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  • Ocean Sharma becomes the first e-sports caster to join IPL 2024

    Ocean Sharma becomes the first e-sports caster to join IPL 2024

    Mumbai: Ocean Sharma, a prominent caster of the country’s e-sports industry, has been appointed as the national presenter for the highly anticipated season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 by Star Sports. This  move marks a historic moment in e-sports and sports broadcasting, as Ocean becomes the first Indian Esports caster to join the world’s premier franchise cricket league.

    Ocean is widely recognised within India’s Esports landscape for his extensive experience and expertise as a caster and game analyst. His notable achievements include casting for official Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) tournaments and global Esports events such as the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2021: League – East, PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2021: Grand Finals, and PUBG Mobile Pro League – South Asia Spring 2022.

    For IPL 2024, Ocean will join hands with the league’s national presenters Mayanti Langer Binny, Jatin Sapru, Tanay Tiwari, Suren Sundaram and more to undertake various responsibilities as an anchor and reporter.

    Expressing his excitement about this groundbreaking role in the IPL, Sharma said, “As a passionate cricket fan, being appointed as the national presenter for IPL 2024 is truly a monumental moment for me. It presents an incredible opportunity to bridge the gap between Esports and mainstream sports in India, and I am honored to be at its forefront. With my experience, I am committed to delivering an unparalleled experience for all viewers and cannot wait to kickstart this innings of my career.”

    Having enjoyed an illustrious career in Esports, this will not be Ocean’s first stint in the country’s sporting landscape as he has previously showcased his casting talent in high-profile tournaments such as Ultimate Kho Kho and Pro Kabaddi League.

    “We are thrilled to see Ocean making strides in India’s sports industry after establishing himself as a notable figure in Esports. His journey is an inspiration for aspiring Esports enthusiasts, showcasing that the sector offers lucrative growth prospects in roles other than being a gamer as well. We are confident that his distinctive presenting skillset will enhance the excitement of IPL viewing for fans nationwide,” said Ocean’s business manager and Phiesi founder Ketan Singhal.

    Ocean’s unique content has established him as a distinguished figure in the Indian video gaming community with his Youtube channel comprising more than 858k subscribers and Instagram handle exceeding 450k followers. His inclusion in the IPL star cast is not only an individual achievement but also signifies a significant step forward in recognizing the growing influence of Esports in mainstream sports.
     

  • ZEE’s MD & CEO streamlines the company’s technology and data vertical

    ZEE’s MD & CEO streamlines the company’s technology and data vertical

    Mumbai: ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEE), has announced the strategic changes in the technology and data vertical, implemented by its MD & CEO, Punit Goenka, under the guidance of the company’s board. The MD & CEO has accepted the resignation of Nitin Mittal.

    Amrit Thomas, responsible for data science, Kishore Krishnamurthy, responsible for engineering, Bhushan Kolleri, responsible for product and Vishal Somani, responsible for enterprise and content technology; on an interim basis, will report into president – digital businesses & platforms Amit Goenka.

    Under the guidance of the board and in line with the strategic approach undertaken by the MD & CEO, significant steps are being implemented to build a new lateral structure that lays a sharper emphasis on accountability and results.

    The steps taken by the MD & CEO are aimed towards achieving a cost-effective structure, optimising the resources, and maintaining a sharp focus on quality, enabling continued success for the long-term growth of the company.

  • News18’s Mega Opinion Poll 2024: NDA to go ‘400 paar’, record mandate for BJP; setback for INDIA bloc

    News18’s Mega Opinion Poll 2024: NDA to go ‘400 paar’, record mandate for BJP; setback for INDIA bloc

    Mumbai: BJP-led NDA is headed for a historic mandate in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and is on course to achieve PM Modi’s “400 paar” target, according to News18’s Mega Opinion Poll.

    According to the opinion poll, India’s biggest such survey, the NDA is set to win 411 seats in the 543-member Lok Sabha with BJP alone clinching a record 350 seats. The remaining NDA constituents, including JD(U) and TDP, will win 61 seats.

    The survey indicates that the BJP-led NDA will sweep the Hindi heartland (with 77 seats in Uttar Pradesh, 28 in Madhya Pradesh, 10 in Chhattisgarh, 38 in Bihar, and 12 in Jharkhand) and Karnataka (25). It will also likely see a sharp rise in numbers in Odisha (13), West Bengal (25), Telangana (8), and Andhra Pradesh (18). The ruling alliance is also likely to bag all 26 seats in PM Modi’s home state Gujarat.

    The NDA is also expected to spring surprises in Tamil Nadu (5) and Kerala (2), the two states where it is working overtime to make its presence felt.

    The opinion poll has predicted that the opposition bloc INDIA, a united front comprising major non-BJP parties including the Congress, will win a combined 105 seats in the lower house. The Congress may end up with just 49, which would be its second-worst performance in Lok Sabha polls after its historic low of 44 in 2014.

    ‘Others’, including the AIADMK, BSP, BRS, BJD, YSRCP, etc, could together net about 27 seats, according to the findings.

    The NDA will collectively secure nearly half of the total votes cast, the opinion poll has predicted.

    State-wise opinion poll results:

    Uttar Pradesh

    The BJP-led NDA is set to sweep the most crucial political state, winning a record 77 out of the 80 seats, according to the opinion poll projections.

    The INDIA alliance comprising Samajwadi Party and Congress will only manage 2 seats while the Mayawati-led BSP, which is contesting on its own, is expected to win just one, the survey said.

    Moreover, according to the projections, NDA is likely to post an impressive vote share of 57 per cent in Uttar Pradesh while the SP-Cong alliance will get 26 per cent of the votes.

    If the predictions hold, this will be BJP’s best performance in UP so far. In 2014, the BJP had won a record 71 seats in UP while its Apna Dal (S) ally had won 2.

    In 2019, the seat share had dropped marginally, with BJP winning 62 seats and Apna Dal (S) winning 2.

    Bihar

    In Bihar, the BJP-JD(U) alliance is projected to bag 38 out of the 40 seats in the state while the INDIA bloc – comprising RJD, Congress and other parties – is expected to win just 2 seats. The forecast is similar to the 2019 results when the NDA won 39 out of the 40 seats in the state.

    The opinion polls show that Nitish Kumar’s re-entry into the NDA fold earlier this year will significantly boost the BJP-led alliance’s prospects in the state. Last time too, BJP and JD(U) fought the Lok Sabha alliance together. However, Nitish later walked out of the NDA alliance and formed a fresh state government with Congress and RJD.

    In terms of vote share, the NDA alliance is projected to bag 58 per cent of the votes while the INDIA bloc will only manage 28 per cent of the votes, according to the opinion poll.

    Tamil Nadu

    In the southern state, the DMK-Congress alliance is expected to win 30 out of the 39 seats – a slight dip from its 2019 performance, the opinion poll has predicted.

    Notably, the BJP, which is still to ally with the state, is expected to win 5 seats, the opinion poll said.

    If the predictions hold, the results will come as a shot in the arm for BJP which is trying hard to expand its base in the south, a region where it has found little luck in the past.

    The DMK-Congress alliance is projected to win 51 per cent of the votes, according to the opinion poll.

    In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the DMK-Congress alliance had swept the general election in Tamil Nadu, winning 38 out of the 39 seats. The AIADMK managed to win just 1.

    Madhya Pradesh

    In the Hindi heartland state, the BJP is predicted to repeat its 2019 performance, winning 28 out of the 29 seats, according to the opinion poll.

    Congress, meanwhile, is expected to win just 1 seat.

    In 2019 too, the BJP won all but 1 seat in the state since the Congress managed to hold on to Chhindwara, the bastion of Kamal Nath, which is currently held by his son Nakul Nath.

    According to the opinion poll, BJP is expected to win 55 per cent of the votes while Congress is likely to get 38 per cent.

    Kerala

    According to the opinion poll, the Congress-led UDF is expected to win 14 out of the 20 seats in Kerala while the ruling LDF is expected to get 4.

    In 2019, UDF registered a landslide victory in Kerala, winning 18 seats while the CM Pinaryi Vijayan-led alliance won just 2.

    The opinion poll projected that INDIA bloc would get 47 per cent of the vote share while LDF would win just over 32 per cent of the votes.

    Punjab

    The opinion poll has thrown up interesting projections in Punjab, which is set to witness a multi-cornered contest.

    Congress, which was ousted from power in 2022, is projected to win 7 out of 13 seats in the state while the BJP-led NDA is expected to bag 3. The AAP, which secured a landslide victory in the state election, is expected to win just 1 seat in a repeat of its 2019 performance, the opinion poll has said.

    SAD, too, is expected to win 2 seats. So far, SAD has not announced an alliance with BJP despite buzz that it may return to the NDA fold.

    In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Congress had won 8 seats in Punjab while the SAD-BJP combine bagged 4.

    BJP clean sweep in Delhi, Haryana and Himachal

    In Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana, the BJP is set for a clean sweep yet again, the opinion poll has predicted.

    According to the opinion poll, the BJP is set to win all 10 seats in Haryana, 7 seats in Delhi and 4 in Himachal Pradesh. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections too, the BJP had swept the three northern states.

    In 2014, the BJP had won all 7 constituencies in Delhi and 4 in Himachal Pradesh. However, in Haryana, it had won 7.

    Notably, the opinion poll had predicted that BJP will clock an impressive vote share of 67 per cent in Himachal Pradesh.

    The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh is already on edge after cross-voting by its MLAs in the recent Rajya Sabha polls.

    Maharashtra

    The opinion poll has predicted yet another sweep for the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP ruling combine in Maharashtra. According to the survey, the NDA will win 41 of the state’s 48 seats while the opposition bloc INDIA will bag just 7.

    In Maharashtra, Congress, Sharad Pawar’s NCP faction and Uddhav Thackerary’s Shiv Sena (UBT) group are the constituents of the INDIA bloc.

    In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, the BJP won 23 of the 48 seats in the state while its then ally Shiv Sena secured 18 seats.

    The NCP won 4 seats while Congress managed to bag just 1.

    Since the previous general election, the political equations in Maharashtra have changed significantly with two major parties witnessing a vertical split.

    Both Shiv Sena and NCP, which were part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government with Congress, have suffered internal split after the rebellion led by chief minister Eknath Shinde and deputy CM Ajit Pawar respectively.

    Shinde and Pawar are now part of the NDA government in the state after the fall of the Uddhav Thackeray led government.

    West Bengal

    The opinion poll has predicted a big jump in BJP’s seat tally in West Bengal and a significant decline for Mamata Banerjee-led TMC.

    According to the projections, the BJP is expected to win 25 out of the 42 seats in the state while TMC is expected to bag 17. The Congress is likely to draw a blank, it said.

    Interestingly, both BJP and TMC are expected to draw even vis-a-vis vote share, each cornering 42 per cent of the votes.

    If the predictions hold true, it will be a major boost for BJP which has emerged as a formidable challenger for TMC in Bengal.

    In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, West Bengal witnessed a tough contest between TMC and BJP.

    The Mamata Banerjee-led party won 22 of the 42 seats in 2019. BJP saw a huge bump in its seat share, winning 18 seats in 2019 compared to just 2 in 2014.

    The Congress managed to win just 2 seats in West Bengal while the CPM-led Left, which was once a dominant political force, drew a blank.

    This year, TMC and Congress are contesting the elections separately after they failed to reach a seat-sharing deal in the state.

    Karnataka

    According to the opinion poll, the NDA is set to repeat its 2019 performance in the key southern state, winning 25 out of the 28 seats in the state.

    The Congress is expected to bag just 3.

    The BJP is contesting the elections this time in alliance with JD(S).

    In Karnataka, the only southern state where BJP holds sway, the saffron party won 25 out of the 28 seats in the previous Lok Sabha polls. The Congress and JD(S), who fought the polls together, managed to win just one seat apiece.

    The results were a big boost for BJP since the party had lost the state to Congress-JD(S) alliance in the 2018 assembly polls.

    It later came to power in Karnataka after the collapse of the Congress-JD(S) government but lost the 2023 elections in May.

    Gujarat

    According to the opinion poll, the BJP is expected to see yet another clean sweep in Gujarat, winning 26/26 seats.

    In the previous two Lok Sabha elections, the BJP completely swept the polls in Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah.

    The saffron party won all 26 seats in both 2014 and 2019, reducing the Congress to zero. The BJP also secured an impressive vote share of 62.2 per cent, nearly twice of Congress’s 32 per cent.

    Andhra Pradesh

    The opinion poll has thrown up interesting projections in Andhra Pradesh, giving the recently formed BJP-TDP-Jana Sena alliance a big boost.

    According to the projections, the BJP-led NDA alliance will win 18 out of the 25 seats in Andhra.

    It said that the Jagan Reddy-led YSR Congress, which won a record mandate in 2019, will bag just 7 seats in 2024.

    BJP, TDP and Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena recently formed an alliance for the Lok Sabha polls. Under the seat-sharing arrangement, TDP will contest 17 seats, BJP 6 and Jana Sena 2.

    In 2019, YSR Congress swept the elections in Andhra Pradesh, winning 22 of the state’s 25 seats.

    Reddy’s party also won the assembly elections that were held along with the Lok Sabha polls.

    The Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP won just 3 seats, a decline of 12 compared to 2014.

    Telangana

    The opinion poll has predicted impressive gains for BJP in Telangana, saying that the party would win 8 out of 17 seats. The ruling Congress in the state is expected to bag 6 while BRS’s seat share will be reduced to just 2, the poll has predicted.

    In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the K Chandrashekar Rao-led TRS had won 9 out of the 17 seats in Telangana while BJP managed to bag 4.

    The Congress and AIMIM won 3 and 1 seats respectively.

    Rajasthan

    According to the opinion poll, the BJP-led NDA is headed for a landslide in Rajasthan yet again, winning all 25 seats in the Hindi heartland state.

    The Congress, which lost the assembly elections last year, will again draw a blank, the opinion poll predicted. It said that BJP and allies will corner 61 per cent of the vote share in the state.

    In the previous general election, the BJP-led NDA had made a clean sweep in the state, winning all 25 seats. It secured an impressive vote share of 59 per cent.

    The Congress drew a blank in Rajasthan for the second time in a row.

    Odisha

    According to the opinion poll, BJP is set to win 13 seats in Odisha while the ruling BJD is projected to bag 8.

    If the predictions hold true, it will be a big shot in the arm for BJP which has been expanding its footprint in the state.

    Odisha saw a tough fight between the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD and BJP in the 2019 elections.

    While the ruling BJD won 12 out of the 20 seats in the state, the BJP improved its seat share tally from just 1 in 2014 to 8 in 2019.

    Moreover, for the 2024 elections, both BJP and BJD are in talks for a possible pre-poll tie-up in the state. If they manage to form an alliance, all 21 seats will fall in NDA’s kitty, according to the opinion poll.

    Assembly elections will be held in Odisha along with the Lok Sabha elections.

    Jharkhand

    According to the opinion poll, the BJP-led NDA is set to repeat its 2019 performance in Jharkhand, winning 12 out of the 14 seats in the state.

    The remaining 2 will be shared by INDIA constituents Congress and JMM.

    In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP-led NDA won 12 of the state’s 14 seats while Congress-JMM won one seat apiece.

    Of the NDA’s share, the BJP won 11 seats while its ally AJSU won 1.

    The state is currently facing political uncertainty after Shibu Soren had to step aside as the chief minister following his arrest in a money laundering case. He was replaced by Champai Soren, who has managed to hold on to power after winning the floor test earlier this year.

    Chhattisgarh

    The opinion poll has predicted that BJP will improve its seat tally in Chhattisgarh to 10 in 2024 from 9 in 2019.

    Last year, the saffron party wrested power from Congress in the tribal-dominated state.

    In 2019 elections, the BJP had posted an impressive performance in the Hindi heartland state, winning 9 out of the 11 seats. The Congress won the remaining 2.

    The saffron party had posted an impressive performance despite losing the assembly elections in Chhattisgarh just a few months before the general election.

    Assam

    According to the opinion poll, the BJP is set to secure a sweep in Assam. It predicted 12 out of 14 seats for the saffron party and none for Congress.

    Regional parties AIUDF and BPF will win the remaining two seats, the opinion poll said.

    During the previous general election, the BJP won 9 out of the 14 seats in the northeastern state while Congress bagged 3. The Badruddin Ajmal-led AIUDF managed to win just 1.

    Uttarakhand

    According to the pre-poll survey, BJP will repeat its clean sweep of 2019 and win all 5 seats in Uttarakhand.

    It said that the saffron party will secure a massive vote share of 62 per cent, better than its 2019 figures.

    In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, BJP won all 5 seats in the hill state. At 61 per cent, its vote share was nearly double that of the Congress.

  • Adidas unveils home and away its for UEFA Euro 2024

    Adidas unveils home and away its for UEFA Euro 2024

    Mumbai: Ahead of UEFA Euro 2024, adidas today unveils the latest series of technical performance kits for seven of its biggest federations. Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Scotland, Spain, and Wales receive reimagined home and away designs – uniting fans and players via celebrations of both traditional and modern identity, as teams compete for the coveted Henri Delaunay Cup.

    Each of the jerseys are built to inspire a sense of pride and belonging, blending traditional elements, with modern style to create something truly new for this next generation of players. Building on the canvas of the jersey – a symbol of hope and unity – the adidas design team focused on delivering something that gives an unexpected, and fresh perspective from what has come before, while remaining respectful and true to their football heritage.

    These concepts are explored in varying ways throughout the collection, including:

    ●    Fresh application of national colours and exploration into new bolder hues – for example, the rarely seen ‘Tricolore’ for Italy’s home and away shirts, and a vibrant never-before seen colour scheme for Germany’s away kit

    ●    Recoding traditional patterns and applying them in fresh ways. This includes a modern interpretation of tartan in the Scotland shirt, and patterns reflecting the carnation – the national flower – which adorn the base of Spain’s home and away kits

    ●    Introducing fresh symbols to traditional federation wear, such as the Belgium away kit which celebrates the nation’s rich art and design culture, specifically cartoonist, Hergé, and the comic character he is famously known for; Tintin. Inspired by Tintin’s iconic outfit, a royal nod is found on the back of the collar with a golden crown that glimmers against a bright blue backdrop

    ●    Across the collection, a blend of dynamic shapes and colours express the jubilation and hope that fans and players share ahead of, and during, a major tournament

    adidas VP- Product and Design Sam Handy said, ‘The national shirt is the visual symbol that binds a nation together, as its team looks to deliver moments for fans that will last a lifetime. With this, the shirt represents so much more than sport – it represents unity, it represents a passion that connects us, and it represents an identity that is celebrated at its highest during an international tournament. We bind this emotion and energy by nodding to the intrinsic DNA of each federation, topped with bold new looks, which fans can wear proudly, both in the stands and on the streets this summer’.”

    Crafted for performance and to provide world class players with the confidence to play under pressure, the lightweight jerseys feature the latest in adidas technology and were created in close collaboration with each federation.

    Each jersey includes either HEAT.RDY technology, optimised to keep players feeling comfortable, or AEROREADY technology, sweat-wicking or absorbent materials that keep players feeling dry. Lighter crests and additional mesh panels are also applied, helping improve airflow and comfort, to help players focus on the game at hand. 

  • Ultimate Table Tennis welcomes SG Sports as Ahmedabad franchise owner

    Ultimate Table Tennis welcomes SG Sports as Ahmedabad franchise owner

    Mumbai: Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) has added an eighth franchise to the league’s roster with the announcement of the SG Sports and Entertainment (SGSE) Pvt. Ltd. -owned unit that will represent the vibrant city of Ahmedabad.

    The franchise-based league, promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), continues to grow as SGSE– a strategic arm of the APL Apollo Group, comes on board after a successful fourth edition in July last year. The team will be known as Ahmedabad SG Pipers.

    “We are delighted to welcome SGSE and the APL Apollo Group to the UTT family. The success of Indian table tennis stars on the international circuit and the popularity of UTT among players and fans has only made the league stronger over the years. UTT is committed to promoting the game of table tennis and this expansion marks an exciting chapter in the league’s growth as it will help us spread the game to a new region,” UTT co-promoters Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani said in a joint comment.

    With multiple Grand Slam champion Mahesh Bhupathi as their CEO, SG Sports and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd focuses on supporting and nurturing sporting talent in the country. The company has already been part of the chess and tennis league, and will now look to contribute to the growth of Indian table tennis with their association with UTT.

    “Ultimate Table Tennis is the premier table tennis competition in the nation and they are able to showcase both homegrown and international talent at the elite level. We at SGSE are excited that we have the opportunity to participate in the growth of the sport. I am sure the presence of our team – Ahmedabad will make the upcoming edition of the league more competitive and entertaining,” said CEO, SGSE Mahesh Bhupathi.

    Ahmedabad SG Pipers will join Jaipur Patriots, who entered the UTT fray in August 2023. The two franchises will make their debuts when the league gets underway for its fifth season later this year. Bengaluru Smashers, Chennai Lions, Dabang Delhi TTC, Goa Challengers, Puneri Paltan Table Tennis and U Mumba TT are the other six teams in the league.

    Launched in 2017 with an aim to revolutionise table tennis in India, UTT brings the world’s top paddlers to India and offers an unparalleled experience not just for the players but also for the fans. The league has witnessed Indian players registering some of the most significant victories of their careers and carrying their confidence onto the international circuit. The Indian team’s historic qualification at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games is a testament to the growth of the sport in the country. India’s men’s and women’s teams recently qualified for the Olympic Games through the world team rankings for the first time since the event was included at the 2008 Olympics.

  • Dangal Family Awards 2024 to celebrate family, relationships, & love with unparalleled interest from advertisers

    Dangal Family Awards 2024 to celebrate family, relationships, & love with unparalleled interest from advertisers

    Mumbai: Dangal TV, is to announce the Dangal Family Awards 2024. This glittering ceremony will be a celebration of the channel’s achievements, its commitment to exceptional content, and collaborations that have made Dangal TV a family favourite across the nation.

    The Dangal Family Awards 2024 promises to recognise DANGAL TV’s success and also create a momentous occasion for the entire Dangal family – its viewers, talented actors, writers, and esteemed production houses. It will be a night full of unforgettable moments and entertainment.

    Enter 10 Television Pvt Ltd managing director Manish Singhal the parent company of DANGAL TV, expressed his feelings about this momentous milestone, saying “The Dangal Family Awards 2024 holds a very special place in the hearts of our entire team and the viewers. We are also elated to welcome Dabur Red BAE Fresh Gel as our presenting Sponsor for the first edition of our awards show. Their commitment and encouragement are powerful testaments to Dangal TV’s unparalleled appeal, history, and scope. Our vision is to create a mutually beneficial ecosystem where quality content succeeds, brands flourish, and audiences are engaged with excellent deliveries.”

    Aside from Dabur Red BAE Fresh Gel as the presenting sponsor, DANGAL Family Awards 2024 flaunts of a prestigious lineup of sponsors, including ThumsUp and Vaidrishi as Co-powered by sponsors, Britannia Good Day, Navratna, Catch Masale and Ujala Supreme as Special partners. These sponsorships are further boosted by Dabur Glucoplus and Sprite as Associate Sponsors, collectively reflecting a dynamic collaboration of industry leaders with Dangal TV.

    The Dangal Family Awards 2024 promises to be a remarkable evening of glamour and entertainment that celebrates family relationships and love as we come together to honour our achievements and embrace the spirit of family that defines Dangal TV.  

    Witness the celebration of family, achievement, and entertainment at the Dangal Family Awards 2024 on 17 March at 07:00 pm only on Dangal TV.

  • National Geographic India premiere new documentary ‘JSW: Architect Of Dreams’

    National Geographic India premiere new documentary ‘JSW: Architect Of Dreams’

    Mumbai: Serving as the backbone of the country’s development, India is currently the second largest producer of crude steel, which has been made possible because of the contribution of the Indian conglomerates. Premiering on 16 March at 7 PM on National Geographic Channel, the documentary titled ‘JSW: Architect Of Dreams’ showcases JSW’s dedication in revolutionizing the industrial landscape and rising to the forefront of global competition with the goal of becoming world’s largest steel manufacturer.

    The documentary highlights the journey of JSW, and its dream fueled solely by a burning desire to achieve a seemingly unattainable goal during a time when people were uncertain about the rapid industrial advancement and what lies ahead. It delves deep into the history of how JSW came into being, capturing the beginnings from a desolate region in Vijayanagar with limited resources and manpower, to a world-renowned steel manufacturer. In addition to highlighting the company’s remarkable achievements in propelling India to the forefront of the steel industry, the documentary also throws light on the many challenges it faced, such as the 2008 financial crisis to a mining ban in 2011. The viewers will also get insights into JSW’s contributions to social welfare, sports, rural transformation of Ballari, art and culture, and the significant role it played in public welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    “At National Geographic, we strive to present compelling stories that educate our audience through thought provoking visual imagery. Through this documentary, we aim to inspire our audiences by spotlighting JSW’s journey of how dreams can be turned into reality through hard work, consistent effort and perseverance. ” said a National Geographic spokesperson.

    “JSW, since its inception has had a vision of becoming the largest single plant manufacturer in the world. We are glad to have a trusted brand like National Geographic capture our story that depicts the will of perseverance and the DNA of accepting a challenge, while galvanizing a team to look at a common goal and to make sure we all strive towards that end” said a JSW spokesperson.

  • Punjab Kings onboards Dream11 as title ]artner for IPL 2024

    Punjab Kings onboards Dream11 as title ]artner for IPL 2024

    Mumbai:  The Indian Premier League franchise Punjab Kings announced that Dream11, the fantasy sports platform with over 200 million users, has been onboarded as the title sponsor for the franchise for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. As part of the agreement between the fantasy sports platform and the franchise, the Dream11 logo will be prominently displayed on the front of the Punjab Kings jerseys during TATA IPL 2024, which kicks off on 23rd March with an encounter against the Delhi Capitals at the New PCA Stadium, Mullanpur.

    KPH Dream Cricket Ltd CEO Satish Menon said, “It is an incredible honour for us to onboard Dream11 as the title partner for the coming edition. They have reinvented the world of sports and fan engagement. Dream11 has been responsible for spreading the game’s reach across different regions of the country through innovative means of fan involvement. We are looking forward to delivering a fantastic experience on and off the field to our fans and the Dream11 user base.”

    Speaking on the association, Dream Sports chief marketing officer Vikrant Mudaliar said, “We are thrilled to elevate our partnership to assume the role of principal sponsor for Punjab Kings. This association will enable Punjab Kings fans and Dream11’s growing user base of over 200 million to have a better-than-ever-before fantasy cricket experience during the upcoming cricket season.”

  • News18 Kannada announces the launch of Mahabharata – The Great Indian Battle of Ballot; a saga of India’s political journey

    News18 Kannada announces the launch of Mahabharata – The Great Indian Battle of Ballot; a saga of India’s political journey

    Mumbai:  News18 Kannada proudly announces the launch of its latest ground-breaking series, ‘Mahabharata – The Great Indian Battle of Ballot’. This engaging program dives deep into India’s political landscape, re-counting the epic journey of the Indian election process from 1951 to 2024. The series will premiere on News18 Kannada on the 16 and 17 March 2024 at 9:30 PM. The viewers will be able to see this fascinating exploration of India’s democratic evolution.

    News18 Kannada Mahabharata digs into the details of the Great Indian Ballot, from its inception in 1951 until the present day. Through extensive research and expert analysis, viewers will witness the rise and fall of political parties, winning strategies, and the dynamics of mandates over seven decades.

    News18 Kannada editor Hariprasad will host this intriguing journey, offering insightful commentary and historical context to help understand the complexities of India’s electoral saga.

  • FreeWheel forge dynamic partnership to accelerate growth of CTV Solutions in India

    FreeWheel forge dynamic partnership to accelerate growth of CTV Solutions in India

    Mumbai: FreeWheel, a Comcast company and the global technology platform for the television advertising industry, has solidified a strategic partnership with CereOne, one of India’s leading digital media companies, as it seeks to accelerate its presence on the Indian market. As part of this collaboration, FreeWheel will provide CereOne with access to its digital full stack, facilitating seamless onboarding of online video and Connected TV inventory across India’s burgeoning premium video media landscape.

    CereOne has, in the last few years, extended its offerings from native-only ads to content marketing, digital out-of-home and premium video. FreeWheel’s digital full stack will offer CereOne unified and holistic decisioning on how to monetize content, curate audiences and ensure brand safety.

    “We’re excited to continue to grow into the complex but opportunity-rich Indian premium video market. Adoption of connected devices has grown significantly in the last couple of years in the region. This rapid growth coupled with the rise of international sport events on streaming is bringing exciting new opportunities for media owners to tap into global ad spend,” said Alvin Tan, commercial director, APAC at FreeWheel. “CereOne has a robust regional supply and demand network and we look forward to working with them as they launch their CTV ad offering and augment brand interactions.”

    Welcoming the new partnership with FreeWheel, CereOne Media director Deepak Karnani commented, “Aligned with our ambitious expansion strategies, our collaboration with FreeWheel empowers us to meet the growing demand for video ads and CTV in India. This partnership not only bolsters our offerings but also grants our clientele access to the cutting-edge technology that FreeWheel is renowned for worldwide.”

    CereOne Media co-founder Harish Patil, highlighted the significance of the partnership with FreeWheel. “Our partnership with FreeWheel and the support of its digital full stack will optimize and consolidate our bouquet of services as we strengthen our CTV offerings in the region,” said Patil.