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Sonakshi Sinha’s campaign with ‘Fankind’ to raise funds for The Little Hearts Programme
MUMBAI: Fankind which is Anshula Kapoor’s online fundraising platform has announced the launch of their fourth campaign with renowned actor, Sonakshi Sinha. The platform which unites celebrities, fans and charities will raise funds for the Little Hearts Programme by the Being Human Foundation in Mumbai through this campaign. The proceeds of this campaign will be used to provide treatment to children suffering from congenital heart defects.
The Little Hearts program was launched in 2013 to provide free treatment to underprivileged children with Congenital Heart defects. Through this program, camps in remote areas which do not have any access to pediatric heart facilities are organized to treat children. As of March 2019, 1566 surgeries have been completed under this program.
“I am elated to be part of this noble initiative! A platform that helps in raising funds for a cause in such an innovative manner is indeed commendable. The proceeds from my campaign on Fankind will be donated to Being Human to help children who don’t have the means to treat their congenital heart defects.” Sonakshi said in a statement.
To participate in the campaign, fans can donate on Fankind’s website to buy entries for a minimum of Rs 100 or multiples thereof, and one lucky fan participating along with a friend will get the opportunity to go bowling and play games at an Arcade in Mumbai with Sonakshi! Every fan who donates on the platform will also receive a personalized certificate autographed by Sonakshi.
On the announcement of the campaign, Anshula Kapoor, Founder of Fankind said, “This is the fourth campaign Fankind has launched. Sonakshi has a fun, adventurous side to her, and the experience to go bowling and play games in an arcade with her promises to be a super exciting day for the fan. It is extremely heartwarming to note that the funds raised through Sonakshi’s campaign will be used to provide underprivileged children who are born with heart defects get the required surgery and medical care, hence giving them an opportunity to live a healthier life. ”
Fankind’s first campaign was with actor Varun Dhawan who is raising funds for the farmers in Maharashtra and the winner for that campaign was recently announced to be a 20 year old student from Hyderabad who will get a chance to fulfill a once in a lifetime dream opportunity to play paintball with Varun Dhawan in Mumbai. The campaign with Alia Bhatt has just concluded and Prajakta Koli is ongoing.
The campaign with Sonakshi Sinha goes live on October 09 and will end on November 9th, 2019.
Log onto Fankind.org/aslisona to participate and raise funds for the noble cause.
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.
