In today’s hospitality landscape, the guest room TV is no longer just an amenity - it’s a critical touchpoint for security, experience, and cost control, and the Samsung Hospitality TV HG Series, purpose-built for hotels, delivers exactly what hoteliers need: guest data protection, operational savings, and premium entertainment.

Guest OTT Security - A Feature No Other Brand Offers: One of the most overlooked risks in hotel rooms is OTT login security, where guests log into personal streaming accounts and forget to sign out, exposing credentials to the next occupant, but Samsung HG Series solves this by design because every time the TV is switched off using the remote, all OTT login credentials are automatically erased, ensuring complete protection of guest data - a unique security feature that competing hospitality TVs simply do not offer.

TV as a Secure Internet Hotspot – Smarter Than Wi-Fi: With a LAN connection to the TV, the Samsung HG Series can act as a secure wireless hotspot, allowing guests to connect via a one-time OTP displayed on the TV screen, delivering full traceability of internet usage mapped to room, guest, date and time while enabling massive cost savings by reducing the need for multiple routers and access points.

200+ Live Internet Channels – No Extra Hardware: The HG Series offers 200+ live internet channels across news, entertainment and lifestyle, eliminating the need for IP TV systems or traditional set-top boxes.

No Set-Top Box Required – OTT Is Already Inbuilt: With all major OTT apps inbuilt, hotels benefit from zero STB rental costs, cleaner rooms with less wiring and faster, simpler guest usage.

One Remote, Clean Look, Better Experience: For properties that still retain set-top boxes, Samsung HG TVs support single-remote operation, removing the clutter of multiple remotes and avoiding cheap, flimsy STB remotes, thereby preserving a premium room aesthetic.

For GMs and Property Owners, the Samsung Hospitality TV HG Series is not just a television - it’s a security-first, cost-efficient, guest-centric solution designed exclusively for hotels, and if guest privacy, operational savings, and a premium in-room experience matter, it’s time to see the Samsung HG Series in action.

For more details, contact Palaniappa Electronics | Mr Muthu at 9003045685 or muthu@palaniappagroup.com 

 ITC Grand Chola has announced the elevation of Chef Nikhil Nagpal as its new Executive Chef. The luxury property, known as one of India’s largest hotels with more than 11 food and beverage brands and iconic banquet venues, has chosen a leader who has been part of its journey from the very beginning.

Chef Nikhil was a member of the hotel’s opening team and has grown within the ITC Hotels ecosystem over the years. A homegrown talent, he began his journey at the Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal, and later completed his professional training at the Welcomgroup Management Institute, the group’s in-house management training division. His career reflects ITC Hotels’ strong culture of developing talent and building leaders from within.

Since the inception of ITC Grand Chola, Chef Nikhil has been closely involved in shaping its wide-ranging culinary experiences. From managing large-format banquets to contributing to award-winning signature restaurants, he has supported several concepts and innovations that have defined the hotel’s food and beverage offerings. His creative direction has also played a major role in the growth of Avartana, ITC Hotels celebrated progressive Southern Indian restaurant known for its balance of authenticity, artistry, and modern technique.

As Executive Chef, he will continue to lead Avartana’s culinary direction while taking charge of all restaurant and banqueting operations at the hotel. His focus will remain on elevating guest experiences through thoughtful innovation, precision, and sustainable practices in line with ITC Hotels’ vision of responsible luxury.

Commenting on the elevation, Mr. Shaariq Akhtar, General Manager, ITC Grand Chola, said: “Chef Nikhil’s journey at ITC Grand Chola is a true example of leadership built from the ground up. Having been part of the opening team, he brings unmatched depth, creativity, and balance to this role. As the brand custodian of Avartana and a trusted leader in our culinary operations, he is ideally placed to guide our teams and take our food and beverage ambitions to the next level. We have exciting new F&B concepts on the horizon and we look forward to his continued contributions in this new chapter.”

On his new appointment, Chef Nikhil Nagpal said: “Being part of ITC Grand Chola since day one has been an incredibly rewarding journey. The hotel represents scale, diversity, and excellence, and I look forward to working with our talented teams to further strengthen our culinary offerings, while continuing to build on the legacy and innovation that Avartana stands for.”

With one of India’s largest luxury banqueting facilities and a strong portfolio of acclaimed dining destinations, ITC Grand Chola continues to raise the bar in the hospitality space. Chef Nikhil Nagpal’s elevation further highlights the brand’s long-standing commitment to nurturing internal talent and strengthening its culinary leadership for the future.

Third Wave Coffee is marking Valentine’s Day with a limited-edition beverage lineup crafted to celebrate connection and everyday indulgence. Launched nationwide on February 11, 2026, the seasonal range features four themed creations - La Vie en Rose Frappe, La Vie en Rose Latte, Red Velvet Milkshake, and Red Velvet Mocha Frappe - each designed to bring a playful yet comforting touch to coffee breaks.

The rose-inspired offerings lead with floral, creamy notes, where the La Vie en Rose Frappe blends delicate rose flavours with whipped cream and dehydrated rose petals, while the La Vie en Rose Latte offers a smoother, mellow sip with subtle sweetness. Complementing the floral profiles are dessert-style red velvet creations: the Red Velvet Milkshake delivers a rich, thick indulgence topped with whipped cream and velvet crumbs, and the Red Velvet Mocha Frappe combines bold coffee and cocoa with a decadent finish.

Priced from ₹305 onwards, the collection is positioned as an accessible festive treat. Available across all outlets till February 22, the range reflects the brand’s structured, insight-led approach to seasonal innovation, aligning menu development with cultural moments and evolving consumer preferences. Founded in 2016 by Sushant Goel, Anirudh Sharma and Ayush Bathwal, Third Wave Coffee has grown to over 200 cafés nationwide and continues to focus on a coffee-first experience driven by quality beans, accessible locations and technology-enabled engagement.