Tag: 73rd Independence Day

  • Attractive deals and discounts galore at True Balance commerce platform to mark our 73rd Independence Day

    Attractive deals and discounts galore at True Balance commerce platform to mark our 73rd Independence Day

    New Delhi: True balance in app commerce portal has announced great deals and offers to mark 73rd Independence Day. The sale kicked off on August 1st, 2019 and will run through the month of August. The initial days has seen a lot of traction and good engagement from consumers.

    True Balance’s Awesome August offer which was kicked off on 1st August and will end on 14th August 2019 offers its users extra 50% Cashback on Handset Purchase from True Balance App. During this offer period 1 user will win this special cashback every day (weekends excluded), on Lucky draw basis. The second phase of the offer will start from 19th August and will last till 31st August, as per the offer 1 user will win 100% Cashback* (T&C) per week which will be determined through a lucky draw. To be eligible for this offer a user will have to purchase 2 or more smartphones from the app itself.

    Bonus: #TrueAzaadi Campaign 12th August to 18th August

    With its True Azaadi offer True Balance is offering its users upto 15% cashback on the purchase of mobile phones by using a promo code “INDIA15” specially designed for Independence Day celebration. This promocode is valid from 12th Aug-18th Aug and is applicable on all the handsets available site-wide with a minimum order value of Rs.1500.

    Online shopping has gained popularity in the recent time and has made things easily available at only few clicks just at your doorstep. It is convenient and saves lots of time and money. Availability of handsets through True Balance application will help brand reach out to larger consumers especially from India tier- 2 and 3 where availability of products as per their budget and need is still a challenge through brick and mortar stores.

    True Balance started off as a balance check application, the brand has evolved its model to move into financial services for that section of economy who need money for living to fulfill their basic needs. As part of their future strategy, True Balance is focused to provide financial products and services suiting their needs like – True PayLater, Recharge Loan, insurance etc.

    True Pay later a service recently launched by the brand to fulfil the needs of their users to pay their electricity bills, mobile bills, and DTH recharges in two payments have achieved another milestone by crossing the mark of 1 million transactions. The new service was launched to tap customers who are unable to pay the whole amount of their monthly bills at once was received well by its user base of 70 million. 

  • News18 India Celebrates 73rd Independence Day with Special Programming

    News18 India Celebrates 73rd Independence Day with Special Programming

    New Delhi: As the nation gears up to celebrate 73 years of its Independence on August 15, News18 India will mark the occasion with special programming initiatives. From citizens across the country to the brave soldiers on the border, the channel will put its focus on those who embody the true spirit of freedom and integrity.

    Commemorating the Independence Day in a unique style, News18 India will salute the bravery and sacrifices of the valiant soldiers who safeguard our borders. With Ye Jo Desh Hai Mera, the channel will bring CRPF jawans and renowned hasya kavis who will celebrate the day. While the hasya kavis will deliver heartfelt poems and verses capturing the patriotic fervour, the viewers will also witness the expressive and creative side of the CRPF jawans as they join the celebrations. The channel will do one more special show Ae Watan Tere Liye! with BSF jawans. The special show Border Par Bharti will feature popular comedian Bharti Singh and husband Haarsh Limbachiyaa along with actress Avika Gaur and singer Aditya Narayan, spending time and engaging in exciting yet tough challenges with BSF soldiers at Wagah Border.  The celebrities and the entire team of Khatra Khatra Khatra, a popular show of Colors, will pay their tribute to the martyrs by accompanying the soldiers and participating in the flag hoisting ceremony at Wagah Border.

    Along with these special programming, News18 India will also broadcast live coverage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address from the Red Fort. From Srinagar and New Delhi to Ahmedabad and Mumbai, the channel’s team of reporters will go on-ground and speak to the people about PM Modi’s speech, various issues including abrogation of Article 370, Teen Talaq, Ayodhya temple dispute amongst others.

    Catch Independence Day Special Programming through the day on News18 India

  • National Geographic’s ‘The Great Indian Election’ to air on the country’s 73rd Independence Day

    National Geographic’s ‘The Great Indian Election’ to air on the country’s 73rd Independence Day

    MUMBAI: National Geographic, a 131-year-old brand driven by its rich legacy of showcasing the most inspiring and spectacular stories, today announced that its upcoming documentary on the untold story of India’s biggest democratic exercise titled, ‘The Great Indian Election’ shot across 37 locations will premiere on August 15, 2019. The exclusive Independence Day film will also bring to the forefront rarely told human stories of the people behind this mammoth event. The film will bring to life a festive celebration of democracy on a day that is all about India.

    The documentary will uncover the entire planning process of this exercise of epic proportions involving 11 million poll officials, over 900 million electorate and 8000 candidates across one million polling stations. Starting right from the announcement of election phases to India’s 15th Prime Minister’s swearing in ceremony, the epic 6 month, multi crew production is shot across the length and breadth of the country. The documentary showcases a holistic view of the Elections process, right from the intricate planning process to the people behind this exercise. The film features a diverse set of people involved, from top ranking officers at the Election Commission, booth level officers (BLOs), topmost political leaders to 100-year old voters. The brand in the form of interviews and through unprecedented access to lesser known areas, showcases the challenges and complexities faced by election commission personal in managing elections in some power constituencies. Some of the names featured include 23rd Chief Election Commissioner of India – Sunil Arora, District Election Officer – Varanasi, Surendra Singh (I.A.S.), first female collector of Salem district – Rohini R Bhajibhakare, amongst others.

    The cameras of National Geographic have also followed some high profile leaders such as Narendra Modi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Sachin Pilot, Rahul Gandhi, and Nitin Gadkari. Standing tall to its commitment of scratching beneath the surface to bring out the unheard and unseen, the brand will give viewers an outlook in the campaigning of these influential leaders.

    From the highest echelons of the Election Commission of India to the booth level officers (BLOs), from the topmost political leaders to ground level party workers, from first-time voters to 100-year-old voters, there is absolutely nothing that National Geographic’s cameras have not covered to bring the story of the world’s largest elections that has the entire world enthralled.

    ‘The Great Indian Election’ will premiere on August 15, 2019 on National Geographic. The documentary will be available on Hotstar as well.