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Sonali Bendre brings back The Happy Pawdcast
MUMBAI: The fur’s flying again, in the best way possible. The Happy Pawdcast is back for Season 2 on RosePod, with actor Sonali Bendre and her fluffy co-host Icy Behl leading the way through laughter, lessons and lots of love.
Produced by Rose Audio Visuals, the new season promises a richer format and a star-studded line-up of celebrity pet parents and animal experts. Viewers can expect heartfelt and hilarious stories from guests including Amala Akkineni, Rohan Joshi, Remo D’Souza, Diana Penty, Kubbra Sait, Karan Wahi and Tusshar Kapoor.
Sonali Bendre shared, “Every episode is a gentle reminder that our pets are our greatest teachers, of love, patience and empathy. I’m thrilled to return with more stories, deeper conversations, and of course, Icy’s irresistible charm.”
According to Rose Audio Visuals head of marketing & branded content Megha H Desai, “The Happy Pawdcast has always been about celebrating the human–animal bond. Season 2 takes that connection further, fostering awareness and compassion among India’s growing pet-loving community.”
Whether you’re a seasoned pet parent or just someone who smiles at dog videos, this “pawsome” show is bound to tug at your heartstrings. The Happy Pawdcast Season 2 drops its first episode on 7 November on RosePod’s Youtube channel.
Brands
Jubilant Foodworks Q3 revenue up 6 per cent year on year
Standalone revenue reaches Rs 18,015 million in December quarter
NOIDA: Jubilant FoodWorks Limited reported a steady rise in revenue for the December 2025 quarter, supported by its India operations, even as overseas exits and impairment charges weighed on consolidated performance.
Standalone revenue from operations rose to Rs 18,015.09 million for the quarter ended December 31, up from Rs 16,986.67 million in the September quarter and Rs 16,110.59 million a year earlier. For the nine months to December, revenue climbed to Rs 52,017.57 million, compared with Rs 45,174.94 million in the corresponding period last year.
Other income for the quarter stood at Rs 89.25 million, marginally higher than Rs 73.14 million in the preceding quarter. The Jubilant Foodworks Employees Welfare Trust, which is consolidated into the results, reported a net loss of Rs 66.97 million for the quarter and Rs 86.37 million for the nine-month period.
During the previous quarter, the company exited its Russian subsidiary, Pizza Restaurants LLC, derecognising net liabilities that had been classified as held for sale. In India, Jubilant Foodworks recorded an impairment charge of Rs 44.97 million on its investment in Hashtag Loyalty Private Limited, following the discontinuation of operations.
In a regulatory filing, the company said it continues to monitor the impact of the new labour codes and has provided incremental amounts as exceptional items in the consolidated results.
Chairman Shyam S Bhartia said the focus remains on strengthening core brands and navigating a volatile operating environment. Jubilant FoodWorks operates brands including Domino’s, Popeyes, Dunkin’ and Hong’s Kitchen in India.
