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UNIQLO OPENS FIRST STORE IN BENGALURU

UNIQLO OPENS FIRST STORE IN BENGALURU

LIFE & ARTS, Lifestyle, News
August 29, 2025, Bengaluru, India - Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today opened the doors to its first-ever store in Bengaluru, marking a significant milestone in its India journey. Cricket legend, and Bengaluru local, Rahul Dravid joined the launch celebrations at UNIQLO Orion Mall, Brigade Gateway, where he participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside UNIQLO India representatives, drawing a crowd of excited customers and fans. Spread across 9,012 square feet on the ground floor of the mall, UNIQLO Orion Mall Brigade Gateway, Bengaluru introduces the brand’s signature LifeWear philosophy to the city: high-quality, functional clothing designed to improve everyday life. This marks UNIQLO’s 17th store in India and its very first in South India. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Z...
Signify Inaugurates Philips Smart Light Hub in Malappuram, Kerala

Signify Inaugurates Philips Smart Light Hub in Malappuram, Kerala

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Malappuram, Kerala, India-Aug 25, 2025 14:00 IST A one-of-its-kind experience store spread across 2500 sq. ft offering a wide array of over 500+ SKUs of innovative home lighting products In line with Signify’s #BrighterLivesBetterWorld vision, this is the latest addition to the growing network of Philips Smart Light Hubs across India. Tapping customers across India, Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world’s leading lighting company, announced the launch of Philips Smart Light Hub (SLH) in Malappuram, Kerala. Spanning an impressive 2500 square feet, the store features a vast selection of over 500+ SKUs, offering a holistic shopping experience to customers. Rajat Pahwa, Business Head India, Smart Homes, Signify Greater India inaugurating the Philips Smart light Hub i...
Danube Properties Unlocks Office Ownership with Signature 1% Payment Plan

Danube Properties Unlocks Office Ownership with Signature 1% Payment Plan

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Aspirz by Danube Introduces a Bold Mixed-Use Concept with Hotel Apartments and Offices in Dubai Sports City Dubai, UAE – August 22, 2025: Danube Properties, one of the UAE’s most trusted and dynamic real estate developers, is once again reshaping the market with the launch of Aspirz by Danube, a landmark mixed-use development located in the heart of Dubai Sports City. In a bold industry-first move, Danube is offering office ownership under its signature 1% monthly payment plan—making it easier than ever for entrepreneurs, SMEs, and investors to own premium commercial real estate in Dubai. Aspirz by Danube sits on a 37,000 sq. ft plot and rises 40 floors high, thoughtfully designed to accommodate both business and residential communities. The development features 698 units, including ...
Bangalore gets its very first “Paradise Kebab fest”

Bangalore gets its very first “Paradise Kebab fest”

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~The most authentic Indian Kebabs Fest to treat Bangaloreans~  Bangalore, 16th July 2025 : PHOTOS BY P.K.ANANTH KUMAR Paradise Food Court – the biggest food chain serving authentic and delectable Hyderabadi cuisine with seven decades of legacy is bringing to Bangalore a new kebab treat through the “Paradise Kebab Festival”. The one-of-its-kind kebab fest beginning on 16 July in Bangalore  will bring a variety of kebabs from different states of India as a one-stop kebab destination at Paradise. The kebabs will be available at all Paradise outlets across at the city as dine-in or take-aways and can also be ordered online on food deliveries portals. Known for serving foods authentic to the royal kitchens of Hyderabad, Paradise is bringing the unique fest to one of the most cosmopolitan citi...
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Enters a New Era of Luxury: The Return of Waldorf Astoria New York Signals a Global Brand Evolution

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Enters a New Era of Luxury: The Return of Waldorf Astoria New York Signals a Global Brand Evolution

LIFE & ARTS, Lifestyle, News, World
July 15, 2025 With the highly anticipated opening of Waldorf Astoria New York and a curated global expansion of landmark properties, Hilton’s legacy brand redefines modern luxury through destination‑driven design, culinary innovation, and cultural legacy MCLEAN, Va. — With the highly-anticipated return of Waldorf Astoria New York, Hilton’s iconic luxury brand enters a new chapter, one that honors its storied past while looking boldly to the future. Since the New York City property closed in 2017 for an unprecedented restoration, the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand has undergone a thoughtful evolution, growing its global presence with 17 new openings and 33 additional properties in the pipeline, evolving from a heritage name into a worldwide symbol of modern luxury. Now spannin...
HomeLane Strengthens Coimbatore Presence with New Studio Launch

HomeLane Strengthens Coimbatore Presence with New Studio Launch

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Monday, Jul 14, 2025 17:07:13 Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India – Business Wire India HomeLane, India’s leading home interiors brand, opened its latest studio on 100ft Road, Gandhipuram, marking its 12th store in Tamil Nadu. With this, HomeLane expands its presence in Coimbatore, bringing hassle-free, tech-enabled home interior solutions backed by thoughtful design, predictable timelines, and its trusted 45-day delivery guarantee. The launch was inaugurated by Shri K. Annamalai (Former IPS officer, Former BJP Tamil Nadu State President) and Smt. Vanathi Srinivasan (MLA, Coimbatore South). “Coimbatore has always been a city of builders and doers - and with players like HomeLane, we’re seeing a welcome shift towards structured, design-first execution. This strengthens the city’s reputatio...
Still mopping it old school: Dyson study reveals India’s obsession with clean homes, but we could be making our floors dirtier

Still mopping it old school: Dyson study reveals India’s obsession with clean homes, but we could be making our floors dirtier

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Dyson’s first Global Wet Cleaning Study unveils insights into global cleaning habits, frustrations with existing wet cleaning tools, and the inefficiencies of traditional methods.  Key findings from the Dyson Global Wet Cleaning Study 2025: In India, 49% of people don’t change the water after cleaning each room. Nearly 1 in 3 Indian households spend over 2 hours on routine floor cleaning, far exceeding the global average. The use of mops and cloths for wet cleaning is highest among Indians in APAC. Top frustrations with existing methods include inefficient cleaning, slippery floors, edge-cleaning struggles, and time-consuming. Bangalore, 27th June 2025: Today, Dyson announced the results of its first Global Wet Cleaning Study, to investigate wet cleaning habits and ...
60% of Indians Sleep less than 6 Hours Nightly as Sleep Supplements Surge 650%

60% of Indians Sleep less than 6 Hours Nightly as Sleep Supplements Surge 650%

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AGR Knowledge Services reveals how sleep deprivation is driving India's newest wellness market Mumbai, Maharashtra, India-Jun 27, 2025 12:31 IST Three out of five Indians aren't getting adequate nightly sleep, with a quarter reporting their sleep has worsened since the pandemic, according to a new trend report from AGR Knowledge Services. Rather than seeking medical help, most are turning to online solutions and supplements, creating a booming marketplace for sleep aids. The report, "The Modern Sleep Bazaar: How Sleep Debt Became India's Wellness Opportunity," analyzed digital conversations, search queries and consumer sentiment to map the country's growing sleep crisis and the commercial response. When Rest Takes a Backseat: Indians Sleep Less Than 6 Hours​ Key find...
PPS Motors – Mahindra’s Largest Dealer in India – Expands its Operations in Maharashtra; Inaugurates 2 New Dealerships at Katraj, Pune and Saswad

PPS Motors – Mahindra’s Largest Dealer in India – Expands its Operations in Maharashtra; Inaugurates 2 New Dealerships at Katraj, Pune and Saswad

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Pune, Maharashtra, India Marks Group’s 137th Mahindra facility in India; a new touchpoint at Katraj apart from another at Saswad launched The 6,500 sq. ft. Katraj showroom strengthens PPS Motors’ presence to 8 Mahindra outlets in Pune PPS Motors plans to add 5 more facilities in the city to further enhance accessibility and customer experience PPS Motors, a part of one of India’s largest automobile retail conglomerates, today announced the inauguration of two newest Mahindra dealerships in Pune, Maharashtra. The inauguration of the facility at Katraj, Ambegaon was attended by Mr. Baneswar Banerjee, National Sales Head & VP, Mahindra, and other senior officials from both the organizations. Apart from this, the company had also inaugurated another dealership at Saswad nea...
Butterfly Unveils a Bold New Identity That Celebrates Change and Champions the Original You

Butterfly Unveils a Bold New Identity That Celebrates Change and Champions the Original You

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Butterfly, one of India’s most trusted kitchen appliance brands, is turning a new page. With a refreshed brand identity, a renewed purpose, and a sharper understanding of today’s ever-evolving consumer. Butterfly New Logo At the heart of this refresh is a symbol as timeless as it is transformative—the fingerprint. Merging beautifully into the wings of a butterfly, the evolved icon reflects the brand’s core belief: that while life changes, one’s essence remains. It is this personal imprint—one’s way of thinking, cooking, creating, and living—that Butterfly now celebrates. This new era of Butterfly speaks directly to consumers with a ‘zillenial’ attitude to life—self-aware individuals who embrace transformation while staying rooted in who ...