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Lay’s stirs Valentine’s excitement with heart-shaped chips for consumers
Mumbai: In the love-filled mood of February, hearts are at every glance! As people wander in their quest to find true love, they are looking everywhere for signs. So, what makes for a solid sign at this time? It’s heart-shaped potato chips. Yes, you read that right! In a world of whimsies, just in time for Valentine’s Day, snacking enthusiasts have stumbled upon a heartwarming surprise in their Lay’s snack packs- heart-shaped chips! People are overjoyed to find the perfect combination of cupid and crunch, spreading love in anticipation of something bigger stirring the pot. These unexpected shapes have sparked a wave of playful conversation amongst finders who are celebrating the early onset of Valentine’s Day spirit!
The trend sparked fire as an Instagram profile by the name @oyehoyeindia shared a picture, discovering a rare heart-shaped chip in his pack of Lay’s, in an unexpected chance ahead of Valentine’s Day. This led to hilarious posts as Lay’s fans started turning this unexpected romantic twist into a viral sensation! Many creators like @swaad__e_dillii and @foodiejunglee, took to Instagram to post about their own Lay’s-love-chip-find. Commenting on their posts with “I wish this came true”, “Love this heart”, “Voting for Lay’s to make this happen”, and more, viewers are excited to find their own heart-shaped chips and join in the fun!
With more and more users flocking to Instagram to share their delightful discoveries, people are turning these heart-shaped chips of Lay’s into the ultimate stars of snack time! In a flurry of reactions, while some folks teasingly declared Lay’s as their Valentine proclaiming their newfound chip love, others are comically confused with this crazy catch. Engaging in light-hearted banter, these people are questioning if this was fated or if their favourite brand is secretly trying to play the matchmaker.
With Lay’s infusing love in chips, fans are wondering if there is something more exciting looming on the horizon. Could these heart-shaped chips be snack-time showstoppers or are they hinting at a salty and crispy romance? One thing’s for sure, with love in the air even chips are giving Cupid a run for its money!
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YES Bank hands the keys to SBI veteran Vinay Tonse as it bets on a new era
Former SBI managing director appointed as YES Bank’s new MD and CEO
MUMBAI: YES Bank is done rebuilding. Now it wants to grow. The private sector lender has appointed Vinay Muralidhar Tonse as managing director and chief executive officer-designate, with RBI approval secured and a start date of April 6, 2026 confirmed. The three-year term signals the bank’s intent to shift gears from crisis recovery to full-throttle expansion.
Tonse, 60, is no stranger to scale. Most recently managing director at State Bank of India, he oversaw a retail book of roughly $800bn in deposits and advances, one of the largest in the country. Before that, he ran SBI Mutual Fund from August 2020 to December 2022, a stint that saw assets under management surge from Rs 4.32 lakh crore to Rs 7.32 lakh crore across market cycles. Add stints in Singapore and four years leading SBI’s overseas operations in Osaka, and the incoming chief arrives with a genuinely global CV.
His academic grounding is equally solid: a commerce degree from St Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bengaluru, and a master’s in commerce from Bangalore University.
The appointment follows an extensive search and evaluation process by the bank’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee. NRC chairperson Nandita Gurjar said the committee unanimously backed Tonse, citing his leadership track record, governance credentials and ability to drive the bank’s next phase of transformation.
Non-executive chairman Rama Subramaniam Gandhi was unequivocal. “I am certain that Vinay Tonse, with his vast experience as a senior banker, will propel YES Bank to its next phase of growth,” Gandhi said, adding that the bank remains focused on strengthening its retail and corporate banking franchises and expanding its branch network.
Rajeev Kannan, non-executive director and senior executive at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, the bank’s largest shareholder, said Tonse’s experience across retail, corporate banking, global markets and asset management positioned him well to lead the lender. SMBC said it looks forward to working with Tonse and the board as YES Bank pursues its ambition of becoming a top-tier private sector lender anchored in strong governance and sustainable growth.
Tonse succeeds Prashant Kumar, who took the helm in March 2020 when YES Bank was in freefall following a severe financial crisis, and spent six years painstakingly stabilising the institution, rebuilding governance and restoring operational scale. Gandhi was generous: “The bank remains indebted to Prashant Kumar, who is responsible for much of what a strong financial powerhouse YES Bank is today.”
Tonse, for his part, struck a purposeful note. “Together with the board and my colleagues, I remain deeply committed to creating long-term value for all our stakeholders,” he said, pledging to build on Kumar’s foundation guided by his personal motto: Make A Difference.
Beyond the balance sheet, Tonse played cricket at college and club level and represented Karnataka in archery at the national championships — sports he credits with teaching him teamwork, situational leadership, discipline and focus. In quieter moments, he reaches for retro Kannada music, classic Hindi songs, and the crooning of Engelbert Humperdinck, Mukesh and Kishore Kumar.
YES Bank has its steady-handed rebuilder in Kumar to thank for survival. Now it has a scale-obsessed growth banker at the wheel. The next chapter starts April 6.
