Month: December 2024

Google India’s year in search 2024: A kaleidoscope of curiosity

In 2024, India's searches painted dynamic picture of a country embracing an ever-widening range of topics—from on-screen stories and sporting rivalries to global events and everyday know-how. With billions of queries each day—and 15% of them entirely new—India's curiosity spanned entertainment, relationships, culture, sports, and practical advice.

From blockbuster entertainment and sports fervour to practical inquiries and cultural moments, Google’s Year in Search reveals a nation eager to explore, learn, and engage with the world.

Glance launches AI-powered Glance TV in partnership with Airtel

Airtel’s vice-chairman and managing director, Gopal Vittal, proposed extending the digital consent acquisition (DCA) framework to OTT platforms, enforcing Know Your Customer (KYC) verification for users, and integrating these services into a centralised spam blacklist system.

With content sourced from top publishers, Glance TV delivers live updates and trending stories in a variety of categories, including sports, business, technology, and automobiles, on static screens.

Good Glamm’s Naiyya Saggi joins Tanla Platforms as Independent Director

Naiyya Saggi began her career at International Bar Association and then joined McKinsey & Company as a business analyst. From there, she moved to The Bridgespan Group as a consultant. Also serving as an independent director at Welspun World, Saggi went on to found BabyChakra, where she was responsible for product, brand development and outreach.

The Board comprises of founder chairman Uday Reddy, chief business officer Deepak Goyal and industry veterans Dr. RS Sharma , Sanjay Kapoor, Francois Ortalo-Magne and Rahul Khanna.

From Pushpa swag to IPL drip, India’s growing craze for merchandise

A report by Maximize Market Research valued India’s sports merchandising market at $673.34 million in 2022, projecting growth to $1.93 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 16.2% from 2023 to 2029.

Experts estimate L&M sales in India at approximately $2 billion this year, compared to $356 billion globally. L&M industry grew by 4.6% in 2023 and is projected to maintain a healthy CAGR of 4.5% through to 2032.

How legal influencers are breaching BCI Rules

Siddharth Chandrashekhar, advocate & counsel, Bombay High Court (HC) said, “Influencers wearing these robes while dispensing ‘legal advice’ exploit this symbolism, misleading audiences into believing they are performing official legal duties. Gowns are for the courtroom.” (Stills from the reels)

An alarming trend has come to light following the mushrooming of influencers in the legal arena. Misleading information rules the roost coupled with rampant violation of Bar Council of India rules. Storyboard18 digs deep into the repercussions and the dire need for regulations to bridge the critical gap.