Thursday 25 May 2017

Infosys Announces Strategic Alliance with HP Inc. To Accelerate Digital Transformation for Enterprise

By Tricitynews Reporter
Chandigarh 25th May:- Infosys (NYSE:INFY) and HP Inc. today launched joint Retail Point of Sale (RPOS) and Enterprise Device as a Service (DaaS) solutions to help businesses accelerate digital transformation as part of the HP Global System Integrator (GSI) Alliance Program. 
The joint RPOS solution offers a digital approach across the supply chain, enabling real-time collaboration between shoppers, retailers and vendors at the point of purchase, providing a true omni-channel experience. The joint Enterprise Device as a Service solution defines and delivers technology-enabled transformations that optimize how organizations acquire, manage and use devices with end-to-end services, enterprise applications, fleet reporting, analytics, insights and more.
Jon Flaxman, Chief Operating Officer, HP, said that together, HP and Infosys can improve end-customer experience, while forging deeper, more valuable relationships with joint customers across industries, enabling them to embark on their own business reinvention journeys.
Sandeep Dadlani, President and Head of Americas, Infosys, said that the launch of the RPOS and Enterprise DaaS solutions validates our joint vision with HP for revolutionizing the retail industry through constant innovation, and deep analytics. He added that digital transformation is being steadily embraced by businesses and as this transformation evolves further, we will continue our focus to create newer experiences across industry segments.

Oppo Mobiles Opens Exclusive Brand Outlet in Elante Mall

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By Tricitynews Reporter
Chandigarh 25th May:- A New Exclusive Oppo Store was unveiled at Elante Mall by the company's top management. It is noteworthy that Oppo is a Smartphone Company, which delivers latest and most exquisite mobile electronic devices in more than 140 countries, including the United States, China, Australia, European countries, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Present on the occasion of inauguration of the brand outlet were Issac, Branding Manager (Chandigarh,HP,J & K), Oppo Mobiles & Balinder Gautam, Showroom Manager, Chandigarh.
The outlet has been designed keeping in mind International guidelines. Issac, Branding Manager (Chandigarh, HP, J & K), said that along with outlet expansion the Company is going in for a major branding effort. It has recently signed up as the official sponsor of the Indian Cricket team.
Apart from other smart-phone models the exclusive store will showcase 5 main models of Oppo -- A 37, A 57, F1S,  F 3 + and the recently launched F 3. Both F3 + & F3 come with a 16 Mega Pixel Front facing Dual Selfie Camera. All mobiles are available on live demo basis at the Store.
Balinder Gautam, Showroom Manager, Chandigarh, said that the store has appealing interiors, is spacious & has comfortable seating so that consumers can have a relaxed & hassle free experience. Senior officials informed that the company is constantly innovating new products according to changing customer tastes & preferences.
The outlet will give a live experience of product and the advantage with Oppo is that it has a full-fledged after sales service centre in Sector 40 Chandigarh, which is company owned.

Vrajesh Hirjee Makes Cameo in Sajjan Re Phir Jhooth Mat Bolo

By Tricitynews Reporter
Chandigarh 25th May:- The renowned actor and comedian who is known for his perfect comedy timing, Vrajesh Hirjee will now play a cameo in Sony SAB’s latest ‘Sajjan Re Phir Jhooth Mat Bolo’. The show which was launched on 23rd May is based on how the life of Jaiveer Chopra (Hussain Kuwajerwala) who is a business tycoon and how he gets caught in the web of lies only to save the love of his life Jaya Lokhande (Parvati Vaze).
Vrajesh will don the role of a drama director who will teach them how to act poor. Being rich all their life the Chopra’s have never seen poverty but to impress Jaya’s father, Lalit Lokhande (Sharad Ponkshe) who hates rich people, they decides to act poor. Vrajesh will be giving them all the lessons to be poor.
Vrajesh who will play the role of a drama director said that though he is doing a cameo, but he never felt that on the set. The entire cast is really fun to work with. Hussain and he have known each other for a long time and this is the first time that we are working together. Also, he always wanted to work with Tiku sir as he looks up to him as a comedian. It is a complete crazy set and he thinks he has enjoyed each and every moment there.

Star Cast of Sweetiee Weds NRI" Visit Chandigarh to Promote Film

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By Tricitynews Reporter
Chandigarh 25th May:- The star cast of upcoming Bollywood movie "Sweetiee Weds NRI" visited Chandigarh for the promotion of their movie. On this occasion movies lead actor Himansh kohli and Actress Zoya Afroz were in town on Thursday. They both shared the experiences and making the movie.
While talking to the media Himansh Kohli said that Panjabi and Gujrati are two communities, which wants their children’s to get married with the NRI’s. "Sweetiee Weds NRI" deals with the same concepts. "Sweetiee Weds NRI" is a story between two Gujarati family in which girl’s father wants to marry her daughter with NRI. And Himansh Kohli is playing a part of that NRI guy in Movie.
In this movie there are many of the Gujrati singers. Most of the shoot is done in the city Vadodara of Gujarat. The scene is from famous places of Vadodara. Movie is releasing on 2nd of June in all the cinema halls of India.
Don't miss to watch a family movie showing 2 Gujarati families love and happiness.


Parmish Verma's Rocky Mental Poster Released

By Tricitynews Reporter
Chandigarh 25th May:- Punjabi industry renowned Actor / Video Director Parmish Verma, a youth icon of Punjabi youth is known for his unique look and style.
Parmish verma was in Chandigarh on Tuesday with Director Vikram Thori  and Punjabi film producer Vijay Kumar to announce release date Aug 18 ,2017 of Punjabi Movie Rocky Mental  , Poster of Movie too  was Unveiled on the occasion  .Parmish who hails from  Patiala pointed out that in Rocky Mental he has lead  role of a boxer and its mainly action movie but  you'll see a little comedy too .
Haryana based (Rohtak) director Vikram said that before his first film he was in England for a long time now in Mumbai. According to Vikram Challenging was  choice of right casting  Parmish had keen  interest in this field from the very beginning and  10 -15 years of theatre taught him lot, now he has  great hopes from the film. Rocky is a boxer in film and after a strange incident he becomes crazy hence title of movie Rocky Mental. ; Punjab’s renowned band Desi crew will be responsible for music of the film while Screen Play would be of Uday Pratap Singh.  Parmish said he will continue his journey of video direction along with newer role of Actor.

LIC Introduces “LIC’s Jeevan Umang” Plan

By Tricitynews Reporter
Chandigarh 25th May:- LIC has introduced “LIC’s Jeevan Umang”, the plan with cover up to age 100 which offers a combination of income and protection. This plan provides for annual survival benefits from the end of the premium paying term till age 99 and a lump sum payment at the time of maturity or on death of the policyholder during the policy term.
The USP of the plan is that Guaranteed Survival Benefit is payable on the life assured surviving to the end of the premium paying term, provided all due premiums have been paid or the paid up value in 2 lakh or more. The survival benefit will be equal to 8% p.a.  of Basic Sum Assured and paid up Sum Assured respectively. The first survival benefit payment is payable at the end of  premium paying term and thereafter on completion of each subsequent year till the Life assured survives or till the policy anniversary prior to the date of maturity, whichever is earlier.
The product placement is such that this plan is available from age 90 days to 55 years. There is no upper limit to the Basic Sum Assured but shall be in multiples of Rs.25000/- with Premium paying terms having option of 15, 20, 25 and 30 years.
The Maturity Benefit is payable on the life assured surviving to the end of the policy term being age 100 years, provided all due premiums have been paid, being“Sum Assured on Maturity” which is equal to Basic Sum Assured. Paid up policies will be paid maturity paid up Sum Assured at the end of the Policy Term.
Benefit payable on death of the Life Assured during the policy term, provided all due premiums have been paid is as follows:
·         On death before the Commencement of Risk, Return of premium/s paid without interest shall be payable.
·         On Death after the Commencement of Risk , Death Benefit defined as sum of “Sum Assured on Death” shall be payable in case of In-force policies and Death Paid up Sum Assured in case of Paid up Policies which is proportionate value of Sum Assured on Death.
Where “Sum Assured on Death” is defined as the highest of
·         10 times of annualised premium; or
·         Sum Assured on Maturity; or
·         Absolute amount assured to be paid on death, i.e. Basic Sum Assured.
This death benefit shall not be less than 105% of all the premiums paid as on date of death.
Other salient features include payment of Simple Reversionary Bonus throughout the term and Final Additional Bonus (if any) at the time of Maturity and with Death Benefit as per rules. Final Additional Bonus, if any is also available on surrender of fully paid policies.
The policyholder has an option of availing Riders viz., LIC’s Accidental Death and Disability Benefit Rider or LIC’s Accident Benefit Rider, LIC’s New Term Assurance Rider, LIC’s New Critical Illness Benefit Rider. However, Rider sum assured cannot exceed the Basic Sum Assured. In addition, this plan also takes care of liquidity needs through loan facility.
This is an attractive comprehensive income and protection plan for all in the family.
This policy has been accepted very warmly by the people of this region.  Chandigarh Division of LIC of India has achieved 2nd position in the entire country on the day of launch of this policy.


Vodafone Introduces Unlimited Voice and Bonus Data for Prepaid Customers

By Tricitynews Reporter
Chandigarh 25th May:- Delighting it’s prepaid customers, Vodafone India, today introduced  revolutionary integrated plans (Voice plus Data) – Vodafone SuperDay and Vodafone SuperWeek enabling truly unlimited local and STD calling with free data bundled in.
With Vodafone SuperDay,  customers can make unlimited local and STD calls on the Vodafone network, and get 100 MB data (on 4G handsets only) at just Rs. 19* a day. For better value, customers can go in for Vodafone SuperWeek, that incorporates unlimited local and STD calls on Vodafone network with 250 MB data (on 4G handsets only) at a nominal price of Rs. 49* for a week. Other than these benefits, Vodafone SuperWeek at Rs. 89*, additionally offers talk-time benefits of 100 minutes to other networks.
Further, Customers can make every day a SuperDay and every week a SuperWeek with the option of unlimited repeat purchases of these integrated packs.
 Inviting customers to enjoy the Vodafone SuperNetTM experience, Sandeep Kataria, Director - Commercial, Vodafone India said that at Vodafone, it is our constant endeavor to provide the best network, service experience and value to our customers. We are delighted to launch SuperDay and SuperWeek under our‘Super’ umbrella with the key objective of offering pocket friendly and affordable integrated plans that will appeal to the prepaid customers. These plans will further enable our customers to remain confidently connected and enjoy a worry free Vodafone SuperNetTM4G experience on our best network ever. Moreover, these integrated plans come with unrestricted repeat purchase options ensuring more value to the customer. 
The SuperDay and SuperWeek packs are available across all retail outlets, website and the MyVodafone app.

Tazz Brings Breath of Fresh Music to the Punjabi Music Industry

By Tricitynews Reporter
Chandigarh 25th May:- Punjabi Music Industry is such an industry where every day a new talent emerges. And people welcome the talent with respect open and arms. Such a fresh talent had entered the industry last year. Singer Tazz made his debut in the Punjabi Music Industry with the song ‘Fer Kehra Mar Gye Aa’. The song was a sad romantic number and did wonders to people. It was loved so much by people that it has crossed more than 2 million views on YouTube.
Singer Tazz released his second song ‘Red Rose’ a few days ago. The song is also a romantic one. Unlike his first song Red Rose is not a sad song rather a happy ‘falling in love song’. It is the kind of song that explains your feelings when you fall in love at first sight. Red Rose has also created buzz and has crossed 6 lakh views just after 3 days of its release. The song’s music video is a simple yet magical story which has been sublimely directed by Prince 810. The lyrics of the song are written by Harf Cheema and The Boss has given the music.
Tazz is a singer with vision and passion. His passion for singing can be seen in his eyes while he sings and also in the work he has done till now. He is dedicated, hardworking and focused.
Tazz said that he feel like singing was always in him, whenever he listened to something, he used to sing along. But thanks to all the people who supported him and his work and are helping him to move further ahead.  He is currently focused on his singing and soon bringing new songs.

Unhygienic Food Major Cause of Neuro Disorders Among Children: Dr Pratibha Singhi

By Tricitynews Reporter
Chandigarh 25th May:- India's renowned pediatric neurologist, Prof Dr Pratibha Singhi, Director Pediatric Neurology and Neuro-Development at Medanta said that there are large number of children suffering from neuro dysfunctions like epilepsy or stunted growth due to rampant insanitation and unhygienic food being consumed. 
Dr Pratibha Singhi who earlier headed the PGI's Advanced Pediatric Centre as Chief Pediatric Neurology and Neuro-development said that every year over a 100 cases of neuro dysfunction used to come in PGI, and all over the country there are cases of seizeur, epilepsy all sections of the society are effected since the raw food is major culprit of spreading the worm that hatches in the child's intestines and reaches the brain to impact neuro-functions. 
She said that seizures, lethargy, vomitting, and slow mental development are some of the common signs which parents must keep a watch on since early detection and early intervention are invaluable for treating the children effectively. 
She added that Genetics is the latest development in treating neuro metablic disorder which helps us in providing tailor-made treatmenet specific to the child's needs. 

Dr Pratibha Singhi was on a visit to Omni Clinics and Hospital in the city to conduct Medanta's OPD for infants suffering from the disease.

आचार्यकुल चंडीगढ़ मनाएगा अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस

By Tricitynews Reporter
Chandigarh 25th May:- केन्द्रीय योग एवं प्राकृतिक चिकित्सा अनुसंधान भारत सरकार के सहयोग से आचार्यकुल चंडीगढ़ (रजि.) ने अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस 2017 मनाने का निश्चय किया है। इस अवसर पर पांच स्थानों पर 21 मई से 21 जून 2017 तक निशुल्क योग कक्षायें लगाई जा रही है। गांधी स्मारक भवन सैक्टर 16, चंड़ीगढ़ में प्रातः एवं सांय 5-30 बजे से 6-30 बजे तक ,शांति कुंज, सैक्टर 16में प्रातः 5-45 बजे से 6-45 बजे तक, रोजगार्डन में 6 से 7 बजे तक तथा सैक्टर 33 गार्डन में सांय 6 से 7 बजे तक लगाई जा रही है। यह कक्षायें निशुल्क है । इसमें कोई भी स्त्री-पुरुष भाग ले सकता है। संस्था सचिव देवराज त्यागी ने बताया कि 20 जून को ‘‘रन फार योगा‘‘ कराई जायेगी जिसमें 200 छात्र-छात्रायें भाग लेंगे। 21 जून को योग कक्षाओं के साथ योग एवं प्राकृतिक चिकित्सा सम्बन्धी वर्कशाप डा. विकास सक्सेना, पट्टीकल्याणा, एवं डा. डोगरा तथा डा. पूजा के मार्गदर्शन में लगाई जायेगी।