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  • Aakash secures direct entry in Hip Hop India season two on Amazon MX

    Aakash secures direct entry in Hip Hop India season two on Amazon MX

    MUMBAI: Aakash, a Swiggy delivery partner, has swapped delivery routes for dance floors, earning a direct spot in Hip Hop India season two on Amazon MX Player. The show, known for showcasing hip-hop talent, returned with Remo D’Souza and Malaika Arora as judges, promising a bigger and better season.

    Aakash’s dance skills first gained attention when he finished as a runner-up in Swiggy Wiggy Talent Hunt season two. Now, his passion has propelled him onto one of India’s most prestigious hip-hop platforms. Skipping the regional auditions, he advanced straight to the final selection, where his high-energy performance to Dance Ka Bhoot wowed the judges.

    Balancing work and responsibilities as the sole breadwinner of his family, Aakash’s journey reflects perseverance and dedication. Swiggy, committed to supporting its delivery partners beyond work, has extended financial aid to help him pursue professional dancing. Proudly wearing his Swiggy T-shirt, he stepped onto the stage, proving that ambition knows no boundaries.

    With Hip Hop India season two now streaming on Amazon MX Player, Aakash’s story is an inspiring testament to how dreams can take flight, no matter where they begin.
     

  • Nazara Technologies COO Sudhir Kamath cashes out chips after impressive run

    Nazara Technologies COO Sudhir Kamath cashes out chips after impressive run

    MUMBAI:  In a departure,  that’s sent ripples through India’s gaming industry, Nazara Technologies’ chief operating officer Sudhir Kamath is folding his hand after a two-and-a-half year winning streak.

    The gaming and sports media powerhouse confirmed yesterday that Kamath will step down from his post on 1 April, with the veteran executive citing family reasons for his departure from the Mumbai-based firm’s C-suite. It made this declaration through a regulatory filing with the Bombay stock exchange. 

    “Kamath is exchanging his corporate royal flush for a full house back home,” quipped one industry insider, referencing the executive’s previous life as co-founder and CEO of online poker platform 9stacks, where he dealt cards for over five years before Nazara poached him in October 2022.

    His decision to relocate to his native city marks the end of a diverse career that has seen him play across multiple tables – from McKinsey’s consulting halls and Nigerian oil fields to the competitive word tiles of the Scrabble Association of India, where he spelled out success as president from 2020 to 2022.

    During his tenure at Nazara, Kamath helped the company level up its operational strategy while navigating the increasingly competitive gaming landscape. industry analysts suggest his departure comes at a pivotal moment as India’s gaming sector faces regulatory challenges and fierce competition from international players.

    While Nazara’s managing director Nitish Mittersain and board  has yet to name a successor, the company’s shares remained stable following the announcement, suggesting investors aren’t throwing in their cards just yet. The firm continues to expand its portfolio across esports, gamified learning and mobile gaming.

    For Kamath, who once turned an amazing return as an early investor in fruit exporter INI Farms, this latest move appears less about game over and more about selecting a new avatar closer to home.

  • Datawind partners with PayUMoney

    Datawind partners with PayUMoney

    MUMBAI: DataWind the makers of Aakash and Ubislate Tablet PC, and a leading provider of wireless web access products and services ties up with PayUMoney to benefit its consumer base with the 10% of cash-back deal on the purchase of DataWind products.

     

    The tie up between DataWind & PayUMoney gives consumer liberty of cash back of a 10% for every transaction.  Payment can be made though CreditCard, DebitCard and other mobile payment option available on the website.

     

     This Offer can be availed only through PayUMoney payment option on the payment page of the Datawind’s website, buyer need to register them on PayUMoney before making the payment. The Buyer will receive a cash-back for all payments made through PayUMoney. The cash-back will be credited back to the Buyer’s PayUMoney Wallet is valid up to one year, which may then be used for paying for goods or services provided by PayUMoney’s Seller partners. Also the maximum cash-back per transaction will not exceed Rs. 50/- and consumer can utilize it as a discount on the very next purchase as well.

    In event the Buyer initiates a refund in respect of a transaction, the amount of cash-back credited to the Buyer’s PayUMoney Wallet shall be debited. In event of initiation of a refund, where the balance credited to the Buyer’s PayUMoney Wallet as cash-back has been utilized by the Buyer towards purchase of goods/services, the Buyer’s PayUMoney Wallet shall be debited by the amount of cash-back and in case the PayUMoney Wallet has zero balance, the PayUMoney Wallet shall show a negative balance equaling the amount of cash-back. Where the cash-back is utilized towards a new transaction and a refund is initiated with respect to such new transaction, the cash-back from the original transaction shall be credited back to the PayUMoney Wallet while the cash-back from the new transaction shall be debited from the PayUMoney Wallet.

  • Navratri Nights with The One Alliance

    Navratri Nights with The One Alliance

    It is that time of the year once again when the Goddess visits us and we celebrate with nine nights of worship and dance. These vibrant nine nights comprising Navratri are the most significant festive days of our year when the young and the old come together to dance the ras-leela, the dandiya and the garba.

     

    TheOne Alliance along with local MSO’s (Multi System Operator’s) have joined hands to organise scintillating events that will charge all dancers to fluant their best moves. All events will see an array of Actors and Actresses from Sony who will keep the crowds on their toes. And to keep the twinkle toes dancing away, there will be Indian Idol Junior contestants, Devendra, Aakash, Amit, Anmol and Aryan and other stars from leading shows CID, Adalat, Jee Le Zara, Bade Acche Lagte Hai & Latest show Nandini, keeping the crowd entertained.

     

    This on-ground initiative by TheOne Alliance is guaranteed to provide pure delight to residents. The sheer delight and excitement at Kora Kendra, Borivali; Tiranga Dandiya Powai & Ekta Group, Mira Road was seen in an action packed, adrenaline charged arena as the singers pumped in the extra bit of exhilaration. Select celebrities from Sony Entertainment Television and SAB TV also graced the occasion who were greeted with hoots, whistles and loud claps of fans.

     

    The event and activities initiated by TheOne Alliance in association with the backing of their strong MSO’s SCOD 18, Hathway and DEN Satellite focused on engaging and drawing participation from the public. The activities are taking place at prime locations drawing maximum participation by arousing huge interest among the public.

     

    The Garba ras events are scheduled to be held at the following locations on following dates
    • Kora Kendra, Mumbai between October 5 to October 13th
    • Thanganat 2013 by Abhinav Events, Ahmedabad on October 11th
    • Navratri Mahotsav’13 by Destiny Group , Surat on October 12th
    • Garba Ni Ramzat by IN Digital & Shree Sharda Group, Ahmedabad on October 12th
    • The Polo Parivar Navratri Mahotsav by POLO CLUB, Vadodara on October 13th
    • Akeela Pioneer Navratri Mahotsav, Rajkot on October 13

     

    Come and witness entertainment ‘The One Alliance’ style as the Navratri nights comes to your city giving you an unforgettable fun experience!

  • Next version of Aakash tablets to be ready by January 2014

    Next version of Aakash tablets to be ready by January 2014

    NEW DELHI: The government has finalised specifications of next version of low-cost tablet Aakash which would be ready by January 2014, Telecom and IT Minister Kapil Sibal has said.

     

    “The generation four Aakash is ready, all the specifications are frozen,” Sibal said while addressing at the Telecom Summit.

     

    The minister also said that around 12 manufacturers from around the world are ready to make the tablet in India.

     

    “There is no problem in terms of manufacture. In fact lines are ready for manufacture, what they need is orders. Now that specifications are frozen, we hope that the Aakash will be available to the people of India by January 2014,” he said.

     

    The Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals (DGS&D) will start the process for orders, he added.

     

    Under the proposed specifications, the latest version of Aakash should be capable of supporting 4G services, phone calling features, 4 GB in built storage and Bluetooth connectivity.