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Chef Kunal Kapur looks for his dream home on Million Dollar Listing India
Mumbai: The upcoming episode of Million Dollar Listing India on Sony Liv features chef Kunal Kapur, who is searching for a serene home. Joined by realtor Hem Batra, Kunal is looking for a peaceful retreat with a spacious kitchen, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, where he can find calm and indulge in his passion for food, cooking, and hosting guests.
Chef Kunal Kapur shared, “I’ve been searching for a home that combines my love for cooking, hosting, and tranquillity. Through Million Dollar Listing India and along with the very renowned realtor Hem Batra, I’m hoping the search for my dream home is successful. I want a space where I can unwind, cook, and share memorable moments with family and friends. As a chef, my kitchen is my sanctuary and guests always expect that when they’re invited, I will be the one cooking for them, so I need a kitchen that’s both functional and impressive.”
Hem said, “Working with Chef Kunal was an absolute delight! When he first approached me, I had a fan moment, and it really made a tough day better Kunal’s passion for cooking and hospitality is infectious. I’m excited to show him properties that fit his vision.”
Million Dollar Listing India, produced by Banijay Asia and licensed by NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal International Studios within Universal Studio Group, brings the acclaimed global franchise to India, delivering intense negotiations, strategic manoeuvring, and shocking revelations. As a two-time Emmy-nominated hit, Million Dollar Listing India offers an unparalleled glimpse into the exclusive world of luxury properties, where India’s top realtors navigate the cutthroat market and push the boundaries of success.
Tune in on Friday at 8 pm to watch Million Dollar Listing India exclusively on Sony Liv.
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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.
