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Weekend Unwind with: Supertails co-founder Varun Sadana
Mumbai: Saturday’s here, bringing with it the time to unwind yet again with our special series, “Weekend Unwind.” Here we take a peek into the minds of corporate heads through a fun lens in an attempt to get to know the person behind the title a little better. In this week’s edition, we have Supertails co-founder Varun Sadana. Supertails is a one-of-its-kind platform that supports the ever-increasing pet parent community with veterinary care and a one-stop solution for pet food and supplies.
An MBA from IIM Lucknow, Varun comes with rich experience of building and leading teams across strategy, procurement, production, and sales. His previous stint was as the co-founder and COO of the fresh meat brand, Licious. Armed with a decade-long stint in the FMCG and retail spaces, having worked with brands such as Hindustan Unilever, Snapdeal, and IBM, to name a few, Varun aims to reimagine pet care in India with Supertails. Along with the team, he aims to bridge the accessibility gap in pet healthcare and create an ecosystem of products and services that make pet parenting smooth and enriching.
So, without further ado here goes…
A book you are currently reading/plan to read
“Thinking Fast And Slow by Daniel Kanheman”, reading it for the second time.
Your fitness mantra, especially during the pandemic
45 minutes workout, seven days a week with no cheat day.
Your comfort food
Eggs – sunny side up (add mashed potatoes for extra gluttony).
When the chips are down a quote/philosophy that keeps you going
Bad times are important to help you understand how good times feel like, embrace them!
Your guilty pleasure
Watching cookery videos on YouTube.
When was the last time you tried something new?
I recently learned how to code in python.
A life lesson you learnt the hard way
Everyone has a different way to respond to things, and it’s important to learn to appreciate the other point of view.
What gets you excited about life?
Everything – the fact that one is alive is enough to be excited about.
What’s on top of your bucket list?
Chase the northern lights, knowing well that I hate the cold!
If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be?
Do more. There is always time, you just have to find it.
One thing you would most like to change about the world
We can live with so much lesser polarisation of our views, without hurting our right to speech.
An activity that keeps you motivated/charged during tough times
Talk to a lot of people to get ideas and help, it works. Advices are always easier to give, and almost always free.
What lifts your spirits when life gets you down?
Tomorrow is a new day, focus on getting a good night’s sleep.
Your go-to stress buster
Cooking while listening to stairway to heaven.
Your mantra for life
Ambition should always be greater than resources.
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.
