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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
BigBasket pilots 10-minute food delivery with Starbucks, Qmin in Bengaluru
Grocery delivery firm BigBasket has entered the rapid food delivery segment, providing 10-minute food delivery service in select locations in Bengaluru . It comes five months after cofounder and chief executive Hari Menon announced on X that the Tata Group-owned firm was expanding its services to food delivery in 2025. He had said in a post in December 2024 that BigBasket would increase its stock keeping units to more than 30,000 in all tier-1 cities, launch pharma deliveries with Tata 1mg, as well as launch a food delivery service. Currently, BigBasket's 10-minute food delivery includes items from Starbucks , a joint venture between Tata Consumer Products and Starbucks Corporation, and Qmin , a food delivery platform owned by Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL). Launched in 2020, Qmin is Tata Sons-owned IHCL's food delivery service, which has its own app allowing customers to order food from Tata-owned hotels and restaurants. The service also has Qmin cafe offering bakery and confectionery products along with beverage items across the country. There are 11 such cafes in Bengaluru. Under its 10-minute food delivery service, BigBasket is offering beverages such as coffee, tea and juice, snacks, meal bowls and desserts. ET had reported in February that Tata Sons wasn't too pleased with what it regarded as BigBasket's sluggish response to the rapid rise of quick commerce in the country. Tata Sons also indicated that BigBasket should seek external investors for a proposed round of $1 billion (Rs 8,556 crore) to mount a fightback in this segment, according to people aware of the matter. 10-minute food delivery race Meanwhile, the rapid food delivery segment is seeing increasing demand as quick commerce platforms Zepto (Zepto Cafe), Swiggy (Snacc) and Blinkit (Bistro) are expanding their services and offerings. During its earnings announcement for the fourth quarter of 2024-25, Zomato 's parent Eternal said that it was doubling down on Bistro, its in-house rapid food delivery service, and pivoting away from restaurant partnerships for this service. Bistro is being expanded across Delhi-National Capital Region, Bengaluru and Mumbai, according to people in the know. Bistro now runs more than 100 kitchens in these markets. Swiggy , on the other hand, is scaling up its 10-minute food delivery service Bolt , which relies on select restaurant partners offering limited menus. It also has an offering similar to Bistro, which is called Snacc. On May 23, ET reported that Zepto paused operations of its 10-minute food delivery vertical, Zepto Cafe, in several cities including Delhi, Agra, Chandigarh, Mohali, Amritsar and Meerut owing to supply chain issues. This impacted the operations of 44 Zepto Cafe stores.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
BigBasket pilots 10-minute food delivery with Starbucks, Qmin in Bengaluru
Live Events Grocery delivery firm BigBasket has entered the rapid food delivery segment, providing 10-minute food delivery service in select locations in Bengaluru It comes five months after cofounder and chief executive Hari Menon announced on X that the Tata Group-owned firm was expanding its services to food delivery in 2025. He had said in a post in December 2024 that BigBasket would increase its stock keeping units to more than 30,000 in all tier-1 cities, launch pharma deliveries with Tata 1mg, as well as launch a food delivery BigBasket's 10-minute food delivery includes items from Starbucks, a joint venture between Tata Consumer Products and Starbucks Corporation, and Qmin , a food delivery platform owned by Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL).Launched in 2020, Qmin is Tata Sons-owned IHCL's food delivery service, which has its own app allowing customers to order food from Tata-owned hotels and restaurants. The service also has Qmin cafe offering bakery and confectionery products along with beverage items across the country. There are 11 such cafes in its 10-minute food delivery service, BigBasket is offering beverages such as coffee, tea and juice, snacks, meal bowls and had reported in February that Tata Sons wasn't too pleased with what it regarded as BigBasket's sluggish response to the rapid rise of quick commerce in the country. Tata Sons also indicated that BigBasket should seek external investors for a proposed round of $1 billion (Rs 8,556 crore) to mount a fightback in this segment, according to people aware of the the rapid food delivery segment is seeing increasing demand as quick commerce platforms Zepto (Zepto Cafe), Swiggy (Snacc) and Blinkit (Bistro) are expanding their services and its earnings announcement for the fourth quarter of 2024-25, Zomato 's parent Eternal said that it was doubling down on Bistro, its in-house rapid food delivery service, and pivoting away from restaurant partnerships for this service. Bistro is being expanded across Delhi-National Capital Region, Bengaluru and Mumbai, according to people in the know. Bistro now runs more than 100 kitchens in these on the other hand, is scaling up its 10-minute food delivery service Bolt, which relies on select restaurant partners offering limited menus. It also has an offering similar to Bistro, which is called May 23, ET reported that Zepto paused operations of its 10-minute food delivery vertical, Zepto Cafe, in several cities including Delhi, Agra, Chandigarh, Mohali, Amritsar and Meerut owing to supply chain issues. This impacted the operations of 44 Zepto Cafe stores.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Corrie legend fuels soap return rumours as she's seen leaving studio
A former Coronation Street star has been spotted at the Granada Studios in Manchester, where the soap is filmed, amid fan speculation Kym Marsh could be returning Kym Marsh, the former Coronation Street star, was spotted leaving the show's Manchester studios on Wednesday, sparking rumours of a potential return. The 48 year old actress, dressed casually in a grey hoodie and black leggings, was seen exiting the building with a male friend. Marsh, who first gained fame as a member of Hear'Say, kept warm in a black padded coat and finished her look with white trainers. She portrayed Michelle Connor on the popular soap from 2006 to 2019, earning the British Soap Award for Best Newcomer for her performance. However, insiders close to the show have confirmed that Marsh currently has no plans to reprise her role. Earlier this year, in an interview with The Sun, Marsh hinted at a possible return to the cobbles, stating she would never rule it out. She said: 'I'd never say never to going back as I absolutely adore Coronation Street and I had some of my best years there. 'I learned so much on that show and I made so many friends. But I left to kind of pursue other projects and I'm still in the middle of doing that, but, maybe one day!' Her character, Michelle, left the show in 2019 after discovering her fiancé, Robert Preston, had fathered a child with Vicky Jefferies. In a twist, she partnered with Vicky to con Robert out of their co-owned Bistro, selling it to an unknown buyer. However, she was shocked to discover the new owner was Ray Crosby, a disreputable businessman who had previously made unwanted advances towards her. In a fit of rage, Michelle trashed the Bistro before being stopped by Carla Connor. After tearful farewells to her family, including her sons Ryan and Ali, and issuing a warning about Ray, Michelle departs Weatherfield in a taxi to start anew in Ireland with her parents. This follows the announcement that the boss of Coronation Street and Emmerdale is leaving after 27 years with ITV. Earlier this month, ITV announced that John Whiston, Managing Director of Continuing Drama and Head of ITV in the North, will retire at the end of the month. With a career spanning 40 years in television and 27 with the channel, his departure will be felt, having worked on programmes such as The Chase, Vera and Heartbeat, and currently overseeing the soaps. Iain MacLeod and Matt Cleary are set to step into John's shoes. Sharing the news, John said: 'I've always said I've got the best job in TV. I used to say it privately in case ITV stopped paying me. It has been nothing short of an honour, as well as a blast, to work on the soaps this last decade or so. We've had joy, we've had fun and we've had seasons in the sun. We've also had misery and mayhem. We've had motorway crashes, tram crashes and floods. We've had stories which have squeezed your heart till tears came out of your eyes.' 'And we've covered pretty much anything and everything that people have to face in their own lives and we've done that with care and humanity. And all that is down to the 600 or so people - the writers, crew, cast and editorial – who have kept the show on air and at an incredible quality day in day out. And it's them who have made my job ridiculously easy. Just don't tell ITV. 'With the appointment of Iain MacLeod as Creative Director and Matt Cleary as Chief Operating Officer and with fantastic stories in place for the move to five episodes a week next January, and a never-before-seen mega mash-up between the two shows, the future for our ITV Soaps is set fair. 'So it's the right time to leave and for me just to say thank you... to colleagues, to ITV and to our loyal, appreciative audience.' Iain, who is currently Executive Producer for Continuing Drama, will be promoted to Creative Director. He will take on all the editorial responsibility for creating the two popular soaps. Meanwhile Director of Production, UK Scripted for ITV Studios Matt's new role will be Chief Operating Officer for Continuing Drama - and will have to make sure that everything day to day runs smoothly.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kym Marsh is seen departing the Coronation Street studios following fan speculation she is returning to show
Kym Marsh was seen leaving the Coronation Street studios in Manchester on Wednesday following fan speculation she might return to the show. The actress, 48, cut a casual figure in a grey hoodie and black leggings as she departed the building alongside a male pal. The former Hear'Say star wrapped up in a black padded coat and completed her outfit with a pair of white trainers. Kym played Michelle Connor on Coronation Street from 2006 to 2019, winning the British Soap Award for Best Newcomcer for the role. However, a source close to the show told us Kym has no plans to return to the soap for the time being. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The actress, 48, cut a casual figure in a grey hoodie and black leggings as she departed the building alongside a male pal Speaking to The Sun earlier this year, Kym fuelled rumours she could return to Coronation Street soon, saying she was open to a return. She said: 'I'd never say never to going back as I absolutely adore Coronation Street and I had some of my best years there. 'I learned so much on that show and I made so many friends. But I left to kind of pursue other projects and I'm still in the middle of doing that, but, maybe one day!' Michelle left the Cobbles in 2019 after discovering that her fiancé, Robert Preston, had fathered a child with Vicky Jefferies. She teamed up with Vicky to scam Robert out of the Bistro, a business they co-owned and then sold it to a mystery buyer, only to be horrified when she learned the new owner was Ray Crosby, a sleazy businessman who had previously made unwanted advances toward her. Devastated and furious, Michelle trashed the Bistro in a fit of rage before being stopped by Carla Connor. After saying emotional goodbyes to her family, including her sons Ryan and Ali, and warning them about Ray, Michelle left Weatherfield in a taxi to start a new life in Ireland with her parents. It comes after Coronation Street and Emmerdale's boss quit after 27 years with ITV. The broadcaster announced this month that Managing Director of Continuing Drama and Head of ITV in the North John Whiston is stepping down from his role at the end of the month to enjoy his retirement. With 40 years in the television industry and 27 with the channel, he is going to be missed after working on programmes such as The Chase, Vera and Heartbeat, and currently oversees the soaps. Iain MacLeod and Matt Cleary will take over the role from Jon. Announcing the news, John said: 'I've always said I've got the best job in TV. I used to say it privately in case ITV stopped paying me. 'It has been nothing short of an honour, as well as a blast, to work on the soaps this last decade or so. 'We've had joy, we've had fun and we've had seasons in the sun. 'We've also had misery and mayhem. We've had motorway crashes, tram crashes and floods. 'We've had stories which have squeezed your heart till tears came out of your eyes. 'And we've covered pretty much anything and everything that people have to face in their own lives and we've done that with care and humanity. 'And all that is down to the 600 or so people - the writers, crew, cast and editorial – who have kept the show on air and at an incredible quality day in day out. 'And it's them who have made my job ridiculously easy. Just don't tell ITV. 'With the appointment of Iain MacLeod as Creative Director and Matt Cleary as Chief Operating Officer and with fantastic stories in place for the move to five episodes a week next January, and a never-before-seen mega mash-up between the two shows, the future for our ITV Soaps is set fair. 'So it's the right time to leave and for me just to say thank you… to colleagues, to ITV and to our loyal, appreciative audience.' ain, who is currently Executive Producer for Continuing Drama, will be promoted to Creative Director. He will take on all the editorial responsibility for creating the two popular soaps.
Sydney Morning Herald
17-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Sydney Morning Herald
Who says black and white is boring? These modern homewares will inspire your space
This story is part of the May 18 edition of Sunday Life. See all 14 stories. There's no grey area when it comes to mixing monochrome tones, so combine black and white to make a stylish statement in any space. Where to buy: Sabre 'Bistro' four-piece cutlery set, $85; Freedom 'Zepplyn' three-seater sofa, $2999; Zenn Design cushion, $200; Kelly Wearstler 'Tiglia' lamp, $2541. Where to buy: Fazeek 'Teak + Neroli' interior spray, $49; Katarina Wells 'Petite Cocoon' vessel, $500; Tom Dixon 'Tank' decanter, $365.
