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Naatu-Naatu wins at Oscars: Here is how much global business the RRR earned

Naatu-Naatu wins at Oscars: Here is how much global business the RRR earned

Hitting the pinnacle of success, SS Rajamouli's RRR bagged an Oscar as Naatu Naatu won Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards. As Ram Charan and Jr. NTR hug each other and India celebrates several wins including The Elephant Whisperers at the 2023 Oscars, here's a look at how much the film has done worldwide. Before RRR's big win at an Oscar and a Golden Globe, the film made headlines in India and worldwide for its phenomenal box office collection. As per the last official update, the film has entered the 1000 crore club, becoming the fourth Indian film…
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RENÉE Cosmetics ropes in Jahnvi Kapoor to endorse its fragrances

RENÉE Cosmetics ropes in Jahnvi Kapoor to endorse its fragrances

Beauty brand Renee Cosmetics has roped in Janhvi Kapoor as the face of their fragrance division. With this approach, the brand plans to further expand their fragrance portfolio in the near future. Ashka Goradia Gobal, Co-Founder and Director, Renee Cosmetics said, “It's amazing to have Janhvi as the face of our fragrance division. Her infectious energy and impact appeals to our audience and I'm sure her popularity will garner even more appreciation from our consumers." Kapoor said, “I enjoyed working with Renee. They set a high standard for innovation and product quality, their products are impressive, and I wish them…
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Gautam Adani wants to sell stake in cement business for $450 million to reduce debt

Gautam Adani wants to sell stake in cement business for $450 million to reduce debt

Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani is planning to sell a stake in the cement business for $450 million in a bid to reduce debt, the Financial Times reported. Adani is looking to sell a 4-5 percent stake in Ambuja Cement to international lenders, the Financial Times reported citing sources. This was done as part of a debt reduction to restore investor confidence in the conglomerate's recovery from complaints by US short seller Hindenburg Research. Earlier this week, Bloomberg reported that Adani Group paid off a $500-million bridge loan that fell due on March 9. More shares of some Adani group…
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Surf excel becomes HUL’s first $1 billion brand

Surf excel becomes HUL’s first $1 billion brand

Surf, the original market leader in the detergent category, was ousted from the top spot in 1985 by Ahmedabad-based Nirma's namesake brand. This prompted HUL to launch a low-cost wheelie to take on the new rival, occupying the top spot. It held the position from the early 1990s until 2012, when it was superseded by Kanpur-based watch brand RSPL. However, Surf left behind both the wheel and the clock three years earlier. Hindustan Unilever's Surf Excel detergent brand is set to cross $1 billion in annual sales by 2022, becoming the first brand in India to achieve this milestone in…
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Viacom18 ropes in MS Dhoni as brand ambassador

Viacom18 ropes in MS Dhoni as brand ambassador

The Indian media conglomerate, Viacom18 has announced former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its new brand ambassador. In this collaboration, MSD will work closely with Viacom18 to enhance the company's vision of making digital the primary destination for sports enthusiasts to enjoy their favorite sports. In addition, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain will be featured in a number of Viacom18 initiatives across JioCinema, Sports18 and their social media handles. The 41-year-old will also be seen in JioCinema's upcoming Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign. Commenting on this development, MSD said, "I truly believe that the best of sports…
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The teaser of Sauvik Dey’s ‘Borfi’ has received a huge response from movie lovers

The teaser of Sauvik Dey’s ‘Borfi’ has received a huge response from movie lovers

The famous director and writer of Bengali films Souvik Dey's upcoming movie "borfi" is a murder mystery produced by Meena Sethi Mandal under MS Films & Productions whose teaser is out and getting a warm response from the people. The story of the movie is about the murders that occurring in the city of Calcutta, which police suspect is done by some mysterious serial killer, and police are up to this case and trying to solve the case and stop more massacres. Actress Chandreyee Ghosh is playing the title role in the film "Borfi". The movie is all about the…
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7UP unveils new brand positioning through the summer campaign

7UP unveils new brand positioning through the summer campaign

7UP launches its super-duper refreshing summer campaign with brand ambassador and superstar Rashmika Mandanna. The film showcases Mandanna's experience with 7UP as it brings to life the brand's new positioning 'Super Duper Refresher' across India. Beginning on a bright sunny day, the new film shows Mandanna requesting 7Up from a shopkeeper. The shopkeeper gives her a cold bottle of 7UP, but he does so cautiously, much to her surprise. Mandana opens the bottle of 7UP, and the scene shifts to a distant glacier, where a drop of water, creatively depicting refreshment, begins to travel across the snow-capped mountains as it…
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Kiara Advani replaces Katrina Kaif as Slice brand ambassador

Kiara Advani replaces Katrina Kaif as Slice brand ambassador

Teaming up to make a bold statement in the summer of 2023, Slice® has roped in Bollywood diva and superstar Kiara Advani as its brand ambassador. The brand also launched its new energizing and fun summer campaign 'Aam Ka Ehsaas'. Sabse Khas' featuring popular stars in an exclusive brand event. Hours after teasing this big reveal, Kiara posted a video on her Instagram handle in which she is seen in a brand new avatar. Sharing with the video, Kiara wrote, '", “Aisi khusbhoo, aisa ras @slice_india bana hai raseele aamon se bas! Kya aapne Slice try kiya(Such a fragrance, such…
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Kurkure ropes in Sara Ali Khan as its new brand ambassador

Kurkure ropes in Sara Ali Khan as its new brand ambassador

PepsiCo-owned snacking brand Kurkure has roped in Bollywood star Sara Ali Khan as its new brand ambassador, replacing actor Akshay Kumar. She made the announcement with an Instagram reel that shows her with a packet of Kurkure. The reel has been viewed over 50K times in just 10 minutes since it appeared! https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpSFNInIiR6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link In her instagram post she wrote, "Finally I can tell you all happily. I’m part of this chatpatta Family ️ Ab Kurkure mai lagega Sara ka tadka! Everyone should enjoy it all ladies and ladka♀️ Iss family mai masala na hoga kam Fine for masti, tasty, zayekedar…
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FIR lodged against Shah Rukh Khan’s wife Gauri in Lucknow

FIR lodged against Shah Rukh Khan’s wife Gauri in Lucknow

The complainant alleged that the flat located at Tulsiyani Golf View in Sushant Golf City area of ​​Lucknow was given to someone else.An FIR has been filed against Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's wife and designer Gauri Khan. A case has been registered under Section 409 (criminal breach of trust) of the Indian Penal Code against Gauri Khan. The complaint was filed by Mumbai resident Yashwant Shah, who alleged that the company -- of which Gauri was the brand ambassador -- failed to give possession of a flat despite charging Rs 86 lakh. The complainant alleged that the flat located…
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