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Media Maniac’s launched charity drive for underprivileged kids
Mumbai: Volunteering your time to assist a cause you care about is something you will never regret. It will improve your life, acquaint you with your neighbourhood, and link you to people and ideas that will favourably affect your viewpoint for the rest of your life. Helping your community allows you to grow as a person and better understand how you fit into the world around you.
Media Maniacs Group organised a new year charity drive to help underprivileged kids with food, clothes, and stationary in association with the Dulari Devi Foundation. The drive aimed to aid the well-being of the children and provide essential support to those in need. The drive provided the children with food, clothing, and an opportunity to enjoy fun activities. The Media Maniacs group doubled the amount of total donation generated for the charity drive.
Dulari Devi Foundation strives to become the vital link and reach out to those who need help and uplift them as a whole. The foundation aims to uplift education and contribute towards women welfare. The foundation believes the change in society begins with individual effort, and if your cause is good people will automatically connect. The foundation has been actively working for the upliftment of women and children for many years. They believe every child has the right to education and every woman has the right to her individuality. Their purpose encompasses the development of the lifestyle of women and children of all sections and tirelessly strive to achieve that.
Founder Dulari Devi Foundation – political analyst, national media panellist & motivational speaker Preeti Pandey said, “We are delighted with the generosity of Media Maniacs Group in supporting such a noble cause. The drive has helped us to support our children better and fulfil vital requirements. We believe with determination and hard work nothing is impossible,” said
Media Maniacs co-founder Surabhi Trivedi said, “This drive aimed to bring joy in the lives of orphaned children during festive season. Our effort was to provide care and bring a sense of togetherness in these children’s lives. While we may not be able to provide financial assistance, we can make a significant impact in their lives by organizing a charity drive. It’s our duty to help those in need, and this event is an excellent way to do so.”
Brands
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.
