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Why the fundamental fault lines in the business won't be resolved by the Omnicom–IPG merger
The Omnicom–IPG merger is now more than just a balance-sheet event as India's advertising sector faces one of its largest structural changes in decades. In a sector already struggling with AI disruption, customer distrust, and shifting talent economics, it is a stress test for scale, relevance, and trust.Veteran executives Ashish Bhasin, Anita Nayyar, Shubho Sengupta, and Kunal Lalani provide starkly different interpretations of what consolidation actually means, including whether it signals the emergence of a three-player oligopoly, a long-overdue efficiency reset, or a defensive reaction to an industry that has already moved on.One thing unites their opinions: size by itself is no longer a guarantee of advantage. The next stage of competition will be characterised by speed, specialisation, and credibility rather than scale as holding corporations compete to handle conflicts, merge cultures, and reassure clients. In 2026, artists, agencies, and advertisers will focus more on who still matters than on who is the biggest."This era of consolidation in advertising and media did not begin recently—it has been unfolding over the past decade," notes Ashish Bhasin, founder of The Bhasin Consulting Group and former CEO APAC, Dentsu. He reminds us that media owners and broadcasters have travelled the same route as agencies, with mergers like Star and CNBC indicating what was to come. Given that "the top four or five holding companies now account for nearly 80–85% of the market share," as noted by Bhasin, the merger of Omnicom and IPG seems like the next obvious step. The level of competition has changed. "A very formidable competitor emerges for WPP," which has long maintained the top spot in India, as a result of the merger. "Going forward, WPP, Omnicom, and Publicis are likely to become the three largest holding companies in India," according to Bhasin, who envisions a market dominated by three titans. Scale will continue to be important, especially in the media, driving rivalry and making "further consolidation inevitable."However, Bhasin takes pains to avoid portraying this as everyone else's demise. He acknowledges that "the overarching trend clearly points towards consolidation," but adds that "India remains a large and fast-growing market, so there is space for multiple players to coexist."
Published 31 Dec 2025 11:11 PM
Network18 defies industry slowdown; Rahul Joshi charts bold growth path for 2026
In a year when the majority of advertising-driven media firms struggled with diminishing earnings, dwindling viewership, and industry consolidation, Network18 has reported growth in all of its major businesses while increasing its emphasis on relevance, subscription, creative collaborations, and digital-first expansion.Rahul Joshi, Managing Director & Group Editor-in-Chief at Network18, stated in an internal year-end message to staff members that the organization had "beaten the odds" in a difficult year for classic news formats by emphasizing unique content, ecosystem thinking, and non-traditional revenue streams. The group established Creator18 to bolster its creator economy strategy, providing a platform for a variety of digital artists while also utilizing their audiences to increase relevance and income share. Additionally, the business emphasized a fresh emphasis on high-quality tools, research, and insights across its major brands, Moneycontrol and CNBC-TV18, as opposed to chasing "click-baity" traffic.Joshi emphasized the quick expansion of Moneycontrol's lending platform, the success of MC Pro, which has over a million users, and the early popularity of SuperPro, which targets high-value traders and investors and increases average revenue per user. He reaffirmed that the company's next growth phase will be defined by non-news content, digital tools, and product innovation. Stronger advertiser access, even from emerging markets, is made possible by the regional news cluster's ongoing multilingual expansion, which is bolstered by a robust national sales network and improved digital outreach. According to Joshi, the firm is still "de-risked" in comparison to its traditional ad-dependent counterparts because subscriber income is growing, transactions are scaling, and events and IPs are bolstering heritage monetization.He acknowledged the structural changes in media consumption, particularly among Gen Z, and pointed out that speedier, platform-native storytelling is becoming more relevant than conventional news formats. With a greater emphasis on CTV and social media, he emphasized that Network18's brands will lead with subtlety, intelligence, and digital-first execution, driven by platforms like Firstpost, Kadak, News18 India, and CNN-News18. Joshi declared 2026 to be a "mission mode" year to foster youthful leadership, experiment vigorously, and keep reinventing the future of Indian news media as he celebrated his ten years with the organization. "We made 2025 count in a year that was really difficult for many. He used Roald Dahl to encourage teams to maintain their faith in "magic" in the face of change, saying, "Let's make 2026 rock."
Published 30 Dec 2025 10:03 PM
On December 26, 2025, India will have early access to Now You See Me, Now You Don't.
The widely watched heist-adventure show With an early access release set for December 26, 2025, NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T will make its digital premiere in India, offering viewers looking for a premium watching experience a rental fee of INR 499. The movie will be accessible on several key digital platforms, like as Google/YouTube, Apple TV, and Amazon, giving viewers a variety of ways to enjoy the magical series. The film NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T, which was directed by Ruben Fleischer, brings back the Four Horsemen along with a new generation of illusionists. It offers an exhilarating mix of mind-bending twists, shocks, and expansive magic sequences that have never been seen on screen before. With bold illusions and intense storytelling, the movie raises the stakes while maintaining the franchise's trademark blend of spectacle and tension.Along with an ensemble cast that includes Dave Franco, Woody Harrelson, and Jesse Eisenberg, the movie maintains the adventurous tone of the trilogy while adding new characters and audacious new heists. The Now You See Me franchise, which is well-known for its chic graphics and deft storytelling, has amassed a sizable worldwide following thanks to its distinctive blend of magic and criminality.
Published 23 Dec 2025 11:00 PM
How an Indian Gen Z leader is reinventing design education
Director of the JD Institute of Fashion Technology Rinesh Dalal talks with Adgully about his experience reinventing design education through innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity. Dalal, who joined the education sector at the age of 18, offers a unique combination of strategic thought and artistic vision to his leadership position. He considers creating experiential learning ecosystems outside of classrooms, from fostering creative communities and supporting emerging talent to extending the JD tradition into digital-first platforms like JDOnline and JD Podcast. Dalal also discusses how technology, narrative, and purpose will continue to influence design education in India.I was never ready to start working at such a young age, much less establish my own business. I had intended to continue my education in film in London, but because my family is very business-oriented, I decided to use that money to start my own company. In retrospect, I can see how much I have developed both myself and inside the company. I joined JD Institute four years ago, and it has been two and a half years since I assumed full leadership. I have acquired extensive practical experience throughout this period, which enables me to firmly continue this tradition. As a member of the same generation as today's youngsters, I am aware of their goals, mindset, and the help they require at various phases of their development.JDOnline was developed to close the accessibility gap by enabling anybody, anywhere, to receive top-notch design education without being constrained by traditional classroom settings. JD Podcast helps students grasp the real-world dynamics of the creative industry by providing them with authentic talks, thoughts, and experiences from artists, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. This helps close the industry awareness gap.
Published 21 Dec 2025 09:53 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.
What is the meaning of happy customers?
The ICC Cricket World Cup helped India's economy by increasing consumer spending across a number of businesses, with hotels, restaurants, and sports goods retailers benefiting most. Local cafes, fine-dining establishments, and small enterprises also saw growth. Retailers might expand business hours, hold freebies and contests, use social media platforms for engagement, start advertising campaigns, and push specials in order to take advantage of the increase in spending. A comfort.People had plenty to celebrate in 2023, from large-scale athletic events to significant concert tours. During the ICC Cricket World Cup, India hosted a multi-week athletic spectacular that was loved by legions of spectators. Companies planned trips, friends and family got together to support their teams, and fervent supporters traveled to destinations like Chennai and Delhi, just two of the several host towns that were humming with enthusiasm. There were numerous knock-on repercussions on the Indian economy. Consumer spending increased in all sectors of the economy, although it benefited hotels, restaurants, and sports memorabilia stores the most. Small companies, neighborhood eateries, mom-and-pop shops, and upscale eating establishments all experienced growth. With the World Cup, India's economy gained ground.Here are some strategies used by brands to capitalize on significant events: Increase business hours to satisfy those who wish to purchase before or after the event Organize competitions and giveaways, like trivia games, where victors can get gifts, deals, or complimentary merchandise. Use social media to promote user-generated content, engage customers with contests and real-time updates, and launch advertising campaigns that capitalize on the event's popularity. Encourage offers,... Visit this link for additional information: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/advertising/unravel-the-impact-of-major-events-on-consumer-spending/score-big-with-consumers/articleshow/106883402.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppstUsing a new digital food offer that offered a discount for buying large meal bundles during the event, a convenience store in the market sought to increase food sales over a significant weekend of broadcast sports events. Following the campaign's end, the shop sought to determine its effectiveness and which customers benefited the most from it.Introducing Mastercard Test & Learn®, a cloud-based tool that assists businesses in designing and analyzing market trends to identify the incremental impact of their initiatives and decide how best to target and customize their rollout in order to optimize return on investment.
Ankita Lokhande provides the following shocking revelations from her chat with her mother-in-law:
Ankita Lokhande revealed shocking information from her talk with her mother-in-law, Ranjana Jain, who made a fleeting cameo in the house, during the most recent episode of Weekend Ka Vaar.The turbulent relationship between Ankita Lokhande and her husband Vicky Jain within the Bigg Boss house has recently made news. Ankita revealed startling information from her chat with her mother-in-law, Ranjana Jain, who made a fleeting cameo in the house, on the most recent episode of Weekend Ka Vaar.It was revealed in the previous episode that after Ankita hurled a slipper at Vicky, Vicky's father had called Ankita's mother, Vandana Lokhande, to ask if she would respond in the same way toward her deceased husband. Ankita went into further detail about her heated conversation with Vicky.He replied, "Aapki aukat kya hai" (My mother was called by Papa to inquire if she had ever beaten her husband with her slippers). He also made her feel inferior by raising doubts about her social standing. Ankita said, "I gently informed mummy [Ranjana Jain, Vicky Jain's mother] that she was by herself because my father just passed away.Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain, a pair from Bigg Boss 17, are the buzz of the town thanks to their turbulent relationship. During the current Weekend Ka Vaar episode, Ankita disclosed surprising details from her talk with her mother-in-law, Ranajan Jain, who made a brief cameo in the house.Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain are currently in control of Bigg Boss 17. Even outside of the program, people are talking about the conflicts between the two. Additionally, the TV personality frequently brought up her late partner, actor Sushant Singh Rajput, in the program, which strained relations with Vicky's mother-in-law. In addition, Ankita has faced trolling for repeatedly using Sushant's name within the Bigg Boss 17 house. In the meantime, Vandana Lokhande, the actress's mother, has revealed a significant detail regarding her interaction with the Rajput family.Vandana Lokhande, Ankita's mother, recently spoke candidly about Ankita and Sushant's relationship in an interview. She claimed at the time that she had lived with Sushant and Ankita and could personally attest to their close friendship. I've known them as a couple for seven years and we've shared the same residence. Ankita cherished him dearly. It was not as simple to go on in such a circumstance. Ankita is a highly sentimental individual. Sushant was an exceptionally kind and intellectual person. Shweta and Rani, Sushant's sisters, still speak with Ankita over the phone. Every few days, Ankita receives a call from her father, KK Singh.
Celebrates the 12th failure of Vidhu Vinod Chopra
In a lengthy post on social media, Anurag Kashyap praised Vidhu Vinod Chopra and his most recent film, 12th Fail.Vidhu Vinod Chopra, a fellow filmmaker, has Anurag Kashyap utterly in awe. Kashyap praised Chopra on social media, saying that the movie 12th Fail had mesmerized him. The Kennedy director added that he has optimism for making wonderful movies because of Chopra, who is 71 years old."Probably the best mainstream film I've seen in 2023," he said at the beginning of his post. "At 71 years old, @vidhuvinodchoprafilms has crafted a masterpiece out of a simple story of an adamant man wanting to be more than what life gives him." He goes and gets what he wants, whatever he pleases.12th Fail: The most recent film by Vikrant Massey has been a huge box office success and has garnered positive reviews from reviewers, trade analysts, and even the biggest names in Bollywood. The excitement surrounding 12th Fail is still going strong even after the movie has been out for more than two months. Notable directors like Rohit Shetty and well-known star Ayushmann Khurrana have already bestowed many commendable awards upon the movie. Anurag Kashyap, a Bollywood director, has expressed his appreciation for Vidhu Vinod Chopra's film on social media. Look at the post that's underneath. See Also - 12th Failed: 10 Images of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma and Shraddha Joshi demonstrate why they are the ideal role models for the Generation Z today.Citing Vidhu's 12th Fail as a ground-breaking accomplishment, Anurag put himself in the company of other filmmakers who might be feeling a little lost. He praised it as the greatest mainstream movie of 2023 and posted the movie's poster along with his commentary on Facebook.The most recent well-known person to commend Vidhu Vinod Chopra for his movie 12th Fail is filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. In a lengthy letter, Anurag recounted meeting Manoj Kumar Sharma, the IPS officer the movie is based on, and expressed his inability to picture his narrative as it is presented in the movie. The movie has actor Vikrant Massey in the prominent role. See also: Rani Mukerji faces backlash for declaring Indian movies to be the best in the world
Chandigarh schools are closed from January 8 to January 20.
Chandigarh closed its schools: Due to the current weather, the UT Chandigarh Director of School Education has extended winter breaks for classrooms up to the eighth grade. The Indian Metrological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Punjab and portions of Haryana. With safety precautions in place, the Delhi government has declared that all students would resume attending in-person courses.The Director of School Education of Chandigarh has ordered that the winter vacation for courses up to eighth grade be prolonged until January 20. It has been suggested that schools offer these classes online to their students. will instead begin on January 20, 2024."As a result of the current unfavorable weather and to protect kids from the intense cold, there won't be any in-person classes for students up to Class VIII at any government, government-aided, or recognized private schools in UT Chandigarh until January 20, 2024. For these subjects, the schools may set up online courses for their pupils," the official announcement stated. The notification goes on to say, "Until January 20, 2024, all Government, Government-Aided, and Recognized Private Schools of UT Chandigarh shall open for students not earlier than 9:30 AM and close no later than 4:00 PM. This applies to Class IX through XII." When setting the schedule for these sessions, the schools must consider the duration of the cold snap, particularly in the early morning and late evening, as well as the time the students need to spend traveling to and from school.In addition to giving school staff a break, the announcement enables schools to modify staff schedules as necessary.The Indian Metrological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Punjab and portions of Haryana for the next 48 to 72 hours due to the ongoing cold wave in northern India.
Because of the cold, Uttar Pradesh extends its school breaks.
According to media reports, the winter break for kids in grades up to eight has been extended by an additional two days because of the local weather. The Gautam Buddh Nagar administration had earlier ordered all Noida and Greater Noida schools to announce breaks for pupils in Class 8 through January 14. The directive was given by Rahul Panwar, the District Basic Education Officer, and it applies to all schools that are approved by the state board, CBSE, ICSE, IB, and other organizations. Because of the frigid weather, the Uttar Pradesh administration has decided to prolong the school holidays by a few more days. In some areas, like Agra and Meerut, the school holidays have been prolonged until January 20, while in Gautam Budh Nagar, Ghaziabad, and Lucknow, they have been extended for an additional two days.Due to heavy fog, poor visibility, and a cold wave in the area, all Gautam Budh Nagar schools, from nursery to standard 8, would be closed until January 16, 2024, according to the department of basic education there. According to media sources, the winter break for Noida pupils up to class 8 has been prolonged until January 16 due to the current weather. But as of right now, no announcement has been made by the authorities. Before, all schools in Noida and Greater Noida were told by the Gautam Buddh Nagar administration to declare holidays for pupils up to Class 8 until January 14."In compliance with the instructions given by District Magistrate Maneesh Kumar Verma in view of the dense fog and extreme cold, all the board (CBSE/ICSE IB, UP Board and others) affiliated schools (from Class nursery to 8) running in the district Gautam Buddh Nagar, will observe holiday till January 14," according to the official announcement. For the next five days, North India is expected to see dense to extremely dense fog, according to the IMD's forecast on Friday. Additionally, it had forecasted three days of cold day to extremely severe cold day wave conditions over the plains of Northwest India, followed by a decrease.No school, including double-shift institutions, is allowed to start courses earlier than nine in the morning, per the instruction. Furthermore, until further instructions are given, schools are not allowed to hold classes past 5 p.m. The winter vacation for classrooms up to the eighth grade in Chandigarh has been extended to January 20, 2024.
PM Modi starts unique 11-day rites and fasting in advance of the dedication of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
The Prime Minister began an unusual 11-day fast last week in anticipation of the pran pratishtha of the Ram Temple. He followed a strict schedule that involved giving up solid meals and only consuming water.On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he would perform a series of rites that are necessary before the statues at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya are dedicated on January 22.On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he would perform a series of rites that are necessary before the statues at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya are dedicated on January 22. He will fast for eleven days in addition to rising at the Brahamamahurata and visiting Panchavati in Nashik, where Lord Ram spent a large portion of his banishment.Modi claimed in an audio message that the consecration had brought forth emotions he had never experienced before. "I am fortunate to be present for this important event as well. During the consecration, I am an instrument of the Lord to represent all of India's people, he declared.According to Modi, people have been waiting a long time for the temple to be built and have asked for their blessings in advance of the opening ceremony.Despite his busy schedule and obligations, Modi pledged to adhere to all the regulations on the day of the inauguration and in the lead-up to it with the rigor required by the scriptures.As per an informed source, he has commenced the 11-day pre-consecration practice of adhering to Yama-Niyam. "In his daily routine, the Prime Minister consistently adheres to the Brahmamuhurta Jagran, Sadhana, and Satvik diet. "The scriptures stipulate that a thorough and elaborate procedure must be followed in order to consecrate a deity's idol. "...certain guidelines that must be adhered to for a few days before to the consecration have been provided. The Prime Minister is committed to building and dedicating the Ram temple in the spirit of spiritual practice since he is a devotee of Ram, the source stated.The prime minister also said prayers on Friday at the Shree Kala Ram Mandir, which is located in Nashik's Panchavati neighbourhood near the banks of the Godavari. According to the scriptures, Lord Ram lived for several years in the Dandakaranya jungle, which is located in the Panchavati district, with Sita and Lakshman. "The land of five banyan trees" is the meaning of the name Panchavati.The prime minister also said prayers on Friday at the Shree Kala Ram Mandir, which is located in Nashik's Panchavati neighbourhood near the banks of the Godavari. According to the scriptures, Lord Ram lived for several years in the Dandakaranya jungle, which is located in the Panchavati district, with Sita and Lakshman. "The land of five banyan trees" is the meaning of the name Panchavati.
Noah became the first Indian to win a Dakar stage.
Harith Noah, an Indian rider, won a stage at the renowned Dakar Rally on Monday, making history as the first Indian to do so.In the Rally 2 class, the German-born Kerala racer, who competes for the Sherco TVS Rally Factory squad, won Stage 8.Despite having a cold, Harith placed 16th overall in Stage 7. However, he set the best in-class time on Monday at the very first checkpoint.After Stage 8, Harith is ranked third in the Rally 2 class and thirteenth overall.Stage 8 (overall standing): P11 (458 km). I felt great after riding, and my illness is also improving. When you do well, I suppose everything seems nice. Lost some time trying to find the path in the second portion, but I was focused on navigation and pushed when it seemed comfortable. "The Dakar is far from over, and tomorrow is another day," Noah wrote on social media.Dakar Rally 2024: At stage 8 of rally 2, Harith Noah achieves a historic triumph. Indian rider Harith Noah became the first person from India to win a stage at the Dakar Rally in 2024 when he won the Rally 2 class's Stage 8.Indian racer Harith Noah has shown a lot of promise in the 2024 Dakar, continuously improving from his Prologue finish of 29th. Harith is now ranked 13th overall following Stage 8 and third in Rally 2. Harith became the first Indian to ever place on the podium at Dakar when he finished third in the Rally 2 class earlier this year in Stage 3. To make matters worse, Harith became the first Indian to win at Dakar today when he won stage 8 in the Rally 2 class.Even though Harith had a cold, she managed to finish 16th in Stage 7. The Sherco TVS Rally Factory rider set a new class record at the first checkpoint of the day after feeling better. The top six riders were all within one minute of one another, indicating that the competition was fierce. Bradley Cox (BAS World KTM Racing Team) had taken the lead by 111 km, but Harith was not far behind. At the 165-kilometer point, Harith regained the lead for the last time, placing him 10th overall and fewer than seven minutes behind Ricky Brabec, the overall stage leader. Subsequently, Harith led his class all the way to the finish line, placing eleventh out of all the bikes in competition, seven minutes and nine seconds behind overall winner KevinHarith, who was born in Germany, is a native of Shoranur, Kerala, and is competing in his fifth Dakar Rally. Harith finished the Dakar season in 2021 in 20th place, better than any Indian rider to have ever competed in the race. The 29-year-old's next two years weren't so good, including a terrifying collision in 2023 that resulted in a fracture of his fifth thoracic vertebrae (T5). However, it appears that he has grown from his errors. Harith won the 2023 TransAnatolia Rally while competing for the Petronas TVS Factory Racing Team. Harith has also been incredibly steady this season, and with four stages remaining, there is still enough time in Dakar for Harith to win a few more titles.
Ankita and Gurjar win senior cross-country championships.
At the one-day 58th National Cross Country Championships held here on Monday, Hemant Gurjar of the Railways and Ankita of the same company became victorious in the men's and women's categories, respectively.The national champion Vidhatri Urs and Mannat Brar, two of the four amateurs competing this week, are scheduled to compete in the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific early in the upcoming month, so this should be a fantastic preparation for them.The fact that Nishna won last week and Mannat finished tied for fourth shows that amateurs are now a serious contender on the professional Tour. PTI Corr AM AM AM.At the one-day 58th National Cross Country Championships conducted here on Monday, Hemant Gurjar of the Railways and Ankita of the same company were victorious in the men's and women's championships, respectively. However, in the men's team event, Services won with 20 points, placing Railways (28) in second place overall.The one-day 58th National Cross Country Championships were conducted here on Monday, and the winners were athletes from the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), who took home the men's and women's titles. In the last meters of the men's 10 km race, Hemraj Gurjar of RSPB overtook his competitor to cross the finish line in 29:30.00. In second place with a timing of 29:35.00 was Puneet from SSCB.Later on, Ravi Gulia of Haryana and Sawan Barwal of Himachal Pradesh engaged in a fierce competition for the bronze medal. But in a time of 29:38.00, Barwal defeated his opponent to take home the bronze. And Gulia came in fourth. With 20 points, the Services team was able to secure the team championship, though. Haryana came in third place with 64 points, followed by Railways in second place with 28 points.As anticipated, Ankita won the gold in the women's 10 km race with a time of 34:36.00. With 16 points in the women's division, Railways were victorious as a team. Maharashtra came in third place with 77 points, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 41 points. Conclusions (all finals): Men's 10km: Sawan Barwal (Himachal Pradesh) 29:38.00, Puneet (SSCB) 29:35.00, and Hemraj Gurjar (Railway Sports Promotion Board) 29:30.00. Services scored 20, Railways scored 28, and Haryana scored 64 points as a team. U-20: 8 km: Rohit Choudhary (Rajasthan) 23:54.00, Naresh Chopra (Rajasthan) 23:46.00, and Shivaji Parashu (Karnataka) 23:42.00 in time. Team: Haryana 54, Maharashtra 52, and Rajasthan 42 points. U18: 6km: Mohit Choudhary (Telangana) 18:18.00, Abhishek (Sikkim) 18:13, and Rohit Binner (Maharashtra) 18:11. U16: 2km: Anil Kumar (Uttar Pradesh) 5:39.00, Amit Kumar Mahto (Jharkhand) 5:42.00, Sachin Rawat (Delhi) 5:37.00.
A Deep fake video featuringSachin Tendulkar becomes viral
Sachin Tendulkar asserts in the widely shared video that his daughter Sara uses an app every day to get money.India's legendary cricket player Sachin Tendulkar is the most recent casualty of deepfake technology. The former Indian batter alerted his fans to a phony video purporting to show him supporting a mobile app. Tendulkar asserts in the widely shared video that his daughter Sara uses the app to make money every day. In response to the video, Tendulkar called attention to the increasing abuse of technology and asked his social media followers to denounce the marketing and the video."These are not real videos. The widespread misuse of technology is unsettling. He shared the video and commented, "Requesting everyone to report videos, ads, & apps like these in large numbers.""Social media sites must be watchful and quick to address concerns. The 50-year-old continued, "They must act quickly to limit the dissemination of false information and deepfakes.Sara Tendulkar Demands Action From Social Media Companies Against Deepfakes Sara Tendulkar, Sachin's 26-year-old daughter, had previously voiced her worries about her deepfakes and urged social media companies to take action against such accounts and videos."Social media is a beautiful place where we can all share our daily activities, pleasures, and sorrows. But the misuse of technology, which distorts the veracity and authenticity of the internet, is unsettling. In a now-deleted post, she said, "I've come across some deepfake photos of myself that are far from reality.""It is evident that several accounts on X (previously Twitter) were made with the intention of impersonating me and misleading people. "I hope X looks into such accounts and suspends them. I do not have an account on X," she continued in her statement."The truth should never be sacrificed for entertainment. Let's promote dialogue that is grounded in reality and trust," Sara said.
At the ITF Womens Open, Shrivalli Rashmikaa is in the second round of qualifying.
Out of the fourteen players, three Indians, including Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty, advanced to the second round of qualification in the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open, which got underway at the KSLTA Stadium in this city on Sunday. In the opening round, the 13th seed defeated a determined Ekaterina Yashina 7-5, 7-6 (5). The other Indians that made it to the final qualifying round were Zeel Desai, ranked 14th, and Vaidehi Chaudhary, ranked 11. On Monday, eight qualifiers who will compete in the main draw, which gets underway on Tuesday, will be revealed. Ekaterina started off well, getting a break in the first game itself, and applying constant pressure on her rival. The players decide to play from the baseline, waiting for their opponent to make a In the second set, both the competitors traded a break apiece in the 5th and 6th games respectively before Ekaterina broke the Indian’s serve in the seventh game and held her serve in the next to lead 5-3. The 22-year-old Rashmikaa took advantage of her opponent's errors to win the following three games and secure a break to lead 6-5 in the tenth game. In order to force a tiebreaker, which might have gone any way, Ekaterina held her serve.
Beginning on January 18, there will be the Bangalore International Grandmasters Open Chess Tournament.
The Bangalore Urban District Chess Association (BUDCA), in conjunction with the government of Karnataka, is all prepared to hold the first edition of the Bangalore International Grandmasters Open Chess Tournament at the Kanteerava Indoor Stadium from January 18 to 26.Over 2000 players and over 40 grandmasters from 20 different countries—among them notable figures like Abhijeet Gupta and Nigel Short—are anticipated to compete in the Garden City, which last played home to a major tournament over 40 years ago.The competition, which will offer ₹50 lakh in prize money, will be divided into three categories, A, B, and C based on the FIDE ratings of the players. There will also be an open Blitz competition on January 22.The first grandmaster from Karnataka, M.S. Thejkumar, was happy to participate in a competition at home. “There is a sharp rise in the number of tournaments in India now,” he said during a media event on Saturday."I truly wanted to compete in a tournament of this caliber when I became the General Manager in 2017, but that goal was never realized. This will significantly benefit the younger population.
Imran Khans party in Pakistan loses its cricket bat electoral symbol
The Imran Khan-led PTI Takes Away "Cricket Bat" Symbol When SC Says Internal Polls Are "Null and Void"The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) intra-party elections were declared unlawful by the Supreme Court of Pakistan late on Saturday night, according to PTI. It ended the contentious discussion over the selection of the famous electoral symbol by stripping the party of the "bat" as an election symbol. The verdict of a two-member bench of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday, which confirmed the PTI party's elections and reinstated the cricket bat as its electoral symbol, was challenged by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).A three-judge panel made up of Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, and Justice Musarrat Hilali heard the ECP's petition and then reserved their decision, which was made public late on Saturday night.In a ruling that was read aloud by the chief justice, the highest court declared that it would "set aside the PHC judgement and restore the ECP judgement," which had declared the PTI's intra-party elections null and void and removed the party's 'bat' insignia. The controversy around the election symbol started on December 22, when the ECP rejected surveys conducted within the party, depriving the party of its electoral emblem for the February 8 election.The Peshawar High Court, which received a petition from the party, suspended the ECP ruling on December 26 with an interim order.On January 3, the high court overturned the order when the election administration challenged the verdict. The PHC further declared that a two-judge bench will hear arguments over the PTI bat emblem. The ECP challenged the tribunal's ruling before the Supreme Court, but the two-member panel decided to reinstate the "bat" as a PTI insignia.The PTI has traditionally used a bat as its insignia, and it is said that stripping the party of this iconic image would require its candidates to run on different signs, which would confuse party members in rural areas on election day.In addition, the PTI would not be able to claim reserved seats in the national and provincial legislatures, which are split into parties according to the proportion of seats won in elections, if they did not have a single emblem. Barrister Khan has expressed concern that the PTI would suffer a significant loss if these seats in the national and provincial assemblies were lost in the absence of a party insignia. PTI's Ali Zafar responded to the Supreme Court's ruling by saying that, although history will decide the outcome, the PTI candidate would have to run without a common symbol right away."The symbol has been removed by the court, but the party remains a registered entity." All of our candidates would run as independents in accordance with our policy, he was cited by PTI in its story. PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Khan claimed that the political rights of the PTI and its supporters had been violated and expressed shock at the decision.
Pongal Exhibitions The Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat Spirit Prime Minister Modi Takes Part in Festivities
Wearing traditional Tamil clothes, which included a black coat and white lungi, PM Modi took part in the rites before speaking to the crowd.At MoS L Murugan's Delhi home, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present as he celebrated Pongal. Wearing traditional Tamil clothes, which included a black coat and white lungi, PM Modi took part in the rites before speaking to the crowd. "The festival of Pongal depicts the emotion of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'... This emotion of unity will give strength to the 'Viksit Bharat' of 2047," he remarked, discussing how Pongal represents the feeling of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'.Moreover, the Prime Minister discussed the Kashi and Shaurastra Tamil Sangamams, where people join with great passion and the feeling of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' is evident.On the occasions of Makar Sankranti and Bihu, PM Modi also sent greetings to the nation, stating, "Today, the nation observed the Lohri festival." I'd want to greet my fellow citizens on these holidays as some are commemorating Makar Sankranti today, while others will celebrate tomorrow. Magh Bihu is also approaching."Afterwards, PM Modi attended the cultural event hosted at MoS Murugan's home.Besides him, the governors of Telangana and Puducherry, Tamilisai Soundararajan, were also visiting MoS Murugan's house. Nirmala Sitharaman, the minister of finance, was also spotted sitting among the spectators.Participating in Pongal celebrations at Union minister of state L Murugan's home in New Delhi, the PM stated that the strongest factor in creating a "Viksit Bharat" by 2047 is the sense of oneness among people.New Delhi: As he sent his best wishes to all residents for the current holiday season, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Sunday that the Pongal celebration embodies the national ideal of "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat."
According to Sitharaman, Indias GDP will reach $30 trillion by 2047, and PHD calls it the most resilient.
According to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, India's GDP would reach $30 trillion by 2047. She added that 919 billion US dollars in foreign direct investment had been received by India in 23 years, up until 2023, and that the nation's economy will reach five trillion dollars by 2028. Of these, nine years' worth of investments accounted for sixty-five percent. Sitharaman also acknowledged Gujarat's role as the nation's growth engine, contributing more than 8% of the GDP. Sitharaman was speaking at the Gandhinagar Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. The PM Gatishakti initiative is becoming recognized as a global standard for seamless and integrated multi-modal connectivity, according to a statement made by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on the same day.At the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, India and the UAE exchanged four memorandums of understanding, according to Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra. These memorandums of understanding concern investment collaboration in food parks, renewable energy, innovative healthcare, and logistics cooperation. Meanwhile, among the top 10 most powerful economies in 2024 and 2025, the Indian economy has been deemed by an industry authority to be the most robust. In a report following its study, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry commended the developments in the Indian economy.Key macroeconomic data, such as GDP growth, export growth, gross national savings, total investments, and the debt-to-GDP ratio, served as the foundation for the industry body's study. According to a press release from Sanjeev Agrawal, President of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the economy is predicted to surpass USD 4 trillion in 2024 and then move to the next orbit in 2025 due to consistent GDP growth rates exceeding 7% over the previous two years and a projected continuation of this trend in the current year as well. According to Agrawal, India is making great progress toward achieving its ambitious growth trajectory. GDP growth is expected to range between 7.4 and 7.5% for the current fiscal year, which ends in March 2024.According to the National Statistics Office's January 5 report, the Indian economy is predicted to expand by 7.3% in the current fiscal year 2023–24, continuing to be the fastest-growing major economy. India's GDP expanded by 8.7% in 2021–22 and 7.2% in 2022–23. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased its growth projection last month by 50 basis points to 7% from an earlier estimate of 6.5%, and the statistical office released its first advance estimates of GDP. Despite the challenges facing the world economy, India's economy is still strong, according to the industry association PHDCCI. "World value networks are being disrupted, inflationary pressures are being generated, and geopolitical conflicts are changing the world. International institutions have acknowledged India's growing geopolitical significance, according to Sanjeev Agrawal. Citing analysts, PHDCCI stated that markets are anticipated to stayAccording to the PHDCCI research, the average inflation trend in 2024 is anticipated to be approximately 4.5%. The Reserve Bank of India is predicted to decrease the repo rate by 100 basis points to reach the level of repo rate at 5.5% by the end 2024. At its December meeting, the RBI Monetary Policy Committee unanimously agreed to retain the current status quo at the 6.5% policy repo rate, marking the fifth consecutive meeting in which this decision was made.
The Sports Ministry has approved Kishore Jena and Mirabai Chanus requests for international training for the Olympics in Paris.
The governing board has also approved plans for wrestlers Ronit Sharma (Greco-Roman), Ashu (Freestyle), and Deepak Punia (Freestyle) to train overseas.Olympic silver medallists Mirabai Chanu from the Tokyo Olympics and Kishore Jena from the Asian Games will train overseas in preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of India (MYAS) announced on Thursday.While Chanu is traveling to St. Louis, Missouri, for training, Jena will be spending 78 days in training on the Gold Coast of Australia. Dr. Aron Horschig will be her regular practitioner, and chief coach Vijay Sharma will go with her."Jena, his coach, and physiotherapist will have their airfare, boarding and lodging expenses covered by MYAS under its Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), along with the cost of using training and massage facilities, medical and local travel expenses, and medical insurance costs, among other expenditures," the Ministry stated in a release.NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry on Thursday approved Asian Games silver medallist javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena's proposal to train in Australia, while also funding Tokyo Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu's month-long rehab training in the US ahead of the Paris Games.
Elections and a more optimistic outlook will result in a successful year for advertising.
Inflation, advertising, AI, and elections will all be significant in 2024. During The Year Ahead 2024, which was held in London last week, Ian Whittaker, media analyst and founder of Liberty Sky Advisors, and Kelly Beaver, CEO of Ipsos UK and Ireland, discussed a number of these trends.wholesome marketing Speaking to delegates who were invited only to the Waldorf Hilton, Whittaker declared that 2024 would be "relatively benign" and that 2023 had been "generally better than expected. " As per Whittaker, the stock markets and tech companies' reduction in adspend was likely influenced by the rising interest rates in the past few years."We are probably going to be in an environment of historically low interest rates, but not where we were with the same level of cheap money," he said, adding that the days of interest rates close to 0% "are gone."Although "stickier than we thought," inflation over the previous 18 months had nevertheless enabled businesses to quickly implement price increases equivalent to nearly a decade's worth, and this trend is expected to continue. He did predict that advertising would "be healthy this year" and that adspend would "continue to come through" provided corporate profitability held steady.More precisely, Whittaker predicted that the subscription VOD market would be "flatlining" in all major markets because it was "hard to see further penetration" and that the tech giants, which he dubbed "the Magnificent Seven" and included Meta and Google, would not have quite as good a year in 2024.Conversely, he anticipated strong performance from retail and broadcast media. Whittaker concluded, saying, "I believe that 2024 will be a good year overall. It will be fairly harmless, and the advertising space will perform admirably.
Shah Rukh Khan and UltraTech Cement launch a new campaign.
Star of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan has teamed up with UltraTech Cement for a brand-new campaign. The campaign tells individual people's stories about their goals and aspirations as well as how infrastructure is facilitating their advancement.The company claimed that the "Banega Toh Badhega India" campaign embodies the idea that infrastructure is supporting India's aspirations. "Our new campaign is an expression of our guiding principles, which provide us with daily inspiration. The company stated, "We at UltraTech see ourselves as enablers of people's progress and nation's development.""Shah Rukh Khan, also known as SRK, is a brilliant representation of India's ascent and ambitions. His path has been one of raising the bar and resetting boundaries. Thus, we think he is a good fit to embody UltraTech's philosophy," the business continued.Khan is featured in the Build and It Will Grow (Banega Toh Badhega) advertising campaign by UltraTech Cement, which debuted on January 15, 2023. The initial commercial features the Aſoka star alongside laborers, students, and the Indian Army engaging in various tasks made possible by infrastructure.Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) is the newest Bollywood celebrity to support cement advertising in India. Khan is featured in the Build and It Will Grow (Banega Toh Badhega) advertising campaign by UltraTech Cement, which debuted on January 15, 2023. In the first commercial, the Indian Army, laborers, and the Aōoka star are depicted engaging in various activities made possible by infrastructure.According to UltraTech Cement, "SRK is a shining example of India's rise and aspirations." His path has been one of raising the bar and setting new boundaries for himself. For this reason, we think he is a good fit to embody UltraTech's philosophy.
To promote transparency and exchange brand experts, the CCPA guidelines
vignesh Shivan, the spouse of Tamil filmmaker and actress Nayanthara, has released the first review of Merry Christmas, escalating anticipation for the movie.The rules will cover all forms of advertising, regardless of form, format, or medium, and will be applicable to all coaching centers, both physical and online.Thirteen coaching institutes received notices from the body for their deceptive advertisements, and nine of them were penalized.The guidelines, according to Nisha Sampath, founder of Bright Angles Consulting, encourage responsible brand building, which will ultimately help the sector."Coaching institutes hold great power and influence and operate as a parallel economy within the education sector. This industry speaks with parents and students who are lower on the social scale but still want to move up the ladder more and more. Additionally, they are becoming more prevalent in smaller towns. Therefore, it's critical that these new customers are not duped, she continued.However, how will these guidelines benefit both consumers and the education sector? "These guidelines will help reduce the miscommunication of schemes and false claims by defaulters," says Amit Relan, co-founder and CEO of mFilterIt. In order to safeguard their brand integrity and prioritize authenticity, advertisers will need to prioritize transparency and accuracy, which will promote an equitable educational environment.He goes on to say that when advertising their coaching institutes, advertisers should be open and honest about their intentions. The strict guidelines will require coaching centers to verify their claims, reveal student outcomes, and refrain from using misleading practices.As a remedy, Goyal believes that since they bear equal responsibility, advertising agencies ought to conduct due diligence before taking on a client. "There is no place for morally or ethically sound guidelines when everything is business." The industry associations only publicly identify and shame defaulters on their website, which is essentially of no consequence. To shout that the advertisement was deceptive, they had to print and announce it in bold in the newspaper, he added.
