Google v/s Internet companies: CCI refuses to grant interim relief to internet companies

On March 1, Google announced it would remove apps from 10 Indian developers, including Shaadi.com, Naukri.com, jeevansathi.com, and Bharat Matrimony, from its Play Store in India for non-compliance with its billing policies. (Image source: Unsplash)

People Interactive, which runs Shaadi.com and Mebigo Labs, which runs Kuku FM, had sought interim relief.

Unacademy launches new campaign with Sachin Tendulkar

Reflecting on the ad film, former Indian cricketer and legend Sachin Tendulkar remarked, “In every challenge in my career, I found strength in the collective cheer and belief of a billion people. This profound support was more than just encouragement, it powered me to push boundaries. I see a parallel in the ambitions of young learners and Unacademy Centre’s endeavour to support them through their journey to success resonates with me on a personal level. I am happy to be on the other side, cheering on these young aspirants.” Image via Moneycontrol)

The film shot at an Unacademy Centre, captures Tendulkar and a team of Unacademy Educators cheering on a student as she strives to crack her dream exam.

Wipro appoints Anne-Marie Rowland as CEO of Capco

Rowland joined Capco 14 years ago and has deep Consulting expertise in business change management, innovation, and transformation.

Lance Levy, who led Capco as CEO for over a decade, assumes a Strategic Advisor role to continue to support Capco and Wipro’s overall Consulting strategy.

Gaurav Soni appointed as Perfetti Van Melle’s head of media

In his career spanning over 15 years, Soni has worked with some of the top companies and agencies like Samsung Electronics, Starcom, Mindshare, Dainik Jagran, Lodestar Universal Mccann, Dentsu Communications, The Nielsen Company.

In his last role, Soni was head of media at Domino’s. He joined the company in 2022.

Castrol and bp sign Shah Rukh Khan as brand ambassador

Shah Rukh Khan remarked, “I am thrilled to associate with Castrol, a brand I’ve long admired for its commitment to performance. As a fellow automobile enthusiast, I believe Castrol’s dedication perfectly aligns with my pursuit of excellence. Together, we aspire to inspire and empower drivers to revel in the joy and liberation of the open road, safely. I am eager to embark on this journey together.”

Over the next two years, Shah Rukh Khan will feature in digital, print, and TV campaigns for bp and Castrol, showcasing their wide range of products.

41 percent Indians consider incentives or discounts for making sustainable choices: Agoda

The availability of sustainable travel packages ranked second, with offerings ranging from guided conservation hikes to supporting local initiatives of more interest to travelers from the Philippines (28 percent), Vietnam (24 percent) and Thailand (23 percent). Clear guidelines on sustainable travel practices (#3), education and awareness on environmental impact (#4), and relevant sustainability policies from the local government (#5) completed the top five. (Image source: Unsplash)

According to the survey, in all markets, financial incentives came out on top, with an average of 45 percent of respondents highlighting incentives like discounts as the key factor. This sentiment was particularly strong in Singapore (58 percent), Taiwan (54 percent) and Indonesia (47 percent).