Cannes Ad Fest 2019

At Cannes, there are many factors at play - the work of other nations, the views of jurors within categories, how the agency in question has presented its work

Cannes Lions Festival 2019: Time to make the big leap

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The young guys in the ad-world today, who will shape the next decade or two of advertising in India, are more informed and aware than we were and they are scattered across various functions

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In today's digital environment, it is impossible to fool consumers with tall claims. Try doing this and your brand will face the music on the social media platform. I see the recent tug of war between Reckitt Benckiser and HUL-both of which are leaders in different categories-as fodder for entertainment so far as the consumer is concerned, and not as great advertising strategy.By and large, consumers do not like brands that adopt an offensive tone or denigrate rivals, especially when this is done as part of the launch strategy. It is not a good idea to be aggressive or combative in your launch commercial. While a brand engaging in such tactics may see a spurt in sales for a short period, no long-term sales and brand building objective will be achieved. It is worse when two market leaders engage in such brand wars and wash dirty linen in public.Look at what has happened in the case of Dettol and Vim. Both these brands are used in Indian households as germ fighters. Comparing the two bra

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The Saint-Gobain &ldquo;Black women&rdquo; television commercial (TVC), of which I was a part while working at Lowe Lintas &amp; Partners in 2000, is one of my finest campaigns as this presented a different and difficult problem to solve. When the campaign was launched in 2000, glass was a commodity and it still is. Saint-Gobain is one of the largest manufactures of float glass on the planet and arguably the best in terms of technology and quality standards.

Saint-Gobain became a household name in India

New Delhi [India], December 14: Supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, BOTT is delighted to announce the BOTT Knowledge Conclave: Tourism@2025, a premier thought-leadership event, scheduled on December 18, 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The conclave is aimed at unlocking the immense potential of the global travel industry with a focus on India Tourism. It will bring together leading voices in tourism to discuss opportunities, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of both inbound and outbound travel.

BOTT Knowledge Conclave: Tourism@2025 - Charting the Future of Tourism

The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR air quality has issued a revised plan to tackle winter pollution, asking states to implement stricter measures when the air quality deteriorates and making it mandatory for schools to shift to hybrid learning on days with severe air pollution.
Poor air quality, driven by unfavourable weather conditions, usually persists for long periods during winter, from November to January.
During this time, Delhi frequently enforces restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which categorises air quality into four stages: Stage I (Poor) with AQI between 201 and 300, Stage II (Very Poor) between 301 and 400, Stage III (Severe) between 401 and 450, and Stage IV (Severe Plus) for AQI above 450.
According to the revised plan, inter-state buses from NCR states, except those EVs and those running CNG or BS-VI diesel, will not be allowed to enter Delhi under Stage II. This provision earlier came into effect under Stage III.
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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 14: Latteys Industries Limited, a leading NSE-listed manufacturer of energy-efficient solar submersible pumps, has reported a remarkable year in 2024. The company has received several significant orders, reinforcing its presence across India and bolstering its reputation as a committed player in India's green energy initiatives.

Latteys Industries Limited Achieves Significant Milestones in 2024, Strengthening Its Leadership in Solar Submersible Pumps

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 14: Storied atelier Zoya from the House of Tata announced its entry into East India today, opening its first store in Kolkata, in an enchanting heritage bungalow on Shakespeare Sarani Road. Ajoy Chawla, CEO of Titan's Jewellery Division, and the celebrated designer and author Twinkle Khanna together unveiled Zoya's exquisite flagship boutique in the city where culture meets tradition. Over the last 15 years, Zoya has redefined the fine jewelry category with meaningful, wearable art and an ambience of warm luxury experience. The opening of this new boutique marks a significant moment in Zoya's expansion, blending the brand's celebrated legacy of craftsmanship and timeless to create a haven of beauty and sophistication.

A Gallery of Wearable Art: Zoya Jewellery Brand Opens in East India Now at Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata

New Delhi [India], December 14: Today, the University of Chicago celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Center in Delhi and the many collaborations, relationships and scientific research it has nurtured. Taken together, these opportunities in diverse fields from liberal arts to medicine provide strong momentum for the University's outreach in India, and to the cutting-edge, cooperative work required to tackle the world's most challenging issues. Following an inaugural anniversary event in February, today the Center concludes a year of intellectual engagement celebrating its decade in India. It will focus on bringing "Ideas to Impact" for the next ten years and beyond, while strengthening its partnerships under the framework of the US-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET). The University marked the occasion by celebrating the India launch of the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth.

University of Chicago Center in Delhi Sets Ambitious Goals for Future, as Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth Launches in India

NMIIA operates an industrial area located in Mumbai, India's financial hub and the capital of the western state of Maharashtra.

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World's Richest Families 2024: The Walmart Waltons top the list with $406.5 billion; India's Ambanis and Mistrys of Shapoorji Pallonji rank 8th and 23rd. Here is the top five list

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The 26-year-old Indian American had accused OpenAI of using copyrighted content to train its AI models. Details

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Shares of Mahalaxmi Rubtech have continued their upward movement, hitting a new high of Rs 311.10, surging 10 per cent on the BSE in Friday's intra-day trade amid heavy volumes

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After spending the night in a local prison after being arrested in connection with the death of a woman in a stampede during the
premiere of his latest film, , actor Allu Arjun walked out of jail on Saturday following an interim bail granted by the Telangana High Court.
Arjun had to spend Friday night in prison despite the HC relief, as the authorities had not received a copy of the bail order until late last night.
"He has been released," Ashok Reddy, his counsel, told reporters at the Chanchalguda prison.
Reddy claimed the prison authorities did not release the actor despite having got the High Court order copy.
"You should question the government and the department why they have not released the accused. The High Court order is very specific. Forthwith, the moment you (prison authorities) receive the order, ( they should) release him. Despite the clear order, they have not released, they have to answer. This is an illegal detention. We will take legal steps, Reddy said.
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Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said global tech giant Google has identified Andhra Pradesh as a key partner as part of its ambitious plans and operations in India.
After meeting a Google delegation at the secretariat here, the Chief Minister said he discussed various potential areas for collaboration. He exuded confidence that collaborations with global technology leaders such as Google will empower the southern state.
I met a Google delegation led by VP (vice president), Bikash Koley in Amaravati today. The delegation offered me an overview of their operations and shared their ambitious plans in India. I am proud that Andhra Pradesh has been identified as a key partner, said Naidu in a post on X.
According to the CM, Andhra Pradesh's progressive industrial policies have created a business-friendly ecosystem, attracting investors and paving the way for employment opportunities.
Recalling that the state recently signed an agreement with the US-headquartered company 

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Ahead of the WPL 2025 mini auction on December 15, here are the complete lists of players and retained by each team ahead of the auction:

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Emerald Tyres shares were quoted at Rs 180, reflecting a grey market premium (GMP) of Rs 85, or 89.47 per cent, against the upper end of the IPO price band of Rs 95, which is also the issue price

In a recent report, Deloitte projected India's e-commerce CAGR to be 21 per cent, expected to reach $325 billion by 2030

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday lowered India's economic growth forecast to 6.5 per cent for the current financial year from its earlier estimate of 7 per cent due to lower-than-expected growth in private investment and housing demand.
The multilateral development bank has also lowered India's growth forecast for 2025-26 financial year.
Changes in US trade, fiscal, and immigration policies could dent growth and add to inflation in developing Asia and the Pacific, according to the latest edition of Asian Development Outlook (ADO).
The report also said Asia and the Pacific's economies are projected to grow 4.9 per cent in 2024, slightly below ADB's September forecast of 5 per cent.
"India's outlook is adjusted downward from 7 per cent to 6.5 per cent for this year, and from 7.2 per cent to 7 per cent next year, due to lower-than-expected growth in private investment and housing demand," ADB said.
Last week, the Reserve Bank also significantly lowered the growth project

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Highlighting the historical presence of Hindus in Bangladesh, stating, "We are vanished from Afghanistan. We are vanished from Pakistan. This is the high time. If we are not saved now, we will be

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Despite the growth slowdown, a rate cut-cycle is unlikely to start anytime soon

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Sitharaman said that intergenerational debt is mounting on countries, and it is important for the government and industry to work together to manage debt at the national and sub-national levels

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The new system will introduce dedicated PF withdrawal cards, functioning like regular bank ATM cards

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The suicide of a Bengaluru techie brings intense scrutiny on India's family courts, raising questions about their ability to protect vulnerable individuals in disputes

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