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This Ganesh Utsav, English Oven, the bakery brand from Mrs. Bector’s Food Specialities, has become part of Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja celebrations, bringing its products closer to devotees and consumers. As Lalbaugcha Raja celebrates its 93rd year, English Oven has set up two consumer-facing stalls at Digvijay Mill, serving Mumbai favourites including Vada Pav, sandwiches, Burger Vada, Bread Butter, Bread Jam, Pav Bhaji and sweet breads. The initiative has received an enthusiastic consumer response, with Vada Pav selling out within the first 40 minutes of the activity commencing, while sandwiches and other offerings have also witnessed strong demand. A Special Offering for Bappa Adding a meaningful dimension to the celebrations, English Oven offered Bhog to Lalbaugcha Raja in the form of Shahi Tukda prepared using English Oven Bread. For the brand, the gesture goes beyond a consumer activation—it reflects its growing connection with Maharashtra and its gratitude for being part of ...

NSE reported a 55.1% profit after tax margin in FY26, ranking third globally among major listed exchanges, behind CME Group and HKEX. BSE stood at 48.3%. NSE converts more than half of its revenue into profit, significantly higher than most Western peers. Its PAT margin further improved to 59% in the latest quarter. NSE has also combined strong profitability with growth, with total income growing at a 20.5% CAGR from FY22 to FY26. NSE reported a 33% return on equity in FY26, among the top three globally. This was achieved with a debt-free balance sheet and ₹68,198 crore in treasury investments. NSE has also increased shareholder returns, with dividend per share rising from ₹18 in FY24 to ₹35 in FY26, while the payout ratio increased from 54% to 84%.

The India International Coffee Festival (IICF) 2027 is making its way across the country, and Mumbai is next. Presented by the Speciality Coffee Association of India (SCAI) and the Coffee Board of India, the regional prelims of India's national coffee championships arrive at Nexus Seawoods, Navi Mumbai, from 2nd to 5th October. These are qualifying rounds, not the main festival. Winners earn a place at the National Finals, held at the flagship IICF event in Bengaluru in February 2027. Mumbai is one of three prelim cities on the national circuit, alongside Delhi and Bengaluru. Over four days, India's most accomplished coffee professionals compete across three disciplines. The National Barista Championship prelims, sponsored by Kaapi Solutions, open the stage on 2nd and 3rd October, where technical mastery and consistency separate contenders from champions. On 4th October, the National Brewers' Cup celebrates precision and technique across a range of manual brewing methods. T...

Music and art lovers in Mumbai witnessed a soulful evening as Trio Set of Three Arts, on popular demand, brought back The Sabri Brothers for a special live performance. Titled “Sur, Shabd Aur Shakhsiyat,” the cultural evening celebrated the rich and timeless tradition of qawwali, with the legendary performers filling the atmosphere with their powerful voices, soulful renditions and spiritual energy. On popular demand, Trio Set of Three Arts brings back The Sabri Brothers for a special live performance; several prominent names from the film and music fraternity attend the evening The evening began on a high note, with audiences showing immense excitement from the very beginning. As The Sabri Brothers took the stage, the audience immersed themselves in their music and powerful performances. On popular demand, the artists performed several much-loved qawwalis, including “Allah Hu… Allah Hu…,” “Bhar Do Jholi Meri Ya Mohammad…” and “Taajjub Toh Yeh Hai…”, creating some of the most memorable...

दिनांक: १२ सप्टेंबर २०२६ : आझाद नगर सार्वजनिक उत्सव समितीला अंधेरीचा राजा गणेशोत्सवाच्या ६१व्या वर्षाच्या आयोजनाची घोषणा करताना अत्यंत आनंद होत आहे. सहा दशकांहून अधिक काळ हा गणेशोत्सव भक्ती, एकता, संस्कृती आणि सामाजिक बांधिलकीचे प्रतीक राहिला आहे. दरवर्षी लाखो भाविक भगवान श्री गणेशाचे दर्शन व आशीर्वाद घेण्यासाठी येथे येतात. १) आमच्या मंडळाविषयी १९६६ मध्ये स्थापन झालेली आझाद नगर सार्वजनिक उत्सव समिती गेली ६० वर्षे भक्ती, श्रद्धा आणि भव्यतेने गणेशोत्सव साजरा करत आहे. गेल्या अनेक वर्षांत समितीने अंधेरीतील एक प्रतिष्ठित सामाजिक व सांस्कृतिक संस्था म्हणून आपली ओळख निर्माण केली आहे. समाजकल्याण, सामाजिक बांधिलकी तसेच भारतीय संस्कृती आणि परंपरांचे जतन करण्यासाठी समिती सातत्याने कार्यरत आहे. गणेशोत्सवाबरोबरच समितीतर्फे वर्षभर विविध सामाजिक व सांस्कृतिक उपक्रम राबविले जातात: दहीहंडी उत्सव, नवरात्र उत्सव, दिवाळी उत्सव, छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज जयंती, वैद्यकीय व आरोग्य शिबिरे, रक्तदान शिबिरे, क्रिकेट व विविध क्रीडा उपक्रम, शैक्षणिक सहाय्य कार्यक्रम, गुणवंत विद्यार्थ्यांसाठी गुणगौरव पुरस्कार, पालघर ये...

Date: 12th September 2026 : Azad Nagar Sarvajanik Utsav Samiti proudly announces the celebration of the 61st Year of Andhericha Raja Ganeshotsav. For over six decades, this festival has stood as a symbol of devotion, unity, culture, and social responsibility, bringing together lakhs of devotees under the blessings of Lord Ganesha. 1) ABOUT OUR MANDAL Established in 1966, Azad Nagar Sarvajanik Utsav Samiti has been celebrating Ganeshotsav with devotion and grandeur for the past 60 years. Over the years, the Samiti has become a respected cultural and social institution in Andheri, actively contributing towards community welfare and preservation of Indian traditions. Apart from Ganeshotsav, the Samiti organizes: Dahi Handi Utsav, Navratri Utsav, Diwali Celebrations, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, Medical & Health Camps, Blood Donation Drives, Cricket & Sports Activities, Educational Assistance Programs, Gunagaurav Awards for Meritorious Students, Distribution of Food Grains,...