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SaharaOne unveils contest on upcoming thriller ‘Kohinoor’
MUMBAI: SaharaOne Television has launched Kohinoor Dekho Kohinoor Parkho contest as part of the promotional activities for its upcoming big ticket thriller Kohinoor.
The contest offers viewers an interactive viewing experience and grand prizes up for grabs, states an official release.
The lucky winner will be offered a trip to London to check out the real Kohinoor. The other 200 winners will win themselves exquisite diamonds. The contest spans from 5 – 8 September 10 pm on all days.
Kohinoor Dekho Kohinoor Parkho will have all the questions related to the show Kohinoor. All that a viewer has to do is watch Episodes 1 to 4, Monday to Thursday (5 to 8 September) at 10 pm, and answer one simple question a day.
Those who answer at least three of the four questions correctly could stand to win a trip for two to London to actually check out the Kohinoor there! And 200 other winners will win themselves exquisite diamonds. The viewers need to get three correct answers out of four, which will be asked at the end of the show. This contest will also be promoted through Radio, Air Sahara, Internet, and Road shows, the release adds.
Says Sahara One COO Purnendu Bose, “The contest is an extension of our innovative marketing campaign around the Kohinoor diamond, which had intrigued one and all to check out the Kohinoor. Now, Kohinoor Dekho Kohinoor Parkho will take that intrigue to its logical conclusion by offering a lucky winner a chance to go and actually check out the Kohinoor in London. This contest underlines our emphasis on innovation — not just with programming but with all our marketing initiatives. We are confident our mega suspense thriller Kohinoor will provide engrossing entertainment to the entire family.””
Starting 5 September, Kohinoor will run Monday to Thursday at 10 pm.
Brands
Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI:Â 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.
