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LOral Professionnel partners with Ambika Pillai for her 1st salon opening in Kochi
KOCHI: Reaffirming its credence for combining fashion with hairstyling, L’Oréal Professionnel – the Parisian house of hairdressing partnered with one of India’smost accomplished hair and make-up expert Ambika Pillai, as she launched her newest salon in Vytilla, Kochi on 2nd September’13. To celebrate the launch of the salon, world renowned fashion designer Rohit Bal presented one of his finest creations titled “MULMUL” in a splendid fashion show.Sushmita Sen bedazzled the audience when she walked the ramp in an exquisite hand crafted ensemble with traditional and timeless art forms of embroidery and surface ornamentation. The show also saw India’s top models including Carol Gracious, Noyonika Chatterjee, Sapna Kumar and Kerala’s very own Joey Mathew, all in Rohit’s creations, fit for royalty.
L’Oréal Professionnel – world’s #1 professional salon brand continuously strives to reinvent itself through imaginative expressions of celebratedhair stylists across the world. Ambika Pillai, the ingenious mastermind in the field of professional hairdressing has been associated with the brand for 15 years. Expanding her reach in professional salon services, Ambika returned to her roots in Kerala after 25 years. Ambikapillai is a successful venture in Delhi NCR and has gained patronage amongst the elites and fashionable.
Speaking on the occasion, Aseem Kaushik, Director L’Oréal Professionnel, India, said,“Ambika Pillai and L’Oréal Professionnel have had a long partnership.We are very happy that Kochi now has direct access to ‘ambikapillai’one of India’s most iconic hairdressing and make-up brands. The Salon launch was as always in signature ‘ambikapillai’ style, with fashion fraternity from across the country present in full strength”.
Ambika Pillai said, “L’Oréal Professionnel needs no introduction, I have been associated with the brand for more than a decade now. It embodies fashion, glamour and passion to create new trends in hairdressing. It gives me immense pleasure to be associated with them again for my first salon in Kochi and restate the belief that hair is the preeminent expression of one’s fashion sensibilities.”
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
