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Chicken out on diets as ITC serves up the Greatmurghfestival feast
MUMBAI: Move over laddoos and barfis this festive season, it’s the cluck that rules the daawat. ITC Master Chef Creations has rolled out the #GreatMurghFestival, a limited-time celebration of all things chicken, designed as a guilty (or guilt-free) pleasure for non-vegetarian connoisseurs. The feast runs till the first week of October across Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune, exclusively on Swiggy and Zomato.
Chicken has long been the star of Indian festive tables, whether in the grandeur of royal courts or the warmth of home kitchens. Paying tribute to this culinary legacy, the festival dishes promise to turn everyday dining into indulgence. Think velvety gravies, fragrant biryanis, and rich platters that transform a weekday dinner into a daawat.
Each dish is crafted with ITC Master Chef Creations’ signature finesse, bringing together heritage and indulgence. It’s not just food, it’s a culinary journey designed for moments of celebration, whether solo, shared, or hosted.
The line-up offers 12 dishes and curated meals that read like a greatest-hits album for chicken lovers:
● Dakhni Murgh (Serves 2): A slow-cooked Deccan royal delicacy.
● Darbhari Murgh (Serves 2): Spice-laden and regal.
● Dakhni Murgh & Butter Naan Meal (Serves 2): Complete with Dal Makhani, Lachha Paratha (2 pcs), Butter Naan (2 pcs), and Gulab Jamun (2 pcs).
● Darbhari Murgh & Butter Naan Meal (Serves 2): A hearty spread with all the trimmings.
● Single-serve indulgences: Compact Dakhni Murgh or Darbhari Murgh with Dal Makhani and Butter Naan (2 pcs).
● Murgh Makhani & Butter Naan Meal (Serves 1): The buttery classic paired with Dal Makhani and Gulab Jamun (1 pc).
● Paneer Lababdar & Butter Naan Meal (Serves 1): For vegetarians seeking equal indulgence.
● Mutton Biryani & Kebab Meal (Serves 2): 900 g of biryani magic with 4 juicy Mutton Shikampuri Kebabs.
● Murgh Makhani with Bone (Serves 2): Tangdi (2 pcs) in creamy tomato gravy.
● Egg Tawa Masala (Serves 2): Rustic eggs simmered in spiced masala, tawa-style.
From buttery naans and gulab jamuns to slow-cooked royal gravies, the spread is designed to tempt even the most disciplined diner.
What sets the festival apart is its ability to cater to every craving: solo treats for one, hearty platters for two, and indulgent combos that tick off every festive essential starter, main, bread, and dessert. It’s the kind of line-up that makes you want to “accidentally” skip lunch just to feast at dinner.
With the festive season now in full swing, ITC Master Chef Creations is betting that Indians are ready to swap home-cooked monotony for royal indulgence. As the brand puts it: “Every bite is a celebration. Because when it comes to great food, there’s always a reason to feast.”
So whether you’re binge-watching with biryani, hosting with hearty murgh, or indulging in a butter naan solo affair, the #Greatmurghfestival makes sure your festive season tastes as grand as it feels.
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Boeing appoints Barun as head of FP&A for global engineering function
Seasoned finance leader to steer budgets and strategy across global centres
BENGALURU: Boeing’s finance cockpit has a new pilot, and he is no stranger to turbulence or transformation. Boeing has appointed Barun as head of FP&A for global engineering, placing him at the centre of financial strategy for its worldwide engineering and technology operations.
Based in Bengaluru, Barun steps into a role that is as expansive as it is critical. He will serve as the primary finance lead for Boeing’s Engineering and Technology Centers globally, working closely with executive leadership to shape financial decisions, manage complex budgets, and design scalable finance processes that support the company’s growing engineering footprint.
In a note announcing his move Barun said, “I’m excited to share that I’ve joined Boeing Global Engineering. This opportunity is incredibly meaningful to me not just from a professional standpoint, but also for what Boeing represents globally.” He added that he looks forward to contributing to an organisation that continues to shape the future of aerospace and innovation.
Barun’s mandate spans strategic financial leadership, operational oversight, and stakeholder engagement. From directing large-scale budgets and schedules to influencing long-term organisational goals, the role blends financial discipline with business foresight. He will also lead cross-functional teams and partner with finance colleagues worldwide to support engineering programmes across geographies, including India.
The appointment caps a long stint at Juniper Networks, where Barun spent over a decade, most recently as finance senior manager. There, he led FP&A for global product business units and G&A functions, driving budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. He also played a key role in enterprise-wide transformation, including spearheading an Oracle to SAP ERP migration and building advanced analytics capabilities using tools such as Tableau and SAP Analytics Cloud.
His earlier career includes finance leadership roles at Sony India Software Centre, Cognizant Technology Solutions, and Mphasis, where he focused on financial planning, governance frameworks, and operational efficiency across global delivery centres.
A chartered accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Barun brings nearly two decades of experience across financial planning, digital transformation, and analytics-led decision making.
His appointment comes at a time when global engineering operations are becoming increasingly complex and distributed, requiring sharper financial oversight and agile planning. With Barun at the helm of FP&A for engineering, Boeing appears to be tightening its financial playbook as it looks to scale innovation with discipline.
