Month: March 2025

Kunal Kamra’s controversial jabs at Anand Mahindra and Indian biz sparks backlash

Kunal Kamra mocked Anand Mahindra’s social media activity, poking fun at his habit of tweeting about everything from marine biology to thermodynamics but avoiding discussions about his company’s own shortcomings.

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has found himself in hot water after mocking industrialist Anand Mahindra and Indian businesses in his latest performance. His remarks, which have ignited a firestorm of criticism, were compounded by police action and vandalism at the venue.

Meta settles UK lawsuit, agrees to halt ad-tracking on plaintiff’s data

All three Llama 4 models utilize a “mixture of experts” (MoE) architecture, which dynamically activates only the necessary portions of the model for a given task, improving both efficiency and scalability.

Tanya O’Carroll successfully secures a settlement with Meta, forcing the social media giant to stop using her data for targeted advertising.

Kunal Kamra row: Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis slams comedian over “gaddar” jibe at Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has called for an apology after stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra branded Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde a "gaddar" during a live performance in Mumbai.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis responded strongly to Kamra’s comments, emphasizing that while the right to comedy is protected, it should not cross the line into defamation.

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

The report explores four key areas to provide a comprehensive overview of AI's evolving role in the advertising landscape

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.

Madison Media Infinity wins Media AOR of Samsonite India

A subsidiary of the global Samsonite International, the brand offers a range of luggage, backpacks and travel accessories designed to meet the needs of modern travellers.

The agency will be responsible for both traditional and digital media mandate that includes TV, Print, Radio, Cinema, Outdoor and Digital.

Mumbai’s Indie Habitat center shuts down after Kunal Kamra row

The case stems from a performance earlier this year, where Kamra allegedly mocked Shinde by altering a popular Hindi song from the film Dil To Pagal Hai, using the term "gaddar" in reference to the Maharashtra leader.

The controversial video involving comedian Kunal Kamra and his jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has led to violence at the Habitat Studio, resulting in a temporary closure.