ACT Fibernet Collaborates with Amazon Prime to Offer Prime Lite Benefits to Consumers

ACT Fibernet Collaborates with Amazon Prime to Offer Prime Lite Benefits to Consumers

 

Chennai, 2025: Combining fast internet with the best of entertainment, shipping and shopping benefits, ACT Fibernet, India’s prominent wired Internet Service Provider, has partnered with Amazon Prime to launch new Prime Lite plans, delivering unparalleled value. 

These new plans provide customers with seamless, high-speed internet coupled with unlimited access to premium entertainment through Prime Video. With Prime Lite subscriptions, members can enjoy unparalleled entertainment from Prime Video’s extensive library of award-winning and blockbuster Indian and international Originals, TV shows, movies, and more, on a single device of their choice, in HD quality. Prime members also enjoy benefits like free unlimited Same-Day/Next-Day delivery, special access to everyday Prime offers, exclusive access to shopping events like Prime Day, and early access to Amazon Great Indian Festival. 

With these new plans, customers will continue to enjoy Amazon Prime for as long as they stay subscribed to the eligible ACT plan. 

Naveen Nahar, ACT, VP, head of brands, content and partnerships, “At ACT Fibernet, our brand promise is simple — Feel the Advantage. It’s about going beyond fast internet to deliver real, everyday value to our customers. With the launch of Amazon Prime Lite on our platform, we’re giving our users the best of entertainment, shopping, and convenience — all in one seamless experience. Whether its world class shows, free express deliveries, or early access to deals, this partnership ensures our customers don’t just stay connected, they stay ahead.” 

“At Prime Video, we remain committed to offering easy and convenient access to our much-loved Originals, movies, series, and more to customers across India,” said Shilangi Mukherji, Director & Head, SVOD Business, Prime Video, India. “This strategic collaboration with ACT Fibernet not only simplifies access to Prime Video's extensive content selection but also delivers other shopping & shipping benefits of Prime Lite, like unlimited free ‘Same-day/Next-Day’ delivery across millions of products, early access to exclusive deals, and much more."

The new plans are available to all ACT customers - both new and existing - who subscribe for 6 months or longer.

Below is a list of cities and their corresponding starting rates for Prime Lite with ACT Plans:

S.No	City	ACT x Amazon Plans Starting from:
1	Delhi	₹ 700
2	Jaipur	₹ 699
3	Lucknow	₹ 699
4	Ahmedabad	₹ 699
5	Hyderabad	₹ 798
6	Andhra Pradesh	₹ 778
7	Pune	₹ 998
8	Hosur	₹ 999
9	Tumkur	₹ 999
10	Tamil Nadu	₹ 749
11	Bangalore	₹ 949
12	Warangal	₹ 789
13	Ghaziabad	₹ 700

 

About ACT Fibernet

ACT Fibernet is one of India’s largest wired ISPs, headquartered in Bengaluru, with operations in 30+ cities and serving 2.4 million customers. Known for its reliable and high-speed internet connections, ACT Fibernet caters to a diverse range of customer needs. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, ACT Fibernet provides excellent customer support and a seamless user experience. 

The company offers a wide range of plans to suit various budgets and usage requirements. For more information, please visit www.actcorp.in

 

About Prime Video

Prime Video is a one-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one application available across several devices. On Prime Video, customers can find their favourite Indian and international original series, movies, TV shows, and more, across multiple languages – including Indian-produced Original series like Paatal Lok, The Traitors, Panchayat, Dupahiya, Mirzapur, Farzi, The Family Man, Khauf, Dhootha, Jubilee, Dahaad, Citadel: Honey Bunny, Made in Heaven, Suzhal – The Vortex, Inspector Rishi, Poacher, Indian Police Force, Four More Shots Please!, Rainbow Rishta, Wedding.con; Original movies like The Mehta Boys, Maja Ma, Ammu, Mast Mein Rehne Ka; popular global Originals like Citadel, The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, Citadel: Diana, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, The Wheel of Time, Road House, The Idea of You; some of the biggest post-theatrical films; direct-to-service films such as Shershaah, Soorarai Pottru, Sardar Udham, Bawaal, Gehraiyaan, Jai Bhim, Jalsa, Sherni, Narappa, Sarpatta Parambarai, Kuruthi, Joji, Malik, Pippa, #HOME, Sharmajee Ki Beti, Girls Will Be Girls and many more of such titles. Additionally, Prime Video’s video entertainment marketplace, offers customers programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Lionsgate Play, Discovery+ Crunchyroll, BBC Player, Sony Pictures – Stream, MGM+, FanCode, Chaupal, Manorama Max, Eros Now, Hoichoi, Anime Times, to name a few, via Prime Video add-on-subscriptions, as well as the option to rent movies, regardless of whether customers have a Prime membership or not. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favourite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. For more info visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.

Press Release - Inaugural Archer Amish Award Winner Announced at IGF London 2025

18 April 2025, London: Dr. Shalini Mullick was announced the inaugural winner of the IGF Archer Amish Award for Storytellers, presented in partnership with The House of Abhinandan Lodha, at a special ceremony on Day 1 of IGF London at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre.

 

Her acclaimed book, The Way Home, was selected as the standout work for its moving and relatable exploration of grief, identity, and healing. The novel tells the story of three millennials seeking refuge in Goa as they navigate personal demons, ultimately discovering strength in friendship and self-discovery.

 

Presenting the award, the Rt Hon Lisa Nandy, UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, emphasised the award's wider cultural significance: “People-to-people connections are incredibly important for us. At the global stage, we are finding multiple ways of dividing ourselves. The world is fracturing and polarising, and there is a desperate need for governments that will take a lead in transcending these barriers. That is what PM Modi and PM Keir Starmer have committed to do.”

 

Dr. Mullick received a cash prize of $25,000, one of the biggest for fiction globally and alongside the ranks of some of the world’s top literary prizes.

 

Launched at IGF London 2024, the IGF Archer Amish Award for Storytellers is a first-of-its-kind honour celebrating contemporary Indian fiction that reflects the complexity, diversity, and dynamism of modern India. Created in collaboration with bestselling authors Jeffrey Archer (Kane and Abel, Clifton Chronicles) and Amish Tripathi (The Shiva Trilogy, Ram Chandra Series), the award is a testament to IGF’s belief that culture is not just soft power, but a superpower capable of shaping global narratives, deepening international relationships, and driving the next chapter of UK-India collaboration.

 

In an inspiring celebration of storytelling, both Archer and Tripathi reflected on why stories and those who tell them matter. Lord Jeffrey Archer said: “One of the problems that writers have is that Storytellers do not win awards. But I challenge you to count the number of Nobel Prize winners you know and have read about. It’s the storytellers that people read.”

 

Amish Tripathi added: “The job of a storyteller is to grab attention and not let it fade. Steve Jobs said that the powerful job in this world is that of a storyteller. It is not just authors who are storytellers; readers are also good storytellers. You must be a storyteller because it is critical to grab attention and communicate.”

 

Founder and Chairman of IGF, Manoj Ladwa said: “At IGF, we've always believed in the power of ideas to connect worlds — across innovation, inclusion, and international collaboration. But at the heart of every great idea is a story. The IGF Archer Amish Award is our way of bringing untold Indian stories to light, giving them the global platform they deserve, and reminding the world that literature, too, is a force that shapes nations.”

 

Abhinandan Lodha, Founder, The House of Abhinandan Lodha, said: "At The House of Abhinandan Lodha, India’s leading branded land developer, we pick land not just for its economic value, but for its cultural soul — places tied to spirituality, heritage, and aspiration. We’re proud to support the IGF Archer Amish Award for Storytellers, because we believe India’s true richness lies not just in what we build — but in what we remember, and what we pass on – A legacy of stories.”

 

The 2025 finalists were:

• Nitya Neelakanthan, Navapashanam – The Quest for the Nine Magical Poisons
• Yogesh Pandey, The Kill Switch
• Dr. Shalini Mullick, The Way Home (Winner)

 

The announcement was the highlight of Day 1 of IGF’s flagship event in the United Kingdom. With over 100+ speakers, 1000 participants, and events across iconic venues in London, IGF London 2025 encompasses a spectrum of topics - from technology and trade to culture and commerce. This year’s edition marks a powerful milestone - a decade since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark 2015 visit to the UK, and the two nations have finalised the long-awaited Free Trade Agreement. IGF London is the first major international platform to celebrate and analyse this historic achievement, unlock new opportunities that emerge from its conclusion, and shape the next phase of UK-India collaboration.

 

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Press Release- "ASSOCHAM–Odisha State Development Council and Primus Partners Launch Landmark Report on AI-Driven Manufacturing at Odisha Manufacturing Conclave 2025"

 ASSOCHAM–Odisha State Development Council and Primus Partners Launch Landmark Report on AI-Driven Manufacturing at Odisha Manufacturing Conclave 2025 

National | 18th June 2025 

The ASSOCHAM–Odisha State Development Council, in collaboration with strategy consulting firm Primus Partners, released a pioneering report titled “AI-Driven Manufacturing: Innovation, Efficiency & Sustainable Growth” at the Odisha Manufacturing Conclave 2025. 

The report provides an all-inclusive analysis of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the manufacturing sector globally and in India, enhancing productivity, operational efficiency, sustainability, and resilience across key industries such as steel, mining, green energy, logistics, and infrastructure. 

Key Highlights of the Report: 

• ● Sectoral transformation: Real-world case studies from Odisha and beyond on how AI is driving predictive maintenance, quality control, smart logistics, and intelligent automation. 
  
• ● Odisha at the forefront: The state’s AI-first approach, including the Odisha AI Policy 2025 and the Odisha AI Mission, positions it as a national model for AI integration across core industrial sectors. 
  
• ● Global competitiveness through ESG:AI’s role in enabling responsible manufacturing—reducing emissions, optimizing energy use, and ensuring regulatory compliance. 
  
• ● Public-private partnerships: A call to strengthen collaboration between government, industry, academia, and startups to foster scalable and ethical AI deployment. 
  
• ● Future-ready workforce: Strategic emphasis on AI-integrated skilling and capacity building, particularly in MSME clusters and technical institutions. 
  

The Odisha Manufacturing Conclave 2025served as the official launch platform for the report, bringing together senior government officials, industry leaders, policy experts, innovators, and academic institutions. The event facilitated high-level dialogue on India’s readiness to embrace AI-led industrial transformation, with Odisha showcased as a key accelerator in driving intelligent, inclusive, and sustainable manufacturing. 

AI is not just optimizing manufacturing—it’s redefining it. Globally, AI-driven factories have achieved up to 40% productivity gains and 90% defect detection accuracy. As India embraces Industry 4.0, Odisha stands uniquely positioned with 41.2 MTPA steel capacity, 55% of India’s iron ore output, and a robust digital ecosystem. This report outlines how Odisha can lead India’s AI-led industrial leap, balancing innovation with sustainability and making ‘Made in India’ globally competitive and future-ready,” said Mr. Pankaj Lochan Mohanty, Chairman, Odisha State Development Council, ASSOCHAM. 

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“Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping global manufacturing, with over 80% of manufacturers already adopting AI across operations. Studies show AI can reduce defects by 66%, cut material costs by 12.5%, and speed up production cycles by 20%. Odisha, with its proactive AI policy and sectoral pilots, is leading from the front. The state’s industrial base, combined with digital readiness, presents a compelling opportunity to create globally competitive, ESG-aligned manufacturing hubs. This report offers a practical roadmap to harness AI for economic growth, sustainability, and resilience—especially for MSMEs, which stand to gain the most from targeted skilling, infrastructure support, and innovation partnerships,” added Mr. Kanishk Maheshwari, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Primus Partners. 

As India charts its course through the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Odisha’s proactive policies, sectoral strengths, and digital ambition position it as a frontrunner in shaping the future of smart manufacturing. The insights and recommendations in the report aim to guide stakeholders across the ecosystem in building a resilient, tech-enabled, and globally competitive manufacturing landscape. 

About Primus Partners 

Primus Partners is a leading advisory firm dedicated to providing strategic insights across policy, technology and economic sectors. Established by seasoned industry leaders with extensive experience in global organizations, the firm comprises a team of 250+ consultants and additional advisors. With a strong presence across multiple cities in India, Dubai, the UAE, KSA, and the USA, Primus Partners has successfully executed projects across Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. For more information, visit: www.primuspartners.in.

Press release: Solitaire Launches R-Series Interactive Flat Panels in 98”&110” Sizes: Bigger Screens for Bolder Impact in Classrooms & Conference Rooms

Solitaire Launches R-Series Interactive Flat Panels in 98” & 110” Sizes: Bigger Screens for Bolder Impact in Classrooms & Conference Rooms

~Built for scale, engineered for clarity — the new R-Series Interactive Flat Panels are designed to deliver immersive learning and collaboration experiences in large-format educational and corporate environments~

Noida, India – 18th June’25 – Solitaire, one of India’s fastest-growing interactive Flat Panel display brands, today announced the launch of its largest and most powerful interactive displays -the Solitaire R-Series 98” and 110” Interactive Flat Panels. Designed for immersive collaboration and transformative classroom and corporate experiences, these state-of-the-art panels set a new benchmark in digital engagement.

The Solitaire R-Series is a high-performance Octa-Core ARM Cortex-A55 processor, paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM, running on the latest Android 14.0 for unmatched responsiveness and smooth multitasking. Whether in lecture halls, executive boardrooms, or innovation labs, the R-Series is engineered to deliver a fluid, intuitive user experience.

“With the launch of the Solitaire R-Series 98” and 110” Interactive Flat Panels, we are redefining what large-format interactive technology can do,” said Dr. Ramya Chatterjee, Chief of Solitaire Brand Business and CEO & Director of Prointek Global Innovation Pvt. Ltd. “These panels represent our commitment to creating intelligent, robust, and future-ready solutions that empower professionals and educators to collaborate seamlessly across physical and virtual spaces.”

Key Features That Define the Future of Interaction: Zero Bonding Technology for ultra-precise touch response — supports up to 20-point multitouch (Android) and 40-point multitouch (Windows), Multi-screen gesture control, annotation with multiple pens, smart gestures for erasing, zooming, and content manipulation, 4K UHD resolution (3840 × 2160) with AG & AF toughened glass for durability and crystal-clear visuals, 48MP built-in camera and 8-array microphone system for lifelike video conferencing, Unique cavity acoustic design with powerful 20Wx2 plus 20W built-in sub-woofer for rich, wide sound distribution, NFC for secure access, QR Code Content Sharing for instant, wireless collaboration.

The Solitaire R-Series is more than just a display - it's a complete ecosystem for communication, innovation, and engagement. From classrooms to large venue meetings/conferences, it brings people, content, and ideas together like never before.

About the brand:

SOLITAIRE (www.solitairetech.in), proudly owned by Supertron Electronics, is a leading Indian brand specializing in Interactive Flat Panels (IFPDs), Unified Communication (UC) products, and collaboration accessories. With a mission to revolutionize how information is shared, absorbed, and experienced, Solitaire is redefining engagement across classrooms, meeting rooms, and hybrid workspaces. Recognized as a disruptive force in interactive technology, Solitaire focuses on two key domains: Education, through large-scale Smart Classroom and ICT initiatives for government schools

The Ashok Celebrates Yoga Week with a Satvik Menu for Mind-Body Wellness...

The Ashok, New Delhi Celebrates International Yoga Day with a Wholesome and

Flavourful Satvik Menu at The Samavar

New Delhi, 18th June 2025: To celebrate International Yoga Day, The Ashok — the iconic hotel

under India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) — presents a special menu that blends

the Indian philosophy of wholesome, seasonal eating with new-age and global ingredients,

offering nourishment for the mind, body, and soul. Available all week long, till 21st June 2025,

this limited-time menu is being served at The Samavar, the elegant and spacious coffee shop at

The Ashok, from 12 pm to 11 pm daily.

Rooted in the spirit of yoga and mindful living, this thoughtfully curated menu celebrates

wholesomeness, balance, and seasonal freshness, while embracing global ingredients for a

modern, nourishing twist. Whether you're a wellness enthusiast, a clean eater, or simply curious

about new tastes, it’s a flavourful culinary journey that bridges the past and present.

What’s on the plate?

From vibrant juices to protein-rich meals and guilt-free desserts, every dish is made to

complement the yogic lifestyle:

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Jivan Ras – A refreshing, chilled blend of cucumber, spinach, beetroot and mint

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Millet & Quinoa Salad – A superfood mix with olives, cherry tomatoes and a zingy

dressing

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Tofu Scramble with Sautéed Veggies – Comforting, wholesome, and entirely

plant-based

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AIO Salad with BalsamicSS – A colourful mix of chickpeas, veggies, and seeds with

balsamic mustard

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Blueberry Smoothie – A light yet indulgent end to your wholesome meal

For those looking to align their plate with their practice, this is more than a meal — it’s a mindful

culinary experience, served in one of New Delhi’s most serene and historic spaces of The

Ashok, Chanakyapuri.

For media queries, interviews, or experiential coverage:

Aashi Chaturvedi, PR Lead, Maxposure

+91 98712 10640, aashi@maxposuremedia.com

The Aamlicious Festival has been extended — One last mango hurrah before the season ends!

The Aamlicious Festival has been extended — One last mango hurrah before the season ends!

We’re not saying goodbye to mango just yet! By popular demand, Khandani Rajdhani is extending its beloved Aamlicious Festival because the love for mango runs deep, and summer deserves one last golden celebration.

Before the king of fruits bids adieu, join us on Tuesday, 17th June 2025, for an unlimited indulgence of aamras and mango-laced favourites at just ₹399 + taxes.

From the first bite to the final spoonful, the Aamlicious Thali is a royal celebration featuring a rotational menu with delights like Potli Kachori, Khaman Dhokla, Paneer Maharani, Jodhpuri Gatta, and more — all made with the freshest ingredients, cooked to perfection, and served with the care.

This encore is our way of honouring the guests who make every thali a royal affair.

Make it a mango moment to remember. Head to your nearest Khandani Rajdhani and savour the final flourish of the season’s sweetest chapter.

What: Aamlicious Festival Extended + Unlimited Aamras
Where: All Khandani Rajdhani outlets across India
Time: 12.00 to 4.00pm (lunch), 7.00pm to 11.00pm(dinner)
Price: ₹399 + taxes