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Taj A Flavor of Darjeeling – Taj’s richest flavor
MUMBAI: Brooke Bond Taj Mahal has been a forerunner in setting the standard of fine tea in India. Over the years it has pioneered innovations and provided superlative connoisseur experiences. Enhancing its brand commitment towards master-craftsmanship, , Taj Mahal has launched its richest and most premium blend – Taj A Flavor of Darjeeling. Taj Mahal continues its connection with well-known personalities of Indian classical music by associating with Sitarist Niladri Kumar for its new premium variant.The young maestro has also composed “Raag Darjeeling” – a fitting tribute to Taj A Flavor of Darjeeling.
The brand has always been personified by icons who symbolize perfection, passion and unmatched finesse. To capture the essence of the new variant, Taj A Flavor of Darjeeling was unveiled during an enthralling evening of Indian classical music. The music programme was beautifully crafted by young maestro Sitarist Niladri Kumar. Madhuri Dixit Nene the current brand ambassador, also attended the event and added further splendour to the evening.
On the eve of the launch, Krishnan Sundaram, General Manager, Tea, Hindustan Unilever Limited. said, “Taj Mahal tea has been India’s most loved premium tea brand and it has been our consistent endeavour to improve our offering. Taj A Flavor of Darjeeling,is definitely our most premium offering and we are confident that we will improve the tea drinking experience for our growing consumer base. This launch is also special as it sees us continuing our collaboration with Indian classical music with Niladri Kumar, Rahul Sharma and Ayaan Ali Khan personifing our brand commitment.”
As the face of the brand, Niladri Kumar said, “I have been a Taj Mahal tea loyalist, and it is indeed my pleasure to be associated with it. Taj A Flavor of Darjeeling is also special. I have composed the Raag Darjeeling, in honour of the superlative flavour and experience related with Taj Mahal’s newest offering.”
Enriched with long leaves of pure Darjeeling tea and carefully sourced finest tea leaves from choicest tea gardens in India, Taj A Flavor of Darjeeling promises to make your tea drinking experience extra special as it is created with a great amount of precision and passion. Every sip promises to reflect great craftsmanship of our master blenders and truly become a connoisseur’s delight.
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MS Dhoni joins Cars24’s Crashfree India as Goodwill Ambassador
Cricketing legend lends his voice to the fight against road fatalities in India.
MUMBAI: MS Dhoni has traded his cricket whites for a new kind of captaincy, one that aims to save lives on India’s roads. The former India captain has been appointed Goodwill Ambassador for Crashfree India, Cars24’s national road safety initiative. The move brings one of the country’s most trusted and disciplined public figures to a cause that desperately needs both credibility and urgency.
India continues to record the highest number of traffic fatalities globally. In 2024 alone, 1,80,000 people lost their lives on Indian roads, one every three minutes. The country has roughly 1% of the world’s vehicles but accounts for 11 per cent of global road deaths. Shockingly, 66 per cent of those killed were between 18 and 34 years old, the most productive age group, and nearly 10,000 were school students. Seven in ten fatalities were linked to overspeeding.
Dhoni, known for his calm judgment under pressure, did not mince words when speaking about the issue. “A vehicle gives you freedom, but it also gives you responsibility,” he said. “On our roads, too many people still see safety as a rule to follow only when someone is watching. That mindset has cost us far too much.”
He added: “We already know what is going wrong. We know how many lives are being lost. What we need now is not more excuses. We need more responsibility, more discipline, and more respect for life.”
For Cars24, the association goes beyond a celebrity endorsement. Founder and CEO Vikram Chopra described Dhoni’s involvement as a game-changer: “His understanding of Indian roads is grounded in lived experience. He holds us to a higher standard and his involvement challenges us to push this mission further.”
Crashfree India aims to shift the national conversation on road safety from reaction to prevention, from accepting deaths as routine to treating them as the urgent failure they are. With Dhoni on board, the initiative gains a powerful, trusted voice that transcends statistics and connects directly with millions of Indians.
In a country where dangerous driving is too often mistaken for confidence, Dhoni’s message is refreshingly clear: true strength lies in control, discipline, and respect for life. When one of India’s most respected captains decides to lead this fight, the conversation suddenly becomes much harder to ignore.
The roads just got a new captain. And this time, the goal is not to win a trophy but to save lives.
