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  • WhatsApp adds new feature, allows only admin to send messages in group

    WhatsApp adds new feature, allows only admin to send messages in group

    MUMBAI: Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp has recently announced that the app will now have a feature in the group settings, which will allow only admins to converse in a group chat.  The company announced the update in a Friday blog post. WhatsApp is trying out a number of small additions to give admins greater control of their respective groups as the company was recently spotted testing a feature that allows senior group admins to strip newer admins of their status in the settings option.

    Members will not be able to participate in any group discussions or chats after the feature has been enabled by the admin. None can respond to the messages but they can only read the message sent by the admin. Until now the feature was in works, WhatsApp has now officially launched the feature for all, including users India.

    “Today, we’re launching a new group setting where only admins are able to send messages to a group. One way people use groups is to receive important announcements and information, including parents and teachers at schools, community centres, and non-profit organizations. We’ve introduced this new setting so admins can have better tools for these use cases” reads the blog.

    To enable the setting, WhatsApp users on Android and iOS have to update their apps to the latest version. Then they can open a group chat and click on “Group Info,” tap Group Settings and find the “Send Messages” option and then select “Only Admins.” This will allow only group admins to converse while other participants will receive a footer which reads that the admin has disabled others from chatting in the group.

    Over the last few months, the company has added new features that improve the groups’ experience. Some of these include group descriptions, a catch up feature, and protection for people who are being added repeatedly to groups they’ve left.

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  • Pittie group to launch a new spiritual TV offering in Shubh TV

    Pittie group to launch a new spiritual TV offering in Shubh TV

    MUMBAI: The divine world in television is set to witness one more addition as chairman of Pittie group, Krishan Kumar Pittie  will launch a spiritual channel ‘Shubh TV tomorrow (8 April 2016).

    The channel will initially be present on DTH platforms Dish TV and DD free dish, but has plans of expanding its distribution in near future “We are starting with Dish TV and DD free dish but in next six months we plan to launch on all DTH platforms,” says  Krishan Kumar Pittie.     

    The channel will be airing lectures by prominent spiritual speakers from across the country and will also be featuring spiritual events. Its key focus in the beginning will be on the much talked ‘Kumbh’ which will host pilgrims from across the country starting next month.

     “We are pleased to announce our new venture in spiritual channels Shubh TV,” says the chairman.

    The sector has very little advertising happening on it and hence slot selling remains the key revenue generator. The new channel will also focus on slot selling, but at the same time will strive for better advertisement revenue, “With exclusive spiritual content on Shubh TV, we aspire to attract more advertising and create a better model for this genre” informs Pittie.

    ‘Shubh TV’ is also following the trend of launching an exclusive app. The app will be available for both android and iOS users.

    The live telecast slots will generally be available from 10.30 AM to 1.30 AM. The channel will follow  the 3 hour slot model. The other prime time slot will be from 6.00 AM – 10:00 AM.

    The group has many more launches in its pipeline,  “We are also planning to launch Shubh Cinema in near future which will air spiritual and patriotic movies,” confirms Pittie. 

    If sources are to be believed a Music channel is also on the cards.

  • Pittie group to launch a new spiritual TV offering in Shubh TV

    Pittie group to launch a new spiritual TV offering in Shubh TV

    MUMBAI: The divine world in television is set to witness one more addition as chairman of Pittie group, Krishan Kumar Pittie  will launch a spiritual channel ‘Shubh TV tomorrow (8 April 2016).

    The channel will initially be present on DTH platforms Dish TV and DD free dish, but has plans of expanding its distribution in near future “We are starting with Dish TV and DD free dish but in next six months we plan to launch on all DTH platforms,” says  Krishan Kumar Pittie.     

    The channel will be airing lectures by prominent spiritual speakers from across the country and will also be featuring spiritual events. Its key focus in the beginning will be on the much talked ‘Kumbh’ which will host pilgrims from across the country starting next month.

     “We are pleased to announce our new venture in spiritual channels Shubh TV,” says the chairman.

    The sector has very little advertising happening on it and hence slot selling remains the key revenue generator. The new channel will also focus on slot selling, but at the same time will strive for better advertisement revenue, “With exclusive spiritual content on Shubh TV, we aspire to attract more advertising and create a better model for this genre” informs Pittie.

    ‘Shubh TV’ is also following the trend of launching an exclusive app. The app will be available for both android and iOS users.

    The live telecast slots will generally be available from 10.30 AM to 1.30 AM. The channel will follow  the 3 hour slot model. The other prime time slot will be from 6.00 AM – 10:00 AM.

    The group has many more launches in its pipeline,  “We are also planning to launch Shubh Cinema in near future which will air spiritual and patriotic movies,” confirms Pittie. 

    If sources are to be believed a Music channel is also on the cards.

  • Groupon App now available on Android

    Groupon App now available on Android

    New Delhi- 25thJuly 2013; After tasting enormous success amongst the iOS users, Groupon India, a leading player in the daily deals segment today launched the app on Android platform as well. The Android App will be available on Google Play for download and will allow users to browse through hundreds of deals from an array of selections ranging from local, travel to shopping and offer suggestions on best things to do, see, eat, and buy. By a mere touch or press of a button, Android users will now be able to use their smartphones as a “Groupon wallet”.

    The feature-rich app is devised not only to deepen engagement with regular Groupon users, but also to reach out to a larger audience through the fastest growing platform.

    On the launch of the Android App, Ankur Warikoo, CEO, Groupon India said, ” The desire of the Indian youth today to stay connected and have instant access to internet is driving a dramatic growth for the smartphones market in India. After successfully launching the Groupon App for iOS users, we wanted to broaden our base by reaching out to a large number of Android users with this initiative. Our objective is to offer our customers the convenience of accessing our deals across various categories on the go and further creating an unparalleled experience in the deals segment across the country.”

    With the Groupon Android App app, you can:
    – Buy and redeem deals directly from your phone
    – Keep track of all your purchased Groupons by location and expiration date
    – Save ink, and avoid paper cuts by never printing another Groupon
    – Plan a relaxing retreat or a last minute break with Groupon Getaways
    – Use Groupon Goods to discover products made of reliably bonded molecules
    – Share Groupons with friends, family, and tech-savvy cats via Twitter