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Mumbai to host global pickleball league season two and grand slam 2025
MUMBAI: Mumbai will host season two of the Global Sports Pickleball Pro and Challenger League alongside the Grand Slam 2025 from December 16 to 23, as the sport sharpens its competitive footprint in India.
The week-long tournament at the Andheri sports complex will feature leading international players, top Indian talent, emerging athletes and 10 team owners, underlining India’s growing appeal as a destination for elite pickleball.
Proceedings will open with a grand ceremony on December 16 at 5 pm, to be broadcast live on Zee5, Zee Café and &flix. The event will include the unveiling of the 2025 trophy and an exhibition match featuring select marquee players.
Global Sports Pickleball has partnered with Zee5 for nationwide broadcast coverage. The Grand Slam matches will be streamed exclusively on Zee5 from 9 am to 12 pm, while the Pro and Challenger League fixtures will air daily from 3 pm to 10 pm across Zee5, Zee Café and &flix.
“The 2025 season brings an exciting mix of players, from Asia’s no. 1 Quang Duong to 15-year-old sensation Arjun Singh and experienced competitors such as Megan Fudge,” said Hemal Jain, chief designer – pickleball growth, global sports pickleball. “Indian players competing alongside the world’s best will accelerate the sport’s development in the country.”
With international stars, structured formats and expanded television and digital reach, the Global Sports Pickleball League and Grand Slam 2025 are positioned as one of India’s most ambitious pickleball showcases to date.
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ITC Sunfeast Farmlite launches Sugar Free Cookies range
New variants offer guilt-free indulgence for health-conscious snackers.
MUMBAI: ITC Sunfeast Farmlite is sweetening the deal for biscuit lovers who want to have their cookie and eat it too without the sugar. The better-for-you biscuits range from ITC Foods has expanded its portfolio with the launch of an all-new Sugar Free Cookies line, aligning with the company’s vision of ‘Help India Eat Better’. The range is designed for consumers who are rethinking sugar in their daily snacking but refuse to compromise on taste and indulgence.
The collection debuts with two tempting variants: Choco Nut Cookies and Hazelnut & Oats Cookies. Both are a source of protein and contain no trans-fat, while the Hazelnut & Oats variant is also lactose-free.
ITC Ltd. vice president (marketing), biscuits, foods division, Suraj Kathuria said, “At Sunfeast Farmlite, we believe mindful snacking should never come at the cost of indulgence. With this launch, we are catering to the growing need for guilt-free snacking while delivering a rich, satisfying cookie experience.”
ITC Ltd. vice president & head of food sciences for foods division Dr Shantanu Das added, “We have applied robust food science to develop cookies that are sugar-free while preserving the taste and texture consumers love.”
Each cookie comes in convenient single-serve packs to maintain texture and freshness. Both variants are available in 100g packs priced at ₹100 and can be found on quick-commerce platforms including Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto.
In a market increasingly leaning towards healthier choices, ITC Sunfeast Farmlite’s new Sugar Free Cookies prove that cutting sugar doesn’t mean cutting joy. For the health-conscious yet indulgent snacker, this could be the perfect bite-sized solution.
