors, said, “This initiative of the Government of India to procure 10,000 electric vehicles is a bold step in terms of promoting green & sustainable transport solutions. We, at Tata Motors, are extremely proud to be part of this project and are supportive of the Government’s transformational vision of auto electrification in India. With Tigor EV, we have begun our journey in boosting e-mobility and will offer a full range of electric vehicles to the Indian customers. This tender has an effectively paved way for connecting our aspirations in the e-mobility space with the vision of the Government.”

The Tigor EV is a full electric, zero emission ‘StyleBack’ that comes with a stunning, break-free and revolutionary design, set to build on the existing Passenger Vehicles portfolio of Tata Motors. Specific to the EESL order, the Tigor EV will be delivered in three trim variants – Base, Premium and High and will be available in ‘Pearlescent White’ color with blue decals. Over the basic requirements of the tender, the Tigor EV, across the variants, would have FATC (Fully Automatic AC) to provide maximum comfort to its occupants. Equipped with a single speed, automatic transmission, the Tigor EV will also allow the customers to enjoy the driving experience, maximized efficiency, and seamless acceleration. The electric drive systems for the Tigor EV is developed and supplied by Electra EV – a company established to develop and supply electric drive systems for the automotive sector.

Tata Motors had qualified as an L1 bidder in the midst of stiff competition and won the tender floated by EESL in September 2017. For phase 1, Tata Motors is required to deliver 250 Tigor EVs, for which it has received a LoA.

Tata Motors is committed to the Government’s vision for electric vehicles by 2030 and will work in a collaborative manner to facilitate faster adoption of electric vehicles and to build a sustainable future for India.

Source: Tata Motors

Vodafone Offers 2GB Data Per Day, Unlimited Local And STD Calls And More At Rs 348 To Counter Jio’s Rs 399 Plan

Vodafone Offers 2GB Data Per Day, Unlimited Local And STD Calls And More At Rs 348 To Counter Jio’s Rs 399 Plan. This Vodafone plan which was first launched in August this year comes as a major competition to Airtel's Rs 349 plan and Jio's 399 plan that offer exciting deals for its prepaid customers.

New Delhi, December 14: Telecom major Vodafone India has revised its Rs 348 pack for prepaid customers to counter rival Jio and Airtel’s disruptive offers. Under the new plan, users who got 1GB of data per day will now be able to get 2GB data per day. This means prepaid users are eligible to effectively get a total of 56GB of data along with voice calling facilities for 28 days at Rs 348. The plan, which was first launched in August this year comes as a major competition to Airtel’s Rs 349 plan and Jio’s 399 plan that offer exciting deals for its prepaid customers.

The entry of Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio in September 2016 waged a data war in the telecom sector, forcing rival telcos to slash their tariff rates to retain their customers. Since then, all the major telcos including Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, and others have been revising their plans and rolling out new ones to benefit customers.  Under the newly upgraded Vodafone plan, the telco is providing unlimited local, STD, and roaming calls with a daily cap of 250 minutes. This means Vodafone users taking up this plan will be able to make voice calls not more than 25 minutes every day, after which a 1 paisa per second will be charged. It had to be noted that the users can use 1000 calling minutes in a week.

As per reports, users are also eligible for a 5 percent cash back on availing the 348 plan from the app and website. If we were to compare this plan with Airtel and Jio, the Rs 349 Airtel plan offers 2GB 4G data per day, 28-day validity, free calls, and 100 SMSes per day while the Jio’s Rs 309 plan offers 49GB data at 1GB per day and 49-day validity, along with free calls, 3,000 SMSes, roaming outgoing calls.

Source: Yahoo News

Tata Motors to increase prices of its Passenger Vehicles up to INR 25,000 per vehicle from January 2018

Tata Motors today announced that the Company would be increasing prices of its entire passenger vehicles range by up to INR. 25,000, starting January 2018. This increase in price is due to rising input costs.

According to Mr. Mayank Pareek, President, Passenger Vehicle Business, Tata Motors, “The changing market conditions, rising input costs and various external economic factors have compelled us to consider the price increase. We are optimistic about maintaining our growth trajectory in the coming year on the back of our robust product portfolio like TIAGO, HEXA, TIGOR and the recently launched NEXON.”

The introductory prices of the recently launched lifestyle compact SUV, NEXON, which comes with Level NEX Design, Performance and Technology features, will be ending by 31st December and this entire range will also witness a price hike from January 2018 by up to INR. 25,000.

Source: Tata Motors

Best month of all time: ŠKODA AUTO sets new record in November

Mladá Boleslav – This is the best month in the history of ŠKODA AUTO: In November, the Czech car manufacturer delivered 114,600 vehicles – more than ever before in a single month. ŠKODA AUTO surpassed last November’s result by 17.5%. ŠKODA AUTO posted double-digit growth rates in Europe (+12.2%), India (+43.0%) and its largest sales market China (+23.4%). Delivering 37,000 vehicles in November, the brand set a new record in China.

“Delivering 114,600 vehicles, we have achieved the strongest sales month in the history of ŠKODA AUTO,” says Alain Favey, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Sales and Marketing. “The ŠKODA KODIAQ has become an established name in our statistics. We are also delighted with the successful launch of the ŠKODA KAROQ. Both models are an integral part of our global SUV campaign. Between January and November 2017, we delivered around 50% more SUVs than in the same period last year.”

In Western Europe, ŠKODA achieved a year-on-year increase of 7.9% in November with 40,100 deliveries (November 2016: 37,200 vehicles). With 16,100 vehicles sold, Germany continues to be the strongest single European market (November 2016: 14,600 vehicles). ŠKODA recorded double-digit growth in Austria (2,100 vehicles, +29.5%), Italy (2,100 vehicles, +24.4%), Sweden (1,600 vehicles, +17.3%), Finland (800 vehicles, +28.4%) and Greece (200 vehicles, + 36.2%).

In Central Europe, deliveries increased by 18.6% to 19,100 vehicles (November 2016: 16,100 vehicles). Deliveries on the domestic market of the Czech Republic increased by 3.9% to 8,300 vehicles (November 2016: 8,000 vehicles). ŠKODA AUTO achieved double-digit growth rates in Poland (6,400 vehicles, + 35.5%), Hungary (1,700 vehicles, + 84.7%), Slovakia (1,900 vehicles, + 10.8%) and Croatia (200 vehicles, + 11.4%).

In Eastern Europe excluding Russia, ŠKODA AUTO achieved an increase of 18.9% in November compared to the same period last year, delivering 3,800 vehicles (November 2016: 3,200 vehicles). The carmaker recorded significant growth rates in Romania (1,200 vehicles, +27.5%), Bulgaria (300 vehicles, +24.5%) and Ukraine (700 vehicles, +73.3%).

In Russia, deliveries increased by 19.4% to 5,700 vehicles (November 2016: 4,800 vehicles). 

In Turkey, ŠKODA AUTO recorded strong growth – up 49.4% year-on-year to 3,300 vehicles (November 2016: 2,200 vehicles). 

In Israel, deliveries increased by 47.8% to 1,700 vehicles (November 2016: 1,200 vehicles). 

In November, the manufacturer achieved 37,000 deliveries in its largest single market – China – with an increase of 23.4% (November 2016: 30,000 vehicles).  Never before in the company’s history has ŠKODA AUTO delivered more cars in China in one month as last month.

Deliveries in India increased by 43.0% to 1,400 vehicles (November 2016: 1000 vehicles). With the introduction of the ŠKODA KODIAQ in October this year, the SUV campaign is also showing its effect here. 

Source: Skoda - Auto

Pollution related - If they don't do anything, can we remain the silent spectators?

Yeah, that's the CRUX. They have everything on the table, but they are not willing to do anything. Vehicular emissions & the encroachment increasing day by day, causing severe traffic jam all over, causing pollution & the main source of NO2, SO2, Benzene as well as the PM 2.5, but none there to come forward to control it.

WHO says, that over 30,000 persons are killed every year in Delhi & NCR due to pollution. Chicago University says that the residents of Delhi & NCR are losing up to 6 to 9 years of their life due to Pollution.CSE says that every 3rd child in Delhi has the Lungs problem. UNICEF says that pollution is having a very bad impact on the brains of our children. 

We are shouting but on the Social media, WhatsApp and no more. 

My QUESTION is, if they don't come forward or if they don't do anything, can we remain the silent spectators?

B S Vohra,

Environment Activist,

President,

East Delhi RWAs Joint Front - Federation

www.RWABhagidari.com

NYX Professional Makeup Partners with Samsung to Launch Innovative Virtual Reality Makeup Tutorial

NYX Professional Makeup and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced the launch of an innovative virtual reality makeup tutorial, merging the world of beauty and technology like never before through Samsung Gear VR. The partnership allows both brands to push the boundaries of shopping at the intersection of beauty and technology.

The “Impossibly NYX Professional Makeup” experience, created in collaboration with VR production agency Cubicle Ninjas, leverages several key technologies, including light-field capture, to bring NYX Professional Makeup fans closer than ever to their brand ambassadors. The experience includes three visually stunning makeup tutorials lead by top beauty vloggers Kristen Leanne, Mykie (also known as “Glam & Gore”), and Karen Sarahii Gonzales. Consumers can use the Gear VR Controller to select products they would like to learn more information about, and at the end of the experience, users will receive a special offer to purchase the products featured in the tutorial at a special price.

“NYX Professional Makeup is a digitally-native brand with millions of followers across our global social media platforms,” said Mehdi Mehdi, VP of Digital at NYX Professional Makeup. “We aim to seamlessly incorporate digital into everything we do and see virtual reality as the new frontier in the beauty industry. Our community is passionate about their connection to beauty influencers, and Samsung’s Gear VR technology provides our customers with a level of immersion and proximity to their favorite beauty vloggers that they’ve never experienced before. We are thrilled to continue to push the envelope using cutting-edge technology, and are ecstatic to partner with a best-in-class company like Samsung.”

Rachel Weiss, VP of Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship at L’Oreal USA – the parent company of NYX Professional Makeup – was instrumental in helping shape the experience, as well as facilitating the partnership with Samsung. Weiss added, “The retail landscape is rapidly evolving, and we’re evolving with it. We have been reinventing the future of beauty services for years, and we see this partnership as the natural evolution of that. Through VR, we’re creating more dynamic, personalized experiences that add value for our customers in a new and personalized way.”

The “Impossibly NYX Professional Makeup” Gear VR experience will be available in select NYX Professional Makeup stores on December 18, 2017, followed by a nationwide rollout across the brand’s 42 retail stores over the course of 2018.

“Technology is changing the way we live our lives: people and brands are experimenting and accomplishing things in ways we never thought possible, in part due to immersive, accessible technologies like Gear VR,” said Marc Mathieu, Chief Marketing Officer at Samsung Electronics America. “Together with L’Oréal and NYX Professional Makeup, we are transforming the beauty retail experience with virtual reality and reinventing how brands connect with their consumers.”

Source: Samsung

Top women on TV in the last 8 years

Article by Emma Brankin

From binge-watching to on-demand, the way we watched TV has changed and we’re watching more of it than ever. But it’s not just our viewing habits which have evolved. Innovations, such as Samsung’s QLED TVs, deliver 100 percent color volume, deep blacks and bold contrast levels that means anyone can enjoy an unrivaled viewing experience from the comfort of their own home. Samsung’s QLED TVs also boast excellent HDR levels resulting in more detail in darker and brighter scenes.

The average UK household upgrades their television every 8 years and in a series of special posts from showbiz writer Emma Brankin, we’re taking a look back at some of the most memorable and iconic TV moments which have taken place during that time.

2017 has been another fantastic year for women on the silver screen. From the bad-ass ladies of Game of Thrones to the sisterhood shown on Big Little Lies and the sensational female-centric Handmaid’s Tale, there’s been lots to celebrate. And just before we see what empowering females 2018 has to offer, Claire Foy is back this weekend with her nuanced and refreshing portrayal of a young Queen Elizabeth II for The Crown’s second season.

Over the last eight years, there have been a huge number of female faces we’ve grown to love watching on the telly, showbiz writer Emma Brankin picks some of the best.

Sarah Lancashire

We all remember her in the 90s as ditsy Raquel in ITV soap Coronation Street but more than two decades since she said goodbye to the cobbles, Sarah Lancashire is one of Britain’s most respected actresses. Despite shunning the spotlight, she’s had to tread down a fair few red carpets recently to collect a number of top acting gongs. A Best Actress Bafta winner earlier this year, she portrays one of the toughest women on TV as Happy Valley’s Sgt. Catherine Cawood. Her performance in Last Tango In Halifax has also seen her showered in awards. In fact, the only person who seemingly doesn’t enjoy her work is Sarah herself. The humble star admits she never watches her own TV shows. She’s missing out.

Sheridan Smith

The supremely talented Sheridan Smith’s rise from Gavin and Stacey bit-part player to National Treasure has been swift yet totally well deserved. In 2009, her ladette comedy Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps had just come to an end – but huge things lay ahead. Her turns in TV dramas such as Mrs. Biggs, The 7.39 and The C Word are just a few that have left audiences blown away by her talent. Her self-deprecating, vulnerable off-screen image has only endeared her further. And her lung-busting renditions of chart-toppers in ITV biopic Cilla have turned her into a bona fide solo artist with her own album.

Michaela Cole

As the creator, writer and star of her own acclaimed TV show Chewing Gum, Michaela Cole is a force to be reckoned with. She has won two BAFTAs for her work in bringing shop assistant Tracey, an inquisitive religious virgin, to life. Having been spotted from a young age at poetry open nights, it’s clear that Michaela’s talent and hard work has pushed her to stardom. Roles in Top Boy, Black Mirror, and The Aliens have underlined this. Plus she’s a down to earth legend who wore a dress her mother made to the Baftas. What’s not to love?

Olivia Colman

Broadchurch. The Night Manager. The Accused. Rev. Peep Show. The last eight years have undoubtedly seen Olivia Colman emerge as the Queen of British TV. So it’s no surprise then that the multiple Bafta winner is set to continue her reign on the silver scene in style by replacing Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II in the next series of The Crown. A truly fabulous actress, we wonder what the bets are that in the next eight years we see the actress become Dame Olivia Colman…?

Source: Samsung

Samsung’s Inaugural ‘Happy Hours’ Sale Off to a Flying Start

Samsung India’s inaugural ‘Happy Hours’ sale got off to a great start with consumers logging on to Amazon and Samsung Shop to buy Galaxy On7 Pro & On5 Pro at an attractive price. Samsung ‘Happy Hours’ is an exclusive property created by Samsung in partnership with e-commerce portal Amazon.

Samsung ‘Happy Hours’ is aimed at surprising customers with exciting deals and offers on smartphones and consumer electronics. The first offer went live at noon today with Galaxy On7 Pro & On5 Pro units flying off the shelves.

“We are extremely delighted to see the overwhelming response to our first ever “Happy Hours” sale on Amazon and Samsung Shop. The next edition of the “Happy Hours” will continue to have special deals and offers.” Sandeep Singh Arora, VP Online Business, Samsung India.

“We are thrilled by the remarkable customer response received on Amazon.in for the first Samsung “Happy Hours” event held earlier today, on the Galaxy On7 Pro & On5 Pro. We look forward to continuing delighting our customers every week with such amazing offers” said Noor Patel, Director – Category Management, Amazon India.

Source: Samsung

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Samsung Spreads Joy this Festival Season with Samsung Shop Christmas Carnival

Samsung, India’s biggest and most trusted consumer electronics and mobile phones brand, has announced the Christmas Carnival on its official online store ‘Samsung Shop’, from December 8 to December 15, 2017.

Samsung Shop will bring in exclusive deals on a range of Samsung mobiles, speakers, audio accessories, wearable devices and televisions during this period.

Newly-launched products such as Gear Fit2 Pro and Gear Sport wearable devices will be available on Samsung Shop (https://shop.samsung.com/in) during the Christmas Carnival at attractive no-cost EMIs on leading credit cards.

“We are happy to spread the joy this festival season with a week-long sale on the Samsung Shop. During the sale, we will have exciting offers, EMI and exchange schemes that will allow consumers to purchase and enjoy their favorite Samsung product,” Mr. Sandeep Singh Arora, Vice President, Online Business, Samsung India, said.

Source: Samsung