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Amazon’s Kindle launches unlimited reading
New Delhi: In good news for book lovers, Amazon announced the launch of Kindle Unlimited in India on Wednesday. The offer allows customers to access books from over one million Kindle books for Rs.199 per month.
“With Kindle Unlimited, we are making reading more accessible than ever. For less than the average price of one hardcover bestseller, we’ve made the best digital library in the world available to every corner of India,” said Sanjeev Jha, director of Kindle Content.
Readers can access books across genres of literature, fiction, health, productivity, business and economics, biographies and children’s books.
“Whether you like thrillers, romance novels, sci-fi or children’s books, with Kindle Unlimited, everyone will have the chance to discover not only well-established but also new authors of every genre,” Jha said.
Amazon is also offering the first month of subscription at Rs.99 from Wednesday till September 30. Customers also have the option of signing up for six months for Rs.999 or 12 months for Rs.1,799.
Some of the titles include Chetan Bhagat’s “Half girlfriend”, “Making India Awesome”, “Immortals of Meluha” by Amish, “The One You Cannot Have” by Preeti Shenoy, “Daily Inspiration from the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari” by Robin Sharma, “War Brides” by Helen Bryan, “All I Need Is You” by Julia London, “Stay Hungry Stay Foolish” by Rashmi Bansal, and “13 Steps to Bloody Good Luck” by Ashwin Sanghi.
Readers can access the books across Kindle devices and free Kindle reading apps for iPhone, iPad, Android tablets and phones, PC and Mac.
From the Kindle Exclusives, readers can choose new releases and bestsellers such as “How Sachin Destroyed My Life” by Vikram Sathaye, “Love Lasts Forever: Only If You Don’t Marry Your Love” by Vikrant Khanna and “Mango Chutney: An Anthology of Tasteful Short Fiction”.
In the Short Reads section, readers can select from books that are 100 pages or less, including Kindle Singles from popular authors like Stephen King and Susan Hill.
Customers can access other popular Kindle features like Whispersync, Popular Highlights, X-Ray and customer reviews.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.