Taiwan Excellence Gaming Cup 2023 (TEGC) in it's 10th Edition is back to crown India’s new esports champions

MUMBAI, 12 SEPTEMBER, 2023 (NHM/ Babita P. M.): The fun, cool, and futuristic Taiwan Excellence Gaming Cup (TEGC) 2023 is back in India in all its splendour to hunt for new esports champions. TEGC - the longest-running esports championships in India - will complete 10 years in 2023, and the celebrations surrounding the coveted championship promises to be bigger, better, and bolder. 

On September 12, Taiwan Excellence (TE) unveiled details of the elimination rounds, the grand finale and other interesting aspects of the sought-after championship at a special press conference held at Four Seasons, Worli, Mumbai. This year the event will, for the first time, bring together all former TEGC champions from India on one stage. 

TEGC has also tied up with leading tech influencers to livestream the event, and the same will be available on the TE YouTube handle. A brand-new website was unveiled during the event, signalling the opening of the TEGC registration for gamers with many interesting prizes up for grabs in the finale.  

Recognising the immense contribution of women in esports, TEGC announced its plans to have an interesting contest between India’s top 10 female gamers. This battle will play out at the same time as the TEGC grand finale scheduled to be held in November. 

TEGC 2023 will also be promoted at several college and gaming festivals where visitors will get a first-hand experience of Made in Taiwan products during the festival period and in another first, TEGC will join hands with an NGO working with underprivileged children as part of its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

The tie-up will allow the kids to spend a fun-filled day interacting with influential gamers playing educational games and understanding the importance of sports for their holistic development. Over the years, TEGC has helped launch the gaming careers of many e-sports enthusiasts across India. Several TEGC champions and participants have represented India at international gaming events, winning laurels for the country. 

A report by Mordor Intelligence has estimated that India’s gaming market will grow from USD 3.02 billion in 2023 to USD 6.26 billion by 2028, a CAGR of 15.68% during the period. 

Speaking at the launch of the 10th edition of TEGC, Mr. Poyi Edison Hsu, Director of Taipei World Trade Centre Liaison Office in Mumbai (TAITRA - Mumbai) said, “Esports is not just about gaming, it is a passion, a career and a way of life for some of the brightest minds in this country,”. 

 

“From 500 participants at its debut, the TEGC has come a long way with the 10th edition expected to have over 25,000 young Indian gamers battling it out to be the champion,” said Mr Edison Terming TEGC’s 10th edition as ‘extra special’, he added, “To celebrate 10 years of TEGC, the grand finale will see all former TEGC champions on one platform. For the first time, the TEGC finale will also have a special event to acknowledge women power in esports with India’s top 10 women gamers showcasing their gaming prowess.” 

Commenting on the future of esports in the country, Mr Edison said, “India’s demographic advantage, growing IT infrastructure and resultant internet and smartphone penetration augurs well for the future of the gaming industry.” The event also gives gamers and visitors a chance to delve deep into Taiwan’s formidable gaming technology and gadgets. 

During the event, leading brands displayed the best of products such as AORUS, AROMASE, CyberPower, D-Link, MSI, Predator, Republic of Gamers, Thermaltake, VICTOR, and Zyxel among others. 

Should you require any further details, please visit the official website: https://tegamingcup.in/ 

About Taiwan Excellence: The symbol of Taiwan Excellence was established in 1992 by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs. It was created to appreciate the excellence of Taiwan’s most innovative companies. Taiwan Excellence believes that innovation makes a difference in everyone’s life. Every year, experts gather to recognize innovative Taiwanese products. The Taiwan Excellence Awards are judged on R&D, Design, Quality, and Marketing. Taiwan Excellence Award winners range from high performance laptops to life-saving health management software. Award-winning products are promoted by the government in international markets. 

Please visit www.taiwanexcellence.org for more information.

Jewellery and women share an unbreakable bond, and one name stands out in this realm is the renowned jewellery brand, Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers, known as "Soneri Kshananche Sobati."

BORIVALI, 9 SEPTEMBER, 2023 (NHM): Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers are celebrating their 20th Anniversary of their Borivali Showroom. WHP Jewellers was founded in Mumbai in 1909 and has become a trusted name in gold and diamond jewellery, catering to discerning and beauty-conscious customers in Borivali.

Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers is known for its stunning and exquisitely crafted gold jewellery.

Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers is launching a "Necklace Mahotsav," a grand collection of gold and diamond necklaces, to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of their Borivali Branch on September 9 at 11:30 AM. The inauguration of the festival will be carried out by popular young actress “Hrutha Durgule”. The collection will feature breathtakingly crafted gold and diamond necklaces, with the aim of providing a wide variety of designs from all corners of India under one roof. The collection includes Antique collection, Calcutta collection, Temple collection, Kolhapuri collection of necklaces to name a few .

From 9th September to 24th September, customers can enjoy a special 20% discount on making charges of Necklaces.  Customers are requested to not miss this golden opportunity

Mr. Ashish Pethe, Partner at Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers, emphasizes that WHP Jewellers represents purity not only in the jewellery but also in its transactions. WHP is characterized by trust, innovative designs, exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and impeccable finishing. WHP takes pride in delivering the best customer service and experience to valued patrons, making it a one-stop shop for all their jewellery needs.

Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers was recently honoured by the Domestic Gems & Jewellery Council as the "Preferred Retailer of India" and was included in the "30 Power List," a selection of 30 elite, power-packed businesses by Radio City.

Mr. Vishwanath Pethe further states that their organization's motto revolves around integrity, purity in goods, dealings, and behaviour. This concept has been the cornerstone of their existence over the years. They coined their tagline “Sooner Kshananche Sobti” in 2000 and brought it to life in 2001.

WHP understands that customers often visit when they are celebrating special moments in their lives, be it weddings, birthdays, or anniversaries. Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers sees themselves as partners in these golden moments.

In conclusion, the "Necklace Mahotsav" at Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers promises stunning and exquisitely crafted gold and diamond necklaces, along with special offers. It's the go-to destination for the latest designs and competitive prices, offering a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers is poised to reach new heights in the world of jewellery.

Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road trained Youngsters & Volunteers on First Aid and CPR

~The hospital in association with ‘We Warriors’ and ‘Dev Bhumi Rakshak Foundation’ organized First Aid and CPR training session for youngsters and volunteers ~ 

MUMBAI, 10 SEPTEMBER, 2023 (NHM): In an innovative move, to create awareness regarding road safety, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road conducted First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training sessions for youngsters and volunteers along with ‘We Warriors’ and ‘DevBhumi Rakshak Foundation’ in the hospital premises.  Present on the occasion was Dr. Tushau Prasad – Consultant Emergency Physician, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road. 

  

According to National Crimes Record Bureau (NCRB) data, around 1.5 lakh deaths occur on Indian roads every year and one-third of these take place on our National highways. Nearly 90% of deaths on the road were due to speeding, overtaking, and dangerous driving leaving millions of people seriously injured.  Road safety is a growing matter of concern as a large number of people die in dangerous road accidents as they fail to get timely treatment.  In view of it, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road educated people about how to handle road emergencies. 

  

Dr. Tushau Prasad, Consultant Emergency Physician, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road said, “Accidents can happen anywhere and at any time. Road traffic injuries are one of the leading causes of deaths, disabilities, and even hospitalizations. People suffer from major injuries, fractures, trauma stroke, bruises, cuts, and heart attacks. The emergency rooms of hospitals are overloaded with accident victims who suffer complications and disability due to the unavailability of first aid or other basic life-saving techniques.  First aid and CPR training can increase the chances of survival of the patients and improve the quality of life.” 

  

Dr Tushau added, “CPR which is an emergency life-saving procedure performed when one’s heart fails to beat. This technique consists of chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth breathing to restore the blood and oxygen supply in the body. It is performed when one is unable to breathe, is unconscious, or is unresponsive with no pulse. We are fortunate to have been able to impart knowledge to people and encourage them to save the lives of others. We thank everyone for supporting and participating in this event. In a bid to empower and protect communities, Wockhardt Hospitals Mira Road recently organized a community awareness event focused on training volunteers in first aid and emergency response. The event aimed to equip individuals with life-saving skills, enabling them to effectively handle emergencies and potentially save lives. Through a series of engaging and motivating demonstrations, participants learned vital techniques such as hands-only CPR, alerting authorities in road traffic accidents, managing severe bleeding, helmet removal, seizure positioning, and on-field wound management. Even a free ambulance service will be organized by the hospital when volunteers of ‘We Warriors’ and ‘DevBhumi Rakshak Foundation’ call for handling emergency patients.” 

 

Our volunteers trained in First Aid and CPR techniques which will save the accident victim’s life. We will strive hard to reach out to as many people as we can in the coming years to ensure their safety. We look forward to joining hands with the hospital for more such drives and campaigns. We feel proud to be a part of this initiative.,” Dev Bhumi Rakshak Foundation. 

  

This informative session conducted by the hospital will surely help us to save the lives of accident victims. It has inspired me to be a good Samaritan and do something for others that can benefit them. I wish to be a part of more such initiatives taken by the hospital,” said Sundar Singh Rawat, a participant.Ends

PhonePe SmartSpeakers introduce a first-of-its-kind celebrity voice feature with Shri. Amitabh Bachchan

NATIONAL, 04 SEPTEMBER, 2023 (NHM): PhonePe, today announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind celebrity voice feature on its SmartSpeakers in collaboration with the iconic Indian actor, Shri. Amitabh Bachchan. This new feature will allow PhonePe SmartSpeakers across India to validate customer payments in Mr. Bachchan’s distinct voice. This industry-first celebrity voice feature is currently available in Hindi and English, with plans to roll this out for other languages in the future.  

The PhonePe SmartSpeaker was launched a year ago, and since then, four million devices are being used by merchant partners across 19,000 postal codes (covering over 90% of the country). In what is a true testimony to their popularity, the SmartSpeakers validate 100 Cr (1000 Mn) transactions across the country. The addition of a celebrity voice, featuring Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, will enhance the payment experience for both merchants and customers, making it more interactive than ever before.

Speaking about this unique new feature, Vivek Lohcheb, Head of Offline Business at PhonePe said, “We are delighted to launch a unique celebrity voice feature for our SmartSpeaker for merchant partners across India. Mr. Bachchan’s voice has an instant and universal recall, and it resonates with millions of Indians across the country. Being a popular Indian app used by one in four Indians, we believe this collaboration will further elevate the popularity of the PhonePe SmartSpeaker for merchants and customers alike.”

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how merchants can enable this new feature from their PhonePe for Business app. 

1) Open the PhonePe for Business App 

2) Go to the SmartSpeaker section on the home screen

3) Under ‘My SmartSpeaker’, click on ‘SmartSpeaker Voice’

4) Choose Shri. Amitabh Bachchan’s voice in the preferred language

5) Click on ‘Confirm’ to activate the voice 

6) Device gets rebooted with the updated language in Mr. Bachchan’s voice within a few hours

Some of the other features that make PhonePe SmartSpeakers stand out in the market include portability, a best-in-class battery, great audio clarity even in the noisiest of environments, and the compact and versatile form factor which allows merchants to use it even in the most congested counter spaces. 

Earlier merchants using feature phones relied heavily on SMS, but now with the PhonePe SmartSpeakers, their payment validation experience has been significantly eased. PhonePe SmartSpeakers provide voice payment notifications in multiple Indian languages, with up to 4 days of battery life, dedicated data connectivity, a dedicated battery level LED indicator for ease of use, audio alerts for low battery levels, and a dedicated replay button for the last transaction. 

By offering such convenience to merchants, PhonePe is seeing the successful adoption of PhonePe’s SmartSpeakers in the market, thus enabling an increase in digital payments.Ends

India eMobility Conclave sets the stage for a Sustainable Electric Mobility Landscape

Abhay Ojha, CEO, Zee Media Corporation Limited

It brought together visionaries, innovators, and policymakers, enabling profound discussions on the Electric Vehicle Revolution

MUMBAI, SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 (NHM): India eMobility Conclave 2023 emerged as a catalyst for transformative change, setting the stage for a landscape defined by sustainable electric mobility. It primarily focused on boosting awareness on EVs, policy advocacy, technology advancement and sustainable mobility setting a remarkable precedent for fostering sustainable mobility solutions and propelling India toward a cleaner, greener, and electrifying future.

The India eMobility conclave began with a keynote address and an engaging fireside chat with Sh. Nitin Gadkari – Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Govt. of India, shed light on the myriad opportunities presented by India's EV adoption journey. This conclave served as a dynamic platform engaging esteemed stakeholders from diverse sectors towards insightful discussions and collectively envisioning a future where electric mobility took centre stage. It also included a one-on-one discussion with the Guest of Honour - Sh. Kailash Gahlot – Cabinet Minister (Home, Law, Transport, IT and AR), on ‘Delhi's tryst with EV adoption’. This conclave hosted by Zee Media comprised of insightful series of captivating panel discussions that delved into key topics, like:

1. The Rise of E-scooters and E-bikes: This session emphasised on insightful discussion on how electric two-wheelers are transforming urban mobility in India, offering sustainable solutions to congestion and pollution.

2. Electrifying Horizons: Navigating the Road Ahead for Electric Vehicles - Visionaries navigated the road ahead for electric vehicles, delving into market dynamics, consumer adoption, and strategies to overcome challenges.

3. Powering Progress: Battery Innovations in the EV Revolution: It deep-dived into the latest battery technologies and innovations driving the EV revolution, emphasizing the critical role of batteries in shaping the future of transportation.

4. E-Mobility 360: Exploring the Holistic Impacts of Electric Transportation - An exploration of the holistic impacts of electric transportation, considering environmental, social, and economic dimensions.

Attendees gained a comprehensive understanding the pivotal role EVs play in shaping a cleaner and greener future for transportation, providing a roadmap for policymakers to steer the nation toward an electric-powered future. “The India eMobility Conclave stands as a pivotal milestone in our journey towards a sustainable future,” as highlighted by Abhay Ojha, CEO, Zee Media Corporation Limited.

Powered by BGAUSS, the conclave was presented by SAERA and SERVOKO, e-mobility partners were Evazon and Arzoo, logistic partner – APML and knowledge partner GL Bajaj. It forged an extraordinary benchmark, pioneering the path for sustainable mobility solutions and propelling India into the realm of a more immaculate, verdant, and electrifying future.Ends

Saffola launches health movement 40 under 40 to inspire India to eat better and live healthier

 

~Joining hands with 40 young achievers under 40 to embark on the ‘Eat Right for Healthier Living’ journey over 8 weeks~

NATIONAL, SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 (NHM): Saffola, a leading legacy brand synonymous with healthy living and heart health, has launched a health movement Saffola 40 Under 40, to inspire young Indians to prioritise their health. Spread over 8 weeks, 40 young achievers from varied fields under 40 years of age take part in the movement by adopting Roz Ka Healthy Step and inspiring India to eat better and live healthier.

The movement has been designed to remind young and mid-career individuals to take note of their health, even as several other priorities of life such as jobs, careers, children, ageing parents, etc. demand their time. This lack of focus on health has led to a significant rise in lifestyle diseases like obesity, heart disease, and diabetes impacting young Indians. Conditions and health issues that were once commonly associated with individuals in their 60s are now affecting Indians much earlier, at the age of 40 and under.

Health is 80% what we eat and 20% exercise, with that in mind the Saffola 40 Under 40 movement aims to create awareness and educate young India to focus on eating better every day. As part of the movement, the 40 young achievers will be guided by experts to make modifications led by eating right and adding mild physical activity to their lifestyle. The participants share their journey and inspire young India to join them and start taking Roz Ka Healthy Step.

It all starts with taking the Saffola Lifestyle Score, that helps assess the impact that lifestyle choices have on an individual. The score helps build further on how the right choices can help have a healthier heart too.

Highlighting the ethos of the movement, Prof Shashank Joshi, Endocrinologist, Mumbai said, “Lifestyle diseases have suddenly seen a spurt post pandemic due to disruptions. Health seeking behaviour unfortunately seen during pandemic times suddenly seems to have been replaced by rebellious, erratic lifestyle patterns. With hectic lifestyles, especially the youth below 40 are not focusing on diet, activity, sleep and getting digitally intoxicated. So, we have seen incidents of viral illness, low immunity to heart diseases, hypertension and diabetes flares up."

Additionally, Sheryl Salis, Registered Dietitian and Founder, Nurture Health Solutions, Saffola 40 Under 40 Nutrition Partner said, “In today’s modern times, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the need of the hour. With the rising incidence of lifestyle diseases, young Indians are facing several health threats that can be addressed through by incorporating small, sustainable nutrition and lifestyle changes in our daily routine. life. Hence, as a responsible brand that has always focussed on a healthy lifestyle, the Saffola 40 Under 40 movement with 40 young achievers is set to inspire young Indians to take Roz Ka Healthy Steps and follow good practices in cooking and eating”.

Start by checking your Saffola Lifestyle Score and Join the Movement today!Ends