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As Starbucks and Big Bang Music collaborate for a Cafe Tour with Popstar Shalmali
MUMBAI: Get your coffee fix and listen to your favourite musicians all in one place! In its constant efforts in delivering an unparalleled Third Place Experience, Starbucks launches musical evenings with Big Bang Music's renowned singer Shalmali.
Celebrating her recent release ‘Ruka Ruka’, at Starbucks, Shalmali will be performing the single for the very first time along with other all-time fan favourites. The song portrays today’s complex relationships and taps the complications in communicating feelings online. The song is exclusive on the Gaana App and Big Bang Music’s YouTube channel. Groove to some stripped-down renditions of Shalmali's hits and enjoy your favorite beverages at Starbucks that are sure to make it a memorable evening!
Excited about the tour, Shalmali said, “My day doesn't begin without my Starbucks, so I’m thrilled that my Pop single 'Ruka Ruka' gets a caffeine shot. Thanks to this Starbucks and Big Bang Music collaboration for my first ever Café Tour in India. The right mix of Music and flavours will guarantee an extraordinary experience. ‘Ruka Ruka’ is a soothing composition that expresses the struggle to truly communicate in modern relationships and I’m really looking forward to performing it live for my fans in an intimate setting.“
Gaurav Wadhwa, Co-Founder & CEO, Big Bang Music, commented, “At Big Bang Music, we are redefining Pop Culture and Superstars in Music. What better way to bring together fans of coffee and music… Starbucks is the right platform to deliver to the people who believe in the freedom to express and also jam with the right mix of audience. Together, we look forward to pulling off a fun series of musical gigs, covering four major cities in India. This is the first step in a long fruitful partnership with Starbucks.”
“At Starbucks, we are constantly innovating to strengthen our commitment to provide the ideal Third Place experience to our customers. Through this collaboration with Shalmali and Big Bang Music, we are looking forward to present our customers with the opportunity to enjoy original and popular music at our stores while they sip on their favorite Starbucks beverage”, said Ms. Deepa Krishnan, Head – Marketing, Digital and Loyalty, Tata Starbucks Pvt. Ltd. “We are delighted to partner with modern, new age stars to bring an enjoyable and unique experience to our customers,” she added.
The schedule for the shows is given below:
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Store |
Time |
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New Delhi |
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24th November, 2019 |
Starbucks, Hamilton Store, Delhi |
3:00 pm |
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24th November, 2019 |
Starbucks, Cyber Hub, Gurgaon |
7:00 pm |
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Pune |
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26th November,2019 |
Starbucks, Koregaon Park, Pune |
7:00 pm |
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Mumbai |
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28th November, 2019 |
Starbucks, Fort, Mumbai |
7:00 pm |
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Maharashtra panel orders Lodha to refund Rs 5 crore to homebuyers
Consumer court flags unfair practices in long-running property dispute case
MUMBAI: In a sharp rebuke to one of India’s biggest real estate players, the Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Macrotech Developers to refund nearly Rs 5 crore to a senior citizen couple, Uttam and Anindita Chatterjee. The ruling, delivered on March 13, 2026, calls out the developer for “deficiency in service” and “unfair trade practices”, bringing closure to a dispute that has stretched over a decade.
The case traces back to 2015, when the couple booked a 3-BHK flat at World Towers in Lower Parel for Rs 12.22 crore, with possession promised within a year. What followed was a series of changes that complicated matters. After deciding to exit the project, they were persuaded to shift to a 4-BHK in another development priced at Rs 8 crore, with delivery scheduled for 2018. However, within months, the price was allegedly increased to Rs 10 crore. After demonetisation reshaped the market, similar flats were reportedly being offered at lower prices, but the couple were not given the benefit.
Despite paying over Rs 2.83 crore, the couple neither received possession nor clarity. Instead, in 2018, the developer unilaterally cancelled the booking, retained part of the amount as earnest money, and argued that the buyers were investors rather than consumers. The commission rejected this claim, observing that casual references to “investment” do not take away consumer rights when the purchase intent is residential.
The bench also held that the developer could not penalise buyers for payment delays while failing to meet its own delivery commitments. It noted the lack of formal documentation for revised terms and termed the prolonged retention of funds without delivering a home as exploitative.
As part of its order, the commission directed the developer to refund Rs 2.83 crore paid by the couple, along with interest at 10 per cent per annum, amounting to around Rs 2.12 crore. In addition, Rs 1 lakh has been awarded for mental agony and Rs 50,000 towards litigation costs, taking the total payout to over Rs 5 crore. The developer has been asked to comply within two months.
For now, the ruling serves as a reminder that in real estate, shifting terms and delayed promises can carry a significant cost.
