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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
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What recourse does Canada have under international law after accusing India of assassination?
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Watch: Actor Parineeti Chopra and MP Raghav Chadha’s wedding provides the music video for her song
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How a mysterious diamond trader inspired the first American novel on India
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India at Asian Games, Sept 30, live blog: Men’s squash team win gold; badminton team face Korea
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Why a Bangalore court order suspending ‘Liver Doc’ X account is legally unprecedented
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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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Eco India, Episode 240: In an era of global heating, equitable access to renewable energy is crucial
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Watch: Actor Parineeti Chopra and MP Raghav Chadha’s wedding provides the music video for her song
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Watch: New York streets, homes and metro stations heavily flooded after rain
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Watch: Skydiver makes cereal and eats it too while parachuting to the ground
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Watch: Meta and Ray Ban launch smart glasses with which to search, translate, livestream, and more
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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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‘An espionage thriller is the most juicy genre’: Vishal Bhardwaj on ‘Khufiya’
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‘Choona’ review: An impish caper with memorable characters
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‘Mumbai Diaries’ season 2 trailer: Bombay General Hospital staff deal with a deluge
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‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ review: A spirited cast enlivens a predictable plot
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Watch: Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Animal’ teaser
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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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WPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bangalore appoint Luke Williams as head coach
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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: New Zealand outclass Pakistan, Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka in warm-up
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ISL 2023-24: NorthEast United end losing streak with comprehensive win over Chennayin FC
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India at Asian Games, Sept 30, live blog: Men’s squash team win gold; badminton team face Korea
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India at Asian Games, Sept 30 schedule: Mirabai in action; gold medals available in tennis, squash