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North Korea tourism ad is unsettling. Like an awkward Baywatch with Russians in bikinis

The video, posted on the Reddit thread 'r/northkorea,' shows young Russians reveling in the sun in one of the world’s most secluded countries.

Center Fresh new ad so subpar even Varun Dhawan’s cute antics couldn’t give it lustre

The ad, announcing Varun Dhawan as Center Fresh’s new brand ambassador, attempts to tap into Gen Z’s mindset of ‘moving on from everything’. The execution, though, seems lazy.

Clinic Plus campaigns mix haircare with heart. Pregnant mother wishes for daughter in new ad

Clinic Plus’ latest ad, released on Daughter’s Day, takes an old theme and delivers a fresh, emotional twist that hits home. It’s normalising the wish for a girl child.

Borosil’s new ad goes back to the old glass vs plastic debate. This time mocks many Indians too

While the ad effectively highlights Borosil’s core promise of preserving the freshness and appearance of food, it walks a fine line that may not sit well with everyone.

WeWork has the perfect hook for its new ad—stifling offices, deceitful bosses

Marketing WeWork’s office spaces could have been a boring task. But Fundamental, the creative agency behind the ads, managed to build a relatable campaign.

Saif-Sara, Munna bhai-Circuit—Acko has a foolproof way to market insurance

ACKO has a knack for harnessing famous duos. They brought together Tamil rapper Arivu and Carnatic maestro Sanjay Subrahmanyan for a music video anthem called Chennai Kaaran.

Canva brings back old trend in ‘Dil Se Design Tak’ campaign—short films with big emotions

In just a month, the video garnered over 10 million views on YouTube, and a sea of comments praising everything from the storyline and execution to the spot-on acting.

BlueStone’s latest ad campaign celebrates the third wheel in a relationship

The first five videos of BlueStone’s #ThreesToOne campaign were funny but had no connection to the brand. The sixth video, released on Raksha Bandhan, tied everything together.

MakeMyTrip wants Indians to come back home. It’s asking in Gulzar’s voice

The heart of MakeMyTrip's ‘India: The Homecoming’ is a digital film that showcases the country’s transformation. It's part of the government's long-running ‘Incredible India!’ campaign.

A yellow raincoat in an Amazon package—how the brand ‘delivered the love’ this monsoon

The latest iteration of the campaign steps away from family and sibling ties. Instead, it draws attention to everyday interactions like those with newspaper vendors, general store owners.

On Camera

China countering Trump with narrative swagger. This is what 8 ‘Zhong Caiwen’ editorials say

In trade spats and geopolitical manoeuvres alike, China weathers the storm with the power of its narrative. Pseudonyms like Zhong Caiwen are an important part of it.

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.