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The Maharashtra government has issued detailed clarification denying the claims of Rohit Arya who was shot dead by Mumbai police after he took 17 children hostage. In his last video, Arya said he was committing the act over payment of "dues" from the state government. "I am not a terrorist and do not have any monetary demands, and my demands are not immoral at all," he said. In an official release as quoted by News18, the government said that Arya's corporate social responsibility (CSR) projec ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has categorically distanced itself from claims made by Rohit Arya, the Mumbai-based filmmaker who held 19 people, including 17 children, hostage in Powai on Thursday. Arya, who was killed in a police operation to rescue the hostages, had earlier alleged in a video that the state owed him Rs 2 crore for his company's work on an urban sanitation initiative. Rohit Arya's Claim of Pending Payment Before the tragic standoff, Arya had released a video stating that ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): Actor and content creator Ishitta Arun found herself at the centre of a social media storm after a video from her uncle, veteran adman Piyush Pandey's funeral, went viral. The clip, which showed Ishitta smiling and talking to others during the ceremony, led many online users to slam her for being "insensitive" at a solemn event. Now, Ishitta herself has responded to the backlash. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the actor hit back at the trolls, sa ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The Friday night DJ party at a farmhouse on Thaltej-Shilaj Road was shrouded in secrecy, with its location revealed to attendees just hours before it began. The event, privately organised and circulated through an internal group, was kept confidential to ensure the police did not catch wind of it.Officials from Ahmedabad Rural said that after learning liquor would be served at the event, Bopal police used their human intelligence network to infiltrate the closed group of African stude ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Satish Shah, who is known for his work in films like 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai', 'Main Hoon Na', 'Om Shanti Om' and others, passed away on Saturday in Mumbai. The actor was 74 years old. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit took to his Instagram, and shared a picture of the late actor. He also shared a video in which he shared the reason behind the actor's demise. He said in the video, "I would like to share a sad news with you. Our friend, a ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 25: Veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, and his son Abhishek Bachchan attended the funeral of the advertising legend Piyush Pandey in Mumbai on Saturday. His funeral was held on Saturday, October 25, at 11:00 am at Shivaji Park Crematorium in Mumbai. His family members, friends, and colleagues from across the creative and business worlds gathered to pay their last respects to the man who revolutionised the Indian advertising industry. Along with Big B actors like Manoj ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, and his son Abhishek Bachchan attended the funeral of the advertising legend Piyush Pandey in Mumbai on Saturday. His funeral was held on Saturday, October 25, at 11:00 am at Shivaji Park Crematorium in Mumbai. His family members, friends, and colleagues from across the creative and business worlds gathered to pay their last respects to the man who revolutionised the Indian advertising industry. Along with Big B actor ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Saturday attended the last rites of advertising icon Piyush Pandey. Big B was accompanied by his son, Abhishek Bachchan, at Pandey's funeral, which was held at the Shivaji Park Crematorium in Mumbai. Pandey died on Friday morning due to pneumonia complications. After learning about his demise, many took to social media to express their condolences. SRK remembered the creative genius, writing, "Working and being around Piyush Pandey always felt effortless ...Read More >
Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Saturday attended the last rites of advertising icon Piyush Pandey. Big B was accompanied by his son, Abhishek Bachchan, at Pandey's funeral, which was held at the Shivaji Park Crematorium in Mumbai. Pandey died on Friday morning due to pneumonia complications. After learning about his demise, many took to social media to express their condolences. SRK remembered the creative genius, writing, "Working and being around Piyush Pandey always felt effortless ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 25 (ANI): Renowned advertising filmmaker Prahlad Kakkar remembered his "friend, guide, and partner," ad legend Piyush Pandey, who passed away on Friday after battling pneumonia for several weeks. Kakkar, who shared a long friendship and professional bond with Pandey, took to Instagram to post a heartfelt tribute along with several pictures of the two together. Calling him his "friend" and "guide", Kakkar recalled how deeply Pandey influenced the industry an ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Some sell products and some sell dreams. Septuagenarian adman Piyush Pandey, who passed away in the early hours of Friday after battling multiple health complications for over a year (according to his close family friends), was the latter. He was that rare breed who turned advertising into a living conversation between a country and her people. Long before India became a marketer's delight, he had already found the music in her markets, her laughter and her small imperfections. He taught ...Read More >
Jaipur: Friends and acquaintances paid tributes to Jaipur-born advertising legend Piyush Pandey -- fondly remembered in his hometown as 'yaaron ka yaar' (the best among friends) -- who passed away Friday in Mumbai at age 70.Although settled in the financial capital for decades, Pandey retained a deep bond with Jaipur throughout, staying connected with old mates and friends from his cricketing and college days.Prahlad Singh Jadeja, a retired Post and Telegraph officer and Pandey's schoolmate from ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 24 (ANI): Ad filmmaker Prahlad Kakkar on Friday paid tribute to advertisement legend Piyush Pandey, calling him his partner and recalling the laughter and camaraderie they shared. "We were the most irreverent people in advertising. We never took ourselves seriously. We never took anybody else seriously. Whenever we used to meet, we used to laugh a lot. We used to laugh at the world. We always used to do that. I'll really miss that with him because he was my p ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India woke up to shocking news on Friday, October 24, as Piyush Pandey, widely regarded as 'India's Adman,' passed away at the age of 70. While Pandey's legendary status in Indian advertising is well known, few remember that he began his professional journey on the cricket field before leaving an indelible mark in media and marketing.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Before redefining advertising with campaigns for Cadbury, Fevicol, Asian Paints, Vodafone, ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 24 (PTI) 'India's Adman', Piyush Pandey, who redefined advertising in the country by making Hindi mainstream with liberal dosages of humour and broke the mould of English-dominated campaigns, died on Friday morning due to illness. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Piyush Goyal, condoled the death of Jaipur-born Pandey (70), who gave memorable ads for brands such as Cadbury's (Asli Swaad Zindagi ka), Fevicol (Yeh Fevicol ka Jod Hai, Tuteg ...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' acto ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 24 (PTI) Piyush Pandey, advertising industry legend who was behind a number of iconic campaigns, died in the early hours of Friday, his family said. He was 70. His sister Ila Arun, an actor, said Pandey breathed his last at 5.50 am on Friday at a private hospital in Mumbai, where he was undergoing treatment for the last few days after complaining of respiratory complications. "He was very fond of sports and used to describe our family as a team of 11, including nine siblings and ou ...Read More >
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed grief over the demise of advertising legend Piyush Pandey. In a post on X, he wrote, "Pained by the demise of Piyush Pandey Ji. A stalwart in the advertising and communication industry, he set high standards in connecting with the masses with creativity. My condolences to his family, friends, and admirers. Om Shanti." According to one of the relatives, Pandey had been suffering from pneumonia for the past few weeks. His health continued to wo ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran singer and actress Ila Arun has been left devastated by the passing of her brother, Piyush Pandey. Sharing the heartbreaking news, she described feeling devastated and lifeless. In her social media post, Ila Arun mentioned that her brother Prasoon Pandey will provide further details about the loss. Taking to her Instagram, the veteran actress also shared a throwback photo of herself applying tilak on Piyush's head. Alongside the image, Ila Arun wrote, "D ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed grief over the demise of advertising legend Piyush Pandey. In a post on X, he wrote, "Pained by the demise of Piyush Pandey Ji. A stalwart in the advertising and communication industry, he set high standards in connecting with the masses with creativity. My condolences to his family, friends, and admirers. Om Shanti." According to one of the relatives, Pandey had been suffering from pneumonia for the past few weeks. ...Read More >
Mumbai: Advertising legend Piyush Pandey has passed away this morning. He was 70. Piyush Pandey's sister Ila Arun confirmed his passing in a statement. "Dear loved ones, With a devastated, heartbroken, and lifeless spirit, I am writing to inform you that we have lost our dearest and greatest brother, Piyush Pandey, this morning. Further details will be shared by my brother Prasoon Pandey. Rest in peace, dear brother," the statement read. Pandey started his advertising journey in 1982 with Ogi ...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 ...Read More >
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 genu ...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 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Piyush Pandey, the legendary creative force behind some of India's most iconic advertisements for Fevicol, Cadbury, and Asian Paints, passed away on Friday at the age of 70. He had been suffering from an infection. His final rites will be conducted at 11 am at Shivaji Park in Mumbai. The Voice of Indian Advertising With a career spanning nearly four decades, Pandey served as the Chief Creative Officer Worldwide and Executive Chairman India of Ogilvy. He joined Ogilvy in 1982, initia ...Read More >
Mumbai: Renowned filmmaker and ad guru Prahlad Kakkar, who has been behind some of India's most iconic ad campaigns, recently shared intriguing insights about the 1994 Miss India pageant, highlighting the intense competition between Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. In an exclusive conversation with ANI, Kakkar recalled the moments he witnessed during the contest, shedding light on Sushmita Sen's belief that the competition was "rigged." He said, "I had escorted Aishwarya to Goa with her ...Read More >
The Bar Council of India reiterates its stance against unauthorized collaborations between Indian and foreign law firms, emphasizing adherence to the Advocates Act, 1961. The Council warns against misleading practices and potential misconduct, highlighting the need for proper registration under the amended 2023 Rules to avoid severe consequences. The Bar Council of India (BCI) has rescinded its August 5, 2025, press release, issuing a new statement after a legal submission in the Delhi High Cou ...Read More >
Twenty-five years ago, marketing was on the cusp of a seismic shift, sparked by a new advertising product. From the early days of Google Ads, few could have predicted the fundamental change it would ignite in how people consume information and how businesses reach them. People come to Google and YouTube to get answers to their questions, discover new things, and find inspiration. Ads help connect people to businesses of all sizes along these journeys, and enable publishers and creators to offer ...Read More >
Unity Software (U) shares pulled back nearly 7% in the latest session, catching investors' attention after a stretch of declines this month. The selloff has sparked discussion about the stock's valuation and where it fits into the broader software sector conversation. See our latest analysis for Unity Software. Unity's 1-month share price return of -24.4% stands out against an otherwise strong year, with shares still up more than 41% year-to-date and a robust 63% total shareholder return over ...Read More >
(RTTNews) - Indian shares were little changed in early trade on Friday due to escalating Sino-U.S. tensions and renewed concerns about the U.S. banking sector. The benchmark BSE Sensex was down 7 points at 83,460 while the broader NSE Nifty index was marginally higher at 25,595. Infosys fell 1.6 percent on reporting a 2.2 percent quarter-on-quarter revenue increase in constant currency terms for Q2FY26. Wipro slumped 4.2 percent on reporting a 2.5 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decline in i ...Read More >
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