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Story TV Launches “Story TV Dailies”: India’s First Microdrama Serials with Daily Episodes New shows with daily episodic drops mark Story TV's next frontier in the microdrama format Story TV Dailies aims to expand its content slate in the coming weeks with new genres that will be a first in microdramas Targets India’s massive appx. 600 million smartphone owners who continue to consume TV serials under the General Entertainment Category (GEC) India’s GEC ad revenue generates an 11,500 cr annually Mumbai, 21 May 2026: Story TV, India's leading microdrama platform with over 9 crore downloads and 1,500+ titles, today announced the launch of Story TV Dailies, a first-of-its-kind format in the Indian microdrama ecosystem that brings serialised storytelling like TV serials with no defined conclusion & daily episodic drops in vertical format. The launch cements Story TV's position as a pioneer in the format and sets a new benchmark for content and storytelling innovation in microdramas. With Story TV Dailies, Story TV is looking to cater to 500+ million viewers, particularly GEC audiences, who continue to consume content through linear television serials but are also active smartphone users. With Dailies, Story TV aims to bring the charm of serialised storytelling and the content depth associated with soap operas andr TV serials, which Indian audiences are familiar with, to a smartphone- first viewing experience. With storytelling that spans new genres such as mythology, fantasy, mystery and more, Story TV Dailies will expand the platform’s presence into newer genres that are rarely seen in microdramas. The slate has been designed to cater to India’s rising appetite for premium, serialised and entertaining content. Story TV Dailies content slate has differentiated storytelling, higher production quality and writing that evolves with audience preferences. The new slate features three shows, namely Jinn Ki Dulhan, Magic Pen Wala Hero and Mast Maula Zindagi. Talking about the new format, GSN Aditya, COO at Story TV, said, “Smartphones are the new TV and viewers are increasingly discovering content and spending most of their time on their phones. As one of the first movers in the microdrama ecosystem we want to build the future of entertainment. Story TV Dailies is our bold new take on how microdramas can evolve from a 90-minute show to daily entertainment format with endless possibilities and episodes.” He adds, “Dailies are designed for the way India watches: in short bursts and on mobile. Unlike episodic drops on conventional OTT platforms, where viewers have to wait for episodes for days or weeks, Dailies delivers fresh new content every single day, building a daily consumption habit that no other format in India has attempted at this scale with millions of users at once.” Dailies will have a dedicated section within the Story TV app, making it the first platform to give the serial microdrama format its own home. The daily episodic drop is designed to mirror the viewing windows Story TV audiences already use: the midday break, the evening commute, and the post-dinner scroll. Users on average spend around 90 mins per day on Story TV watching microdramas, making Dailies a natural extension of viewing behaviour on the platform.

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MANASI PAWAR MAKES A JAW-DROPPING RED CARPET DEBUT AT THE 2026 CANNES FILM FESTIVAL Rising Indian actress Manasi Pawar has officially made her grand debut on the international stage, turning heads at the prestigious 79th Cannes Film Festival. Known to her growing fanbase for her captivating performances in music videos and hit web series, Pawar transitioned seamlessly from digital screens to global royalty, serving up an unforgettable masterclass in high-fashion glamour. Walking the iconic red carpet, Manasi Pawar commanded the attention of international paparazzi in a breathtaking, custom-designed black gown that perfectly balanced classic sophistication with modern edge. The striking ensemble featured a strapless, corseted bodice heavily adorned with intricate, midnight-black floral embroidery and shimmering beadwork. Flowing into a sheer, floor-length skirt that beautifully played with transparency, the gown boasted a daring, thigh-high slit that accentuated her elegant stance and showcased her unique bow tattoo. Manasi Pawar paired the statement dress with minimalist yet striking accessories, including a sleek black clutch, a delicate diamond bracelet, and teardrop earrings that framed her face flawlessly. Her beauty look leaned heavily into Hollywood glamour, featuring voluminous, cascading waves swept gracefully to one side, a flawless matte base, and a sultry, soft smokey eye. The actress’s commanding presence on the French Riviera marks a monumental milestone in her skyrocketing career. Moving from digital content creation to walking alongside global cinema icons, Pawar’s debut represents the powerful rise of a new generation of Indian talent on the global fashion circuit.

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Cannes 2026: Bigg Boss 17 fame Soniya Bansal Makes Striking Debut in Radha Rani-Inspired Ensemble, Blends Spirituality with Couture Elegance Actor Soniya Bansal, best known for her stint on Bigg Boss 17, marked a notable international debut at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, turning heads with a culturally rooted and spiritually inspired red carpet appearance. Representing her upcoming environmental film The Last Breath, Bansal’s presence at the global film gala was both cinematic and symbolic, as she brought Indian devotional aesthetics to one of cinema’s most prestigious platforms. For her debut outing, the actress wore a bespoke creation by celebrated designer Dolly J. The ensemble, a pastel pink lehenga-saree hybrid, featured intricate white floral embroidery and delicate gold detailing, with a sheer dupatta gracefully draped over her head—evoking the serene imagery associated with Radha Rani. Her styling further elevated the look, with emerald and uncut diamond jewellery, traditional bangles, and a subtle alta accent on her hands. A soft, dewy makeup palette, defined eyes, and a minimal bindi completed the aesthetic, while a peacock feather detail woven into her hair added a symbolic nod to Indian mythology. Speaking briefly about her Cannes debut, Bansal said, “Walking the red carpet at Cannes for the first time feels surreal. I wanted to stay rooted in Indian culture while presenting something timeless and graceful on an international stage.” In The Last Breath, Bansal reportedly not only stars but has also contributed creatively to the project, which highlights the urgent issue of deforestation. She shares screen space with actor Shiv Thakare. With this debut, Bansal joins a growing list of Indian artists using the Cannes platform to merge cinema, culture, and social messaging on a global scale. 79वें कान्स फिल्म फेस्टिवल में बिग बॉस 17 फेम

SPECTRA: Beyond the Limits of a Masterpiece Premieres with Grand Screening

SPECTRA: Beyond the Limits of a Masterpiece Premieres with Grand Screening

The much-awaited reality show SPECTRA – Beyond the Limits of a Masterpiece had a special screening on 20th May 2026 at Fairfield by Marriott, Andheri West, Mumbai. The show is set to stream on Amazon MX Player from 21st May 2026. It is presented by Versatile Motion Pictures in strategic partnership with POSCA and Uniball. The evening began on a beautiful and artistic note with an exhibition of paintings created by the contestants of the show. The artwork reflected raw talent, emotions, and the journey of each participant, giving guests a glimpse into what the show truly stands for. Produced by Harsh Mainra and hosted by Shivya Pathania, SPECTRA explores creativity in its purest form, pushing artists beyond their comfort zones and limits. The screening was attended by several well-known faces from the industry along with the contestants of the show including Saqib Ayub, Sneha Chakraborty, Simran Sharma, Rishab Chadha, Rajit Kapur, Snehil Dixit, Vishakha Pandey, Shevam Singh, Sanjay Gagnani, Athira Dev, Aparna Dixit, Pranita Pandit, Dishank Arora, Sachin Parikh, Mahir Pandhi, Sharad Malhotra, Rishina Kandhari,Faizal Mallik , Nikita porwal , Shivam singh , Rajit Kapoor , Niranjan Iyengar, Mahir Pandhi, Pranitaa Pandit, Aparna Dixit, Dishank Arora The feedback after the screening was very positive and emotional. Guests appreciated the honesty of the show, the effort of the contestants, and the unique concept that blends art with real-life challenges. Many praised the show for being refreshing and meaningful, highlighting how it connects deeply with the audience through creativity and real struggles. SPECTRA – Beyond the Limits of a Masterpiece promises to be more than just a reality show. It is a journey of passion, resilience, and artistic expression that aims to leave a lasting impact on viewers. With its strong concept and heartfelt storytelling, the show is all set to win hearts when it starts streaming from 21st May 2026 on Amazon MX Player.

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Vestian Expands Service Portfolio with Launch of Integrated Managed Workspace Platform; Targets 2 Mn Sq Ft Across Top Cities Bengaluru, May 20, 2026: Vestian has expanded its service portfolio with the launch of Vestian Spaces, an integrated managed workspace platform that brings together workplace strategy, design, project execution, and facility management under a single offering. The move marks a strategic service line extension for the company as occupiers increasingly shift toward flexible, scalable, and experience-led workplace solutions. Through Vestian Spaces, the firm aims to provide enterprises with end-to-end workplace services across the entire office lifecycle, moving beyond traditional real estate advisory and transaction services. The company plans to scale the platform to over 2 million sq. ft. within the next three years, targeting major office markets including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, and the National Capital Region. Unlike conventional coworking and managed office operators that rely heavily on outsourced vendors, Vestian said its platform will operate on a fully integrated in-house model, enabling the company to manage the entire workplace lifecycle internally — from advisory and design to execution and ongoing operations. “Workplaces are no longer viewed as static real estate assets; they have become strategic tools for business performance, talent engagement, and organizational agility,” said Michael Silver, Chairman, Vestian. “With Vestian Spaces, we are bringing together the expertise required to help companies build and operate workplaces that can evolve with changing business needs.” Shrinivas Rao, CEO, Vestian, said the company sees increasing demand from enterprises looking for integrated workplace solutions. “Clients today want more than just office space — they seek scalable environments that enhance employee experience, support business expansion, and simplify workplace management,” Rao said. “Vestian Spaces delivers a seamless and future-ready workplace experience through a single accountable partner.” Highlighting the company’s operating model, Ajai Kartik, Executive Vice President, Vestian Spaces said the platform differentiates itself by keeping all core workplace functions in-house rather than outsourcing them to third-party vendors. “The managed workspace sector has largely evolved around outsourced delivery models. Vestian Spaces takes a fundamentally different approach by offering a fully integrated, in-house operating structure that ensures accountability, consistency, and quality across the workplace lifecycle,” he said. Industry experts believe the managed workspace segment is entering a new phase of growth as large enterprises increasingly prefer flexible, capex-light office models amid changing workplace strategies and rapid expansion of GCCs in India. With the launch of Vestian Spaces, Vestian enters the rapidly evolving managed workspace segment, addressing the growing preference among occupiers for flexible, fully managed, and experience-centric office solutions over traditional leasing models. About Vestian: Vestian is an occupier-focused workplace solutions firm specializing in commercial, residential, industrial, retail and hospitality sectors. Headquartered at Chicago, Vestian has offices across US, India, China, UK, Sri Lanka and the Middle East. Our core strength lies in providing customized innovative solutions that are aligned to the client's business objectives. Our extensive service portfolio includes Investment & Consultancy Services, Transaction Advisory Services, Project Services, Retail Business Solutions and Integrated Facilities Management Services. Vestian is the only global workplace solutions organization to be certified in both quality management systems and environmental health & safety standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 37001. For further information on the company, you can visit us at www.vestian.com

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Olivia Coleman & John Lithgow starrer JIMPA to open KASHISH 2026 The 1999 film “Performing the Goddess: Chapal Bhadhuri’s Story” and the intense “LSD 2” by Dibakar Banerjee to screen as Special Presentations The 17th edition of KASHISH Pride Film Festival is all set to kick start June pride month in Mumbai with 153 films from 43 countries. This year apart from its regular venues like the iconic Liberty Cinema and Alliance Française, the festival will also be hosted at the National Gallery of Modern Art. The opening film "Jimpa" explores queer joy, family, and reconciliation. It follows filmmaker Hannah (Olivia Colman) as she takes her non-binary teenager (Aud Mason-Hyde) to Amsterdam to visit her gay father, Jimpa (John Lithgow). The film focuses on navigating complex family history and the endurance of love. Reflecting this year’s festival theme of ‘Reflect, Resonate, Rejoice’, the two special presentations make us reflect and resonate, “Performing the Goddess: Chapal Bhaduri’s Story”, the 1999 film by Naveen Kishore that makes us reflect about the life and times of Chapal Rani, a legendary figure in Bengal's traditional folk traveling theater, who spent his career portraying women; and “Love, Sex and Dhoka 2" by Dibakar Banerjee that resonates with the high-tech realities of the modern digital age critiquing the social media addiction and reality show obsession, with real life transgender actress playing lead parts. The four Centerpiece films - the Sundance winner “Cactus Pears (Sabar Bonda)” by Rohan Kanawade about two men in love in rural India; the Brazilian feature “I Am Going To Miss You” by Daniel Ribeiro foregrounding relationship between a transmasculine person and transgender woman; the American documentary feature “Heightened Scrutiny” by Sam Feder about a transmasculine lawyer fighting for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community; and the Indian documentary feature “Queering India” by Lakhinandan Boruah & Swapnesh Dubey about queer rights in India - celebrate and rejoice contemporary lives of LGBTQ+ persons across the globe. Speaking about this year’s program, founder festival director Sridhar Rangayan said, “This year we received close to 600 submissions and curating the final program was a herculean task. We try to program a balanced representation of the entire LGBTQ+ spectrum as well as intersectionalities between sexuality and special abilities, faith, and region. The festival also leads from the front to support the transgender & non-binary communities at this moment in life with numerous films highlighting the struggles, victories and narratives by and for the communities.“ This year Spain is the country in focus with four feature films and twelve short films including the Teddy Award winner “Ivan & Hadoum” by Ian de la Rosa and the closing film “Maspolamas” by Aitor Arregi and Jose Mari Goenaga. Saagar Gupta, Artistic Director, said, “This year, we are introducing a special competition section titled ‘Genderation Shorts’, spotlighting stories of young people navigating gender, identity, and belonging. As always, the festival continues to evolve with new ideas and formats so we have a few more surprises in store, which we’re excited to reveal as the festival unfolds.” More information about programs, festival passes, etc. can be accessed at https://mumbaiqueerfest.com/

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Calvin Klein and Jung Kook Recast the Brand’s Icons with New Collaboration The limited-edition Jung Kook for Calvin Klein capsule brings the brand ambassador and pop royalty's rebellious style to hero Calvin Klein silhouettes image.jpegimage.jpeg INDIA – May 19, 2026 – Calvin Klein, Inc., part of PVH Corp. [NYSE:PVH], today announces Jung Kook for Calvin Klein, a limited-edition capsule in partnership with global brand ambassador and pop royalty Jung Kook, marking his first fashion collaboration. Building on the brand’s long-standing ambassadorship with the artist, the capsule reimagines Calvin Klein’s brand-defining essentials through the lens of Jung Kook’s personal style, merging the brand’s distinct design language with his rebellious edge. “Partnering with Calvin Klein over the past few years has given me the opportunity to express myself through the brand’s iconic style, and it’s been exciting to work with Calvin Klein in this more personal, creative way,” said Jung Kook. “As my first fashion collaboration, I wanted to fully immerse myself in the process, leveraging Calvin Klein’s design expertise to leave my mark on every piece. This capsule feels authentic to my style and my love of riding and is a meaningful way to shape something lasting through design and storytelling.” Blending biker attitude with Calvin Klein’s storied design codes, the men’s and women’s 20-style capsule infuses the brand’s icons with Jung Kook’s authentic style. Rooted in underwear and key denim silhouettes, including the 90s trucker jacket and 90s straight and low-rise baggy styles complemented by graphic tees, sweatshirts and a racer jacket, the capsule’s attitude and worn-in edge is further reinforced with distressed denim accents and racing stripe details. Throughout, personal and elevated details – special logo branding, interior woven labels, hidden embroidery, Jung Kook-inspired graphics and custom denim washes, as well as exclusive packaging – add depth and collectability. “This collaboration brings together two cultural forces at full power, combining the unmistakable influence of Jung Kook with Calvin Klein’s iconic brand codes to create something with real impact,” said David Savman, Global Brand President, Calvin Klein. “Through Jung Kook's lens, we’re able to express a more personal side of the partnership, inspired by his individuality and passion for motorcycles, all interpreted through the Calvin Klein aesthetic. Together, we are reimagining our icons for today in a way that feels authentic, culturally resonant and globally compelling.” The collaboration launches with a cinematic campaign that captures Jung Kook’s magnetic energy and rebellious spirit through a biker concept that takes cues from his passion for motorcycles. Dynamic portraits and a series of trailers shot by Alasdair McLellan portray Jung Kook as a modern icon embodying the freedom of the open road, uniting fashion and entertainment to create an immersive world that balances his larger-than-life impact with Calvin Klein’s confident point of view. Jung Kook for Calvin Klein will be available in India in eight select Calvin Klein stores on May 20, 2026, 11 AM onwards. The collection will be available exclusively at Nexus Select CityWalk, New Delhi; Ambience Mall, Gurugram; DLF Mall of India, Noida; Nexus Elante, Chandigarh; Jio World Drive, Mumbai; Phoenix Palladium, Mumbai; Inorbit Mall Cyberabad, Hyderabad and Phoenix Mall of Asia, Bangalore Posters inspired by the campaign will be available at the participating stores as a collectible gift-with-purchase. ### Campaign Assets: Click Here Campaign Credits: Directed and photographed by Alasdair McLellan Editorial Credits: Jung Kook for Calvin Klein Social: @calvinklein About Calvin Klein Calvin Klein is one of the world’s leading global fashion lifestyle brands, founded in New York in 1968. Shaped by a way of living that meets culture, the brand’s distinctive, modern aesthetic informs its approach to iconic product design and influential brand storytelling. Across underwear, jeans, apparel, accessories, home and fragrance, Calvin Klein creates essential pieces that translate its American fashion roots to an international audience. Global retail sales of Calvin Klein products were approximately $9 billion in 2025. About PVH Corp. PVH is one of the world’s largest fashion companies, driven by its two iconic brands, Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER. For more than 140 years, PVH has connected with and inspired consumers globally and now operates in more than 40 countries worldwide. For more information, visit https://www.pvh.com. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.