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This festive season, share your joy with SOCIAL and CRY
Mumbai: In the true spirit of the festive season, SOCIAL, India’s favourite neighbourhood café, has partnered with child rights NGO, Child Rights and You – CRY to spread Christmas joy to the underprivileged. This heart-warming initiative actively encourages SOCIAL patrons to contribute and spread the joy of the Christmas spirit for kids in need.
This holiday season, SOCIAL Stockings will be present at 47 outlets in India across 7 cities namely Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Pune, Delhi NCR and Dehradun, where guests can come in and donate essential items for kids such as stationery including notebooks, pens, colouring sets, et al. Each contribution, modest or huge, is a step towards creating a brighter and happier Christmas for children in need. The five-foot stocking is also accompanied by literature providing the customers with comprehensive information about CRY’s mission and the specific requirements of the children they serve.
Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality Pvt Ltd chief growth officer Divya Aggarwal shared, “SOCIAL has always served as a haven where friends and families unite to revel in joyous moments, creating enduring memories. Our commitment to the community goes beyond the pleasures of #food and #drnks; it’s about nurturing connections, uniting communities, and making a meaningful impact. At SOCIAL, we strongly believe in the profound impact of unity and through this initiative, we want each and every one of our guests to come together and contribute to the welfare of future generations.”
CRY, West regional director Kreeanne Rabadi said “This collaboration exemplifies how collective goodwill can create significant and positive change, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who join us in brightening this holiday season for children in need. The shared commitment to our communities strengthens our connection with SOCIAL. We are confident that, together, we can proactively take steps towards transforming lives for the better.”
The new initiative is part of SOCIAL’s overall year-end campaign that includes various activities catering to all people from different communities. As the festive season approaches, and people step out more, SOCIAL is set to be the go-to place in each neighbourhood for all things connections, community, and culture.
Brands
Hyundai Venue crosses 1 lakh bookings, adds HX8 Diesel AT variant
New top-spec automatic diesel trim brings ventilated seats, OTA updates and paddle shifters.
MUMBAI: Hyundai Venue just hit the jackpot and upgraded the prize because when you cross 1 lakh bookings, you don’t just celebrate, you throw in paddle shifters and ventilated seats for the ride. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced that the all-new Hyundai Venue has achieved 1 lakh bookings, cementing its strong position in the compact SUV segment. To mark the milestone and further enhance customer choice, the company introduced the new HX8 Diesel Automatic (AT) variant.
The HX8 Diesel AT is powered by the proven U2 1.5L CRDi diesel engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It adds a host of premium comfort, safety and convenience features, including:
- Ventilated front seats
- Dual-tone leatherette seats with VENUE branding
- Electric 4-way driver seat adjust
- Controller Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
- Hyundai Bluelink connected car technology
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
- Rear disc brakes
- Ambient lighting on crash pad and central console
- Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport)
- Traction control modes (Sand, Mud, Snow)
- Paddle shifters
HMIL, managing director & CEO Tarun Garg said, “We are delighted that the new Hyundai Venue has crossed 1 lakh bookings, reaffirming the strong trust Indian customers place in our brand. The introduction of the new HX8 Diesel Automatic variant further strengthens the Venue lineup, offering customers the perfect blend of diesel efficiency, torque-rich performance and effortless convenience.”
Backed by Hyundai’s extensive sales and service network, the Venue continues to appeal to buyers seeking a feature-rich, comfortable and future-ready compact SUV. The new variant reinforces HMIL’s focus on delivering advanced technology, safety, comfort and value while adapting to evolving customer preferences.
In a segment where bookings are the real horsepower, Hyundai isn’t just counting milestones, it’s handing drivers an automatic upgrade that makes every journey feel like the victory lap.
