Mumbai: 15th February 2023: India’s homegrown Paytm Payments Bank Ltd. (PPBL) has won the Shrestha Puraskar (श्रेष्ठ पुरस्कार) at Digital Payments Ustav by the Digidhan Mission, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for maintaining one of the lowest average technical declines in UPI transactions. The award is a recognition of the superfast and secure transactions powered by Paytm UPI. This award was given by Sh. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Communications, and Electronics & Information Technology.

PPBL has once again outperformed all major banks in India in terms of the success rate of UPI transactions. It has one of the lowest technical decline rates because of its robust in-house technology infrastructure.

In UPI, the Bank is a leader in P2M (Person to Merchant) transactions, with the highest number of merchant partners in its ecosystem. Paytm Payments Bank continues to be a leader in UPI as the largest beneficiary bank, acquiring bank, and leading remitter bank.

Paytm Payments Banks drives UPI transactions on its own without any third-party app provider. It leads digital payments in the country driven by merchant payments and increased adoption across small cities and towns. Both customers and merchants are increasingly preferring to use Paytm Payments Bank for sending and receiving money via UPI, given its superior in-house technology that ensures the fastest payments and highest success rates.

Paytm Payments Bank continues to be the leader in UPI. According to the latest report by NPCI, as a beneficiary bank PPBL has registered over 1,765.87 million transactions and as a remitter bank, it has registered more than 389.61 million transactions in January 2023.

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa invites you to celebrate your love with their beautiful Island Romance Package valid from February 2023 to December 2023.

Gently rising from a sheet of turquoise, at Kuda Huraa it’s hard to tell where the ocean ends and sky begins. As captivating beneath the waves as above them, you can embrace these stunning surroundings that bring you closer to the sea and its secrets. Discover the welcoming embrace of a lagoon, flower gardens, a private spa island and spacious new Beach Pavilion hideaways in a charming village setting at these unforgettable locations.

The Island Romance package from the hotel is valid for stays of more than 4 nights and especially designed for just you and your loved one in this intimate garden paradise with gourmet food, spectacular sunsets and the reassurance of intuitive Four Seasons service. Romantic getaways don’t get more perfect than this.

The package includes round-trip airport transfers by shared speedboat between the Velana International Airport and Four Seasons Resort Kuda Huraa for two guests. The rates are inclusive of daily breakfast in Café Huraa, a bottle of champagne in your villa on arrival and to make your celebration memorable, a candlelight dinner for two guests.

Bengaluru, 15th February 2023: AirAsia India commenced operations from the newly launched Terminal 2 at BLR Airport in Bengaluru today. Bengaluru is the largest hub for the airline, with 43 scheduled daily departures connecting Bengaluru to Delhi, Goa, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Pune, Bagdogra, Lucknow, Ranchi, Kochi, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Jaipur, and Surat. The airline also operates connecting flights from Bengaluru to Imphal and Srinagar.

The inauguration ceremony was conducted by management from AirAsia India and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), including lamp lighting and cutting of the ribbon at the AirAsia India check-in counters. A large customized cake with the theme “I5 in T2” was cut and distributed to the guests taking flight from T2 in celebration of the terminal becoming the new home for the airline in Bengaluru, the main hub of AirAsia India. AirAsia India employees donned customized t-shirts with the “I5 in T2” message and lanyards with icons showcasing the four pillars of the new terminal – terminal in a garden, sustainability, technology and art & culture. The airline presented a member of its loyalty program amongst the first guests to fly from T2 with a commemorative boarding pass and gave away airline merchandise and apparel to guests who posted from T2 on their social media accounts.

Terminal 2 offers a comprehensive shopping and dining experience with a host of partners. AirAsia India offers Priority Check-in, Boarding, and Baggage for guests who have booked Priority Services, as well as for Jetsetter and Highflyer tier members of the Tata NeuPass Rewards Program and guests with reduced mobility or special needs. Air-conditioned airport shuttle services operate round-the-clock to offer seamless connectivity to the airport from across the city, supplemented by shuttle buses at regular intervals between both terminals.

The airline recently announced the expansion of its network to the city of Surat, Gujarat, with operations commencing on 3rd March 2023. Surat will have direct flights to Bengaluru, Delhi, and Kolkata, as well as convenient one-stop itineraries to other destinations, including Bhubaneswar, Kochi, Guwahati, Goa, Hyderabad, Ranchi, Bagdogra, Lucknow, Chennai, Jaipur, Visakhapatnam, and Srinagar. This expansion is in keeping with the airline’s ongoing commitment to delivering seamless connectivity and service to its guests and patrons.

Bangalore February 15, 2023: Hyundai Motor India Ltd., India’s first Smart Mobility Solutions Provider and the largest exporter since inception, today opened bookings of the all-new Hyundai VERNA for INR 25 000. Customers can book the all-new Hyundai VERNA at Hyundai Dealerships across India or by clicking on (Link).

Commenting on the commencement of bookings for the all-new Hyundai VERNA, Mr. Tarun Garg, Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “Today, we are glad to announce the commencement of bookings for the next generation of our iconic sedan – the all-new Hyundai VERNA. With a strong cult following across diverse geographies of India, VERNA has a resilient legacy of 16 years, garnering over 4.6 lakh happy customers. The all-new Hyundai VERNA is set to enthrall customers with superior performance and deliver a thrilling driving experience like never before. We are certain this benchmark sedan from Hyundai will elevate our customer aspirations and drive a strong resurgence in this segment.”

To induce exciting driving experiences, the all-new Hyundai VERNA has been equipped with a range of 4 powertrains. HMI has equipped the all-new Hyundai VERNA with a new, sporty, and thrilling 1.5 Turbo GDi Petrol engine that is available with 6-speed Manual Transmission (6MT) and 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (7DCT). These powertrains are geared to churn out maximum power and torque performance which will set a new benchmark in this segment. Hyundai is also offering the proven and reliable 1.5 MPi Petrol engine that is available with 6MT and Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). The range of powertrains will ensure customer delight with superior driving performance. Further, all these powertrains are RDE-compliant eco-friendly engines that are also E20 fuel ready.

HMIL will offer the all-new Hyundai VERNA in 4 trim options – EX, S, SX and SX(O). The all-new Hyundai VERNA has been packaged to deliver advanced safety, convenience and comfort, thereby ensuring segment benchmarks are re-established.

February 15, 2023: Celebrating the stellar performances from the Marathi Film Industry, Filmfare announces the 7th edition of the Filmfare Awards Marathi in association with Planet Marathi as a title partner. In its upcoming edition, the platform will honour Marathi Films released between January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022.

After receiving immense support and love from the audience, Filmfare – India’s leading and most-preferred entertainment media brand – is all set to open voting lines for Planet Marathi presents Filmfare Awards Marathi 2022. The audience may vote for their favourite artists in the popular category moving them one step closer to winning the prestigious Black Lady. Voting lines for the same are open until February 20, 2023, on Filmfare.com and Planet Marathi App. The voting lines will stay on till February 25, 2023, exclusively on Planet Marathi App.

Mr. Deepak Lamba, CEO of Worldwide Media Pvt Ltd., said, “Marathi Cinema for decades has been entertaining its audiences with compelling narratives and enriching performances. Filmfare has not only been a close spectator of the industry’s growth but has also endeavoured to always shine the spotlight on talented artists for their exceptional cinematic performances. As we announce the seventh edition of Filmfare Awards Marathi, we are delighted to take ahead our long-standing association with Planet Marathi and look forward to making this edition a grand success.”

Sharing his thoughts about the awards, Mr Jitesh Pillaai, Editor of Filmfare, said, “The Black Lady has been a mark of excellence in the Indian Cinema for over six decades. We are truly elated to have celebrated six successful editions of Filmfare Awards Marathi and are grateful for the love and support showered by the industry and audience of Marathi films thus far. The Marathi film industry has constantly churned out cinematic brilliance which has transcended state boundaries and is voraciously consumed by cinephiles around the country. As we commence the celebration with the platform’s seventh edition, we invite fans yet again to vote for their favourites and give us a close peek into the exemplary content and stellar performances that stole their hearts.”

Speaking about the collaboration with Filmfare, Mr Akshay Bardapurkar, Head and Founder, of Planet Marathi OTT said, “After two successful years of association with Filmfare, we at Planet Marathi OTT are delighted to partner with the brand once again for the most prestigious celebration of Marathi cinema. Planet Marathi OTT endeavours to make Marathi content accessible to fans of Marathi Cinema in every part of the country and believe Filmfare to be the perfect partner with us in this journey to help us connect with them.”

The following categories are available for the audience to vote. Click here to vote for your favourites.

Categories

• BEST FILM
• BEST DIRECTOR
• BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (MALE)
• BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (FEMALE)
• BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (MALE)
• BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (FEMALE)
• BEST MUSIC ALBUM
• BEST LYRICS
• BEST PLAYBACK SINGER (MALE)
• BEST PLAYBACK SINGER (FEMALE)

Here’s a secret that all make-up moguls swear by – Banana Loose Powder! And Colorbar is bringing it to you in its purest form of magic with the latest Colorbar Pro Banana Powder. This curation is all that you need to bake and set your make-up to give you that flawless look all day long.

Color bar’s Pro Banana powder is a silky loose powder that is just as light as fairy dust and heightens your make-up look with a fine airbrush-like finish. Finely milled with microbead technology, this superfine powder blurs fine lines, unevenness, pores and imperfections.

With just a gentle pat of this powder, dab away all that excess oil and flaunt your all-day fresh make-up look. Opt for this vanity must-have by Colorbar Cosmetics that bakes and sets your perfect make-up ensemble and gives you a long-lasting, melt-proof look. Packed with the goodness of hyaluronic acid that locks in the hydration of your skin, this vegan, cruelty-free and dermatologically tested loose powder is priced at INR 799.

The latest addition to the product portfolio under the house of Colorbar, the Colorbar Pro Banana Powder is available across all Colorbar stores and counters in India. You can get your hands on them at www.colorbarcosmetics.com too.

New Delhi, 15th Feb 2023: News18 India’s election flagship programming “Sabse Bada Dangal” returns with the coverage of the polling day for the upcoming assembly election in Tripura on 16th February. The coverage will then extend to Nagaland and Meghalaya polling day with an aim to keep the viewers updated with all the key developments from ground zero.

The programming will focus on providing the intrinsic details of the polling days with multiple reporters deployed in the field at key locations in the poll-bound states. The channel will provide the viewers with the latest updates, analysis, and trends of voter turnout in the three north-eastern states.

News18 India, India’s No. 1 Hindi News Channel with its exhaustive election reportage has always been committed to providing accurate, timely, and in-depth coverage of the election proceedings with unparalleled width and depth.

The programming “Sabse Bada Dangal” will offer viewers unparallel coverage of the elections and the trends emerging from the states.

Tune in to News18 India to watch the live coverage of polling days on 16th February and 27th February, 8 AM onwards.

Mumbai, India, 15th February 2023: – HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today launches Nokia X30 5G, their most eco-friendly smartphone yet. The new planet-friendly design has a 100% recycled aluminium frame and a 65% recycled plastic back. With zero compromises on the phone’s performance, Nokia X30 5G comes with premium features including our best-ever PureView photography and a 6.43” AMOLED PureDisplay designed to better fit in your hand, pocket or purse. Plus, it’s protected by the ultra-tough Corning® Gorilla® Glass display.

Sanmeet Singh Kochhar, Vice President- India & MENA, HMD Global:

“We are delighted to introduce a flagship smartphone that is eco-friendly to its core. Moreover, Nokia X30 5G is our smallest eco-footprint device to date! We continue to strive for greater sustainability with each device. After the successful launch of the Nokia G60 5G in our sustainable class of devices, we are excited to introduce another Nokia smartphone with a key focus on minimizing carbon footprint, along with great performance and specs. Not only does Nokia X30 5G deliver the best PureView photography with our best-ever low-light imaging, it also comes with 3 years of OS upgrades and monthly security updates1 and can also be relied upon with its signature two-day battery life. Nokia X30 5G embodies our passion for helping our users keep their devices for longer.”

The most eco-friendly Nokia phone yet – inspired by nature, built to protect it

Designed in Finland and built from a 100% recycled aluminum frame and a 65% recycled plastic back, Nokia X30 5G is our most eco-friendly smartphone yet, right through to the box it comes in. Less plastic, fewer chemicals, more good stuff. Packaging is also made using 100% FSC certified and 94% recycled paper boxes, we are promoting responsible forestry and supporting a circular economy. This all means that Nokia X30 5G delivers the smallest eco-footprint of a Nokia phone to date.

Nokia X30 5G has been built to push the limits of smartphone life expectancy. It is protected by a big 3 years of warranty3 and delivers 3 OS upgrades. Plus, it’s designed for everyday life, with a robust metal frame and a tough display. The phone comes with IP67 dust protection and water immersion up to 1m for 30 minutes.

If 1 million people held onto their Nokia X30 5G for an extra year, they would save the same CO2e as needed to power 5,253 homes for a whole year.[1]

Packed with new, game-changing features

Take breath-taking imagery with the big pixel 50 MP PureView camera clubbed with a 13MP Ultra-Wide camera which uses AI and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) to capture content in even higher detail. It’s complete with an all-new, intuitive dropdown menu giving you faster access to the most used camera settings. Capture Fusion brings the power of the main camera to your ultra-wide-angle shots, for more details in the center of the picture, while Night Mode 2.0, with Dark Vision, Tripod Mode, and Night Selfie, gives you sharper and more vibrant shots, even after sundown. While you get some amazing low light photographs with your rear camera thanks to the Night Mode 2.0 & Dark Vision, the 16MP front selfie camera also captures some amazing selfies.

The camera is also protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass with DX+, permitting 98% of all light through the lens to deliver industry-leading optical performance and scratch resistance. Because the more light you get in, the better images you get out.

Sporting the best display on a Nokia phone yet, Nokia X30 5G with its 6.43” 90Hz PureDisplay, Under display fingerprint sensor delivers a smoother, more responsive experience. The AMOLED PureDisplay technology means more brightness and vibrant colors to make streaming, scrolling, browsing, and holding the device, a joy.

Power up faster than ever before with 33W fast charging4 and enjoy the signature two-day battery life2, remaining healthy even after years of charging. Equipped with Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 695 to optimize the potential of 5G, Nokia X30 5G is ready for long-term use.

The Nokia X30 5G also comes with the GoPro Quik App preinstalled so you can shoot, edit, and share your creativity from anywhere.

Safe, secure and up-to-date for years

Three OS upgrades as standard means you can enjoy new features way beyond Android™ 12. Equipped to store the most private and personal information securely Nokia X30 5G has up to three years of monthly security updates1 guaranteed so you can have peace of mind.

For businesses – Nokia X30 5G is verified by Google Android Enterprise Recommended.

Pricing and availability

The Nokia X30 5G is available for pre-booking in India from today in Cloudy Blue or Ice White at a limited period launch price of INR 48,999 in 8/256 GB memory/storage configuration. Nokia X30 5G will go on sale exclusively on Amazon and Nokia.com from 20th February.

Nokia X30 5G would come with an amazing launch offer worth INR 5799, which includes a 33W fast charger and Nokia Comfort earbuds complimentary with each purchase, along with key bank offers and an exciting exchange offer.

By Dr. Ipsita Basu, DO, DNB, DipNB, Consultant – Pediatric Ophthalmology, Disha Eye Hospitals

Most people are ignorant about basic eye health and hygiene. Ensuring proper protection and maintaining accurate eye hygiene can assist one to keep away further issues arising from negligence which can even make someone’s vision partial and also totally blind. Basic eye care can also help in avoiding common issues like eye allergies, conjunctivitis, redness, puffiness, etc.

Some easy but important eye healthcare guidelines which will help to safeguard your eyes and to combat any infection under any circumstances are listed below-

1. Use of Ultraviolet Goggles – We need to be careful while choosing our sunglasses. If an individual has to get exposed to the morning sun or be in the outdoor area for long hours, then it is always advised to make use of ultraviolet protective sunglasses only. This will help to prevent eye allergies and long-term eye diseases.

2. Avoid Contacting the Eyes with Unclean Hands- Do not rub your eyes with unwashed hands, especially if we are in outdoors and in public places, after shaking hands with other fellows or if we are in a state of heavy sweating. We, ourselves might become the career of infections or allergies to our eyes.

3. Be Careful With The Tear Film – It is necessary to avoid splashing water heavily inside our eyes. This may damage the tear film which is a protective layer. We must wash our eyes only if foreign particles like dust enter our eyes and cause irritation.

However, it is a requisite responsibility to clean our hands and face once we reach our home as this prevents dust and grime from entering our eyes and causing eye allergies. But this action must be undertaken very carefully. One should not be in a hurry or negligent while cleaning the face and eyes. A minor fault may lead to major damage as our eyes are the most sensitive organ in our body.

4. Be Cautious With Your Contact Lenses – Extra care is imperative for those who are regular users of contact lenses. Going to bed wearing the same is dangerous to eye safety and should not be worn for more than 16 hours. It might impact the cornea.

For maintaining an accurate vision it is always requested to the users to stick to the Do’s and Don’ts mentioned clearly by the ophthalmologists. One needs to be extra cautious regarding the Liquid which is used to wash the Lenses. The Date of Manufacture and the Period Of Its Expiry should be checked. Do not buy the liquid which has exceeded its expiry date or has no mention of this credential.

5. Take Caution Regarding Cosmetics Applied On The Eyes – Cosmetics have become an integral part of our day-to-day life. While decorating our eyes to impart a unique appearance in our personality, some safety and hygiene measures need to be considered seriously.

a. Avoid sharing any common handkerchiefs, towels, toiletries, etc. Do not share common eye cosmetics. Eye makeup should be light, especially during the daytime.

b. If Eye shadows are applied then it should not spill over into the eyes.

c. Ensure the application of waterproof mascara. Melted mascara can be harmful for the eyes. As, Mascara is mainly used to make Eye Lashes look elongated and beautiful but this artificial appearance is a threat in disguise to the safety of our eyes. Mascaras contain Fibers that can cause irritation and even when it enters the eye can cause blurred vision.

d. Be careful while using eyeliner. It should not get in contact with the eyes directly.

e. Refrain from applying Glittery Eye Cosmetics. Such metallic products cause heavy irritation in our eyes and may lead to serious damage like a deep scratch in the Cornea. It can permanently destroy the visionary capability if a person is wearing contact lenses.

f. High obsession with Eye Cosmetics can be an influential factor in causing ‘Corneal Abrasion’. The term ‘Corneal Abrasion’ refers to a particular kind of eye injury. This is caused when someone is applying eye makeup in a moving car or bus and the vehicle suddenly undergoes an abrupt slowdown and the individual hits her eye with the brush or the eyeliner or a sharp Eye Kajal stick. Such a state can lead to a severe scratch in the Cornea section.

g. Today, amongst women there’s a habit of using imposed Eyelash Extensions. Such eye cosmetics are undoubtedly short spanned and so any user is always reluctant to wash the eyes thoroughly as these eyelashes might fall off. This can prove to be dangerous. Prolonged application with no cleaning will become the dominant reason for a serious eye infection.

h. Be careful while removing the eye makeup, if somehow makeup goes inside the eyes, then rinse fast with cold water and don’t rub. Always remove makeup before retiring to bed no matter how late it may be.

Hyderabad, February 15, 2023: National Miner NMDC registered its best-ever Q3 production with 10.66 million tonnes produced in the third quarter of FY23.

NMDC in its Board Meeting held on 14.02.2023 reported a turnover of Rs. 11,816 crores for the first nine months of this financial year. Company’s Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the nine months is Rs. 4351 crore and the Profit After Tax (PAT) for the nine months is Rs. 3252 crore.

NMDC produced 10.66 million tonnes (MnT) and sold 9.58 million tonnes (MnT) of iron ore in the third quarter of FY23. Cumulative production and sales figures for the first three quarters stood at 26.69 MnT and 25.81 MnT respectively.

NMDC declared an Interim Dividend of Rs. 3.75 per share. Commenting on the performance, Shri Sumit Deb, CMD, NMDC said, “Iron and Steel industry is the backbone of India’s infrastructure growth and this year’s Union Budget emphasis on increasing capex will propel a robust domestic steel demand. With thriving iron ore production
and growing capital that can be reinvested in the company, NMDC is ready to meet the demand.

I congratulate the team NMDC for its best ever Q3 production.”