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Over 50% event-goers travel inter-city as outstation mobility and discretionary spending surge
In India, over half of event goers venture outside their home cities, with respondents from non-metro areas demonstrating even more frequent out-of-town travel. Personal cars and domestic flights are the popular choices for transportation. A notable number of attendees prioritize events as the main focus of their travels, with professional networking identified as the foremost reason for participation.
Restaurant enablement startup Dil Foods raises $7.5 million in funding
Restaurant enablement platform Dil Foods has secured $7.5 million in a funding round led by Bikaji Foods family office. The startup plans to utilize these funds to expand into new cities, enhance its cuisine offerings, and strengthen its supply chain. Dil Foods aims to scale to 600 locations by FY28 and achieve an annualized revenue of Rs 500 crores.
Costa Coffee's India FY25 sales jump 30% to Rs 198 cr; gross margin declines marginally
Costa Coffee saw significant growth in India. Revenue rose by 30.76 percent. Profit increased by 28.4 percent. The company opened more stores, reaching 220 outlets. However, margins slightly decreased due to inflation. The brand aims to be among Costa's top five global markets. India's coffee market is growing rapidly. Costa Coffee is expanding in high-traffic areas.
India to be among Costa Coffee's top 5 markets in 5 years: Global CEO
Costa Coffee plans to expand in India. It aims to be a top-five market globally. The company will add about 50 stores each year. They are focusing on metro cities. Devyani International Ltd is their franchise partner. Costa Coffee is celebrating 20 years in India. They are targeting consumers who pay premium for coffee.
PM Modi and Diljit Dosanjh bond over music and culture; Watch the video of their memorable interaction
Diljit Dosanjh concluded his successful Dil-Luminati tour in India with a final performance in Ludhiana on New Year’s Eve. He later met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, discussing music and culture. Controversy arose when a complaint was filed against Diljit for promoting alcohol in his songs.
To ‘Diljit Da’ with love: Diljit Dosanjh travels in taxi, visits Dakshineswar Temple before Kolkata concert, video goes viral
Punjabi music icon Diljit Dosanjh has landed in Kolkata for the eagerly awaited Kolkata stop of his “Dil-Luminati Tour.” While his much-anticipated performance is slated for November 30, the singer chose to arrive early, allowing himself three days to delve into the city’s rich culture and renowned landmarks. On Friday, Diljit treated fans to a reel on Instagram, providing a sneak peek into his explorations of the "City of Joy."
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Diljit Dosanjh asks audience to cheer as man proposes to girlfriend on stage at his Pune concert
Singer Diljit Dosanjh set the stage ablaze in Pune on Sunday evening with his electrifying Dil-Luminati concert, leaving fans with memories to cherish. Among the highlights of the night was a heartwarming moment that quickly went viral—a romantic proposal that stole the show.
Diljit Dosanjh's Pune concert goes completely alcohol-free. Here's why
On Sunday, the Maharashtra excise department withdrew the license to serve alcohol at actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh's Dil-Luminati concert, set to take place that evening in Pune's Kothrud area.
SKFS acquires Mirah Hospitality to grow its food services business pan-India
SKFS Group is acquiring Mirah Hospitality & Gourmet for Rs 80 crore. Mirah Hospitality, which operates 30 outlets across its brands like Rajdhani, Bayroute and Hitchki, will become a 100% subsidiary of SKFS Group. Both companies are looking to expand the business nationally and internationally.
Diljit Dosanjh makes public apology on stage as fans get caught in concert ticket scam
During his Jaipur concert on the 'Dil-Luminati Tour,' Diljit Dosanjh addressed fans affected by a ticket scam by issuing an apology and said authorities were investigating. He advised fans to purchase only from official platforms like Zomato Live and Scope Entertainment to avoid such issues.
Diljit Dosanjh's 'Dil-Luminati Tour 2024' concert ticket sold out in your city? Tickets still available for this city
Diljit Dosanjh's Dil-Luminati Tour 2024 has seen a surge in ticket sales, with most shows sold out. The tour kicks off on October 26, 2024, in Delhi and concludes in Guwahati on December 29, 2024, where tickets are still available. Book through Zomato Live to secure your spot.
'Gangs of Wasseypur' to re-release in theaters tomorrow alongside folk-horror 'Tumbbad'
Anurag Kashyap’s cult classic Gangs of Wasseypur will be re-released in theaters from August 30 to September 5, offering fans a chance to relive the saga in 2K format. Also being re-released are Tumbbad and Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, promising a nostalgic film experience for cinema aficionados.
Vikram Lagadapati starrer 'Virgin Story' is now a hit on local OTT
Vikram Lagadapati's latest youthful comedy 'Virgin Story' was recently digitally premiered on a local OTT platform and is receiving impressive viewership.
Lollapalooza: Imagine Dragons, AP Dhillon Saba Azad and others star in festival’s debut in Mumbai, India
Lollapalooza, the popular music festival, made its debut in India with a star-studded lineup of international and local artists. Headliners Imagine Dragons, AP Dhillon, and Saba Azad rocked the stage at the festival held in Mumbai, drawing in thousands of music fans from across the country.
Four Indian tourists killed in car-bus collision in Nepal
The accident occurred on Sunday night along the Prithvi Highway in the Thakre area, according to the police. The four Indian nationals were returning to Kathmandu after visiting Pokhara.
Southern industry has always made good films and its success is not surprising, says Anil Kapoor
Anil Kapoor will be next seen in 'Thar' directed by Raj Singh Chaudhary.
Axis Bank to waive 12 EMIs on select home loans under festive offer
Announcing the launch of 'Dil se Open Celebrations : kyunki Diwali roz roz nahi aati', the bank said it will offer deals and discounts on shopping in restaurants and other retail loan products on purchases made through Axis Bank debit and credit cards.
Amazon's audio service, Audible, bets on local languages for growth in India
Audible had entered India in November 2018, with a range of audio books and now has over 2 lakh titles available in the country. In December last year, it launched Audible Suno - an India-first app - that offers more than 100 audio stories and podcasts for free in English and Hindi.
A cool opportunity for India to be an AC manufacturing hub
The air-conditioning sector is primed for growth, and experts believe India can take advantage of this situation.
LS Polls: BJP mulls fielding Madhuri Dixit from Pune seat
The party is in the process of finalising the list of probables for several Lok Sabha seats and Dixit's name has been shortlisted for the Pune Lok Sabha constituency.
BSNL launches new plans with up to 3GB per day data
BSNL today announced new plans in the price range of Rs 333 to Rs 395, offering daily data usage limit of up to 3 GB, unlimited calling and 90 day validity.
South Asian Diaspora matchmaking app Dil Mil raises $2.7 pre-series A, bullish on India
Unlike dating apps, Dil Mil looks to help the Indian diaspora in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia find prospective matrimonial match.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal targets PM Modi over policing
Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said at least one hour a week should be kept aside by Modi to oversee policing in the national capital.
Thailand is a great holiday destination for its food, Bata Asia's Rajeev Gopalakrishnan
Thai food, retro music and trendy menswear — This boss lists his top essentials.
Kargil hero Vikram Batra’s mother calls Modi 'Pseudo-patriot’ for using catch phrase of martyr
BJP made the matters worse, with media reports citing its national spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi as saying that Batra’s family didn’t own any copyright of the phrase.
Devyani to set up chain of bars
Devyani International of Ravi Jaipuria-owned RJ Corp, which runs Pizza Hut, KFC and Costa Coffee chains, is set to serve hotter stuff by opening a countrywide chain of bars, a company official said.
RJ Corp co inks JV with GMR for food retail chain
Ravi Jaipuria-owned Devyani International (DIL) has inked a 60:40 joint venture with GMR to set up multiple food retail outlets at the Delhi International Airport.
CESC announces acquisition of 51% stake in Dhariwal Infrastructure
CESC Ltd on announced acquisition of a 51% stake in Dhariwal Infrastructure Ltd, a Manikchand group company, for Rs 200 crore. CESC vice chairman said the company has built up a Rs 1000-crore corpus to fund similar acquisitions in future.
India consortium strikes a direct deal with Namibia miner
While the size of the deal could not be ascertained as Pravin Shankar Pandya, chairman of DIL, was not available for comment, a highly-placed industry official confirmed it was a large-sized transaction.
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