Nestlé has announced that Sanjay Bahadur, its Executive Vice President and Head of Group Strategy & Business Development, will retire at the end of December 2025, capping a remarkable career spanning more than four decades. Nestlé CEO Philipp Navratil expressed deep gratitude for Bahadur’s service: “On behalf of everyone at the company … we wish…
Nuuk, the new-age home appliances brand co-founded by Gazal Kalra and Shalabh Gupta, is reshaping the category with a strong design-first philosophy. Instead of prioritising features and pricing alone, the company is focusing on thoughtful aesthetics, user comfort, and seamless functionality—elements often overlooked in traditional appliance manufacturing. Kalra and Gupta believe that modern Indian consumers…
Hockey India has officially unveiled its new campaign, “Big Is Back,” marking the return of the highly anticipated Hero Hockey India League (HHIL) 2025/26 season. The campaign celebrates the scale, energy, and renewed excitement surrounding the league, which is set to make a grand comeback after a long hiatus. Hockey India stated that the campaign…
JioStar has elevated Vishal Kaul to the role of Senior Director and Head of Marketing for the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), according to a recent company announcement. Kaul assumes his new responsibilities after serving as Associate Director, Head of Marketing for PKL under Mashal Sports for more than two years. Backed by a strong background…
Eros Innovation has secured approximately $150 million in a major capital and acquisition round, accelerating its transformation into a $2 billion global AI-media and entertainment platform. The $150 million comprises a $50 million primary investment, led by Plenitude Capital and advised by Greenback Capital at the Dubai International Financial Centre, plus around $100 million in…
Mumbai recently saw the launch of its very first “Protein Tapri,” a quirky pop-up created by Instamart and nutrition influencer FoodPharmer (Revant Himatsingka). The concept — inspired by a trending fitness meme — blended Mumbai’s iconic roadside “tapri” culture with high-protein foods, drawing big crowds, especially on a college campus. Set up at VESIT College,…
Times Network has announced the launch of the Pickleball Now Grand Prix in Delhi, adding a high-profile, lifestyle-sporting event to the city’s calendar. The initiative is part of the network’s broader push to bring pickleball — one of India’s fastest-growing racquet sports — into the mainstream. The Grand Prix is designed to blend competitive pickleball…
Utkalamrita, a fashion brand deeply rooted in Odisha’s rich textile and cultural heritage, made a powerful impression at Bhubaneswar Runway Week Season 10, where it debuted its “Divyachitra Collection” on the ramp. Under the creative direction of Amrita Sabat, the collection offered a contemporary spin on traditional Odia art forms — particularly Pattachitra, a form…
PInfluencer marketing has become one of the biggest power players in India’s wedding season economy, now taking up nearly 20–30% of brand media budgets. With weddings evolving into highly curated, content-driven events, brands across jewellery, fashion, beauty, travel, and gifting are turning to influencers to reach consumers who rely heavily on social media for inspiration….
Naina Parekh’s journey with EUME is a story of instinct, resilience, and a clear vision of what modern travel should feel like. What started as a simple desire to create meaningful, purposeful products has grown into one of India’s most recognized premium travel and lifestyle brands—proving that strong intuition, backed by smart execution, can reshape…
