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Fashion Value Chain
11 hours ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Bajaj Finserv Celebrates Dealer Success with Rakul Preet Singh
On 17th June 2025, five Bajaj Finserv partner store dealers met Rakul Preet Singh. But the excitement doesn't end here. Now, you have a chance to meet cricketing idol KL Rahul through Bajaj Finserv's latest campaign. Mumbai witnessed an exciting event on 17th June 2025, when five top-performing Bajaj Finserv partner store dealers were rewarded with an exclusive in-person meet-and-greet with Bollywood actress Rakul Preet Singh. Held at the JW Marriott in Juhu, this gathering was part of Bajaj Finserv's highly successful Blockbuster EMI Days campaign, an initiative that made premium home appliances more affordable and shopping experiences more rewarding for both customers and partner stores. The top five winners were Nandilath Gmart, Vasanth and Co., Deepak Telecom, Keshri Collection, and Vishal Mobile. Know more. Bajaj Finserv Celebrates Dealer Success with Rakul Preet Singh The Blockbuster EMI Days campaign: Making big purchases easy and fun Running from 10th April to 30th May 2025, the Blockbuster EMI Days campaign focused on transforming the way consumers buy big-value items like home appliances and gadgets. Bajaj Finserv combined attractive offers-up to 55% off on top brands and Easy EMI options-with engaging promotions featuring cricket star Suresh Raina and actress Rakul Preet Singh. To ensure the message reached customers nationwide, personalised videos were created in seven local languages. An integral part of the campaign was the BFL Summer Store Decor contest, also known as Apna Store Sajao, which encouraged partner stores across cities and towns to creatively decorate their stores with branded collaterals. The contest participants had an e-meet with Rakul Preet Singh and Suresh Raina. And 5 lucky winners earned the opportunity to meet Rakul Preet Singh in person. Introducing #KLRahulSeMilo Challenge: Your Chance to Meet KL Rahul For those who missed out on meeting Rakul Preet Singh, Bajaj Finserv's ongoing campaign is exclusively for the customers. The #KLRahulSeMilo Challenge, on from 30th May to 30th June 2025, offers an opportunity for you to win an exclusive meet-and-greet session with Indian cricketing icon KL Rahul. Dealer Success Team with Rakul Preet Singh How to participate in #KLRahulSeMilo Challenge Earn points for every activity completed Engage: Use the Insta EMI Card, shop via Hamara Mall, or pay bills using BBPS. Explore: Apply for loans, top-ups, or pocket insurance. Update: Download the latest app version, activate Bajaj Prime, or check your credit score. Share: Interact with the campaign on social media using #KLRahulSeMilo. Submit your proof of participation here: Benefits of participating Stand a chance to personally meet KL Rahul – a rare and exciting experience for cricket fans. Enjoy the convenience and benefits of Bajaj Finserv's financial products while accumulating points. Stay updated on exclusive offers, deals, and personalised services through the app and social media. Winners receive direct communication via WhatsApp, SMS, email, or phone call, with the final list announced on Bajaj Finserv's Instagram handle. â Bajaj Finserv: Where finance meets entertainment By blending celebrity-driven engagement with practical finance solutions, Bajaj Finserv continues to redefine customer experiences. Whether you're a dealer or a customer, the company's campaigns aim to reward loyalty, inspire excitement, and make financial services more enjoyable. Bajaj Finserv continues to build lasting relationships with customers and partners by blending entertainment and practical financial solutions. The Blockbuster EMI Days and #KLRahulSeMilo campaigns demonstrate Bajaj Finserv's commitment to listening to customer needs and rewarding partners who contribute to spreading the message. Bajaj Finance Limited Bajaj Finance Ltd. ('BFL', 'Bajaj Finance', or 'the Company'), a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv Ltd., is a deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC-D) registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and is classified as an NBFC-Investment and Credit Company (NBFC-ICC). BFL is engaged in the business of lending and acceptance of deposits. It has a diversified lending portfolio across retail, SMEs, and commercial customers with significant presence in both urban and rural India. It accepts public and corporate deposits and offers a variety of financial services products to its customers. BFL, a thirty-five-year-old enterprise, has now become a leading player in the NBFC sector in India and on a consolidated basis, it has a franchise of 69.14 million customers. BFL has the highest domestic credit rating of AAA/Stable for long-term borrowing, A1+ for short-term borrowing, and CRISIL AAA/Stable & [ICRA]AAA(Stable) for its FD program. It has a long-term issuer credit rating of BB+/Positive and a short-term rating of B by S&P Global ratings. To know more, visit
Khaleej Times
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Superdad Awards Season 2 celebrates UAE's most inspiring fathers in a meaningful tribute
The second edition of the Superdad Awards was held on June 14 at JW Marriott Hotel Marina, Dubai, bringing together fathers, families, and community leaders to recognise fatherhood in its many powerful forms. The event was timed ahead of Father's Day to spotlight real stories of strength, sacrifice, and love, and to reflect on why celebrating fathers is more important than ever in today's world. Organised by 321 Events DMCC, the Superdad Awards were created to shine a light on the often-unacknowledged contributions of fathers who serve as role models, caretakers, mentors, and changemakers in their homes and communities. The 'Superdad of the Year' honour was awarded to Taylor Johnson, an American father of three, including two adopted daughters with visual impairments. Taylor's story stood out for his ability to balance fatherhood and entrepreneurship while creating a nurturing environment filled with love and opportunity. Zoha Masood Beig, founder and CEO of 321 Events DMCC, shared: 'Fathers are often the silent supporters — strong, loving, consistent, yet rarely recognised. That's why we created the Superdad Awards: to tell their stories, to celebrate their efforts, and to inspire more families to see fatherhood as a role of heart and year's winners reminded us that being a dad isn't just a title, it's a legacy.' The evening was far more than an awards ceremony — it was a heartfelt celebration of fatherhood in all its forms. Guests were treated to a powerful live sand art performance, beautifully narrating the emotional journey of a father's life. A moving dance tribute followed, paying homage to fathers across generations and their timeless role in shaping lives. The awards were adjudicated by a distinguished Jury and Advisory Board comprising renowned industry leaders and dignitaries: Maher Al Kabi, Raza Beig, Gaurav Tandon, Amitabh Taneja, Nina Zandnia, Mohammed Al Mansoori, David Van Lachem, Mirza Al Hussain Sayegh, and Juhi Yasmeen Khan. Their collective expertise ensured a rigorous, fair, and thoughtful selection process, celebrating truly deserving fathers. The night concluded on an inspiring note with the official announcement of Superdad Awards – Season 3, set to return in 2026 with renewed spirit, wider community engagement, and even more extraordinary stories. The next chapter promises to elevate the celebration of fatherhood to greater heights.
Mint
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Weekend food plan: Eat your way through the Far East at these pop-ups
Curated by Chef Rahul Istwal, who specialises in North-eastern and Himalayan cuisine, the Bhutanese set menu is a homage to the rich culinary traditions of the country with a contemporary flair. Start with hoentay, or buckwheat dumplings served with Bhutan's fiery relish ezay. Eat the shamu datshi, a cheesy mushroom stew, and jasha paa, a spicy chicken curry served with khur-le or buckwheat pancakes, red rice, and kewa datshi. While fish lovers can sample the pan-seared Himalayan Trout. End your meal with doma tart made of fermented areca nut topped with fresh fruits. Where: Angsana Oasis Resort and Spa, Doddaballapur Main Rd, Rajanukunte, Bengaluru When: Fridays & Saturdays, till 30 June Contact: +91-77956 34345 Advertisement Also read: A new supper club brings authentic Vietnamese flavours to Thane Monsoon menu at Thai Naam. Savour an all-new monsoon menu featuring grilled classics from Thai cuisine this season. You can choose from vegetarian, seafood and poultry options. The vegetable grills comprises smoky asparagus and yard beans, portobollo mushrooms and cheese. Meat lovers can opt for classic chicken with soy garlic marinade, roasted duck, spicy minced lamb, and grilled liver. There's baked lobster, white prawns seasoned with chili, and scallops for seafood eaters. Where: Thai Naam, near JW Marriott Sahar, Andheri East, Mumbai Contact: +91-7417300300 Advertisement Chicken pho at Lotus Cafe, JW Marriott Mumbai. Monsoon is officially here in Mumbai, and what better to enjoy the season than eating a warm bowl of chicken pho. Savour the Vietnamese classic along with many other signature dishes at 'With love, from Hanoi'—a pop-up that brings some of the most popular dishes from Vietnam in Mumbai. Chef Huong Nguyen, the Sous Chef at JW Marriott Hanoi, has curated a menu comprising Vietnamese crab cakes, bun cha, the grilled pork with rice noodles dish, chicken rice, crisp shrimp spring rolls, steamed fish and more. There are handcrafted cocktails using Vietnamese ingredients such as lemongrass, yuzu and shisho to sip on the side. Where: Lotus Cafe, JW Marriott, Juhu, Mumbai When: 13 June - 22 June Contact: 022-6693 3344 Advertisement Also read: A culinary journey from Bangkok to Mumbai with Nara Thai
Forbes
a day ago
- Forbes
How To Spend Two Days In Cuzco
The gateway to Machu Picchu has its own magnificence. The Peruvian city of Cuzco is the typical starting and ending point for trips to Machu Picchu, as it has the closest airport to the world-renowned attraction. Yet there's plenty to do in this historic city itself that makes it a worthwhile stopover. You'll want to explore Cuzco slowly. It's set high in the Andes Mountains at a breath-sucking altitude of more than 11,000 feet. Fortunately, if you base yourself at the Forbes Travel Guide Recommended JW Marriott El Convento Cusco, a beautifully restored heritage property built around the 16th-century colonial Convent of San Agustín in the heart of the city, you can acclimate with a welcoming cup of mate de coca, an herbal tea used throughout the region to combat the effects of high altitude. Even better, the property pumps extra oxygen into each of its 153 guest rooms, making it a little easier to breathe. The hotel is a short walk from the Plaza de Armas — this main square is anchored by the grand Cusco Cathedral — and numerous museums, cafés and places to eat. Here's how to make the most of your time in that area and other parts of the city. JW Marriott El Convento Cusco is a beautifully restored heritage property. After a generous buffet breakfast at the luxury hotel, walk a few blocks through Cuzco's narrow streets to Qorikancha, where the ruins of a once-grand, sacred Incan temple are visible beneath the Church and Convent of Santo Domingo, which the Spanish constructed in the 1500s atop the Incan site. Several Inca-era rooms are visible on the edges of the colonial courtyard, while paintings throughout the building document both Incan and Spanish heritage. Take time to wander the gardens, too. Your next stop is Mercado San Pedro, Cuzco's central market. Browse the crowded aisles for everything from fresh fruit juices to spices to religious objects. Enjoy a leisurely lunch nearby at Chicha, the Cuzco outpost of celebrity chef Gastón Acurio, where Andean ingredients appear in innovative preparations. You might sample cuy (guinea pig), served in the style of Peking duck, atop a purple corn pancake with a 'hoisin' sauce made from rocoto peppers. Or try alpaca carpaccio, the rich meat brightened with a pesto-style sauce. Mercado San Pedro, Cuzco's central market, is filled with fresh flavors. In the afternoon, you can visit two museums that will help you prepare for your Machu Picchu visit. The Museo Inka has informative exhibits about Incan culture while Museo de Machu Picchu, which claims the world's largest collection of Machu Picchu artifacts, takes you through the history of the site's 'discovery' during American explorer Hiram Bingham's famous 1911 expedition that brought Machu Picchu into the world spotlight. Both museums have captions in English and Spanish. Make sure you're back at the hotel in time for a late-afternoon lesson on crafting a pisco sour, Peru's best-known cocktail, or a tour of the property, which takes you through its restoration, its history as a convent and its even earlier heritage, visiting pre-Inca ruins visible on the Marriott's lower level. For a light supper, take a short walk to Organika, where many of the ingredients in the salads, soups and plates, such as quinoa with grilled vegetables, are sourced from their own Sacred Valley gardens. The tiradito de trucha, made with local trout and paired with sweet potato chips, is an excellent choice. The hotel courtyard hosts demonstrations and photo opportunities. The next morning, after breakfast, stop into the hotel courtyard, where women from the Sacred Valley community of Chinchero offer demonstrations of traditional textile weaving techniques. You can also snap your photo with Panchita, the resident baby alpaca. Afterward, take an Uber or taxi — or book a guided tour — to Sacsayhuamán, an impressive archeological site built in the 1400s at an elevation of more than 12,000 feet. Allow at least a couple of hours to properly explore the multiple areas. Its walls and gates were constructed of massive stone blocks, fit together precisely without the use of mortar. From several vantage points around the site, you'll have expansive views across the entire Cuszo region. When you finish, walk down the stone staircases and through the narrow lanes lined with colorful street art to the San Blas neighborhood. At Green Point, you can lunch in the garden on plant-based dishes that might range from vegetarian quinoa soup to the 'Vegan Cusco Grill,' consisting of stuffed rocoto pepper, grilled oyster mushrooms, fresh greens and local potatoes in a creamy golden huancaína sauce, made from aji amarillo peppers. Be sure to try one of the fruity kombuchas or opt for the tangy, slightly fermented purple corn variety. Sacsayhuamán is an amazing archeological site built in the 1400s. Nearby, refresh with a coffee or a rich dark hot chocolate at Xapiri Ground, an art gallery/café close to the Plaza San Blas that shows work by contemporary artists from the Peruvian Amazon. Head back to the hotel for a rest or to lounge in the relaxation pool in the lower-level spa. As dusk approaches, visit Planetarium Cusco, a family-run star-gazing site, for an informative presentation that explores the Incas' view of the cosmos. You'll hear the Incan names for various constellations, learn some of the differences between the skies in the Northern and Southern hemispheres and, weather permitting, look through a telescope to spot celestial bodies. The planetarium offers presentations in English and provides transportation to and from the city center. When you return to town, a pisco sour in the JW Marriott's bar makes for a fitting finale to your two days of Cuszo adventures.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Marriott CEO on summer travel demand: We haven't seen any softness
Marriott's (MAR) business isn't succumbing to a cooler economy — yet. "Today, am I seeing any of the softness that you described? No, but ... we've got to be transparent," Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano told Yahoo Finance at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity on Tuesday. "That could change given how short that booking window [is]." He added that group bookings were the strongest segment in the first quarter, and the company has the most visibility into that business because rooms are typically reserved far in advance. Business and leisure travel, on the other hand, are more prone to change as the lead times for booking are usually three weeks. Capuano said the international market remains an area of growth. The company is seeing double-digit RevPAR (revenue per available room) growth in Asia Pacific (excluding China). Meanwhile, southern Europe is projected to have strong leisure summer travel, and many markets in the Middle East remain strong despite conflicts. However, Marriott's first quarter performance and outlook added some fuel to the fire on concerns that a slowing US economy was beginning to spill over to the hotel industry. The purveyor of the Ritz-Carlton and J.W. Marriott brands cut its closely watched RevPAR metric when it reported earnings in early May. It projected full-year RevPAR growth of 1.5% to 3.5%, compared to the 2% to 4% it forecast previously. Read more: Here's how much Marriott points are actually worth (and what you can do with them) In the first quarter, global RevPAR rose 4% year over year, cooling from the 5% growth it clocked in Q4. RevPAR in the US and Canada rose over 3%, versus over 4% in the fourth quarter. Marriott reiterated its full-year earnings per share (EPS) outlook of $9.82 to $10.19. Over the past 30 days, Yahoo Finance data shows sell-side analysts have largely maintained their full-year EPS projection on Marriott at $10.08. Marriott shares are down about 7% in the past month as economic concerns build. Hilton (HLT) and Hyatt (H) are down 3% and 4%, respectively. "Economic indicators such as unemployment, business confidence and consumer confidence all reflect a stable outlook," lodging industry research firm STR wrote in a new note. "Slowing TSA screenings are a concern; however this may be a function of travelers shifting to car travel and slowing outbound international travel due to the falling U.S. dollar." STR expects a slower summer season for the hotel industry, citing weakening booking trends already for July and August. The firm blames fewer blockbuster events compared to last year, such as the Olympics, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, and the EURO 2024. But the economy and Trump administration policies look to be a headwind too. "The falling U.S. dollar may slow the flood of Americans traveling overseas and U.S. immigration policies could possibly deter some foreign-born U.S. citizens, representing around 16% of the U.S. population, from traveling abroad," STR researchers wrote. Read more from Yahoo Finance's coverage of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity Time CEO on embracing AI: It's better to have a seat at the table X CEO Linda Yaccarino rejects claims of advertiser pressure, touts X Money, other progress under Musk Brian Sozzi is Yahoo Finance's Executive Editor and a member of Yahoo Finance's editorial leadership team. Follow Sozzi on X @BrianSozzi, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Tips on stories? Email
