Indian Advertisements
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Starbucks #ItStartsWithYourName: It’s all about selling yet another cup of coffee
Corporations around the world should actually make their workers welfare and safety, happiness and well-being their core concerns.
Radha Khan
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Avoid advertisements for online betting platforms, Centre tells media outlets
Betting and gambling are illegal in most parts of the country, the Union Ministry for Information and Broadcasting said in an advisory.
Scroll Staff
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New ‘Bingo!’ ad mocks Sushant Singh, claim social media users; company dismisses allegations
The ad featured actor Ranveer Singh speaking about algorithms and aliens when asked about his future plans, and did not directly allude to Rajput.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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Actor Pierce Brosnan says Pan Bahar did not tell him about the harmful nature of paan masala
The Delhi State Tobacco Control Cell said the actor had agreed to support the authority in its efforts against advertisements promoting such products.
Scroll Staff
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Delhi government issues notice to Pierce Brosnan over a paan masala advertisement
The health department asked the actor to reply within 10 days or face jail time of two years or a fine of Rs 5,000.
Scroll Staff
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Patanjali ad that calls dark complexion a ‘skin ailment’ was lost in translation, says Ramdev
The yoga guru clarified on Twitter that the company had approved the words ‘skin complications’ in Hindi.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Zomato ad campaign row: Company issues new ad, apologises for offensive content
Social media users had criticised the earlier advertisement as ‘offensive and sexist’.
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Zomato withdraws outdoor advertisement after social media users criticise it as offensive and sexist
The company’s co-founder apologised and said the firm had not intended to offend anyone.
Scroll Staff
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Describing food products as ‘fresh’, ‘natural’ or ‘original’ in advertisements may be restricted
In a draft proposal, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has suggested packaging items without chemicals and preservatives.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Hindu activists attack Jawed Habib’s salon in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao over controversial advertisement
The regional secretary of the Hindu Jagran Manch said they will not allow the establishment to operate.
Scroll Staff
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Case filed against Jawed Habib for ‘insulting religious beliefs’ in an advertisement
An ad for the hair-stylist’s firm had showed Hindu gods getting their hair done at his salon.
Scroll Staff
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#Femvertising: Indian advertisements are slowly trying to overturn sexist notions
India's advertisements not only challenge but also reverse the dominant roles that Indian men assume with the women in their lives.
Michelle Mielly, The Conversation & Nandita Sood Perret, The Conversation
The Field
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis