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NEUTROGENA wins the Best Eye cream award in the Anti Ageing Category At the VOGUE Beauty Awards 2013
Mumbai: Neutrogena, the leading global skincare brand was felicitated at the prestigious Vogue Beauty Awards 2013 at the Taj Lands End, Mumbai. In the Anti-Ageing category Neutrogena won the Best Eye cream award for its innovative product Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair.
Hosted by Vogue India’s Editor, Priya Tanna and Beauty Editor, Parizaad Khan, the event saw the presence of several celebrities, socialites and heads of eminent beauty brands in the country. The awards were given out across 56 categories this year, including 43 awards related to products ranging from skin care, anti-ageing, make-up, fragrances and hair care. 13 individuals were acknowledged for talent and significant contribution to the beauty industry.
The panel of judges for Vogue Beauty Awards 2013 comprised industry experts like Adhuna Akhtar, Dr Malavika Kohli, Lisa Haydon, Maria Goretti, Mickey Contractor, Pernia Qureshi, Prerna Goel, Sameera Reddy, Yaami Gautam, Vogue India’s Priya Tanna and Parizaad Khan.
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Speaking on the occasion, Priya Tanna, Editor, Vogue India said, “Recognised as the most prestigious beauty awards in the country, Vogue Beauty Awards has set a benchmark in the industry. It has become a trusted guide for our readers to the best beauty products and talent available in India. The annual extravaganza has grown by leaps and bounds this year, with hundreds of newer product entries, a more involved judging process, and new categories added.”
On winning the Best Eye cream, in the Anti Ageing category, elated Mr. Ganesh Bangalore, General Marketing Manager , Johnson& Johnson, India said, “We are delighted to receive the Best Eye Cream Award for Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair at the prestigious Vogue Beauty Awards. At Neutrogena we believe that ‘Beauty begins with Healthy skin’ and our product range has always believed in discovering insightful and ingenious solutions that deliver real results.”
Sonam Kapoor was honoured with ‘Beauty of the Year’; Alia Bhatt for ‘Best Debutant’ while ‘Most Beautiful Man’ was presented to Ranveer Singh and Pallavi Das was awarded as ‘Best Model’. Among other beauty award winners recognised as the best in their field, Namrata Soni received the award for ‘Make-up Artist’, Ity Aggarwal was recognised as ‘Hairstylist’ while ‘Nutritionist’ went to Kinita Kadakia Patel, ‘Fitness Expert’ was given to Yasmin Karachiwala and ‘Hair Colourist’ to Natasha Naegamvala. Dr Chiranjiv Chhabra was honoured as ‘Skin Expert’, Prasad Naik was recognised as ‘Photographer’ and ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Beauty Industry’ was given to Bobbi Brown.
Vogue Beauty Awards was well attended by Mumbai’s glitterati including Bollywood stars Sonam Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Yaami Gautam, Dia Mirza, Diana Penty, Kunal Kapoor, Aditi Rao Hydari, Eesha Koppikar, Neha Dhupia and Zarine Khan. Also, seen at the event were models Pallavi Das, Lisa Haydon, Fleur Xavier, Nina Manuel, Evelyn Sharma, Dipannita Sharma, Shibani Dandekar, Sarah-Jane Dias along with well known faces Adhuna Akhtar, Prerna Goel, Pernia Qureshi, Maria Goretti, Tara Sharma Saluja, Tanisha Mukerjee, Sophie Choudry, Queenie Singh, Mini Mathur and Shenaz Treasurywala. Distinguished personalities like Hemant Bakshi, Rohan Vaziralli, Marco Riggio, Satyaki Ghosh and Anil Chopra among others were also seen at the event.
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Induction cooktop demand spikes 30× amid LPG supply concerns
Supply worries linked to West Asia tensions push households and restaurants to turn to electric cooking alternatives
MUMBAI: As geopolitical tensions in West Asia ripple through global energy supply chains, the familiar blue flame in Indian kitchens is facing an unexpected challenger: electricity.
What began as concerns over the availability of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has quickly evolved into a technology-driven shift in cooking habits. Households across India are increasingly turning to induction cooktops and other electric appliances, initially as a backup but now, for many, a necessity.
A sudden surge in demand
Recent data from quick-commerce and grocery platform BigBasket highlights the scale of the shift. According to Seshu Kumar Tirumala, the company’s chief buying and merchandising officer, demand for induction cooktops has risen dramatically.
“Induction cooktops have seen a significant surge in demand, recording a fivefold jump on 10 March and a thirtyfold spike on 11 March,” Tirumala said.
The increase stands out sharply when compared with broader kitchen appliance trends. Most appliance categories are growing within 10 per cent of their typical demand levels, while induction cooktops have witnessed explosive growth as households rush to secure an alternative cooking option.
Major e-commerce platforms including Amazon and Flipkart have reported rising searches and orders for induction stoves. Quick-commerce apps such as Blinkit and Zepto have also witnessed stock shortages in major metropolitan areas including Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
What was once considered a convenient appliance for hostels, small kitchens or occasional use has suddenly become an essential addition in many homes.
A crisis thousands of miles away
The trigger for this shift lies far beyond India’s kitchens.
Escalating conflict in the Middle East has disrupted shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Nearly 85 to 90 per cent of India’s LPG imports pass through this narrow waterway, making the country particularly vulnerable to supply disruptions.
The ripple effects have been swift.
India currently meets roughly 60 per cent of its LPG demand through imports, and tightening global supply has already begun to affect domestic availability and prices.
Earlier this month, the price of domestic LPG cylinders increased by Rs 60, while commercial cylinders rose by more than Rs 114.
To discourage panic buying and hoarding, the government has also extended the mandatory waiting period between domestic refill bookings from 21 days to 25 days.
Restaurants feel the pressure
The strain is not limited to households. Restaurants, hotels and roadside eateries are also grappling with supply constraints as commercial LPG availability tightens under restrictions imposed through the Essential Commodities Act.
In cities such as Bengaluru and Chennai, restaurant associations report that commercial LPG availability has dropped by as much as 75 per cent, forcing many establishments to rethink their kitchen operations.
Some restaurants have reduced menu offerings, while others are rapidly installing high-efficiency induction systems, creating hybrid kitchens where electricity now shares the workload with gas.
For smaller eateries and roadside dhabas, the shift is less about sustainability and more about survival.
A potential structural shift
The government has maintained that there is no nationwide LPG crisis and has directed refineries to increase production to stabilise supply.
Nevertheless, the developments of March 2026 may already be triggering a longer-term behavioural shift.
For decades, LPG has been the backbone of cooking in Indian households. However, recent disruptions have highlighted the risks of relying on a single fuel source.
Increasingly, households appear to be hedging against uncertainty by adopting electric cooking options to guard against price volatility and delivery delays.
If the current trend continues, the induction cooktop, once viewed as a niche appliance, could emerge as a quiet symbol of India’s evolving kitchen economy.
