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Disney+ Hotstar brings back its iconic dance reality show Dance+ Pro
Mumbai: Carrying on the legacy of being home to one of the biggest dance shows in India, Disney+ Hostar is thrilled to announce an all-new season of widely watched dance reality show, Dance+ Pro. Season seven of the show will see veteran choreographer Remo D’Souza once again resume his role as the super judge. Along with him on the judge’s bench will be skilled dancers Punit J. Pathak, Shakti Mohan and Rahul Shetty as team captains herding 12 teams on the show. Season 7 of the cult show is taken to the next level and the upcoming edition is free to stream on all devices and will present brands with an exciting and powerful opportunity to connect with a loyal fan base.
Disney+ Hotstar is the go-to platform for captivating entertainment, especially for iconic dance reality shows like Nach Baliye, Dance Champions, and Dance+. This rests on the idea of the genre forever innovating itself. Dance+ Pro carries forward this legacy with the introduction of industry-first innovations like AI chatbots, will share contestants’ backstories, and a unique ‘Watch Plus’ tool that for the first time will allow viewers to closely analyze a dance move at their own pace. Along with these, the show also introduces newer collaborations like dancers joining hands with local social media stars and representing various regions and languages. Additionally, the show will also offer a host of engagements with Remo D’Souza inviting dance entries from the audience every week. Fans can also record and send their favorite dance move. Winning entries stand a chance to get featured on the show. Additionally, viewers are also invited to create reels replicating the popular steps of the dances. The multi-touchpoint engagements take it beyond screens and make it an ideal platform for brands to gain maximum visibility.
Disney+ Hotstar head – content, & Disney Star HSM entertainment network Gaurav Banerjee said, “Disney+ Hotstar has propelled entertainment storytelling through genres and formats and Dance Plus Pro is a step forward towards this commitment. We are extremely excited to bring forth a brand new season of this spectacular dance show headlined by super-judge Remo Dsouza and hope the audience will enjoy it.
With Dance+ Pro being a popular reality show, Disney+ Hotstar this year is set to elevate the watch experience further through a plethora of technological and content innovations for viewers. Brands can also be a part of the experience with the platform’s expansive reach and innovative features like in-episode integrations, branded segments, anchor mentions, ILU showcase, astons and windows as well as show-based vignettes with celebs.
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Tech firms tweak office operations amid LPG shortage concerns
Infosys, HCLTech and Cognizant adjust cafeteria services and work policies.
MUMBAI: When geopolitics turns up the heat, even office cafeterias start feeling the burn. Several technology companies in India are adjusting workplace operations and food services as concerns over a nationwide shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) grow following escalating tensions in West Asia. Major IT firms including Cognizant, Infosys and HCLTech have begun rolling out contingency measures to reduce dependence on office cafeterias that rely heavily on commercial LPG.
The disruption stems from rising geopolitical tensions involving Iran after military action by the United States and Israel reportedly led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route for oil and gas supplies. The closure has disrupted the movement of LPG and liquefied natural gas across international markets, triggering concerns about supply constraints and price volatility.
According to a report by The Times of India, Cognizant has advised employees to bring their own meals to office where possible to reduce reliance on office cafeterias dependent on LPG based cooking.
The company has reportedly told staff that it is preparing for potential disruptions driven by supply prioritisation, price fluctuations and pressure on vendor networks.
As part of contingency planning, Cognizant is identifying alternative food vendors that do not rely on LPG. These include kitchens using induction based or solar powered cooking systems.
The company is also exploring partnerships with cloud kitchens that operate on electric or solar power to ensure uninterrupted food supply in case conventional cooking gas availability worsens.
Additionally, Cognizant is evaluating the possibility of expanding work from home or hybrid arrangements for non critical roles, partly to reduce commuting exposure if fuel prices rise sharply due to global energy disruptions.
Meanwhile, HCLTech allowed employees at its Chennai office to work from home on March 12 and March 13 after cafeteria vendors were unable to operate because of the LPG shortage.
Several food service vendors at the campus reportedly suspended operations as they struggled to secure cooking gas supplies, prompting the company to permit staff to work remotely for the two days.
Infosys has also issued internal advisories across multiple locations, including its campuses in Bengaluru and Chennai.
The company informed employees in Bengaluru that cafeteria services would continue but with reduced menu options due to concerns around commercial LPG availability.
As part of the temporary adjustments, live food counters have been suspended, and employees have been encouraged to bring home cooked food while the situation evolves.
While LPG shortages in India remain a developing situation, the measures taken by these technology firms highlight how global geopolitical disruptions can ripple through unexpected corners of the economy, even the humble office lunch.
For companies with large campuses and thousands of employees relying on daily cafeteria services, cooking fuel shortages can quickly turn into an operational challenge. Until global supply chains stabilise, many workplaces may find themselves rethinking everything from food sourcing to flexible work policies.
