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Multihued and Affordable – the C139 from Motorola
New Delhi, 15 February 2006: Motorola launched the C139, a chic candybar handset with a vibrant color display at an affordable price. The Motorola C139 sacrifices neither function nor style to meet your everyday communication needs, keeping you in touch and entertained while on the move. The C139 is the latest in the series of mass market phones from the technology giant making an aggressive stance at capturing the Indian market.
The Motorola C139’s small shape fits comfortably in your hand and the keypad is designed for easy dialing. If you prefer your thumbs to do the talking, enjoy text messaging made effortless with iTAP predictive text entry. The zoom font makes typing faster and easier. Charged with an unbelievable battery power – up to 700 minutes of talk time – there is plenty of time to talk or text! The C139 is also equipped with multiple organizational features, making it a one-stop shop for on-the-go time management. Offering daily and weekly calendars, calculator, currency converter and stop watch, this mobile keeps you on top of your game. The C139 has been competitively priced at an amazing amount of Rs 3000.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Lloyd Mathias, Director Marketing India – Mobile Devices, said, “The C139 is a smart option for those looking for a chic handset packed with efficient features to serve their communication needs. The C139 is a symbol of Motorola’s efforts to serve mass-market consumers that hold tremendous growth potential. It is our constant endeavor at Motorola to drive technological innovations that cater to the needs of the consumer.”
Motorola is on a concerted drive to serve the needs of the masses. The launch of the C139 is a statement that the company is reaching out to Indian homes to provide excellent mobile solutions at a reasonable price. Motorola aims to drive its growth as the definitive solution in telecommunications for the Indian market.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of Seamless Mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering “must have” products, “must do” experiences and powerful networks — along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.8 billion in 2005. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit www.motorola.com.
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
