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Samsung Becomes the First Brand to Get 5-Star Rating

Samsung Becomes the First Brand to Get 5-Star Rating for Side-by-Side Refrigerator; Enables Lower CO2 Emission & Energy Savings
- The 5-Star rating suggests that Samsung Side-by-Side refrigerator emits 359kg less carbon every year as opposed to the 1-Star model
- The 5-Star rating also implies that consumers can save 444 kWh of electricity annually
GURUGRAM, India – August 25, 2023: Samsung, India’s No. 1 refrigerator brand, today announced that it became the first brand in India to receive a 5-Star rating by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) for its 653L Convertible 5-in-1 Side-by-Side refrigerator. The 5-Star rating indicates that consumers can save 444 kWh (Kilowatt-hour) electricity annually and the refrigerator emits 359 kg lesser carbon as compared to 1-Star rated models.
Besides the 5-Star rated Side-by-Side refrigerator, Samsung has received 3-Star rating for rest of the Convertible 5in1 Side-by-Side refrigerator models, making it India’s first complete star rated Side-by-Side refrigerator range in the category. The 3-Star rated refrigerators will help consumers save up to 259 kWh electricity annually while bringing down the carbon emissions by 210 kg per year as compared to 1-Star rated models.

The ‘Made in India’ Side-by-Side refrigerator range is Wi-Fi enabled and equipped with Smart Things app functionality. It comes with Convertible 5-in-1 mode for customizable storage space, Samsung’s Twin Cooling Plus™ technology for precise cooling and Curd Maestro™ that allows users to make curd at home in a healthy and hygienic way. To allow better space utilization, consumers can now detach the curd-making compartment, when it is not in use. This range also features IoT-enabled Family Hub 7.0 to offer unlimited entertainment and a connected living experience.
This range comes in stylish and classy BESPOKE Glass Finish colour options – Glam Deep Charcoal, Clean Navy, Clean White and Clean Pink – that go perfectly with the modern design taste of Indians.
“As the No. 1 refrigerator brand in India, we make continuous efforts to promote sustainability and energy efficiency while reducing carbon footprint for a better future. The energy efficiency ratings by BEE for our Side-by-Side refrigerator range is a testament to our commitment. Our Side-by-Side refrigerators have found great resonance among Indian consumers due to its outstanding aesthetic appeal. With the BEE ratings, we are confident that these refrigerators will interest more individuals who seek high-performing products that add value to their lives in more than one way,” said Saurabh Baishakhia, Senior Director, Digital Appliance Business, Samsung India
Price & Availability
Priced at INR 110,890 onwards, the line-up is available across offline and online retailers, in 653L net capacity.
Warranty
The new line-up comes with a 20-year compressor warranty on its compressor, thereby offering promising durability of the product and in turn, providing consumers with complete peace of mind.
Key Features of Side-by-Side refrigerators
Convertible 5-in-1 mode
The feature offers consumers more storage space and convenience by allowing them to choose from the five modes – Normal, Seasonal, Extra Fridge, Vacation and Home Alone. In the normal mode, the refrigerator will have both fridge and freezer mode, in both Home Alone and Vacation modes, the refrigerator will only have the freezer running while the fridge will be turned off. On days, when one wants more storage space, the feature allows consumers to convert their freezer into fridge, thus giving more storage space.
The Twin Cooling Plus™ technology in this feature works with two separate evaporators for fridge and freezer to minimise temperature fluctuation. This innovation adds a new level of convenience, making it possible to control optimal humidity and temperature that prevents odour mixing and ensures freshness of food for a longer duration.
Family Hub 7.0
The Family Hub 7.0 feature provides efficient food management by suggesting meal ideas to its users and giving a view of what’s stored inside the refrigerator, among others. Consumers can also play their favourite music using Spotify, TuneIn and can simply enjoy their favourite web services without other devices. To ensure unlimited family fun, the feature also offers an analogue bulletin-board that curates precious family moments by video, photos, and memos. For users to enjoy seamless connected living and turn their home smarter, this feature lets them control their smart appliances and IoT enabled devices via SmartThings App.
AI Energy Savings mode
With this mode activated, consumers can easily meet their monthly electricity cost target by optimising fridge and freezer temperatures. The feature uses artificial intelligence to understand the usage pattern and set the temperature accordingly, thus ensuring energy efficiency in the process.
Curd Maestro+
The Side-by-Side refrigerator range comes with Samsung’s patented Curd Maestro™ technology that allows users to make curd at home in a healthy and hygienic way. However, taking the experience, the 2023 range comes with a detachable Curd Maestro+ that users can remove as per their convenience.
BESPOKE & Auto Open Door
From a design perspective, the line-up comes with BESPOKE’s Glass Finish panels, thus making the range of products glamorous. Keeping in mind the challenges in Indian cooking, the 2023 range comes with another interesting feature — Auto Open Door that uses ‘touch sensor’ and opens the door. Therefore, in case of dirty hands, consumers can simply keep their hand on the door sensor and it will open.
Non-plumbing Dispenser
The refrigerator comes with a 4.5L water tank for its non-plumbing ice and water dispenser. This feature makes the refrigerator easy to install at any location without being connected to a water supply. Consumers simply need to add mineral or fresh water to enjoy chilled drinks or ice or crushed ice without installing a separate water filter.
Wi-Fi Enabled
To help consumers enjoy a seamless and superior connected living experience, the Side-by-Side Refrigerator range facilitates control using SmartThings app, thanks to being Wi-Fi enabled.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems and memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. For latest news on Samsung India, please visit Samsung India Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com/in. For Hindi, log on to Samsung Newsroom Bharat at https://news.samsung.com/bharat. You can also follow us on Twitter @SamsungNewsIN
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Stone Art Presents Timeless Bronze Sculptures – Capturing Stories in Metal

New Delhi, November 2025, Stone Art, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and refined artistry, brings to life an enchanting collection of bronze sculptures that celebrate emotion, storytelling, and form. Each sculpture, intricately detailed and cast with precision, captures the essence of human connection and nature’s grace—transforming outdoor spaces into poetic expressions of art.

This latest collection features finely sculpted figures that beautifully depict everyday moments—two girls engrossed in a book, a young girl offering water to birds, and another tenderly playing with her cat. Each piece is handcrafted using the lost wax casting method, a traditional technique that allows for exceptional detail and realism. Imported from Europe, these sculptures bear a rich bronze patina that glows warmly under natural light, aging gracefully over time. The smooth texture, delicate facial features, and flowing drapery of the figures evoke a sense of softness and serenity, despite their robust metal form. The combination of bronze and patinated highlights adds depth and timeless elegance, making them as durable as they are beautiful.

Designed as garden décor, these bronze sculptures harmonize effortlessly with outdoor landscapes—whether nestled amid lush greenery, placed by a pathway, or showcased in courtyards and patios. Their weather-resistant nature ensures they endure the elements while continuing to exude warmth and character through the seasons. Perfect for hospitality settings such as resorts, boutique hotels, and cultural retreats, they bring an atmosphere of calm sophistication and narrative charm. Each sculpture invites viewers to pause, reflect, and connect—creating moments that transcend time and culture.
With this bronze series, Stone Art redefines outdoor artistry by blending durability with storytelling. Every sculpture holds a silent tale—of friendship, innocence, and the beauty of everyday life—crafted to enrich spaces with emotion and elegance.
About the brand
Shri Pyare Lal Basheshswar Nath founded Stone Art in Delhi 150 years ago to trade in slate stone, a popular building material. The brand was so well-known that it contributed largely to building Lutyens Delhi! In 1987, when Brijesh Bansal (kin of JP Bansal) took over the business, the brand scaled to heights as it diversified and reached out to consumers overseas. The Bansal Group answered the market’s pulse and formed STONE ART; BB Exports to take Stone Art to the world by introducing handicrafts.
When young Ashutosh Bansal joined his father’s company in 2013, Stone Art’s portfolio saw another refreshing change — introducing a fine selection of products for landscaping. Stone Art today offers outdoor furniture, various planters in materials like stone, marble, ceramic, wood, concrete, metal, fibreglass, stone powder, cement, terracotta, and sculptures and statues in natural and semi-precious stones.
Some of Stone Art’s prominent projects include luxury hotels in the ITC Group, Taj Group, Hyatt, Hilton, and The Grand are a few examples. The brand’s finest creations can be seen in many realty projects by eminent builders and developers like DLF, GMR, Ace, Omaxe, Tata, and Sobha. Stone Art’s collaboration with prominent construction companies like L&T, L&W, and Cushman has allowed the brand to showcase its fabulous oeuvre.
Availability:
Stone Art – 348, Sultanpur Mg Road, New Delhi-110030, India
Contact: 011-26802705 / +91-9811280010
Website: www.stoneart.asia
Email: info@stoneart.asia
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Stax Living Unveils the Parallax – Where Storage Turns into a Hypnotic Sculpture

New Delhi, Oct 2025: Mumbai-based luxury furniture brand Stax Living, renowned for its timeless craftsmanship and globally inspired aesthetic, has unveiled the Parallax – a sideboard that blurs the line between utility and illusion, transforming everyday storage into a mesmerizing work of art.

The Parallax sideboard is a design marvel and a visual symphony that plays with depth and perception. The bold, graphic grid on its surface appears to recede infinitely into space, turning a functional piece into a hypnotic sculpture. Its sleek black lacquer surface has been traced with fine ivory lines to form a grid, creating a captivating optical illusion, a clever interplay of geometry and light that draws the eye and holds it in wonder.
Behind this striking visual narrative lies quiet utility. The Parallax offers ample storage, concealed behind clean, hand-free doors that preserve its minimalist purity. Every line and every detail is meticulously considered, balancing bold artistry with everyday practicality.
The Parallax is a definite conversation starter, and a statement of design innovation, where craftsmanship meets imagination, and function transforms into art.
About Stax Living
Stax Living is where craftsmanship meets timeless design. Founded by Ashok and Manasvi Pillai, the brand marries technical precision with a unique artistic vision to create furniture that transcends function and becomes a legacy. Each piece is crafted with intention – brass that ages into a rich patina, marble and hardwoods combined in flawless harmony, forms sculpted with restraint, yet full of presence. Their flagship store in Worli, Mumbai, embodies this philosophy, offering an immersive experience of enduring beauty and proportion. Rooted in India, yet resonating globally, Stax Living creates heirlooms for modern living, objects designed not for seasons, but for generations.
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Stax Living Unveils the Bold & Sculptural Sienna Chair

New Delhi, Oct 2025: Mumbai-based luxury furniture brand Stax Living, renowned for its timeless craftsmanship and globally inspired aesthetic, has unveiled the Sienna Chair – a sculptural accent piece that embodies both high style and cocoon-like comfort.

The Sienna is a statement in design and proportion. Dressed in rich terracotta velvet, its fluid contours lend a sense of warmth and sophistication to any interior. The chair’s sculptural silhouette flows effortlessly from a grounded pedestal base into a gently enveloping backrest, achieving a seamless harmony between form, feeling and function.

The subtle inward curve of the seat creates a natural cocoon, an inviting embrace that provides comfort without compromise. Designed to be both visually striking and deeply relaxing, the Sienna brings an artful softness to modern spaces.
Perfect for living rooms, reading nooks, bedrooms, or any corner that calls for calm indulgence, the Sienna Chair transforms its surroundings with quiet confidence. It is practical, as well as poetic, and stands as a bold expression of contemporary luxury.
About Stax Living
Stax Living is where craftsmanship meets timeless design. Founded by Ashok and Manasvi Pillai, the brand marries technical precision with a unique artistic vision to create furniture that transcends function and becomes a legacy. Each piece is crafted with intention – brass that ages into a rich patina, marble and hardwoods combined in flawless harmony, forms sculpted with restraint, yet full of presence. Their flagship store in Worli, Mumbai, embodies this philosophy, offering an immersive experience of enduring beauty and proportion. Rooted in India, yet resonating globally, Stax Living creates heirlooms for modern living, objects designed not for seasons, but for generations.
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