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Uorfi Javed announces debut podcast ‘UncanceLlable with Uorfi Javed’
Mumbai: Prepare for an extraordinary experience this season as the dynamic Uorfi Javed steps into the world of podcasting with her debut show, ‘Uncancellable with Uorfi Javed,’ produced by Collective Artists Network’s Big Bang Social. Uorfi Javed is set to push the envelope with her unapologetic dive into various aspects of her life, promising to entertain, educate, and challenge the status quo. The podcast trailer is now available for listeners.
Known for her avant-garde approach to fashion, Uorfi Javed fearlessly expresses herself, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. The trailer offers a glimpse into her unique perspective and unfiltered style. Featuring a diverse lineup of guests, each episode guarantees an exciting exploration into the minds of rebels, independent thinkers, and notable personalities. ‘Uncancellable’ will unravel the power of authenticity, engaging in meaningful conversations that inspire change. Uorfi Javed will engage in heart-to-heart discussions with her guests, delving into their motivations to break barriers and challenge societal norms.
Guests on the show include comedian Rohan Joshi, actor and creator Dolly Singh, singer Rashmeet Kaur, and actor and doctor Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju, among others.
Uorfi Javed shared her thoughts on the podcast, stating, “I love exploring new things and learning more about myself. This podcast is all about celebrating authenticity, staying curious, and having the courage to follow your path – principles I deeply believe in. Audiences have always ‘seen’ me; now, I can’t wait for everyone to ‘hear me’ too and enjoy my role as a host. It’s the perfect opportunity to get to know me and people who, like me, don’t back down from challenges.”
Big Bang Social CEO Anurag Iyer expressed, “Uorfi Javed has been a social phenomenon in our country, and it is refreshing to witness the world from her unique perspective through the insightful conversations she will share with her guests. We believe the Indian podcast scene is ready for content that pushes boundaries, and we are proud to produce this show as we are committed to empowering our talent and their dreams. Whether it’s launching brands, products, or now shows, we stand firmly behind our creators. We are confident that this podcast is something like no other, embodying our belief in the creator space and the limitless potential it holds.
The podcast is scheduled to launch on 23 February 2024 and will be accessible on all leading audio streaming platforms.
Brands
Estée Lauder to shed 10,000 jobs as new boss bets on digital shift
The cosmetics giant raises its profit outlook but stays silent on a possible merger with Spain’s Puig, as job cuts deepen and a three-year sales slump weighs on the turnaround
NEW YORK: Stéphane de La Faverie is not done cutting. Estée Lauder announced on Friday that it plans to eliminate as many as 3,000 additional jobs, taking its total redundancy programme to as many as 10,000 roles, up from a previous target of 7,000 announced a year ago. The company, which owns La Mer, The Ordinary, Tom Ford, and Aveda, employs roughly 57,000 people worldwide. The mathematics of what is now being contemplated is stark.
The fresh round of cuts is expected to generate a further $200 million in savings, bringing the total annual savings from the programme to as much as $1.2 billion before taxes. That money, De La Faverie has made clear, will be ploughed back into the turnaround.
A CEO in a hurry
De La Faverie, who took the helm in January 2025, inherited a company that had endured three consecutive years of annual sales declines. His response has been to move fast and cut deep. A significant portion of the latest redundancies reflects his push to reduce headcount at US department stores, long a cornerstone of Estée Lauder’s distribution model but now a channel in structural decline. In their place, he is accelerating the shift toward faster-growing online platforms, including Amazon.com and TikTok Shop, a pivot that is reshaping not just where Estée Lauder sells but how it thinks about its customers.
The numbers are moving in the right direction
Despite the pain, there are signs the medicine is working. Estée Lauder raised its profit outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year, guiding for adjusted earnings per share in the range of $2.35 to $2.45, above analyst estimates and a notable step up from the $2.05 to $2.25 range it had guided for in February. Organic net sales growth is expected to come in at 3 per cent, the company said, at the high end of the range it set out in February.
The share price tells a mixed story. After De La Faverie took charge, the stock surged nearly 60 per cent, buoyed by investor optimism that a longtime company insider could finally arrest the decline. But 2026 has been rougher: the shares have fallen 27 per cent this year, weighed down by disappointing February results and the overhang of unresolved merger talks with Spanish beauty giant Puig Brands SA. The company gave no additional details about those discussions on Friday, leaving the market to guess.
Silence on Puig
The proposed tie-up with Puig remains the most consequential unknown hanging over Estée Lauder. A deal with the Barcelona-based group, which owns brands including Carolina Herrera and Rabanne, would reshape the global luxury beauty landscape. But with nothing new to say and a turnaround still very much in progress, De La Faverie is asking investors to trust the process.
Three years of sales declines, 10,000 job cuts, and a merger that may or may not happen. At Estée Lauder, the overhaul has barely started.
