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Bigg Boss levels up: Soon to launch as an interactive game for fans

Slated for release in 2025, the Bigg Boss game will allow players to create avatars and step into the Bigg Boss house, navigating storylines inspired by the show’s most unforgettable moments.

Bhaskar Das: An intellectual, a salesman, a stand-up comic and a gentleman

“I’m not working for the money. I thank God that I’m alive, that I’m breathing this very moment.”

A celebration of the life and Times of Bhaskar Das.

‘Boxer’ Das: Piyush and Prasoon Pandey, Shashi Sinha, Meenakshi Menon, Ashish Bhasin remember Bhaskar Das

"In an industry often shaped by change and uncertainty, Bhaskar's connections remained steadfast. Despite his illness, he was a serial optimist, always eager to bounce back. He leaves behind a legacy not just of professional excellence, but of gentle compassion and generosity of spirit. We will celebrate you, Bhaskar—who made the industry better simply by being in it," writes Prasoon Joshi, Chairman of McCann Worldgroup Asia Pacific and CEO & CCO, McCann Worldgroup India.

“Bhaskar would always look at not the easy solution, but look at the unique solutions whenever it came to any problem.”

Urban Company moves Delhi HC over alleged delisting of water purifiers by Kent

The dispute traces back to 2024, when Kent alleged that the water purifiers sold by Urban Company utilized its patented reverse osmosis (RO) technology.

Case adjourned to January 21 as Kent seeks time for an amicable resolution; Court notes that no immediate orders will be passed against either party.

“You had an amazing life, rest in peace,” writes Bhaskar Das’s wife

Bhaskar Das, a visionary leader who helped transform India’s media landscape and inspired generations.

Bhaskar Das, media industry titan and former BCCL leader, dies

Described by colleagues and peers as an “insight provocateur” and a “catalyst for change,” Bhaskar Das was known for his ability to empower teams, ignite energy, and foster collaboration.

Network18 reports Rs 1,360.5 crore consolidated revenue in Q3

Network18 Media & Investments owns 20 news channels across 16 languages, including CNBC TV18, CNN-News18 and four online platforms, such as moneycontrol, Firstpost, etc.

On a standalone basis, Network18 Media & Investment’s revenue from operations was at ₹476.41 crore for the quarter and its profit was at ₹3,431.94 crore, helped by exceptional gains.

LinkedIn appoints Jessica Jensen as chief marketing and strategy officer

Before Indeed, Jessica Jensen led teams and built strategies at high-profile companies such as Booking.com, Facebook (now Meta), Apple, Yahoo!, and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). (Image: LinkedIn)

Jessica Jensen is also a board director at Cardlytics and a member of the f7 Operator Council—an investment fund comprising seven female leaders in the Silicon Valley.