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The Indian Institute of Creative Skills (IICS) launched a national initiative to elevate creative careers in India, featuring prominent cultural figures and industry experts. The event aimed to inspire young creators and announced plans to train over 1,000 students annually across 10 cities with tailored programs. The Indian Institute of Creative Skills (IICS) has initiated a national movement to enhance creative careers in India. With luminaries such as Padma Shri Shankar Mahadevan and Padma Vibhushan Usha Uthup endorsing the cause, the event highlighted the role of structured training in nurturing India's burgeoning creative talent. The conclave, held at Siri Fort Auditorium, was a confluence of creative pioneers, educators, and aspiring artists. With performances that electrified the atmosphere, the event served as a clarion call for India's youth to transform passion into profession, supported by a robust mentorship network. The initiative aims to become a cornerstone of the nation's creative economy, training over 1,000 students annually. A newly launched partnership program invites institutions to support the IICS mission, advocating for a self-reliant India through skilled creativity. Attendees were left inspired to seize the myriad opportunities presented.
Mumbai: The demise of advertising legend Piyush Pandey has left everyone across the nation in deep grief and shock. Tributes have been pouring in since news of Piyush Pandey's death emerged online. Finance Minister Condoles Death of Piyush Pandey Paying her condolences, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on X wrote, "Saddened to hear of the passing of Shri Piyush Pandey. A titan and legend of Indian advertising, he transformed communication by bringing everyday idioms, earthy humor, and genuine warmth into it. Have had opportunities to interact with him on various occasions. Heartfelt cond ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarkhand) [India], July 6 (ANI): India's renowned writer couple, Hugh and Colleen Gantzer were awarded the Padma Shri this year, however due to health complications, Hugh could not attend the ceremony held in Delhi. Keeping that in mind, Uttarakhand's Government Secretary Shailesh Bagoli specially reached the writer's residence in Mussoorie and presented the Padma Shri at his home, according to an official statement. Colleen Gantzer has been given the honour posthumously. Highlighting the life of the writer couple, the statement read, 'Active in travel writing since the 1950s, th ...Read More >
The festival promises an exhilarating opening evening featuring a stellar lineup of melodic storytellers. On October 4-5, 2025, Jio World Garden in Mumbai will transform into the ultimate Bollywood music extravaganza as YES BANK Bollywood Music Project 2025 returns for its mammoth eighth edition. The highly anticipated Mumbai edition of Asia's largest Bollywood music festival will unfold over a non-stop marathon featuring more than 30 of the industry's most iconic voices and innovators. Spanning ...Read More >
Lyca Kovai Kings (LKK) will face Salem Spartans (SS) in the 26th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 on Saturday, June 28, at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul. The Kovai Kings are in the last position currently with one win to their name in six games. The Spartans have won and lost three games each and are in fourth position. The Kovai Kings took on IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in their previous game and scored 137 runs for the loss of nine wickets. No batter managed to score more than 25 runs for the team. The Tiruppur Tamizhans took 16.5 overs to reach the target of 138 runs and won ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 24 (ANI): The demise of advertising legend Piyush Pandey has left everyone across the nation in deep grief and shock. Tributes have been pouring in since news of Piyush Pandey's death emerged online. Paying her condolences, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on X wrote, "Saddened to hear of the passing of Shri Piyush Pandey. A titan and legend of Indian advertising, he transformed communication by bringing everyday idioms, earthy humor, and genuine warmth into it. Have had opportunities to interact with him on various occasions. Heartfelt condolences to ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarkhand) [India], July 6 (ANI): India's renowned writer couple, Hugh and Colleen Gantzer were awarded the Padma Shri this year, however due to health complications, Hugh could not attend the ceremony held in Delhi. Keeping that in mind, Uttarakhand's Government Secretary Shailesh Bagoli specially reached the writer's residence in Mussoorie and presented the Padma Shri at his home, according to an official statement. Colleen Gantzer has been given the honour posthumously. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi, Argentine President Javier Milei Agree to Diversify India-Argentina Trade Baske ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 13: Mumbaikars are in for a musical treat. Several renowned music sensations such as Shankar Mahadevan, Salim-Sulaiman Merchant, Anu Malik, Farhan Akhtar, Shaan, Tanishk Bagchi, and Usha Uthup have come on board to perform at Bollywood Music Project 2025. On the opening day, Shankar Mahadevan along with Ehsaan Noorani and Loy will headline with a power-packed three-hour showcase of timeless classics such as Dil Chahta Hai and Kal Ho Na Ho. Farhan Akhtar and Shaan will take the stage with their popular hits. Vishal-Sheykhar Celebrates 25 Years in Music Industry With a Memorabl ...Read More >
Mumbai: Piyush Pandey, the man who gave Indian advertising its unique voice, passed away at the age of 70. Known for his wit, warmth and unmatched creativity, Pandey reshaped the industry by bringing emotion, language, and local flavour to storytelling. Over his four-decade journey with Ogilvy India, he helped Indian brands connect with ordinary people through authentic and relatable narratives. Born in Jaipur in 1955, Pandey joined Ogilvy in 1982 after brief stints in cricket, construction and tea tasting. His rise within the agency was remarkable -- eventually becoming Executive Chairman In ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Gajraj Rao paid a heartfelt tribute to advertising legend Piyush Pandey. In his latest Instagram post, he remembered him as the "Sam Manekshaw of Indian Advertising." Rao praised Pandey's unmatched understanding of Indian society, his ability to connect with both newcomers and veterans in the industry, and his irreplaceable talent and courage. Sharing the monochrome image of the late legendary advertising guru, the 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan' actor wrote, "Piyush Pandey sir in my eyes, was the general of the Indian advertising world, who used to ...Read More >