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Cornerstones from Forevermark a celebration of true love
MUMBAI: Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers group of companies, introduces its new collection, Cornerstones™ – a celebration of true love.
Cornerstones™ from Forevermark honours the shared values of your relationship; at the centre of each piece is a Forevermark diamond that represents the love upheld by this foundation. The four corners of the design represent honesty, trust, respect and appreciation. These qualities are both strong and proven, they should be cherished and aspired to, and the cornerstones resonate with couples at every stage of their life together.
Cornerstones™ from Forevermark has been created in a minimalistic style; each piece features a Forevermark solitaire diamond held fast by four elegantly adorned prongs. It is a classic design with a renewed elegance, and adds further meaning to the Forevermark diamond that it heroes. As the prongs descend they take on a twist and taper, they seem to gather momentum, echoing the strength of your relationship as they combine with the shank. In the more elaborate version of the design, the prongs are further decorated along their internal edges with additional pavé, which continues onto the shank adding further sparkle to the classic style.
Diamonds have long been gifted to symbolise eternal love, usually given on milestone occasions such as an engagement, anniversary or birth of a child. Cornerstones™ from Forevermark embodies this love – a gift from this collection would be the ideal way to mark a significant occasion and forever help to strengthen the promise to each other, these cornerstones, supporting you in all that you do and all that you are.
Like every relationship, each Forevermark diamond is unique. Each is carefully selected and inscribed with a promise, a promise that it is beautiful, rare and has been responsibly sourced.
Cornerstones™ from Forevermark is available in a range of styles including rings, pendants and earrings, in Authorized Forevermark Jewellers from 1st September 2013.
For further information on Cornerstones™ from Forevermark and Forevermark please contact:
Nitika Ashalpara- nitika.a@actimediaindia.com
Rosebud Gomes- rosebud@actimediaindia.com
Or please visit Forevermark.com.
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Induction cooktop demand spikes 30× amid LPG supply concerns
Supply worries linked to West Asia tensions push households and restaurants to turn to electric cooking alternatives
MUMBAI: As geopolitical tensions in West Asia ripple through global energy supply chains, the familiar blue flame in Indian kitchens is facing an unexpected challenger: electricity.
What began as concerns over the availability of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has quickly evolved into a technology-driven shift in cooking habits. Households across India are increasingly turning to induction cooktops and other electric appliances, initially as a backup but now, for many, a necessity.
A sudden surge in demand
Recent data from quick-commerce and grocery platform BigBasket highlights the scale of the shift. According to Seshu Kumar Tirumala, the company’s chief buying and merchandising officer, demand for induction cooktops has risen dramatically.
“Induction cooktops have seen a significant surge in demand, recording a fivefold jump on 10 March and a thirtyfold spike on 11 March,” Tirumala said.
The increase stands out sharply when compared with broader kitchen appliance trends. Most appliance categories are growing within 10 per cent of their typical demand levels, while induction cooktops have witnessed explosive growth as households rush to secure an alternative cooking option.
Major e-commerce platforms including Amazon and Flipkart have reported rising searches and orders for induction stoves. Quick-commerce apps such as Blinkit and Zepto have also witnessed stock shortages in major metropolitan areas including Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
What was once considered a convenient appliance for hostels, small kitchens or occasional use has suddenly become an essential addition in many homes.
A crisis thousands of miles away
The trigger for this shift lies far beyond India’s kitchens.
Escalating conflict in the Middle East has disrupted shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Nearly 85 to 90 per cent of India’s LPG imports pass through this narrow waterway, making the country particularly vulnerable to supply disruptions.
The ripple effects have been swift.
India currently meets roughly 60 per cent of its LPG demand through imports, and tightening global supply has already begun to affect domestic availability and prices.
Earlier this month, the price of domestic LPG cylinders increased by Rs 60, while commercial cylinders rose by more than Rs 114.
To discourage panic buying and hoarding, the government has also extended the mandatory waiting period between domestic refill bookings from 21 days to 25 days.
Restaurants feel the pressure
The strain is not limited to households. Restaurants, hotels and roadside eateries are also grappling with supply constraints as commercial LPG availability tightens under restrictions imposed through the Essential Commodities Act.
In cities such as Bengaluru and Chennai, restaurant associations report that commercial LPG availability has dropped by as much as 75 per cent, forcing many establishments to rethink their kitchen operations.
Some restaurants have reduced menu offerings, while others are rapidly installing high-efficiency induction systems, creating hybrid kitchens where electricity now shares the workload with gas.
For smaller eateries and roadside dhabas, the shift is less about sustainability and more about survival.
A potential structural shift
The government has maintained that there is no nationwide LPG crisis and has directed refineries to increase production to stabilise supply.
Nevertheless, the developments of March 2026 may already be triggering a longer-term behavioural shift.
For decades, LPG has been the backbone of cooking in Indian households. However, recent disruptions have highlighted the risks of relying on a single fuel source.
Increasingly, households appear to be hedging against uncertainty by adopting electric cooking options to guard against price volatility and delivery delays.
If the current trend continues, the induction cooktop, once viewed as a niche appliance, could emerge as a quiet symbol of India’s evolving kitchen economy.
