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This Durga Puja, Crompton’s ‘Shera Khabar’ redefined the festive flavor in Kolkata
Mumbai: Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd, one of India’s leading consumer electricals brands, spiced up this year’s Durga Puja festival with the debut of its ‘Shera Khabar,’ fine dish cooking competition. Having taken place in select prominent Kolkata societies last week, the competition added a fun twist to the festive season by providing an opportunity for home chefs to display their culinary talents, participate in friendly rivalry, and compete for amazing prizes.
Recognising the passion of home chefs in creating mouthwatering dishes for their loved ones, Crompton aimed to be their trusted partner, crafting memorable moments and ensuring that celebrations became even more delightful. Moreover, poised to redefine the modern Indian kitchen, this competition also brought in an incredible product experience of Crompton’s mixer grinders that delivered extraordinary results for consumers in search of finer grinding. Backed by high-quality durability and aesthetics, its new range of mixer grinders is a fusion of finesse and efficiency thereby, making it the ‘Secret of Fine Taste’ and setting a new standard for culinary excellence.
Commenting on the initiative, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd CMO Pragya Bijalwan said, “The culture of West Bengal is deeply rooted in its people, celebrated through their expertise in whipping up mouthwatering dishes, from ‘Machher Jhol’ to ‘Mishti Doi.’ These dishes not only entice the taste buds but are cherished elements of their heritage. We believe these delectable creations deserve the best grinding for an exceptional taste. Shera Khabar was an initiative that effortlessly combined the cultural creativity with the festive spirit found in every home especially during such an auspicious occasion like Durga Puja.”
She further added, “Considering that Crompton always aims to make the lives of its consumers easier, we’ve taken a significant step in perfecting the art of fine grinding, ensuring the authentic flavors of various cuisines. Our new mixer grinders are driven by cutting-edge technology, empowering every kitchen with ‘The Secret of Fine Taste.’ With this initiative, we aim to deepen our connections, set higher benchmarks, and become an integral part of our consumers’ festive celebrations this season.”
The ‘Shera Khabar’ competition took place across top societies in Kolkata wherein various home chefs had a designated time to prepare a dish of their choice in their own kitchens. They then presented their creations at a grand Crompton Cooking Setup, where some of Kolkata’s expert chefs evaluated the dishes and declared winners. The dishes were judged on different factors like the creative use of spices and the presentation of dishes while scores were calculated based on a detailed point-based assessment. The contestant with the highest score earned the title of “Crompton ‘Shera Khabar’ Maker” in their society. Every participant also received special tokens of appreciation from the brand, such as exclusive coupons on premium products. There were winners each day of the competition & they were honored with Crompton’s latest Mixer Grinders.
Moreover, the brand also provided a hands-on experience with the Crompton Mixer Grinder range, allowing attendees to witness these products in action. Furthermore, the mixers were used to prepare yummy dishes, enabling the audience to relish the results of Crompton’s fine grinding technology while celebrating the occasion of togetherness.
Crompton’s innovative new range of mixers including the DuroRoyal, DuroElite Plus and Boltmix series ensures optimum utilisation of energy and is designed for 45 minutes of continuous grinding operations. The new series comes with durable, stainless steel jars, aesthetically designed with ease of usage due to its Chrome plated knobs and a twin-tone handle. Additionally, the product features a Motor Vent-X technology for cooler operation and longer product life, along with MaxiGrind Technology with three sharp blades for faster, finer, and smoother grinding.
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BLS International launches #VisaReady campaign to guide applicants
Initiative targets visa myths, delays and rejections with practical guidance
MUMBAI: Visa woes may soon meet their match because paperwork, it seems, is finally getting a user manual. BLS International has rolled out a new awareness drive, #VisaReadyWithBLSInternational, aimed at simplifying the often confusing visa application process and reducing delays caused by misinformation and incomplete documentation. The campaign, led across social media platforms, zeroes in on a long-standing pain point for travellers: lack of clarity around procedures, timelines and requirements. By offering step-by-step guidance, documentation checklists and clear Dos and Don’ts, the initiative attempts to turn what is typically a stressful process into a more predictable one.
At its core, the campaign also seeks to bust common myths that frequently derail applications issues that often lead to avoidable rejections or last-minute complications. The idea is to equip applicants with practical, actionable insights so they can plan better and submit stronger applications within expected timelines.
The push will not remain limited to digital channels. BLS International plans to extend the initiative across its Visa Application Centres globally, reinforcing awareness at key touchpoints where applicants engage with the process.
BLS International joint managing director Shikhar Aggarwal framed the campaign as more than a communication exercise, emphasising the company’s attempt to embed guidance and preparedness into every stage of the applicant journey.
Operating in over 70 countries and working with more than 46 client governments including embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions, the company has built a sizeable footprint in visa and consular services. With this campaign, it is now leaning into education as much as execution, signalling that in the world of visas, clarity might just be the new currency.
