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Reliance Infocomm organises live video chat with Big B
MUMBAI: After the much hyped launch of the Reliance pre-paid mobile, Reliance Infocomm is out there again, guzzling customer attention. And what can get bigger than the Big B himself?
Reliance WebWorld and Reliance IndiaMobile Showtime organised a live multi-city video chat with the team of Khakee – Amitabh Bachchan, Tushar Kapoor and director Raj Kumar Santoshi with winners of R World and WebWorld contest simultaneously across 13 cities of India at the Reliance WebWorld center in Mumbai yesterday.
“Can you count the number of rings I’m wearing?” – Amitabh Bachchan and Tushar Kapoor with Reliance Infocomm officials at the live multi-city video chat in Mumbai
“Reliance IndiaMobile Showtime is a unique film promotion platform and has brought other stars like Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta and Sanjay Dutt for a live video chat conference prior to this and there will more,” said Reliance Infocomm head marketing Kaushik Roy.
Khakee is promoted under the banner of Reliance IndiaMobile Showtime. Besides the conventional channels of press, outdoors and collaterals, it also employs R World (the data application suite of Reliance IndiaMobile and Reliance Web World stores) in 13 cities for a true BroadBand experience.
“This kind of promotion is an on going thing for us. We form a relationship with a movie production house and promote their movie through our service. We have the infrastructural support for this kind of innovation and have almost 15 lakh customer hits per day,” added Roy.
Through the service that Reliance IndiaMobile provides, the subscribers can experience the variety of movie excitement on their phones through R World, watch movie trailers, download wallpapers of their favourite stars, read the storyline and also participate in interactive programmes.
Thirteen cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Indore, Bhopal and Pune were simultaneously linked at 768 kbps speed for this video conference with the team of Khakee.
Speaking on the occasion, Reliance WebWorld CEO Sarup Chowdhary said, “The company intends to keep stepping up the availability of true digital experience through such BroadBand centers at Reliance WebWorlds across an increasing number of cities. Based on our current initiatives, such Showtime movie promo events will soon be available in nearly 100 cities over the next few months.”
With over 50 lakh regular users its not much of a surprise that the service is so popular among the Reliance cell phone subscribers. “Reliance mobiles are a medium to promote films. We weave interactive sessions with our customers through such contests. This service is very popular among the youth as they get an opportunity to interact with the stars,” explained Roy.
Reliance WebWorld is in the process of setting up a nationwide chain of retail stores for digital entertainment and communication and will serve as a one-stop-shop for Reliance Infocomm products and services. Each store will contain three key modules – a Customer Convenience Center, JavaGreen – a gourmet coffee bar and a True BroadBand center to showcase Broadband connectivity through applications like video chat and conferencing, multiplayer online gaming, digital personalised music, digital theatre, digital photo imaging, virtual office and true BroadBand high speed Internet which is about 100 times faster than the dial up access in today’s homes.
Reliance has some big progressive and promising plans up its sleeves. The BroadBand centres are available in 14 cities and are expected to grow and be available in over a 100 towns across the country. At last count, there are 250 Reliance WebWorld stores that operate all over India which will progressively be extended to nearly 2000 stores across 600 cities.
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Worldwide Travel Insurance for Indian Travellers: How to Find a Plan Without Geographic Gaps in Your Protection
Travelling to more than one country can make insurance selection more complex, because a policy that looks broad at first may still leave certain destinations, transit points, or regions outside its scope. For Indian travellers, this can lead to gaps in cover during a medical emergency or travel disruption abroad.
Here’s a guide to understanding how worldwide coverage works, which plan types to review, and how to check for geographic exclusions before choosing a policy.
Why Geographic Coverage Matters in Travel Insurance
When travellers look for the best travel insurance, medical cover and premium often get early attention, but geographic scope matters just as much. A policy may appear broad while still limiting cover in certain countries, regions, or travel routes.
This can affect hospital access, emergency support, evacuation terms, and non-medical benefits. For Indian travellers visiting more than one destination, checking where the policy applies is an important way to avoid gaps in protection.
Types of Worldwide Travel Insurance Plans Available to Indians
Worldwide travel insurance may be available in different formats, and each one should be reviewed based on the route, trip pattern, and list of destinations.
Single-Trip Travel Insurance
This type of policy is generally chosen for one overseas journey with fixed departure and return dates. It may suit travellers visiting one country or more than one destination during the same trip. The policy still needs to be checked carefully to confirm whether every destination on the itinerary is covered during the full travel period.
Multi-Trip Annual Insurance
This type of plan may be suitable for travellers who visit different countries several times a year. It can be useful only when the policy’s covered regions match the countries included across those trips. Before choosing it, travellers should check trip duration limits, region-wise exclusions, and whether all intended destinations are covered under the annual plan.
Region-Specific Plans
Some policies are built for selected regions rather than for the whole world. These plans may be arranged by destination groups such as Asia, Europe, or broader international zones. They may be suitable in some cases, but they should be reviewed carefully if the journey includes stopovers, connecting countries, or travel beyond the listed region.
Comprehensive Worldwide Plans
These plans are usually reviewed by travellers who want broader international cover across multiple destinations. However, a plan described as worldwide may still have country-wise limits, separate terms for certain regions, or limits on healthcare access and emergency services. The wording should therefore be checked in detail before relying on the description alone.
Key Coverage Areas That Ensure Global Protection
A worldwide policy should be reviewed for the coverage points that matter when travel includes more than one country or a wider international route. These areas help show whether the plan is suitable for broader overseas travel and not limited to only a few listed destinations.
● Cover that applies to all countries listed in the itinerary, not only the main destination.
● Cover for transit stops and connecting countries that are part of the planned journey.
● Clear mention of excluded countries, restricted regions, or destinations not covered under the policy.
● Emergency medical and assistance support that remains available while travelling across different countries.
● Evacuation and repatriation terms that continue to apply during multi-country travel.
How to Check for Geographic Exclusions Before Buying
Geographic exclusions are often found in the detailed wording rather than in the headline promise of the plan. A careful review before purchase can help travellers understand whether the policy matches their travel route.
● Check the destination list in the policy schedule.
● Read whether excluded countries, sanctioned regions, or restricted zones are mentioned in the wording.
● Review whether transit stops and connecting destinations are mentioned as covered travel locations.
● Check if medical network access differs across countries even when the policy appears globally valid.
● Read whether adventure activities, cruises, or remote locations have separate geographic conditions.
● Review assistance and claim support terms to see if they apply equally across all covered destinations.
Conclusion
A travel insurance plan cannot be judged only by premium, destination label, or the word worldwide term alone. For Indian travellers, geographic scope needs close attention because exclusions and regional limits may affect how the policy works during the journey. A careful review of plan type, covered locations, medical support, and destination-specific terms may help reduce avoidable gaps.
