Josh adds another dimension to content creation

 Josh adds another dimension to content creation, launches JoshCam

-becomes India’s first short-video app to introduce a special video editing app to enhance user experience-

Having established itself as a leader in the short-video space, India’s fastest growing and most-engaged short-video app, Josh today announced the launch of its JoshCam app on Google Play Store and App store. With this announcement, Josh becomes the first short-video app to introduce a powerful mobile video editing app designed exclusively for users and creators of the short-video ecosystem. The app is aimed at allowing users to create high quality content in a matter of seconds backed by a range of ready-to-use templates and editing features. JoshCam comes loaded with a variety of exciting tools, filters, beauty effects, music and sound effects allowing users to impart a professional touch to their content.

 

Envisioned to streamline the process of creating and editing high-quality content, JoshCam offers hundreds of ready-to-use motion video templates with pre-made filters and effects. Using the app’s intuitive and sleek multi-layer editing interface, the users can apply seamless cinematic transitions and animations to their videos and images. What makes it more exciting to use are the multiple filters and background effects that can change the world around users (virtually of course!). Adding to an already amazing list of features, the app also allows users to explore funky effects like light leaks, split screens, bling among others, that will breathe life into videos and images.

 

Apart from all the cool filters and effects, the app has a vast music library that contains thousands of songs and sound effects to choose from. The users can either choose their favorite track from the stock library or can simply add a track from their own device.

 

Moreover, the JoshCam app has been designed to function with other media sharing social platforms allowing the users to share high quality content on the go. Once a video is created or an image has been clicked, the users get an option to share their created content on any application of their choice, including the Josh app.

 

Speaking at the product launch, Shailendra Sharma, Senior Vice President – Product & Engineering, VerSe Innovation, said, “At Josh, we are on a mission to provide the best of opportunities to our users and creators. Our platform capabilities continue to be our biggest differentiator and the addition of the JoshCam app reinforces our mission to give our users and creators the best experience on a short-video app. While the JoshCam comes loaded with numerous features and effects, we have specifically simplified the UI of the app for more accessibility. The app’s robust technology and user-friendly interface will further allow users to impart a professional touch to their content.”

 

The JoshCam app is available for free on the Android and iOS app stores. Download now to get your hands on the most powerful mobile video editing app and create fabulous content for your viewers and followers.

Axis Mutual Fund launches

                     Axis Mutual Fund launches ‘Axis Quant Fund'

Highlights: -

·         An open ended equity scheme following a quantitative model

·         To generate long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity and equity related instruments selected based on a systematic quantitative process

·         The process will use fundamental factor based approach to select the best ideas on the basis of which it will construct and monitor the portfolio

·         Minimum application (NFO) of Rs. 5,000 and in multiples of Re. 1/- thereafter

·         Benchmark: S&P BSE 200 TRI

·         NFO date: June 11, 2021 to June 25, 2021

 With the focus on corporate governance and resulting dramatic improvement in corporate disclosures the world of investing is witnessing a sea change in the availability of data. This changing paradigm represents a large opportunity to asset managers and promises to transform the fund management process for the better. The successful adoption of this new wave can be done through what are known as quantitative techniques – essentially models that are trained to process this data and use it to come up with investment ideas. The specialized funds that use these approaches are called Quant funds.

So what are Quant Funds? Quantitative strategy, an approach that is well entrenched in the west, is an alternate and a complementary approach to the traditional way of investing in markets.  It uses mathematical models and a systematic approach to carry out portfolio management. The strength of this process lies in its ability to analyze a large breadth of stocks and in bringing together diverse data points to identify the strongest investment opportunities. The model also allows the manager to construct a portfolio that balances risk-return objectives. We expect that as our markets and systems keep maturing, these products will gain importance and will occupy an important position in the investors’ portfolio.

 

Axis Quant Fund: - Axis Mutual Fund, while being one of the fastest-growing fund houses in India, has always strived to be at the forefront of introducing suitable and innovative products for investors to help them with their long-term goals. Taking this journey forward, Axis Mutual Fund announced the launch of their new fund offer - ‘Axis Quant Fund’, following a fundamentally driven quantitative approach to investing. This strategy through its proprietary in-house model aims to identify the strongest bottom-up stock opportunities to invest into while accounting for both risks and return prospects.

 

The model aims to select a portfolio of quality stocks with good growth prospects but at reasonable prices. This approach for selecting stocks is augmented by a disciplined risk management while carrying out portfolio construction.

 

The fund is suitable for investors looking at new avenues of investing to diversify their existing portfolio of funds and aiming to allocate for the long term. The fund offers a unique proposition, combining the power of fundamentals with disciplined risk management. It aims to create diversified portfolio that has the potential to work across the market cycle.

 

Salient features of the fund:

·         An equity scheme that invests in equity and equity-related instruments selected based on Quantitative approach

• All seasons portfolio capturing the best of fundamental styles: Quality, Growth and Valuation
• Stocks are evaluated using several fundamental parameters & weights are assigned using risk and other considerations
• The portfolio is reviewed & rebalanced periodically

 

On the launch of the NFO, Mr. Chandresh Nigam, MD & CEO, Axis AMC said, “The landscape of active equity investing has evolved and markets are becoming more efficient. While introducing new fund offers in the market, our constant aim has been to provide investors with a product basket that suits their needs and helps them in diversify their portfolio, allowing them to make long term allocations. The launch of Axis Quant Fund is our attempt to continue that journey for investors by offering them a product that can use the power of data to create long term wealth.”

 

You can visit our website www.axismf.com or download mobile app ‘Axis Mutual Fund’ (Android/IOS) and start your investment journey now.

 

 

OPPO Eyes Android Top Spot as New Smartphone Stakes Claim on

 OPPO Eyes Android Top Spot as New Smartphone Stakes Claim on High-End Market

 The world-leading smart device brand OPPO, today launches its latest smartphone, the Find X3 Pro, as it continues its expansion into the high-end Android market. The new addition to the Find X Series includes a futuristic high-end design, industry-leading display and excellent all-round camera system, all aimed at providing the best possible user experience.

The Find X3 Pro is the world’s first Android phone to capture, process and display one-billion colour images, thanks to OPPO’s Full-path Colour Management System. This innovation highlights the brand’s commitment to becoming the top Android phone manufacturer in the world.

Lie Liu, President of Global Marketing, CMO of Chinese Mainland at OPPO, said: “For the past 10 years OPPO has continually set trends, created benchmarks and surpassed industry standards with its Find X Series smartphones. OPPO’s designers and engineers pour the most innovative technologies and latest product design thinking into every one of our products. We want to empower our users with the capability to explore further and achieve more, and the Find X3 Pro embodies this spirit with stunning aesthetics and a human-centric user experience.”

Find X3 Pro sets a new standard in smartphone excellence with its billion colour capability. Featuring true billion colour photography and display, impossibly-curved futuristic design, flagship Qualcomm® power and best-in-class VOOC Flash Charging technology. With a quad-camera system created to capture worlds within worlds, Find X3 Pro can record everything, from all-encompassing wide-angle landscapes to microscopic detail within detail.

“We’re excited to support OPPO as they launch their next generation flagship Find X3 Pro based on our latest Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform,” said Alex Katouzian, SVP and President, Mobile, Compute, and Infrastructure, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Qualcomm Technologies and OPPO share a long-standing vision to deliver the best-in-class mobile experiences to consumers and the Find X3 Pro is designed to do just that.”

Pioneering marketing and collaborations

To bring incredible experiences to Find X3 Pro users, OPPO has invested in world-class collaborations. To ensure the phone sounds as good as it looks, Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer drew on years of powerful, emotive cinema compositions, to create new ringtones and notifications for the Find X3 Pro, inspired by the Find X Series’ spirit of human-centric innovation and exploration.

OPPO has unveiled the 2121 Future Photography Project, a photography campaign that invites OPPO users from around the world to send a message to the future, with image-led stories that they believe will resonate 100 years from now.

OPPO Global Brand Ambassador, Academy Award-winner Eddie Redmayne, will contribute his own images, shot on the Find X3 Pro. Redmayne will also feature in OPPO’s collaboration with National Geographic, alongside National Geographic Explorer and Photographer Joel Sartore, who will curate an Endangered Colour Campaign, using video and images shot on the Find X3 Pro.

OPPO has also announced a partnership with the National Geographic Society, to fund National Geographic Society work that supports endangered species through the National Geographic  Photo Ark, which was founded by Sartore.

Human-centric technological innovation

OPPO has developed industry partnerships across every area of its diverse portfolio. The company will invest US $7 billion over three years for R&D, to develop new technologies and deepen its relationships with world-class technical partners. For example, the OPPO 5G Landing Project, which launched in early 2019, sees the company working with more than 80 operators to speed up 5G availability across the globe.

OPPO’s commitment to improve the lives of people around the world also underpins a new Flash Initiative with companies including FAW-Volkswagen, NXP Semiconductors and Anker licensing OPPO’s proprietary flash charge technology to bring faster, more convenient device charging to cars, public spaces, portable chargers and beyond.

OPPO’s growing fan base is attributed to its focus on human-centric technologies that improve the day-to-day lives of its users. In addition to colour management and design, the Find X3 Pro’s ColorOS intelligent user interface allows each smartphone to be tailored to its users’ preferences - one of the reasons why ColorOS, based on Android, now has 400 million users globally.

The company has expanded its product portfolio beyond handsets into smart watches, earphones, and smart TVs. The Find X3 Pro launches soon after the announcement of OPPO’s 5G CPE, the T1—a turnkey device for the home, office and public spaces, which converts 5G signals into stable, super-fast Wi-Fi – and the 125W flash charger that can power a 4,000mAh phone battery in 20 minutes.

Rapid international growth

OPPO has built a strong foundation as one of the largest smartphone manufacturers in the world, shipping 33.8 million units in Q4 2020^[1]—the fourth highest of any smartphone company (source: International Data Corporation). Its determination to be a global leader is showing results, as the company is now localised across more than 40 markets on five continents. OPPO experienced particularly strong growth in key markets for its high-end devices during the course of 2020, tripling its smartphone shipments for Western Europe and Japan.

 

Minister for Ayush, Shripad Y Naik, says people started

 Minister for Ayush, Shripad Y Naik, says people started learning the real value of Yoga during the pandemic; praises The Yoga Institute for 102 years of excellent service

·         Nispanda, the institute’s forthcoming app, ‘is meditation delivered in the palm of your hands’: Minister Naik

·         Nispanda to be available from February 2021 on iOS, Android, Web

Minister for Ayush, Shripad Y Naik, has said that during the COVID pandemic, Yoga, India’s gift to the world, has helped people manage not only their physical but also their mental health, and praised The Yoga Institute Mumbai for both, its COVID-led initiatives during the pandemic, and also for 102 years of dedication to serve people and society.

Hon’ble Minister Naik was Chief Guest at a virtual meet organized to celebrate the completion of 102 years of The Yoga Institute, where he also introduced and soft-launched the TYI Meditation App, Nispanda, and lauded TYI’s several COVID-led initiatives.

Hon’ble Minister Naik said, “I would like to congratulate the entire team at The Yoga Institute on completing 102 years of excellence and service to the humans of the world. Your dedication, honesty and integrity are helping to preserve the valuable Indian traditions of Yoga and changing the lives of millions of people around the world every single day. You … are the contributors to world peace. Yogais India’s gift to the world, and The Yoga Institute has done a beautiful job of carefully delivering it to the people.”

Minister Naik said that through the difficult times of the COVID pandemic, “people starting learning about the real value of Yoga. Yoga helped people to manage not only their physical health and immunity, but also mental and emotional wellbeing.” Minister Naik also praised The Yoga Institute’s COVID-led initiatives, saying, “Right from serving free meals to supporting the frontline warriors with Annam Brahma movement, The Yoga Institute went above and beyond its call of duty to touch as many lives as they could.”

He also announced the forthcoming launch of Nispanda, which he described as “the meditation app that the world has been waiting for. This app is meditation delivered to you in the palm of your hands. Nispanda is going to revolutionize the way the world has been meditating and it will take us a step closer to 360-degree health,” Minister Naik said.

Dr Hansa J Yogendra, Director – The Yoga Institute, said, “I thank the Honble Minster Shriman Shripad Y Naik ji and all our other distinguished guests today, for having graced The Yoga Institute’s celebration of completion 102 years in the service of society, nation and the world.

“This year, to our service of Householder Yoga, we added several initiatives aimed to provide help and relief against the COVID pandemic.  The Yoga Institute has always been committed to taking Householder Yoga to more and more people across India and the world, and our journey of 102 years of transforming lives has been made possible due to the vision and efforts of three generations of yogis led by our  Founder, Yoga Guru Shri Yogendra ji, and the thousands of people who, over the past century, have been a part of The Yoga Institute’s family.

“Today, as we enter our 103^rd year, we have launched the Nispanda meditation app, and we remain committed to taking the vision of Yoga Guru Yogendra Ji of helping millions of people by bringing them the great benefits of Householder Yoga, for another hundred years and more,” Ma Hansa added.

Meditation app, Nispanda, launched

The Yoga Institute’s meditation app, Nispanda, which Minister Naik introduced,  provides unparalleled knowledge and support for practitioners and students of meditation, and comes with a library of videos for guided meditation for each situation. The app is available on Android, iOS and the internet.

Doctors discuss Healthcare

A panel of specialist doctors discussed India’s Healthcare Challenges In The Next Decade. The panel comprised of Dr Harish Shetty (Psychiatrist), DrShashank Joshi (Endocrinologist, Diabetologist), DrRavindraChittal (Pediatrician, Neonatologist),

DrPradumnaMamtora (Orthopedic Surgeon), and DrShekharAmbardekar (Cardiologist). The insightful discussion was moderated by Dr Mickey Mehta (Global leading holistic health guru).

The Yoga Institute: 102 years of stellar service

Ever since it was founded on 25th December, 1918, by Yoga Guru Shri Yogendrajiat  Santacruz, Mumbai, The Yoga Institute, a non-profit organization, has  contributed immensely to the holistic development of Yoga for the Householders, and its efforts and success have been powered by the efforts of three generations of Yogis led by Shri Yogendraji and including Mother Sita Devi,  the late Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra, Dr. Hansaji J Yogendra, and HrishiJayadeva Yogendra.

In 2018, it received the Prime Minister's Award for outstanding contribution for promotion and development of Yoga, conferred by the Ministry of AYUSH. It is also India’s first Yoga school to be certified by the Quality Council of India, Ministry of AYUSH.

The Yoga Institute has more than 500 publications to its credit, and Shri Yogendraji’s books about Yoga are preserved in the oldest and the largestmillennial time capsulein the world, the Crypt of Civilization at Oglethorpe University, USA, to be opened in the year 8113 AD.

Dr HansajiJayadeva Yogendra is the only woman Yoga guru to be invited by Hon. Prime Minister of India Shri NarendraModi to share the stage  at the first International Day of Yoga.

Every day, about  2000 personsvisit The Yoga Institutefor training and health consultations. Over the years, the Yoga Institute has also certified more than 100,000 trained Yoga teachers who, in 120 countries, have  been helping millions live better holistically healthy lives with the help of Householder Yoga.

Paytm to offer comprehensive, affordable NortonLifeLock device security to

Paytm to offer comprehensive, affordable NortonLifeLock device security to consumers in India

Paytm users can choose from three subscription models and gain direct access to the solution

NortonLifeLock, a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, will work with the country’s home-grown digital financial services platform, Paytm, to offer its users a choice of three convenient and affordable subscription models to help secure their smartphone and PC’s with NortonLifeLock’s comprehensive Cyber Safety solutions.

Mobile device security has become extremely important in view of the evolving cyber threat landscape and the increasing usage of smartphones in recent years for online browsing, mobile banking, financial or investment portfolio transacting, entertainment, gaming, and social networking. Many users save sensitive details such as bank account numbers, investment portfolios, personal photographs, credit/debit card details, passwords, and personally identifiable information on their phones.

According to the 2019 NortonLifeLock Cyber Safety Insights Report (NLCSIR), nearly 39% of the Indian respondents had experienced identity theft, with 10% impacted in the past year alone. While 61% of the respondents felt well-protected against ID theft, 63% of the respondents had no idea what to do in case of an identity theft, and more than three-quarters (79%) wish they had more information on what to do if it were to happen.

The NortonLifeLock subscription models offered by Paytm makes mobile device security affordable and accessible for the large and growing base of millions of smartphone users across India. The consumers will be able to choose from the following three subscription models: 

Product Description

	Current Subscription Price	Validity
Norton™ Mobile Security for Android and iOS Phones / Tablets	Rs 49/month	One device, One month
Norton™ Mobile Security for Android and iOS Phones / Tablets	Rs 129/month	One device, Three months
Norton™ Antivirus For PC	Rs 199/month	One device, Three months

The products are listed on the Paytm app, and users can download the one they want. The software is automatically activated upon download. Upon consuming their subscription, users can renew it either through Paytm or through the NortonLifeLock app itself.

“India is a mobile-first country, and people rely on smartphones for many important and day-to-day activities such as banking, communicating, or even ordering food and groceries. Surprisingly, when most people think of Cyber Safety, they think of security software for their laptop or PC and limit it to virus protection only, ignoring the hidden dangers of malicious apps and browser-based attacks. They often forget about the device that is used the most frequently – their smartphone,” said Ritesh Chopra, Director – Field Sales & Marketing, NortonLifeLock, India and SAARC Countries.

“Today mobile device security is an absolute essential, and we are excited to work with Paytm, whose large and growing pan-India reach will enable smartphone users across the country to secure their device using our solutions. Partnerships such as this will draw the attention of consumers to the need for device protection and offer them a convenient way to avail it” he continued.

Praveen Sharma, SVP- Advertising and Digital Goods at Paytm said, "We are happy to work with NortonLifeLock for providing our users comprehensive and sachet subscription packages that will take all-round care of their device's security. We have millions of users across India who log in to access our range of services through their mobile devices. The affordable subscription plans will protect them from widespread malicious apps and bot attacks, which continue to grow, as mobile penetration increases exponentially. Also, given that our users make up a major chunk of overall smartphone users in India, these subscriptions are also set to have a far-reaching positive impact on the overall digital protection of our fellow citizens."

Users can now easily purchase the subscription by going to the 'Brand Voucher' section on their Paytm app to select the offer that is best suited to them. On purchase, a code will be auto- generated, that can be used to get their anti-virus activated on the NortonLifeLock website.

Nokia 2.4 launches with an AI-powered camera, two days of

 Nokia 2.4 launches with an AI-powered camera, two days of battery life¹
and an immersive, large HD+ screen

 ·         First in the series to feature a dual camera; capture the details in the dark with Night mode and refocus bokeh images post-capture

·         Three years of security updates and two years of Android^TM OS software upgrades offering great value from a brand that you can trust

·         Premium Nordic design that’s built to last and featuring Finnish-inspired, brand-new contemporary colours; Dusk and Fjord

 HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces the launch of Nokia 2.4, the latest addition to the widely successful Nokia 2-series in India. 

The next generation Nokia 2 brings advanced AI imaging features including Night mode and Portrait mode, helping to take your photos to the next level. See the bigger picture and do more for longer – watch, learn and create on the large 6.5” (16.5 cm) HD+ screen. And, thanks to its two-day battery life[i], you’re free to enjoy your favourite apps and games for longer without battery anxiety. Bringing modern essentials like fingerprint and face unlock, you can benefit from effortless access and added security. Plus, the Nokia 2.4 comes with our Android promise, giving you three years of monthly security updates and two years of OS updates, meaning it’s ready for Android 11 and 12. The Nokia 2.4 comes with a unique and refined and premium Nordic design that’s built to last and features Finnish-inspired, brand-new contemporary colours: Dusk, Fjord and Charcoal.

 Sanmeet Singh Kochhar, Vice President, HMD Global:

“The 2-series is a fan favourite and the most successful series in India. It brings much loved features such as a two-day battery life, an AI-powered camera and pure, secure and up-to-date Android, all in an affordable and elegant package. The Nokia 2.4 continues to exceed expectations when it comes to what a phone within this segment can provide. We’ve included high-end features like the AI camera with Night mode and Portrait mode. The large screen makes for a more immersive visual experience, and for added security, a biometric fingerprint sensor is included, which is a first for the series. All of this wrapped up in a timeless Finnish design that’s reflected in the Nokia 2.4 colour palette.”

 “Fans around the world know and trust Nokia phones. Recently, we have been rated as the leaders³ in Trust rankings by Counterpoint Research, based on our leadership in providing Software upgrades, Security Updates and Build Quality. During this uncertain time and beyond, trust the Nokia 2.4 – the all-rounder smartphone – for your life journey whether at home with your loved ones, or while stepping up at work.”

 Detailed night and portrait shots fueled by AI imaging

Moments worth capturing don’t always happen in the light of day. With Night mode’s advanced image fusion and exposure stacking, the Nokia 2.4 lets you capture vibrant detail even in darker conditions. Bring out your creativity with Portrait mode’s custom shapes and blurred backgrounds. With the new Portrait Editor, you can refocus and edit pictures long after you’ve snapped them – making for instantly shareable and unique shots.

Watch, learn and create on a 6.5” (16.5 cm) screen and enjoy long-lasting entertainment

A large HD+ display with a selfie notch maximises the screen, bringing you an elevated viewing experience at an accessible price for those looking to get lost in their favourite shows. Plus, staying true to the signature two-day battery life you’d expect from the Nokia 2 range, the Nokia 2.4 is packed with a large 4500mAh battery that lasts up to two days on a single charge thanks to the AI-assisted Adaptive Battery, so you can spend more time recharging yourself and not your phone.[ii] It learns what apps you use the most and prioritises power for them – so you can use more of the features you love, for longer.

Timeless design inspired by our Finnish roots, built to last

The Nokia 2.4 brings with it modern essentials, such as accessing your device quickly and easily with a convenient fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock giving you versatility in how you use your phone. True to its Finnish roots, the Nokia 2.4 comes wrapped in a durable design that’s not only built to look good but also to last. The 3D nano-textured cover sits securely in your hand and has a stunning finish available in Nordic-inspired colours. Plus, the die-cast metal chassis with polycarbonate shell gives your phone rigidity combined with the comfortable feel you’d expect from a Nokia phone.

Benefit from an Android 11 and 12-ready smartphone

Nokia 2.4 delivers on our pure, secure and up-to-date promise by bringing you an excellent software experience with a streamlined interface and no bloatware. Part of the Android One programme, the Nokia 2.4 ensures you can enjoy the latest Android features and security with three years of monthly security updates and two years of software upgrades, so you get more out of your phone for longer. Plus, accessing information is even easier with the help of Google Assistant – activated by voice or the dedicated button.

Pricing and availability

The Nokia 2.4 is available Dusk, Fjord and Charcoal colour options, at a recommended best buy price of INR 10,399 for the 3GB/64GB variant.

The Nokia 2.4 will be available online exclusively on Nokia.com/phones starting 26^th Nov. 2020. The first 100 customers on Nokia.com/phones placing successful orders between 26 Nov. 12:00 noon IST and 04 Dec. 11:59 pm IST, will also receive a 007 merchandise hamper comprising 007 special edition bottle, cap and metal keychain.

 Starting 4^th Dec. 2020, Nokia 2.4 will be available online on Amazon.in and Flipkart, and at leading retail outlets across India.

 Nokia 2.4 customers on Jio would be entitled to benefits worth Rs. 3,550. The benefits include instant cashback of Rs 2,000 on the prepaid recharge of Rs. 349 plan and Rs 1,550 worth vouchers from partners. This offer is applicable to new as well as existing Jio subscribers.