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Looking at the lukewarm response to the recently launched hot air balloon rides in Delhi, the organisers are now planning to set up an online ticket booking system to boost sales. Since its public opening almost a month ago on November 29, the tethered hot air balloon rides at the Baansera Park near Sarai Kale Khan have seen a sluggish response from Delhiites. Only those visiting the Baanseera Park are buying tickets. People are not coming especially for the rides. Since the launch, we have operated for 1-2 hours each Saturday and Sunday, Mukesh Yadav, associate vice-president of Rajas Aerosports and Adventures, the company conducting the rides, told PTI. We plan to set up an online ticketing system soon to increase awareness and convenience for people wanting to take the rides, he said. Adding another recreational activity to the city's landscape, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) launched the hot air balloon rides for the public at the Baansera Park on November 29. There was
Swedish home furnishings retailer on Friday announced the launch of its mobile shopping app and e-commerce offer in three cities of Gujarat Ahmedabad, Surat, and Vadodara. Now customers of three cities can buy IKEA products using the app or order online via the brand website offering nearly 8,000 products, said a statement. Last month, IKEA had launched a shopping app in India, expanding its omnichannel approach in the country. IKEA is building stronger digital capacities and looking to expand to more cities to meet 100 million people in the coming years. IKEA India Country Commercial Manager Kavitha Rao said: "We will offer the full range of IKEA products and solutions for every part of the home including bedrooms, kitchen & dining, living, outdoors, workspaces etc... IKEA will deliver to all pin codes in these three cities. Deliveries can be arranged to most locations within 7 days of placing the order. IKEA India, part of Ingka Group, opened its first retail store in Hyderaba