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Friends Adult Diaper urges youth to befriend the old
MUMBAI: Friends Adult Diaper has taken an initiative to encourage the youth to befriend senior citizens. This four-minute video, directed by ThoughtPot Studios will feature AlokNath, who has played the most iconic role in TV series such as Buniyaad and Rishtey.
In this video, Alok Nath is seen playing the role of an elderly man, introduced as a 68-year-old youngster, reciting a poem on an open mic platform. The poem is communicated as a friend request rather than a poem itself, in which he aspires to be friends with the youth and gets them hooked on to his poem using what they use most- ‘social media’. In today’s era, social media and apps play such an important role in our lives; he tries to connect with the youth through the same. He is willing to adapt and has convinced himself to become just like them. The poem starts with the audience not willing to hear his story, but gradually, as the poem builds, he wins them over.
Nobel Hygiene VP of marketing and commerce Kartik Johari says, ”Our senior citizens might perhaps be the most ignored resource in our country. We tend to discount them and their value in our daily lives. Through this video, we hoped to encourage youngsters to extend a listening ear to the seniors in their lives. We also hope to remind seniors that it is never too late to give up on their own aspirations.”
Commenting on this initiative, Nath adds, “I am glad to get associated with Nobel Hygiene, as I appreciate the fact that they perfectly understand senior adult’s needs. Friendship is one such crucial need at this stage, as with our changing and challenging lifestyle, most of these seniors barely have someone to share their joys and sorrows with. After a certain age, they not only suffer medical and adult incontinence issues but also go through a tough time dealing with loneliness and depression. Friends come to their rescue at such times and what can be more fun than making friends with young people who are full of life, innovative thoughts and energy”.
The video encourages youngsters to develop a unique relation of friendship with our elders as that is the time when these senior citizens need this support the most, to fill their void with positivity and cheer.
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Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI: Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has landed in a tax tussle after receiving a GST demand of Rs 47.5 crore from the office of the additional commissioner of CGST and central excise in Thane, Maharashtra.
The order, issued under the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, relates to an alleged incorrect classification of certain services under the category of restaurant services. According to the tax authorities, this classification resulted in a short payment of goods and services tax for the period between the financial years 2019-20 and 2021-22.
The demand includes Rs 47.5 crore in GST along with an equal amount as penalty, in addition to applicable interest. The order was received by the company on March 13, 2026.
In a regulatory filing to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said it disagrees with the order and believes its arguments were not adequately considered.
The company is preparing to challenge the decision and plans to file an appeal. It added that once the redressal process is complete, the demand is likely to be dropped.
Despite the sizeable figure attached to the notice, the company said it does not expect any material impact on its financials, operations or other activities.
The disclosure was signed by Suman Hegde, EVP and chief financial officer, who confirmed that the company received the order at 19:06 IST on March 13 and has already initiated steps to contest it.
The development places the quick service restaurant major in the middle of a tax debate that could hinge on how certain restaurant-linked services are classified under GST rules. For now, the company appears ready to take the matter from the tax office to the appeals desk.
