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ASUS launches its 200th milestone store in India

Further strengthening consumer trust in India, ASUS opens its 200th store in the city to offer a wider and deeper assortment along with a dedicated experience zone

Setting a new milestone in its India journey, ASUS India, the Taiwanese tech giant today announced the launch of its 200th store in New Delhi. With the spread over 500 square feet, the exclusive store located in the electronic centre of the city – Nehru Place, will provide customers with an opportunity to have first-hand experience of the iconic innovations ranging across consumer PCs, gaming laptops, creator series, All-In-One desktops, and other accessories.

ASUS launches its 200th milestone store in India
From Left to Right – Leon Yu, Rajiv Makhni, Arnold Su

The exclusive ASUS store is the company’s concerted effort towards enhancing the overall purchase experience for consumers in India. Keeping in mind the importance attributed to the process of purchasing a laptop, ASUS’s endeavour is to provide customers with a rich and informative technology experience and to make the environment conducive to an educated and informed purchase decision.

The opening of the 200th store will enhance ASUS India‘s retail presence and also places a renewed emphasis on the brand’s commitment to the Indian market, as it becomes increasingly accessible to a widening consumer base.

ASUS launches its 200th milestone store in India

The combination of an aggressive market strategy, attractive pricing, a variety of products and rapid retail expansion, including in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, has resulted in a robust brand strategy. This strategy is fashioned such that it creates engagement, education and an experiential purchase for the customer.

Speaking about the milestoneArnold Su, Business Head, Consumer and Gaming PC, System Business Group, ASUS India, said, “We are elated to launch the 200th ASUS store in India, marking a major milestone as we continue our expansion and growth plans across India. Since the country is an important market for us, we are opening stores in high-traffic locations that are easily accessible to meet the diverse needs of all consumers. It is good to see our retail strategy achieving execution in a time frame that is shorter than that which is projected. It is indicative of the dedication that goes into all our efforts to serve customers not only with the best products but an enhanced brand experience.

The in-store purchase experience is a crucial component in the endeavor to engage with our customers and to surround them with Incredible solutions. This year, we aim to add at least 20 stores every quarter and take the total number to 300 stores. To build deeper roads, we are not only targeting urban markets but also suburban markets in tier II and Tier III cities to establish multiple touchpoints. Moreover, suburbs often have a higher demand for convenience and accessibility, which our retail stores aim to provide.”

ASUS launches its 200th milestone store in India

The 200th ASUS Exclusive launch is another milestone in a journey that has seen ASUS grow from 50 stores in 2020 to 200 stores in 2023. The new store will also have designated ROG gaming zones equipped with the latest technology tools required for esports, which e-sports enthusiasts and gamers can enjoy free of cost. The brand has existing 8 ROG-exclusive outlets in the country.

With an unwavering commitment to achieving customer satisfaction, the brand is keen to open more brick-and-mortar touchpoints to create a more comprehensive experience for the customers. ASUS unveiled ASUS E-shop in 2021 and today also has a strong retail network with now 200 exclusive outlets across the country that caters to diverse consumer segments.

ASUS also has around 1200 premium kiosks with ASUS in tier III and tier IV cities. Moreover, the brand has 6000 dealer shops in India that sell ASUS laptops. Apart from these, ASUS products are available on e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and our exclusive brand stores, ASUS and ROG, multi-brand retail outlets like – Croma, Vijay Sales, Reliance Digital, and authorized dealers.

Store Address: Eurotech Infosys, G2 Goverdhan House, 53-54 Nehru Place, New Delhi – 110019

Intel delays its Falcon Shores data centre GPUs to 2025

In a blog post, Jeff McVeigh, VP and General Manager of Intel’s super compute group, announced that the company’s next data centre GPU offerings will be Falcon Shores chiplet-based hybrid chips, but the blog notes that these will be available in 2025 — a year later than Intel’s previous projections of 2024. Intel is also cancelling its upcoming Rialto Bridge series of data centre Max GPUs and shifting to a two-year cadence for data centre GPU releases.

The HPC-focused Falcon Shores XPUs are designed for supercomputing applications and combine CPU and GPU technology into a single chip package, but they will now be available as a GPU-only architecture in 2025. These were supposed to arrive in 2024 as a CPU+GPU architecture, which severely impacts Intel’s positioning against competing AMD and Nvidia products, both of which will launch this year — Intel will now be multiple years late to a key architectural inflection point for the highest-end chips.

The Falcon Shores XPU from Intel is critical for competing with Nvidia’s Grace Hopper Superchips and AMD’s Instinct MI300 Data Center APU.

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Both Nvidia’s Grace and AMD’s MI300 will be available this year, with both CPU and GPU cores on the same package and HBM memory. These designs represent a new type of architecture that provides significant benefits for HPC workloads and will be difficult to match with hardware based on existing designs.

Intel says the Falcon Shores will first ship with only GPU cores in 2025, but it hasn’t said when it will incorporate CPU cores into the design. As a result, Intel’s HPC-centric designs will trail competitors for several years. Furthermore, Intel’s Xeon CPUs and Ponte Vecchio GPUs will be forced to compete with AMD and Nvidia’s HPC-centric designs for several years, putting it at a significant disadvantage.

Furthermore, Intel will scrap its upcoming Lancaster Sound GPU for its Flex Series of data centre GPUs. These GPUs are intended for lower-intensity tasks such as media encoding. Instead of pursuing Lancaster Sound, Intel will concentrate on next-generation Melville Sound products for the Flex series.

According to Intel, the new release cadence is based on customer expectations for data centre GPU products, and it roughly matches the incremental launch rate seen from other GPU companies such as Nvidia. The changes follow Intel’s recent restructuring of its AXG graphics group to address the gaming and data centre markets separately by relocating it to two other business units. The restructuring was intended to narrow the focus on the end markets served by GPU products, and these new developments represent a further narrowing of that focus.

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Lionel Messi to extend career with Argentina after 2022 World Cup win

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Lionel Messi is expected to continue his career with the Argentina national team, and has been called up for their coming friendlies against Panama and Curacao. 

The Argentina skipper had mentioned that he would not be retiring after the World Cup win, and that he wanted to play as a world champion. Soon, they will be competing in the Copa America qualifiers as not only the champions of the continent but also of the world, for the first time in their history. 

Lionel Messi to continue with the Argentina national team 

The PSG star was recently named FIFA’s Best Men’s Player of 2022, while also being named the player of the tournament in the World Cup. 

He has been in great form for the French club, and is one of the few players to have double digits in goals and assists in the league only. 

Lionel Scaloni has signed on as the manager of the national team until 2026, which will cover the coming Copa America in 15 months and the 2026 World Cup in North America. 

As a result, there is a very good chance that Lionel Messi could soon be with 200 national team caps and one of the highest international goal tallies in the history of the sport. 

Detective Pikachu: The Magnificent Pokémon Sequel Has Restarted Filming

Detective Pikachu is one of the upcoming sequels that has finally been cracked. The new reports have confirmed the sequel to Pokémon Detective Pikachu. This is an active development at Legendary Entertainment. 

Detective Pikachu: The Magnificent is back to work

Jonathan Krisel is the co-creator of the IFC sketch comedy series Portlandia and the FX series Baskets, is likely to take over for original director Rob Letterman, while Chris Galletta has performed the script duties. This is still not clear whether Ryan Reynolds would return to voice Pikachu,  the ending of Detective Pikachu has raised questions that would be possible. 

Detective Pikachu

In this, the first Detective Pikachu movie was adapted from the game 3DS game of the same name. The film has Ryan Reynolds as a sarcastic coffee-drinking and crime-solving Pikachu. This flick arguably became the first of a wave of actually-pretty-decent video game movies, Sonic the Hedgehog and The Super Mario Bros. The game has racked up over $430 million at the box office. This seems to be enough to make it profitable. We’ve heard a little about a sequel. The film features Justice Smith indicating that probably wasn’t going to happen. 

Detective Pikachu 2 may be somewhat of a fresh start for the franchise, as Legendary is reportedly eying Jonathan Krisel to direct.  This is replacing the original director Rob Letterman. Meanwhile, the film screenplay has reportedly been handled by former Letterman writer Chris Galletta. It has been replaced through a five-person committee that contributed to the first movie’s script.  

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Before premiering Detective Pikachu Legendary hired writer Oren Uziel, who had scripted 22 Jump Street. You will get a  draft of Sonic the Hedgehog, for working on a sequel to the movie. Recently, Uziel told Polygon that though he wrote an outline and screenplay for the movie, he was no longer involved with the film. Krisel and Galletta have been working off Uziel’s draft or starting fresh for now. 

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WPL App: The Ultimate Guide for Fans to Follow the Women’s Premier League 2023

WPL App: The Women’s Premier League 2023 (WPL) is all set to begin on March 4th, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has launched a mobile application for the league. This app is similar to the Indian Premier League (IPL) app, which has been highly successful. With the launch of the WPL app, the BCCI is leaving no stone unturned to make the WPL 2023 a massive success.

Here is everything you need to know about the WPL app and the Women’s Premier League 2023:

When will the WPL 2023 Season Start?

The WPL 2023 season will start on Saturday, March 4.

Which Teams will Compete in the WPL 2023 Season?

Five teams will compete in the WPL 2023 season – Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, and UP Warriorz.

Who will Play in the Opening Match of the WPL 2023 Season?

The Gujarat Giants will host the Mumbai Indians in the opening contest of the WPL 2023 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.

Who is the Most Expensive Player in the WPL Season?

Smriti Mandhana is the most expensive player in the WPL 2023 season, having attracted a price of Rs 3.4 crore from Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Where will the WPL 2023 Season be Played?

The WPL 2023 season will be played at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai and the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.

What is the Per-Match Valuation of a WPL 2023 Match?

A WPL 2023 season match is valued at more than Rs 7 core each.

Where will the WPL 2023 Season get Broadcast?

The WPL 2023 season will be broadcasted on the Sports 18 Network.

What are the App Features of the WPL App?

The WPL app provides a host of features to help fans stay connected to the league. These include:

  • Live updates on match scores, ball-by-ball commentary, and match highlights.
  • In-depth analysis of the league, teams, and players.
  • News and updates on player injuries, transfer rumors, and more.
  • Access to team profiles, player statistics, and team standings.
  • Exclusive interviews with players and coaches.
  • Social media integration to share your favorite moments with friends.

The WPL app is the ultimate guide for fans to follow the Women’s Premier League 2023. With its host of features and live updates, fans can stay connected to the league and never miss a moment of the action. So, download the app today and get ready to witness some exciting cricketing action!

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RCB believes the nation can grow with woman’s equity and ‘Sports for All’ is a step in that direction

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Taking forward the visionary ‘Sports for All’ concept, RCB has made inclusivity and diversity the key to going into the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL). 

It was the natural progression for RCB and Diageo as brands that have adopted diversity and inclusivity as their core values. Diageo held back all investments in overseas teams because we believe in India’s story, and we want to be part of this monumental journey for equal opportunity in Sports. 

The Sports For All — the Female Cricket Strategy is a revolutionary model to ensure increased participation of women at all levels of cricket and contribute to equal opportunity for women and growth in India. And the RCB women’s team is very central to that mission with an investment of 901 Crores for Royal Challengers Bangalore. 

Beyond the field, the RCB thinks that the ‘Sport for All’ philosophy will also create a vibrant work culture and a holistic society. 

“Sports for All” is a roadmap based on critical pillars to ensure cricket becomes a household name and one of the first career choice for young woman in India.   

  1. Build icons: Sports has iconic figures to inspire the next generation and we commit to building icons here at RCB to inspire the upcoming generation of women in India. 
  2. Talent ID: RCB commits to identifying talent from every corner of the country through its Hinterland Scouting System and growing talent from the ground up and giving them an opportunity to showcase their undiscovered, raw talent and be a part of this movement and revolution of sports in India.
  3. Opportunity To Play: RCB will organise many competitions at multiple levels for talents to play and compete. Players from the grassroots will be given the platform to represent and play their style of cricket to mark their presence in the world of cricket. 
  4. Leverage Existing Fan base to make them the driving force to amplify women cricket in India. 

Mr Prathmesh Mishra, Chief Commercial Officer, Diageo India, and Chairman of RCB, said: “Gender inequality is not only a pressing moral and social issue but also a critical economic challenge. Nation can grow if there is gender parity and advancing woman’s equity can add to economic growth. 

Diageo believes it is our responsibility to contribute to nation’s progress. Investing in the women’s team has always been on top of our agenda. We believe it is a core part of our culture of diversity and inclusivity. We have invested 901 Crores to get this team because this mission is really important for this country. We believe India will move if we convert Sports & fitness from hobby to lifestyle and we are committed to this agenda.”

“We are confident that the WPL will go a long way not just in boosting women’s cricket in India but also mark a journey in equal participation of women in society at large. Along with superstars like Smriti Mandhana leading the team that RCB is immensely proud of putting together reflects our commitment and desire to promote women’s cricket and growth of opportunities for women in this country. We are ready for this historic journey which we firmly believe will enhance the future of women’s sports while encouraging equal opportunity for everyone.”  

While “Sports for All” approach is based predominantly on the ethos of building icons, giving more opportunities to women to compete at the highest level and unearthing new talents, there by inspiring the next generation of women cricketers. 

Smriti Mandhana, RCB women’s team captain, said: First of all, I should thank the RCB management for giving me the opportunity to be a part of and lead a legacy team like the RCB. It is an exciting opportunity and at the same time challenging. The WPL is a landmark tournament in the history of women’s cricket, and I hope we all will be inspiring a lot many women to take up the sports through our performance and presence. It’s extremely encouraging for us to see a franchise like RCB to commit to this larger cause of equal participation of women and invest a round sum of money to get a team and contribute to the growth of India.” 

Tata Motors reaches 50 Lakh Cars Milestone

Tata Motors announced a major achievement: the production of five million passenger vehicles (PV). Employees celebrated this historic moment, which is understandable given the journey to this point. The path to success included anticipated market ups and downs with each new product, new technology, and increased customer outreach.

The celebration was especially meaningful because Tata Forever range cars and SUVs were used to form the 50-lakh formation. The achievement demonstrates the popularity of Tata passenger vehicles in India. Without a doubt, each million units produced represents a new chapter in the company’s history.

Tata Motors has been constantly innovating and embracing the future of mobility. This entails developing vehicles that are safer, smarter, and more environmentally friendly in a timely manner. This accomplishment is a testament to the hard work of employees, suppliers, channel partners, the government, and customers.

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All of whom have made significant contributions to Tata Motors’ success in a competitive market. And the road to this point was not without its difficulties. This has been especially true in the last three years. The COVID-19 pandemic was a surprise to which no one was prepared.

Tata Motors’ strong product portfolio and improved consumer connect have contributed to this achievement.

Since producing the first million cars in 2004, the company has increased production to two million in 2010, three million in 2015, and four million in 2020. What’s remarkable is that Tata Motors went from producing four million to five million cars in just three years, which is faster than the previous milestones.

Tata Motors has launched a commemorative campaign for customers and employees to mark this achievement. To commemorate the occasion, dealerships and sales outlets will have special décor with signatory cues. Month-long celebrations are planned for the people who matter – across manufacturing locations and regional offices.

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The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) declares itself in favour of the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes

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ANOCA aligns itself with the position of the International Olympic Committee and its President, Dr Thomas Bach

At the end of the work of the 59th ordinary session of its Executive Committee, the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) in view of the exchanges and the recommendations defended by common agreement between all the participants took the resolution next:

– The members came out unanimously in favor of the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in all international competitions.

The President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa, the Honorable Mustapha Berraf reiterated this position by affirming that ANOCA aligns itself with the position of the International Olympic Committee and its President Dr. Thomas Bach.

It will thus be a question of allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in complete neutrality without any sign of identity in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) declares itself in favour of the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes

ANOCA has given its agreement to reaffirm that politics cannot put pressure on Sport and withdraw from it all its nobility values ​​which revolve around peace, unity and Solidarity.

The work of Nouakchott takes on a historic stamp in this sense and insists on the lifting of the barriers which must exist between politics and sport.

It recalls that the Athletes must in no case pay the heavy price of a conflict whatever it is and wherever it is.

ANOCA wishes with all these wishes that this conflict ends and that the world finds all peace, tranquility and serenity.

This session was held under the chairmanship of the Honorable Mustapha Berraf, President of ANOCA.

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Roberto Firmino to leave Liverpool at the end of 22/23 as a free agent

Roberto Firmino is expected to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, when his contract expires. The player has personally informed Jurgen Klopp of his decision, and will take on a new challenge next season. 

He was offered a new deal by the club, but has rejected their offer after talking to his family. And now, after spending eight years with the club and winning every trophy available to him with the Merseyside club, he will seek a new club to play for as a free agent. 

Roberto Firmino to leave Liverpool as a free agent at the end of the season 

Last year, it was Sadio Mane who left the club. And this time around, Firmino is the one leaving the club. The fabled trio of Salah, Mane and Firmino has now become history as the club seeks to build a new project with new players.  

The Brazilian has struggled with injuries this season, which have limited his appearances. But over the last 15 years, he established himself as a vital player in Klopp’s setup which helped him establish the club as a powerhouse in England and Europe. 

Roberto Firmino has not started for the team since November, in spite of having a remarkable start to the season. He also surprisingly missed out on a call-up to the Brazil national team for the 2022 World Cup. And since then, things haven’t been the same for the 31-year-old. 

It now remains to be seen which club lines up to sign Firmino, given his experience at the highest level and his versatility in attack. 

MO Alts publishes My Way 3.0 to celebrate the inspiring stories of 23 distinguished entrepreneurs building 11 disruptive companies

Motilal Oswal Alternates (MO Alts) publishes the third book of its My Way series – My Way 3.0. This book narrates the origin stories of 23 distinguished entrepreneurs building 11 disruptive companies, and their aspirations for the future. The genesis of My Way series was in the realization that usually a select few large businesses enjoy the spotlight of media and consequently the public at large. However, given India’s massive size and scale, there are several tremendously inspiring stories about businesses that are on their path to greatness with solid foundations and unwavering corporate values. The stories also underline what it took and what it continues to take for these companies to create value and leave behind a legacy.

The book also captures the genesis of MO Alts, and how it emerged as a differentiated mid-market fund in a relatively short time and scaled-up. The 11 companies covered in this book are the ones in which MO Alts invested through its India Business Excellence Fund III.

Raamdeo Agrawal, Chairman, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd said “Our Private Equity business was founded with a vision to become the most respected mid-market focused alternate asset manager in India. Right from inception, MO Alts was conceptualized as a PE firm that was for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, with a mission to partner with high quality businesses and founders. India is poised for unprecedented growth over the next couple of decades, and we need to encourage and celebrate our entrepreneurs to make sure that this opportunity is capitalized on.”

Vishal Tulsyan, CEO & Managing Director, MO Alts said “At MO Alts our investing philosophy is rooted in backing not just the right business model but also the right entrepreneur. What we look for in people are mainly four things – integrity and competence; skills to build a large organization; passion and hunger; and grace, which means having a mind-set of choosing the right thing to do for every stakeholder.”

“Given, our focus on founder selection, we felt it was important that we showcase and celebrate those who chose to partner with us. MO Alts believes that good quality companies and promoters have multiple sources of funds and many options at their disposal. We aim to add value in many other ways than just providing capital.”

MO Alts publishes My Way 3.0 to celebrate the inspiring stories of 23 distinguished entrepreneurs building 11 disruptive companies

image006 MO Alts publishes My Way 3.0 to celebrate the inspiring stories of 23 distinguished entrepreneurs building 11 disruptive companies

Once MO Alts becomes part of a company, it seeks to work in partnership with the entrepreneur to ensure that the full might of its network and experience is at their disposal to leverage. Building the right team, empowering them, and aligning them with the larger vision is the only way to build a lasting and scalable organization. MO Alts helps its portfolio companies to see the value of taking everyone along, and making the larger team a partner in the success story.

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