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Shark Tank India hits roadblock | World Pickleball League to boost adex | Prasar Bharati invites DAVP agencies to advertise on WAVES

Acko, PokerBaazi and Swiggy Instamart are the co-presenting sponsors, Adani and Jaquar are the co-powered by sponsors while Rayzon Solar, ICICI Direct, Lenskart and Sofy are the partner sponsors for Shark Tank India season 4. (Image Source: Daalchini)

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Sridhar Vembu steps down as Zoho’s CEO; assumes the role of chief scientist

Sridhar Vembu, who is regarded as one of the country's most influential tech entrepreneur, played a crucial role in shaping Zoho into a bootstrapped firm with over 80 million users worldwide, further added the MC report. (Image Source: Moneycontrol)

In his new role, Sridhar Vembu will focus research and innovation, especially in artificial intelligence and deep tech.

Disney Experiences announces key leadership appointments

Disney Experiences has an expansive footprint in the global theme park travel and experience business with 12 parks around the world.

The announcement comes as Disney Experiences has embarked on expansion plans for its cruise line business and at theme parks around the world.

Parle Products’ Krishnarao Buddha steps down

Krishnarao Buddha, who is an alumni of IIM-Ahmedabad, began his career at Maxwell Apparels, and then moved to Uncle Chipps as deputy product manager. Then, he joined Excelcia Foods as product manager, and then joined Gold Cross.

As the senior category head – marketing, Krishnarao Buddha handled the portfolio of confectionery, snacks, cakes and rusks.

Bookstrapping: Five books to know India better

The masterful Shashi Tharoor describes the many humiliations and hurdles that Ambedkar had to overcome in a society that stigmatized the community he was born into and what he made of himself in the process in 'AMBEDKAR: A LIFE BY DR SHASHI THAROOR', states Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta. (Image Source: Unsplash)

Ahead of the Republic Day weekend, our reviewer Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta lists down five books to read to know India better.

UP-RERA urges builders to comply with regulatory guidelines while issuing advertisements for projects

The authority's chairman Sanjay Bhoosreddy has also asked the home buyers to refrain from investing in projects that failed to include RERA registration numbers, website links, unique QR codes, or declaration accounts in their ads, further added the report. (Image Source: Unsplash)

The authority’s chairman Sanjay Bhoosreddy highlighted that all the promotional materials for marketing and sales should compulsorily adhere to the prescribed guidelines in order to avoid the implication of financial penalties.

Network18’s power-packed Maha Kumbh coverage captures 200 million+ views

News18 Kumbh's exclusive interview with the viral sensation IIT Baba, whose insights on faith and modernity struck a chord with viewers, has garnered over 50 million views across social platforms.

News18 Kumbh, a digital-first channel launched a month before the festival, is at the forefront of this massive effort. Streaming 24×7 on YouTube and DTH platforms like Den and Hathway, the channel features live streams, ground reports, podcasts, explainers and an exclusive Maha Kumbh documentary, giving audiences a front-row seat to this age-old tradition.