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Senco Gold & Diamonds signs Heptathlete Swapna Barman as brand ambassador
MUMBAI: Senco Gold & Diamonds, eastern India’s largest jewellery retail chain signed 2018 Asian Games Gold Medalist & 2019 Arjun Awardee Swapna Barman as their new brand ambassador. She will be promoting “Everlite” – the light-weight jewellery range from Senco Gold & Diamonds.
Senco Gold & Diamonds also rolled out a new brand campaign on women empowerment “#DontTakeMeLightly” featuring Swapna Barman. In a new TVC for Everlite, the women’s jewellery collection from Senco Gold & Diamonds, Swapna will be portraying the role of a woman who has overcome all physical challenges and hardships to emerge as winner.
In a glittering event in Kolkata, Suvankar Sen, Executive Director, Senco Gold & Diamonds and the new brand ambassador Swapna Barman unveiled the new range of “Everlite” collection.
Everlite collection has been designed especially for the dynamic women and offers a signature collection of rings, ear-studs, chains and pendants in Diamond and Gold. This Signature range can be used as part of daily wear as well as for party wear. The price of Everlite collection starts from Rs. 6999 for both Gold and Diamond collection. This segment comprises of collection like ‘Nature’ , ‘Earth ‘ and ‘Aqua’, endorsing social awareness amongst users to conserve nature, earth and water.
Everlite collection embodies women empowerment which encapsulates the spirit of overcoming hurdles in different spheres of life and emerging as winner. The same spirit has been encapsulated in each collection while celebrating the power of woman, which is reflected in the Everlite brand ethos – Don’t Take Me Lightly.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Suvankar Sen, Executive Director, Senco Gold & Diamonds, said, ‘It is an honour to have 2018 Asian Games Gold Medalist and 2019 Arjun Awardee Swapna Barman as our brand ambassador for our Everlite collection. Swapna embodies the spirit of overcoming hurdles in different spheres of life and beating physical challenges to emerge as a winner. Swapna is an icon of women empowerment and an example of what the country’s daughters can achieve. Swapna is equally versatile, excelling at whatever she does in her own unique style, with impeccable class and elegance. This is the spirit of ‘#DontTakeMeLightly,’ which celebrates the spirit of those indomitable and unstoppable daughters of the country.”
Expressing her views on the campaign, Swapna Barman said, “It gives me immense pleasure to be the brand ambassador of Senco Gold & Diamonds. All the collections are uniquely designed by karigars. The new collection embodies the spirit of women empowerment and self-confidence along with the desire to succeed. It gives me immense happiness to be associated with such an eminent jewellery brand.”
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BLR Airport Launches ‘Connections’ Service to Ease Transit Travel
New initiative targets smoother transfers as Bengaluru hub traffic rises 30 per cent.
MUMBAI: Missed connections may be a traveller’s nightmare but Bengaluru is trying to make them a thing of the past. Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has rolled out ‘Connections by BLR’, a new transfer programme designed to take the friction out of connecting journeys. Built around three pillars ease, efficiency and experience,the initiative aims to simplify what is often the most stressful leg of air travel.
The move comes as transfer traffic at BLR Airport climbs sharply, up more than 30 per cent year-on-year. Transfers currently account for around 15 per cent of total passenger traffic and are projected to touch 20 per cent by 2026, signalling a clear shift in how the airport is positioning itself within airline networks.
At its core, the programme focuses on making navigation intuitive and downtime more comfortable. Dedicated transfer desks have been set up across terminals, supported by colour-coded wayfinding blue and yellow signage designed for quick recognition. Inter-terminal movement is being streamlined through complimentary shuttle services with predictable wait times, while designated transfer zones aim to reduce passenger confusion.
Beyond logistics, the airport is leaning into experience. Travellers in transit now have access to a wider choice of lounges, curated retail and food and beverage options, as well as sleeping pods for short stays. For longer layovers, transit hotels in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 offer boutique in-terminal accommodation, an increasingly sought-after feature as global travel patterns evolve.
The timing is strategic. BLR Airport now connects to 114 passenger destinations 80 domestic and 34 international with key routes spanning Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Pune domestically, and Singapore, London Heathrow, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur internationally. Recent additions such as Hindon, Bidar and Silchar within India, alongside Dammam, Hanoi and Riyadh overseas, are further expanding its reach.
Infrastructure is also catching up with ambition. Developments including the West Cross Taxiway, Terminal 1 refurbishment and Terminal 2 expansion are laying the groundwork for higher capacity and smoother operations critical for any airport aiming to become a serious transfer hub.
Bangalore International Airport Limited chief operating officer Girish Nair framed the initiative as both a response to demand and a forward-looking play. He pointed to the growing depth of the airport’s network and the opportunity to build a more reliable transfer ecosystem that benefits both passengers and airline partners.
In an era where travel is as much about transitions as destinations, BLR Airport is betting that a seamless connection might just be the journey’s most important upgrade.
