A retrospective on pre-Netflix India, marking how the OTT streaming giant killed the agony of the buffering bar 10 years ago. It was the era before Netflix, but high schoolers in Mumbai were no different then than they are now. The colours of our uniforms may have divided us into different houses, but we were...
Author: Amit
Gemini adds ‘Personal Intelligence’ to enable app-based personalisation
Announced on January 14, 2026, the feature is launching in beta in the US. Google has introduced Personal Intelligence for Gemini, a new feature that allows users to personalise the AI assistant by connecting select Google apps. Announced on January 14, 2026, the feature is launching in beta in the US. With Personal Intelligence, users can link...
Publicis Groupe to launch Publicis Digital Experience(PDX) in India
PDX India will be led by Amaresh Godbole as chief executive officer, who will also take on the role of chief – AI Experiences & Solutions, Publicis Groupe India. Publicis Groupe India has announced the launch of Publicis Digital Experience (PDX), a unified, client-led offering that addresses the most critical middle-funnel and after-funnel priorities of...
Meta plans subscription trials for Instagram, Facebook & WhatsApp
According to reports, the subscriptions will offer additional features, including AI tools, while the core services on the platforms will continue to be available for free. Meta is set to trial premium subscription offerings across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp in the coming months, marking its latest move to test paid services across its social platforms....
H&M brings immersive cultural experience to Lollapalooza India 2026
H&M returned to Lollapalooza India 2026 on 24 and 25 January in Mumbai with a bold festival presence. In true H&M spirit, the immersive brand experience brought together fashion, beauty, music, and self-expression. At the heart of H&M’s festival presence was the H&M Beautyverse, an immersive, high-energy space dedicated to all things H&M Beauty. Featuring a...
Maruti Suzuki Q3 FY26 profit rises to ₹36,593 crore despite labour code impact
Maruti Suzuki India Limited reported a solid performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, with profit after tax rising to ₹36,593 crore, up from ₹33,028 crore in the same period last year, as per its unaudited financial results approved by the board on January 28, 2026. Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at...
CeraVe launches ‘Derm on-the-Go’ to expand access to skin health services
CeraVe, developed by dermatologists and the #1 Dermatologist recommended skincare brand in the US, has introduced a ‘Derm On-The-Go’ initiative with an aim to make science-backed skincare expertise accessible to Indian consumers, starting with college students. Through one-on-one consultations with over 100+ dermatologists, interactive on-campus activations, and digital engagements in high-density areas across Mumbai,...
EU moves to clarify Google’s DMA duties on Android and search data
The European Commission has launched two formal specification proceedings to clarify how Google must meet its obligations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), particularly in relation to Android interoperability and access to search data. The move is intended to provide Google with clearer guidance on compliance while ensuring fair competition in the digital market. According...
Dabur Red’s Republic Day film celebrates instinctive courage in ‘Desh Ke Bacche, Desh Ke Sachche Laal’
This Republic Day, Dabur Red Toothpaste presents a film that looks beyond symbolic patriotism to honour courage in its most instinctive and human form — moments when ordinary individuals act with extraordinary selflessness. Titled ‘Desh Ke Bacche, Desh Ke Sachche Laal’, the film brings together real stories of children who have received the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (President’s Bravery Award) for...
Gerety Awards announces 2026 executive Jury Cities and Presidents, opens entries
The Gerety Awards has officially announced the global cities that will host its 2026 Executive Jury sessions, along with the distinguished Jury Presidents who will lead them. The announcement also marks the opening of entries for the 2026 edition of the awards. Executive Jury sessions will be held across 15 major creative hubs worldwide, including...









