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The iconic Dome@NSCI hosts the prestigious Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year award
MUMBAI: Dome@NSCI, India’s premier entertainment and leisure destination, hosted the ‘Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year’ award yesterday, February 20, 2019. The awards honour individuals who have dared to dream, not only for themselves but also the society and humankind. It is aimed at recognising their selfless and untiring work across categories, and whose efforts have altered the landscape of Maharashtra from every perspective.
Lokmat Maharashtrian of the year is the largest non-entertainment awards and one of the marquee initiatives of Lokmat Media which honors exemplary work from across fields like Politics, Administration, Social, Arts, Science, Sports, Entertainment, etc. Some of the most renowned personalities were present at the event like honorable CM, Shri Devendra Fadnavis along with his wife Amruta Fadnavis, Mr. Uddhav Thackeray with wife Rashmi Thackeray, Praful Patel, Sunil Shinde, Zarine Khan and Isha Koppikar among others. This unique event brought the powerful and charismatic Chief of Shiv Sena –Shri Uddhav Thackeray who was awarded as Power Icon and Shri Devendra Fadnavis together on one stage talking about the alliances between the two parties in the next election.
The event saw a fireside chat with the current audience favourites Deepika Padukone who was awarded as Iconic Performer and Vicky Kaushal who was awarded as path breaking performer, as well as a discussion between honourable Chief Minister, Shri Devendra Fadnavis and Mr. Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh on topics from politics to Chief Minister as a husband. The event also witnessed the immensely followed by public figure ‘Dr Dattatraya (AppaSaheb) Narayan Dharmadhikari’ who was recognised for his tremendous social work in Maharashtra state.
Mazhar Nadiadwala, Managing Director, Dome Entertainment Pvt Ltd said, “I want to extend my heartiest congratulations to all the winners at Lokmat Maharashtrian of the year 2019. We pride ourselves in associating with varied experiences that people can treasure, and Lokmat award is one such event that is close to our hearts. We are happy to host the VIP dignitaries at our venue namely honorable CM, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Mr. Uddhav Thackeray and ‘Dr Dattatraya (AppaSaheb) Narayan Dharmadhikari’. We have become the preferred venue for organisers to host events that are at par with the global best, and the awards would definitely be one of our most treasured highlights of the year. We hope this is the beginning of a long lasting relationship, and are the choice for hosting more editions of the awards.”
While announcing this Award, Mr Vijay Darda, Chairman of Lokmat Media Limited and Ex-Member of Parliament, said, “We are proud to honour Maharashtra's sparkling personalities who have contributed to the State's progress through their work and relentless efforts in their respective fields. These icons
are the faces of growing and prospering Maharashtra and their work have impacted positively the society at large. These Awards are not only bringing Maharashtra's best abilities on the world map; but also inspiring many others to contribute significantly to the State's progress and the public life".
It honoured individuals from across categories who brought laurels to not only our state and our country but across the world.
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Ather Energy doubles service network to 500 centres nationwide
EV maker scales support alongside growth to keep riders on the road
MUMBAI: Ather Energy is quietly building more than just scooters. It is building the backbone to keep them running.
The electric two-wheeler maker has expanded its service network to 500 authorised centres across India, nearly doubling its footprint in a year from 277. The move mirrors its growing retail presence and signals a clear focus on one often overlooked part of EV ownership, what happens after the purchase.
From the outset, Ather has prioritised service support in every city it enters, aiming to make ownership as smooth as the ride itself. Its Gold Service Centres bring in upgraded customer lounges, modern equipment and processes designed to make servicing more transparent and reliable.
Speed, too, is part of the pitch. Through its ExpressCare initiative, riders can get periodic maintenance done in about an hour, now available across 82 centres, turning what used to be a chore into a quick pit stop.
Ather Energy chief business officer Ravneet Singh Phokela said, “Crossing 500 service centres is an important milestone as we scale across the country. Reliable after-sales support is central to the ownership experience, and our focus remains on consistent service quality and accessibility.”
The expansion comes as demand grows for models like the Ather 450 and the Rizta, which have helped the company reach a broader set of riders across metros and emerging cities alike.
Alongside servicing, Ather continues to power up infrastructure through the Ather Grid, now one of the largest fast-charging networks for two-wheelers, with over 4,300 charging points.
With plans to scale further and deepen its presence, Ather’s approach is clear. Selling the scooter may start the journey, but keeping it running smoothly is what sustains it.
