Author: Indrani Bose

Pokes, likes and dislikes: Political satirist and influencer Akash Banerjee on Big Tech and censorship

Akash Banerjee said, “There are many creators who would tell you that on Facebook, if you have something which is antithetical, which is a little bit anti -establishment, those posts seem to not do well, they seem to be suppressed. (Image via Youtube by @TheDeshbhakt)

Banerjee ranks YouTube the highest and X the lowest on weeding out hurtful content, but adds that news happens a lot on the microblogging site.

Google says no plans to replace its advertising sales staff with AI

In an interview with Reuters, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai heralded the advance as one of multiple "breakthroughs" that would fuel his company's myriad businesses. At root, he said, the search-industry mainstay was making a new manner of inquiry possible. (Representative Image via Unsplash)

Google made headlines by laying off 12,000 employees last year, a surprising move considering the company’s record-breaking profits

IKEA launches ‘Organising Is Awesome’ campaign

Playing on the element of personification, the campaigns breathe life into household items, turning them into relatable characters that talk to each other.

Each film takes a humorous and playful spin on colloquial conversation, addressing the clutter challenges in three distinct scenarios and showcasing the wardrobe, shoe cabinet, and kitchen cabinet.

Spice Money bolsters leadership team

Sameer Nagpal, Chief Operations Officer, Spice Money (left), Binu Varghese - General Counsel for the DigiSPICE Group (centre) and Harsh Mittal, Chief Product & Technology Officer, Spice Money (right)

These initiatives aim to amplify the impact of Spice Money and lay the groundwork for an expanded array of services tailored to diverse needs of the nation.

Tata’s dig at Maruti? Car purchase more about comfort of brand, than ‘Kitna Deti Hain’: Shailesh Chandra, Tata Motors

Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. said, “Passenger vehicle sales in India are projected to set a record in FY24 with over 4.2 million units sold supported by strong growth in SUV sales (SUVs expected to surpass 50 percent of overall sales in FY24 vs 43 percent in FY23) and rising popularity of emission-friendly powertrains."

In an exclusive conversation with Storyboard18, Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director of Tata Motors, Passenger Vehicles and Electric Vehicle Mobility, says that consumers are looking for comfort in the brand more than ‘Sasta Hain ke nahi’ or ‘Kitna Deti Hain’.

Jio-bp launches “You-Deserve-More” campaign

Offering “More” to India, the You-Deserve-More (YDM) campaign highlights the unique customer propositions on offer from Jio-bp, focusing on three pillars of performance, service, and cutting-edge technology. (Image via Moneycontrol)

The YDM campaign touches upon diesel delivering up to 4.3 percent higher mileage and petrol that keeps engines up to 10X cleaner through internationally developed bespoke ‘ACTIVE” technology at no extra cost along with a rapidly growing Jio-bp pulse EV charging point network.

Haier recognized as the No.1 Global Major Appliances Brand by Euromonitor International

Aligned with global expansion and in response to the rising demand for smart home solutions in the Indian market, Haier India has upheld its commitment to manufacturing innovative products. (Image via Moneycontrol)

brand has achieved this milestone with the help of its remarkable sales of refrigerators, washing machines, freezers, and electric wine coolers.