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DALLAS, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Sekisui Specialty Chemicals, provider of multiple chemical solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its new website, www.Advancell.com. Advancell spheres are thermo-expandable microspheres that can be combined with a resin base to yield light weight, flexible materials like foam. The new Advancell website helps prospects, customers, and stakeholders find valuable information about Advancell microspheres in more intuitive and efficient way. The multi-language site features information and graphics illustrating the compatibility of Advancell microspheres with multiple base resins and processing methods. The website features a new applications section, providing specific information on applications such as building materials, automobiles, daily living goods, and other specialty items. It will make it easier for customers to get technical details on their preferred application in their preferred language. Sekisui Specialty Chemicals invites visitors to explore the new website. The latest information on products and availability will be added to the News section as it occurs. Sekisui Specialty Chemicals’ primary product is Selvol, a line of high-performance polyvinyl alcohol polymers and copolymers used in paper, adhesive, packaging, construction, personal care, and many other specialty formulations. The company also represents Durastream CPVC compounds and resins, Advancell expandable microspheres, and S-LEC BK polyvinyl acetal resins. Sekisui Specialty Chemicals is a subsidiary of the Sekisui Chemical Group, a multibillion dollar, global company that delivers a wide range of products and services to enrich people’s lives. The company is comprised of core businesses and technologies in housing, social infrastructure, and chemical solutions. For more information, visit www.sekisui-sc.com/. Video – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1779033/Advancell__video.mp4 Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/370717/Sekisui_Logo.jpg (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire India and this publication takes no editorial responsibility for the same)

Catch veteran actor and one of Bollywood’s most iconic villains, Gulshan Grover as he gets candid on ShareChat Audio Chatroom on 2nd April 2022. He will be talking about his journey in the Indian film industry so far and will share some of his favourite stories and memorable moments. He will also talk about the launch of his new brand ‘BADMAN’ and his partnership with ShareChat for the same.

The session will take place on ShareChat Chatrooms, where his fans can interact with him through chats, and a few lucky ones will be able to connect with him via audio. So, get ready to celebrate the villainy!

Date of the Chatroom Session: 2nd April 2022

Time: 6.00 PM

Where: ShareChat Chatroom

Link to the event: https://sharechat.com/chatroom/27f7d12a-c098-495a-88d2-82befe95fb1a?d=n

Download the ShareChat App: iOS | Android

OnePlus also launches the OnePlus Buds Pro in a brand-new Radiant Silver colorway

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Today, global technology brand OnePlus officially launched OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2, available exclusively in India, alongside its newest flagship smartphone – the OnePlus 10 Pro –  which will be available in India, Europe, and North America. OnePlus also launched a new colorway for the OnePlus Buds Pro called Radiant Silver in India, Europe, and North America that replicates the look and feel of stainless steel.

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 (Available exclusively in India)

 

Beyond Bass-ic

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 build on community favorite features from the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z and OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z Bass Edition. With faster charging, longer battery life, and larger drivers for improved sound quality – the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 deliver the best entry-level wireless earphones for music enthusiasts.

 

Enduring Battery Life with Fast Charging              

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 come equipped with fast wired charging that delivers 20 hours of audio playback in just 10 minutes. On a full charge, the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 can deliver 30 hours of immersive music playback, giving users a worry-free battery experience.

 

Immersive Sound Quality

Equipped with 12.4 mm drivers – the largest in the OnePlus range of audio products – the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 deliver a deeper and richer bass audio experience. And with support for anti-distortion algorithms, the Bullets Wireless Z2 allow you to unflinchingly bump up the volume and enjoy your favorite artists.

That’s not all –  using an AI scene-model algorithm, the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2’s microphone is able to adjust its call noise reduction level to ensure clear and accurate voice detection, enabling users to take calls on the move.

Comfortable and Durable Design

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 come with IP55 rated water and dust resistance, along with a hydrophobic nano-coating that allows users to go for long runs in the rain while listening to their favorite playlists.

Built to be an extension of the user, the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2’s neckband is made from silicone – providing a more skin-friendly and comfortable wearing experience.

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 are available in Magico Black and Beam Blue colorways.

Pricing and Availability

In India, the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 will go on sale on 5th April and will be available on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in, Flipkart.com, OnePlus Exclusive Stores, and partner stores*. The earbuds will be priced at INR 1999. Prior to open sales, Red Cable Club members can get their hands on the new OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 on 4^th April as part of the early access sale on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App and OnePlus Exclusive Stores.

The OnePlus Buds Pro in Radiant Silver

The OnePlus Buds Pro in Radiant Silver take all the incredible features from the regular OnePlus Buds Pro – like powerful noise cancellation up to 40 dB paired with 11 mm large dynamic drivers – and delivers them in a beautiful new colorway. Using a process called non-conductive vacuum metallization, the OnePlus Buds Pro in Radiant Silver replicate the look and feel of stainless steel, offering a design that is brighter and more reflective than aluminum alloy. The new Radiant Silver colorway is applied to both the earbuds and accompanying charging case.

Pricing and Availability

In India, the OnePlus Buds Pro Radiant Silver will go on sale on 5th April and will be available on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in, OnePlus Experience Stores and partner stores*. The earbuds will be priced at INR 9990. Prior to open sales, Red Cable Club members can get their hands on the new OnePlus Buds Pro Radiant Silver on 4^th April as part of the early access sale on OnePlus.in, OnePlus App store, OnePlus Exclusive Stores, and on Amazon.in for Prime members.

Power of Ten

 

Today OnePlus also launched its Power of Ten campaign that aims to reward OnePlus users that have supported the brand throughout its journey, including those that purchased its very first smartphone – the OnePlus One.

Right now, those that own or owned a OnePlus One can head to OnePlus.com or OnePlus.in for a chance to win a USD 2,990 / INR 219,990 / EUR 2,990 voucher for use on the OnePlus Online Store – at least 10x the original price of the OnePlus One. OnePlus will be rewarding 100 OnePlus One owners with a USD 2,990 / INR 219,990 / EUR 2,990 voucher and a further 500 owners of any other OnePlus device with a voucher worth up to USD 729 / INR 44,999 / EUR 719. The Power of Ten campaign is open to all OnePlus owners in India, Europe, and North America via the Red Cable Club platform. The voucher will be applicable on purchase of INR 66999 & above.

To exhibit products across bearings, maintenance, lubrication solutions, housings, and condition monitoring to maximize plant reliability and performance

At the 9^th International Mining Equipment, Minerals and Metal Exhibition (IME’22), SKF India – the leading technology and solutions provider of bearings and services, will showcase its industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the metal, mining and heavy industries segment. SKF will be present at booth number G262, Hall-Green.

“IME brings together India’s key players across mining, minerals, metals and machinery industries and this makes it an opportunity for us to showcase our products and solutions across bearings, seals, lubrication systems and services as well as engage with customers, partners, suppliers, and other stakeholders,” said Sumit Mitra, Director – Lubrication & Seals Business, India & SEA. “We help our customers drive down their costs of operation and maintenance thereby maximizing their profitability, be it through delivering products that perform in harsh and demanding environments or through optimizing total cost of ownership. At this event, we will highlight our commitment to technology, innovation, and sustainability, building the foundation for intelligent and clean solutions to fulfil the present and future needs of our customers and the environment.”

SKF’s aim is to address the needs of the industry with its diverse portfolio of solutions that will help maximize plant reliability for manufacturers, unlocking the full potential of their plant assets adding to the production efficiency and thereby the output.

Key exhibits at the SKF booth include:

• Bearings: Multirow Cylindrical & Tapper roller bearing, bearing units sealed for life & 100% contamination protection.
• Lubrication Solutions: SKF Progressive system, Centro-matic system and Air Oil system for improved reliability under heavy loads, minimized friction and wear, as well as increased equipment availability.
• SKF Unitized offerings: A complete unitized bearing unit solution comprising Bearing Housing, SKF explorer bearing, Shaft seal & lubrication systems for crushing equipment like Jaw crushers and vibrating screens.
• Maintenance products: Induction heaters, Pullers, and Electronic instruments for increased reliability, reduced operating cost & improved worker safety.
• Rotating Equipment Performance – A data-driven maintenance program designed to help customers optimize the total cost of ownership without compromising on reliability, safety & productivity.
• Condition monitoring products: Automated Machine Learning, expert fault verification systems, remote diagnostics, etc.

International Mining Equipment, Minerals and Metal Exhibition’22 will be held from April 4-7 at Kolkata.

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Gopal has been a part of the company since 2018, and was responsible to define Microland’s digital transformation roadmap and execute it across all business functions along with creating differentiated digital experiences for the employees globally. He has been instrumental in streamlining application services business strategy for Microland that helped our clients transform their business rapidly.

Gopal is a seasoned and accomplished leader with over 25 years of diversified experience in driving enterprise-wide business and digital transformation along with delivering large-scale global transformation programs. Prior to joining Microland, Gopal was with Accenture as Managing Director, Technology, responsible for the Future Ready Applications Practice where he helped clients align their application portfolio strategy with their long-term technology strategy through application modernization and cloud migrations.

At Accenture, Gopal was responsible for driving large independent business units across multiple delivery centers in the USA, India & China, and setting up a new delivery center at Nashville, TN, USA. During his 14 years’ association with Accenture, Gopal made a mark by leveraging technology and innovation to drive significant business outcomes for gaining competitive advantage. Prior to Accenture, Gopal has worked in different roles at Infosys, Tata Steel & IBM Global Services.

“As CIO, Gopal will lead our global information technology strategy that powers our endeavor to ‘Making digital happen’. Gopal has been an incredible asset to Microland since 2018, and we are pleased to have him take over as the CIO,” said Pradeep Kar, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, Microland. “Gopal’s extensive experience in driving and delivering large-scale global digital transformation programs will help Microland transform into an agile organization while strengthening and expanding our global presence. We believe his strong leadership experience and technology expertise will help Microland maximize productivity and simplify complex tasks through automation.”

“I am very excited to be joining the Microland leadership team,” said Gopal Sharma, Microland’s newly appointed CIO. “Microland’s technology vision is exciting. It is rapidly adopting and accelerating the implementation of nextgen technologies to deliver superlative digital experiences. As a CIO my aim would be to ensure that our technological functionality supports and aligns with the overall strategic vision of Microland.”

A graduate from IIT Kharagpur, India, Gopal is an avid sports fan who also enjoys gardening in his free time.

About Microland

Microland’s commitment to “Making Digital Happen” allows technology to do more and intrude less. We make it easier for enterprises to transition to nextGen digital infrastructure through our extensive service portfolio including Cloud and Data Center, Networks, Digital Workplace, Cybersecurity and Industrial IoT. We ensure that the embrace of the digital services is predictable, reliable, and stable.

In the COVID impacted world, Microland is making digital happen for enterprises with a laser focus on services that are more relevant to our clients and prospects than ever before, guaranteeing business outcomes.

Incorporated in 1989 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Microland has more than 4,500 digital specialists across offices and delivery centers in Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, and North America.

Read more here: https://www.microland.com/

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Underpins company’s commitment to growing the technologically advanced sewing machines category in India

 

Usha International, India’s leading consumer durables major and the pioneer in the sewing machine category in the country, today extended its collaboration with Japanese sewing machine company, Janome Corporation, for the next 20 years. This agreement underscores its commitment to grow the market further by introducing technologically superior sewing machines to cater to evolving needs of the existing as well as the new-age customers. The growth potential of the sewing machine category in India is humongous and Usha aims to lead this growth of fully automatic sewing machines business – which, in fact, is expected to double over the next decade or so.

Usha’s partnership with Janome Corporation began in 1993 when it first started marketing Janome machines in India. With its market share in the category at 65% today, the company takes pride in having developed the market of fully automatic sewing machines in India.

The user-friendly Usha Janome sewing machines hit the sweet spot with sewing enthusiasts in India, as they are superior in quality and offer an elevated sewing experience across age groups, allowing the brand to forge a deep connection with customers. The Japanese technology offers tech innovations and premium features making the entire sewing experience seamless and superior.

Commenting on the association, Mr Parveen Kumarr Sahni, President, Sewing Machines Business, said, “Usha’s commitment to offering user-friendly products offering superior technology is inbuilt into our corporate vision, and being world leader in sewing machines, Janome Corporation was the natural choice as a partner, when Usha wanted to expand the automatic sewing machine market in India. We started marketing their products in India in 1993 and the agreement we signed today will further strengthen our partnership and take the sewing machine industry in India to greater heights. Our aim is to grow the sewing segment with a focus on the experiential.”

He further added, “At Usha, we keep our consumers at the core, constantly engaging in understanding consumers’ needs, anticipating, and even creating consumer demands for today. Our renewed collaboration with Janome is a testament to this commitment. The Usha Janome fully automatic sewing machines powered by Japanese technology are the perfect choice to bring alive one’s creativity with their user-friendly features and an increasingly acceptable price range that fits all needs and wants of our patrons.”

The fast-increasing consumer base in India taking up sewing is attributed to the growing affinity to learning a life skill, to the growing DIY culture, and to consumers taking up a creative hobby that allows them to give form and face to their unique artistic expressions, and is who these state-of-the-art, user-friendly Usha Janome machines are aimed at. Today, people want products that offer user-friendly technology that aids their passions and enhance their lifestyles. Usha Janome offers best-in-class machines offering consumers a joyful experience as they up their creative skills. Further, Usha has created a 360-degree eco-system to support and aid sewing enthusiasts through their journey into the world of learning and creating – investing in experiential marketing for building this category in India which includes teaching, easy-to-follow content, post sale demos and service, as well as tutorials on the various features of the machine including how to use the foot accessories.

The Usha Janome range of automatic sewing machines with Japanese technology that have helped Usha go deeper into the category offering world-class machines equipped with remarkable and easy-to-use features, comprising Straight Stitch Machines, Industrial Machines, Automatic Zig Zag Machines, and Computerised Embroidery and Quilting Machines. Among these, the hero products that have been the cornerstone of our market growth have been the hi-end Memory Craft embroidery machines that are easy-to-use, versatile, feature rich, and come with an artistic digitiser enabling consumers to customise the entire design-to-execution journey using the machine’s wi-fi compatibility with both iOS and Android systems.

Some of our flagship Usha Janome machines are – Quilt Magic, Dream Maker 120, Design Craft, Sew Magic, Stitch Magic, Mystique, Wonder Stitch Plus, Style Stitch, Wonder Stitch, Excella DLX, Allure DLX, My Fab Barbie, Marvela, Dream Stitch, MC 450E with Artistic Digitizer Jr., MB 7E, MC 15000 with Digitizer MBX, MC 8200 QCP SE, MC 550 E with Artistic Digitizer Jr, MC 9850 with Artistic Digitizer, Skyline S9 and 6700 P.

For more information, please visit www.usha.com or ushasew.com

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BENGALURU, India, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Tejas Networks (BSE: 540595) (NSE: TEJASNET) today announced that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire 64.40% of shares of Saankhya Labs Private Ltd. Bangalore (“Saankhya”) for INR 283.94 Cr in cash. The initial acquisition of Saankhya shares is expected to close within the next 90 days. Tejas Networks, upon procuring all necessary consents and approvals, also intends to proceed with acquiring the balance 35.60% shares through a merger process or a secondary acquisition. Saankhya was founded in 2007 by technology entrepreneurs with global experience and has developed a wide range of system and semiconductor products for cellular Wireless, Broadcast radios and Satellite communication ground-terminal, which are deployed by customers in India and in international markets.  With a rich IPR portfolio and 73 international patents (41 granted, 32 filed), Saankhya is a pioneer in building software defined radios (SDR), powered by its own SDR chipsets. Saankhya has a strong technology team of more than 250 engineers, with deep expertise in wireless communication systems and fabless-semiconductor design. Mr. Sanjay Nayak, CEO & MD of Tejas Networks said, “We are committed to our vision to create a global telecom equipment company from India, which will provide an end-to-end stack of world-class products and solutions based on latest technologies and customer requirements. This acquisition shows our continued commitment to expand our wireless product offerings to address the growing market opportunity. Saankhya’s products would complement our existing 4G/5G Radio Access Network (RAN) products and positions us well for the emerging opportunities in the O-RAN and 5G Broadcast space. We are excited to welcome the highly talented and experienced team of Saankhya and the intellect and domain expertise they bring for wireless as well as semiconductor design. We expect that this acquisition will accelerate our roadmap to create a full range of trusted and secured, world-class telecommunication products.” Mr. Parag Naik, Co-founder and CEO of Saankhya Labs said, “We are delighted to become a part of Tejas Networks, which is India’s leading telecom equipment company. Being part of Tejas Networks gives us a strong platform to scale up the business for our wireless products and technologies in India as well as in to international markets. Our customers and partners will also benefit from a larger product portfolio and an accelerated roadmap of our products. This merger will further Saankhya’s founding team’s vision to build a world class technology company from India.” ONE Media 3.0, LLC (“ONE Media”) which is the largest shareholder of Saankhya, will sell majority of its shareholding in Saankhya and post merger, will retain a minority shareholding in Tejas. Mr. Mark Aitken, ONE Media’s President said, “Our close relationship with Saankhya has been critical to moving our company forward in the world of NextGen Broadcasting. Saankhya has delivered world-class products, technology and solutions, spanning across communication as well as semiconductor domains. From mobile phone design to low-cost, efficient broadcast radio heads enabling single frequency networks, its contributions have been a strategic key for us. We look forward to continuing our business and technology engagement with Tejas Networks, in opportunity areas such as cellularized 5G broadcast infrastructure.” (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire India and this publication takes no editorial responsibility for the same)

Capital Group & Gold Coast Films celebrated its first-ever international edition of Holy District Festival at Amari Galle, Sri Lanka with Bacardi being an Event Sponsor.

India’s Premium Holi Festival – Holy District went international this year – curated by Neeraj Mishra & Sunny Arora brought the Lifestyle & Travel Community together, adding the festive flavour to the concept.

Holy District Festival Celebrations at Amari Galle, Sri Lanka

The 2-day event included a Traditional Holi get-together with gujiyas served, Bacardi Cocktail Party at the beach, Post-party Bonfire & Detox Day. This event was attended by famous Travel & Lifestyle Influencers from India like Nitibha Kaul, Shruti Sinha, Mehak Ghai, Sukhmani & Gurleen Gambhir, Mohit Hiranandani, Steffi Kingham, Nikita Bhamidipati, Faaya Hundal & Avantika Hundal indulging in various experiences.

“This is the second successful collaboration conducted with Gold Coast Films. India is a very significant market for us seeing visitors throughout the year; from family visits to destination weddings and now for the celebration of significant cultural events. These collaborative events are not only a great opportunity for cross-cultural experiences but also add to our commitment to providing unique, experiential stays for our guests. Amari Galle is an award-winning resort boasting an array of services, facilities, culinary offerings, MICE, and weddings all while providing an absolute panoramic ocean view from every angle of the property,” says Puneet Dutta – Area General Manager, ONYX Hospitality, Sri Lanka.

“At Gold Coast Films, we are focused on IP building & creating new age concepts at International Destinations. With a passion to travel and creating a strong community, we aim to widen our horizons through such concepts, IPs and events,” says Neeraj Mishra – Founder, Gold Coast Films.

“We are happy to collaborate with Gold Coast Films to take our 5th Edition of Holy District international. Next year we aim to curate a multi-city India Tour and will explore the international destination as well for our patrons,” says Santosh Smith – Festival Curator, Holy District & Director, Capital Group.

Capital Group is a complete media communication and entertainment company, with operations in India and UAE. Since its inception in 2012, Capital Group, through its many business verticals, has grown exponentially and has attained a leadership position in the Indian market. Through our experienced team resources, we look to make a significant contribution to the Outdoor Media | Events | Sports | Gaming & Digital markets.

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HYDERABAD, India, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Cyient, a leading global technology solutions company, today announced a pre-built solution for managed Firmware over-the-Air (FOTA) updates from its CyientfIQ™ innovation platform. CyientfIQ™ as a platform fosters technology disruptions and enables the development of new IPs and solutions in collaboration with Partners. The FOTA solution is designed to accelerate the development of intelligent and connected products for its customers across the industry. This solution is built for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in Industrial, Construction, Agriculture, Mining, Medical, and Automotive/Off-highway, to ensure that there is a significant reduction in the cost of after-sales service support, and an avenue for additional revenue through optional new feature upgrades for end-users. The CyientfIQ™ FOTA solution is designed to provide end-to-end solutions, i.e., device to OTA server, and addresses industry or domain-specific needs in terms of various system architecture, security needs at each layer of the architecture, and legacy device upgrade. While this solution’s benefits will have a bearing on almost every sector, the automotive industry will see a considerable impact, with more than 250 million vehicles set to have some OTA capabilities by 2025. It is estimated that the total OEM cost savings from OTA updates to be $18.5 billion in 2020 and reach $60.9 billion by 2025. At that point, more than 250 million vehicles will have some type of OTA capabilities. With the increasing use of connected and intelligent devices, devices must be updated for new features and technology changes. The CyientfIQ™ FOTA solution addresses firmware update scenarios such as Device to Cloud OTA server, Gateway to Cloud OTA server, and Device To Gateway To Cloud OTA server. The end-to-end FOTA update requires the coordination of complex elements right from device, gateway, and device administration to the cloud OTA server. Cyient will provide a seamless upgrade process that eliminates all risk factors in these steps. Commenting on the solution, Mr. Rajaneesh Kini, CTO, Cyient, said, “Cyient provides a  one-stop solution to implement the FOTA update strategy, right from the device up to the cloud OTA server. As the devices are becoming connected over wireless communication more and more, the Over The Air (OTA) update of firmware has come in handy and, as a boon, addresses all those challenges. This solution is secure, reliable, and resilient to successfully carry out an atomic update and automatic rollback with minimal device interruption.” Cyient has over two decades of experience in offering embedded system, digital, and IoT solutions and services to OEMs, wearables and diagnostic equipment, fleet operators, and asset management firms in Oil & Gas, Mining, Construction, Agriculture, Medical, Automotive, Off-highway, Rail, Aerospace and Defense industries. Learn more here –   Cyient Firmware over-the-Air (FOTA) Solution for Connected Devices (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire India and this publication takes no editorial responsibility for the same)