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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee's wedding menu features Ghee Pongal, Gulab Jamuns; Sobhita Dhulipala's candid mealtime moment goes viral
Actor Akhil Akkineni exchanged vows with Zainab Ravdjee in a close-knit traditional wedding ceremony attended by family and close friends on June 6, and pictures of the grand set-up won hearts on social media. The internet has been buzzing with visuals from the wedding and the glamorous reception that followed. Among the standout features of the celebrations was the grand South Indian feast organised for the guests. The catering service team took to their Instagram page to offer a peek into the special menu. Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee's grand reception Samantha Ruth Prabhu gives an 'insight into rural Bhutanese life' The lavish meal featured items like ghee kaaram dosa, ghee pongal, ghee idli, vadas, and upma. The dessert counter stole the spotlight with delicious servings of gulab jamuns, while the beverage section featured aromatic filter coffee and refreshing shakes in flavours such as watermelon, mosambi, and mango. Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala were seen enjoying the meal with much enthusiasm. Sobhita was seen eating with full-hearted joy, while Naga looked on as she relished the South Indian dishes. About Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee's wedding Akhil and Zainab had been in a relationship for a couple of years before getting engaged in November last year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like A New Launch That Redefines Luxury – Signature Global SPR Signature Global Book Now Undo Akhil's father, actor Nagarjuna Akkineni , shared the news with fans via social media: 'With immense joy, Amala and I are delighted to share that our dear son has married his beloved Zainab in a beautiful ceremony (3:35 am) at our home, where our hearts belong. We watched a dream come true surrounded by love, laughter, and those dearest to us. We seek your blessings as they begin this new journey together. 💫 With love and gratitude. @AkhilAkkineni8 #InfiniteLove ♾ #Blessings #NewBeginnings.' The actor also shared some adorable family pictures featuring Sobhita, Chay, Amala, and the newly-wedded couple.
Nylon
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Nylon
Chloé opens new counter space at BHG Bugis Junction
Housed within BHG Bugis Junction is Chloé's all-new counter space where you can get up-close with the Maison's Signature and Atelier des Fleurs collections while taking in the interior of the space that has been designed to resemble a French florist cart. Image courtesy of Chloé. At the heart of the space is an Atelier des Fleurs fragrance bar which displays the full range of the Ateliers des Fleurs fragrances for you to compose your own personalised fragrance bouquet — just like how you would when you select your favourite flowers at the florist. Image courtesy of Chloé. In addition to the fragrances, you'll also find scented hand cream, solid soap, body lotion, shower gel, and the newest solid perfume, all available in the signature scents of Cedrus, Magnolia Alba, and Santalum. Apart from this, you can experience Chloé's iconic scents too, including Chloé Eau de Parfum and L'Eau de Parfum Intense. Image courtesy of Chloé. To make it a truly unique and memorable experience, the new counter will be offering exclusive services such as personalised gift-wrapping and bottle customisations. You can get personalised engraving and watercolour designs on your fragrance bottles on 14 June and 12 July (from 2pm to 5pm). Chloé BHG Bugis Junction is located at 200 Victoria Street, Unit 01-00, Singapore 188021.
Mint
12-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
Maharashtra's expensive alcohol—following its first duty hike in 14 years—will still find takers. Here's why
On Tuesday, the Maharashtra cabinet approved several revenue-enhancing measures in the excise department, including an increase in liquor duty—its first such hike in 14 years. This would make domestic premium liquors 60% costlier in Maharashtra. However, the tax hangover of the Maharashtra government's excise duty hike on key alcohol products might be short-lived as the underlying trend of India's alcohol consumption remains strong, particularly aided by demand for premium liquors, said experts. 'Young consumers are mainly driving this premiumisation," Naman Shah, an independent consumer sector analyst, told Mint. 'The growing popularity of cocktail culture and demand for curated experiences have made them less sensitive to price hikes. Alcohol is not a sin anymore. People want to taste luxury." The Maharashtra government seems to be capitalising on this trend by hiking excise duty on premium liquors. Indian-made foreign liquors like whiskey, rum and spirits will attract duties 4.5 times their manufacturing costs, up from the current rate of three times, according to the committee tasked with boosting the state's liquor revenue. Alcohol excise duty contributed about 6% of the state's total tax receipts in 2024-25, according to unaudited provisional figures from Comptroller and Auditor General of India. The state government plans to increase that to 10% in FY26. While excise duties on beer and wine have not been increased, country and imported premium liquors will face relatively smaller hikes. This will increase their retail prices by 14% and over 25% respectively. The industry impact The increased liquor levies would support Maharasthra's strained exchequer and help fund populist schemes such as Ladki Bahin Yojana (to provide financial assistance to women in low-income families), as well as benefits for farmers and other communities, said experts. Regarding the potential impact on volumes, Shah believes demand won't be dented in the long term as consumers are willing to pay. Moreover, 'majority of Indian consumers still fall under the 'mass" segment where the proposed hike on excise duty is only 3-4%. So, there should not be much of a volume impact, overall," the consumer sector analyst said. But the market panicked and heavily penalised distilleries with significant exposure to the state. United Spirits Ltd, India's largest alcohol producer and owner of brands like McDowell's No.1, Royal Challenge, and Signature, has a sizable 25-30% exposure to Maharashtra. As a result, its stock corrected by almost 7% on Wednesday. 'Distilleries with significant exposure to Maharashtra might see a big volume dip in Q2 (the second quarter, July-September) following the price hike," another consumer sector analyst said, requesting anonymity. 'From Q3 onwards, as the festive season kicks in and new prices are absorbed, volumes should recover again." Among major distilleries, shares of Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd, the maker of medium-ranged Sterling Reserve and Officer's Choice whiskies, declined 5%. The market anticipates major volume hits on the lower to mid-ranged products, despite the proposal of a limited tax hike on them, according to experts. 'There might be some impact on the country, lower-end and mid-premium segments. But I don't see any significant impact on the premium or luxury end," the unnamed consumer sector analyst said. A 'premium' explosion Alcohol companies have been riding a formidable wave of premiumisation post-covid as they have seen an explosion in demand in the 'prestige and above' (P&A) segment, which places an emphasis on brands with quality, reputation, and higher profit margins. United Spirits's P&A volume grew at a faster pace—9% year-on-year—than its overall volume growth of 7% during the fourth quarter of FY25, mainly driven by resilient consumer demand in the luxury and premium segments, Nuvama Institutional Equities said in a recent report. This resulted in a 40% on-year surge in Q4 Ebitda. Similarly, while United Breweries Ltd saw an overall 5% on-year volume growth, its premium-end products clocked 24% yearly growth and Ebitda rose 31%, according to the report. Radico Khaitan Ltd, best known for its Magic Moments vodka brand, has also aggressively expanded its P&A portfolio with premium offerings like Jaisalmer Gin, Rampur Indian Single Malt Whisky, and Royal Ranthambore. Radico has an 8% share in the P&A segment and plans to widen its portfolio further in this segment. This would expand its target user base and improve its confidence on execution, as there is demand for innovative premium products in the market, Motilal Oswal Financial Services said in a note. Moreover, Radico has only 7-8% exposure to Maharashtra. Hence, its stock price was broadly resilient on Wednesday akin to its beer and wine manufacturing peers'. Since beer and wine were spared of any excise duty hikes, shares of Sula Vineyards Ltd rose almost 8%, while those of Maharashtra-based GM Breweries Ltd rose 10%. GM Breweries, which primarily produces country liquor, already receives excise duty concession from the Maharashtra government. 'Now it will also manufacture Maharashtra Made Liquor (MML) for the government. Hence its stock went up" said Shah, the independent consumer sector analyst quoted earlier. MML, which the Maharashtra government introduced along with its excise duty hikes on premium liquors, is a new category of grain-based foreign liquor to be produced exclusively by local manufacturers. It would be priced higher than country liquor, but lower than the cheapest Indian-made foreign liquor.
New Straits Times
05-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Signature Malaysia launches largest home and living showcase
KUALA LUMPUR: Signature International Bhd, via Signature Malaysia, has kicked off its most ambitious campaign yet with the launch of a nationwide event, aiming to set the Malaysia Book of Records for the biggest home and living showcase. The seven-weekend Signature HomeFest 2025 was unveiled at the company's flagship store in Kota Damansara. The campaign will run from June 4 to July 20 across all 50 Signature showrooms nationwide. The event will feature over 100 home and living brands, exclusive promotions, live events and pop-up exhibitions in key locations such as Johor, the Klang Valley and Ipoh. As part of the launch, Signature Malaysia introduced actress Amelia Henderson as its new brand ambassador and Datuk Chef Wan as celebrity chef. Both figures will lead engagements throughout the campaign. The brand also presented its new design concept, Soft Minima, described as a refined approach to minimalism that blends warm textures and intentional design for modern homeowners. "It's about living more intentionally," said KS Lau, group chief executive officer of Signature International. "HomeFest is not just a campaign - it's an expression of our design philosophy and customer-first approach," he added. Founded in 1994, Signature Group is Malaysia's largest kitchen cabinet manufacturer and home living solutions provider. Publicly listed since 2008 under Signature International Bhd, the company has 50 showrooms across Malaysia and operations in 15 countries. Its flagship brand encompasses kitchens, wardrobes, and home furniture under one cohesive lifestyle offering.
Hypebeast
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Pininfarina Unveils One-Off Battista Novantacinque for 95th Anniversary
Summary Automobili Pininfarinahas revealed theBattistaNovantacinque, a one-off hyper GT created to commemorate the 95th anniversary of Italian design house Pininfarina. Debuting at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile in Turin, the Novantacinque marks the final bespoke commission of the Battista line, with production concluding by the end of 2025. Finished in Exposed Signature Carbon Tinted Rosso Gloss with gold and black accents, the car embodies the brand's ethos of blending heritage with future-focused luxury. Inside, the Novantacinque features black leather and Alcantara Pilota seats, gold-stitched details and bespoke aluminum controls — each element reinforcing its celebratory status. With only a handful of Battistas ever made, the Novantacinque secures its place as a future collector's icon.
