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WIN AN OPPORTUNITY TO DINE WITH ANANYA PANDAY THROUGH HER CAMPAIGN WITH FANKIND
MUMBAI: Anshula Kapoor’s online fundraising platform, ‘Fankind’ announced the launch of their sixth campaign with the young actor Ananya Panday – a chance to go on a lunch date with her! Through this campaign, Ananya will be raising funds for the NGO Hothur Foundation. The proceeds of this campaign will be used to provide medical & surgical treatment of women and children who are acid attack survivors, and help empower them on their road to recovery.
Hothur Foundation works with women and children acid attack survivors across the country and helps them by providing the required medical treatment free of cost – this includes reconstructive and corrective surgeries, to correct functional, non-cosmetic deformities, post-surgical medical care and rehabilitation as well as trauma and psychological counselling. The funds raised with the help of this Fankind experience will help empower children and women who are acid attack survivors. The survivors are also provided with vocational training. Additionally, the workshops they conduct across the country is aimed at motivating the survivors and helping them become independent and empowered individuals.
On the announcement of the campaign, Ananya Panday said, “The trauma that acid attack survivors go through is unimaginable. Hothur Foundation works towards improving the quality of life of these survivors through their medical and rehabilitation programs which aims at providing them with medical care and a chance at getting back on their feet with access to education, professional courses and counselling. My family and I have been supporters of this NGO for a long time now and I urge my fans to join in and support the cause so that together we can do our small bit to help give acid attack survivors a chance to get their lives back.”
Every fan who donates to this experience will receive a personalized autographed certificate from Ananya, and one lucky fan participating in the campaign will get the opportunity to have lunch with her at her favorite restaurant! Fankind truly looks at providing one of a kind experience for the fan. From undertaking their travel and stay arrangements to providing the experience promised with the celebrity, it is a day that will be remembered and a memory that they will cherish throughout their life!
To participate in the campaign, fans can donate on Fankind’s website to buy entries for a minimum of Rs 200 or multiples thereof.
Fankind recently announced the winner of their campaign with Prajakta Koli and the fan will get the opportunity to play games and wrestle wearing a sumo suit with the YouTube star soon!
Karan Johar’s campaign with Fankind is currently ongoing and one lucky fan of this campaign will get the opportunity to have a cup of coffee with the director and a tour of the swanky Dharma productions office.
The campaign with Ananya Panday goes live on December 02 2019.
Log onto Fankind.org/Ananya to participate and raise funds for the noble cause and win yourself a lunch date with the Student of the Year!
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Ather Energy doubles service network to 500 centres nationwide
EV maker scales support alongside growth to keep riders on the road
MUMBAI: Ather Energy is quietly building more than just scooters. It is building the backbone to keep them running.
The electric two-wheeler maker has expanded its service network to 500 authorised centres across India, nearly doubling its footprint in a year from 277. The move mirrors its growing retail presence and signals a clear focus on one often overlooked part of EV ownership, what happens after the purchase.
From the outset, Ather has prioritised service support in every city it enters, aiming to make ownership as smooth as the ride itself. Its Gold Service Centres bring in upgraded customer lounges, modern equipment and processes designed to make servicing more transparent and reliable.
Speed, too, is part of the pitch. Through its ExpressCare initiative, riders can get periodic maintenance done in about an hour, now available across 82 centres, turning what used to be a chore into a quick pit stop.
Ather Energy chief business officer Ravneet Singh Phokela said, “Crossing 500 service centres is an important milestone as we scale across the country. Reliable after-sales support is central to the ownership experience, and our focus remains on consistent service quality and accessibility.”
The expansion comes as demand grows for models like the Ather 450 and the Rizta, which have helped the company reach a broader set of riders across metros and emerging cities alike.
Alongside servicing, Ather continues to power up infrastructure through the Ather Grid, now one of the largest fast-charging networks for two-wheelers, with over 4,300 charging points.
With plans to scale further and deepen its presence, Ather’s approach is clear. Selling the scooter may start the journey, but keeping it running smoothly is what sustains it.
