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  • Indian aces call the shots at WSOP 2025

    Indian aces call the shots at WSOP 2025

    MUMBAI: India’s high rollers and card sharks just raised the stakes on the global stage. At the 56th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) – held at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas – Indian players went all in, pulling off one of their best runs yet. From final tables to gold bracelets, Team India’s performance wasn’t just impressive, it was a royal flush.

    This year’s WSOP shattered records with 100 live tournaments, drawing thousands of players from across the globe. Amidst the buzz and billion-dollar pots, Indian players made their presence known, notching up seven final tables and even a bracelet win.

    Leading the pack was seasoned pro and former WSOP champ Aditya Agarwal, who clinched India’s only bracelet of the season in the WSOP Online NLHE Championship. Not far behind, Laksh Pal Singh cashed in on eight events and reached the final table in the Poker Hall of Fame Bounty. A familiar face in the Indian poker scene, Laksh is also a game ambassador for PokerBaazi.

    Ankit Ahuja, ranked India’s Global Poker Index (GPI) Player of the Year—twice over—grabbed seven cashes, including a final table in the $3,000 Mid-Stakes Championship. Zarvan Tumboli battled it out across six events, placing 119th in the prestigious Main Event and shining in Omaha. He took reps at PokerBaazi, flying the flag for Maharashtra and the National Poker Championship.

    Former bracelet winner Aditya Sushant added four cashes to his name, including a deep run in the PokerNews Deepstack Championship. Meanwhile, Santhosh Suvarna – already a two-time WSOP bracelet winner – made three strong finishes, including a 16th-place run in the High Roller and a title win at the Wynn Classic.

    And it didn’t stop there. WSOP vets like Nipun Java, Abhinav Iyer, and Kartik Ved returned to form, joined by crowd favourites like Kunal Patni, Nishant Sharma, Shrey Maheshwary, Tarun Goyal, Bhargav Kakani, Gaurav Sood, and many more. Whether representing PokerBaazi or gunning for solo glory, the Indian contingent didn’t just ante up—they dominated.

    Even beyond the WSOP tables, Indians were busy stacking chips across Vegas. Breakout star Gunisha Sinha, the dentist-turned-poker pro from Delhi, stole the spotlight with a cracking win at the Resorts World Las Vegas 2025 Summer Series in the $360 NLHE – PLON Ladies tournament. Gunisha, now the latest PokerBaazi game ambassador, also clinched a title in The Circuit: Season 3, proving that when it comes to poker, she’s no novice.

    Closing out the series in style, Florida’s Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi took home the WSOP Main Event crown, his eighth career bracelet and a cool $10 million payday. That win also earned him a coveted seat in the Poker Hall of Fame.

    India’s performance at WSOP 2025 isn’t just a blip, it’s a bold declaration: the country is no longer an outsider in global poker. These players aren’t here to watch—they’re here to win.

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  • Akshat Mishra takes over as Cleartrip’s head of business finance

    Akshat Mishra takes over as Cleartrip’s head of business finance

    Mumbai: Cleartrip, a Flipkart company, announced that Aditya Agarwal will be stepping down from his role as chief financial officer (CFO) owing to personal reasons. Aditya’s departure comes after nine years of dedicated service at Cleartrip, wherein he was instrumental in shaping its’ financial strategy and organisational growth.

    Aditya has been a central part of the Cleartrip leadership team and played a role in strategy, business planning, and execution. During his tenure, he made significant contributions across multiple roles, serving as CFO since 2020 and previously as head of corporate strategy and M&A. He played a pivotal role during the successful merger and subsequent integration of Cleartrip into the Flipkart Group.

    In light of Aditya’s departure, Cleartrip is pleased to announce that Akshat Mishra will take over as the new head of business finance. With two years of experience in the Cleartrip business finance team and eight years within the Flipkart Group, Akshat brings a deep understanding of both Cleartrip’s operations and the broader ecosystem in which it operates.

    The transition reflects Cleartrip’s commitment to nurturing internal talent and ensuring continuity in its financial leadership. Aditya will remain with Cleartrip for a few months to facilitate a smooth transition. The company remains focused on driving innovation, and growth while delivering superior customer experience.

  • Salman Khan to endorse Emami’s edible oil business

    Salman Khan to endorse Emami’s edible oil business

    MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Salman Khan has joined hands with club Emami as its new ambassador for its category – Himani Best Choice.

    A new TVC, starring Salman Khan, is expected to go on air soon across all major channels. The TVC, produced by Opticus Inc., is conceptualised, written and directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The actor would be seen in the commercial in varied situations, celebrating the great Indian foodie.

    Emami brands have been endorsed by celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kangana Ranaut, Shahid Kapoor, Sania Mirza and many over the years.

    Emami Group director Aditya Vardhan Agarwal says, “After attaining the leadership position in the Eastern markets, we now have ambitious plans to take our edible oil brands to national platforms. To reach out to the consumer base nationally, what could have been a better idea than to have two heavy duty stars on board who enjoy a strong pan-India appeal that cuts across with both masses and classes.”

    “Salman Khan has a huge fan following which is evident from his slew of box office grossers like Sultan, Kick, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Dabang and more recently Tiger Zinda Hai and we felt that he would be the right fit to take our brands to a wider consumer base,” he adds.

    By clinching this deal, Emami scripts a blockbuster in India’s brand association history as Salman joins force with legendary superstar Amitabh Bachchan in endorsing the group’s edible oil brands. Emami has three brands in its edible oil business – Emami Healthy and Tasty, Himani Best Choice, and Rasoi apart from Bake Magic – a speciality fat brand.

    Emami Group director Manish Goenka, added, “We expect our new campaign with Salman Khan to have huge consumer connect as he promotes our brand in his inimitable style in real life situations. We are also confident that with both Salman Khan and Amitabh Bachchan on board, it will be equally exciting for our distributors and channel partners to make our presence felt in the national branded edible oil market.”