Author: Delshad Irani

ZEEL’s president of HR and Transformation Animesh Kumar quits

In his resignation letter to MD and CEO Punit Goenka, Kumar said, "It is with a mixture of deep gratitude and profound emotion that I tender my resignation as President HR & Transformation. I have been contemplating this and as we wind down the year end, I think this is the right time for me to move on."

Animesh Kumar’s position will be filled by Dheeraj Jaggi, who has been spearheading Human Resources for the Content SBU. He will assume the role of an acting Chief Human Resources Officer.

Awards vs Effectiveness?: Why creativity needs repositioning

Creativity should not just be about producing striking visuals or clever copy. It should be about creating work that resonates, educates, and drives positive change. This requires a shift in mindset—one that values long-term impact and consumer empowerment over short-term recognition.

Ashish Limaye, CEO and co-founder, Craving Digital Studio Private Limited, examines award-winning work through the lens of its broader purpose.

Balaji’s consolidated revenue at Rs 625 crore; Digital business turns cash positive

Crew staring Kapoor Khan, Tabu & Kriti Sanon released in March which subsequently released on Netflix in May. ‘Dream Girl-2" and ‘Crew’ earned more than 100 crores worldwide at box office.

Balaji Telefilms has been focused on strategic cost rationalizing across business segments, especially the Group’s digital business (ALT Digital).

Airtel rolls out plans for world’s biggest T20 cricket tournament

Airtel’s vice-chairman and managing director, Gopal Vittal, proposed extending the digital consent acquisition (DCA) framework to OTT platforms, enforcing Know Your Customer (KYC) verification for users, and integrating these services into a centralised spam blacklist system.

Offers plans starting at Rs 499 that come loaded with benefits including a three-month subscription to Disney + Hotstar

Google launches kid-safe Fitbit Ace LTE watch

Google worked with leading, independent experts in child psychology, public health, privacy and digital wellbeing to design Fitbit Ace LTE.

Fitbit Ace LTE is a new, first-of-its-kind connected smartwatch that transforms exercise into play and safely helps kids lead more active, independent lives, Google said.

More than 75 games are now available to play directly on YouTube

The new plan allows users to watch most videos ad-free across various content categories like gaming, cooking, comedy, and education, but excludes music videos, Shorts, and background play.

YouTube began its foray into gaming in 2023, offering Playables to YouTube Premium subscribers and marking YouTube’s push into gaming.

Ad tech contributes 9% to Nazara Technologies revenues in FY24

The CEO and joint MD added, "This year, we have arisen successfully between the parent entity and our subsidiaries INR 950 crores of equity capital marking our largest fundraise to date and resulting in a net cash balance of approximately INR 1,450 crores. We took many key initiatives this year."

The company also recently acquired UTP, a casual card game, and NODWIN Gaming has acquired Comic Con India, which is a popular youth IP. In 2024, Nitish Mittersain, CEO and joint MD, said they have taken significant steps to lay a foundation for accelerated growth in coming years.