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Centuary Mattress hosts India’s largest Qoolest sleep concert
Mumbai: Imagine the audience being asked to doze midway during a concert. Although a swift departure from tradition, sleep concerts are becoming increasingly popular across the globe. These ‘sleep concerts’ are designed to curate an enriching and rejuvenating sleeping experience for the participants. In such concerts, falling asleep halfway through is not just acceptable – it’s actively endorsed. Thus, in a bid to raise awareness around the importance of sound sleep and its impact on overall wellbeing while helping people overcome their sleep issues, Centuary Mattress, India’s Sleep Specialist, proudly presents the country’s largest qoolest Sleep Concert, a one of its kind sleep inducing event set to take place on World Sleep Day, 15 March 2024 in collaboration with Big FM.
Attendees will have the unique opportunity to unwind and rejuvenate to the tunes of Swaram Band, specially curated to induce deep relaxation and promote better sleep. Hosted in the vibrant city of Hyderabad, renowned for its rich cultural heritage, the event will witness the participation of hundreds of people in an immersive experience like never before.
Addressing the occasion, Centuary Mattresses executive director Uttam Malani said, “In the present day and age, the need to practice and inculcate good sleeping habits has never been greater. With the medical community and even PM Modi in his recent influencer congregation backing the claim that 8 hours of sleep is a minimum physical requirement for the body, our Sleep Concert marks an endeavor to raise awareness regarding sound sleep through the medium of music. By seamlessly blending music and relaxation, this World Sleep Day we aim to underscore the profound importance of quality sleep in nurturing our physical and mental well-being.”
The attendees attending the sleep concert can expect a serene atmosphere by the lake with soft lighting and dreamy fog, creating an unforgettable sleep experience.
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IndiGo names William Walsh CEO
Former IATA chief to take charge in August after Elbers exit, Bhatia steers interim
India’s biggest airline has moved fast and gone global. InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo, has tapped aviation heavyweight William Walsh as chief executive officer, subject to regulatory approvals, marking a sharp pivot as the carrier eyes its next burst of expansion.
Walsh, currently director general at the International Air Transport Association, will step down on July 31, 2026, and is expected to take charge by August 3. The appointment comes barely three weeks after Pieter Elbers exited the corner office, with Rahul Bhatia holding the fort in the interim.
The choice signals intent. Walsh brings decades of cockpit-to-boardroom experience, having led British Airways and later International Airlines Group, the parent of Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling. His tenure across carriers has been defined by hard resets, restructurings and cross-border consolidation—skills IndiGo may need as competition intensifies and scale becomes decisive.
Vikram Singh Mehta, chairman and non-executive independent director of IndiGo, said Walsh’s experience in managing large-scale airline operations and navigating complex market dynamics makes him well-suited to lead IndiGo in an increasingly competitive global aviation environment, adding that the appointment marks a new chapter as the airline scales in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
Rahul Bhatia said Walsh’s global perspective, operational expertise and customer-focused approach would be critical as IndiGo enters its next phase of expansion.
Walsh, widely regarded as one of the industry’s most influential figures, will oversee overall management and strategic direction, with a mandate spanning operational performance, network expansion, commercial strategy and customer experience. He is expected to work closely with the board and leadership team to sharpen IndiGo’s growth trajectory.
Walsh said IndiGo has a strong foundation and is well-positioned to capitalise on the evolving aviation landscape, adding that he looks forward to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and sustainable value creation across the organisation.
A new captain, a bigger runway—and a market that rewards scale. IndiGo is lining up for its next take-off.
