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Virat Kohli gets cheeky about his beard insurance in new campaign
MUMBAI: Philips India has brought Indian cricket skipper and youth idol Virat Kohli on board as the new brand ambassador for its male grooming segment.
Virat is one of the most influential style icons among the youth. Philips India have reinvented grooming to enable confidence among today’s youth by introducing smart, intuitive solutions to help them look and feel their best.
Philips Personal Care senior marketing director and business head Dipti Jagdev Shah says, “To associate with Virat Kohli is a natural choice – his beard is the most loved aspect of this stylish youth icon and Virat personifies our brand philosophy of the modern man flawlessly. He embodies the inner confidence to standup for what feels right to him. ‘Do what feels right’ is Philips’ powerful call to action to encourage Indian Men to follow their instinct and do what feels right.”
Meanwhile,Philips India president of personal health ADA Ratnam adds, “We are confident that with this association, we will reach out to the Indian youth with the important message of ‘Do what feels right’, and enable men to express their individuality and take care of their looks. Our association with Virat underlines the deep commitment Philips has to India and we will continue to bring world class innovations to Indian consumers.”
In the build-up to the launch of the latest range of Philips Trimmers BT 3000, Philips launched a social media campaign that went viral; where Virat Kohli spoke about his love for his beard, setting off a debate whether Virat should insure his much-admired beard!
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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.
