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ALL-Accor Live Limitless presents Laughter On The Menu
Mumbai: ALL-Accor Live Limitless, the lifestyle loyalty programme by Accor, recently regaled its members with the last chapter of “Laughter On The Menu”, a three-city comedy tour featuring renowned stand-up comedian Atul Khatri.
The opening act of this laughter-filled journey took place at the Grand Mercure Bengaluru Gopalan Mall, marking the beginning of an entertaining adventure that continued in Mumbai at Novotel Mumbai International Airport and concluded on November 18, 2023, at Pullman New Delhi Aerocity.
Atul Khatri, the star of the show, delivered an hour of side-splitting comedy, leaving the audience in stitches and creating memories that will be cherished by attendees, followed by delightful cocktails and dinner.
Accor Sr VP operations – India and South Asia Puneet Dhawan said “ ‘Laughter on the Menu’ exemplifies ALL- Accor Live Limitless’ commitment to enhancing value for its members alongside creating memorable experiences beyond traditional hospitality offerings. This is one of the first limitless experiences we have curated for this year, and what fun, wonderful set of evenings they were”
“ALL-Accor Live Limitless is our lifestyle loyalty programme, which gives members a host of benefits (at participating Accor properties around the world). You can earn and redeem your points to enjoy evenings such as these, stay at hotels (globally) and dine—we have various opportunities put together for our members, and we look forward to welcoming more members” Puneet further added.
Internationally acclaimed comedian Atul Khatri boasts a stellar career that spans continents and accolades. From hosting prestigious award functions to acting in commercials and trending music videos, Atul’s versatility shines. Invited to grace the stages of prestigious comedy festivals worldwide, he has left an indelible mark on the global comedy scene, with performances in over 20 countries, including the USA, UK, Germany, UAE and Australia.
With its unique bouquet of ideas and events, ALL-Accor Live Limitless continues to demonstrate its dedication to crafting moments of joy, laughter, and connection for its valued members.
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X launches XChat messaging app on iOS with calls and encryption
Standalone app marks shift from “everything app” vision, adds E2E messaging.
MUMBAI: From one big app to many small chats, X seems to be splitting its ambitions. X has rolled out its standalone messaging app, XChat, to iOS users, opening up a new front in its evolving product strategy. The app allows users to connect with existing X contacts through private and group messages, file sharing, as well as audio and video calls. The launch follows a limited beta phase, where the platform tested the product with a smaller user base to refine the experience. Now available publicly, XChat marks a notable pivot from earlier ambitions championed by Elon Musk to turn X into a single “everything app” combining messaging, payments, commerce and more.
Instead, the company under xAI ownership and backed by SpaceX appears to be building a suite of standalone applications, each targeting specific use cases while expanding its broader ecosystem.
At launch, XChat includes end-to-end encrypted messaging, PIN-based access, disappearing messages, and features such as message editing, deletion for all participants, and screenshot blocking. The company has also said the app is free from advertisements and tracking mechanisms, positioning it as a privacy-first alternative in a crowded messaging space.
However, security claims around the platform are likely to face scrutiny. Earlier iterations of XChat drew criticism from experts who argued it fell short of established encrypted platforms like Signal. With the wider rollout, the app is expected to undergo fresh evaluation to assess whether those concerns have been addressed.
Beyond messaging, XChat will also house X’s Communities feature, which is being discontinued on the main platform due to low usage and spam concerns. Migrating these users could provide an early boost to adoption, effectively turning XChat into both a communication and community hub.
The move underscores a broader recalibration at X less about cramming everything into one app, and more about spreading bets across multiple touchpoints, one message at a time.
