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The Bombay Canteen, O Pedro, Bombay Sweet Shop collaborate to create digital, at-home experiences with Paytm Insider
Hunger Inc. Hospitality, the parent company to Bombay’s beloved restaurants The Bombay Canteen, O Pedro and Bombay Sweet Shop has launched ‘Countdown to Good Times’ on the Paytm Insider platform. Fans of its food, drinks and design philosophy can now learn from Hunger Inc’s top chefs in online workshops, purchase its merchandise and even book future dining experiences that the team will create for customers at their homes.
The first digital workshop on May 9, which sold out within 2 days of launch, is a Goan Poee making workshop with O Pedron’s Chef Hussain Shahzad. Keeping in mind restrictions in place, people have had the option to get the Poee ingredients delivered home ahead of the workshop if they choose, or get tickets that only provide access to the online workshop for a lower price. Paytm Insider’s seamless online experience, where e-tickets provide access to the online event over Zoom, will be in use here.
The team is also thinking ahead and providing a series of ‘at home’ experiences including a 4 course curated dinner for 4-8 people and a pastry making class with Pastry Chef Heena Punwani or Bombay Sweet Shop’s Chief Mithaiwala Chef Girish Nayak that can be booked in advance. And there’s more. There are digital gift cards to pamper yourself or gift a loved one a delicious meal at the three restaurants and you can also book The Bombay Canteen’s now iconic dish, ‘Kejriwal Toast’ for a whole year. All of these can be bought through Paytm Insider and will be delivered once lockdown restrictions are lifted and the restaurant resumes full operations in compliance with government regulations.
The range of experiences announced helps re-imagine the near future of restaurant experiences and drives innovation at a time it is most needed. View all experiences available here – https://bit.ly/3fpzonX
Sameer Seth, Partner, Hunger Inc. Hospitality says, “We are already seeing and will continue to see changes in how we go out to eat, experience events and socialize. While we will all want to continue participating in these activities, how and where we choose to participate is set to change significantly. The ‘Countdown to Good Times’ is our first attempt at adapting to these changes in behaviour. We’ve been working with Paytm Insider for many years to bring our experiences to life. As we create new ways to bring joy through food and drink to our guests, we are really excited to collaborate with Paytm Insider to bring this to life.”
Paytm Insider CEO, Shreyas Srinivasan adds “We’ve been big fans of the thinking and commitment of the Hunger Inc team to bring a stand out dining experience. With the ‘Countdown to Good Times’, Paytm Insider is happy to be able bring something to look forward to now with Hunger Inc’s digital events, as well as in the future.”
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Magellanic Cloud names Syed Ameeruddin CEO of e-surveillance arm
Keeping a sharper eye on the future, Magellanic Cloud is putting a seasoned watcher in charge.
MUMBAI – Magellanic Cloud Ltd. has elevated Syed Ameeruddin as Chief Executive Officer of its e-surveillance business, bringing its iVIS and Provigil operations under a unified leadership to accelerate growth in intelligent monitoring and infrastructure solutions.
Ameeruddin, a nearly two-decade veteran of the company, steps into the role after leading the e-surveillance vertical. His career trajectory—from Business Development Manager to the top of the vertical—reflects a steady climb built on operational depth, client engagement, and strategic execution across multiple subsidiaries.
Over the years, he has played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint, strengthening client relationships, and streamlining operations. He has also been instrumental in integrating acquisitions, helping align new businesses with Magellanic Cloud’s long-term strategy while stabilising performance across diverse domains.
More recently, Ameeruddin has contributed to securing key mandates spanning railways, the National Highways Authority of India, and the BFSI sector—wins that have bolstered the company’s order book and deepened its presence in critical infrastructure.
Commenting on the move, Joseph Sudheer Thumma said Ameeruddin’s leadership has been “pivotal in shaping the e-surveillance business,” citing his ability to drive growth, build teams, and deliver strategic wins as key to the company’s journey. His elevation, Thumma added, is expected to further accelerate expansion in AI-driven surveillance and infrastructure solutions.
The transition comes as demand surges for AI-enabled monitoring, centralised command systems, and large-scale deployments across mission-critical environments. Magellanic Cloud’s e-surveillance segment—anchored by iVIS and Provigil—has emerged as a significant growth engine, delivering projects across banking, transport, highways, and public infrastructure.
In his new role, Ameeruddin will focus on scaling platform capabilities, expanding deployments in complex environments, and developing integrated solutions that enhance real-time intelligence and operational resilience. He will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the company alongside his new responsibilities.
With this leadership shift, Magellanic Cloud is doubling down on its ambition to stay ahead in India’s rapidly evolving surveillance ecosystem—where seeing, increasingly, is not just believing, but predicting.
