28, May 2025
4 Smart Kitchen Upgrades Every New Homeowner Should Invest In
Moving into a new home is the perfect opportunity to create a kitchen that’s not just stylish but also smart and functional. With evolving technology and compact design options, today’s kitchens can be a lot more efficient and enjoyable to use. Here are four smart kitchen upgrades that every new homeowner should consider — and KAFF Appliances has just the right solutions to make it happen.
1. Integrated Chimney for a Smokey-Free Experience
Smoky, greasy kitchens are now a thing of the past. An in-built chimney by KAFF is an absolute necessity. Not only does it pick up the smoke and smell during cooking, but it also provides a touch of modernity to your kitchen. Opt for auto-clean options and filter-free models for easy maintenance. And KAFF’s elegant designs merge perfectly with any interior.
2. Integrated Hob for Smooth Style & Cooking
A built-in hob is not only a cooking appliance, but also a space-saver and a style quotient. In contrast to conventional stoves, built-in hobs are positioned flat against your countertop, making it a breeze to clean. KAFF has flame failure devices and multi-ring burners that ensure safe and efficient cooking. It’s perfect for daily meals and even celebratory banquets.
3. Smart Dishwasher to Save Time & Water
Sick of endless washing dishes? A KAFF smart dishwasher is the addition you never knew you needed. It conserves water, is energy-efficient, and does all the dirty work while you unwind. With compact and built-in options, even small kitchens can benefit from this modern luxury. Check for options such as adjustable racks and quick wash modes.
4. Built-in Oven & Microwave Combo for Modern Cooking
From grilling and baking to reheat leftovers, a built-in oven and microwave combination makes it easy to multitask. It’s ideal for people who enjoy kitchen experimenting. KAFF’s range has auto-cook menus and various cooking modes that make everything from pizza nights through dinner parties simple.
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- By Neel Achary
28, May 2025
Malaika Arora on Realme Hip Hop India S2: “It’s About Owning the Moment”
MUMBAI, India–May 28, 2025: Amazon MX Player, Amazon’s free streaming platform, is turning up the tempo as Realme Hip Hop India Season 2 continues to dominate the charts and capture viewers’ hearts across the country. As the show inches closer to the ultimate showdown, the competition is only getting more intense, and the rivalries sharper than ever. With tension running high, surprises around every corner, and energy that never lets up, judges Remo D’Souza and Malaika Arora are seeing dancers go harder, bring their A-game to each performance, and command the stage like never before.
Reflecting on what sets a standout performer apart, Malaika Arora shared, “For me, presence and expression are everything. When a dancer steps onto that stage and instantly commands the space, even before the music drops, you know you’re in for something special. It’s not just about executing choreography. It’s about owning the moment and connecting with the audience from the very first beat.”
She further added, “Technique is important, of course, but it’s the emotional connection that transforms a good performance into something unforgettable. When a dancer is truly living every note, and telling a story, that’s when I know I’m witnessing something special. There’s a kind of authenticity in those moments that you don’t see often, and when that happens, it stays with you.”
As rivalries intensify and emotions run high, Realme Hip Hop India Season 2 keeps the adrenaline pumping with performances that are as explosive as they are emotionally charged. New episodes drop every Thursday, only on Amazon MX Player, accessible on the Amazon Shopping App, Prime Video, Fire TV, and Connected TVs.
28, May 2025
The Master of Suspense, Style, and Secrets—Why Karan Johar is the Perfect Host for The Traitors
When it comes to a game of trust, betrayal, and high-stakes deception, every glance, pause, and word holds weight. And in a reality show like The Traitors, where strategy is survival and suspicion runs deep, the role of the host isn’t just ornamental; it’s integral. That’s why Karan Johar, with his signature blend of charisma, wit, and emotional intelligence, is the perfect torchbearer for this gripping psychological reality series.
Set inside a majestic palace, The Traitors brings together 20 celebrity players in a tense game of trust and mind games. As bonds break and suspicions thicken, Karan remains—silent, watchful, and impossible to read. He sees everything. Yet he says almost nothing and changes everything.
Why is he the perfect host?
Because a host of The Traitors is someone who could be warm yet intimidating, charming but unswayed; someone who could command the room without influencing the game. It’s a responsibility that demands restraint, timing, and undeniable poise, and Karan brings all three in full force. He’s there not just for the viewers, but for the players too. A silent observer who watches everything, and walks the fine line between host and enigma. Whether highlighting the tension, dropping hints towards game-changing twists, or simply holding a silence that says more than words ever could, Karan makes every moment count.
With decades of experience shaping unforgettable stories and as a seasoned host, Karan Johar knows drama inside out. He understands tension, character, and motive. His instinct for what keeps people hooked makes him uniquely suited to this world of suspicion and strategy.
Karan doesn’t just set the stage. He transforms it.
Produced by BBC Studios India Productions, Prime Video brings the Indian adaptation of IDTV’s BAFTA and Emmy award-winning global format The Traitors, in collaboration with All3Media International. Premiering on June 12, The Traitors will exclusively stream on Prime Video, with new episodes dropping every Thursday at 8 PM.
28, May 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai Announces Adelaide Quinn as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage
Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, Mumbai’s leading luxury hospitality address, is delighted to announce the appointment of Adelaide Quinn to the role of Assistant Director of Food & Beverage. With over a decade of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Adelaide brings a wealth of operational expertise, creativity, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences to her new role.
Adelaide has been a vital part of the hotel’s Food & Beverage team since 2013, most recently serving as Director of Restaurants and Bars. She successfully led the operations of three restaurants and bars, in-room dining, and the poolside experience. Her leadership has been instrumental in the relaunch of AER, the city’s iconic rooftop bar, and the launch of Opus, the hotel’s all-day dining destination. She also curated and executed three editions of the World Gourmet Festival, welcoming Michelin-starred chefs and garnering wide recognition for the hotel’s culinary excellence.
In her new role, Adelaide will continue to oversee key dining experiences across the hotel, while working closely with the culinary and service teams to further enhance innovation and elevate the guest experience.
“Adelaide’s dedication, vision, and deep understanding of our food and beverage ethos makes her an ideal leader for this next chapter. We are confident that her continued leadership will further strengthen our reputation for excellence,” said Nitesh Gandhi, General Manager.
With her strong commitment to quality and guest satisfaction, Adelaide Quinn’s appointment reinforces the hotel’s focus on creating world-class dining experiences in the heart of Mumbai.
28, May 2025
Rooter Expands into Gaming Commerce; Records 120% YoY Revenue Growth in FY25
India, 28th May, 2025: Rooter, India’s only game streaming platform, clocked 120% year-on-year revenue growth, with its expansion into gaming commerce. The company reported $10 million (82 Crore) in revenue for FY25, a significant rise from $4.5 million (38 Crore) in FY24, driven by scaling multiple new user monetization streams, in addition to the boost recorded by its existing brand and publisher monetization channels.
The company, tracking $24 million ARR currently, aims to grow approximately 4X by FY26. Towards this effort, it has also reduced its losses by 63% in the last 12 months and is on the path to hit profitability within the current financial year.
With a large audience base of 85+ million gamers, Rooter, India’s only game streaming platform forayed into the gaming commerce segment to power user monetisation and the in-app transaction economy. The new vertical has become one of the fastest-growing revenue channels, significantly contributing to this growth. Built on the thesis of a growing microtransaction and in-app purchase behaviour, exhibited by India’s ardent gamers, the new Rooter Shop offers them gaming currencies, vouchers, and gift cards to level up their gaming experiences. This business is witnessing an average user spending of approximately ₹2,400 per month on the Rooter platform.
With this move, Rooter is well positioned to capitalise on the in-app purchase market in India, which according to a recent report, stood at just $300 million three years ago and is poised to surpass $1 billion this year, and reach $4.3 billion by 2029.
Speaking about the company’s evolution from a pure play streaming platform to a full-fledged content to commerce ecosystem, Piyush, Founder & CEO, Rooter said “Rooter’s expansion into gaming commerce will create and amplify growth opportunities for all new and established games and publishers who wish to scale with India’s fast-growing paying gaming audience. Over the next 12 months, we aim to maintain our leadership in the gaming content space and continue with the exponential pace of growth of Rooter Shop – expecting to hit $90 million GMV run rate by March’26.”
Rooter works with over 100 brands, connecting them with gaming audiences. With the advantage of a robust install base of 85+ million, the company is now focusing on unlocking new revenue and growth opportunities for publisher partners as well through its community engagement and commerce solutions. Rooter is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation and continue empowering gamers, creators, and publishers to engage and transact meaningfully.
28, May 2025
RJ Mahvash Opens Up About Emotional Toll of Intense Scene in Pyar Paisa Profit
MUMBAI, India– May 28, 2025: Amazon’s free streaming service, Amazon MX player, is steadily capturing audience attention in the OTT space with its diverse content lineup. One of its latest offerings, Pyar Paisa Profit, is generating major buzz for its sharp storytelling and emotional resonance. Adapted from Durjoy Dutta’s bestselling novel Now That You’re Rich, Let’s Fall in Love, and directed by Prashant Singh, the show follows four ambitious young professionals– Abhijeet, Saurabh, Shruti, and Garima, trying to navigate the chaotic blend of career highs and personal heartbreakers in the bustling city of Mumbai. Boasting a stellar ensemble cast featuring Mihir Ahuja, RJ Mahvash, Pratik Yadav, Shivangi Khedkar, Nitish Sharma, and Naman Upadhyaya, the series promises to strike a chord and keep viewers engaged throughout.
Reflecting on a particularly demanding scene from the shoot, RJ Mahvash shared, “There was a scene where my character breaks down emotionally on a balcony, and it turned out to be the most challenging moment of the series for me. The scene required me to cry my heart out twice, once downstairs and then again up on the balcony. Since it was my debut series, I thought I’d push myself and try method acting. I tapped into a deeply personal loss – someone close to me in my family had recently passed away, and I started reliving those memories, imagining them walking into the room again.”
She further added, “The emotions got so real that I couldn’t snap out of it even after they called ‘cut’. I ended up having a panic attack on set. I was sobbing uncontrollably, and when I looked around, I saw that half of the crew was in tears too. People were bringing me water, trying to calm me down, but I was completely overwhelmed. It was honestly quite embarrassing, and in that moment, I realised method acting isn’t for me– at least not for scenes that demand such emotional intensity. Now, I prefer the switch-on and switch-off technique, especially for scenes like that.”
Pyar, Paisa, Profit is now available to stream for free exclusively on Amazon MX Player, available through its apps on mobile, Amazon’s shopping app, Prime Video, Fire TV, and Connected TVs.
28, May 2025
Vogue India’s Wellness & Beauty Honours 2025 Wraps with Resounding Success
Mumbai, 28th May 2025 – Vogue India, the country’s definitive voice in beauty, fashion, and lifestyle, successfully concluded the Vogue Beauty & Wellness Honours in partnership with Tira at the JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, with floral partner Interflora India. The hallmark event recognised outstanding achievements and innovation with the best of India’s thriving beauty and wellness landscape, convening industry experts and notable stakeholders.
“We decided to expand the beauty awards to include wellness, but not just the going-to-the-spa kind. We’re looking at wellness from an emotional, mental, sexual, even a social lens. You could be the kind of person eating organic food, working out five times a day, meditating before bedtime and still be in a rut due to social isolation, one of the major downsides of this digital age,” says Rochelle Pinto, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue India.
“At Tira, we’ve always believed in celebrating beauty that’s innovative, high-performing, and truly exceptional—that is for every you. That’s exactly what this partnership with Vogue stands for with the Vogue Beauty and wellness honours. It has been a great experience to witness and engage with the finest names in the industry—brands that are shaping the future of beauty. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the nominees and winners, and we’re proud to be part of a platform that honours trailblazers and elevates beauty standards in India,” says Bhakti Modi, Co-Founder, Tira.
The Vogue Beauty & Wellness Honours culminated in a dazzling gala that celebrated excellence across India’s beauty and wellness landscape, spotlighting groundbreaking innovations, visionary industry leaders and trailblazers. The evening saw notable wins by Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Sara Tendulkar, Bhumi Pednekar, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Tiger Shroff, Alaya F, Mira Rajput Kapoor and Aditi Rao Hydari among others.
Prior to the gala, Vogue India hosted an exclusive jury brunch, where a panel of esteemed experts had gathered to meticulously review and assess standout products across makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrances and wellness categories. The jury comprised of:
● Rochelle Pinto – Head of Editorial Content, Vogue India
● Bhakti Modi – Co-founder and CEO of Tira Beauty
● Dipa Büller Khosla – Founder of Indē Wild
● Dr. Kiran Sethi – Dermatologist and Medical Director of Isya Aesthetics
● Dr. Aneesh Sheth – Pharmacist and Founder of Dr. Sheth’s
● Anushka Parwani – Wellness Expert, Founder of Anushka Yoga
● Sandhya Shekhar – Makeup Artist, Founder of Makae Beauty
Later, Vogue India hosted the “Eyeshadow 101: How to Get the Perfect Eyeshadow Look” masterclass, hosted by Sandhya Shekhar. The session delivered invaluable expert tips, techniques and insights into crafting eyeshadow looks suitable for any occasion.
This edition marked a significant step for Vogue India in acknowledging and elevating the dynamic landscape of the beauty and wellness industry.
28, May 2025
Vietjet Doubles A330neo Orders in Strategic Partnership with Airbus
(Mumbai, May 28, 2025) – Vietjethas placed a new order with Airbus for 20 widebody A330-900 aircraft to support strategic expansion over the next decade.
The agreement was signed in Hanoi by Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao and Wouter van Wersch, President Airbus International. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and French President Emmanuel Macron, during the French Head of State’s official visit to Vietnam.
This long-term order will support Vietjet’s ongoing international flight network expansion, enabling the airline to increase flights on high-capacity routes across the Asia-Pacific region, including key markets such as Indiaand to launchfuture long-haul services to Europe.
Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao said: “These modern Airbus aircraft, with the latest levels of efficiency and lower fuel consumption, have accompanied Vietjet’s growth and will continue to support Vietjet’s global flight network expansion. Our long-term investment in a modern, environmentally responsible fleet reflects our commitment to strengthening economic and technological ties between Vietnam and France. Vietjet remains dedicated to delivering greater connectivity and sustainable air travel for millions of passengers in Vietnam and around the world.
Wouter van Wersch, President Airbus International said: “Vietjet has established itself as one of the fastest-growing airlines in the world, bringing low fares with warm Vietnamese hospitality. We are proud that the carrier has selected the A330neo as its widebody aircraft of choice to build on its success, and we look forward to continuing our partnership as Vietjet expands its reach.”
With this new agreement, the airlinedoubles its firm orders for the A330neo to 40 aircraft. In addition, Vietjet has 96 A320neo Family single-aisle aircraft on order. Vietjet currently operates an all-Airbus fleet of 115 aircraft, comprising 108 single aisle A320 Family aircraft and seven A330-300s.
Powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330-900 is capable of flying 7,200 nm / 13,300 km non-stop. The A330neo features the award-winning Airspace cabin, which offers passengers a unique experience, high level of comfort, ambience, and design. As of the end of April 2025, the A330 Family had won over 1,800 firm orders from more than 130 customers worldwide. As with all in-production aircraft, the A330neo is able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with a target to increase to up to 100% SAF capability by 2030.
In line with fleet expansion, Vietjet has actively expanded flight network. In March, it launched two new non-stop services connecting Hyderabad and Bengaluru to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest city. With these latest additions, the airline now operates 10 India-Vietnam routes, offering a total of 78 flights per week—making it the airline with the most extensive flight network between the two countries.
Vietjet currently operates international services to India, Australia, and Kazakhstan with its A330 wide-body aircraft, offering passengers enhanced comfort and greater choice— especially in Business Class with fresh, distinctive cuisine served by a vibrant, professional crew. The A330 fleet will continue to play a key role as Vietjet expands to more distant destinations, meeting the evolving travel needs of passengers at home and around the world.
28, May 2025
Markets Rally on Tariff Delay Hopes, Eyes on July Events That Could Rock Wall Street
By- Mr. Vikram Kasat, Head – Advisory, PL Capital.
“Delaying tariffs continues to be a winning market strategy Nasdaq rose 2.5% to open the week, while S&P 500 snapped a four-day losing streak to close up 2.0%. Here are some big US events to watch that could send markets into a tailspin
July 4: Trump has urged Republicans to deliver the massive tax and spending bill to his desk before the Fourth of July. Trump is no doubt hoping markets will rally on the prospect of major tax cuts, much the way they did following his 2016 election
July 9 The temporary, 90-day pause on implementing the so-called reciprocal tariffs is set to expire on July 9. Markets are hoping Trump has learned his lesson on tariffs. But there is no guarantee. The temporary deal with China that reduced tariffs for 90 days expires Aug. 12.
July 30: The Federal Reserve may have some impact on markets as well. The Fed will meet twice on June 17-18 and July 29-30 While most Fed watchers expect the central bank to keep interest rates steady at the June policy meeting, the outlook for July is more uncertain.
Nifty 24826.20 Recent Low of 24462 (Reversal Level) should not break.”
28, May 2025
Hartek Ranks among 3 Solar EPC companies in India
Mumbai, 28th May 2025 – In a major industry recognition, Hartek Group, a leading name in India’s power and renewable energy sector, has been ranked among the Top 3 Large-Scale Solar EPC Companies for Calendar Year 2024 by the prestigious Mercom India Market Leaderboard.
Hartek has also been recognized as the Top 10 Rooftop solar EPC companies for Calendar Year 2024 as per Mercom’s latest report. With over 10 GW of solar power successfully connected to the grid, Hartek’s solar EPC land-based business unit continues to make a meaningful contribution towards achieving the nation’s renewable energy targets and building a sustainable, energy-secure future.
This marks the 3rd consecutive year that Hartek has earned a spot on Mercom India’s leaderboard, reinforcing its consistent performance, execution excellence, and deep-rooted commitment to India’s energy transition.
“This recognition from Mercom India is a proud moment for all of us at Hartek. It validates our consistent efforts and innovative approach in delivering reliable solar EPC solutions. As we continue to scale, our focus remains on empowering India’s energy landscape through clean and efficient power infrastructure,” said Simarpreet Singh, Executive Director & CEO, Hartek Group.
Hartek Group supports India’s green energy goals through a diversified portfolio and strong execution. It operates across three key verticals: Power Systems, Renewables, and Power Distribution Products.
The Power Systems division focuses on building turnkey substations and grid infrastructure up to 765 kV, strengthening the transmission network. Meanwhile, in Renewables, Hartek delivers rooftop and utility-scale solar projects across regions, driving clean energy adoption. The Power Distribution Products division manufactures advanced electrical solutions such as compact substations and control & relay panels, ensuring reliable power delivery up to 33 kV.
The company has recently bagged a major ?117 crore project with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited which includes extending a 765 kV AIS substation and 400/2s20 kV substation work in Gujarat.
