Payal Dhare, popularly known as Payal Gaming, one of India’s most influential gaming creators, is set to make her reality television debut with Alliance, Prime Video’s first-ever global daily reality series. Widely recognised as a trailblazer in India’s gaming and creator ecosystem, Payal will enter the competition alongside actress Sabby Suri, representing a new generation...
OS Studios, the global fan experience agency born from gaming culture, today announced the appointment of gaming, esports and live events veteran Ishaan Arya as Country Manager for India. Arya will spearhead the agency’s expansion across newly established hubs in Bengaluru, New Delhi, and Mumbai. OS Studios, a Project Worldwide agency, recently entered the Indian...
As CRED founder Kunal Shah prepares to take on the role of Global CEO of WhatsApp, the leadership transition signals a potentially transformative chapter for one of the world’s most widely used digital platforms. The appointment would see an Indian entrepreneur succeed Will Cathcart at a time when WhatsApp is evolving far beyond its origins...
OpenAI made its strongest push yet into the advertising industry’s inner circle at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, underscoring how seriously it is taking the opportunity to reshape marketing, media and consumer engagement through artificial intelligence. The company sent a large delegation to the annual gathering of global brands, agencies and technology...
NODWIN Gaming, India’s National Team Partner (NTP) for the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026, has officially announced the country’s VALORANT roster for the global nation-based esports competition set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2 to 29, 2026. The Indian contingent will be led by in-game leader (IGL) Sagnik Roy (Hellf) and...
Sony MAX, India’s leading movie channel, proudly announces a landmark celebration honouring 25 years of Aamir Khan Productions — a cinematic journey that has redefined storytelling and inspired generations. For over two decades, Sony MAX has been the home of blockbuster entertainment, iconic stars and unforgettable movie moments. Guided by its “Deewana Bana De” philosophy,...
India’s gaming industry has become one of the world’s largest player markets, but a new generation of developers is working to ensure the country becomes equally known for creating original gaming intellectual property. LVL Zero, India’s first gaming incubator backed by MIXI Global Investments, Nazara Technologies, and Chimera VC, selected 10 startups for its inaugural...
Smartphones have gotten very good at looking the same. Same slab. Same safe finish. Same forgettable back. POVA 8 was designed in direct opposition to all of that. POVA 8 is the latest chapter in POVA’s lineup and the most uncompromising one yet. Anchored by a futuristic cyberpunk design language, a lighting system that actually...
Myntra Beauty expands its International Beauty offering with the launch of Seapuri and Frankly, two premium Korean beauty brands brought to the platform in association with Kindlife. For both brands, Myntra’s unmatched reach to country’s discerning lifestyle customers, tech-led personalised experience and speed of delivery make it the preferred choice for their India debut. This...
Total Media Ventures today announced the strategic expansion of its advertising technology portfolio into India through the launch of Smartifai and Videx, two advanced platforms designed to transform how brands understand, engage, and connect with audiences in an increasingly digital-first world. “This expansion marks a significant milestone in Total Media Ventures’ broader vision of delivering...
