Author: Indrani Bose

IPL 2025 to start early: BCCI announces three-year schedule

Jiostar, the joint venture between Reliance Industries and Disney Star, will continue to broadcast the IPL (Image source: @IPL via Twitter)(Image source: @IPL via Twitter)

The 2025 season will kick off on March 14th and conclude on May 25th, featuring 84 matches. The 2026 season will follow a similar format, running from March 15th to May 31st.

The struggles of independent advertising agencies: A sector in crisis

Small and independent agencies do not have the resources or the means to protect their interests against bad practices in the industry and feel the fire need for stronger industry bodies that will represent them and proactively protect their interests. (Image: joshua-hoehne via Unsplash)

As the pressures mount and the barriers to survival grow steeper, the future of small and independent ad agencies hangs in the balance. Lamenting the lack of protection, they seek stronger industry bodies.

SUGAR Cosmetics leverages Unicommerce to boost retail operations

Speaking about the company's Omnichannel vision and partnership with Unicommerce, Jasmin Gohil, Chief Technology Officer of SUGAR Cosmetics, said, “In today’s fast-evolving market, it has become imperative to have omnichannel capabilities to offer excellent customer satisfaction. We are a technologically focused brand, and Unicommerce’s technology has demonstrated impressive results throughout our long-standing partnership. Its omnichannel capabilities will help further strengthen our potential to serve our customers and enhance their shopping experience across all online and offline channels.” (Representative Image: Freestocks via Unsplash)

Integrating all the stores and warehouses on Unicommerce’s centralised platform will allow the brand to offer ship-from-store service to its customers.

What are the Most Trusted Professions in India in 2024? Find out. 

The Apps would considerably enhance the capability of the CCPA in taking suo moto action against dark patterns.

Professions topping the distrust list in India were politicians (31%), cabinet officials/ govt ministers (28%) and clergy/ priests (27%). These were followed by the police (28%), advertising execs (25%), tv news anchors/ readers (25%), govt. employees/ civil servants (24%).

Nykaa’s Falguni Nayar sees India as a growth engine, hints at wellness expansion

Nayar believes that the next decade will witness significant growth in these sectors, particularly in the beauty industry. While physical retail continues to thrive, the advantages of digital platforms remain compelling, and Nykaa is poised to capitalize on both channels to deliver exceptional customer experiences. (Image sourced from LinkedIn)

Falguni Nayar highlighted the immense opportunities presented by India’s burgeoning economy and the increasing consumer demand for high-quality products and services.