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Festive table goals Chumbak plates up a Christmas-ready hosting range
MUMBAI: If Christmas tables could talk, Chumbak’s latest launch would be humming carols already. India’s contemporary lifestyle brand Chumbak has unveiled its new Lost in Paradise Hosting Range, timed for the festive rush and the long, leisurely countdown to New Year 2026.
Dressed in deep reds and lush greens, the ceramic collection leans into winter warmth, pairing blooming hibiscus and fig motifs with Chumbak’s signature wilderness-inspired illustrations. Designed for both hosting and gifting, the range blends visual cheer with everyday utility, making it as functional as it is festive.
At the heart of the edit is a playful mini baking collection. Highlights include a hen-shaped ceramic Egg Basket, a Tea Kettle and tumbler set for slow winter mornings, a generously sized casserole for baked comfort food, and a four-piece measuring cup set aimed squarely at enthusiastic home bakers. The assortment is rounded out with snack bowls and flat platters suited for everything from fig salads to classic chip-and-dip spreads.
The Egg Basket stands out as the most conversation-worthy piece, doubling as kitchen décor and a serving dish, a nod to Chumbak’s knack for turning everyday objects into visual talking points. Across the collection, the brand keeps things light-hearted without tipping into novelty, striking a balance between festive flair and practical design.
Commenting on the launch, Chumbak founder Shubhra Chadda said the Lost in Paradise range draws inspiration from nature and the simple joys of everyday living, aiming to bring warmth and cheer to year-end gatherings.
The Lost in Paradise Hosting Range, including the hen-shaped Egg Basket, is now available across Chumbak stores and online, just in time to dress up festive tables and gifting lists alike.
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Netflix names Magali Huot director games marketing – mainstream games
Former dentsu and YouTube Gaming leader joins to steer mass appeal titles
LOS ANGELES: Netflix has appointed Magali Huot as director of games marketing for its mainstream games division, reinforcing its push to widen the appeal of its interactive entertainment slate.
Based in Los Angeles, Huot joins from dentsu, where she most recently served as svp, global gaming strategy. During her time there, she helped brands treat gaming not as a niche vertical but as a core marketing channel, shaping partnerships that connected culture, community and commerce.
Before dentsu, she spent nearly four years at YouTube, including as head of games publishers at YouTube gaming and senior gaming product marketing manager. She built the platform’s first global games publishers practice, formalising a data led approach to partner selection and creating scalable programmes across the Americas, EMEA and Apac.
Her work included amplifying major in game cultural moments in Fortnite, featuring artists such as Travis Scott and Ariana Grande, as well as advancing creator partnerships and live event strategies to deepen platform engagement.
Earlier, at Warner Bros. Entertainment, she served as director, content marketing across the games portfolio, leading campaigns for titles including Mortal Kombat 11. Her remit spanned strategic partnerships, esports programmes, branded content and experiential activations.
From launching Ubisoft’s first social media war rooms to developing large-scale publisher collaborations, Huot has built her career at the intersection of entertainment and interactive culture.
At Netflix, she now takes on the task of making mainstream gaming as intuitive and inviting as pressing play on a favourite series.
