Netflix’s co-CEO cites weak box office numbers and booming live events as indicators of the permanent shift away from cinemas.
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Ranveer Allahbadia returns with a new podcast after India’s Got Latent row, netizens pour support
After weeks of being in the news following a controversy, YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia made his comeback on March 31 with a powerful new podcast episode. In a reflective conversation with Buddhist Monk Palga Rinpoche, Ranveer delves into personal struggles and the wisdom he’s gained from the monk’s teachings.
Renault to take full control of Indian manufacturing JV, acquires Nissan’s 51% stake
RNAIPL operates the Chennai-based production facility, which produces vehicles for both Renault and Nissan.
ChatGPT hits one million users in an hour as Ghibli maker free image generation goes live
Following overwhelming success among premium users, OpenAI’s new image generation tool, powered by GPT-4o, is now available to all free-tier ChatGPT users, sparking a wave of creative outputs online.
Google to pay $100 million to settle 14-year-old ad lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges Google misled advertisers about the geographic locations of ads and failed to honour its “Smart Pricing” promise. The proposed settlement still requires court approval.
Diageo’s Hina Nagarajan stresses on diversity even as global corporates downplay
Since 2017, Diageo India’s workforce diversity has grown from 7.5 percent to nearly 30 percent, with over half of its executive committee now composed of diverse representation.
PepsiCo’s CEO says ‘consumer maverick’ mindset drives success amid Cola Wars
During the recently held Storyboard18 Global Pioneers Summit, PepsiCo CEO Jagrut Kotecha said that the company’s ‘consumer maverick’ approach has helped it retain a challenger mindset amid cola brand wars.
Cricket, commerce, connectivity: Top marketers on how brands can win big in IPL
At the Storyboard18 Global Pioneers Summit, marketers urge brands to adopt an omnichannel strategy as IPL captivates a digitally fragmented audience.
IAS expands operations in India to address demand for digital measurement and optimisation
Last year, IAS announced a series of market expansions into key APAC markets—China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam—along with senior leadership appointments.
BIS cracks down on substandard goods; raids on Amazon and Flipkart warehouses lead to major seizures
On March 19, BIS officials carried out a 15-hour-long search at Amazon Sellers Pvt Ltd’s warehouse located in Mohan Cooperative Industrial Area, Delhi. During the operation, over 3,500 electrical products, including geysers and food mixers, were found without the required ISI certification or bearing fake ISI labels.