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Fans get clicking for Parineeti
MUMBAI: They say a picture is worth a thousand words in the social media space, Instagram puts that theory to practice. So when an actress as vivacious and candid as Parineeti Chopra, (who recently tweeted “Finally getting onto Instagram. Too excited! Follow me on parineetichopra”), decides to get on to Instagram, we can’t help but wait to see what she’s going to be up to on the platform.
Instagram is the mothership for selfie addicts, so Parineeti who debuts on Instagram on October 22nd (her birthday) has decided to celebrate this trend with a difference! Parineeti, in association with Fluence, the leading celebrity digital network, has asked all her selfie-addicted fans to send her their most animated selfies on her birthday. Adding to this Parineeti said, “Birthdays are about doing something fun and interesting. This year I’ve decided to join Instagram, something I’ve been contemplating for a while now. To add to the fun, I’ve thrown in a selfie challenge for all my fans with a little help from Fluence! I can’t wait to see their response. Now that I’m on Insta, I’m sure it’s going to be fun.”
The actress will collate the entries into a collage which will be her debut picture on Instagram. Commenting on Parineeti’s Instagram debut, Ashish Joshi, VP Digital & Business Head – Fluence says, “We are thrilled to launch the talented and spontaneous Parineeti on Instagram on the occasion of her birthday. Selfies have become an integral part of our lives today and they are a way of expressing oneself. Parineeti’s debut on Instagram will further elevate her engagement with her fans.”
But what we can’t wait for, is seeing her inputs on Instagram which we hope reflects the many moods of this incredibly talented ‘drama queen’ who can kill multiple ‘dil’s with a twinkle of an eye and her charming smile.
Fans of Parineeti can now feature on Parineeti’s board by sharing their craziest selfies with #parineetichopra.
Here’s wishing Parineeti an expressive, selfie-filled birthday.
e-commerce
Samsung Galaxy S26 series now available for instant delivery on Instamart
AI powered flagship phones start at Rs 87,999 with launch offers up to Rs 9,000.
MUMBAI: In the age of quick commerce, even flagship smartphones are learning to arrive at your doorstep at lightning speed. Instamart has partnered with Samsung to make the newly launched Galaxy S26 series available for instant purchase on the quick commerce platform, expanding the category beyond groceries and daily essentials into premium consumer electronics.
The Galaxy S26 lineup, which includes the S26 Ultra, S26+ and S26, is now available across several major Indian cities including Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Pune, among others.
The flagship series introduces several new features, led by what Samsung describes as the world’s first built in Privacy Display on a smartphone, available exclusively on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The display is designed to enhance privacy while unlocking a new class of screen experiences.
The devices also integrate agentic artificial intelligence designed to quietly manage routine tasks in the background, allowing users to focus on more meaningful interactions with their device.
Positioned as a major step forward in AI powered smartphones, the Galaxy S26 Ultra also introduces enhancements in areas such as nightography photography and Photo Assist tools, aimed at improving low light imaging and AI driven creative editing.
Through the partnership, Instamart is extending its quick commerce proposition to high value electronics, allowing customers to order the Galaxy S26 series and receive it almost instantly once sales go live.
The Galaxy S26 series will be available starting at Rs 87,999. As part of the launch offers on Instamart, customers can avail an instant discount of up to Rs 9,000 using an HDFC Bank credit card. Buyers can also opt for No Cost EMI options for up to 9 months.
The move reflects the growing overlap between quick commerce and consumer electronics, as platforms race to deliver not just groceries but also premium technology products with the same promise of speed and convenience.
