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HCL rolls ‘Change Begins with ME Tablet’ campaign
MUMBAI: HCL has recently launched a new ad campaign for its product ME tablets, on the theme of the Brand’s philosophy of ‘change’.
The new campaign titled ‘Change Begins with ME Tablet’ has been created by the Saatchi & Saatchi and directed by Rajay Singh.
The ad portrays important moments in people’s lives and the changes brought by the HCL ME Tablets.
In this commercial HCL ME Tablet is shown playing an important role in changing the way business is done by a carpet seller in Kashmir. Initially the carpet seller was solely dependent on people entering his shop. But ME Tablet now enables him to take his shop to the world and thus expand his business horizons.
The commercial also shows how easy it becomes for the masses to find a job with a better access to job portals and enjoy latest music.
Saatchi & Saatchi India CEO Matthew Seddon said, “Technology is changing every aspect of our consumers’ lives. In our very first work for HCL ME Tablets, we have demonstrated the positive effect ME Tablets can have in the lives of Indian consumer. I think our creative team and the Director have pulled together a stunning set of commercials, which will connect with our customers and continue to drive the phenomenal growth being enjoyed by ME Tablets.”
HCL Infosystems Global Head – Mobility Marketing Gaurav Tikoo added, “We all live in an era of globalisation today. No distance seems far, no mission seems impossible. And all this is aided by the technological advances that have taken place around us. Our positioning for the entire range of ME Tablets is ‘Change Begins with ME’. We do believe that ME Tablet can be a catalyst that enables change for the Indian consumer on various social and individual levels. This particular thought has been beautifully captured by Saatchi & Saatchi in the latest ad campaign.”
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From mega bills to spontaneous dates: Swiggy Dineout Valentine’s report
From mega bills to last-minute plans, India celebrated love with flair
MUMBAI: Valentine’s Day 2026 was a feast for the senses and wallets alike, according to Swiggy Dineout. India’s on-demand dining platform revealed how the nation celebrated romance with big gestures, lively nights out, and plenty of spontaneous bookings.
Metropolitan hubs continued to rule the roost with Bengaluru, Delhi, and Hyderabad seeing the most reservations. Emerging cities aren’t far behind, with Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Chandigarh joining the party. Growth was particularly striking in Surat (up 180 per cent), Vadodara (155 per cent) and Bhubaneswar (145.5 per cent) compared with the previous Saturday.
Mumbai stole the headlines with a single customer splashing out Rs 130,155 – the highest bill in the country. The city also hosted the largest single group booking, with 30 diners coming together to celebrate in style. Most Valentine’s transactions took place between 10pm and 11pm, proving love, and hunger, strike late.
Mumbai stole the spotlight with a mega-spender whose bill made everyone else blush, while savvy diners were cashing in on discounts, including a Pune customer saving 60% and another in Bengaluru saving 50 per cent. Fine dining was on fire, with bookings up 121 per cent year-on-year, though pubs, bars, and lounges remained the crowd favourites, accounting for 30.6 per cent of all reservations. Last-minute romance was the order of the day, with 66 per cent of diners booking within two hours of heading out. Together, India saved over Rs 6 crore, proving that love can be grand, yet thrifty.
Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi led the premium dining rush, showing a growing appetite for curated, high-end experiences. Meanwhile, spontaneous bookings reinforced modern lifestyles, where convenience and instant gratification rule the day.
Whether it was big spends, huge groups, or a last-minute romantic dash, Valentine’s Day 2026 proved love and dining go hand in hand – and sometimes, they go all out.
