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Nickelodeon to promote ‘Kids Choice Awards 2002’ in partnership with Comcast
Children’s channel Nickelodeon and Comcast, the third largest cable company in the US have announced an alliance. The deal concerns Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards 2002 scheduled to take place on 20 April in the States.
Fans can meet popular Nick characters at select Comcast kiosk locations throughout the company’s service area. Characters from popular NickToons series, including SpongeBob Squarepants,The Wild Thornberrys and Rugrats will appear at select Comcast kiosks. Customers who sign up for Comcast High-Speed Internet during the events will receive a special Kids Choice Awards gift.
On 20 April, fans can log onto www.nick.com for online chats with stars attending the event and watch the live special on Comcast cable.
According to an official release, Comcast’s service lets users do everything on the Internet faster – from downloading music, games, graphics and streaming video to online banking and shopping. Unlike traditional dial-up services, cable-powered Internet service is “always-on,” so there are never any frustrating busy signals, and a phone line isn’t required, the company claims.
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Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI:Â Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has landed in a tax tussle after receiving a GST demand of Rs 47.5 crore from the office of the additional commissioner of CGST and central excise in Thane, Maharashtra.
The order, issued under the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, relates to an alleged incorrect classification of certain services under the category of restaurant services. According to the tax authorities, this classification resulted in a short payment of goods and services tax for the period between the financial years 2019-20 and 2021-22.
The demand includes Rs 47.5 crore in GST along with an equal amount as penalty, in addition to applicable interest. The order was received by the company on March 13, 2026.
In a regulatory filing to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said it disagrees with the order and believes its arguments were not adequately considered.
The company is preparing to challenge the decision and plans to file an appeal. It added that once the redressal process is complete, the demand is likely to be dropped.
Despite the sizeable figure attached to the notice, the company said it does not expect any material impact on its financials, operations or other activities.
The disclosure was signed by Suman Hegde, EVP and chief financial officer, who confirmed that the company received the order at 19:06 IST on March 13 and has already initiated steps to contest it.
The development places the quick service restaurant major in the middle of a tax debate that could hinge on how certain restaurant-linked services are classified under GST rules. For now, the company appears ready to take the matter from the tax office to the appeals desk.
