Meta considers introducing ad-free plan in India in 2024

Facebook daily active users were 2.11 billion on average for December 2023, an increase of 6 percent YoY and monthly active users (MAUs) were 3.07 billion as of December 31, 2023, an increase of 3 percent YoY. (Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

This consideration is followed after discussions to initiate a similar plan in the European Union (EU) to arrange in line privacy regulations there.

Zomato’s Deepinder Goyal joins Shark Tank India; Full list of Sharks

The episode featuring two young Kashmiri entrepreneurs, Saad and Hamad was aired on January 30, 2024.(Image sourced from @sharktank.india via Instagram)

“All growth comes from discomfort. I am here to learn, step outside my comfort zone, and add my two special cents to something crazy. This is turning out to be a weekend well spent outside of Zomato,” Zomato’s CEO Deepinder Goyal wrote on Twitter.

How new-age gaming developers are transforming player experience

The representation letter to the Prime Minister’s Office and to the office of the Minister of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) was signed by 70 companies from the Indian video games and esports industry.

Now backed with more resources and a massive audience, game developers are ready to capitalize on the skyrocketing demand for more immersive gaming.

Rise in demand for homestays during Cricket World Cup

Homestays, traditionally favored in leisure destinations, are currently enjoying strong interest across all cities hosting (World Cup) matches. (Representative Image: Fauzan Saari via Unsplash)

According to Airbnb, the surge in searches for stays in India during the (World Cup) tournament days, has made the country as the go to destination for cricket fans from all over the world.

Oreo partners with Mahendra Singh Dhoni for new campaign amidst World Cup

Dhoni said, "Trying to not jinx a win by not talking is a common one but Oreo has once again brought this live in the most relatable way. It’s been fun to bring this to life with OREO just in time for the World Cup!”

Oreo will be driving contextual communication on Hotstar during the World Cup. Also, to connect with the audience in real-time, Oreo is capitalizing on moment marketing with relatable content while matches are on.

Muzaffarnagar teacher viral video: MeitY, MIB send blocking orders to X, formerly Twitter

"We filed RTI requests with MeitY and MIB inquiring about tweets covering the Tripta Tyagi misconduct (teacher in Muzaffarnagar, UP) being withheld, which have now been rejected by both Ministries. Except that, both Ministries admitted to ordering censorship," IFF said. (Image source: @CNN-News18 via YouTube)

The viral video from Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh showcased a teacher showering communal remarks on a seven-year-old Muslim student and goading his classmates to thrash him. A case has been booked against the teacher.