Author: Kashmeera Sambamurthy

Aadhaar Authentication impossible, gaming companies tell Madras High Court

Several online gaming companies have already begun implementing TNOGA’s regulations as of March 26. The state government had previously extended the deadline for compliance by six weeks, allowing companies additional time to adjust their operations.

The court questioned whether the regulations could genuinely be deemed arbitrary or excessive, especially considering the potential harm caused by real-money gaming.

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Ad agency Mother overhauls its global leadership team

Felix Richter has been named the global CCO. Teri Miller has been appointed as global chief client officer, and Katay Mackay-Sinclair has taken the position of global chief brand officer. Chris Gallery has been named as the global chief strategy officer.

Brand Origins: Haldiram’s – From a Small Bikaner Shop to a Global Snack Empire

Haldiram Snacks Private Limited (Delhi) and Haldiram Foods International Private Limited (Nagpur) have merged together as one—Haldiram Snacks Food Private Limited (HSFPL). (Image Source: Web)

Today, Haldiram’s is available in 80+ countries, with a presence in Singapore, the UK, the Middle East, and even Japan. Whether you’re craving Masala Peanuts in Mumbai or Rasgulla in New York, Haldiram’s has become a bridge between Indian flavors and global audiences.

WPP’s chief client officer Shubha George to step down

In a note, Shubha George shared, "At the end of this month, I will be signing out of WPP - after exactly 35 years, and across 7 agencies. I cannot be thankful enough to WPP, for the various roles and responsibilities it gave me along the way - thoughtfully and bravely. And as I bid official goodbye to full-time working, I look back at my professional journey thus far, most fulfilled, grateful and content."

Shubha George has worked across Ogilvy & Mather, JWT, Mindshare, GroupM, MEC and Red Fuse Communications.

GSMA board elects Gopal Vittal as new chair

Gopal Vittal is currently the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Bharti Airtel Group and sits on the boards of Bharti Airtel Limited, Airtel Africa PLC and Indus Towers.

Gopal Vittal will oversee the strategic direction of the organisation, which represents the world’s mobile operators and companies in the broader mobile ecosystem.

ASCI report calls for responsible AI adoption in India’s evolving ad industry

The study underlines the massive headroom for Gen-AI adoption in India, people's desire to use such tools to excel in life, and how Google Gemini is helping Indians boost their confidence and capabilities.

The research was conducted by Parallel HQ, a design tech firm. In addition to being supported by Google and Games 24X7, the study is part of the thought leadership work at ASCI Academy which is supported by Diageo, Hindustan Unilever, Mondelez, Nestle, Cipla Health, Coca-Cola, Colgate, PepsiCo, P&G, Kenvue, Bajaj Auto, and Dream Sports.