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TVS Motor Company Launches 2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V with Bluetooth Enabled TVS SmartXonnect* in Bangladesh
TVS Motor Company, a reputed manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the world, today introduced the 2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V with Bluetooth enabled TVS SmartXonnect* in Bangladesh. This is the first-of-its-kind two-wheeler connected cluster technology in the country.
RTR 160 4V – Bangladesh
TVS SmartXonnect*
Race Telemetry
Turn-by-turn Navigation
Call/SMS Alert
Dedicated info/Control switch
Low Fuel Warning and Assist
Lean Angle Mode
TVS SmartXonnect* technology is displayed on the racing console of the motorcycle and connected to an exclusive mobile application. This cutting-edge Bluetooth enabled system showcases a range of race analytics to help riders review their riding stance and style. TVS Apache enthusiasts can now access race telemetry, assess their lean angle and obtain information through the handlebar switch. The cluster also provides ease-of-ride options such as turn-by-turn navigation, call/SMS alert, low fuel warning, and assist.
The 2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V comes with new LED headlamp with claw styled position lamps that offer best-in-class long-range light penetration and an enhanced spread. It also gets performance radial tyres with increased traction, control, stability and durability.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. R. Dilip, Executive Vice President – International Business, TVS Motor Company said, “We are delighted to introduce the 2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V motorcycle with first-of-its-kind TVS SmartXonnect* two-wheeler connected cluster in Bangladesh. TVS Apache series recently crossed a milestone of over 4 million global customers, and we are grateful to our customers in the country. 2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is a testament of our commitment towards delighting our global Apache customers with a true racing experience. The motorcycle also offers an array of premium features enabled by cutting edge technology and will transform performance biking for our racing enthusiast customers in Bangladesh.”
Mr. Ekram Hussain, Managing Director – TVS Auto, Bangladesh, said, “In our long association with TVS Motor Company, TVS Apache series has emerged as a popular offering in Bangladesh. The launch of 2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V with first-of-its-kind features will strengthen the TVS Motor portfolio in the country. The motorcycle will be available across our 205 sales, service and spare outlets in Bangladesh.”
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V motorcycle gets advanced engine 159.7 cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve, oil-cooled engine, that churns out 16.05 PS at 8000 RPM and 14.8 Nm at 6500 RPM. The engine is mated to a 5-speed super-slick gearbox that offers a precise and powerful riding experience. Along with these features, the motorcycle continues to delight with a racier signature exhaust note.
The 2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V series will be available in three colours namely, Racing Red, Metallic Blue and Knight Black. It will be available across two variants, namely, single disc and rear disc.
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Paramount set to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in $81 billion deal
Shareholders back merger, combined entity could reshape streaming and studios.
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… consolidation, Hollywood’s latest blockbuster might be happening off-screen. Shareholders of Warner Bros. Discovery have voted in favour of selling the company to Paramount in a deal valued at $81 billion rising to nearly $111 billion including debt setting the stage for one of the biggest shake-ups in modern media. The proposed merger, still subject to regulatory approvals, would bring together a vast portfolio spanning HBO Max, CNN, and franchises such as Harry Potter under the same umbrella as Paramount’s own heavyweights, including Top Gun and CBS.
At the heart of the deal is streaming scale. Executives have indicated plans to combine HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single platform, potentially creating a stronger challenger to giants like Netflix and Amazon’s Prime Video. Current market data suggests HBO Max holds around 12 per cent of US on-demand subscriptions, compared to Paramount+’s 3 per cent, together still trailing Netflix’s 19 per cent and Disney’s combined 27 per cent via Disney+ and Hulu.
Paramount CEO David Ellison has signalled that while platforms may merge, HBO’s creative identity will remain intact, stating the brand should “stay HBO” even within a broader ecosystem.
Beyond streaming, the deal would redraw the map for film production. Combining two of Hollywood’s oldest studios Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros., the new entity aims to scale output to over 30 films annually, while maintaining a 45-day theatrical window. Warner Bros. currently commands around 21 per cent of the US box office, compared to Paramount’s 6 per cent, underscoring the strategic weight of the acquisition.
But scale comes with scrutiny. Critics warn that fewer players could mean reduced consumer choice, rising subscription costs, and potential job cuts as the combined company looks to streamline overlapping operations while managing billions in debt.
The news business, too, faces a reset. CNN would join forces at least structurally with Paramount-owned CBS, raising questions about editorial independence and positioning. The merger has already drawn political attention in the United States, particularly given perceived ties between the Ellison family and Donald Trump, though the company maintains that newsroom autonomy will be preserved.
If approved, the deal would mark another milestone in Hollywood’s consolidation wave shrinking the industry’s traditional “big six” studios to a “big four”, with Paramount joining Disney, Universal, and Sony at the top table.
In an industry built on storytelling, this merger may well become its most consequential plot twist yet.
