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  • Hrithik flexes with Own Your Body in star powered wellness push

    Hrithik flexes with Own Your Body in star powered wellness push

    MUMBAI: When it comes to health, Hrithik Roshan has always been the poster boy for balance, discipline, and a chiselled dose of motivation. Now, the superstar is lending that aura of fitness to Own Your Body (OYB), a progressive nutraceutical brand founded by Rama Krishna Reddy, Ravi Krishna Reddy, and Srinivas Reddy.

    In a move that fuses Bollywood muscle with modern nutrition, OYB has appointed Roshan as its official brand ambassador, hoping his pull among millennials, professionals, and fitness-conscious Indians will make wellness not just aspirational but accessible.

    “Consumers today are more conscious than ever, but often face nutraceutical products that lack transparency or consistency,” said OYB co-founder & CEO Rama Krishna Reddy. “At OYB, we’re filling this gap with safe, natural, and science-backed solutions. Hrithik was the natural choice, his discipline, balanced lifestyle, and mass appeal resonate strongly with our mission.”

    Roshan, never one to shy away from a fitness philosophy, added his own spin: “Health, for me, has always been about balance, discipline, and making small, right choices every day. That’s why I connected with Own Your Body. Together, we want to inspire people to focus on what they put into their body as the first step towards real fitness.”

    OYB’s portfolio already covers the essentials of modern wellness: stress relievers, energy boosters, and daily health supplements made with 100 per cent natural, vegan, and organic ingredients. With no added sugar, gluten, or artificial fillers, the formulations are developed by leading AYUSH scientists and tested in NABL-accredited laboratories, ensuring safety and consistency in an often-crowded market.

    The brand’s offerings are available nationwide through leading e-commerce platforms, quick commerce services, and its own direct-to-consumer website. But the real flex begins now: OYB plans to roll out digital-first campaigns with Roshan and expand into new wellness categories, hoping to become the go-to label for mindful nutrition in India.

    For a brand that urges consumers to Own Your Body, adding Bollywood’s most disciplined body to its corner may just be the winning formula. After all, if Hrithik says wellness starts with what you consume, India is bound to listen.

  • Plates with purpose: ITC Aashirvaad turns Navratri feasts into care acts

    Plates with purpose: ITC Aashirvaad turns Navratri feasts into care acts

    MUMBAI: Food for thought, with a side of care. This Navratri, ITC Aashirvaad Soul Creations has launched ‘Nav creations,’ a festive initiative that transforms everyday vrat meals into acts of kindness.

    At a time when families gather over wholesome vrat thalis and young kanyas are celebrated as symbols of purity, many girls remain outside the festive circle. ‘Nav creations’ steps in to bridge that gap, ensuring each order adds a touch of warmth to lives that might otherwise go unnoticed.

    Here’s how it works, every order from the ‘Nav creations’ menu on Swiggy or Zomato comes with a festive card and a QR code. By uploading proof of purchase, customers earn 100 coins. Once 500 coins are collected, Aashirvaad Soul Creations serves a wholesome Navratri meal to a young kanya. To spread the joy further, contributors also receive a personalised ‘Nav creations’ digital frame to share online.

    The vrat-special menu itself stays true to tradition, prepared without onion or garlic and using only sendha namak. From kuttu paneer pakodas with kali mirch dip, velvety vrat paneer curry, and fluffy sabudana khichdi thalis to soft sabudana parathas and rajgira pooris paired with comforting aloo subzi, each dish brings the festive kitchen to the table.

    Available across Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune until 2 October, the menu is more than convenient festive dining. With ‘Nav creations,’ every plate becomes a prayer, and every order an offering of care.

  • Eye on safety: V-Guard’s Puja film urges vigilance for women’s protection

    Eye on safety: V-Guard’s Puja film urges vigilance for women’s protection

    MUMBAI: Specs appeal with a sting. V-Guard has marked Durga Puja with a stirring campaign that flips fiction into a wake-up call on women’s safety. The electricals major’s new ad film, ‘The third eye,’ opens with a striking concept: futuristic eyewear that scans faces, flags harassers, and alerts the police. As the young protagonist walks the streets, troublemakers are swiftly identified, creating a sense of safety and power.

    But then comes the gut punch. The glasses aren’t real, only the menace is. V-Guard’s message is simple: society must not wait for miracle gadgets to shield women. Instead, each of us must awaken our own “third eye” of awareness to reflect, respect and protect.

    Launched during Durga Puja, the campaign draws a sharp parallel with the goddess herself, worshipped as a symbol of strength and courage, reminds viewers to honour that spirit in every woman, every day.

    “Durga Puja is a timeless reminder that good conquers evil. The real tribute lies in how we protect and respect women around us,” said V-Guard, vp – brand & communication, Nandagopal Nair.

    Directed by Ralph&Das’s, Anil Ralph Thomas, the AI-powered yet human-scripted film was designed to be an eye opener, not a tech fantasy. To widen the message, V-Guard has partnered with Instagram influencers to spark conversations online.

    This festive season, the brand invites everyone to awaken their inner third eye, not through gadgets, but through conscience.

  • Manforce Condoms unveils virtual muse Myra as brand star

    Manforce Condoms unveils virtual muse Myra as brand star

    MUMBAI: Manforce Condoms has swiped right on artificial intelligence, unveiling its new brand ambassador, Myra Kapoor, a computer-generated beauty designed to stir conversations about desire, intimacy and everything in between.

    India’s leading sexual wellness brand under Mankind Pharma has taken a bold leap into the future, introducing Myra through a sultry new television commercial. Far from a stiff avatar, the AI star radiates emotions like passion, love and temptation, aiming to make chats about fantasies feel as natural as pillow talk.

    Myra’s arrival is no gimmick. Born from insights gathered at a leading management institute, she represents a paradigm shift in how brands communicate. Grapes Worldwide, the creative brains behind her, ensured Myra’s charm feels relatable and human, giving her the ability to headline campaigns that ebb and flow with seasons – starting with the monsoon.

    To debut her, Manforce staged a digital face-off called ‘India’s most desirable’ with Filtercopy. The twist? Myra competed against real people and clinched victory through public votes, proof that audiences are ready to embrace AI allure.

    Mankind Pharma, vice chairman and managing director, Rajeev Juneja called the move a “transformative journey” in brand storytelling, promising limitless creative possibilities. Grapes Worldwide, co-founder and global CEO, Shradha Agarwal added that Myra pushes AI beyond automation to deliver meaningful engagement.

    With Myra, Manforce Condoms isn’t just selling protection. It’s selling imagination, sparking fantasies with a pixel-perfect partner who might just be too good to be true.

  • Tech Mahindra Chess League teams up with Google Cloud for Season 3

    Tech Mahindra Chess League teams up with Google Cloud for Season 3

    MUMBAI: The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (GCL), in partnership with FIDE, has joined hands with Google Cloud to serve up real-time player performance analysis for Season 3, turning the ancient game into a modern spectator sport.

    Scheduled for 13–24 December in India, the world’s first franchise-based chess league will now fuse its heritage of strategy with cutting-edge technology. Using Google Cloud’s advanced infrastructure and Tech Mahindra’s AI and ML dashboards, fans can follow real-time insights into every move while broadcasters deliver smarter, more engaging coverage.

    “Each season, we strive to elevate the experience for fans and players by leveraging advanced digital technologies,” said Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, chairperson, Peeyush Dubey. “Our partnership with Google Cloud ensures that Season 3 sets new standards for innovation in global sports.”

    Alongside the live action, fans and partners will also be able to join creative tournaments and interactive fan zones, adding collaboration and innovation to the mix. Multilingual commentary and expanded global broadcasts aim to make this season the most accessible and inclusive yet.

    The league, unique for its mixed-team format where male and female players compete side by side, has already redefined how professional chess is played and viewed. With AI, data analytics and smart broadcasting now in play, Season 3 promises to be not just a contest of kings and queens, but of codes and clouds too.

    Because in this game, it is not only about who makes the winning move, but how millions get to watch it happen in real time.

  • Third Wave Coffee and Smoor stir up sweet brews with Diwali hampers

    Third Wave Coffee and Smoor stir up sweet brews with Diwali hampers

    MUMBAI: This Diwali, it’s sweets meets sips. Third Wave Coffee and luxury chocolate brand Smoor have teamed up to brew a festive pairing of rich coffees, artisanal chocolates and keepsakes in three limited-edition hampers.

    Crafted to capture the spirit of togetherness, the collaboration offers a blend of two rituals at the heart of Indian celebrations: the sweetness of mithai and the warmth of coffee. Priced from Rs 1,299 onwards, the hampers will be available across Third Wave Coffee and Smoor outlets and on Swiggy and Zomato from 25 September.

    The collection features: classic hamper with Vienna roast easy coffee bags, a mug, Smoor’s choco mithai and almond snaps, a diya and greeting card; Indulgence hamper layering Vienna and monsoon malabar roasts with choco mithai, pistachio kunafa bites, a diya, handcrafted mug and tote bag; Luxe hamper starring Ratnagiri specialty single-origin festive blend, a French press, choco mithai, kunafa, artisanal mug, diya and bespoke greeting card.

    “Coffee is more than a beverage, it is a comforting ritual that connects people,” said Third Wave Coffee, CEO, Rajat Luthra. “Pairing it with Smoor’s indulgent chocolates makes these hampers more than gifts, they’re modern experiences.”

    Smoor, CEO, Vimal Sharma added, “Our craft in chocolate paired with their mastery of coffee brings distinct experiences in perfect balance, creating hampers that are thoughtful and truly special.”

    With signature brews, handcrafted treats and festive touches like diyas and cards, the hampers aim to elevate gifting from the conventional to the memorable. Because this Diwali, celebration isn’t just about lights and laddoos: it is about savouring every sip and every bite, brewed and sweetened to perfection.

  • Animeta rolls camera on AI Film Studio to redefine storytelling in digital age

    Animeta rolls camera on AI Film Studio to redefine storytelling in digital age

    MUMBAI: Lights, camera, algorithm. Animeta, the Singapore-based creator tech company, has launched its brand-new vertical, Animeta AI Film Studio, in Mumbai, promising to shake up the way stories are told on screen.

    Billed as a first-of-its-kind hybrid studio, the venture combines human creativity with cutting-edge AI tools to deliver everything from slick promotional clips to full-length films. The aim is to help filmmakers, brands and creators merge original scripts, music and voiceovers with AI-driven visuals that preserve artistic intent while speeding up production.

    The studio is powered by Animeta’s patent-pending AI model and bolstered by its participation in Google Cloud’s startup programme, giving it access to Vertex AI’s veo3 video generation model along with copyright indemnity on content created through the platform.

    “For two decades, I have reimagined storytelling through animation. Now our AI Film Studio is here to push those boundaries further,” said Animeta founder Anish Mehta. “By blending creativity with AI, we are empowering storytellers to scale their vision faster, smarter and with greater confidence.”

    The new division builds on Animeta’s strengths in computer vision, natural language processing, video encoding and large language models. It also draws from the company’s experience producing award-winning influencer-led content for global names like Amazon, Starbucks, L’oréal, Tata Group and Mcdonald’s, powered by its tech platform Animeta Brandstar and a creator network of more than 400,000.

    With this launch, Animeta hopes to give creators a futuristic canvas where imagination meets innovation, ensuring that storytelling not only keeps pace with the digital era but stays one step ahead.

    Because in today’s content-hungry world, the future of film might just be part human, part machine, and all story.

  • Spinny drives cricket fever with winners flying to Dubai for Asia Cup

    Spinny drives cricket fever with winners flying to Dubai for Asia Cup

    MUMBAI: Spinny, India’s full-stack used car platform, has announced three lucky winners who will be jetting off to Dubai to watch Team India in action at the Asia Cup 2025.

    The contest, which ran from 9 to 17 September, gave anyone buying a car on Spinny the chance to win the cricketing trip of a lifetime. On 26 September, the winners will pack their bags and head to Dubai to see India take on Sri Lanka, live from the stands.

    The winners are: Snehal Chaitanya Nadakuduru from Bangalore, who drove home a Kia Sonet; Sarah Shailendra Salve from Mumbai, who picked up a Toyota Glanza; and Raghuveer Chandra Sirivore from Hyderabad, who chose a Volkswagen Virtus.

    As an official global sponsor of the Asia Cup, Spinny’s branding will be seen across stadiums on perimeter boards, backdrops and digital screens. More importantly, the brand says it is about “creating real experiences that matter”, both on and off the pitch.

    Spinny’s brand ambassador, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, continues to be at the heart of its storytelling, symbolising trust and inspiration for millions of fans. Customers and followers can also track the winners’ journeys on Spinny’s social channels, from their new car purchases to their cheers in Dubai.

    “Massive congratulations to all the winners,” said Spinny, senior vice president and business head, Hanish Yadav. “This is where the love for cricket meets the joy of owning your car, and we’re proud to have made that possible.”

    With the Asia Cup set to deliver some of the most exciting cricketing contests in the region, Spinny is not just sponsoring the spectacle but also putting fans in the front seat of the action.

  • Phoenix Marketcity Chennai set to host city’s first-ever ‘Fake Wedding’ gala

    Phoenix Marketcity Chennai set to host city’s first-ever ‘Fake Wedding’ gala

    MUMBAI: Phoenix Marketcity Chennai, the city’s premier lifestyle destination for shopping, dining, and immersive experiences, is set to host ‘Vows & vogue – the wedding gala’ in association with The Sight Media, bringing a never-seen-before ‘fake wedding’ experience to the city inside the lower ground Central Atrium.

    From 26th to 28th September 2025, visitors can step into a three-day extravaganza designed like a real wedding celebration, seamlessly blending fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment under one roof.

    The festivities begin with Shaadi Ki Shuruaat, featuring brand showcases, pop-up stalls, mehendi and nail grooming stations, vibrant dance performances, and the exciting king & queen auditions: a hunt for The Wedding Gala’s ‘Royal Couple’. The second day, ‘Shaadi Wala Sangeet,’ raises the tempo with dhol beats, energetic performances, flower showers, makeovers, beauty workshops, fashion and jewellery showcases, lifestyle pop-ups, and contests with hampers in a festive ethnic atmosphere. The grand finale, Shaam-e-Shaadi, closes the gala with karaoke nights, couple performances, and a dazzling ceremony that captures the extravagance of a wedding.

    With its unique mix of shopping, entertainment, and shaadi-style celebrations, ‘Vows & vogue – The wedding gala’ promises to be a one-of-a-kind wedding-inspired experience for everyone, from bridal shoppers seeking fresh styles to families and friends looking for joyous festive fun.

     

  • Oriana by GRT launches ‘Milena’ collection with ‘Carved not born’ campaign

    Oriana by GRT launches ‘Milena’ collection with ‘Carved not born’ campaign

    MUMBAI: Oriana by GRT has unveiled the ‘Milena Film’, the artistic centrepiece of its new ‘Carved not born’ campaign, conceptualised and created by Schbang. More than just a campaign asset, the film is a bold statement of artistry and intent, celebrating women who carve their own brilliance while spotlighting the craftsmanship of the ‘Milena’ collection.

    Inspired by the timeless elegance of art deco, the Milena collection translates bold geometry and structured sophistication into a visual narrative where jewellery takes centre stage. The story unfolds through movement, projection, and cinematography, creating an experience that is as much about emotion as it is about design.

    At its heart, the ‘Milena’ film reflects the belief that greatness is not inherited but created. This idea comes alive through the interplay of Kalaripayattu, symbolising discipline and strength, and contemporary dance, representing fluidity and freedom. Together, they form a metaphor for today’s Oriana woman, rooted in tradition yet unafraid of modernity, graceful yet powerful, ambitious yet limitless.

    The film pushes the boundaries of jewellery storytelling by blending choreography with AI-generated projections and CGI artistry, elevating jewellery into a larger-than-life protagonist. An original score, fusing Indian classical influences with modern rhythms, heightens the experience and amplifies the story’s sense of power and grace.

    Beyond the film, the campaign extends into digital formats ranging from iphone-shot reels to CGI showcases of craftsmanship and AI-powered creatives, positioning Oriana not just as a jewellery brand but as a cultural voice of modern self-expression.

    “With the Milena campaign, our ambition was to create more than a jewellery campaign, but an evocative story that honours the artistry of the collection and the spirit of the Oriana woman,” said Schbang, associate vice president, Vrinda Bajaj.

    The ‘Milena’ film sets a new benchmark for jewellery campaigns, combining design inspiration, cutting-edge technology, and emotional resonance to reinforce Oriana’s belief that brilliance is not bestowed. It is carved, one choice, one moment, one masterpiece at a time.