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  • Colors’ Naagin 5 will premiere on 9 August

    Colors’ Naagin 5 will premiere on 9 August

    MUMBAI: COLORS brings the fifth season of the fantasy fiction franchise Naagin 5. It will be presented by Dabur Amla Hair Oil.An illuminating exploration of the world of Naagin, the series will be fueled by hatred, revenge and unrequited love as the Sarvashresth Adi Naagin will return to avenge her enemies. As the story progresses, she will conclude her epic battle that began centuries ago in Satyug and will fight to fulfill her journey of love. The new season of the show will Hina Khan, Dheeraj Dhoopar, and Mohit Malhotra in the leading roles. Produced by Balaji Telefilms, Naagin 5 will premiere on Sunday 9 August 2020 and will air every Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 pm only on COLORS.

    Several years ago, in Satyug, began the tale of the predecessor of the Naagin clan, Sarvashrestha Adi Naagin. She is fiercely in love with Naag Hriday but even before their love story could reach its happy ending, destiny rips them apart. At the same time, Cheel Aakesh obsessively falls for her, but his love remains unrequited and thus begins the tale of love and hatred. While Naagin’s love remains unfulfilled, she swears revenge as her dying wish. In Kalyug, she is reincarnated and this time is determined to fulfill her journey and also avenge the past. Will she be reunited with her love? Or will fate bring another twist to their story? Only time will tell.

    Speaking about the launch Viacom18 Hindi mass entertainment and Kids TV network head Nina Elavia Jaipuria said,“At COLORS, we are proud to keep the ball of entertainment rolling and are extremely delighted to be back in full force. On the heels of our latest offerings, Ishq Mein Marjaawan and Khatron Ke Khiladi Made In India, we are excited to launch a brand new season of our most popular and television’s biggest fantasy fiction franchise, Naagin. The aim is to enhance the magical portrayal of Indian folklore and take forward the legacy of extraordinary entertainment with the fifth edition of the show."

    Commenting on the concept of the show,Viacom18 CCO Hindi Mass Entertainment Manisha Sharma  said,“Season after season, Naagin has fortified its position as one of television’s biggest fantasy fiction franchise with its exceptional storytelling. As the legacy continues, we are delighted to present another historic season of the show featuring the very talented star cast that includes  Hina Khan, Dheeraj Dhoopar, and Mohit Malhotra. Naagin 5 will narrate a fascinating tale of love, revenge, and passion and is a visual spectacle with a promising storyline, cutting-edge special effects, and finely etched characters that are sure to enrich viewers’ experience. While strengthening our association with Balaji Telefilms, we are looking forward to embarking on an exciting new journey.”

    Elaborating further, Balaji Telefilms producer Ekta Kapoor said,  “We set out on this fascinating journey of recreating Naagin folklore five years ago and today, we will turn a new chapter with Naagin 5. It will further the intrigue around the mystical world of Naagin as she returns to reclaim her love and ravage her enemies. Enhancing the mysticism, Naagin 5 will be packed with a myriad of emotions ranging from resentment, hatred, unrequited love to revenge coupled with great visuals and extraordinary cast. I would like to welcome Hina Khan, Dheeraj Dhoopar, and Mohit Malhotra to the Naagin universe and I hope that with our partnership with COLORS, we will create history once again.”

    Naagin 5 will be extensively promoted on COLORS and Viacom18 network channels. As a part of the digital promotions, the channel will be unveiling a video of a hand-sketched Naagin Saga coffee table book. Leveraging on Naagin fan clubs, an activity was carried out wherein a  mysterious love letter was sent to them on behalf of the Naagin. Each fan club received a piece of the love letter and they were to scout for the remaining pieces to complete the puzzle. 

  • KFC’s super 7 days are here!

    KFC’s super 7 days are here!

    NEW DELHI: KFC India presents The Super 7 Days – a week of jaw-dropping discounts and irresistible combos of your KFC favourites! Yes, you heard that right. With savings of up to 42%, and unmatched value and variety, these Super 7 Days are everything that a KFC-lover wished for. From August 10th to August 16th, get ready to be spoilt for choice – choose from a Bucketful of crispy Chicken, Chicken Popcorn, Rice Bowl, Zinger and more. Starting at INR 149, it doesn’t get any more super-licious than this!

    Offered at all KFC restaurants across the country; you can also place an online order for your favourite during the week (or better still, pick one favourite every day!). Oh, and did we mention something ‘App-solutely’ amazing? The Super 7 Days, along with the drool-worthy discounts, are available exclusively on the KFC App and Website. So get closer to that Bucket of Chicken Popcorn or Chicken Strips – download the KFC App from the Playstore or visit online.kfc.co.in now.

    Still need a reason to join The Super 7 Days? Well, it all comes backed by KFC’s 4X Safety Promise of Sanitization, Screening, Social Distancing and ContactLess. We’ve upped our existing stringent hygiene measures with intensified sanitization every 30 minutes of all surface areas like tables, counters, door handles, etc. Our delivery teams wash & sanitize their hands & bags after every order – great taste delivered safe you see. All team members, including delivery riders, get screened regularly with temperature checks; wear masks and gloves at all times. Social distancing is followed at the restaurants with floor stickers guiding customers and delivery riders maintain proper distance as they queue up for orders. We are making sure you get your KFC in a completely contactless & safe manner – through delivery, takeaway, KFC to your Car/Bike and during dine-in as well. Not just ‘Super’ but ‘Safe’ as well – could this week get any better?

    KFC you soon then, at your nearest KFC restaurant or on the KFC App or Website (online.kfc.co.in). 

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  • Korean action-comedy ‘Exit’ to premier on &PrivéHD

    Korean action-comedy ‘Exit’ to premier on &PrivéHD

    MUMBAI: When you feel you’re at an impasse in life, all it needs is the right drive and persistence to see it through the end. Exit,  Korean action-comedy film directed by Lee Sang-geun tells a story of how all things can momentarily change in the blink of an eye. Premiering on &PrivéHD this Sunday, 8 August at 1 pm and 9 pm as part of its ongoing property Privé Premiere, watch out for the two splendid actors Jo Jong-suk and Im Yoon-ah in this brilliant action led film that will see them sprinting across rooftops and mounting towers in the hope of saving their city and the ones they love.

    Yong-nam (Jo Jong-suk), a professional rock-climber in his college days now finds himself dejected and without work. Living with his mom and finding himself always at the receiving end of things, he doesn’t believe in himself nor what he is truly capable of. Against his better judgement, he ends up lying to his one true love, Eui-joo (Im Yoon-ah) only to realises that that life indeed has no compassion on him. Racing against time, a dangerous gas leak headed their way has left him with only minutes to figure an escape for everyone he loves.  Seeking a way out, he finally realises that the moment he has been waiting for is finally here and now.

    The fear of not doing something is far greater than the consequence of not having done it. 

    Time isn’t your friend in this fast-paced award-winning movie that will surely make your heart skip a beat as Exit airs this Sunday, 8 August at 1 pm and 9 pm only on &PrivéHD.

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  • Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited is now the official retail banking partner of Chennai Super Kings

    Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited is now the official retail banking partner of Chennai Super Kings

    Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited (the “Bank”), the largest small finance bank ("SFB") in India in terms of number of banking outlets as of March 31, 2019 (Source: CRISIL report), becomes the official retail banking partner for Chennai Super Kings.

    The Bank becomes the official retail banking partner for the Chennai Super Kings Indian Premier League (IPL) team and offers various product offerings for its customers. The offering includes Video KYC, Higher interest rates on Fixed Deposits than before and Savings Account to name a few. 

    Mr. Murali Vaidyanathan, President & Country Head – Branch Banking, Liabilities, Product & Wealth, Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd., said, “Equitas SFB is happy to announce its appointment as official retail banking partner of Chennai Super Kings which is one of the most followed franchisee in the IPL with lot of followers. We believe that becoming an official retail banking partner of Chennai Super Kings gives us an opportunity to reach a larger audience which follows the Indian Premier League. We believe, like the game of cricket which is being followed by people across various ages, the various product offering of Equitas SFB also is equipped to cater to all customer needs.”

    Mr. KS Viswanathan, CEO, Chennai Super Kings said “We are delighted to have Equitas Small Finance Bank back as our official retail banking partner and are hopeful of a long and fruitful association.”

    Just like the marquee player of Chennai Super Kings, Mr. Mahendra Singh Dhoni who dons the Number 7, similarly the Bank offers its customers with 7.35% interest per annum on FD for 888 days and 0.60% extra for Senior Citizens.

    Mr. Murali Vaidhyanathan also adds, “Apart from offering competitive rates in the industry for customers we have also leveraged smart digital adoption of tech to free customers from physical contact or visits to branches. We believe Selfe FD is ideal for 'Do-It-On-My-Own' generation. These products offers customers to park their idle funds while earning interest”

    The Video KYC Process:

    ·         Customer receives SMS

    ·         Fills form before VKYC

    ·         Customer starts or schedules

    ·         Agent panel is able to see & interact with the customer video & customer’s location.

    ·         Random questions are asked from the customer on the basis of below data points :

    o   DOB

    o   Mother’s maiden name

    o   E-mail ID

    o   Address

    ·         Customer’s Aadhaar details are confirmed during the Video call

    ·         Wet signature is collected from the user by asking the user to switch the camera from front to rear

    ·         Customers are asked to submit the PAN card through the rear camera. The process can be extended to additional images to be collected.

    ·         In real time, text is extracted from the PAN Card.

    ·         Facial recognition is done on the image in the document with the image in the video.

    ·         Agent/Maker gives a final verdict depending on the individual activities.

    ·         The checker(s) can access this transaction by logging in their panel which will list all the available transactions.

    ·         Checker & Reviewer is able to see all the documents including the video recording & captured data in both textual & visual format (also in PDF format)

    ·         Checker does a concurrent audit of the whole process & accepts the application to move forward with the customer.

    ·         Rejection can be turned into a retry SMS with reason for rejection.

    Requirements for Video KYC

    ·         Aadhaar number and PAN Card

    ·         Uninterrupted data connectivity

    ·         Ample light & a clear background

    ·         Clear view of the customer’s face

    The Bank offers various Fixed Deposit products to its customers. Apart from the normal FDs the Bank also offers Selfe FD which is available to customers digitally.

    The tenure for the FDs are between 7 days to 10 years to suit the requirement of its customers.

    FDs booked with Equitas SFB comes with benefits like:

    ·         Can be withdrawn anytime providing the liquidity

    ·         Partial pre mature withdrawal allowed

    ·         No penalty for pre mature withdrawal above 6 months

    ·         AMB waiver for savings against the fixed deposit maintained (refer schedule of charges of savings) savings)(NOT APPLICABLE FOR GROUPING) (FD in lieu of AMB will be applicable subject to the holding pattern of FD and SB being the same)

    ·         Overdraft against FD available in savings and current account

    Bulk rates for FD’s equal to or above Rs. 2 cr will be as per the daily rates shared by treasury. Premature withdrawal penalty of 1% applicable on FDs closed before 6 months for retail term deposits and no premature penalty for senior citizens. However, TDS will be deducted as applicable.

    Customers can open Selfe Fixed Deposit (FD) online for value upto Rs. 90,000/-  with the Bank by keeping their Aadhaar Number and PAN handy; and then booking their FD online; and enjoying returns upto 7.75%* p.a. for 1 year. Selfe FD, a digital standalone Insta Fixed Deposit, envisages easy and effortless FD booking from the comfort of home, transactional convenience packaged by offering UPI VPA funding from any full-KYC non-Equitas bank account in India (linked in UPI). Selfe FDs are designed with certain additional features to the traditional products, which we believe will add value to the FD account and make the overall proposition attractive to the end customer.

    (* rates subject to change from time to time. Customer should refer our website, www.equitasbank.com for the latest rates before booking FD)

    Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited is the largest SFB in India in terms of number of banking

    outlets, and the second largest SFB in India in terms of assets under management and total

    deposits in Fiscal 2019. (Source: CRISIL report). As of September 30, 2019, its distribution channels comprised 853 Banking Outlets and 322 ATMs across 15 states and union territories in India. Its focus customer segments include individuals with limited access to formal financing channels on account of their informal, variable and cash-based income profile. It offers a range of financial products and services that address the specific requirements of these customer segments by taking into account their income profile, nature of business and type of security available. Its asset products are suited to a range of customers with varying profiles. These include provision of small business loans comprising loan against property, housing loans, and agriculture loans to micro-entrepreneurs, microfinance to joint liability groups predominantly comprising women, used and new commercial vehicle loans to drivers and micro-entrepreneurs typically engaged in logistics, MSE loans to proprietorships, and corporate loans. On the liability side, its target customers comprise mass and mass-affluent individuals to whom the Bank offers current accounts, salary accounts, savings accounts, and a variety of deposit accounts. In addition, it also provides non-credit offerings comprising ATM-cum-debit cards, third party insurance, mutual fund products, and issuance of FASTags.

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  • Ormax Media launches India’s first Approval Rating Poll of Prime Minister & Chief Ministers

    Ormax Media launches India’s first Approval Rating Poll of Prime Minister & Chief Ministers

    NEW DELHI: Media consulting firm Ormax Media has announced the launch of The Ormax Prime Minister & Chief Minister Approval Rating. Based on continuous nationwide tracking across 22 states and one Union Territory, the polling tool covers 275+ cities and towns in India, with a monthly sample size of 12,000+. The Ormax Approval Rating will be India’s first through-the-year poll to track the public perception of the nation’s leadership. The tracking is being done independently by Ormax Media, with no affiliations to any media organizations or political parties.

    Approval Rating is a measure out of 100 (%) of the proportion of eligible voters who approve of the governance of the Prime Minister or the Chief Minister of their state. Speaking on the launch of the Ormax Approval Ratings, Ormax Media CEO Shailesh Kapoor said, “Approval Ratings are a norm in many democracies in the West, including the US. Hence, it is surprising to note that there has been no continuous tracking on the public perception of the political leadership in India all these years. After piloting this project for many months since mid-2018, we are now ready to roll out these ratings in the public domain. In a country with many political opinions and biases, including in the media, credibility and political neutrality are the cornerstones on which this poll has been conceptualized. We will not be sharing any ratings by religion, caste or any other such variable that can take the discourse around these ratings away from actual governance”.

    As per the Ormax PM Approval Rating report released for the month of July 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Approval Rating is steady at a high 68 per cent since the third week of July. The peak in July (70 per cent) was seen in the week when the PM went to Ladakh to examine the situation at the border with China. His popularity is the highest in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Punjab, where he enjoys 75%+ Approval Rating in July 2020.

    Odisha’s Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Himachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur are by far the most popular Chief Ministers across the 22 states covered in the track currently, with an Approval Rating of 69% each in July 2020. Uttar Pradesh’s Yogi Adityanath and Assam’s Sarbananda Sonowal rank third and fourth on the list.

  • Sushant Singh Rajput’s last film ‘Dil Bechara’ to be telecast on Star Plus

    Sushant Singh Rajput’s last film ‘Dil Bechara’ to be telecast on Star Plus

    MUMBAI: After wooing the audience with super hits like Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior and Lion King, Star Plus is all set to offer its viewers one more Superhit Movie Dil Bechara on 9 August at 8 pm. The movie is an adaptation of the bestselling novel The Fault in Our Stars, it tells the story of Kizie (Sanjana Sanghi) and Manny (Late Sushant Singh Rajput), who are young, suffering from illness, and about to fall in love. Two people battling death yet dreaming a new beginning.

    Dil Bechara marks the debut of Mukesh Chabbra as Director along with the unique pairing of Late Sushant Singh Rajput and gorgeous actress Sanjana Sanghi. This movie features young lad Sahil Vaid, charismatic Saif Ali Khan in cameo role along with supporting actors including Saswata Chatterjee and Swastika Mukherjee with striking roles. Adding to this dream team is music maestro A.R. Rahman whose heart-warming background score and music works wonders for the film.

    Commenting on the same Star Plus Channel Spokesperson said, “Star Plus has become the preferred weekend destination for viewers and this is evident from the 41 Million viewers who saw the World Television Premiere of Tanhaji, making it the most-watched movie on the channel since 2014. We are excited to bring yet another super-hit film ‘Dil Bechara’, this Sunday, 9 August at 8pm. Dil Bechara is a beautifully written film, directed by Mukesh Chhabra and brilliant performances from the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput and Sanjana Sanghi. Viewers are in for an entertaining weekend with Star Plus this Sunday.”

    Dil Bechara Director Mukesh Chhabra says, "I am so thrilled that the audience felt an instant connection with the characters and storyline of the film. I would also like to mention the tremendous support I have received from the film fraternity during the release of the movie. I am extremely happy to tell you that now, for all those that haven't watched the film it will be telecasted on India's leading Hindi GEC Star Plus for a wider audience who still are yet to view Sushant's last film. I will forever be grateful to A R Rahman Sir for the beautiful music, Saif Ali Khan for his fabulous cameo, Sanjana and Sushant for their power-packed performances filled with a roller-coaster of emotions and the entire cast and crew for giving it their 100 per cent throughout this journey. Calling out all the movie buffs to tune in to Star Plus on 9 August at 8pm to watch our very own Dil Bechara.”

    There is nothing that will add more splendor to your Sunday than enjoying these power-packed performances with your entire family!

    Watch the World Television Premiere of Dil Bechara on Sunday, 9 August at 8pm only on Star Plus

  • Zee Telugu to woo viewers with ‘Hitler Gari Pellam’, latest fiction launch

    Zee Telugu to woo viewers with ‘Hitler Gari Pellam’, latest fiction launch

    Encouraging viewers to brush aside the naysay attitude and cultivate a “Yes, I can do that!” belief is the focus of Zee Telugu’s next fiction offering, ‘Hitler Gari Pellam’. Premiering on August 17th, 2020, the show will air every Monday to Saturday at 6:30 PM only on Zee Telugu and Zee Telugu HD. Produced by Om Entertainments, the show tells the light-hearted story of Bhanumathi, who has bumbled and fumbled through most of her life and is demeaned by her family of barely getting one thing right, finds herself becoming a mother-in-law to three older daughters-in-law by a quirk of circumstances.

    In a role reversal to the typical ‘Atha Kodalu’ relationship, three daughters-in-law set out in search of a suitable bride for their father-in-law Abhinav Jagarlamudi (AJ) and each, for their own vested interests, get him married to Bhanumathi. Being a new mother-in-law in a household where the older daughters-in-law have ruled the roost for the longest time, Bhanumathi is the quintessential inexperienced outsider faced with resistance and challenges. As a result, she is time and again stripped powerless by the phrase – “You can’t do it Bhanumathi’’. Embracing insecurities and questioning the perception of ‘perfection’ will be Zee Telugu’s warming love story, Hitler Gari Pellam.

    Hitler Gari Pellam features Nirupam Paritala as Abhinav, who is popularly known as the Shobhan Babu of the television is back to Zee Telugu after a long hiatus. Nirupam fans have been awed with his new look and through social media platforms, they have created a lot of buzz making ‘Hitler’ become a household name in a short span of time. Gomathi Priya is casted for the role of Bhanumathi. The show will prominently witness actors such as, Sunanda Malasetti, Keerthi Jaidhanush, Madhukrishna and others in pivotal roles.

    The Hitler Gari Pellam concept is inspired by Zee TV’s Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega, which has pioneered and revolutionized the television industry and continues to win the hearts of people. Since the launch of the show’s promo, the ardent fans from Zee TV’s Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega are looking forward to the Telugu version. Focusing on her shortcomings and how Bhanumathi tactfully fights them, Zee Telugu has designed a 360-degree promotional activity to engage with the viewers.

  • HDFC Life’s New Campaign Aims to Create Awareness on Term Insurance Plans

    HDFC Life’s New Campaign Aims to Create Awareness on Term Insurance Plans

    Mumbai: HDFC Life, one of India’s leading life insurers has launched a campaign on television, direct-to-home and digital channels to drive the need for protection.

    One of key elements of a financial plan is Protection. An adequate life cover ensures that the family is protected in case anything happens to the breadwinner. HDFC Life’s latest campaign on term plans highlights how protecting loved ones and securing their future is extremely important, more so in these uncertain times.

    Speaking on the campaign, Pankaj Gupta Sr. EVP (Sales) & Chief Marketing Officer said, “Recent surveys on Indian consumer sentiment reflect their concerns about their own as well as their family’s well being. There is a rising sentiment that in the current situation, one needs to be even more proactive about financial planning and securing their family’s future. Term insurance is a must-have product for every individual. It protects the family financially by playing the critical role of acting as an income replacement in case of an eventuality.

    According to the Swiss Re report for FY2014, India has a huge protection gap of 92.2% – most Indians are either underinsured or uninsured.  Given that consumers are now more open to term insurance, this campaign will help build further awareness around the category and our term plans, besides nudging them to take action.”

    Rajdeepak Das, Chief Creative Officer – South Asia & Managing Director – India, Leo Burnett added “These past few months have brought home the fact that life is uncertain at best and highly unpredictable. But one thing that stays steady through tough times is the love for our family. And keeping this in mind HDFC Life talks about the importance of insuring yourself and thereby, ensuring that if a crisis comes unexpectedly, your family is well prepared to tackle the fallout. While we always hope for the best, we should also be prepared for the worst. We hope this campaign reaches out to maximum people and nudges them to take the first step towards securing their loved ones.” 

    Agency Credits

    MD – India & CCO – South Asia, Leo Burnett: Rajdeepak Das

    MD – India & CSO – South Asia, Leo Burnett: Dheeraj Sinha

    Executive Creative Director: Mayuresh Dubhashi 

    Creative Team:  Rucha Rao, Savya Narang, Anupam Menon, Rachita Karnik, Sachin Pardeshi

    Senior Vice President: Ashima Mehra

    Account Management: Aditya Atre, Dilip Varu, Divya Ganeriwala, Aamir Pinzara

    Planning: Noor Samra, Anjali Kamath

    Production House: Prodigious

    Director: Sana Ahmad & Beeswaranjan

    Producer: Akshay Multani 

    Asst. Producer: Ganesh Iyer

    HDFC Life has always had a customer centric approach. The Company’s flagship products are designed keeping in mind different customer needs and can be purchased both offline as we as online. HDFC Life’s claims intimation process is available online. Customers and claimants can avail the services without having to step outside their homes.

    The company is facilitating a smooth and seamless experience for all. The company has settled 99.07%1 claims last year. It has settled 99.96% of non-investigative claims in Q4 FY20 through hassle-free claim2 settlement in 1 day.

    1Individual death claim settlement ratio by number of policies as per audited annual statistics for FY 2019-20. 2T&C apply.

    The flagship term insurance products are:

    HDFC Life Click2Protect Plus

    HDFC Life Click2Protect 3D Plus

    An ideal comprehensive protection plan with a range of additional coverage options, at an affordable price to protect you and your loved ones.

    Features:

    • Pick your cover option from 4 options – Life Option, Extra Life Option, Income Option and Income Plus Option
    • Provide monthly income to your family in your absence under Income and Income Plus Option
    • Increase your insurance cover at the key milestones of your life under Life Option
    • Flexible Policy Term and Premium paying term

     

    Secure your family's financial independence against death, terminal illness and disability with a 3D protection

    Features:

    • Coverage against Death, Disability and Disease
    • Choice of 9 Insurance Policy Options
    • Lifestage protection for life’s key milestones
    • Tax benefits under Sec 80 C & 10 (10 D)

    HDFC Life recently launched the Life Freedom Index Report in partnership with Nielsen. The national Life Freedom Index (LFI) shows a positive increase of 8.7pp over 2016, wherein the survey shows that people are more confident about their future, irrespective of external factors due to their growing financial awareness and ability to plan ahead. It also reflects that people respond to macro economic factors by adhering to a robust financial plan since it gives them the confidence to fulfil their future goals and financial needs. Given that life Insurance is considered as a backup for uncertain times, this is the right time to build awareness around Protection and help customers take the right financial decisions.  

    HDFC Life’s Life Insurance products offer a wide range of insurance solutions for protection (term), Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs), retirement plans, health plans, child plans and Woman Plans.

    HDFC Life’s Indian Embedded Value has risen 17 per cent to INR 22,580 crores during FY21 Q1 as compared to INR 19,230 crores during corresponding quarter last year. HDFC Life also saw a 50% growth in Individual protection APE with the share of protection doubling from 5% in FY20 Q1 to 11% in FY21 Q1. The company has reported 6 per cent rise in Net Profit to INR 451 crores during the FY21 Q1 as compared to INR 425 crores during the corresponding quarter last year. 

  • The tale of ‘The Invisible Man’ whose presence meant death, featuring Detective Boomrah

    The tale of ‘The Invisible Man’ whose presence meant death, featuring Detective Boomrah

    Sometimes, the answer to what is happening today lies in the past. And it takes a unique vision and approach to find that answer. In a yet another nail-biting thriller story series by Kahanikaar Sudhanshu Rai, the audience is invited to explore mystery surrounding The Invisible Man. This latest story is set in Kwatra, an ancient village with rocky mountains that has a mysterious black lake. What makes it more interesting is that popular character Detective Boomrah will be seen unravelling the mystery of The Invisible Man overcoming various hair-raising twists and turns.

    Imagine you are in the comfort of your home, caught up in your daily routine and suddenly in one moment you sense an unwelcoming presence lurking in some dark corner of your home; observing you. What would you do? The residents of Kwatra village are experiencing something similar. The calmness of Kwatra village, situated far away from the hustle-bustle of cities, is disturbed by a strange presence – a figure in long black clothes with a rope cascading from his shoulder and holding a cagy wooden stick. People who encounter this presence would either disappear or commit suicide the next day.

    In the first two parts of the series released by Kahanikaar Sudhanshu Rai, The Invisible Man chooses some horrendous means to make his presence felt and the villagers are grappling to keep themselves sane and safe. One by one many in the village meet their dark fates but how does The Invisible Man select his prey and what is the ultimate aim?

    With his engrossing narration, the storyteller transports his listeners to the Kwatra village, and the fear of villagers can be felt profoundly. As a ray of hope, Detective Boomrah makes his way to the village in the hope of finding the truth. But is Boomrah aware of what he is getting into? Is his own safety at stake as he decides to uncover the mystery of The Invisible Man?

    Boomrah is a highly popular detective character of the era who people love and trust to crack any case. Boomrah is different from traditional detectives we have come across earlier, and so is his style. Are you ready to indulge deeper into the mystery of The Invisible Man with Detective Boomrah?

  • IndiaFirst Life elevates Dr. Poonam Tandon as the Chief Investment Officer

    IndiaFirst Life elevates Dr. Poonam Tandon as the Chief Investment Officer

    IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited (IndiaFirst Life), promoted by Bank of Baroda (BoB) and Union Bank of India (UBI), announced the elevation of Dr. Poonam Tandon as the firm’s Chief Investment Officer (CIO), effective August 1, 2020. As one of the earliest members of IndiaFirst Life, Poonam has significantly contributed to the organisation’s commitment to continuous improvement.

    IndiaFirst Life has had a steep growth curve since its inception in November 2009. It has ended FY20 with an AUM of INR 14,723 crore. IndiaFirst Life offers both, Group and Retail policies that offer customers exposure across Debt and Equity funds. In her new role, Poonam will oversee IndiaFirst Life’s investment division and manage asset allocation and investment strategies across asset classes.

    Congratulating Poonam, RM Vishakha, MD & CEO, IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited, said, “Poonam is a highly qualified and experienced investment leader in the Financial Services sector. She has been instrumental in the advancement of IndiaFirst Life’s growth by bringing in the right combination of investment discipline and passion for innovation. Poonam’s elevation as the CIO is a reflection of IndiaFirst Life’s strong HR policies and people practices. In her new role, Poonam will contribute immensely to our commitment to optimise returns to all stakeholders through appropriate investment strategies.”

    In her decade long association with the organisation, she has managed several portfolios across Corporate Group Funds, Traditional and ULIP Debt Funds, Asset Allocation for Equity Investment. She has been instrumental in her contribution to Asset Liability Committee (ALCO) and to Product Pricing.

    With an illustrious career spanning over 26 years in the financial services sector, Poonam is an accomplished veteran with experience and insight into financial markets and investment management in the banking and financial services sector. A B.Com (Hons) graduate, Poonam is an alumnus of XLRI, Jamshedpur, with a PGD in Business Management. She has earned a PhD in Financial Management from NMIMS, Mumbai