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  • Compelling titles from Audible at Rs 69 only

    Compelling titles from Audible at Rs 69 only

    Mumbai: With mercury levels soaring this summer, beat the heat by staying indoors with Audible’s vast collection of audiobooks and podcasts to keep you company. To provide listeners with an opportunity to explore, entertain and enrich themselves, Audible, a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, today announced the launch of a limited-period, a la carte campaign wherein customers in India can access over 150 audiobooks and podcasts from Audible’s catalogue at a nominal price of Rs 69 each.

    Through this special offer, Audible aims to promote the joy of listening among customers in a more accessible and affordable manner. It presents young listeners and freshers embarking on their professional journey, an opportunity to expand their horizons and elevate their skills. In a world that is time-strapped, Audible’s commitment lies in empowering audiences and inculcate the habit of listening to utilise their time effectively.

    This campaign also spotlights the breadth of Audible’s catalogue across genres – action and adventure, well-being, self-help or pop culture, comprising an array of formats such as audiobooks, podcasts, and scripted originals. Voiced by renowned talent, authors, and celebrities, these titles are available at an attractive price point for listeners in India for a limited time to indulge in engaging storytelling experiences. From timeless classics to contemporary bestsellers, listeners are in for an immersive experience as Audible offers something for everyone to enrich their summer.

    Customers in India can seamlessly access membership subscriptions and single a la carte titles using UPI and credit/debit cards.

    “At Audible, we’re committed to making audio storytelling accessible for all,” said Audible country manager – India Shailesh Sawlani. “With our latest campaign, we’re excited to empower listeners to explore and experience the length and breadth of audio content at exceptional value. This offer was designed to aid users in educating and entertaining themselves, by offering them access to a wealth of immersive audio experiences at the tap of a button. Whether someone is lounging by the pool, embarking on a road trip, or simply enjoying a leisurely afternoon indoors, we believe that this summer, audiobooks and podcasts will be the perfect companion for enjoyment and enrichment.”

    Ruskin Bond said, “Audible is truly providing a great service to users and I hope to see people listening to audiobooks extensively during the summer break. It excites me to know that many of my books and stories are accessible on Audible.in and I am confident that children will enjoy listening to these audiobooks on the service during their summer vacation.”

    Ankur Warikoo said, “For a generation that wants everything on the go, audiobooks are the right choice as they offer information and entertainment in a more digestible and convenient format. With this offer, users can now save money and get access to a ‘wealth’ of audio content on financial planning directly from me, broken down into simple tips without any complex jargon!”

    Experience the magic of storytelling like never before with Audible. Elevate your summer to new heights and celebrate the joy of storytelling with Audible, accessible on all devices and payment methods including UPI and cards.

    Some of the titles available for Rs 69 include:

    Self-Development:

    •    Ikigai (Hindi Edition) by Hector Garcia, Francesc Miralles,
    •    How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie,
    •    The 12-Week Fitness Project (Hindi Edition) by Rujuta Diwekar,
    •    Develop Self-Confidence, Improve Public Speaking by Dale Carnegie,
    •    Do Epic Shit by Ankur Warikoo

    Romance

    •    Falling in Love Again by Ruskin Bond
    •    Diary of My Love by Deesha Sangani
    •    Our Virtual Love Story by Juhi GP
    •    The Girl in the Red Lipstick by Ajay K Pandey
    •    Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

    Mystery and Horror

    •    Byomkesh Bakshi Stories by Saradindu Bandopadhyay
    •    You Die Alone by Novoneel Chakraborty
    •    The Perfect Murder by Ruskin Bond
    •    Ghost Stories of Shimla Hills by Minakshi Chaudhry
    •    Maut Ke Bad Kuchh Nahin (Hindi Edition) by James Hadley Chase

    Action and Adventure

    •    The Great Train Journey by Ruskin Bond
    •    Karna by Kevin Missal
    •    The Krishna Key by Ashwin Sanghi
    •    Vikram and Vetaal by Kevin Missal
    •    Twisted by Chandrima Das

    Non-fiction

    •    Ambedkar’s India by B.R Ambedkar
    •    An Era of Darkness by Shashi Tharoor
    •    Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power by Rajiv Malhotra
    •    1984 by Pav Singh
    •    Lost and Found by Stuti Changle

    Religion, Spirituality, Mythology

    •    Durga by Kevin Missal
    •    Dharmayoddha Kalki: Avatar of Vishnu by Kevin Missal
    •    7 Secrets of Vishnu by Devdutt Pattanaik
    •    7 Secrets of the Goddess by Devdutt Pattanaik
    •    Narasimha by Kevin Missal

    Children and Family Titles

    •    Ruskin Bond: The Essential Collection for Young Readers
    •    Masha and the Bear by Pegasus Books
    •    Bhagavad Gita for Children by Pegasus Books
    •    Ramayana for Children by Sudha Gupta
    •    365 Moral Stories by Pegasus Books
  • Saif Ali Khan’s Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord to stream free on Audible

    Saif Ali Khan’s Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord to stream free on Audible

    Mumbai: Audible, a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, today announced that the Hindi Audible Original podcast series Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord is now free for all listeners on its service. The podcast series, which has been available for streaming to Audible’s members since 28 June will now be open to all listeners at no additional cost. The move comes in response to immense fan support that the Hindi Audible Original has garnered on its paid tier.

    With every artist adding their own flavour to the series, the exceptional ensemble for the Hindi production of Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord includes Saif Ali Khan as Peter Quill, Vrajesh Hirjee as Rocket, Sushant Divgikr as Cora, Anangsha Biswas as The Collector, Maninee De as Emma Frost and Harjeet Walia as Kraven the Hunter. The Hindi adaptation delivers an immersive audio entertainment experience, artistically directed by leading Indian audio producer, Mantra Mugdh.

    “We are thrilled with the incredible response that Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord has garnered. It stands as one of our most successful releases to date and is a testament to the potential of audio entertainment in India,” said Audible country manager – India Shailesh Sawlani. “It is the love and support of our customers that has compelled us to make the series accessible to a wider audience through its launch on Audible’s free tier. This success demonstrates a shift in the consumption behaviour of the audiences as they seek screen-free engagement. The intimate and immersive nature of the audio medium offers listeners a break from their screens, empowering users to reimagine the story in their own, unique way. We are confident that the larger audiences will shower as much love on Star-Lord as our members have,” he added.

    Sharing his excitement, actor Saif Ali Khan said, “Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord is truly special to me because it’s a series of firsts – my first audio project and my first time playing a Super Hero. With the podcast streaming on Audible’s free tier, I am thrilled that more people will be able to listen to this inspiring story of a fan-favourite character and hope that the listeners will enjoy Star-Lord’s journey as much as I have enjoyed voicing this character.”

    Within its first week of launch, Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord became one of Audible’s strongest releases on its paid tier. On the day of its release, the series trended nationally on Twitter for 24 hours with strong advocacy from fans and creators. In the first three days of the launch, the first episode of the podcast on YouTube garnered 250K views.

    Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord is set in a shadowy alternate future of the Marvel Universe in which the villains have finally won and heroes are nothing but a bad memory. Peter Quill and Rocket are a little slower, and a lot saltier than they were during the glory days of Guardians of the Galaxy. They quickly discover the Earth isn’t what it used to be either when they crash land 30 years after Doctor Doom takes over a barren, desolate wasteland and all the world’s Super Villains seized control, including outlaw Ghost Riders and the bloodthirsty Kraven the Hunter. Discover secrets, experience thrilling action sequences laced with humor, and delve into complex character dynamics as the story unravels across the immersive soundscape of an audio series.

    The series comprises of six seasons in total, each focused on a different Marvel Super Hero. The second season, Hawkeye, will debut in September 2023. The six-season audio epic originally launched as an English-language series in June 2021; this is the first season of the exclusive Hindi-language edition of the story.

    The Hindi production of Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord will be accessible to all listeners for unlimited listening on Audible.in, starting 31 August.

  • Uber launches premier and Delhi UberEATS

    Uber launches premier and Delhi UberEATS

    MUMBAI: Uber has made two moves — launched premier service in Mumbai and Pune, and started UberEATS in Delhi.

    Uber, an on-demand ride-sharing company, announced the launch of Premier, a superior ride option at everyday, affordable fares. With a pilot rollout in Mumbai and Pune, select riders will be offered Premier as an in-app product option that serves as an upgrade to their current uberX experience.

    Uber India GM – west Shailesh Sawlani said, “As we work towards reducing private car ownership in India, Uber is focused on building products that will go further in replacing the need for personal mobility options.

    UberEATS meantime has expanded its operations to Delhi, bringing food to consumers in a convenient manner. Partnering with over 200 restaurants in South Delhi, Delhiites can now order their local favorites from restaurants like Barista, Moti Mahal, Pita Pit, and Dimcha.

    UberEATS Delhi GM Faiz Abdulla said, “Hitting the ground gives us a chance to experience the magic we want to deliver firsthand.”

    UberEATS will now be available in South Extension, Defence Colony, Kalkaji, Nehru Place, East of Kailash, GK I & II, Safdarjung, Green Park, Hauz Khas, Gulmohar Park, Asiad Village, Malviya Nagar, Saket and Mehrauli.