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Shri C.R. Patil and Varun Dhawan Grace the Grand Launch of Le Méridien Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, July 7: The grand debut of Le Méridien Ahmedabad was marked by a distinguished gathering, led by Shri C.R. Patil, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, President of BJP Gujarat, and Minister of Jal Shakti, who graced the occasion as Chief Guest.

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan added a dash of glamour to the evening, engaging warmly with guests and touring the hotel’s thoughtfully designed spaces.

Blending modern European hospitality with Ahmedabad’s rich textile heritage and globally influenced cuisine, Le Méridien Ahmedabad signals a new era of cosmopolitan luxury in Gujarat.

The launch was an elegant, intimate affair — thoughtfully curated and deeply aligned with the brand’s creative and cultured identity, setting the tone for Ahmedabad’s rise as a destination of global repute.

Discover Signature Stays at ITC Royal Bengal

Immerse yourself in a new level of indulgence with Signature Stays at ITC Royal Bengal, an iconic address of grandeur and timeless elegance in Kolkata. With an exclusive offer crafted for the discerning traveller, guests can now enjoy exclusive rates on 1 & 2 BHK serviced apartments.

Located in the heart of the city, the magnificent LEED Platinum-certified ITC Royal Bengal is an ode to the region’s heritage. As a paragon of refinement and luxury, it features 456 rooms and suites, including 82 serviced apartments, along with 7 dining destinations offering a wide and eclectic selection of local and global gourmet cuisines.

Guests availing the Signature Stays offer will enjoy 15% savings on flexible rates, including complimentary breakfast and access to the Signature Lounge with curated luxury hours from 6 to 8 PM. This bespoke offer unlocks an immersive stay experience in spacious apartments, combining the comfort of home with the luxury of a five-star retreat.

Whether you’re in the city for business or leisure, you will enjoy an One-of-a-Kind experience that is truly a treat for the senses unlike any other.

This offer is valid until 30th September, 2025. So, don’t miss the opportunity to experience the warm hospitality and tranquillity of ITC Royal Bengal. Book your experience directly on the ITC Hotels website or download the ITC Hotels app for a seamless and personalized booking experience.

Campus Activewear Expands To Sri Lanka Through Strategic Partnership With Signature, Under Hameedia Group

New Delhi, 05 July, 2025: Campus Activewear, one of India’s leading Sports and Athleisure footwear brands, has officially announced its foray into the Sri Lankan market. As part of this strategic expansion, Campus has partnered with Signature, the island nation’s most admired menswear brand under the esteemed Hameedia Group – an established and leading fashion and lifestyle retailer. The launch event was held today at the H-Sports Store in Racecourse, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Through this collaboration, Campus’ products will now be available in Signature showrooms, H-Sports outlets, and the Signature website – offering Sri Lankan consumers greater access to globally inspired, fashion-forward footwear.

This reinforces Campus Activewear’s ambition to tap into high-potential global markets. Backed by a strong omnichannel strategy across both distribution and D2C channels, the brand is now bringing its extensive product portfolio to Sri Lanka – a market increasingly drawn to stylish, value-driven lifestyle products.

Speaking on the development, Mr. Nikhil Aggarwal, CEO & Whole Time Director of Campus Activewear Ltd, said, “We are proud to enter the Sri Lankan market through a strategic partnership with Signature under the Hameedia Group. This expansion aligns with our long-term strategy of entering scalable, high-potential markets that resonate with our brand philosophy and product strengths. Sri Lanka offers a promising landscape with its rising consumer appetite for accessible, fashion-forward lifestyle products. By leveraging Signature’s strong brand presence and our own proven-product capabilities, we aim to mirror the success that we have seen in India.”

 Amjad Hameed, Director of Signature, said, “At Signature, we are always on the lookout for brands that align with our promise of offering style, comfort, and value to our customers. Campus is a brand that resonates strongly with today’s fashion-conscious youth, and we are proud to bring this iconic name to Sri Lanka. We are confident this partnership will redefine the footwear retail space in Sri Lanka, just as Signature has done with men’s fashion”.

Campus will roll out its range across lifestyle, running, and walking, supported by local marketing, retail activations, and omnichannel access via Signature and H-sports, retail and digital network. With this launch, Campus has taken a firm step toward becoming a leading player in the South Asian Sports and Athleisure landscape.

Chalu Chinese Brings Its Desi-Chinese Flavours to Agra with New Outlet in Sikandra!

Agra, 5 July 2025: Chalu Aapna Desi Chinese, the beloved Indian-Chinese restaurant chain known for its unique fusion of Indian spices with traditional Chinese flavors is strategically expanding its footprint In Sikandra, Agra, with the launch of its newest outlet in the city.

Chalu Chinese is ready to serve up its signature spice-loaded menu to Agra’s food lovers — from college students and working professionals to families and late-night foodies.

“We are super excited to bring the Chalu experience to Agra! Sikandra is buzzing with energy, and we cannot wait to serve our fiery Schezwan noodles, double-loaded fried rice, and iconic momos to the neighbourhood. This expansion marks a major milestone for us as we grow beyond 30+ citties we are already present in. The love we have received is what keeps us going — and growing.”said Vibhanshu Mishra, Founder of Chalu Apna Desi Chinese.

Chalu Chinese promises a fun, fast, and full-flavoured experience, now right in the heart of Agra. Whether you’re dining in or ordering from the comfort of your home, Chalu Chinese is all set to become the go-to spot for desi Chinese food cravings in the city.

Now open in Sikandra – Agra, we are rolling out the spice and turning up the heat!

Couverture vs. Compound – What Every Home Baker Should Know This World Chocolate Day

Vadodara, July 2025: This World Chocolate Day, Baker’s Artisanal Recipes (BAR), a premium couverture chocolate brand based in Vadodara, Gujarat, invites home bakers to experience the difference between real and substitute chocolate. While compound chocolate remains widely used for its affordability, it lacks cocoa butter – the defining element of true chocolate and relies on vegetable fats that compromise both texture and flavour. In contrast, BAR’s couverture chocolates are crafted with a minimum of 31% cocoa butter and high cocoa solids, ensuring a smooth, rich texture and deep flavour. Couverture also melts at a precise temperature, making it ideal for tempering and creating professional-quality desserts at home.

BAR’s product portfolio is designed to serve a wide spectrum of baking needs. The Dark Couverture range offers bold, intense chocolate with clean ingredients, ideal for ganache, mousse, and coatings. The Bean2BAR Baking Slabs reflect the brand’s commitment to transparency and origin-driven taste, made from carefully selected Indian cacao and produced in small batches to preserve quality. Additionally, The BAR Collective is the brand’s direct-to-consumer vertical, created to reach a wider audience and introduce consumers to the experience of real couverture chocolate.

As Indian cacao continues to grow in popularity, BAR is actively working with local producers to develop chocolate that reflects both regional character and global quality standards. By tapping into homegrown cacao, BAR not only supports local farmers and regional agriculture but also draws on the richness of India’s multi-crop soil, which adds depth and complexity to the cacao’s flavour profile. This focus on Indian origin also aligns with the growing demand for sustainable and authentic food choices among today’s consumers.

“Compound chocolate is easier to handle, but it comes at the cost of flavour, texture, and nutrition. We created BAR to offer a better choice – a couverture that performs consistently, tastes exceptional, and is made from clean, honest ingredients,” says Dhayvat Udeshi, Founder of BAR – Baker’s Artisanal Recipes.

Beyond taste and performance, BAR’s couverture chocolates offer a nutritional edge over compound varieties. Free from artificial fats and excess sugar, they retain natural antioxidants and healthy fats found in real cocoa butter, offering a cleaner label and a more wholesome baking experience. BAR’s 60,000 sq. ft. factory is slowly making a name as the ‘Home of Couverture’, reflecting its commitment to scale, consistency, and craft. This World Chocolate Day, BAR encourages bakers to pause and reflect: Are you baking with chocolate that’s real, or just something that looks like it? With its premium couverture range, BAR offers an upgrade in flavour, quality, and intent – helping bakers craft desserts that truly stand out.

Baking with compound may be easy but baking with real chocolate is extraordinary.

Alētheia partners with Equirus Securities

Mumbai July 4, 2025: Alētheia Capital, Asia’s top and largest global independent investment advisory firm, has announced that it has partnered with leading Indian institutional equities powerhouse, Equirus Securities to co-brand and distribute Equirus’s research to its global client base.

Equirus’s commanding local knowledge will complement HongKong headquartered Alētheia’s global sector and macro/strategy expertise as well its global capital markets reach. For the existing clients of Equirus, in or outside India, there will be no change to the form or level of service.

“India is a key market not only for APAC but also global capital markets. Hence our partnership with Equirus enhances our ability to offer globally integrated investment themes to our clients. It aligns with our strategy of identifying best-in-class research, broadening their accessibility to a wider client base, and fostering innovation that empowers investors with deeper insights and actionable intelligence,” said Richard Wallace, Vice Chairman of Alētheia Capital.

Equirus has a formidable Equities business, covering over 276 stocks across diverse sectors. Known for its in-depth coverage and focus on mid-cap companies, the firm had expanded coverage to large cap companies too in the past few years. As a result, Equirus is already tier 1 with a large number of India’s largest domestic mutual funds. Equirus’s commitment to delivering insightful, data-driven analysis enables institutional investors to make informed decisions, backed by rigorous fundamental research and market intelligence.

Ashutosh Tiwari, MD and Head of Equities of Equirus Securities added, “Our collaboration with Alētheia significantly strengthens the reach and influence of our Institutional Equities business, allowing us to engage with a broader network of global institutional investors who have a strategic interest in the Indian market. By combining our deep research expertise with Aletheia’s extensive client penetration, we create greater opportunities for investors to access high-quality insights, navigate market dynamics, and make informed decisions with confidence.”

Get ready to sparkle – unmissable offers are here at Mia by Tanishq!

Bengaluru, 4 July 2025: Mia by Tanishq, among India’s leading fine jewellery brands, brings an offer like never before. This exclusive offer provides customers with up to 100% off on making charges* of select diamond jewellery, presenting a unique opportunity to own stylish jewellery at sweet price-points. The sale, set to go live on 3^rd July till 20^th July, underscores Mia’s dedication to providing value to its customers. Shop in-store or online to make the best of this sale and for a rewarding shopping experience.

Get your hands on this one-of-a-kind offer – on the purchase of 1 piece of jewellery get 30% off* on making charges, buy 2 pieces and get 50% off* on making charges, and buy 3 pieces and get 100% off* on making charges. Additionally, exchange your old gold jewellery and get up to 100% value on exchange*. With a wide array of stunning designs to choose from, this sale is set to delight jewellery enthusiasts like never before!

Whether you’re celebrating key milestones or simply a moment of joy, there’s something for everyone. The Fiora collection, inspired by delicate floral motifs, features intricate gold filigree petals, dainty layered patterns, and hand-carved stones — a beautiful symbol of personal growth and new beginnings. The Cupid Edit 3.0 offers contemporary, chic pieces perfect for expressing love through meaningful gifts. For those who love a touch of nostalgia, the Mia Disco collection brings back the bold glamour of the ’70s, while the Lovestruck collection features heart-shaped solitaires crafted in 14kt gold — a timeless token of affection. The brand also offers the stylish Evil Eye collection and more, making it a one-stop destination for jewellery that speaks from the heart.

With this special offer, indulge in stunning designs across a variety of assortments—studs, finger rings, bracelets, earrings, ear cuffs, necklaces, and pendants. The range features elegant pieces adorned with sparkling natural diamonds set in dazzling gold. From parties and anniversaries to cocktail evenings and birthdays, make every moment special with Mia by Tanishq. This season, let your gifts be accompanied by smiles, warm hugs, and an abundance of heartfelt wishes, all wrapped up in Mia by Tanishq’s elegant jewellery pieces.

Nestlé Professional reaches landmark 1,000th Retail ONE kiosk in India

Bengaluru, 04 July 2025: Nestlé Professional, the Out-of-Home business unit of Nestlé India, has achieved a significant milestone with 1,000 Retail ONE kiosks now operational across the country.

Speaking on this milestone, Saurabh Makhija, Head – Nestlé Professional, said, “Crossing the 1,000 Retail ONE kiosk mark is a testament to our relentless focus on building new consumption pillars for the future, and unlocking out-of-home consumption occasions through a unified brand experience. We are proud that this growth fuels meaningful livelihoods and diversity across India’s food service ecosystem.”

The Retail ONE network, comprising popular formats like NESCAFÉ Corners, MAGGI Hotspots and KITKAT Break Zones, has strategically expanded its footprint across educational institutes, healthcare institutions, and tourist hotspots. This network is powered by a strong and diverse workforce – including 308 operators, 1,586 food handlers, 255 women and 6 specially-abled individuals – underlining Nestlé Professional’s commitment to inclusive growth and employment generation in the food service industry.

As one of the fastest growing businesses for Nestlé India, Nestlé Professional remains committed to serve consumers, even beyond the comfort of their homes.

AU Small Finance Bank Partners with LIC to Expand Life Insurance Access Across India

Hyderabad, July 4, 2025: AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India’s largest Small Finance Bank, has announced a strategic partnership with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the country’s largest life insurer. The collaboration supports the national vision of ‘Insurance for All by 2047’, aimed at deepening insurance penetration and financial protection across India’s underserved population.

Under this tie-up, AU SFB will distribute LIC’s comprehensive portfolio of life insurance solutions, including term insurance, endowment plans, whole life policies, pension and annuity products, and child-specific plans catering to a broad spectrum of protection and retirement needs. These offerings will be available across AU SFB’s 2,456+ banking touchpoints in 21 states and 4 union territories, significantly expanding LIC’s reach into rural and semi-urban regions.

Uttam Tibrewal, Executive Director and Deputy CEO, AU Small Finance Bank, said: “This strategic partnership brings together two institutions committed towards providing inclusive financial services to unserved and underserved. By leveraging our distribution strength and LIC’s trusted insurance products, we aim to provide comprehensive protection and retirement solutions to customers across Bharat and enhance comprehensive banking experience.”

The partnership enhances AU SFB’s position as a full-spectrum financial services provider, integrating banking, protection, and long-term financial planning under one umbrella. For LIC, it represents a strategic move to expand access through credible, customer-focused banking partners.

Solitaire Unveils PTK 7080 AI-empowered 4K Webcam – A Leap Forward in Smart Visual Communication

National, July 4 – Solitaire, the flagship brand of Supertron Electronics, proudly announces its latest breakthrough innovation – the Solitaire PTK 7080, a next-generation 4K webcam set to transform the future of virtual communication. With intelligent AI integration and uncompromising video and audio performance, the Solitaire PTK 7080 is built for professionals, educators, creators, and hybrid teams who demand precision, clarity, and intuitive control.

“We are proud to unveil a product that doesn’t just meet today’s collaboration needs – it anticipates tomorrow’s expectations,” said Dr. Ramya Chatterjee, Chief of Solitaire and Director & CEO of Prointek. “The PTK 7080 is designed to empower users to express, interact, and present with confidence.”

Optimized for the evolving demands of digital communication, the Solitaire PTK 7080 captures visuals in ultra-high-definition up to 3840×2160 at 30 frames per second. Its powerful megapixel sensor ensures every frame is detailed and immersive. What truly distinguishes this device is its AI-powered auto-tracking and intelligent gesture control, allowing users to initiate or halt tracking, zoom in or out, and remain seamlessly centered in the frame, all without physical contact. The camera features 2X digital zoom and smooth pan-tilt movement powered by a dual brushless motor and six-axis gyroscope, ensuring sharp, stable footage even during dynamic scenarios.

The Solitaire PTK 7080’s advanced audio system includes dual array microphones with real-time noise reduction, enabling crisp voice capture up to three meters away, regardless of ambient noise. With a Type-C plug-and-play interface, the webcam offers effortless setup and compatibility across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its universal adaptability with all major video conferencing platforms makes it a preferred choice for a wide spectrum of use cases – from small meeting room and virtual classrooms to streaming studios and telehealth sessions.

With the Solitaire PTK 7080, Solitaire continues its legacy of delivering purpose-built affordable solutions that enable impactful communication. By combining superior imaging, intelligent control, and effortless user experience, the Solitaire PTK 7080 turns everyday interactions into engaging digital experiences.