Month: May 2024

Reliance-Disney merger likely to close by first half of 2025

Reliance Industries has also assured that there would be no adverse impact on competition, as a result of the merger.

The merger of Star India with Reliance Industries is expected to be closed by the first half of 2025, The Walt Disney Company said in a regulatory filing.

BIBA launches mother’s day campaign: “Kuch nahi” collection for mothers

The campaign features Indian TV actress, Shilpa Saklani.

Set in a household, the film follows the story of a mother who fulfils the needs of her family, always knowing exactly what they need, even without them having to share. The film then moves ahead also to depict the daughter bringing her mother a BIBA outfit for a family function she must attend to.

Adobe launches Acrobat AI assistant for enterprise customers

The Ministry stated that through the Global IndiaAI Summit 2024, India aspires to establish itself as a global leader in AI innovation, ensuring that AI benefits are accessible to all and contribute to the nation's socio-economic development. (Representative image by Possessed Photography via Unsplash)

Acrobat AI Assistant features are now available through an add-on subscription to all Reader and Acrobat enterprise and individual customers across desktop, web and mobile.

75 percent people use AI at work: Report

High performers in India fully personalize across an average of 6.0 channels, compared with others who fully personalized across 5.0. (Representational image via Unsplash)

Despite fears of job loss, leaders report a talent shortage for key roles. And as more employees eye a career move, managers say AI aptitude could rival experience.

Zoomcar hosts earn $4 million in Q3 of 2023

In the past few months, Zoomcar announced partnerships with industry leaders to boost car buying for new and existing Hosts. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Through synergistic partnerships with industry leaders such as Cars24, ACKO Drive, Spinny, and Droom, Zoomcar is making car sharing more convenient with customised offers on car buying and financing.

91 percent believe fake news affects voting, yet many share unauthenticated news: Survey

Only 29 percent of individuals authenticate information through fact-checking websites. (Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash)

A survey by The 23 Watts revealed that 80 percent of the population alters their perceptions and opinions based on fake news influence and although 95 percent claim to authenticate news, 45 percent share unauthenticated news later found to be fake.

Patanjali misleading ad fiasco: Are celebrity endorsements about to get real?

The Supreme Court on May 7 said that celebrities and social media influencers are equally responsible and liable if found endorsing products or services in misleading advertisements.

The recent controversy surrounding Patanjali’s misleading advertisements has brought renewed attention to the stricter laws governing celebrity endorsements in India.

Volkswagen India introduces community centric initiative ‘Volkswagen Experiences’

Participants will get an experience of driving German-engineered Volkswagen cars, including the five-star GNCAP-rated Virtus and Taigun, as well as Tiguan and the highly aspirational Volkswagen lifestyle surrounding these products.

Volkswagen Experiences or ‘VWe’ (pronounced ‘we’) an acronym that has been conceptualized to deliver community driven experiences. Under ‘VWe’, Volkswagen India will create opportunities for customers and fans to engage with the brand, it’s products and a multitude of services.