Red Bowl at Novotel Vijayawada Varun has been awarded Best Restaurant in Vijayawada at the 3rd South Edition of the Food Connoisseurs Awards, reinforcing its position as a leading culinary destination in the city. The recognition reflects the hotel’s ongoing efforts to enhance Vijayawada’s dining scene through thoughtfully curated and experience-led food concepts, with Red Bowl standing out for its contemporary Pan-Asian offering.

Known for bringing together the bold and diverse flavours of East and Southeast Asia, Red Bowl offers a refined yet accessible dining experience for local diners. One of its key highlights is the live teppanyaki counter, among the first of its kind in Vijayawada, which adds an interactive dimension to the meal. Designed to cater to both vegetarian and non-vegetarian preferences, the teppanyaki experience combines live culinary theatrics with balanced, flavour-forward dishes, making it a distinctive draw for guests looking for something beyond conventional dining.

Commenting on the achievement, Manish Pathak, Hotel Manager, Novotel Vijayawada Varun, said, “We are delighted to receive this recognition at the Food Connoisseurs India Convention. Over time, Red Bowl has become a preferred choice in Vijayawada for family celebrations, birthdays, casual gatherings, and even solo dining. At Novotel Vijayawada Varun, our focus remains on continuously evolving our food and beverage offerings in line with the city’s growing appetite for new experiences. Vijayawada’s dining culture is becoming increasingly experimental, and we are proud to contribute to this journey by introducing concepts that balance authenticity, innovation, and guest engagement.”

The award further strengthens Novotel Vijayawada Varun’s reputation as a prominent food and beverage hub in the city, underscoring its commitment to raising dining benchmarks and supporting Vijayawada’s emergence as a destination for diverse and experiential cuisine

Jaipur Marriott Hotel has announced the appointment of Rakesh Sethi as its new General Manager, effective February 10, 2026, marking a significant leadership move for one of Rajasthan’s prominent luxury hotels.

With over 27 years of diverse experience in the hospitality sector, Sethi brings deep expertise in operations, commercial strategy, and guest-centric service to the Pink City. In his new role, he will be responsible for steering the hotel’s strategic direction, strengthening its market positioning, and consistently delivering memorable guest experiences, while nurturing a workplace culture built on collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth.

 A seasoned hospitality professional, Sethi has held leadership roles with leading brands such as Hyatt, Taj, Shangri-La, and Radisson, giving him wide exposure across luxury, upscale, and business hotel segments.

His strong background in operations, sales and marketing, revenue management, and customer experience positions him well to lead the 374-key Jaipur Marriott Hotel, which also features one of the largest banquet facilities in Rajasthan, catering to leisure travellers, corporate events, and destination weddings. Prior to this appointment, Sethi served as General Manager at Radisson Blu Dwarka, where he was recognised for his hands-on leadership style, people-first approach, and consistent focus on sustainable business

Navabrind IT Solutions, a leading Odoo Gold Partner, has announced its participation in the 15th edition of Source India – Electronics Supply Chain, aligning with the event’s theme, “Redefining the Indian Electronics Supply Chain.”

Jointly attending the event with Odoo, the company will showcase its specialised ERP expertise tailored for the electronics value chain at the Chennai Trade Centre on February 10–11, 2026. With India’s electronics sector witnessing rapid growth driven by government initiatives such as the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and rising domestic demand, manufacturers are increasingly challenged by complex supply chains and strict quality norms, areas where Navabrind positions Odoo as a unified command centre for end-to-end operations.

At Booth #D83, visitors will experience live demonstrations of Odoo modules configured for electronics manufacturing, including real-time MRP dashboards for shop-floor visibility, integrated Sales, CRM, and Purchase modules linking demand to production, and advanced Product Lifecycle Management for engineering change orders and version-controlled BOMs, along with lot and serial traceability and multi-stage quality checks aligned with BIS standards.

The showcase will also highlight Odoo’s modular architecture, open API, Studio integrations, and advanced costing tools such as landed cost calculations and material variance reporting. Commenting on the participation, Vasanth Anantaraman, CEO of Navabrind IT Solutions, said, “The ambition to build ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ in electronics rests on the backbone of efficient, transparent, and agile operations. Legacy, disconnected systems are the biggest roadblock to this ambition,” adding, “At Source India, will demonstrate how a unified Odoo ERP platform is not just a software implementation, but a strategic lever to gain end-to-end visibility, mitigate supply chain risks, and build a globally competitive manufacturing outfit.”

Venkatesh Nagarajan, CTO of Navabrind IT Solutions, added, “For electronics manufacturers, complexity is a given, be it in product designs, component sourcing, and compliance requirements. Our expertise lies in configuring Odoo’s powerful modules, such as PLM, Quality, and advanced traceability, to master this complexity.”