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Banking on attention: The need for BFSI marketing to engage customers between UPI and Instagram
The financial services sector is at a pivotal juncture as India moves closer to its Digital Bharat vision, with the expectations of a generation of digital natives reshaping legacy institutions. The FINIXX Summit & Awards 2025, which has as its forward-thinking topic "Reimagining BFSI: Powering Digital Bharat Goals," put this change front and center.In order to examine the changing relationship between technology, trust, and consumer engagement in the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) industry, a diverse group of marketing experts, digital strategists, and financial innovators convened for the summit.Experts discussed how rapidly changing consumer behavior is upending traditional marketing strategies in a fascinating panel titled "The Next-Gen BFSI Consumer: Understanding & Engaging Digital-First Audiences." They also discussed what it will take to foster trust, loyalty, and meaningful engagement in an increasingly app-first and attention-deficit world. The panel, which was presided over by Teamology Softech and Media Services Vice President of Growth and Strategy Lawrence Suchitha, included marketing directors from top BFSI institutions: VP of Digital Marketing at HDFC Bank, Aashir Allana AVP of Social Media Marketing at Tata Capital, Nikita Dilip Gupta SBI General Insurance's Head of Marketing and CSR, Rathin Lahiri Varun Mundra, Motilal Oswal Financial Services' Head of Media & Innovations Vishal Lohia, Hybrid Associate Director of Sales."The BFSI landscape has decisively moved from branch-first to app-first engagement," said Lawrence Suchitha, who opened the debate. Consumers of today need digital experiences that are quick, simple, and integrated—all while maintaining the transparency and trust that have traditionally characterized our industry. "The next-gen customer has never seen a passbook or stepped inside a branch," said Aashir Allana of HDFC Bank, emphasizing the point. They view the bank as an app rather than a physical establishment.Allana asserts that modern consumers evaluate their banking experiences by comparing them to Netflix, Amazon, and Zepto rather than other banks. "They want Zepto-level speed and Netflix-level personalization." Despite their impatience and impulsivity, they have a strong research bent. They expect the application procedure to take three minutes, but they will spend hours comparing credit cards. He pointed out that because of this behavioral mismatch, marketers must reach users "somewhere between Instagram and a UPI app."
Published 16 Oct 2025 05:15 PM
As Q3 growth jumps 5.7%, Arthur Sadoun praises Publicis' AI-powered pace.
Building on its impressive organic growth of +5.7% for the third quarter of 2025 (Q3'25), Publicis Groupe has increased its prediction for organic growth for the entire year. The quarter's great performance outperformed the first half of 2025's high growth of +5.4%.The business has increased its forecast for organic growth in the full year (FY) 2025 to a new range of +5% to +5.5%. This represents an improvement over the original estimate of +4% to +5%. A number of factors, including consistent client spending (without any significant budget cuts or slowdowns) and growing demand for its AI-powered goods and services, underpin the decision to increase the outlook. Long-term scope development with current clients, a robust business environment for new ventures, and a more advantageous competitive environment are all important growth drivers.Arthur Sadoun, Publicis Groupe's chairman and CEO, "Q3 was yet another excellent quarter, exceeding forecasts, with no slowdown in customer demand. At Publicis, we are proving that artificial intelligence is not a pipe dream but rather a current reality that is propelling our expansion. We are demonstrating once more how our distinct AI-powered methodology may help us acquire market share and establish ourselves as a Category of One. We achieved organic growth of +5.7%, which significantly widened the gap with our counterparts by over 700bps2. In addition to not seeing any significant reductions in marketing expenditures, we also witnessed a surge in demand for our AI-powered goods and services. This was evident in our Epsilon-powered Connected advertising initiatives, which had high single-digit growth as a result of our capacity to use AI to link influencers, commerce, and paid advertising. Due to the growing demand for customized content, our AI production platform experienced double-digit growth. Additionally, Publicis Sapient maintained its favorable results for the second consecutive quarter thanks to our capacity to create agentic networks for clients that are looking to de-silo their own businesses.We anticipate that this upward trend will continue throughout Q4. Because of this, we are comfortable raising the higher end of our prediction to +5.5% for our 2025 organic growth guidance. Additionally, we are reporting that our already industry-leading margin has improved to just over 18% throughout the course of the year. With net new billings for the first nine months of the year already surpassing our 2024 total, we are now planning for 2026 because of our unparalleled new business track record. For the seventh consecutive year, we anticipate outperforming the industry the following year. I want to express my gratitude to our teams for their exceptional work in getting us to this point and to our clients for their ongoing trust.
Published 14 Oct 2025 05:28 PM
FINIXX Summit & Awards 2025: Transforming BFSI for a Bharat empowered by digital technology
The financial services industry is at the forefront of change as India moves closer to realizing its goal of having a digitally inclusive economy. The FINIXX Summit and Awards 2025 returns against this dynamic backdrop with the audacious and forward-thinking subject, "Reimagining BFSI: Powering Digital Bharat Goals." The FINIXX Summit and Awards 2025 will take place in Mumbai tomorrow, October 14.FINIXX Summit 2025, which is set to bring together some of the most prominent voices in banking, financial services, insurance (BFSI), fintech, and marketing in the nation, is expected to be more than just a forum for discussion; it seeks to incite change, foster trust, and establish new standards for how financial brands interact with a rapidly changing customer base.Examining how digitization, human-centric design, trust-building, and integrated marketing tactics are changing the game for financial institutions throughout India is the main goal of the summit. As the underserved, underbanked, and technologically savvy Bharat sector becomes a strategic priority, FINIXX 2025 urgently highlights inclusive and transformative innovation. The summit will examine topics that represent the industry's continuous development through keynote addresses, fireside chats, CXO panels, and real-world case studies. The agenda gives a broad overview of the future, covering topics like figuring out how AI and data are changing engagement and risk assessment, as well as deciphering the next wave of fintech disruption.The comprehensive approach of FINIXX 2025 is what makes it unique. Exposure to cross-functional viewpoints will enable attendees to go with more than just talking points—they will leave with practical frameworks. C-suite executives, marketing strategists, product developers, compliance officers, and digital growth architects who want to remain on top of trends are the target audience for this event.
Published 13 Oct 2025 04:59 PM
CNN-News18 dominates as the leading prime-time English news channel
CNN-News18 has reaffirmed its position as the unrivaled leader in India's English news sector. CNN-News18 reigns supreme in the primetime slot without any rivals, establishing the channel as unparalleled. The most recent BARC data reveals that CNN News18 commanded the prime time slot with a remarkable 64.4% market share, far surpassing its rivals, NDTV at 15.4% and Times The channel’s credibility and its capacity to provide accurate, timely, and impactful journalism that connects with its audience have contributed to this consistent performance. The channel’s robust performance is fueled by its dedication to providing precise information and showcasing elite news figures such as Zakka Jacob, Anand Narasimhan, Rahul Shivshankar, and Shivani Gupta. The channel guarantees thorough coverage of all significant national-interest news through its vast network of reporters nationwide.
Published 09 Oct 2025 04:10 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.
At the Naman Awards, Farokh Engineer and Ravi Shastri were given the Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Awards.
At the glamorous Naman Awards ceremony in Hyderabad, former India wicketkeeper Mr. Farokh Engineer and all-rounder Mr. Ravi Shastri received the Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Awards. The Naman Awards, which honor achievements in both local and international cricket, were given out on Tuesday to commemorate Indian cricket's four most recent seasons (2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, and 2022-23).The Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer-Men went to Mr. Mohd. Shami (2019–20), Mr. R. Ashwin (2020–21), and Mr. Shubman Gill (2022-23) in recognition of their exceptional performances. Mr. Jasprit Bumrah, who had previously won this award in the 2018–19 season, won it again in the 2021–22 season. In a similar vein, Ms. Smriti Mandhana, who won the title of Best International Woman Cricketer in 2017–18, repeated as the winner thanks to her outstanding performances in 2020–21 and 2021–22. In the meantime, Deepti Sharma won big for the 2019–20 and 2022–20 seasons.In acknowledgment of their indispensable contribution to the seamless running of more than two thousand domestic cricket matches each season, K.N. Ananthapadmanabhan, Vrinda Rathi, Jayaraman Madan Gopal, and Rohan Pandit were named the Best Umpire in Domestic Cricket for the following seasons: 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, and 2022–23.Mumbai was named the Best Performance Award winner among State Associations in the BCCI Domestic Tournaments for 2019–20. The team won the Vijay Merchant Trophy, the Women’s U23 T20 Trophy, came in second in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, and advanced to the semi-finals of both the Cooch Behar Trophy and the Col CK Nayudu Trophy. For the 2021–2022 season, Madhya Pradesh emerged victorious after securing the Ranji Trophy, placing second in the Women’s U19 one-day Trophy, and reaching the Col CK Nayudu Trophy semifinals. For their victories in the Men's U25 State A trophy, the Vijay Hazare Trophy, the Ranji Trophy, and the Irani Cup, Saurashtra secured the top spot for the 2022–2023 season.
How Biden might lose the election due to the border
The mother of Donald Trump is from Tong, a little Scottish town of 500 people that was formerly under Viking rule. The Heinz family originated in Kallstadt, a Bavarian hamlet with a population of 1,200, where his grandpa was born. England and Ireland are where Joe Biden's forefathers originated. Even Native Americans, who have lived in America for a far longer time than anyone else, are immigrants. The allure of the nation is such that 160 million adults worldwide state that, given the opportunity, they would also relocate there. That's a lot more than the majority of Americans are willing to let in.The fundamental problem that may cost President Biden the election is this mismatch. Riding "border chaos," Mr. Trump won the Republican nomination in 2016 and went on to win the presidency. He ran his campaign at the time on the false pretense that a record number of people were crossing the border illegally. Although it wasn't true back then, it is now.As the US and Texas governments are at odds, Joe Biden begs for emergency powers to close the overflowing border. In the midst of the US-Texas government crisis, President Joe Biden made a passionate plea to lawmakers on Friday to move forward with a contentious plan to address the extraordinary spike in illegal border crossings. According to him, these border security improvements are the "toughest and fairest set of reforms our country has ever had."Even after months of negotiations between the White House and a bipartisan group of senators, the proposal, which would have tied $61.4 billion in aid to Ukraine with tighter border security measures, is unlikely to pass the Senate due to significant opposition from a number of congressional Republicans.In a message published on X (formerly Twitter), Biden, 81, acknowledged how bad the border situation was. He declared, "It's long past time to fix it."
2024 Budget: FM According to Nirmala Sitharaman, the budget may prioritize these four key sectors.
Expectations for the budget in 2024: Ahead of this year's Lok Sabha elections, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman warned that the NDA administration may prioritize the welfare of women, youth, farmers, and the impoverished in the interim budget. It should be mentioned that the finance minister is scheduled to present the interim budget to the legislature the following week.Speaking at a function on Thursday, Sitharaman stated that the government seeks to uplift these categories without taking into account caste, community, or religion. She said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lately emphasized these target groups: youth, women, farmers, and the destitute."...yuva, women, our food security providers, good farmers, and then the unfortunate impoverished, who still require additional support to be lifted up. " Thus, everything will be directed at the improvement of these four groups alone," Sitharaman stated.She emphasized that since 2014, the goal of the NDA administration has been to address the basic needs of the populace, including housing, energy, water, and roads. She drew attention to the lack of this urgency in the fifty to sixty years prior.She also cited the Red Sea issue as evidence of India's resilience in the face of international adversity. Sitharaman indicated that several countries are eager to collaborate with India in order to forge a long-term arrangement regarding food exports.Highlights of the Interim Budget 2024 Expectations: Youth, women, farmers, and the impoverished would be given priority in the upcoming interim budget, according to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This emphasis is consistent with the target groups declaration made recently by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The BJP Launches Campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
The next Prime Minister of India will be chosen by votes cast in elections for 543 parliamentary seats in March and April. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is looking forward to winning three in a row and hopes to re-elect Narendra Modi.For the forthcoming Lok Sabha 2024 election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) officially commenced its polling campaign on Thursday. "Modi ko chunte hai" (let us choose Prime Minister Narendra Modi) will be the slogan used in the election campaign and party tagline.The campaign song highlighted the different programmes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced, including the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), Har Ghar Nal Scheme, and Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.After securing 282 seats in 2014, the BJP gained even more clout in 2019 when it secured 303 seats. The BJP had already stated several times that it hoped to win an astounding 400 seats.
Ram Mandir Ayodhya Pran Pratishtha
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) estimates that the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Ceremony in Ayodhya generated business revenue worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore nationwide.The CAIT study claims that before to the famous 'Pran Pratishtha' event of Ayodhya's Ram temple, people went on a shopping binge. According to the CIAT report, Delhi generated revenue of Rs 25,000 crore, while Uttar Pradesh registered commerce of Rs 40,000 crore.According to CAIT's National Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal, small traders have benefited the most. The "Har Sheher Ayodhya, Har Ghar Ayodhya" campaign was also praised by him. Almost 1.5 million programs were hosted by small and major corporate organizations nationwide as part of the campaign, which ran from January 1 to 22.According to CAIT, sales of candies, decorations, devotional souvenirs, and other spiritual things contributed to the enterprises' significant growth. A CAIT had previously predicted that the dedication of the Ram temple will bring in commerce of up to Rs 1 trillion. The estimate provided by CAIT was derived from input gathered from thirty different state trade associations.Khandelwal had said that there is a lot of demand in the marketplaces for printed "kurtas," caps, t-shirts, banners, flags, and banners with images of the Ram temple. On January 22, the freshly built Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya hosted the Pran Pratishtha ritual for Lord Ram.PM Modi is praised by Swami Govind Dev Giri: Lord Shri Ram is seated at the temple of Ayodhya. Ram Lalla was ceremoniously sanctified by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This gathering was graced by the presence of numerous national leaders. The saint who broke PM Modi's fast has made a significant announcement about the politician.
While Taimur and Jeh eat waffle for breakfast, Kareena Kapoor Khan shares her "expression."
After signing up for social media a few years back, Kareena Kapoor Khan is now fairly active on the platform. In addition to promoting her films and sharing photographs from recent photo assignments, she also updates her fans on her personal life. She never stops posting images and videos from her most recent excursion with her husband, Saif Ali Khan, and their two children, Taimur and Jeh. She recently posted a few images of her kids eating waffles for breakfast on Instagram under the Stories section, all while expressing herself through her facial expressions.Kareena posted a photo of herself in the first image, showing off her smile as she relaxed on her balcony in the morning. She added, "My expression while the kids eat waffles for breakfast," along with the picture. In the second, Taimur and Jeh are both seen lounging on lounge seats and consuming waffles. In addition to the brothers' soccer-inspired attire, a 'Waffle Day' emoji is displayed over the image.The 43-year-old actress last appeared with Vijay Varma and Jaideep Ahlawat in Sujoy Ghosh's Jaane Jaan. The Devotion of Suspect X, a Japanese novel, was officially remade in Hindi as Jaane Jaan. It was also the movie's and her first OTT debut. She was also a part of the thriller The Buckingham Murders by Hansal Mehta.Her next project is the Tabu and Kriti Sanon-directed film The Crew, directed by Rajesh Krishnan. March is when it is anticipated to be released. In addition, she will be seeing the highly anticipated Singham Again, starring Rohit Shetty, on huge screens on August 15, 2024. She will also be the lead in Karan Johar's film Takht. Anil Kapoor and Alia Bhatt will also feature in the movie.She shared a selfie on Instagram Stories with a rather dejected expression, captioning it, "My expression while the kids eat waffles for breakfast." Taimur and Jeh may be seen eating their waffles while seated on seats in the second slide.Kareena Kapoor Khan routinely divulges personal information. She frequently shares a ton of pictures and videos of her kids from their trips. It was also disclosed how she felt about her kids, Taimur and Jeh, having waffles for breakfast today. Kareena made the announcement on social media.Kareena flaunted her skin in a selfie that she posted to her Instagram stories. The actress looked happy as she sat on her balcony. "My expression while the kids eat waffles for breakfast," was what her caption wrote.After spending a lengthy vacation with Saif Ali Khan and his kids, Kareena Kapoor Khan just returned. The photos they took on vacation have gone viral on social media. The actress has not revealed any plans for the future. The Buckingham Murders was her last film role. Recently, Kareena Kapoor talked about her role in the upcoming film The Buckingham Murders on The Actors' Roundtable 2023 on Netflix. She divulged significant details, such as the fact that her movie character is a bereaved mother. The story's opening scene features her character's child being shot, which paves the way for her eventual transformation into a detective. She moves to a new community after leaving her own and finds it difficult to comprehend the complex case that has been assigned to her.
Bigg Boss 17: Before the grand finale, Pooja Bhatt gives Mannara Chopra high accolades and declares, "You are stronger than."
Bollywood actress Pooja Bhatt will be shown entering the BB House and complimenting Mannara Chopra ahead of Bigg Boss 17's grand finale. Another viral advertisement shows the star placing a fictitious crown on Mannara's head.In the last week of the competition, Bigg Boss 17's top 5 finalists were Ankita Lokhande, Abhishek Kumar, Arun Mahashetty, Munawar Faruqui, and Mannara Chopra. A few days ago, Vicky Jain was eliminated in the final elimination round prior to the finale since she received fewer votes than the other contestants.A number of well-known people, like Badshah and Kangana Ranaut, have been spotted recently showing support for their preferred housemate. Presently, Bigg Boss OTT 2 contestant and Bollywood actress Pooja Bhatt can be seen visiting the BB House and showing her support for Mannara in the most recent teaser video released by the show's creators.''Real queens adjust each other's crowns,'' she says in the video as she places an imaginary crown over the man's head. The video also shows Mannara being referred to as the "champion" by Pooja, who commends her for her achievement in the Torture Task. She also talked about how, despite facing "negativity" following the task, she handled everyone with "grace."Finally, Pooja Bhatt offers Mannara some very important advice: "Be yourself, don't worry ki log kya kahenge, log ka kaam hai kehna." Get ready for a wave of hate and love that will hit you simultaneously. One does not exist without the other.Bigg Boss 17: During the last week of the competition, past participants including Pooja Bhatt and Karan Kundra will visit the house to cheer on their preferred contestants.Prior to the Bigg Boss 17 finale on Sunday, a number of past contestants can be seen entering the house this week. You can witness these five celebs cheering on their individual favorite contestant. Actors Pooja Bhatt and Karan Kundra are rumored to be appearing on the reality show this week.
Fighter, starring Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan, leaked online; a pirated copy is making the rounds on social media
Fans have been anticipating Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan's chemistry in Siddharth Anand's film "Fighter" ever since they saw the first glimpse of the movie. In this movie, two Bollywood movie stars collaborate for the first time.In the movie Fighter, fans saw Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan together for the first time. The crowd is really enjoying this Siddharth Anand-directed movie. But just like Pathaan starring Shah Rukh Khan, Fighter was leaked online shortly after its premiere. This might also affect how much money the movie makes at the box office.For those who don't know, the actual events of the Balakot air attack served as the inspiration for the tale of Fighter. The release of Deepika Padukone-Hrithik Roshan's film Fighter took place one day prior to Republic Day, which falls on January 25. However, in the interim, Fighter's creators might be in for a major surprise as the movie was leaked on numerous internet platforms mere hours after its premiere. There are rumors that certain websites have uploaded the movie's HD version on accident.Fighter's box office receipts may be impacted by online movie piracy as well. We are happy to report that "Fighter" is receiving positive feedback from viewers. The narrative of the film was lauded by the theatergoers, and the new duo of Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan was much anticipated.Fighters first-day assortment The movie Fighter, starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, has done extremely well with advance bookings. With the Republic Day holiday and the advance booking numbers, it is anticipated that this film will make about Rs 25 crore its first day.Let us tell you that Siddharth Anand had a great year last year because his movie Pathaan was a huge hit at the box office. It remains to be seen if Fighter can replicate the box office success of the Shah Rukh Khan film.
Here are some surprising facts about the Filmfare Awards, from winning the most prizes to declining them.
On January 28, the 69th Filmfare Awards will take place. Every year, the glamorous event is usually held in Mumbai, however this year it will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. With 19 nominations, Ranbir Kapoor's Animal received the most nominations this year, and Shah Rukh Khan, who returned in 2023 after a four-year break, received two nominations in the Best Actor category. However, are you aware of the date of the inaugural Filmfare Awards and the winner of the most awards?The Filmfare Awards began when? The most famous American performer in the world, Gregory Peck, was invited to the inaugural Filmfare Awards ceremony on March 21, 1954. The actor did not make it to the event in time, though, as a result of a delayed flight from Colombo; nevertheless, he later attended the luncheon held at the Willingdon Sports Club, and the inaugural award ceremony took place at the Metro Theater in Mumbai.Who was the first winner of the Filmfare Best Actress Award? For the movie "Baiju Bawra," Meena Kumari became the first heroine to win the Best Actress Award. The first movie to take home a Filmfare Award The first Bollywood movie to win a Filmfare Award was "Do Bigha" Zameen. The first filmmaker to receive a Filmfare Award For the movie "Do Bigha Zameen," Bimal Roy became the first directorto win the Filmfare Award. Who took home the inaugural Filmfare Best Actor Award? For his role in the movie "Daag," Dilip Kumar became the first hero to win the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Furthermore, Sunil Dutt hosted a celebration for Dilip Kumar in 1969 as Kumar had won the category.Which movie had the most accolades won? After its 2005 release, "Black" became the first movie to win the most Filmfare Awards in a single year. A number of accolades were given to this movie, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Critics Award Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, and Best Background Score. 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' and 'Devdas' went on to win ten and eleven Filmfare Awards respectively after this. Nevertheless, "Gully Boy," starring Ranveer Singh, triumphed over all of these movies. The movie beat the record set by Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukherjee's Black, winning 13 accolades.Men who won the most accolades Gulzar (22), Amitabh Bachchan (16, including 5 for Best Actor), A.R. Rahman (15), and Shahrukh Khan (15) are the people who have won the most accolades. The most award-winning women Asha Bhosle and Jaya Bachchan, who have already won nine Filmfare honors each, are the names with the most honors. In addition, SarojKhan has received eight prizes, while Lata Mangeshkar, Alka Yagnik, Rani Mukherjee, and Shreya Ghoshal have each received seven awards. What movies received the most nominations? Regarding the highest number of nominations, "Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna" received 23, "Rang De Basanti" received 21, and "Gully" received 10.In response to this film, Vyjayanthimala declined to receive the Filmfare Award. Because Vyjayanthimala believed she was the main actress in the movie and not Suchitra Sen, the veteran actor declined to accept the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for "Devdas." Only One Sholay Award! It is astonishing to learn that "Sholay," the largest hit movie in Bollywood history, won just one prize in 1975—best editing. The Clares Awards would have replaced the Filmfare Awards! The Clares Awards were the original name of this award, before it was renamed as Filmfare. Claires Mendonça, a film reviewer for The Times of India, chose the final name. In the inaugural awards event, just five
Ahead of the Bigg Boss 17 Finale, Priyanka Chopra Jonas supports her sister Mannara Chopra.
In a few days, Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 17 program will come to a conclusion. Because of the positive feedback that some of the candidates' journeys have gotten thus far, Bigg Boss 17 has determined who the top 5 contestants are, among them Mannara Chopra. In addition to sending her well wishes to her sister Mannara, international celebrity Priyanka Chopra Jonas also gave her cousin the fundamental formula for success.When does the big show end? Bigg Boss 17's big finale is scheduled for January 28. This season's last episode will begin at 6:00 p.m. and run till midnight. Salman will then declare the winner's identity. We'll tell you that Mannara has a good probability of finishing in the top three because voting patterns continue to place her there. She may be able to win the competition in this case; if not, Bigg Boss 17's first or second runner-up may be her.One of the top 5 finalists of the current Bigg Boss 17 is actress Mannara Chopra. Following Tuesday's elimination of Vicky Jain, the top 5 were revealed. Arun Mahashetty, Ankita Lokhande, Abhishek Kumar, and Mannara are the other contestants who have advanced to the final round of the reality show. On January 28 at the grand finale show, one of these five competitors will be declared the champion. Audiences have been supporting their favorite contenders leading up to the finale.Priyanka Chopra's cousin has been a source of support for Mannara Chopra. Priyanka Chopra acknowledged her sister on her Instagram story on Wednesday. She posted a photo of Mannara from the Bigg Boss 17 house along with the caption, "Give it your all and let the rest go."Earlier, a supportive video message was sent by Priyanka Chopra's mother and Mannara's maami, Dr. Madhu Chopra. "Hello Mannara," Priyanka's mother said in a video greeting. Best wishes. One of the finales is now at your disposal. I'm really happy for you. Remain resilient. Remain composed and resist the urge to let them break you. You are a true Chopra girl—strong and resilient. I wish you luck. A few days ago, footage from the day following the "torture" task was posted on Instagram by Mannara's PR team. Mannara, who was verbally and physically harassed on the show, is seen fighting with Ankita, Ayesha, Isha, and Vicky in the video. Priyanka's mother Madhu Chopra called Ankita, Isha, and Ayesha "uncivilized" in response toPriyanka Chopra and Parineeti's cousin is Mannara. She has appeared in multiple Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada language motion pictures. Pooja Bhatt, a previous Bigg Boss contestant, has already shown her support for Mannara. Vicky made certain statements during the torture work, saying that Mannara was perched on Munawar's lap. He called her "cheap" and said she was "feeling good" while perched on his lap. Vicky came under fire from Pooja for saying such a thing."Very, very improper, the way you are sitting," she commented on X. Says a male competitor who's trying to disgrace #MannaraChopra, who's just trying to shield a buddy. When all else fails, humiliate the woman and then proudly introduce yourself as a "gentleman." Not nice. #Biggboss17. Munawar found the buckets after the nighttime skirmish. Vicky pulled him when he attempted to collect them in the morning, which sparked another sort of violent altercation within the home.
Vicky Kaushal, Alia Bhatt, and Ranbir Kapoor team together for Sanjay Leela Bhansalis directing project, Love & War.
It has finally come true for Vicky Kaushal to collaborate with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, one of Bollywood's greatest directors. The next film from Sanjay Kapoor's production company, starring Vicky Kaushal, Alia Bhatt, and Ranbir Kapoor, has been revealed. Love & War is the name of the movie. Christmas 2025 will see the release of the movie.The movie's announcement poster was also shared by the stars on social media. We present to you Love & War, the epic saga by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. I'll see you at the cinema! Christmas 2025," the poster says. Vicky, Alia, and Ranbir have signed it at the end and put their names there as well."An eternal cinema dream has come true," wrote Vicky Kaushal. Instagram users who shared the poster there wrote, "#SanjayLeelaBhansali #RanbirKapoor @aliaabhatt @prerna_singh6 @bhansaliproductions #LOVEandWAR."Following the release of this film's announcement, social media users have struggled to remain composed. In addition, a number of celebs congratulated the star cast for landing the parts in Alia and Vicky's comment sections.Alia, Ranbir, and Vicky: Bhansali's inspirations For those who don't know, Ranbir debuted in Bollywood with Saawariya, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali in 2007. But after that, the two didn't start working. Furthermore, Ranbir had previously stated that he might never collaborate with Bhansali because of his strict taskmaster ways. Ultimately, though, the public will once more see their magic on a large screen.Conversely, Alia Bhatt's film Gangubai Kathiawadi, directed by Sanjay, brought her her first National award in 2023. It was the first movie she had worked on with the national treasure. Vicky Kaushal, however, received a call-up for the Padmavat movie, starring Deepika Padukone as Maharawal Ratan Singh. But Shahid eventually played the part, for which he was highly praised in 2018. However, it appears that Vicky is now taking center stage as Bhansali's muse.
Goas Minister of Tourism Presents a Vision for Development Driven by Sports
Goa's Minister of Tourism, Rohan Khaunte, has announced plans to broaden the state's focus, emphasizing sports tourism as a vital engine of social and economic advancement. Goa considers #GoaBeyondBeaches to be an essential approach for reviving its economy, since tourism accounts for over 16% of its GDP and between 30 and 35 percent of jobs, either directly or indirectly.Driven by technology and a love of sports, the #VacationGoa campaign offers both locals and digital nomads a wide range of experiences.Using the connection provided by Mopa International Airport, Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte announced intentions to increase spiritual tourism through partnerships with Amritsar and Guwahati.The state's move towards niche tourism markets including adventure, wellness, and spiritual tourism was highlighted by the tourism minister, who emphasized the goal of drawing tourists looking for experiences that go beyond the typical beach vacation.The state's move towards niche tourism markets including adventure, wellness, and spiritual tourism was highlighted by the tourism minister, who emphasized the goal of drawing tourists looking for experiences that go beyond the typical beach vacation. Goemkarponn workstation Panaji: Speaking recently at Sportstar's Sports Conclave in Goa, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte stated that the administration of the coastal state will expand its vision in order to boost sports tourism in the area. "We hadn't discussed sports tourism before. Khaunte stated, "Sports was one field, tourism was another, and technology was still another. "The best place to go on vacation is Goa. Your goal in coming here is to enjoy your stay. After the election of our new government, we once more discussed opportunities. With the hashtag #GoaBeyondBeaches, we hope to go beyond beaches. It is incumbent for us as states to reconsider the actions we have been taking. Goa's tourism industry is the main engine of the state's economy, accounting for 16.43% of GDP and producing 30–35% ofPeople began working from home instead. Goa began to market itself as a destination for sports tourists. The state has been actively promoting the #VacationGoa campaign as a way to use technology to reimagine itself. "Let people come to Goa and start working," we argued. Goa is now the home base for digital nomads. With the addition of sports, this creative approach—which already included the four "S's" of sun, sand, sea, and software—has taken on even more development. In addition to giving young people equal chances, we are also advancing Goa's diverse growth by including sports into our story.
India ranks fifth among the biggest passenger markets for Changi Airport in Singapore.
Changi Airport in Singapore, which handled 328,000 flights and 58.9 million passengers in 2023, saw a notable recovery, returning to 83% of pre-Covid-19 traffic levels. India ranked fifth out of the top five major passenger markets for the airport, according to official data. According to the latest data given by the Changi Airport Group (CAG), Indonesia was ranked first, followed by Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, and India. Interestingly, prior to the epidemic, India ranked sixth in terms of traveler volume at Changi Airport in 2019. In 2019, the airport registered 68.3 million passenger movements prior to the pandemic's impact. Compared to the 32.2 million passengers Changi Airport handled in 2022, the volume of passengers handled in 2023 increased by 83%.According to the data, Changi Airport handled 382,000 flights in 2019, while only 328,000 of those took off or landed there in 2023. The airport handled 16.1 million passenger movements between October and December 2023—a figure that exceeded 90% of pre-pandemic norms. With 5.8 million passengers passing through the airport in December, it was the busiest month of the year. This corresponded to 91% of the traffic in December 2019. On December 22, the Friday before Christmas, the airport experienced its biggest day of the year, with 203,000 people traveling through its terminals. 30,400 aircraft arrived at or left the airport in December. According to The Straits Times, which cited the CAG, every region that the airport serves is seeing a robust rebound.Changi Airport in Singapore, which handled 328,000 flights and 58.9 million passengers in 2023, saw a notable recovery, returning to 83% of pre-Covid-19 traffic levels. India ranked fifth out of the top five major passenger markets for the airport, according to official data.
Akasa Air plans its expansion in the cutthroat Indian aviation industry.
Anand Srinivasan, Chief Information Officer of Akasa Air, discusses the airline's growth strategies and insights during a Masters' Union business school session. According to Srinivasan, Akasa Air is taking cues from market leader IndiGo and giving operational procedures precedence above short-term worries about market dominance.Srinivasan underlined that Akasa Air's market share would depend on the size of the fleet in the upcoming years, highlighting the airline's order of 76 aircraft and the delivery of 20 of them thus far. With the latest order for 150 more Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, the fleet size is predicted to reach above 200. Speaking to the strong demand in India's aviation industry, Srinivasan said that the problem is supply limitations brought on by airports, infrastructure, laws, and capital availability.In reference to the competition with IndiGo, Srinivasan expressed appreciation for IndiGo's profitable business model while acknowledging that a confrontation was inevitable. Though he expressed the desire to take on IndiGo head-on in the future, he compared Akasa Air to a “little pesky mosquito” at the moment.Even though IndiGo recently made a sizable order with Airbus for 500 A320s with the goal of doubling the size of its fleet by 2030, Srinivasan is still optimistic about Akasa Air's ability to efficiently and professionally compete in the changing aviation market.
The coastal refuge of Signum comes in Dwarka
Signum Hotels offers Dwarka's beaches its unique blend of elegance and peace. It announced the opening of a 30-room beachside retreat in Dwarka in Q4 of 2024.Mehul Sharma, Founder & CEO, Signum Hotels and Resorts said, “We’re thrilled to offer a haven for discerning travelers to experience the magic of this sacred land – both its spiritual depths and its breathtaking coastline.”A peaceful getaway is provided by Dwarka's many attractions, which include Sudama Setu, Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Rukmini Devi Temple, Dunny Point, Gomti Ghat, and Dwarkadhish Temple.Signum Hotels offers Dwarka's beaches its unique blend of elegance and peace. It announced the opening of a 30-room beachside retreat in Dwarka in Q4 of 2024. "We're thrilled to offer a haven for discerning travelers to experience the magic of this sacred land - both its spiritual depths and its breathtaking coastline," stated Mehul Sharma, Founder and CEO of Signum Hotels and Resorts.A peaceful getaway is provided by Dwarka's many attractions, which include Sudama Setu, Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Rukmini Devi Temple, Dunny Point, Gomti Ghat, and Dwarkadhish Temple.
First Test On day three, England battle to reach 89/1 at lunch.
England showed semblance of fight to score briskly on a fast-wearing uneven pitch to reach 89 for one at lunch against India on the third day of the first Test in Hyderabad on Saturday. Ben Duckett (38 batting) and Ollie Pope (16 batting) are at crease as the visitors were left to wipe out a massive deficit of 190 runs in their second innings. England still trail by 101 runs.India lost their opening essay after being bowled out for 436. Axar Patel (44), and Ravindra Jadeja (87) were unable to reach their individual century marks as the hosts could only add 15 runs to their 421 for seven overnight.Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley (31) of England, who were faced with a daunting assignment, did not panic and carried out their duties with tenacity. They continued the plan of using sweep and reverse sweeps to counter Indian spinners. To brighten the England camp, Crawley even hit Axar for a six over the sightscreen. The left-arm spinner let up more than seven runs per over throughout this time, while Ashwin scored more than five. However, India did not have to wait long for the initial success. Ashwin bowled around the wicket, creating a gap across Crawley, whose defensive prod resulted in an easy catch for Rohit Sharma at first slip.Previously, when play resumed in the morning, India's first innings did not last very long, finishing in 54 minutes. Jadeja lost leg before Joe Root and failed to get the much anticipated fourth Test hundred.When Jadeja moved to the front foot to stop an off-stump length delivery, the ball turned quite a little before hitting his pads. Umpire Chris Gaffaney chose to examine the call, and he raised his finger. Although there appeared to be a bat deflection, the replays were unable to provide a clear picture, therefore the third umpire decided to follow the on-field umpire's judgment.Indian innings came to an abrupt end as they lost the final three wickets without scoring any more runs. Root castled Jasprit Bumrah in the very next ball, while Rehan Ahmed thoroughly cleaned out Axar.
Complete Medal Count for the Khelo India Youth Games 2024
The nation's youthful athletes are on display at the Khelo India Youth Games 2024 in Tamil Nadu, which is a celebration of talent, willpower, and sportsmanship. This sixth edition of KIYG, which takes place from January 19 to January 31, promises to be an incredible event with over 5,600 athletes nationally. The games, which were held in the energetic cities of Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, and Coimbatore, are evidence of India's dedication to fostering sports at the local level. In addition to providing a stage for athletic competition, the Khelo India Youth Games 2024 would celebrate the rich and varied sporting heritage of India.Complete Medal Count for the 2024 Khelo India Youth Games Young athletes from all throughout the country have shown off incredible achievements and fierce rivalry at the Khelo India Youth Games 2024. Since every state is fighting for first place in the total number of medals won, the competition has developed into a breeding ground for India's future athletes.States Participating in the Khelo India Youth Games Athletes from all 36 States and Union Territories of India are competing in this year's KIYG, demonstrating the wide-ranging and diverse interest in sports across the country. With 559 participants, Tamil Nadu has the greatest contingent of any host state, which could make for a fascinating contest. Khelo India Youth Games: The Pursuit for Medals With 933 medals up for grabs in KIYG 2024—including 278 gold, 278 silver, and 377 bronze—the stakes are very high. The participants will engage in intense competition in a variety of disciplines, each striving for victory and adding to the total number of medals earned by their state or Union Territory.The last Khelo India Youth Games champion was who? With a total of 161 medals, including 56 gold, 55 silver, and 50 bronze, Maharashtra emerged victorious at the most recent KIYG, which took place in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.As of right now, Maharashtra leads the medal standings at the Khelo India Youth Games 2023, having won 85 total—29 gold, 25 silver, and 31 bronze. Meanwhile, at the ongoing Khelo India Youth Games, Tamil Nadu has risen to the second spot in the standings with 64 medals overall, comprising 26 gold, 14 silver, and 24 bronze.
Sreeja Akula Wins WTT Feeder Corpus Christi 2024, Capturing First Global Table Tennis Title
At WTT Feeder Corpus Christi 2024 in Texas, USA, Indian table tennis player Sreeja Akula achieved a significant milestone in her career by winning her maiden international championship.Leading Performance in the Championship In the final, Sreeja Akula faced the dangerous Lily Zhang of the USA, ranked No. 46 in the world and a three-time Olympian. Sreeja took the first spot on the podium with a commanding 3-0 (11-6, 18-16, 11-5) victory over Lily Zhang. The 30-minute-plus final demonstrated Sreeja's dominance in the match.Sreeja's Thoughts on the Victory Sreeja said, "I am immensely pleased, and my efforts got me where I wanted to be," expressing her happiness and contentment. Being a member of the mixed doubles team that is currently winning the Commonwealth Games, she highlighted how important it was for her to win this first international championship. While acknowledging the difficulties she had in the quarter-finals and semifinals, Sreeja focused on her tenacity in defeating competitors with better rankings.Way to Win: Overcoming More Skilled Rivals During his route to the title, Sreeja defeated opponents with higher rankings in some noteworthy victories. She defeated Jiangshan Guo of the USA in the semi-finals by a narrow 3-2 score (9-11, 11-5, 11-6, 10-12, 11-9). Another outstanding performance occurred in the quarterfinals as first seed Amy Wang of the USA, rated 37th, was upset by Sreeja by a score of 3-2 (11-9, 9-11, 11-1, 6-11, 11-9).Previous Victories in the Competition Prior to the championship round, Sreeja demonstrated her abilities by defeating world number 122. Yao Tang of the USA defeated Stephanie Ouellette of France 3-0 in the round of 32. Her perseverance and consistency were shown by these wins throughout the competition.Corpus Christi, 2024: WTT Feeder to host an Indian contingent Manav Thakkar and Harmeet Desai, two Indian athletes, competed in the tournament while Sreeja Akula reveled in her success. In the men's singles competition, Thakkar advanced to the semifinals and Desai to the quarterfinals. Even though they did not win any titles, their participation demonstrated India's rising stature in the world of table tennis.Having Knowledge of the WTT Feeder Series Lower-ranked and grassroots players rely on the WTT Feeder Series as a critical platform for regular international competition. This series, which comes after the Contender, Champions, Grand Smashes, and Cup Finals events, offers up-and-coming talent great exposure and chances. The success of Sreeja Akula in the WTT Feeder Corpus Christi 2024 shows how important these platforms are for developing and promoting table tennis talent.
