Public relations and media advisory agency Teamwork Communications Group today said media and communication veteran Askari Zaidi has joined the firm as the Director and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO).
Previously, Zaidi was associated with the Reliance Anil Ambani Group as its group spokesperson and senior executive Vice President, Corporate Communications.
He also worked as the group head, corporate communications with the Jaypee Group, Jindal Steel & Power and Ispat Industries.
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Gionee Mobiles ropes in Mullen Lintas as creative partner * Chinese device maker Gionee Mobiles has appointed Mullen Lintas as its creative partner.
Mullen Lintas has been given the mandate to build and popularise the brand, the company said in a statement.
As the custodian of the brand, the agency will handle the strategy, planning and the creative responsibilities of Gionee Mobiles.
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ZOHO launches AppCreator, Notebook, Gamescope * Zoho, a division of Zoho Corp, today announced the launch of Zoho AppCreator which will enable users to create mobile applications across platforms.
The company launched Zoho Mobile Notebook, Word Processor and Game Feature.
Besides, it also launched Gamescope that converts work into a game.
The Leela voted a top hotel brand
* Luxury hospitality group The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is ranked the world's fifth best hotel brand by readers in Travel Leisure's USA 2016 World's Best Awards Survey.
The group's flagship hotel - The Leela Palace New Delhi - is voted one of the top three city hotels in Asia, according to a release issued here.
The Leela, a network of nine majestic properties across India, has been voted 5th in the 'Top 15 Hotel Brands in the World' category and The Leela Palace New Delhi ranked third in the 'Top 10 City Hotels in Asia' category.
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FCM Travel Solutions appoints Vikram Kohli as President * Corporate travel brand FCM Travel Solutions has appointed Vikram Kohli as its President.
Kohli will have oversight of the strategic direction, expansion and operation of FCM Travel Solutions in India. He will also be responsible for building and managing the technology product areas that pan all functions and verticals under FCM, the company said in a statement.
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Star Health adds new benefits to its 'Cardiac Care' policy * Star Health and Allied Insurance Company today said it has revamped its 'Cardiac Care' policy, adding new benefits without levying any additional premium.
"There are two versions under this cover - Gold Plan and Silver Plan - and their coverage varies. All cardiac ailments can be availed post 90 days from the commencement date of the first policy," Star Health and Allied Insurance CMD V Jagannathan said in a release.
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Toshiba Johnson Elevators launches new product * Toshiba Johnson Elevators (India) Private Limited (TJEI), a subsidiary company of Toshiba Corporation, today announced launch of its brand new elevator series "ELCOSMO-TJ", especially developed for Indian market, catering to the upper middle segment.
With launch new mid-segment ELCOSMO-TJ model, the company is aiming to achieve sale of upto 2,000 units per year by FY 2020, Toshiba Johnson Elevators said in a statement.
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TVS Motor launches variants of its Star City+, Sport bikes * Two and three-wheeler maker TVS Motor has launched two variants of its popular motorcycles Star City+ and TVS Sport models in view of the nearing festive season.
The city-based company has launched Star City+ in Spotlight White variant while the Sport in Black Silver variant. With the launch of new colour variant, Star City will be available in 11 different colours while TVS Sport in nine, a company statement said here today.
"With the new colour variants, we intend to add more style to the overall experience of the rider this festive season," TVS Motor Vice-President Marketing (Motorcycles), Arun Siddharth said.
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Yes Bank, NiYO team up for employee benefit app * Yes Bank has partened with fintech startup NiYO to allow organisations help their staff claim employee benefits by using a mobile application.
"Under the partnership, Yes Bank along with NiYO has rolled out the Yes Bank NiYO Benefits Card that makes it easy for organisations to give employee benefits, and for employees to claim the benefits," Yes Bank said in a release.
Yes Bank said there are 30 million salaried employees who can benefit from this app.
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Orsuq launches online operations for gold & diamond jewellery * To increase its sale and customer base, Gold and diamond jewellery firm Orsuq today said it has launched its online operations.
The prices of Orsuq products range from Rs 7,000 to Rs three lakh and above.
"India's online and offline jewellery industry is worth Rs 60 billion, which is further expecting a positive growth of 15-20 per cent CAGR year-on-year," Orsuq Solutions co-founder and COO Minesh Shah said.
