Workshop on ‘Towards an Ecological landscape’ at BNCA
Pune’s Bhanuben Nanavati College of Architecture for Women is organizing a two-day workshop (21st and 22nd September) on Ecological landscapes. The workshop is being organized through efforts of BNCA’s Principle Dr. Anurag Kashyap. This is the third workshop in the series. This year’s theme examines ecological protection and conservation through people’s participation. The workshop will be conducted by professionals and activists from various fields like ecology, wildlife protection, archaeology, town planning, anthropology and sociology. Landscape Architect Akshay Kaul who has worked extensively in Kashmir valley and Senior landscape architect Varsha Gavandi will be the keynote speakers. Those willing to participate in the workshop should contact Dr. Swati Sahasrabudhe, Head, Department of Landscape Architecture at BNCA on 9850986751 (M)
Axis Bank launches MAGNUS credit card
Axis Bank, India’s third-largest private sector bank, launches ‘Magnus Credit Card’, targeting the affluent/HNI customers. This card has been curated with premium and best-in-industry offers spread across all aspects of lifestyle – travel, stay, dining, movies and wellness. It will be available to both- Axis Bank & Non- Axis Bank customers. Since this card has been specially designed to cater to the needs of the upwardly mobile customer, the insights show that ‘Travel’ as a category is a key component. Therefore, the exclusive offers of this product include a complimentary flight ticket every year, airport concierge services (upto eight annually)- which gives customers a seamless air travel experience with any airline of their choice. Customers availing the concierge services would be greeted at the airport by authorized agents, get themselves fast- tracked through the check-in, security and immigration processes and travel care-free with the porter & buggy services. This is the only product to provide such unique offerings at this price range. The card also has a distinctive design that stands out – vertical, classy and de-cluttered with minimum verbiage.
Godrej Locks unveils advanced digital locks range – Advantis
Godrej Locks, manufacturer of innovative locking devices, announced the launch of a revolutionary locking solution – ‘Advantis’ whichis a technologically advanced digital locks range that brings home safety at one’s fingertips. The range comprises four variants – Advantis Revolution, Advantis Technosure, Advantis Rimtronic and Advantis Crystal. The Advantis range of locks is high in its style quotient and is packed with space-age features which are simple to use. A door can be opened with a single touch as Advantis comes with a 360-degree fingerprint sensor along with a touch screen. This system provides the highest level of security as everyone’s fingerprint is unique. Through the Advantis range, one can have 4 unique passwords for different members of up to 4- 12 digits. In case of emergency, the lock can be opened with a mechanical key. Advantis is the high-tech lock that works well for everyone, be it kids or elders. The locks are priced between Rs 25000 and Rs 43000.
Tata Power announces the National School Contest ‘Challenge of Climate Change’
Private power producer Tata Power has announced ‘Challenge of Climate Change‘, a school competition to attract bright and powerful ideas for a better earth. The national-level competition for all students of 4th to 12th class in India that will be conducted under the aegis of Tata Power Club Enerji, will be accepting blogs, videos and poster ideas which will not only help understand the challenge of climate change but also provide solutions that can be emulated for wider success across the country. It will have nine distinct heads for solution submissions that includes ideas to bring behavioral changes, clean commuting, sustainable food ecosystem, support climate change victims, energy conservation, and green energy, waste-to-wealth ideas, creating green spaces and supporting energy-conserving sharing economy. Students can submit their entries as a team or in individual capacity by October 30, 2019 by visiting http://www.clubenerji.com/betterearth.aspx. The winners of this contest will be announced on October 20, 2019.
