MIB includes consumer affairs representative in IDC for TV ads and programmes regulation

Specific provisions in the Advertising Code, such as those under Rule 7(2)(viii)(B), Rule 7(4), and Rule 7(5), which address consumer-related concerns, often lead to conflicts or violations that the committee needs to examine.

The Inter-Departmental Committee, established in 2021 by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, was set up to address complaints and take corrective actions on TV content that violates the Programme and Advertising Codes under the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994.

Netflix fined €4.75 million by Dutch regulator for privacy violations

Netflix's European headquarters are located in the Netherlands, making the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) responsible for investigating a complaint filed against the company.

The DPA alleges that Netflix failed to provide adequate information to its customers about how their personal data, including viewing history, payment details, email addresses, and phone numbers, was being used.

Prabha Narasimhan to spotlight purposeful innovation at Storyboard18’s Global Pioneers Summit

Before joining Colgate in 2022, Prabha Narasimhan was part of Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL), where she led the Home Care category as Executive Director and served on the HUL Leadership Team.

An unmissable platform for decision-makers and innovators, the Global Pioneers Summit in March 2025 is all about exchanging ground-breaking ideas and building connections that matter. Hear from visionary leaders like Prabha Narasimhan, MD and CEO, Colgate-Palmolive (India), on how to unlock the power of transformative creativity in organizations.

Cricket, celebrities, and beyond: what Indian users asked Alexa in 2024

Cricket fans, as expected, were frequent Alexa users, asking about match schedules, live scores, and predictions. Common queries included, “Alexa, what is the cricket score?” and “Alexa, when is the next cricket match?”

From cricket scores to celebrities’ net worth, 2024 revealed what captivated Indian Alexa users the most, as they turned to the voice assistant for everything from general knowledge to cooking tips.

AI/ML demand forecasting is now a way of life for us: Colgate CEO

Discover how leading with purpose can spark innovation that resonates with both customers and employees, creating deeper connections and sustainable market growth.

Colgate’s CEO shared four pillars of strategies– first pillar is the growth of the oral category, the second is premiumization, and the third is to lead growth in toothbrushes and devices. And the last one is to diversify personal care business

Visionary business leader Sir Martin Sorrell joins Storyboard18’s Global Pioneers Summit

Known as the architect of WPP—where he transformed a £1 million company into the world's largest advertising and marketing services powerhouse—Sir Martin has been instrumental in shaping the global advertising landscape.

An unmissable platform for leaders, decision-makers, and innovators from across business, marketing, advertising, tech, and academia, the Global Pioneers Summit in March 2025 is all about exchanging groundbreaking ideas and building connections that matter.

Top 8 tech trends revolutionizing the beauty and fashion industry

Vantage Market Research notes a remarkable 18.8% annual growth in beauty-focused smart devices, projecting sales to skyrocket to $144.2 billion by 2028. (Image source: TechHQ)

From virtual makeovers to AI-powered skin care, discover the game-changing trends taking beauty and fashion into the future.

Centre cracks down on unauthorized use of personal data amid digital protection reform

A recent report indicated that the National Payments Corporation of India had already terminated all unauthorized uses of customer data related to Unified Payments Interface (UPI) handles. (Image source: Unsplash)

With the Digital Private Data Protection Act, 2023 on the horizon, the Union home ministry intensifies efforts to curb illegal access to sensitive personal information, targeting fintech and consumer tech companies.