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Voltas mascot Murthy never clicked. His broken Hindi isn’t cute anymore

Murthy returned to Voltas ads after six years to promote Voltas’ new line of SmartAir ACs, with the campaign, ‘Shor Kam, Kaam Zyada’. But did anyone miss him?

Joy face wash ad shows why Shah Rukh Khan deserves the ‘ladies’ man’ title

With the 2005 Lux ad, Shah Rukh Khan became the first male actor to endorse a women’s beauty product in India.

Hrithik Roshan’s RuPay collab is a lesson for advertisers. Celebrity charm doesn’t work anymore

Brands must realise that the social media generation isn’t delusional. They won’t buy that Rani Mukerji uses Dabur Amla Hair Oil.

Parle is trying to be Amul of Marie biscuits. But its ads lack the pun(ch)

The campaign presents everyday scenarios where asking for a Marie biscuit leads to confusion. Parle can learn from Colgate and Amul on how to make clever ads.

‘Prashant’ trend shows how advertising is changing—influencers, meme pages hold the power

Swiggy Instamart, Britannia, Phillips and a few others turned the joke into quick, clever content. Britannia even rolled out an exclusive ‘Prashant pack’.

Uber hits a six with new IPL campaign—creates buzz, builds connection

The campaign unfolds through a series of quirky films featuring Australian cricketer Travis Head and his gang of ‘Baddies’ pulling off playful pranks on rival cricket teams.

Traya Health is using an old ad format with a new twist—Javed Akhtar’s voice

Traya could’ve hired any seasoned narrator, but they chose Akhtar—who, at the age of 80, still sports a full head of hair. It’s not a coincidence but a mindful move by the brand.

Dream11 to Castrol, brands are using fake Bollywood teasers. Bait-and-switch is getting old

Fake Bollywood teasers from brands once fooled fans. Now, instead of building anticipation, they get eye-rolls and comments like, 'Let me guess—another ad?'

New Cadbury ad has fresh take on the language debate. Both north and south are impressed

The new campaign revolves around the theme of “acts of kindness” and encourages people to look beyond their differences. It manages to capture the essence of unity in linguistic diversity.

Godrej’s Women’s Day campaign has a lesson for brands—be a voice, not an echo

Brands love trends because they offer instant engagement. The logic is simple: if people are talking about something, why not join in?

On Camera

No Mamata Banerjee, women’s safety isn’t a curfew issue

For Indian women, the smallest unit of control becomes the family; the largest, the State. Both speak the same language.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.