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Know who is the inspiration of Viacom18 Studios’ Ajit Andhare

Elon Musk for his sheer audacity of dreaming unabashedly and then making those impossible dreams come true, says Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom18 Studios.




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Amazon and Flipkart are taking fashion beyond metros

Ujjwal Chaudhry, director, RedSeer Consulting, says, “Metro consumers buy more branded products, but the same value proposition would not be as attractive to a tier II consumer.”




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Selling sentiments: Does nostalgia help relaunch brands?

Mahindra Group brought back its Jawa motorcycles last year; Campa Cola is keen on making a return; and HUL’s Liril has attempted many relaunches




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Indian marketers slower in employing brand safety: John Montgomery, EVP-Global Brand Safety, GroupM

GroupM’s John Montgomery tells Sonam Saini that while marketers are more cognizant of ad frauds, much more needs to be done to ensure brand safety.




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In the news: Taboola and Outgrain announce merger

Digital advertising platforms Taboola and Outbrain have entered into an agreement to merge, in order to provide enhanced advertising efficacy and reach marketers worldwide.




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With auto sector in slump and economy in slowdown, is it all gloom this festive season?

Consumers are looking at spending cautiously, but they have not stopped their purchases.




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Social media: Why brands are telling ‘Stories’

Short-lived content is the new go-to strategy for brands to engage with consumers and turn them into content creators




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After hours: Naveen Anand, Senior Director, Marketing, Oriflame South Asia

I am very organised; my entire day is well planned. After a quick short walk in the morning, I reach office by 8.30 am. I like to review what I wish to accomplish at the beginning of my day and schedule all the meetings beforehand.




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BBlunt is different because we understand Indian hair: Anirban Banerjee, Head, global innovation

We will look at geographical expansion for our salons; but for products, we aim to expand within India at the moment.




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Mobile handsets: Nokia’s smartphone troubles

While Nokia phones are sold on both Amazon and Flipkart, the company stays out of flash sales — a strategy that has become a staple for brands like Xiaomi and OnePlus




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Employees as brand advocates is an untapped marketing tool

A new phrase in marketing which started in the US a few years back is now catching on in India as well.




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BIG FM CEO Abraham Thomas shares his wanderlust, life’s inspiration and favourite movie

The Godfather, of course. It is a cult classic. Another movie that I would like to watch again is Andhadhun for its unpredictable storyline and performances.




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Speaking local: Brands tapping regional influencers for higher engagement

Brands are tapping regional influencers for higher engagement.




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Brands say ‘no’ to plastic, amble towards sustainable packaging and products

A look at how some companies in India are ambling towards sustainable packaging and products.




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Content has become central to a brand’s marketing activities

Any brand, in order to become stronger, has to constantly connect with its consumers. The entire theory of stimulus-response works on the principle of brands sending a stimulus for consumers to respond.




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Hard for brands to stay ahead of the consumer: Diana Cawley, CEO- APAC, Geometry Global | Interview

Geometry Global, WPP group’s shopper marketing and brand activation agency, is working towards devising communication that fits the non-linear, omnichannel shopping behaviour of consumers.




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With HBO Max, Apple TV+ and Disney+, will the OTT landscape really change much?

In India, however, this is not likely to be a separate offering — Disney titles are being made available on the homegrown Hotstar, with no change in subscription plans, as of now.




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How brands are riding the influencers wave

According to a study by Broadcast Audience Research Council India and Nielsen India, there has been a 44% increase in time spent on social media in the week of March 28 - April 3 over a sample pre-covid period in January and February.




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Ed-tech platforms cash in on pandemic; posts surge in users and time spent

As per a report by BARC India and Nielsen, there has been a 30% increase in the time spent on education apps on smartphones since the lockdown




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NIKKOR-The Thousand and One Nights (Tale 72)has been released




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Nikon releases the fast, ultra-wide-angle prime NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S, and the high-power zoom NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR




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Announcement of Capital and Business Alliance with XTIA Ltd.




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Court Seeks Government Reply Over Challenge to Mandatory Aarogya Setu App

"Such coercive and forcible extraction of personal information from an individual is unheard of in a democratic and republic setup and it is attribute of a dictatorial system," the petition said.




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Can the Mi 10 Help Xiaomi Be Seen as a Premium Brand in India?

Xiaomi's low-cost Redmi models dominate the budget market, but that could hurt the Mi 10 5G, priced starting at Rs. 49,999




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US Rule May Allow Huawei and US Firms to Work Together on 5G Standards

The US Department of Commerce is close to signing off on a new rule that would allow US companies to work with China's Huawei Technologies on setting standards for next generation 5G networks, people...




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A new article, "Contributing to food safety and security" has been added to "Stories".



  • Technology & Design

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News:Changes of Directors, Officers and Assignment (PDF:344KB)




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News:Notice Regarding the Status and Conclusion of Repurchase of Shares of Common Stock, and Cancellation of Treasury Stock




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Imaging Products:NIKKOR-The Thousand and One Nights (Tale 73)has been released




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Technology & Design:New articles, "Alignment Station" and "Non-Contact Large-Volume Inspection System" have been added to "Product Technology".



  • Technology & Design

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Corporate Information:The story of Trustworthiness and Creativity behind the photo: “One Photo, One Story” has been added.




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The context, theme and impact of Keshavananda Bharati Case

Kesavananda Bharati V. state of Kerala that outlined the basic structure doctrine of the constitution. The judgment was delivered by the largest SC bench so far i.e. 13 judges.




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Understanding the Concept of Child Custody

INTRODUCTIONWhile dealing with the question of child custody laws in India sometimes it comes on my path to choose between what way or law we choose to pursue the case, sometimes we go with the regular law that is Guardian and Ward Act or sometimes w




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A look at how Kesavananda Bharti saved the Indian constitution

A look at how Kesavananda Bharti saved the Indian constitution




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What Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor left behind for the lawyers and people to learn?

What Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor left behind for the lawyers and people to learn?




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ESIC and EPF relief scheme guidelines 2020 due to COVID19

ESIC & EPF relief scheme guidelines 2020 due to COVID19




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Welfare measures issued during COVID -19 Pandemic: A Great Government Initiative or an Unnecessary Burden on Employers in India?

Welfare measures issued during COVID -19 Pandemic: A Great Government Initiative or an Unnecessary Burden on Employers in India?




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Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar arrives at Sonia Gandhi's residence in Delhi

Amid the stalemate over government formation in Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar is likely arrive here on Monday to meet Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi.<br /><br />The leaders of the two allies are expected to discuss the unfolding political situation in Maharashtra. They may clarify their




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Madhav Godbole's revelations on Ram Mandir led to political stir

Madhav Godbole's statement has caused a political stir. He said, "Rajiv Gandhi went to the extent of opening locks of Babri Masjid." This statement is in his book which has talked about Ram Mandir and Babri Masjid dispute in a detailed manner.




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SC pulls up states over smog and severe air pollution

The Supreme Court came down hard on Centre and states over the issue of pollution in the national capital. Citing examples of developed nations, the Court questioned why Delhi is choking every year. "Delhi is choking every year and we are not able to do anything.Every year this is




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BCCI To Form Ad-Hoc Body To Run Delhi And Districts Cricket Association

The BCCI has already stopped DDCA's annual grant and there has been a discussion to put an ad-hoc body in place during a teleconference between Apex Council members a couple of days back.




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Here come COVID-19 tracing apps - and privacy trade-offs

As governments around the world consider how to monitor new coronavirus outbreaks while reopening their societies, many are starting to bet on smartphone apps to help stanch the pandemic.




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SBI Cards And Payment Services Profit Drops 66% In March Quarter

SBI Cards and Payment Services on Friday posted a 66 per cent fall in net profit at Rs 84 crore for the quarter ended March 31




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Move Over Regular Sandwich, Try This Crispy Bombay Toasty For Breakfast Instead

The Bombay toasty is a special sandwich sold on the streets of Bombay which is made with lots of fresh vegetables, mint chutney and butter.



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Cooking Tips: Prepare This Quick And Easy Bengali-Style Bhaat Bhaja With Leftover Rice In A Busy Day

Bhaat literally means rice and bhaja means fry; bhaat bhaja is the home-style fried rice among Bengalis. This recipe needs almost nothing for preparation; tastes best with leftover rice.



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Sonam Kapoor Got Three Cakes And Lots Of Baked Goodies For Her Marriage Anniversary

Sonam, who is currently in Delhi with her husband and in-laws, has been posting pictures of the arrangements of the intimate celebration at the Ahuja household.



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7 No-Flour Desserts To Try During Lockdown When You're Done With Maida, Sooji And Atta

Since, baking flours are flying off the shelves of grocery stores, we thought of saving some flour for our kitchen stock, and dug out these desert recipes that can be tried without using any kind of...



  • Food & Drinks

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Missing Flights And Flight Food? So Are These People Who Are Ordering Flight Food Home

Some frequent flyers are missing travelling by planes so much that they are ordering flight food trays at home to reminisce and relive the same old flight-like experience.




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This Luscious Almond And Spinach Smoothie Packs An Aromatic Surprise

If you are finding those toasts, butter and half fried eggs a tad too monotonous, you can think of adding this delicious smoothie to the fare.




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Once Again, Inside Sonam And Anand's Wedding In Pics And Videos

"May you be blessed with all the love and happiness, just as we feel blessed to have you in our lives!" Anil Kapoor wrote for Sonam and Anand