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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
TALK OF THE TOWN: Becks may have splashed out on a lavish birthday dinner - but when it comes to gravy, he's a Bisto kid at heart
He may have spent thousands of pounds whisking his family to Paris and Bordeaux for his lavish 50th celebrations in May – but I can reveal there's one surprising thing that Sir David Beckham refused to splash out on at his Michelin-star birthday meal in London: gravy. I'm told that even though Becks hosted his family and friends at Core – a swanky Notting Hill restaurant where dinner costs £225 per person – the former footballer requested a classic dish of pie drizzled with Bisto. Instead of opting for a delicious gravy made by the finest chefs, Becks insisted that his sauce was crafted from Bisto gravy granules – which cost a mere £2.95 for 190g at Sainsbury's. The seven-course meal at Core, which was attended by the Beckhams' close friends Tom Cruise, Eva Longoria and Gordon Ramsay, was just one part of a decadent four days of celebrations for Sir David's 50th. The glamorous events kicked off with a black-tie party at the family's Cotswolds estate, followed by a spot of wine-tasting in Bordeaux, a slap-up meal at Sir David's favourite restaurant in Paris, L'Ami Louis, before they all checked in to the plush five-star hotel, La Reserve. The Beckhams' eldest son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola did not attend the birthday celebrations, which intensified speculation that the couple had fallen out with the rest of the brood. It's not the first time Sir David has shown his passion for Bisto: he shared his surprising recipes on Instagram during the pandemic, which included a shepherd's pie doused in Bisto gravy. Perhaps Sir Becks will strike up an advertising deal with the brand. Aah! Bisto? More like, aah! Becks. Mama Mia's not impressed I fear Mia Southgate's mother Alison is growing weary with her daughter's quest for the perfect Instagram reel. Mia, 24, whose father is former England manager Gareth, showed in a post that Alison, 58, right with Mia, has been acting as her camerawoman. In the video, Mia says: 'Outfit of the day today,' to which Alison snarls: 'This is doing my absolute head in.' Dua's dad lays into festival freeloaders Pop star Dua Lipa's father has launched a scathing attack on fans who asked for free tickets to see the singer perform at a festival in Kosovo last week. Dukagjin Lipa, 47, co-organiser of the event, wrote: 'All of you who are asking for free tickets, NONE of you are a social case. You can't put all of Kosovo in VIP!' Looks like in this case VIP stood for Very Irritated Papa! It's game, set and new match for Emma Raducanu's billionaire ex, Carlo Agostinelli, whom she dated for a year. He has reportedly struck up a close friendship with Italy's Princess Vittoria of Savoy. The pair have been seen at a football game in Paris and sharing cosy evenings in with friends. Former Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing has been outed as a teenage drug dealer… by his mother. Speaking on her son's podcast, Penny Baines admitted to snooping on Jamie's phone as he was growing up. 'I read your texts,' she confessed, before revealing the bombshell message: 'I can't get you this but I can get you MDMA [ecstasy].' Jamie denied her claims but Penny added: 'You were horrendous.' Mane-changer Is Kate Moss's sister Lottie seeking a new career as an Aussie Rules footie player? I only ask because the 27-year-old has been showing off a shaggy mullet hairstyle, beloved of players of the sport. Lottie was spotted showcasing her new look at posh Notting Hill restaurant The Fat Badger. Lottie's top topic of the evening however, seemed to be her sadness that another swanky venue, the Chiltern Firehouse in Marylebone, ravaged by fire earlier this year, remains closed.
Business Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Everstage Launches Agent Core: The Agentic Intelligence Layer Unifying Sales Performance Management
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Everstage, a leader in AI-first Sales Performance Management (SPM), today unveiled Everstage Agent Core —a new agentic intelligence layer that brings automation, transparency, and proactive decision-making across the SPM spectrum. The Agent Core unifies intelligence across its platform, enabling businesses to shift from reactive workflows to real-time, AI-powered optimization. "By centralizing business logic in our Agent Core, we're creating an intelligence layer that not only automates workflows, but actually thinks alongside RevOps, Finance, and Sales leaders to drive better decisions.' - Siva Rajamani, CEO, Everstage Share The launch introduces four AI agents focused on Incentive Compensation Management (ICM), with additional agents coming soon to support Territory, Quota, and Capacity planning in the months ahead. 'Agent Core isn't just an enhancement—it's a transformation of how sales performance is managed,' said Siva Rajamani, CEO and Co-Founder of Everstage. 'By centralizing business logic in our Agent Core, we're creating an intelligence layer that not only automates workflows, but actually thinks alongside RevOps, Finance, and Sales leaders to drive better decisions.' Agent Core: The Unified Brain of SPM The Agent Core, the foundation of Agentic SPM, is designed to understand your unique business logic, orchestrate workflows across Everstage Incentives and Everstage Planning, and facilitate seamless multi-agent collaboration. It houses all configuration, rules, and data flows, enabling every agent, today and in the future, to respond intelligently, accurately, and in context. Live in August: AI Agents for Everstage Incentives Agent Core launches with four domain-specific agents that bring immediate impact to incentive compensation operations: Databook Assistant Gets Salesforce data ready for commission processing in minutes using natural language prompts to go-live faster and manage data with ease, all while maintaining data consistency. Commission Assistant Converts complex commission calculations into simple explanations. This enables reps to self-serve answers with AI-generated statement breakdowns. Onboarding Assistant Automatically assigns new hires to plans, Crystal setups, and modules—supporting both new joiners and internal transitions. Admin Assistant Routes support queries automatically using intelligent rules, speeding resolution and reducing admin effort. These agents eliminate manual work, improve accuracy, and build trust across the sales org, all while future-proofing your compensation processes. Built for the Full SPM Journey While Everstage AI launches within ICM, it's built for the broader Sales Performance Management lifecycle. The Agent Core will power additional agents dedicated to tasks like: Compensation plan creation Data analysis and recommendations Territory design and optimization Quota setting and scenario planning Capacity forecasting and headcount modeling With these additional agents, teams will be able to plan, execute, and optimize performance strategies within one AI-powered platform. About Everstage Everstage is the AI-first Sales Performance Management platform built for RevOps, Finance, and Sales leaders. With integrated solutions for Incentives and Planning, Everstage enables teams to drive profitable growth through revenue transformation with intelligent automation, real-time data, and seamless execution. With a founding team of Revenue Operations experts and customers across four continents, Everstage is transforming how modern teams manage performance. Today, Everstage has over 300 customers and helps companies like Wiley, Trimble, and Diligent, face the modern requirements of sales performance management.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Govt slashes security testing fees by 95% to boost local telecom manufacturing
The telecom department has slashed security evaluation fees for telecom and ICT products by up to 95%, capping charges at Rs 50,000. This move aims to ease costs for domestic manufacturers and boost R&D. It benefits firms like Ericsson, Nokia, VVDN, and Dixon. Government R&D bodies are exempt from fees until March 2028 to spur innovation. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The telecom department Monday sharply slashed security evaluation fees for telecom and ICT products in a bid to make the security certification process more affordable for domestic manufacturers Security evaluation fees were reduced by as much as 95% which previously ranged from Rs 2-3.5 lakh depending on the equipment category. Under the revised structure, the maximum testing certification labs can charge is Rs 50,000, from an earlier Rs 3.5 will significantly reduce financial strain on telecom and ICT manufacturers. The move is expected to positively impact the operations of Ericsson, Nokia, Cisco, and telecom equipment manufacturers such as VVDN and Dixon Technologies , said analysts.'This is a good step to spur innovation among local players. Earlier, each new product being developed locally had to be tested. With the fees rationalised, it becomes cheaper for us to innovate in R&D,' said Ashok Gupta, chairman, Optiemus Infracom , which makes telecom products including routers and products such as IP routers, Wi-Fi CPEs, and 5G Core SMF are under mandatory security testing, while Optical Line Terminals and Optical Networking Terminals are subject to voluntary added that the security testing fees are added as part of the costs billed by the contract manufacturer to its customers, which was then passed down to the end-customer. However, security testing fees are only paid once when developing the product, and does not typically have a significant impact on final pricing, he government has also exempted security test evaluation fees for its R&D institutes such as CDOT and CDAC until March 31, 2028 as part of a wider effort to encourage innovation in public sector research.'This fee reduction is expected to bolster the competitiveness of Indian telecom manufacturers, stimulate local innovation, and provide a more straightforward pathway to market entry for both domestic and international Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs),' the ministry of communications said in a statement.
Axios
28-07-2025
- Business
- Axios
Developer to offer lower-priced units, $10K stipends in rezoning push
Developer Core Spaces will offer low-income units and relocation stipends in its new University of Arkansas student housing proposal, Fayetteville Flyer first reported. Why it matters: Fayetteville's student housing is booming while options for lower-wage earners are shrinking — especially near the city's center. The big picture: Seventeen student-focused complexes have added more than 10,000 beds in Fayetteville since 2009 — with 2,620 more approved and under construction, and several others pending or stalled. State of play: A 719-bed building between Hill and University avenues proposed by Core of Chicago was among one that's been rejected. The planning commission denied its request for rezoning nearly three acres in May. Core's new proposal will include 37 units intended for the general public with rent based on 50% of the area median income. A one-bedroom unit would cost $891 per month; a two-bedroom, about $1,020. Reality check: The average rent for multifamily housing in NWA was $1,075 per month in the second half of 2024, according to the Arvest Skyline Report. Core also proposes to give first right of refusal for those units to residents who now live in the apartments that would be demolished. Each leaseholder would receive $10,000 to cover moving expenses. Tenants who move out before construction is set to begin would not receive the money or the right of refusal, Andrew Savoy, vice president of development with Core, told the Flyer. What they're saying:"I hope that this sets a precedent as an example for other projects of what you can do," Fayetteville's economic development director Devin Howland told the Flyer.
Business Standard
25-07-2025
- General
- Business Standard
Bisleri 'Bottles for Change' Collaborates with Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 25: In a significant step towards sustainable conservation, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., under its CSR initiative Bottles for Change, has partnered with Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra's largest and oldest national park. The collaboration aims to promote sustainable conservation through responsible plastic waste management and community engagement within the ecologically sensitive area. The launch event was graced by Shri Anand Reddy, Deputy Conservator of Forests (Core), Shri Vivek Nathu, Assistant Conservator of Forests (Core), Shri Vishal Vaidya, Range Forest Officer (Kolara Core), Smt. Yogita Madavi, Range Forest Officer (Kolara Buffer), Smt. Shobha Koychade, Kolara Sarpanch, Shri Gajanan Guldhe, Satara Sarpanch, Shri Madhukar Jivtode, EDC President Kolara, Ms. Charul Parihar Project Manager and Mr. K. Ganesh, Director, Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, Bisleri International. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district, spans a total area of 1,727 sq. km and lies approximately 150 km from Nagpur. The Reserve is divided into 12 distinct forest ranges and is renowned for its rich biodiversity, home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. As part of the collaboration, the Bottles for Change project has been introduced in the reserve. The project includes plastic waste management initiatives that will serve as touchpoints for the large number of visitors that the Reserve draws annually. Display boards have been installed along the forest roads to educate visitors on responsible plastic disposal. Green benches upcycled from used PET bottles caps under Bisleri's 'Bench of Dreams' and plastic collection bins have also been placed to promote source segregation and ensure proper channelization of plastic waste for recycling. Mr. K. Ganesh, Director, Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, Bisleri International, reiterated the brand's commitment to sustainability. "Our partnership with Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is a testament to Bisleri's commitment to sustainability. Plastic waste management in the Reserve is a crucial step toward preserving biodiversity while promoting a circular economy. We sincerely appreciate the dedication of the Maharashtra Forest Department, whose efforts have made this milestone possible." Shri Anand Reddy, Deputy Conservator of forests (Core) remarked, "Protecting wildlife is protecting our future. Wildlife conservation plays a vital role in achieving the SDGs, as safeguarding biodiversity ensures a sustainable planet, thriving ecosystems, and a future where nature and humanity coexist in harmony." The association with Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve reinforces Bottles for Change's mission to foster a circular economy for plastics and conserve biodiversity-rich landscapes of the country. To ensure that plastic waste is collected, segregated and sent for recycling, the company has also instituted Material Recovery Centers that are operated by local SHGs in six locations in four states including Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Sawai Madhapur (Rajasthan), Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Goa. Bisleri remains dedicated to creating a cleaner, greener future through impactful collaborations that drive awareness and action towards sustainability. With a legacy of over 50 years, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd has grown to become one of the largest premium beverage businesses in India. Being the makers of the country's largest-selling packaged drinking water, Bisleri follows a stringent process of 114 quality tests and a 10-stage purification. It remains true to its core value of providing consumers with pure, safe and healthy water. Bisleri International has a strong presence with 128 operational plants and a robust distribution network of over 6,000 Distributors and 7,500 Distribution Trucks across India and UAE market. It offers a range of beverages that are produced for all occasions. Whether it is the promise of goodness, trust, and purity with Bisleri packaged drinking water, or a daily dose of health offered through Vedica Himalayan Spring Water. Besides, Bisleri International has ventured into fun-filled refreshments with a diverse range of carbonated drinks available in multiple flavours, such as Bisleri Limonata, Bisleri Rev, Bisleri Spyci Jeera, Bisleri Pop and Bisleri Soda. These Bisleri products are also available on the e-commerce platform - Bisleri@Doorstep. This D2C platform reassures customers that they will receive a safe and uninterrupted supply of their most trusted brand at their doorstep. The core values of Bisleri International lie in yielding growth and embedding sustainability by being responsible in all aspects of the business. The organization has unveiled Sustainability 2.0 with Bisleri Greener Promise that focuses on creating greener future for all through implementing initiatives under the program of recycling, water conservation and sustainability. For more information on Bisleri International, our people, brands, and OSR initiatives, visit
