Thursday, 1 September 2022

Finolex premiers the award-winning short film, ‘Pralhad’- paying tribute to Shri Pralhad P. Chhabria, Founder of Finolex Group

 

'Pralhad' chronicles the inspiring first steps of a 14 year old boy who turned Rs. 10 into a Rs. 10,000 crore company. With kindness, lateral thinking and focused resolve. 

Pune, India, 1st September, 2022: Based on true events from Late Shri Pralhad P. Chhabria’s life, 'Pralhad' replays an incident where as a boy, he is robbed of a ten rupee note. How he recovers it, displaying a strong sense of ethics and compassion, forms the crux of this story. Young Pralhad then goes on to build the INR 10,000 crore Finolex Group (market cap in 2016) on those very same values. Conducting business with respect and compassion to build strong and lasting relationships.

 

Set in 1945, this film represents the values that form the bedrock of Finolex Group, and of every other entrepreneurial success from those early years of Indian industrialisation.

Already having won critical acclaim at 22 film festivals worldwide, including those at Prague, London and Moscow, 'Pralhad' will now premiere on the reputed Indie movie channel, Humara movie.

The film is produced by Schbang Motion Pictures with the support of Finolex Industries.

Link to the full short film - https://youtu.be/yqtxyaYqU_8

This is Finolex:

We are India’s most trusted PVC pipes and fittings manufacturer. Over the last 40 years, we have impacted the sanitation-plumbing and agricultural sectors with prudent investments across our value chain. Right from the sourcing of quality raw materials and resin production, to manufacturing, storage, transport, sales, marketing and even further downstream to include customer engagement

To stay focused on making superior quality pipes and fittings, and nothing else but that, for forty years, is no mean feat. Aligning every decision, every action, every resource towards delivering quality pipes and fittings. To choose to do just this one thing, and do it well. So that once our customers install our pipes, they completely forget about us. We take great pride in this dependable quality that has not only earned us ISO 9001:2015 certifications across plants, but also earned us the sincere affection of farmers, plumbers, homeowners, partners, associates and shareholders. They have all come to expect the world from us. Because that’s exactly what we expect from ourselves.

When we choose to diversify, it’s upstream with an open sea jetty to manage our raw materials, and downstream into last mile fulfillment. When we evolve, it has to be in our understanding of customer expectations and finding better machines and processes to meet those expectations. When we choose to expand, it is into newer markets, delivering our pipes and fittings to newer customers. And when we measure our growth, it is in reputation. The effect of which reflects in our bottom line - growing manifold in the last decade.

This quality focus is not just restricted to our products, but defines every aspect of our functioning. Whether quality support for our dealers, vendors and suppliers. Quality opportunities to our employees. Superior quality of life, education and health of the people we serve through our various social responsibility initiatives.

Over the last forty years, we have steadily added depth to our company, instead of spreading ourselves wide and thin. Consistently delivering the exact same products that fulfil the exact same promise. Every time. That’s what makes us a strong brand, with a strong network, and even stronger goodwill. We are Finolex Industries Limited.

https://www.finolexpipes.com/

Partners in Compassion:

Mukul Madhav Foundation (MMF), our CSR partner, is a registered charitable trust under the Bombay Charitable Act 1950. It has dedicated itself to uplifting underprivileged and vulnerable communities with opportunities that pave their path to success. Empowering them with educational facilities, hospitals, healthcare, sanitation and environmental support, social welfare and so much more. Creating a foundation for individuals, their communities and their environment to thrive. MMF also supports existing infrastructure and initiatives by helping them upgrade. We don’t simply donate funds, we endow dignity.

https://www.mmpc.in/

TiE Hyderabad wins the coveted Award for ‘Best Support to Women Entrepreneurs’ at TiE Chapter Global Retreat in Italy

 


1st September 2022: HyderabadTiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs), the internationally prominent NPO devoted to the growth of entrepreneurs has recently witnessed its global flagship TiE Global Retreat at Rome, Italy. TiE Global Board of Trustees bestowed the prestigious ‘Best Support to Women Entrepreneurs’ Award to TiE Hyderabad chapter. This is in recognition of the city chapter’s brilliance in diversity and empowerment, with over 100 successful women entrepreneurs to corroborate the chapter’s triumph. Among other competing chapters were TiE New York, TiE Dubai, TiE South California, TiE London, TiE Atlanta, TiE Delhi, TiE Bangalore, to name a few. These awards were meticulously evaluated by TiE Global Board of Trustees including Mr. B.J Arun, Chairman - TiE Global, and Ms. Smitha Sidhanti, Past Co-Chair- TiE Women, among others.

The award was bestowed to TiE Hyderabad, which was contending against 40 national and international TiE chapters. TiE Hyderabad has a robust system for the development of its women entrepreneurs with structured mentorship programs which have manifested highly successful entrepreneurs. Through these bootcamps and mentor sessions, numerous female-driven startups have showcased progressive results. From its mock pitching sessions to one-on-one clinical mentoring, the sessions were comprehensive and are designed to engage key investors.  In a span of 2 mere years, TiE Hyderabad chapter has impacted over 200 women-led startups, molding them into successfully running businesses and raising funds through Shark Tank India. The entrepreneurs represent startups of different stages and sectors, ranging from manufacturing to Biosciences, Fashion to Social enterprise, Agri & Biotech to Edutech.

Mr. Murali Bukkapatnam, Vice Chairman of TiE Global and Co-Chair, TiE Global Summit 2022, acknowledging Hyderabad Chapter’s accomplishment, said “The city chapter’s extraordinary performance in empowerment is a fantastic forerunner for the TiE Global Summit due in Hyderabad in December 2022. TiE champions the cause for women empowerment in entrepreneurship and our very many activities, awards, and panels dedicated to the cause during the TiE Global Summit 2022 will reflect our reinforcing endorsement of skillful fempreneurs in the city and in India”.

Commenting on the accomplishment of TiE Hyderabad Chapter, Mr. Suresh Raju, President, TiE Hyderabad said, “We are proud that TiE Hyderabad chapter not only participated but also won the award for ‘Best Support to Women Entrepreneurs’ whilst competing against equally successful global chapters. At the Hyderabad chapter, we firmly believe, that women entrepreneurs do not only add their strong business acumen but also bring a human touch and more compassion to their ventures, and we will ensure a continuous support system to have more and more women take their entrepreneurial journey.”

The TiE Hyderabad chapter is proud to host the upcoming TiE Global Summit from the 12th-14th of December 2022 in Hyderabad, which will also feature the TiE Women Conclave’s Semi-finalists and finalists. The 40+ finalists from diverse chapters will come together to compete on 12th December 2022 from 1 winner among the 6 finalists will be chosen to win the conclave and win $100K equity-free cash prizes.

The Summit is likely to witness over 2,500 delegates from diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem raging from start-ups to established organizations including powerful international and national female speaker line and close to 200+ women entrepreneurs are expected to attend the event.

About TiE Hyderabad:

TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) Hyderabad Chapter is a go-to network of 150+ successful Charter Members and a vibrant and most recognized chapter worldwide, each year TiE Hyderabad impacts over 1100 startups and 6400+ students, conducts 131+ of events & activities under 20+ themes viz. TiE Grad, TiE Young Entrepreneurs, TYE Summer, Open Mic, Mentor Advisor, Deeptech SIG, Investor Connect, Knowledge Series, Leadership Series & My Story to encourage, nurture next-generation entrepreneurs

This September, MX Player has must-watch Original and International shows!


From Shiksha Mandal to one of the most popular K Drama ‘Boys Over Flowers’ and many more

Come September, MX Player brings plenty of drama, fiction, romance, mystery and thrill with the series being launched in the month! With a mix of Original and international content, it’s time for your monthly OTT update, and the next thirty days have the best shows for you to be entertained.

As a part of MX Original Series slate is the social thriller Shiksha Mandal on 15th September.

Shiksha Mandal is a hard-hitting narrative inspired by true events that revolve around the biggest scam in the educational system in India. With a socially relevant premise, Shiksha Mandal will reveal corruption, fraud, cheating and criminal conspiracy that affects vulnerable students in India. This MX Original Series, launching on 15th September, is directed by Syed Ahmad Afzal and stars Gauahar Khan, Gulshan Devaiah and Pavan Raj Malhotra in lead roles.

Now, language barriers will not deprive you of exploring content from across the globe! In addition to Shiksha Mandal, as a part of their latest content category - MX VDesi, MX Player is also bringing 6 acclaimed international shows from across the globe, including one of the most popular K Drama ‘Boys Over Flowers’ which started the K wave in India with the same love of melodrama, intricate storylines and adrenaline-pumping action as us – all dubbed in your preferred regional language! Here’s a list -

Boys Over Flowers –

The 21-episode long Korean drama, ' Boys Over Flowers,' starring Ku Hye Sun, Lee Min Ho, and Kim Hyun-Joong, launches on 7th September in Hindi. The blockbuster series follows the story of a humble girl who attends the prestigious Shin Hwa High School. She is immediately bullied by the leader of F4 (the four richest boys), who eventually falls in love with her. However, she has a crush on his best friend. Whom will she pick? Tune in to find out.

Alphas -

Up next is the Hollywood hit series ‘Alphas’. Alphas are ordinary citizens with amazing abilities, including superhuman physical and mental abilities, who operate within the Department of Defence. A secret group, led by pre-eminent neurologist Dr Lee Rosen, investigates cases that point to others with similar Alpha abilities. With its unique premise, this show will keep you on your toes throughout 12 episodes. The science fiction drama will stream in Hindi from 14th September onwards.

Secret of Love –

A fan of Chinese dramas but have difficulty finding the dubbed version of your favourite shows? All 30 episodes of the hit show ‘Secret of Love’ will stream in Hindi from 21st September onwards on MX Player. The show revolves around the story of Su Yi, who loses her memory after getting burnt in a fire accident. She meets Li Jia Cheng, who has countless ties to the incident. The pair form a tactical partnership of equal footing after Su Yi challenges his outlook and beliefs.

Signed, Sealed and Delivered – A crew of postal detectives seek to unravel the mysteries behind undeliverable letters and packages from the past, delivering them at crucial moments, in the Hollywood production ‘Signed, Sealed, and Delivered’. Watch 34 episodes of this series in Hindi starting September 21st.

Wild District -

After the signing and approval of the Colombian Peace Agreements, a deadly guerrilla warrior escapes from the forest and makes his way to Bogotá, where he attempts to reintegrate into society. Watch all 20 episodes of this Spanish series in Hindi streaming from September 28 onwards!

Innocent Defendant -

At the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, a prosecutor wakes up one morning to discover that he is a death row inmate. He is temporarily amnesiac and is unaware of the events that led to his arrest. Before his time is out, he tries to jog his memory and clear his name. Catch this award-winning Korean series starring Seong Ji, Ki-joon Uhm, Jo Jae-yoon on September 28th in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, and Malayalam!

Watch these and more only on MX Player this September!

This Teachers Day ViewSonic India Offers Best Ed-tech Products & Solutions Enhancing Deeper Learning

School is the second home for all, and the teachers will always remain our mentors in creating our bright future. Therefore, as a gesture of thanks for shaping the students' lives to honour and appreciate their gurus and teachers, we commemorate Teachers Day every year on September 5th.

With the onset of Covid-19, the teachers faced hassles in teaching as the process of hybrid learning and awareness of the tools was relatively new. However, the educators taught students with advanced technology and maintained interactive communication throughout the class. Offering integrated hardware and software solutions, ViewSonic India brings user-friendly, tech-equipped best-in-class products enhancing the teaching methodology for educators.

ViewSonic myViewBoard (software)

For teachers juggling planning, instruction, and grading in a limited amount of time, this edtech tool can be beneficial. The ViewSonic myViewBoard is an interactive tool for educators to ease the hybrid teaching process. The software offers visual learning educational content and helps teachers and students indulge in an interactive session.

Make this teachers' day memorable and help educators with a hassle-free teaching process. The software solution can be used on any device and is ideal for traditional front-of-class teaching, flipped classrooms, blended teaching pedagogy, and online learning. It also handles virtual classrooms with video conferencing and interactive tools. 

ViewSonic VA2432-MH Monitor

To present the students with the sharpest & precise picture, ViewSonic 24" Full HD monitor is the perfect display for enhancing their experience. It displays the most precise and detailed images with a wide range of viewing angles. The monitor has flexible connectivity for educational institutes and Superclear IPS technology for sharper colours on the screen. Its three-sided frameless bezel monitor delivers a seamless viewing experience and offers Eye Care technology to help eliminate eye strain resulting from extended viewing periods for all users. With a 75hz refresh rate, the screen extends support of Adaptive sync that helps in eliminating screen tearing & reduce stuttering.

ViewSonic ViewBoard® 52

The recently launched ViewBoard® 52 series has the most intuitive and interactive interface for teachers. This teacher's day incorporate the newly designed series in educators' course for a better teaching process.

The series is embedded with cutting-edge technology-building engagement designed to simplify the needs of teachers and aid them in delivering a hassle-free session. The interface is loaded with user-friendly features to help the educators and make their sessions effortlessly easy. In addition, the well-coordinated and greatly improved writing perfection creates a natural flow during student-teacher interaction, making it ideal for the hybrid learning and teaching process.

ViewSonic ViewBoard Pen Display

This Teacher's Day ViewSonic ViewBoard Pen Display is also a perfect buy. The edtech tool is a simple portable teaching device. With the help of this, the teachers can write, create, and organize notes. The Pen display is loaded with features like full HD 1920x1080 high resolution, making it easy for the teachers to communicate course materials.

It also comes with a USB type-C support cable for better and easy connectivity. In addition, the product's appealing design is appropriate to enhance the hybrid learning methodology.

ViewSonic LS500WHP Projector

The plans of making teaching easier can come true this Teacher's Day. With various Edtech products available in the market, it is also essential to have a quality projector which enhances the teaching scenario. The projector is equipped with the latest LED Technology, offering high brightness and beautiful colour, making it an ideal choice for the education sector.

With features like effortless power on/off and 360° tilt angle projection for flexible configuration, the projector is apt for educators when taking a live class session. Powered by LED technology, it is more efficient, durable, energy-efficient, requires low maintenance, and is long-lasting. As a result, the ViewSonic LS500WHP is a perfect and economical addition to their classes, helping them in seamless teaching.

About ViewSonic:

Founded in California, ViewSonic is a leading global provider of visual solutions with a presence in over 100 cities around the world. As an innovator and visionary, ViewSonic is committed to providing comprehensive hardware and software solutions that include monitors, projectors, digital signage, ViewBoard interactive displays, and the myViewBoard software ecosystem. With over 30 years of expertise in visual displays, ViewSonic has established a strong position for delivering innovative and reliable solutions for education, enterprise, consumer, and professional markets and helping customers “See the Difference”. To find out more about ViewSonic, please visit www.viewsonic.com. Follow #ViewSonicIndia #ViewSonic.

Post the launch of Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, inaugurated by Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 24th Aug 2022, Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma) meets Hon'ble President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi.

About Mata Amritanandamayi Math: 

Mata Amritanandamayi Math, (MAM) is a World renowned Spiritual, Educational, and Charitable organization established by most revered Satguru Her Holiness Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, affectionately called by millions of people across the globe as “Amma”.  Having inspired by Amma’s message of compassion and love, thousands around the world have dedicated their lives for selfless service. For past four decades, MAM has an extensive and proven track record in fields such as medical care, disaster relief, education, homes for the homeless, orphanages, care homes for the elderly, pensions for poor students and destitute widows, the schools for handicapped and mentally impaired, as well as environmental preservation and protection.  

MAM has established the largest network of charitable activities globally.  The Math has also set up centres of spiritual excellence for promotion of Yoga, meditation, culture, spiritual values and self-enquiry in many of its branch centres across the globe which have since become vibrant centres of worship, service and spiritual guidance.  

https://www.armitapuri.org

Actor and Humanitarian Sonu Sood To Be Brand Ambassador for Dandera’s Electric Vehicles

Gurugram, September 1, 2022: Sustainable mobility startup Dandera Ventures today announced that popular actor, model, philanthropist and humanitarian Sonu Sood will be the Brand Ambassador for its forthcoming lineup of commercial Electric Vehicles (EVs). Dandera recently announced that it will be launching its first commercial EV in September. 

Through this association, Sonu Sood will support Dandera in championing the cause and adoption of environmentally sustainable mobility, and also communicate the brand’s values and EV’s features and benefits to Dandera’s customers and other stakeholders.   

Kshitij Bajaj, Cofounder and CEO of Dandera Ventures said, “Sonu and Dandera as a brand both believe in doing good for the people around us, and in protecting our planet for the future generations. All of us at Dandera have long admired his untiring humanitarian efforts and we are confident that like Sonu, Dandera as a brand will soon become synonymous with qualities like conviction and reliability.

Dandera will launch its advertising campaign with Sonu as the face of its first EV in September 2022

Dandera’s upcoming commercial EV will be targeted for use by independent delivery operators and last-mile delivery companies.

Sonu Sood said, “Dandera as a young startup has impressed me with their clear vision to protect our environment through its innovations in sustainable mobility, backed by their solid product roadmap, strategy and execution capabilities. I am glad to endorse their vision and firmly believe that together, we can make a meaningful difference to protecting our planet while simultaneously putting smiles on the faces of Dandera’s customers”.

Kanav Manchanda, Cofounder and COO of Dandera Ventures said, “We believe that Sonu’s support will go a long way in establishing Dandera as the commercial EV manufacturer of choice for millions of owners and drivers in the near future. We are equally excited to align our business and growth strategy with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for ‘Make in India, for the world’.”

Dandera’s soon-to-be-launched EV will feature industry-leading performance and capacity benchmarks. The vehicle has been completely designed from the ground up as an EV. All parts and components, including the batteries will be fully manufactured in India, for both Indian and export markets.   


91Springboard joins hands with Google for Startups to launch “Level Up”

      New virtual programme that will help women entrepreneurs take their startups to the next level

      Unique nationwide accelerator that combines leadership and tech masterclasses, business mentoring and investment readiness

India, September 2022: 91Springboard, one of India’s leading coworking community, collaborates with Google For Startups (GFS) to launch “Level Up” – a nationwide virtual accelerator program that aims to enable women entrepreneurs in India to elevate their startups to the next level. Combining key elements of business, tech, leadership and investment readiness, this accelerator program offers mentoring, masterclasses, connections and relevant tools for women entrepreneurs to refine their models, enhance their leadership skills and prepare them to get investment ready in order to grow their businesses and gain access to capital.

Level Up aims to address the hurdles women entrepreneurs face by creating opportunities for personal and business growth, providing greater visibility and a national platform, and improving access to capital through investor connections. The program is specially designed to support women entrepreneurs, who are looking for access to reliable mentorship, peer groups and other business related support.

Anand Vemuri, CEO, 91Springboard said, "We are very excited to collaborate with Google for Startups in launching the Level Up program in India. 91Springboard has always believed in nurturing the startup ecosystem and fostering growth through ample learning opportunities. We believe that sharing global experiences and great work practices are fundamental in the growth and innovation for any sector. More women are launching and running startups but do not have the adequate support system to flourish. Through this effort with Google for Startups we hope to support women entrepreneurs in optimizing their businesses and building successful startups."



Mike Kim, Head of Google for Startups APAC said “At Google for Startups, our constant endeavor is to support diversity in the startup ecosystem. We have already launched an India Women Founders program and with this association, we are looking to scale our efforts to support more women founders. We are excited to be a part of the journey and bring Google’s international support, connections and network to this program.”

While the Covid-19 pandemic hit startups hard - with 35% of women-led startups experiencing a significant decline in revenues - things are starting to turn around. While fundraising continues being an uphill task for women entrepreneurs in India, despite reports of investors’ focus and growing interest in empowering women entrepreneurs, YourStory Research data* reveal that in Q1 2022, of the 482 funding deals in the Indian startup ecosystem, only 78 were raised by women-founded and co-founded startups, i.e. 16.18 percent.  Access to expert mentorship, connections, and opportunity can create a level playing field for women entrepreneurs to flourish and grow.

Launch Date: 17 August 2022

Entry: Early stage, women-led, tech and/or tech enabled enterprises operating in India

Startups will need to fill the detailed application form. Once the initial criteria have been met, an expert panel will evaluate the applications based on a robust scoring system,

For more details visit: https://www.91springboard.com/level-up/

About 91Springboard:

 91Springboard is a co-working space focused on building workplace communities that fosters joy, learning, and exchange of knowledge amongst its variety of members. It was one of the Incubators supported under the Atal Innovation Mission run by Niti Aayog. With 25,000 working professionals engaged, it aims to inject the country’s robust business ecosystem with fully functional workspaces that reflect a unique collaborative spirit. Having established its first dedicated co-working space in Delhi in 2012, 91springboard currently has 24 live hubs, spread across India’s premier cities such as Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi, Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad,Gurgaon, Noida, Pune and Goa. With its objective of creating a work culture that shares and learns from each other, 91Springboard promotes the exchange of ideas, innovation, and skills by providing a collaborative environment that inspires both personal and professional growth.

https://www.91springboard.com/

About Google for Startups:

Google for Startups is a Google initiative to help startups thrive across the world. Google for Startups runs programs, shares resources, builds Campuses, and supports a global network of leading tech hubs, accelerators, and diversity-focused organizations in the world's fastest growing markets. Google for Startups is Google’s initiative to help startups thrive across every corner of the world. We bring the best of Google's products, connections, and best practices to enable startups to build something better.

https://startup.google.com/

 

India needs an estimated 100,000 transplants annually More awareness required on eye donation to give vision to many

   (Article for National Eye Donation Fortnight (25th Aug – 8th sept))

The National Eye Donation Fortnight is observed every year from 25th August to 8th September. It is an initiative which aims to create awareness among people on the importance of eye donation and to motivate them to pledge their eyes for donation after death.

Blindness due to corneal problems affects 4.5 per 1000 individuals in India. Leading causes of corneal blindness are corneal injuries and corneal infections which occur in agriculture and industrial sectors and so the affected individuals are mostly in the age group of 40 to 60 and are the breadwinners of the family. Children can also be affected due to injuries and nutritional deficiencies mainly of Vitamin A

Prevention of corneal blindness by adopting safety precautions to prevent injuries and effective treatment of corneal infections should be the main focus. However, Cornea transplantation is the final solution when all other attempts to treat the affected cornea fails

Currently India needs an estimated 100,000 transplants annually to clear the backlog of corneal blindness. This calls for a fourfold increase in current eye donation numbers. However, the awareness level of eye donation continues to remain low and hospital-based cornea retrieval programs are underutilised.

Anyone irrespective of age or gender can pledge their eyes to be donated after their death, it doesn't matter it the person wore glasses or had cancer or diabetes or blood pressure or any other illness, only few conditions like HIV, hepatitis B and certain rare viral diseases are considered contraindications for eye donation

Since eye donation is done after death, it is important to inform the next of kin of one's decision while still alive. Soon after the death of the donor the relatives should inform the eye bank or hospital to which the cornea was pledged.

It is essential to harvest the corneas within six hours of the donor's death. The eyes of the deceased should immediately be closed and covered with cotton or a wet cloth to prevent damage. Harvesting the corneas is a very short procedure and always a dummy cornea is replaced to prevent disfigurement of the donor's face.

Now with newer techniques and technologies of corneal transplantation, at least 3 persons can benefit from a single cornea that is donated, as against a single person from a single cornea in traditional surgery.

Eye donation is one of the noblest of acts and is supported by all religious texts and holy books. If the two eyes of one's loved ones can give light to 6 persons and if as a result bring 6 families out of despair, then no one should hesitate to call up the nearest eye hospital or eye bank to pledge their eyes today.

After acquiring 50,000+ users pre-launch, SlayPay eyes on an aggressive growth

Delhi, September 1st , 2022: Recently launched fintech app Slaypay - India’s first credit score booster app, is all set to disrupt the Indian BFSI market. Slaypay assists users in improving their credit scores while earning them 9% returns on their investments. Slaypay aims to assist Indian youth in establishing and improving their credit scores so that they can qualify for better loans at more favourable interest rates in the future. As a person's credit score plays an important part in the application process for loans, Slaypay users can improve their chances of getting loan approvals at favourable interest rates. Additionally, the app includes a payment card that is compatible with all card machines, websites, and public transportation systems.

“India has a rising aspirational middle class that requires loans to get cars, houses & a lifestyle of their dreams. A healthy credit score is a basic prerequisite for any of it to materialise. We put India’s youth on the right path to build credit”, said Sidhant Ryan Malhotra (Founder & CEO, SlayPay). A lot of young users are seen investing in volatile non-regulated instruments in lieu of making good returns. With SlayPay we aim to provide a reliable & regulated environment whilst keeping higher returns intact” 

The Slaypay Card comes with enhanced safety and eight-point protection with features such as numberless card design, improved fraud prevention, quick alerts, and more. Slaypay also allows its users to customise their card with photos, messages, memes, and other content of their own. It’s the 1st ever payment card without a magnetic stripe which prevents card spoofing. Slaypay enables its users to invest in an RBI-approved P2P investing platform and earn up to 9% annual interest, which is much higher than conventional investment/saving choices such as fixed deposits and savings accounts, returns that are 2.5 times more than savings accounts and 1.5 times greater than time deposits. 

Slaypay is backed by Indian and American investors such as TiE SoCal, Nueva Capital, Angelist, and others; its waitlist seems to have attracted early users, as it had grown to more than 50,000 pre-registrations even before its debut. Users who were previously placed on a waiting list are now being added in batches on a monthly basis.

 ABOUT SLAYPAY:

SlayPay is India’s c
oolest payment app that helps you boost your credit score. You can also watch your money multiply by investing it and getting a whopping 9% interest! Use your SlayPay card for all your 
spending and give your financial life a boost. Get amazing rewards and experience evolutionary security features whilst using India's safest payment card.

The first edition of ‘Radio City Business Titans’ celebrated Indian business leaders for creating a legacy

 

The gala event was held in the world’s paradise ‘Dubai’ where Radio City felicitated over 92 businesses across categories

Bollywood celebrities Vivek Oberoi, Neha Dhupia, Sophie Choudry, Kainaat Arora graced the occasion with their presence

India, 1st September 2022: Radio City, India's biggest radio network, successfully concludes the first edition of its pioneering international property ‘Radio City Business Titans’. The magnificent three-day event celebrated the accomplishments of Indian entrepreneurs for upscaling their business through unwavering resilience and innovation. The event was held at the world’s most opulent location—'Dubai' in the presence of Indian business tycoons, Bollywood celebrities, and social media influencers.

The gala evening was held on August 27 at Grand Hyatt in Dubai where Radio City felicitated over 92 Business Titans across 20 business categories from multiple industries. The grand event witnessed the most-recognizable names from the Indian entertainment industry that include Vivek Oberoi, Neha Dhupia, Sophie Choudry, and Kainaat Arora. These Bollywood stars presented accolades to the thriving entrepreneurs and commended the winners for establishing a successful venture. Dr. Bu Abdullah, Chairman of Bu Abdullah Group and Dr. Kabir, COO of Majestic Investments, Private Consultant to His Highness Sheikh Majid Rashid Al Mualla from the royal family of Umm Al Quwain also demonstrated appreciation towards Radio City’s initiative by gracing the occasion with their presence. The magical evening also saw some of the most scintillating performances that enthralled all the attendees.

Commenting on the success of the event, Mr. Ashit Kukian, CEO, Radio City said, “As a pioneer in the industry, Radio City has always been at the forefront of developing ground-breaking properties to make a lasting impression. Indian enterprises are flourishing by integrating innovative ideas and technologies in their business strategy; thereby contributing to the growth of the Indian economy. We launched Radio City Business Titans with the objective of offering Indian businesses a prestigious platform to celebrate their triumphs and foster their business excellence. It was an absolute pleasure to honor and felicitate revolutionary Indian business leaders in the most glamorous setting, Dubai, at the inaugural Radio City Business Titans event. We are confident that the upcoming editions of Business Titans will continue to fortify the realm of business ownership that will effectively bolster the economy.”

 

Radio City has always believed applauding the success of Indian businesses and the achievements of pioneering individuals. This endeavor will only boost optimism among business leaders in augmenting their business growth and continue to contribute to the advancement of the Indian economy. After a successful culmination of the first edition of Radio City Business Titans, the radio platform has started gearing up to launch the second edition with an ambition of making it even grander and momentous at a yet another enthralling location.

About Radio City:

Radio City, a part of Music Broadcast Limited (MBL) is a subsidiary of Jagran Prakashan Ltd. Being the first FM radio broadcaster in India with over two decades years of expertise in the radio industry, Radio City has consistently been the No.1 radio station in Bengaluru with 25.1% and No.2 in Mumbai with 14.6% average listenership share respectively. (Source: RAM Data, TG: 12+ Period: Week 1, 2013 to Week 26, 2022). Radio City Delhi ranks #3 with 11.9% average listenership share (Source: RAM Data, TG: 12+ Period: Week 1, 2019 to Week 26, 2022).

Music Broadcast Limited currently has 39 stations across 12 states, comprising 62% of the country’s FM population. Radio City reaches out to over 69 million listeners across India covered by AZ Research 2019 (Source: AZ Research Report). The network provides terrestrial programming along with 17 web-stations, through its digital interface, www.radiocity.in

Radio City has spearheaded the evolution of FM radio by offering content that is unique, path-breaking and invokes city passion amongst listeners with its brand philosophy of “Rag Rag Mein Daude City”. The network introduced humour and the concept of agony aunt on radio with Babber Sher and Love Guru respectively. It also initiated Radio City Freedom Awards, a platform to recognize independent music and provided a launch pad to budding singers with Radio City Super Singer, the first singing talent hunt on radio.

Radio City has bagged over 110 awards across national and international platforms such as New York Festival, ACEF Awards, Golden Mikes Radio Advertising Awards, India Radio Forum, etc. in the recent past. Radio City has consistently featured for the 7th time in ‘India’s Best Companies to Work For’ study conducted by Great Place to Work Institute. The company has also been recognized in ‘India’s Best Workplaces for Women – 2019’ and has ranked amongst the Top 75 organizations on the list. In 2020, Radio City ranked 4th in ‘Best Large Workplaces in Asia’, according to the GPTW survey.