AXIS THOUGHT FACTORY & INNOVATION LAB

A new wave and a new hope have finally swept the Indo-International market. Axis Bank, one of the largest Banking private sectors in India has undergone a major collaboration with Amazon Internet Services, Visa and Oversea- Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC).This tie-up has been established as a Start-up accelerator in the country called: Thought Factory.

What does Thought Factory actually signify? It is a platform for on boarding Start-ups. These Start-ups will be from any sector including conglomerations of finance, technology, pharmaceutical, retail, garments and Health-Care. The main focus is on what these companies would exactly do. They will be implementing and virtualising the imaginative concepts into real. The first batch of start-ups will invent experiments and cases related to the artificial intelligence, block chain, robotics, instrumentation and data-analytics. All this probably signifies that Banking would not be limited to Debit or Credit alone. But a progressive and an enigmatic environment would be placed before the Customer. This would ensure that the common masses become a part of innovation in Finance and Technology.

The voice of the common man will not be left unheard. As per the reality, the Indian Contingent still lags behind several developed economies in terms of what is called a probable and ecstatic Fin-Tech. No country can progress without acknowledging its masses. It’s not that we have failed as a good economy but that boom still awaits us. The boom which changed the fate of surreal American economy.

The Silicon-City Bengaluru would be the blender of this magnificent opportunity where the Start-ups would be scrutinized deeply to avail the best out of them. Monitoring Sessions from industrialists, the learned and Leaders would enhance their quality. This may also include boot-camps, leadership talks, mentoring and architect sessions. The total implication is that its high time for the big change when the en-masse gets properly involved. Not just Paper-work but real implications. Thoughts touching the reality. The entire accelerator program will be under the provision of Axis bank aided by AWS(Amazon Web Services). Visa,as always the motto it abides by, will be triggering digital commerce solutions for the Urban as well as the rural. OCBC will be benefiting the collaboration by aiding in the FIN-Tech unit along with mentoring and knowledge sharing.

The thought-factory is certainly not only aiming for banking profits but also a deeper engagement with the society. Also, it has dramatically changed the role of start-ups in our country. As AXIS BANK has initiated this wonderful program, its efforts are really applaud able. Investment, banking and Customer-related Solutions would be surely on the Go. Disruptive Solution will be soon headed at and what more would be better.


Thought Factory has dramatically ensured that the fate of Indian Economy will now no longer be concealed behind the dark scepter of Recession, lack of ideas, motivation or funds.
Kudos to #AxisThoughtFactory.

Lets check video featuring Axis bank Exec Director & CIO, introducing the Thought Factory and inviting startups and entrepreneurs to come and join.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apdBhw91oYY

My Experience in #FunWithU Vodafone

Vodafone – a name which appeals to India’s youth by default has launched its new segment. It is so exciting to hear such news because it comes as boon for younger generation. Oh, you are wondering what I am talking about? Well, your excitement is worth the news I am going to tell you now. Guessing? Yes, you are right Vodafone has launched Vodafone U which is designed especially for young Indians. It is the first company to take such promising and exciting initiative which 200 million youth of India truly deserves.

I am residing at Bangalore which is an IT hub; here from vehicles to network, everything is fast paced. The one thing I need as a college going student is connectivity among my friends without any hamper or problems. Looking at this launch from Vodafone, I know this problem will be enervated. As it is, Vodafone is an awesome network providing coverage from underground to between buildings. Now with this youth centric app, life will never be easier to connect to the world!
With this offer, it would be icing on the cake and it would take customer journey with Vodafone brand to new heights. They are taking care of their customers with such desire and agility such that everyone will fall into their lovable boat of telecom operator journey.

Vodafone U allows the socially connected, tech savvy and demanding youth to be Connected, Enabled and Entertained. It will be digitally available and accessible via mobile. Vodafone U is therefore designed to create a unique relationship between them and their mobile in a seamless and enriching way. The company has identified 18-24 years age segment as a key a target audience and the new product attempts to meet their needs in a holistic way.
It offers variety of services from data to calling. Through the My Vodafone app this segment will be able to download songs for free and register three buddies for special tariffs. The app will also allow them to segment and choose their data consumption pattern (by night and day) and pay accordingly for it. And if they run out of data, they can get a data credit of 60 MB which will be debited when they next top up their account. The company is offering special night allowance to youngsters to browse the internet.

The offer has made the Vodafone a legend and this is the best thing about Vodafone: They Think About Their Customers First! I am proud to be part of this wonderful company. It is a customer company and continues doing such wonderful things. Hey new customers reading this blog – Switch to Vodafone and experience awesomeness. Existing customers – You are already experiencing it ;)
Vodafone U: A Big Thank You for this ‘U’ and for bringing the three awesome fun celebrities together – Kanan Gill, Raftaar and The Viral Fever in this damn cool video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcnJbtLpGTs .
We love you. Continue doing what you are doing . I am truly having #FunWithU !

How I Got Cheated From Amazon for Trusting Them

So I, Kamlesh Neema ordered a Gold coin worth Rs.138,852.00 from Amazon.in . To my surprise, all I got was an Empty Box. Yes, an EMPTY BOX! The shipment was poorly packed like it had some clothes inside and nothing like it had stuff worth more than a Lakh. On the day of delivery of the product I received an SMS with the name and mobile no. of the delivery personnel. But to my surprise somebody else came to deliver it which is never the case from Amazon or any other e-Commerce site. They have integrated employee ID's. So if you receive an SMS saying that X will deliver your parcel, it is very very unlikely that Y will deliver your parcel, if incase he will always be accompanied by X .

Looking at the packaging, my friend decided to open the parcel right in front of the delivery person. Just when he was about to take the box out, the delivery personnel ran away. Seeing anything fishy ? All this happened on Feb,26.

Since then there has been an array of emails where even an A to Z claim has been filed against the seller. For those who dont know, A to Z claim is , "We want you to buy with confidence anytime you make a purchase on the Amazon.in website; that's why we guarantee purchases from sellers when payment is made via the Amazon.in website. The condition of the item you buy and its timely delivery are guaranteed under the Amazon A-to-Z Guarantee." When a buyer files this claim, the seller is answerable and needs to give a firm reply else there will be legal proceedings against the seller.

This is the reply from the seller after which he stopped replying.

"Dear Mr. Neema,

Greetings for the day!!!

I would like to inform you that we are a reputed company since 1832 and all our orders are packed under surveillance. Also before packaging we do Quality check thrice, then only we dispatch the product.

We have checked the video and see that we have dispatch the product P.N.Gadgil Jewellers BIS Hallmarked 5 gm, 24k (995), Plain Gold Coin(9 Coins). We have also shared the video with Amazon team.

As you've raised an A-Z claim with Amazon and still under review. So I would request you to please contact Amazon as they will help you with the details.

Regards,

PNG Team"

This is what followed later

Me:hmm what i do already its long time

u guys gave me 17 -march date

but still no resolution

Amazon:I can see that a ticket has been locked and a mail was shared that is have shared the details with the concerned team & i have raised the ticket for the same, The ticket ID : 0074983920, i request you to kindly wait for 3 business days to get a reply in this issue.

I can see that mail was forwarded on Friday 18 March 2016 11:21 AM (IST)

I can completely understand. If that happened to me, I'd be really upset too. I can imagine how Disappointment that must be.However we need a chance to resolve it for you I hope you understand that team is already working for you

We need your trust and support to make it right for you

Me:how much time i have to w8 ,every time when i ask u guys saud 3 more days

its too big amoount for me ,so much upset

Amazon:If you want I can check it again so that I can look into it for next 24 hours so that you don't have to panic and it get resolved as soon as possible

Me:yess plzz do it

Amazon:Sure kamlesh I will check it again for you

Please allow me a moment t o create note for you as well

Me:hmm thanks sure

Amazon:Thank you for waiting

I have created a note also I wil check it again

Will

Me:hmm plzz make it possible asap

Amazon:Please do not worry I am here for you and will check it again

Me:i am so panic because of this hope u undersatnd my situation

Amazon:I can understand your concern however we wil try our best to get it resolved as soon as possible

I would feel the same if I had been at your place. We are here for you so we need to work according to your comfort.

If I relate it to myself I can completely understand how disappointing and annoying the situation can be when something like this happens but believe us it was never our intention.

However we will try our best to get it resolved as soon as possible

Me:i only trust amazon thats why i order this big amount

and i shocked when i saw empty box

coz i never expect like this

Amazon:I know it is not acceptable form your side as from our so many competing others you have chosen us to get your order which is an appreciation for us, but this kind of service will affect our image and force you not to choose again.

Be assure that this kind of behavior will not be tolerated as it causes inconvenience to our precious customer which directly affect our image and affect the perception in customers mind with respect to us. I will try my best to change your experience with us in a better way.

Me:hmm can u tell me the date when will i got refund

as its alredy long time

Amazon:As I can see a ticket was raised on 18th and requested for 3 business days please allow us this time to resolve it for you I don't want to set the wrong expectations because it creates an issue later. We are here to help you so whatever is in my hand, I would definitely for you.

Me:hmm oki plzz look into this ,thanks for helping me.

Its 10th of May,2016. 3 months almost and yet Amazon has done nothing about it. I truly think , there was something fishy with the Amazon Transportation Services. This matter would be going to the court soon !

Do Share this Article as much as you can , so that people are atleast aware of what these e-Commerce companies are upto.

How India is catching up to the Futsal Trend

                                              Futsal Trend Reflection (Indiamart.com)

There is a new, exciting, awesome, sexy team sport which is on the way here to India. Futsal – a new, fast form of football is in India and oh Boy, it is here to stay!!! Without a doubt, I can say that Futsal in India is getting popularized and it is on the verge of positive trajectory.

To those who are wondering what Futsal is, it is a variant of  football that is played on a smaller pitch and mainly played indoors. Futsal is played between two teams each with five players. The game is played on a hard court surface delimited by lines, walls and boards. Governed by the Futsal Association of India, this modified version of football is much quicker than the original and with fewer players as well.

Recently, India joined the growing popularity of five-a-side football with the launch of Futsal friendly competition. There are many futsal championships hosted in India mainly in Bangalore, Mumbai, Kochi, Jaipur and Kolkata. To support this growing passion, Indian team was placed third at the Asia Cup that took place in Malaysia. Beat that!

Being a sport that has the second largest fan following after cricket, football’s variant Futsal, is very thrilling and is quite fast paced with a great fan following. The youth is now treating this game as a new born child taking care of it at each and every step of its journey into becoming one of the most loved game in India.

Chennai now has a group of youngsters, who are in their early twenties, who have been friends from school who have created history by establishing first ‘rooftop futsal’ facility in Kilpauk. This facility is built similar to the one in Wembley, London. It has been named after the game’s original name from Brazil and Uruguay “Tiki-Taka”.

Former ‘FIFA player of the world’ Luis Figo will be in India to explore business opportunities which includes launching his own football academy here. He has already opened 14 centers in China and if everything goes well India will be on the same road. This will conduce the fact that India will be and should be the next big thing in the world of Futsal.

Centers are being setup, encouraging youngsters of India towards this exciting sport. It will also be useful for school kids who want to grow into football.

It is time for us Indians to welcome this sport which will help us make a permanent mark on the world in field of this sport. Go Futsal! We will support you all the way! You are here to stay!