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In a High Court case, Adman Sandeep Goyal wants the government to control surrogate advertisements.
In order to stop surrogate advertising, Sandeep Goyal has petitioned the Punjab and Haryana High Court for a government-led oversight agency. He contends that deceptive advertising of things that are prohibited, such as alcohol and tobacco, cannot be addressed by the self-regulation that is in place at the moment. By acknowledging the issue and sending letters to the appropriate authorities, the court has signaled the start of an important legal discussion over advertising control.The nation is experiencing a health catastrophe as a result of young people developing early alcohol and tobacco addictions. According to the petition, "it is argued that the commercials, which feature well-known celebrities to promote their product, not only encourage the use of alcohol and tobacco but also validate their use through the glamorous representation of these products. "The petition highlights how ineffectual the present self-regulatory frameworks—such as the Advertising Standards Council of India's (ASCI)—are at preventing deceptive advertising. Goyal demands a stronger regulatory framework run by the government to monitor advertising material.Goyal argues that current redressal procedures are not quick to offset the immediate effects of these advertisements, which continue to reach sizable audiences before any kind of regulation is implemented. Additionally, he cites Supreme Court and high court rulings advocating for more stringent regulatory monitoring in the advertising industry.
Published 31 May 2025 07:43 PM
Neelam Kothari Soni, Masaba Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah, and Rohan Joshi are also featured in the movie.
Neelam Kothari Soni, Masaba Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah, and Rohan Joshi are also featured in the movie. For the impending End of Reason Sale (EORS), Myntra has released their newest ad, which features a gorgeous cast and a humorous twist.The story, which is set in a stylized living room, centers on a fictitious intervention that Johar's friends conduct, during which they first chastise him for using coupons to purchase. As each of them is ultimately influenced by the sale's offerings, the scenario swiftly becomes comical. With EORS scheduled to begin on May 31, the movie centers on Myntra's claims of the "Lowest Price Guaranteed" and cashback incentives."With each edition of EORS, our goal is not just to deliver unmatched value but to redefine how India experiences fashion," stated Kejal Parekh, Associate Director, Marketing, Myntra, while describing the intentions of the campaign. By bringing together well-known individuals in an entertaining and unusual atmosphere that reflects how our customers interact with fashion today, we wanted to achieve something genuinely novel for the 22nd edition.
Published 27 May 2025 08:55 PM
Day 3 of Goafest 2025 ignites discussions on bravery, inventiveness, and the storytelling potential of AI.
As the curtains opened on Day 3 of Goafest 2025, the atmosphere was electric, promising another day of creativity, innovation, inspiration, and information exchange. Under the theme IGNITE HUNGAMA, Mahindra Auto & Mahindra Electric Origin SUVs, in collaboration with Bingo!, kicked off the day with an incredible performance by Indian playback artist Javed Ali.Youri Guerassimov, Chief Creative Officer and CEO of Marcel France, gave a keynote talk on "Creativity That Dares to Disrupt" to the audience following the riveting performance. YouTube used the theme IGNITE BRAVERY to deliver the keynote.Using daring initiatives such as Volvo's safety innovation and Nike's Colin Kaepernick ad, he demonstrated how businesses stand out when they exhibit boldness, whether it be strategic, activist, or designers. Real effect frequently comes from simplicity and intent, as demonstrated by Marcel's "Inglorious Fruits and Vegetables," which turned an in-store concept into a movement, and McDonald's simple billboard. Guerassimov came to the conclusion that bravery is an attitude rather than a financial plan. "Being a little uncomfortable" in advertising is frequently a sign that you are headed in the correct direction. He asserted that remorse endures much longer than fear.
Published 23 May 2025 08:10 PM
It’s a winning habit: Ajay Gupte on Wavemaker’s Abby victory, TV’s resilience, embracing evolution
Adgully had an open discussion with Ajay Gupte, CEO – South Asia at Wavemaker, at the center of Goafest 2024, where celebration, creativity, and innovation come together. Gupte was cheerful and thoughtful after the agency's significant victory at the Media ABBYs. He discussed the changing media landscape, the function of forums like Goafest, and why ChatGPT and other technologies foster creativity rather than stifle it.Gupte was clearly overjoyed when Wavemaker won its second Media ABBY this year. "We can't wait for our second Media ABBY. He said, "I'm really proud of all my Wavemakers who have worked so hard to make this happen. I'm very, very happy for them." This is simply amazing; it's a winning habit, and I'm honored to be a part of it.Gupte highlighted the value of Goafest as a platform for fostering up-and-coming talent and stimulating innovative ideas. "Goafest is all about inspiring creativity, critical thinking, and the will to accomplish excellent work. "This place has a lot of inspiring work that encourages people to start thinking differently and innovating," he said. "Creativity is truly ignited by forums such as this. I'm very happy that this is taking place. Gupte's perspective is surprisingly upbeat given how AI and programs like ChatGPT are becoming essential to discussions in a variety of industries. "To be honest, I don't think ChatGPT is stifling creativity. With each new technical development, our creativity grows. It improves our ability to think," he stated. "Today's youth are aided by technology and tools that enable them to perform even greater tasks. I hope that will be evident the following year.Gupte provided a pragmatic viewpoint on the seeming gap between conventional and non-traditional media. "Neither traditional media nor non-traditional media exist. He clarified, "It's about traditional or non-traditional planners." "Every medium has a function, particularly in a nation like ours. Understanding each medium's strengths and how they complement one another to produce outcomes is key. Although the medium itself is never traditional, its users occasionally are.
Published 22 May 2025 04:20 PM
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Advertising and Media are the essential verticals in any country and both goes parallely while deciding any strategy for promotions. Advertising has been segregrated between Online & Offline advertising which has further wings under them whereas the Media is also categorize in Offline which is Traditional Media like TV, Newspaper, Magazine and its Online Media form which is through digital platforms like Websites, Social Media, Video Channels and others.
NP Singh will leave his position as CEO and MD of SPNI to concentrate on consultancy work.
Singh will stay in charge of SPNI until they identify the ideal candidate for the position and have started a formal succession planning procedure within the organization.Sony Pictures Networks India's NP Singh has announced his resignation as CEO and Managing Director.Singh stated in a message, "I have a big update to give today. Having worked for almost 44 years, including a fulfilling 25 years at SPNI, I have made the decision to step down from my position as CEO and MD. I am now prepared to concentrate on social change and move from operational to advising positions after achieving numerous noteworthy milestones with our team. "I will continue to lead SPNI until we find the right person to take over," the statement continued. For my successor, we have started a formal succession planning process. We anticipate sharing some good news soon. Our first concern is to find the perfect fit.Singh asked everyone to rely on their official updates, acknowledging that there may be conjecture at this point. He underlined their dedication to disseminating accurate and timely information via recognized means and added that they would promptly notify anyone with any new developments.As they weathered this shift and carried on with their path of growth and innovation, he praised everyone for their support and commitment, highlighting the importance of their dedication and forbearance.
Review of the film Atlas An absolutely unsalvageable action movie starring Jennifer Lopez that sets a new low for Netflix tentpoles
Review of the science-fiction action picture Atlas starring Jennifer Lopez: It is visually disorienting, has little ambition, and has no true redeeming qualities.There are terrible films, and then there are terrible Netflix-produced films. The streamer's most recent high-profile production, Atlas, is evidently determined to keep getting bigger and bigger, but it somehow falls short of the dismal caliber of its two previous big failures from earlier this year, which were the space opera Rebel Moon — Part 2: The Scargiver and the fantasy survival thriller Damsel. Atlas, a future action movie starring Jennifer Lopez as a soldier with trust issues, is dull, absurd, and sadly unsalvageable.Brad Peyton, the director of Atlas, looks to have washed ashore on the shores of streaming, seeking quick sanctuary from the Hollywood studio system he once served. Peyton served a time at the Dwayne Johnson penitentiary for stand-ins. The end product is an overly dramatic and poorly written muddle that lacks both the self-aware absurdity and technical skill of Peyton's earlier films, of which he is still most known for Rampage and San Andreas. In the story, Atlas, a brilliant but unruly person when it comes to chess, is dispatched to a far-off planet on a mission that practically amounts to a bounty hunt, with the goal of bringing Harlan back alive. Following the ship's crash-landing and the death or capture of her entire platoon,She performs her best Sigourney Weaver impression, gets into a mech suit straight out of Alien 2, and for a significant portion of the ostensibly action-packed story, she stays motionless. As the film nears its conclusion, Peyton and his screenwriters, Leo Sardarian and Aron Eli Coleite, make the strange decision to bind Atlas to a table. Atlas is understandably motionless while she's wearing the bulky outfit. Therefore, there is a significant portion in which Lopez is required to provide a convincingly dramatic performance while lying motionless on a flat surface and rambling on about Atlas' past. It would be like asking Virat Kohli to hit sixes while holding one arm behind his back in a film.However, you shouldn't take this kind of film seriously. It's the kind of movie where individuals rush for cover and utter stuff like, "He's targeting my fusion reactor," and "My turn," after enduring a hail of gunshots. In relation to that, Lopez spends a good deal of the film alone herself, forced to perform either by herself or through the disembodied voice of an AI assistant that Atlas eventually compels her to rely on. These are some of the most boring scenes in the movie, with the writing going completely bonkers in its naive attempts to have the two protagonists engage in buddy-movie banter.Lopez most likely never left the studio. She doesn't even seem to have perspired. The underpaid and overworked visual effects artists are the only crew members who might have needed electrolytes and caffeine, and they will all be unfairly held accountable for their involvement in what is unquestionably the most unattractive film of the year thus far. It would be correct to describe Atlas as an eyesore, but that would also, regrettably, suggest a misty-eyed nostalgia for the era of Red Notice and The Gray Man.
Bangladesh MP murder case grows two men fled the Kolkata complex carrying large bags, however the body was not recovered, according to authorities
Bangladesh MP murder mystery expands: according to police, two guys fled the Kolkata complex carrying large suitcases, but the body was not recovered. Anwarul Azim Anar, a 56-year-old Bangladeshi MP, was killed in Kolkata. Three arrests have been made in Bangladesh in connection with the case, but his body has not yet been located.West Bengal police announced on Wednesday that they have obtained proof of the murder of Bangladesh MP Md Anwarul Azim, who vanished on May 12 just a day after coming to Kolkata. They added that a Special Investigation Team has been established to locate his remains and look into the murder, and that the CID is handling the investigation.A few hours later, three people were taken into custody in Dhaka by Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan during a press conference regarding the killing of Azim, a three-term member of parliament for the ruling Awami League.Azim, according to Khan, was receiving medical care in Kolkata. "The Indian police have notified us that he was slain. Following his disappearance, the Indian police provided us with information. Three people were detained by our police as a result of that. We are working with the police in India. He was killed in a premeditated manner at a house in Kolkata," the minister declared.The Dhaka Metropolitan Police made the arrests on Wednesday. The police were informed by the suspects that the MP had been killed. The three are suspected by the authorities of traveling with Azim to India and then leaving after the murder."An SIT was established to look into the problem, and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) sent a letter to the West Bengal government asking them to look into this subject in the interim. We learned today that he had been slain. We're doing everything we can to resolve this matter. The incident is being looked into by the CID," the officer stated.Azim disappeared from an apartment in the New Town neighborhood of Kolkata, according to the police. According to investigators, he entered Kolkata on May 12 after around 2:30 pm, crossing the Gede border in the Nadia district. He first proceeded to see his friend, the gold trader Gopal Biswas, on Mondolpara Lane in Baranagar. He moved into the New Town apartment he had rented on May 13 after leaving Biswas's home. From then, he vanished from sight.Azim disappeared from an apartment in the New Town neighborhood of Kolkata, according to the police. According to investigators, he entered Kolkata on May 12 after around 2:30 pm, crossing the Gede border in the Nadia district. He first proceeded to see his friend, the gold trader Gopal Biswas, on Mondolpara Lane in Baranagar. He moved into the New Town apartment he had rented on May 13 after leaving Biswas's home. From then, he vanished from sight.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, I am convinced that my energy is not biological. God has sent me.
To counter the ardent opposition and emphasize the achievements of his government over the past ten years, Prime Minister Modi has been actively engaging with various media platforms and news channels in an effort to garner support for his Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).Throughout the 2018 Lok Sabha elections, Narendra Modi is going all out in an attempt to win an unprecedented third term as India's prime minister. To counter the ardent opposition and emphasize the achievements of his government over the past ten years, Prime Minister Modi has been actively engaging with various media platforms and news channels in an effort to garner support for his Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Wipro CEO promotes veterans and relies on internal talent
In an attempt to curb the outflow of internal talent that had afflicted the company under former CEO Theirry Delaporte's leadership, and as a show of confidence in the depth of its current senior leadership, which has been with Wipro for many years, new CEO Srini Pallia has promoted at least five Wipro insiders, including three veterans, in the last 1.5 months.A few days after Pallia assumed leadership of the company, Wipro named 28-year veteran Malay Joshi CEO of Americas 1, which is the company's biggest market. Hari Shetty, a 31-year Wipro veteran, was named chief strategist and sales excellence officer of Wipro early this month.Once more this month, Wipro saw the departure of two previous leaders from Capgemini and the hiring of Amit Choudhary, the chief operating officer, and Anis Chenchah, the CEO of APMEA, by Delaporte. While Vinay Firake, a Wipro veteran of roughly 26 years, succeeded Chenchah, Sanjeev Jain, who joined the IT giant in April of last year, succeeded Choudhary. By relying on internal talent, the company continued to demonstrate its faith in its bench.Shreyas Bhosale was also named by Wipro last week as the company's engagement leader for the joint GTM with Nokia on private wireless. By combining Nordics and Benelux into a new Northern Europe region, the company also granted Sarat Chand, the managing director of Wipro-Benelux at the moment, extra responsibility for the Nordic region. Chand has spent the last fifteen years working for the IT company as a Wipro veteran as well. Analysts have praised the action, stating that it gives the right signals to all parties involved, including employees and.
Gauri Khan, Shah Rukh Khans wife, arrives as he is brought to the hospital in Ahmedabad due to heatstroke.
On Tuesday, Shah Rukh Khan traveled to Ahmedabad to see the IPL game between the KKR and SRH. The actor was admitted to the hospital after apparently having a heatstroke.According to PTI, Shah Rukh Khan reportedly had a heatstroke on Wednesday and was admitted to a hospital in Ahmedabad. This reportedly occurred on Tuesday while the actor was visiting the Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL game. This was the opening IPL playoff game of the current season."Actor Shah Rukh Khan admitted to hospital in Ahmedabad apparently due to heat stroke," according to a police statement that PTI shared. The news source further revealed that SRK has been admitted to the city's multispecialty K D Hospital. He was visited in the hospital by his wife Gauri Khan, businessman Jay Mehta, and actor Juhi Chawla, who are co-owners of KKR. Online videos of them seeing Shah Rukh are becoming viral.
Nykaa Q4 Results: Net profit soars 187% YoY; GMV growth in the beauty industry reaches its greatest level in six quarters; five salient features
Results for the January-March quarter of fiscal 2023–24 (Q4FY24) were released by Nykaa's parent company, FSN E-Commerce Ventures, on Wednesday, May 22. The results showed a massive four-fold increase in the quarterly net profit attributable to shareholders, with a preference for customer retention over steep discounts. In the fourth quarter of FY24, the net profit increased by 187% to ₹6.9 crore from ₹2.4 crore during the same period the previous year. The company headed by Falguni Nayar had a 28% increase in operating revenue in the March quarter, totaling ₹1,668 crore, as opposed to ₹1,302 crore during the same period the previous year. The inclination of wealthy customers for high-end cosmetics and fragrances from names like Dior, Bobbi Brown, and Estee Lauder drove the sales.
RedBus starts a campaign for trip sales during election season.
The largest online bus ticketing company in the world, redBus, has announced its "Travel to Vote" campaign, which includes a special deal for new users throughout India. First-time customers can save 15% on their bus reservations, up to Rs. 250, by using the coupon code VOTE24. Customers can also receive cashback of up to Rs. 250, which further reduces the cost of their travels.RedBus is providing a discount and rebate offer to make it easier for customers to travel while exercising their right to vote during the Lok Sabha Elections of 2024. This is part of their endeavor to provide easy and economical travel during the election. The purpose of this offer is to guarantee that all eligible citizens cast ballots and to lower the cost of bus fare.RedBus also released a creative television ad as part of the "Travel to Vote" campaign, which made use of news networks' "Breaking News" structure to draw viewers in and stand out amid election coverage. With the intention of reaching a large viewership audience throughout the election season, the TVC will be shown on prominent news networks. By placing the campaign's message in this context, prospective voters who are making travel plans are guaranteed to receive it effectively. Targeted marketing through owned media channels and a strong online presence with video advertisements are also part of the media plan."At redBus, we're committed to always improving our clients' travel experiences by using cutting-edge technologies. Our effort to promote the democratic process by lowering the cost and increasing accessibility of travel during election season is known as the "Travel to Vote" initiative. Pallavi Chopra, CMO of redBus, stated, "We hope that this offer encourages more citizens to participate in voting while enjoying the convenience and ease of booking with redBus."This is a limited-time deal that offers great value and is aimed at potential clients. RedBus hopes to encourage more individuals to take advantage of the convenience of online bus booking and take part in the voting process by streamlining trip planning and making it more affordable for passengers, particularly during election season.
TCS and Burgan Bank collaborate to improve core banking technologies; the stock rises
In order to improve client connections, the bank will implement TCS BaNCSTM to combine several independent legacy applications into a single banking solution.Shares of Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. increased by 0.24 percent following the company's agreement to update Burgan Bank's core banking system. In order to improve client connections, the bank will implement TCS BaNCSTM to combine several independent legacy applications into a single banking solution.The company announced that in order to streamline and digitally change its technological landscape, it will leverage the TCS BaNCSTM suite of products, which includes wealth management, retail and corporate loan origination, payments, core and digital banking, regulatory compliance, and more. Burgan Bank's Group Chief Executive Officer, Tony Daher, stated: "We have started a very extensive digital transformation and technology journey that will create an integrated banking ecosystem; one that not only meets but exceeds the current market expectations." Our continuous focus on innovation and providing value to our clients by establishing tailored services and simple, clear experiences will be bolstered by modernizing our key systems. It will open the door for long-term, steady growth. We have chosen TCS BaNCS, which is extensively utilized by banks in the area, to develop a comprehensive solution that will fulfill our two goals of spearheading innovation and providing exceptional customer service.
Dates for the OTT release of the upcoming web series 2024 are listed (NEW RELEASES THIS WEEK)
This page includes a list of all upcoming web series and OTT movies in India for 2024, along with their release dates in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, English, Zee5, Sony Liv, Alt Balaji, Hoichoi, MX Player, and Aha. Further down the page is a list of every web series and show that has been released in the last several months. This week, check out the most popular Indian Hindi series.Upcoming web series and OTT films in May 2024; new Hindi and English web series and films being released this weekPlatform Title Genre May 1, 2024Heeramandi Drama on Netflix May 3, 2024 Zee 5 Drama, The Broken News, Season 2. The Shaitaan Netflix movie on May 3, 2024 Akelli Jio Cinema Drama May 3, 2024 May 3, 2024, Tokyo Cinema's "Wonka" May 3, 2024: Netflix Comedy Unfrozen Dark Matter, Apple TV, May 8, 2024 Sci-Fi May 9, 2024: Mother of Bride Comedy on Netflix Thank You, Next Netflix Comedy, May 9, 2024 Maxton Hall, Apple TV, Sci-Fi, May 9, 2024 May 10, 2024, Prime Movie on Yodha May 10, 2024, Mahim, Jio Cinema, Murder, Drama Tujhpe Main Fida, May 11, 2024Drama on Amazon Mini TV
Indian startups have advanced significantly during the past five to ten years: Co-founder of Urban Company
NEW DELHI: Over the past five to ten years, Indian companies have made significant progress thanks to the government's Startup India program and other efforts.In the last five to ten years, Indian startups have made significant progress. The co-founder of an urban company"When I started 10 years back, we were a small ecosystem and the country had only one unicorn," Bhal said to IANS during a conversation. We are a today'sIn the last five to ten years, Indian startups have made significant progress. The co-founder of an urban company. In terms of unicorn count, the Indian Startup Ecosystem ranks third globally as of May 2024, with a total valuation of $349.67 billion.Speaking at the 'Vishesh Sampark Abhiyan', the co-founder said that the Startup India initiative helped "us brainstorm for hours and create a highly c https://www.dtnext.in/indian-startups-have-come-a-long-way-in-the-last-5-to-10-yrs-urban-company-co-founderThe co-founder claimed during the "Vishesh Sampark Abhiyan" that the Startup India program enabled "us think for hours and design a highly powerful
The 200-carat diamond necklace to Priyanka Chopras new hairstyle—details of Desi Girls stunning Bulgari gala ensemble
Priyanka Chopra wore a 200-carat diamond necklace and a stylish gown to the Bulgari event in Rome. Her hair was done for the occasion. Understand the specifics of her appearance.Priyanka Chopra, Anne Hathaway, Liu Yifei, and Shu Qi were present at an event in Rome that was organized by the upscale Italian fashion brand Bulgari. During the event, the firm debuted its avant-garde Bvlgari Aeterna High Jewellery and High-End Watches collection. Priyanka captivated the internet with her stunning black and white gown and the stunning touches she used to style it, while Anne, Liu, and Shu looked stunning in their own costumes. Browse through the images to help us understand the Desi Girl's style, from her new hairstyle to the priceless 200-carat diamond necklace she wore.A head-turning detour to Rome, Italy for the Bvlgari Aeterna event was made by Priyanka Chopra, as the world's attention is focused on the dazzling ensembles that adorn the Cannes Film Festival. Hollywood icon Anne Hathaway, Taiwanese star Shu Qi from Hong Kong, and Chinese-American actor Liu Yifei accompanied her. Even though she usually dazzles with her long, flowing locks, Priyanka Chopra unveiled a stylish new short hairdo. She looked amazing in an off-the-shoulder, sculpted monochrome dress that stole the show. PeeCee accessorized herself with the stunning Serpenti Aeterna necklace from Bvlgari, which elevated her glam factor.The event showcased elegant clothing and brilliant jewelry. Liu Yifei caught eyes in a pistachio and gold dress, Shu Qi went for a chic rust pink combination, and Anne Hathaway dazzled in a sleek white dress with a daring thigh-high split. The stunning quartet, who serve as worldwide brand ambassadors for Bvlgari, glistened in items from the company's latest collection, honoring its 140-year history of obtaining the best gemstones.
The Greatest Views From the Cannes Film Festival in 2024
The Cannes Film Festival is a display of haute couture in addition to being a celebration of artistic excellence in film. A parade of superstars who brought their glitzy styles to the red carpet walked the renowned carpet in 2024. The celebs that have dressed the best at Cannes 2024 are highlighted here by WWD.At the Chanel spring 1997 couture premiere of "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," Naomi Campbell resurrected one of her runway outfits.To commemorate the best of international film, the stars have returned to the South of France. The 77th Cannes Film Festival takes place this year from May 14 to May 25. Celebrities embrace French Riviera glamour on the red carpet and on the cobblestone streets of the city, creating some of the most talked-about fashion moments of the year during the yearly cinematic extravaganza. Let's just say that for the next two weeks, the biggest stars in film should be bringing their A-game when it comes to styling. We've compiled all of the greatest Cannes looks below. To view them, scroll ahead, and don't forget to check back often for daily updates.
Price and Features of Microsoft Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7, the companys first Copilot+ PCs, were introduced.
Monday, May 20, Microsoft held an event to announce the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 to the general public. These gadgets come after the tech giant's Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, which were unveiled in March of this year and are geared at business. The Windows manufacturer incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into the consumer-oriented machines, which also become the company's first Copilot+ PCs. Interestingly, the Snapdragon X series chipsets from Qualcomm power these PCs rather than the Intel Core Ultra chipsets used in the Surface devices targeted for corporate users. Pricing and availability of the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 with an LCD panel and 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD built-in storage starts at $999, or around Rs. 83,000. This version has the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chipset installed. Similar to this, the 13.8-inch display model of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 with a Snapdragon X Plus CPU, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD internal storage starts at $999 (about Rs. 83,000). There will be four gadget colors available: Black, Sapphire, Platinum, and Dune. Starting on June 18, both Surface models will be available for purchase. Anyone interested can place a preorder right now on the Microsoft website.
A government agency in India invested millions in endorsing BJP election slogans.
The goal of the Central Bureau of Communication is to advance governmental initiatives. Rather than using catchphrases from Modi's party, the agency became the largest Google ad spender prior to the election.As the Indian election campaign got underway in November, a slogan created by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, began to acquire popularity.The governing party presented "Modi ki guarantee" (also known as "Modi's guarantee") as the widely popular prime minister's personal pledge to Indian voters in an effort to set itself apart from the opposition parties' obviously disorganized coalition. Using that phrase, the BJP started running Google ads in the third week of November.However, at the same time, a another organization began investing millions of rupees in a campaign that had a nearly identical name: "Modi sarkar ki guarantee" (the guarantee of the Modi government). Throughout the campaign's months-long run of videos, "Modi's guarantee" was frequently mentioned.In one such commercial, which aired on February 23, an actor who plays a young businessman tells a worried father, "Papa, there's Modi's guarantee," as a way to reassure him about his son's career decision. Modi ji has pledged to elevate India to the top among nations with the highest number of unicorn businesses. He states at the end with confidence that "every startup will start in India thanks to Modi's guarantee."These were the only ads that weren't from the BJP. They were a part of a campaign run by the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), the advertising agency for the Indian government, and were funded by Indian taxpayers. At least one additional campaign mimicked the style and phrasing of the BJP's election slogans, releasing a number of advertisements in March. The biggest opposition party in the nation, the Indian National Congress, complained to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the constitutional body in charge of conducting the elections, on March 22. The complaint stated that these CBC commercials breached election regulations by misappropriating public funds for the governing party's campaign. The amount of money the CBC spent on government ads that seem to match the BJP's campaign themes has now been made public by an Al Jazeera investigation. Critics claim these ads cast doubt on the ability of non-partisan organizations to maintain impartiality during the election. From November, when it began running regular ads on the internet platform, until March 15, the government's communication agency spent around 387 million rupees ($4.65 million) on Google AdWords.
While he was away, Sanjay Leela Bhansalis Heeramandi ADs would film a single page in 12 hours. Actor Mark Bennington pondered Is this a joke
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is listed as the only director of the Netflix series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, with a few other directors receiving credit at the conclusion of each episode. Actor Mark Bennington, who portrayed the evil British officer Henderson in the show, disclosed in a recent interview that his aides would shoot for hours on end on days when Bhansali wasn't there in order to await the director's permission. He revealed that Bhansali would receive specific footage, which he would either accept or reject. However, on the days when Bhansali directed himself, scenes would be completed in three to five takes.During his first day on the Heeramandi set, Mark noted in an interview with Showsha that Bhansali wasn't there. They were emailing Bhansali clips, which I'm not sure he approved or disapproved of. They would merely email him the clips, not every clip. I'm not sure. Anyhow. We ultimately did fifteen to twenty-five takes for each arrangement. On a wide picture, it took about 19 takes. "Are you guys kidding me?" I thought. Is this a practical joke? I mistook it for a candid camera. There must be a joke in this. We are unable to perform that many takes. When we come to the close-up and there are two takes, I believed everything would be OK.
Purchase Wonderla Vacations; goal is Rs 1085 Sharekhan
In its research report dated May 17, 2024, Sharekhan, who is optimistic on Wonderla Holidays, advised a buy recommendation on the stock with a target price of Rs 1085.Wonderla Holidays research report by Sharekhan Wonderla Holidays Limited (WHL) experienced a soft Q4FY24 due to the high base of Q4FY2023 and early school examinations in several important states that affected group foot traffic; greater labor costs resulted in reduced high EBIDTA margins. Visits to the old park will increase by 4%–5%, while ARPU will rise by 10%. In the first year of operation, Odisha Park is expected to bring 4-5 lakh extra visitors with an ARPU of Rs. 800-850 per visit. It is anticipated that the operationalization of Odisha Park will result in reduced EBIDTA margins in FY25.Prospects But over the medium to long term, the same will get better. The stock is trading at 18x, 13x, and 18x its respective FY2025E and FY2026E EV/EBIDTA. We retain Buy with an unchanged PT of Rs. 1,085 since the company is likely to build 3–4 additional parks over the next 5 years, continuing the growing pace. Disclaimer: Moneycontrol.com's investing gurus, brokerage firms, and rating agencies offer their own opinions and suggestions; the website's management does not share these viewpoints. Users are advised by Moneycontrol.com to consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions.
MeitY Secretary Indias AI Regulations Won Stop Innovation
OVERVIEW According to S Krishnan, the government would prepare the legislation for artificial intelligence using the same methodology used to draft the DPDP Act. According to the MeitY secretary, India may have an advantage over other countries by enacting AI legislation later since it may examine and absorb the lessons from the mistakes made by others. The proposed AI legal framework is expected to be published by July of this year, according to statements made earlier this year by Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the minister of state for MeitY.Artificial intelligence (AI) would be regulated by the Center so as not to inhibit innovation in the field, according to S Krishnan, secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).Before being made available to users on the Indian internet, all large-language models (LLMs), software that uses generative AI, artificial intelligence (AI) models, and algorithms that are being tested, in beta testing, or unreliable in any other way are required to obtain the "explicit permission of the government of India."On March 1, the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) released a late-night advisory—a first for the entire world. It requested that all platforms make sure that their use of AI, generative AI, LLMs, or any other kind of algorithm "does not permit any bias or discrimination or threaten the integrity of the electoral process."Friday's advise, though not legally obligatory, is "signalling that this is the future of regulation," according to Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the union minister of state for electronics and information technology. "We are requesting that you (the AI platforms) abide by it as an advisory today."
