Entertainment

05 Jul

Asics ropes on Shraddha Kapoor as brand ambassador for India

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, Entertainment, IndiaBusiness, Entertainment, india

ASICS, Japan's global sportswear brand, has appointed Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor as the brand ambassador of India. The brand would like to strengthen its philosophy of 'beautiful mind, healthy body' through the association and create a niche among Indian female fitness enthusiasts. The actor will approve the brand's footwear and women's sports offers. Shraddha Kapoor commented, "I am excited to start this amazing journey with ASICS India. The growing awareness of the significance of physical and mental well-being has made it essential for everyone to prioritize their overall health. I strongly believe that a healthy body nurtures a healthy mind,…

04 Jul

Jio launches JioBharat V2 Phone in India for Rs 999

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, BUSINESS, Entertainment, IndiaEntertainment, india

Reliance Jio has launched its new Jio Bharat Phone, a smart feature phone designed to help India transition to a 4G-only future. The phone is priced at Rs 999 and comes with two new Jio Bharat plans, priced at Rs 123 and Rs 1234. Launched under the company's "2G Mukt Bharat" (2G-Mukt Bharat) vision, the Jio Bharat Phone is a basic-looking but smart feature phone that comes with all the essentials that will help users stay connected, especially in rural parts of India. It has a 1.77-inch display, a 0.3MP camera, a torch, an FM radio, a 3.5mm audio jack,…

04 Jul

Shah Rukh Khan may not renew deal with crisis-hit Byju’s

Priyanka BhowmickBUSINESS, Entertainment, IndiaBusiness, Entertainment, india

According to a media report, the troubled Indian ed-tech start-up Byjus, which many see as an administration crisis, may not renew its approval agreement with Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan when it ends in September. Meanwhile, since the edtech platform is in serious trouble, Shah Rukh Khan's team is also hesitant to continue the relationship with the brand, according to a report, quoting someone familiar with the matter. The actor's association with the edtech platform began in 2017. The Indian edtech start-up signed up the Bollywood actor for an annual remuneration of around Rs 4 crore. This is not the…

24 Jun

Singapore’s Grab slashes 1,000 jobs in biggest round of job cuts since pandemic

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, InternationalBusiness, Entertainment

Singapore's ride-hailing company Grab is cutting about 1,000 jobs, or about 11 percent of its workforce. This is the biggest round of job layoffs by the Southeast Asian tech giant since the pandemic, when it laid off about 360 employees in 2020. Grab CEO Anthony Tan said the layoffs were not a "shortcut to profits" but part of a fundamental shift in the company's operating model and cost structure. He described the decision to lay off around 1,000 employees as a 'painful but necessary step'. In a letter to Grab staff, Tan wrote, “I want to be clear that we…

20 Jun

After Kathmandu, Nepal’s Pokhara bans all Indian films

Priyanka Bhowmickbollywood, Entertainment, IndiaBusiness, Entertainment, india

Ever since its release, Om Raut's film 'Adipurush' has been trolled on social media. The dialogue of this film has created a lot of noise on social media, which has also created controversy. Due to this, the screening of Indian films has been banned in Nepal's capital Kathmandu. Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah passed the order on Sunday. It comes to know that after the release of the movie 'Adipurush' starring Prabhas, the complications started. Because in the dialogue of this movie, Sita is called the daughter of India. Three days ago, the mayor requested the director to remove the dialogue…

20 Jun

Netflix reveals key details of Squid Game Season 2

Priyanka BhowmickEntertainment, IndiaEntertainment, india

The second season of the much-awaited Korean web series 'Squid Game' is coming. After a long wait, Netflix has officially announced the second season of the hugely popular series. A video has been released introducing the stars of the new season. The second season of The Squid Game will be released on Netflix in November. OTT giant Netflix has officially announced the star cast of the series. Lee Jang Jae, Lee Byung Hoo, Wai Ha Joon and Gong Yoo are returning for the second season of Squid Game. Apart from this, 4 new stars are also joining the death game…

19 Jun

Shell India onboards actor Shahid Kapoor as the brand ambassador

Priyanka BhowmickBUSINESS, Business, IndiaBusiness, Entertainment, india

Shell Lubricants India roped on Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor as its brand ambassador. The company also launched its new campaign titled 'Rukna Mushkil Hai', which aims to promote its range of motorcycle oils. According to the company, Kapoor being a motorcycle enthusiast himself, makes him a perfect choice to be the face of the brand in the country, where the manufacturer aims to bank on his following among the youth to grow its consumer base. According to the company, Kapoor being a motorcycle enthusiast himself, makes him a perfect choice to be the face of the brand in the country,…

17 Jun

Prabhas and Kriti Sanon’s mythological drama fails to live up to the expectations

Priyanka BhowmickEntertainment, IndiaEntertainment, india

The controversy that was going on before the release, after watching 'Adipurush', got heated again. The Hindu Sena group filed a petition in the Delhi High Court against the Ramayana-based film directed by Om Raut. In that petition, it has been demanded to stop the exhibition of this film in public. According to Hindu Sena national president Vishnu Gupta, 'Adipurush' has defaced the image of Hindu mythological characters Rama, Ravana, Sita, and Hanuman. So immediately some 'offensive' scenes should be removed from the film. The petition further states, “The manner in which religious characters are depicted in this film is…

16 Jun

Koparo Ropes in Mira Kapoor as Brand Ambassador

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, Entertainment, IndiaBusiness, Entertainment, india

Brand Koparo announced Mira Kapoor as the brand ambassador to promote safe and sustainable cleaning practices to premium households across India. D2C brand Koparo, a leading provider of non-toxic cleaning solutions for modern and premium homes, has announced Mira Kapoor as their brand ambassador. As the brand believes, Mira Kapoor is one of the most trusted voices in the health and wellness segment, a hands-on millennial mom who talks about wellness and is busy with tips for a healthy home environment. As part of this exclusive tie-up, Mira Kapoor will be endorsing Koparo's core products, including their innovative dishwashing liquid…

14 Jun

Dabur onboards Nora Fatehi as brand ambassador

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, BUSINESS, Entertainment, IndiaEntertainment, india

The brand has launched a campaign with the actor which includes a television commercial to promote its newly launched Ayurvedic products. With its new product launch, Dabur is eyeing a significant share in the cooling oil segment that has been dominated by a few players for years. Commenting on the association, Abhishek Jugran, Vice-President-Marketing, Dabur India said in a statement, “We are thrilled to partner with Nora Fatehi, the epitome of cool power and natural beauty, to launch Dabur Cool King, a new cool hair oil. With a unique innovation. Nora will be instrumental in deepening our consumer connect, especially…