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‘Freedom 251’ makers launch cheapest HD LED TV, six new phones
New Delhi : Announcing that the most-awaited “Freedom 251” smartphone priced at less than $4 will go out for delivery from Friday, Noida-based Ringing Bells Pvt Ltd on Thursday also launched a 31.5-inch HD LED TV, four feature phones, two smartphones and three power banks at a packed event in the capital.
While the HD LED TV is available for Rs 9,900, the four feature phones are available under the names of Hit (699), King (Rs 899), Boss (Rs 999) and Raja (Rs 1099).
The two smartphones — Elegant 3G and Elegant 4G — are available for Rs 3,999 and Rs 4,999, respectively.
“We are focused manufacturers who keep in mind a tight perspective on Bill of Material (BOM), value engineering, productivity, cost of sales and economy of sales, etc. while deciding the prices of our products. It is for this reason that we have been able to pull out stunning deals for our customers and we will keep doing so,” Mohit Goel, Director, Ringing Bells, told reporters here.
King and Boss feature phones come with 2.4-inch TFT display, 2MP primary camera. The devices support up to 32GB of expandable memory via microSD card. While King has a 1,800mAh battery, Boss is backed by 2,000mAh battery.
The specifications for Raja are the same as King, except it sports a larger 2.8-inch TFT display. Hit comes with 1.8-inch display, 2MP primary camera, 1,250mAh battery.
The two smartphones have 5-inch HD IPS display, 1GB DDR3 RAM and 1.3Ghz Quadcore processor, 8MP rear and 3.2MP front camera. Elegant 3G sports a 2,500mAh battery while the 4G variant has a 2,800mAh battery.
The company said it has tied up with RV solutions Pvt Ltd for the distribution of the devices.
The delivery of LED TVs will start from August 15.
“For distribution of the products, we will be utilising online and offline channels. For offline, we have an extensive network of distributors and retailers gridding our phase 1 target geography,” Goel added.
The first lot of 5,000 ‘Freedom 251’ devices will finally be out for delivery from July 8 and the receiver will have to pay Rs 291 (including Rs 40 as delivery charge) to get the unit.
“In order to digitally-empower every Indian, if I can get government support under the Digital India programme, I can ensure timely delivery of ‘Freedom 251’ phone to all citizens at the same price,” Goel said.
“Freedom 251” has tied ups with apps such as hike that will come pre-loaded with the device.
Goel also announced that over 95 per cent of company’s profit will be donated to charity.
He also clarified that the payment of first 29,200 units booked online on February 18 for Rs 84 lakh was received by payment gateway and was returned by the gateway itself.
According to him, there were over 7.5 crore registrations and the company selected first batch recipients on the basis of a draw. “The cash will be paid by customers only on delivery of Freedom 251,” he added.
According to him, he initially faced Rs 930 loss on each ‘Freedom 251’ handset that cost him Rs 1,180 and for which parts were imported from Taiwan.
“I recovered Rs 700-800 from app developers and revenue generated through advertisements on Freedom 251 website. After selling the device for Rs 251 (cash on delivery), the total loss per handset is expected to be in the range of Rs 180-270,” Goel told IANS in an interview on the eve of the launch.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.