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The last time I did an India at 9 debate on CNN IBN on June 2, 2014, Vinod Mehta was on the panel. As the debate...
BCCI elections are always overhyped. Sometimes the hype even crosses the level of Lok Sabha and Assembly Elections. It is impossible to make out who is...
Every January brings along flood of predictions to guide us through the trends that will shape businesses in the coming year. With us already in...
Having played for Bengal in my teens and waking up at 3 am just to listen to the commentary of West Indies playing India, I can...
If general election was swept by the Modi wave, Delhi assembly election certainly witnessed a Kejriwal hurricane. The Modi juggernaut has been bamboozled as his Bharatiya...
2015 is bright and action time for delivery over the 2014 euphoria of India on the world stage, sentiments of economic revival and investments worth $43...
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has undertaken key initiatives in the different sectors aimed at enhancing the outreach of policies and programmes across platforms....
2014 has been an interesting year for the Hindi movie genre. The Hindi movie genre holds about 17 per cent of the total TV viewing...
Digital media has metamorphosed the whole advertisement industry, creating constant ripples in the market. Advertisers have started employing digital media to fulfill all their advertising needs...
As 2014 comes to an end and as the media and entertainment industry bids adieu to the year, company executives are leaving no stone unturned when...
The year 2014 has been better than the previous year, in terms of the share of numbers for all direct to home (DTH) players. Subscriber additions...
The year 2014 may have seen a few new leagues coming up but cricket very clearly rules the roost both from an on ground and on...
2014 has been the most exciting and an eventful year for us in the Media and Distribution Industry. The phrase “There is never a dull moment”...
Since 1995, Doordarshan has been trying to build bridges of communication with Indians living abroad and also to showcase its diverse culture, values and rich heritage...
Cinema is at its best when it surprises, changes paradigms, pushes the envelope and sets new trends. The year that was, saw new trends being set,...
The year 2014 has been a challenging one for some sectors of the economy and a time of hope for others with the coming of the...
The music industry has had a lot to celebrate this year. If we look at Sony Mix, I am happy to say that we have set...
2014 was a fantastic year for Big Magic as we expanded reach and launched as a national entertainment channel positioned as the one stop destination for...
It’s been a year of tremendous growth for the digital industry. Digital advertising spends have increased significantly. And while we’ve been talking about mobile as the...
2014 was an interesting year. It started with a great deal of promise but at the end there is a feeling of unfulfillment too. What started...
You must have noticed #AlexFromTarget or #IceBucketChallenge being the runaway success of 2014 on social media, both originating in America. India also has its share of...
2014 was a year of change and evolution for Zee TV. The game is not over yet, I think we are still evolving everyday and so...
2014 was a new era in the rise of mobile, content marketing and big data for many businesses. Right in its embryonic stage, mobile has irrevocably...
The news industry has taken a full circle – from providing welfare information to entertainment to astrology to cricket to sensationalism and now almost pure news...
From a media perspective 2013 was the year of the perfect storm and something tells me that there is lots waiting to unfold in 2015. Was...
E-commerce industry’s success stories and reliability are the key factors determining its popularity. Customers have gained a new edge of convenience with products and services available...
In today’s fast-paced world where everything is available at the click of a button, does one remember the good old days when wanting and waiting went...
It is always exciting to be in Delhi, to catch up with the latest political news and see a city that changes every time you visit....
How many of us actually watch small films? Films that perhaps don’t have the big star cast or the big directors. Maybe there are films that...
When the BJP government was last in power with Ms Swaraj at the helm of the MIB, the digitisation process was first mooted in its original...
The current scenario in India is not very viable to allow for reference interconnect offer (RIO) to take off. No broadcaster would want to be on...
My 10 takeaways from Maharashta Assembly election: 1) The just concluded 2014 Assembly Elections in Maharashtra will go down as a historic development in the...
During the 13th episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati season seven, contestant Sumeet Kumar Sinha was asked: ‘Which team won the first Durand Cup football tournament in...
All of us know that as Diwali is nearing there is always a debate; should I gift Chocolates or mithai at home, to my friends and...
To quell the raging Rajdeep reaction, it seems PM Modi moved swiftly by getting a story out that emissary Adani called to say sorry! While its...
Get this straight, marketing team or agencies don’t make brands but your customers do. We live in a world driven by digital age and apparently breaking...
Pink is the new colour of Kabaddi. The colour, associated with sensitivity, tenderness and femininity is definitely in stark contrast to the indigenous game which has...
Seldom have government ventures succeeded in democratic India for variety of beliefs and prejudices. Inherent security has ensured complacency in government servants with invisible accountability resulting...
At a party I attended recently, a woman narrated how at her job interview she was asked if she was planning to get married soon. The...
The world’s biggest media conglomerate, which shapes the advertising and marketing of brands globally, has good news for marketing companies even though some nations are going...
Life insurance is one of the most important segments of the financial services industry and has contributed immensely to boost various sectors in the economy through...
A few days ago former radio jock and friend Vasanthi Hariprakash mentioned on her Facebook page that Radio City Bangalore (Bengaluru), that private FM radio in...
The new government’s overall inclination towards development brings with it great optimism about the new Budget (2014) for me – not just as the head of...
If you tell your kid that ‘A is for Apple’…your kid will inform you about how Steve Jobs created Apple and how Newton saw the apple...
FIFA being a marquee event that happens once in four years is certainly growing in India in terms of both viewership and fan following. The non-followers...
MUMBAI: Hindustan Times is back with its ‘NO TV Day’ initiative. The campaign in its third year, now invites Mumbaikars (who, according to them, are the only...
GOA: It is myth that in GoaFest it is only the glamorous agencies which participate. Over the last two years, it can be noted that many...
GOA: Contrary to popular perception, GoaFest is not just about beer, beach and a break from deadlines. Barely my second year at the fest and...
Retailers and many other companies in India have been struggling with loyalty programmes as consumers have remained cold to the concept which was introduced a decade...
I will begin by taking a cue from a catchphrase Mr. Modi used frequently in his stump speeches through the electioneering. “More Governance. Less Government.” ...
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul...
MUMBAI: For decades, creative storytelling has been the cornerstone of brand communication. The “big idea” amplified through catchy jingles, striking...
MUMBAI: Zepto has elevated Ahmad Muneeb to vice president – HR centre of excellence, placing him at the helm of...
MUMBAI: When the applause gets louder than the dialogue, you know the fans have taken over. That was the unmistakable...
MUMBAI: As audiences spread across TV, OTT, and short-form platforms, deciding what gets greenlit has become more strategic than ever....
MUMBAI: Jacques Barreau has spent two decades helping Hollywood speak the world’s languages. From The Lord of the Rings to...
INDIA: Dell Technologies is doubling down on artificial intelligence in marketing. The company has elevated Aishwarya Sudhakar to director of...
GURUGRAM: Adidas has appointed Gaurav Pathak as director of key and field accounts, bringing back an executive who began his...
MUMBAI: Myntra has stitched a new thread into its leadership fabric, appointing seasoned technologist Pramod Adiddam as chief technology officer....
A wave of panic swept through Delhi and Mumbai over the past week as viral social media posts claimed a...
MUMBAI: India’s blind women’s cricket team emerged as the standout honouree at the fourth edition of the Zee Samvad with...
MUMBAI: The FMCG arm of Reliance Industries has acquired a majority stake in Australia-based Goodness Group Global, marking its entry...
WASHINGTON: At OpenAI, the fight was not about artificial intelligence going rogue—it was about who got the GPUs.An internal email...
MUMBAI: Zomato, India’s dual-headed monster of food delivery and quick commerce, is marching towards profitability at a clip that puts...
INDIA: From almonds to alcohol, American imports are about to get easier on the Indian wallet. India and the United...
