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Sony LIV gets Sunil Grover to tackle cricket’s biggest workplace problem ~‘Har Screen Par Cricket, Sony Ke Saath’ takes a comic look at what happens when a packed cricket calendar collides with the working day~ Campaign Link: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Db-GTQEof9k/?igsh=YzlqbHh5b2ZraGJ0 Press Release: Mumbai, 13th Aug 2026: Meetings, deadlines, targets, and four months of India cricket. Sony LIV has brought Sunil Grover on board for its new campaign, Har Screen Par Cricket, Sony Ke Saath, which finds humour in a problem familiar to offices across the country: getting any work done when India is playing. Grover plays a rather unforgiving corporate boss who summons his employees to address what he believes is the biggest threat facing the company over the next four months. What follows is an extreme solution that is unlikely to go down well with cricket fans. The campaign comes from a very Indian habit: when there is a match on, one eye is on work and the other on the score. Whether at home, in office or on the move, viewers can follow the cricket across screens on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV. The cricket calendar begins with India's tour of Sri Lanka from August 15, moving on to the DP World Women's Asia Cup 2026, featuring the high-voltage India vs Pakistan clash on September 5. The line-up also includes India and Pakistan cricket at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 from September 17 and India’s tour of New Zealand from October 22.

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AIR INDIA EXPRESS BRINGS THE SPIRIT OF ONAM ON BOARD WITH SPECIAL ONASADYA MEALS Guests travelling between 15 August and 31 August can pre-book the festive Onasadya on flights connecting Kerala and West Asia 13-August-2026, National: Air India Express has introduced a specially curated Onasadya meal for guests travelling on international flights connecting Kerala and destinations across West Asia during the Onam season. The special festive meal was launched in Thiruvananthapuram by P. C. Vishnunadh, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinema, Government of Kerala, in the presence of Sunil Suresh, Head-Marketing, E-commerce, and Loyalty, Air India group. Guests travelling between 15 August and 31 August 2026 can pre-book the festive meal through airindiaexpress.com or the Air India Express mobile app, up to 18 hours prior to departure. Launching the Onasadya, P. C. Vishnunadh, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinema, Government of Kerala, said: “Onam is one of Kerala's most cherished festivals, embodying the values of togetherness, gratitude, and cultural pride. It is also an occasion to showcase the state's rich culinary traditions and warm hospitality to the world. Through initiatives such as Onasadya on board, the spirit and flavours of Onam can reach travellers across geographies. I appreciate Air India Express for bringing this festive tradition on board and helping share Kerala's cultural heritage with guests from India and abroad." Speaking on the occasion, Sunil Suresh, Head-Marketing, E-commerce, and Loyalty, Air India group said: “Kerala is more than a destination for Air India Express. The state is central to our network and to the communities we serve. As an airline committed to creating meaningful connections between people, places and cultures, we view occasions such as Onam as opportunities to celebrate and share Kerala's traditions with our guests. Through the introduction of the Onasadya on flights connecting Kerala and West Asia, we are marking the festive season while serving the large Malayali community that travels on our network." Priced at ₹500 and available for pre-booking, the specially curated Gourmair Onasadya features a selection of Kerala's traditional festive dishes, including Matta Rice with Parippu, Sambar, Avial, Koottu Curry, Erissery, Thoran, Mango Pickle, Inji Puli, Banana Chips, Sharkara Varatti, and Palada Pradhaman. The meal is served on a banana leaf and presented in Kasavu-inspired packaging, drawing inspiration from Kerala's iconic golden-bordered handloom tradition synonymous with Onam celebrations. The special meal is available on all international Air India Express flights to and from Kerala's four international gateways, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, and Kannur, connecting travellers across West Asia. Air India Express operates around 2,850 monthly flights from Kerala's four international airports, with approximately 70% of these services connecting the state to 13 destinations across West Asia: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait, Muscat, Ras Al Khaimah, Riyadh, Salalah, and Sharjah

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Love Lottery Poster Out: Heli Daruwala Turns Bride, Akshay Oberoi Gets Entangled in Mystery Arvind Pandey’s Courtroom Drama Thriller ‘Love Lottery’ Puts Male Rights in the Spotlight Mumbai, 13 August 2026: The intriguing poster of the upcoming crime-suspense social drama Love Lottery has been unveiled, featuring Heli Daruwala in a stunning bridal avatar and Akshay Oberoi looking intense and caught in a web of questions. The contrasting looks of the lead pair instantly create curiosity about the story and the mystery surrounding their characters. Starring Akshay Oberoi and Heli Daruwala, Love Lottery explores the sensitive and contemporary subject of male rights through a gripping narrative that combines crime, suspense, relationships and social drama. The film promises to raise questions about perceptions, justice and the complexities of relationships while keeping the audience engaged with its suspenseful storyline. Speaking about the film, director Arvind Pandey says, “Love Lottery is not just a crime-suspense story; it also looks at an important social issue that deserves a conversation. We have tried to present the subject of male rights through an engaging and emotionally driven story. The poster gives only a glimpse of the mystery, and there is much more to discover when audiences watch the film.” Producer Kuldeep Bhargava aka Tushar adds, “We wanted Love Lottery to entertain audiences while also making them think. The film deals with a subject that is rarely explored from this perspective. With a strong cast, an intriguing story and Arvind Pandey’s vision, we are confident that the film will connect with audiences. We are excited to bring it to theatres on 18 September.” Writer Ankur Khattri says, “With Love Lottery, I wanted to explore relationships, trust and emotions through a story that keeps audiences guessing. The film presents a sensitive subject from a fresh perspective while keeping suspense and mystery at its core.” Produced under the banner of Cinema Ganj Films, Love Lottery is produced by Kuldeep Bhargava aka Tushar and directed by Arvind Pandey. The film is written by Ankur Khattri. The film features an impressive ensemble cast, with Kabir Duhan Singh, Vijayant Kohli, Hemant Pandey, Indira Krishnan, Santosh Shukla, Vikramm Sharma, Agni Agyari, Kumar Saurabh, Ashwant Lodhi and Arshdep Ssandhu in pivotal roles. The cinematography is handled by Navin V. Mishra, while the music is composed by Varun Mishra and Arvind Pandey. With its intriguing poster, an unusual subject and a strong ensemble cast, Love Lottery is gearing up for its theatrical release on 18 September. The film promises a combination of crime, suspense and social drama while bringing the conversation around male rights to the forefront.

Manish Malhotra Inspires Young Designers at NIF Global Borivali, Celebrating Creativity, Confidence and the Future of Fashion

Manish Malhotra Inspires Young Designers at NIF Global Borivali, Celebrating Creativity, Confidence and the Future of Fashion Mumbai — NIF Global Borivali hosted an engaging celebration of fashion, creativity and student talent, featuring an interactive session with celebrated fashion designer Manish Malhotra. The event brought together aspiring designers for an afternoon of conversations, creative challenges, student showcases and felicitations, creating a vibrant platform for young talent to learn, participate and express themselves. The programme opened with a Welcome, Introduction & Felicitation, recognizing student achievements and setting the stage for an afternoon centered around creativity, interaction and inspiration. A major highlight was an interactive talk show with Manish Malhotra where students engaged with one of India's most celebrated fashion designer, gaining insights into his creative journey and the world of fashion. The interaction continued with the Design Challenge: "Style It Like Manish", encouraging students to interpret design through their own creative lens. The challenge offered a hands-on opportunity to experiment, innovate and showcase their unique sense of style. Commenting on the interaction with the students, Manish Malhotra said: “For me, the most meaningful way of giving back is by giving my time, experience and perspective to the next generation.” It’s about meeting young students, interacting with them, and understanding how they think. I’ve been associated with NIF Global for several years now, and every interaction with Gen Z students through NIF Global is incredibly enriching. It’s wonderful to be here at the NIF Global Borivali campus, engaging with such bright and creative minds. Guiding them, encouraging them and reassuring them that they can achieve their goals is something I truly believe in. I feel every artist—whether a director, actor or designer—has a responsibility to inspire, guide and give back to the next generation.” The energy of the afternoon continued with an engaging and lively interaction moderated by Tisha Khosla, Author and Creative Educator, NIF Global Corporate, bringing spontaneity, warmth and entertainment to the programme. The conversation encouraged students to participate freely, ask questions and share their perspectives, adding a fun and informal dimension to their interaction with the fashion icon. The spotlight then shifted to the Student Work Exhibition & Interaction, where students showcased their creative work and engaged in meaningful conversations around their ideas, inspirations and creative processes. The exhibition celebrated the talent, individuality and imagination of NIF Global’s young designers, offering Manish Malhotra an opportunity to interact with and appreciate their work. The showcase concluded with photographs capturing the memorable moments from the interaction and exhibition. Commenting on the interaction with the students, Tanbeer Bhatia said: “At NIF Global, we strongly believe that meaningful industry exposure plays a vital role in shaping the future of young creative professionals. Interactions with icons such as Manish Malhotra provide students with invaluable insights, inspiration and confidence. Our aim has always been to create opportunities that allow students to learn directly from industry leaders and gain an edge even before they step into the professional world.” Under the leadership of Tanbeer Bhatia, Monty Bhatia and Mita Agrawal, NIF Global Borivali and South Mumbai have continued to focus on creating industry-connected learning experiences that encourage creativity, confidence and professional growth among aspiring designers. The engaging afternoon with Manish Malhotra served as an inspiring reminder that fashion education goes beyond classroom learning — it is about experimentation, expression, observation and the courage to develop a distinct creative point of view. #NIFGlobal #NIFGlobalBorivali #ManishMalhotra #FashionEducation #DesignEducation #StudentShowcase #StyleItLikeManish

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Corporates & Consulates support KASHISH 2026 and celebrate Pride! South Asia’s biggest LGBTQ+ film festival was supported by many corporate houses, consulates and organizations. The 17th edition of KASHISH Pride Film Festival, South Asia’s biggest LGBTQ+ film festival, was held from June 3rd to June 7th at Liberty Cinema, Alliance Française de Bombay and National Gallery of Modern Art. In all the festival screened 153 films from 43 countries. This year’s theme was ‘Reflect, Resonate, Rejoice’, an invitation for everyone to reflect upon where we came from, resonate with the happenings around us, and rejoice over the small victories. Corporate houses, Consulates, and media organizations celebrated June Pride Month with KASHISH this year, reaffirming their commitment to support diversity and equality for the LGBTQ+ community. “We celebrated our 17th year of the festival, and we came out stronger than ever with a diversified program and more venues. We are really humbled by the consistent support offered by many of our partners, many of them for the 11th or 7th or 4th year! More than the financial support, what matters is the value they bring in terms of speakers on the panel, support to film screenings and filmmakers, and also many of them even send a team of their employees to volunteer at the festival. This is truly walking the talk! Their support also helps bring visibility to the festival among their own target stakeholders and communities”, said Sridhar Rangayan, founder festival director This year the Angel Partner was Tourism Office of Spain in India. “Spain is proud to partner with KASHISH Pride Film Festival 2026 as Angel Partner and Country in Focus. Spain has long been recognised internationally for its commitment to diversity, inclusion and LGBTQ+ rights, values that form an important part of contemporary Spanish society. Through cinema, culture and dialogue, KASHISH offers a meaningful platform to celebrate authentic stories and human connection. Under the theme ‘Spain, where diversity lives’, this collaboration also reflects Spain’s image as an open, welcoming and LGBTQ+ friendly destination, rich in culture, creativity, gastronomy, heritage and unique travel experiences. We hope this initiative further strengthens the cultural and tourism ties between Spain and India,” said Elena Orland, Tourism Counsellor at the Embassy of Spain in India and Director of the Tourism Office of Spain in India. This year the Venture Partners were Morgan Stanley, General Mills, TIAA India and FLUX Mumbai. Manoj Gupte, Managing Director, Technology and Executive Sponsor - India Pride and Ally Network, Morgan Stanley said, “Our long-standing partnership with the KASHISH Pride Film Festival reflects Morgan Stanley’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and allyship. KASHISH provides a powerful platform to the LGBT+ community, using storytelling to foster creative expression and meaningful dialogue. Through film screenings and conversations, we have witnessed how shared experiences empower individuals, challenge perceptions, and inspire change. Creating an environment where everyone can be their authentic selves is central to who we are, and we are proud of our collaboration with KASHISH and its continued positive impact on the LGBT+ community.” “The KASHISH Pride Film Festival builds incredible community and celebrates the journey of being, becoming, and belonging,” said Francisca Villamil, Senior Director, General Mills. “We’re proud to be a part of such a significant event. It’s a meaningful expression of championing belonging, a core value at General Mills. To truly belong, every single voice needs to be heard, valued, and respected.” "Cinema breaks walls. It opens opportunities to bring trans and queer narratives to the forefront. When we showcase these stories, we amplify trans and non-binary voices, ensuring they are heard loud, clear, and on their own terms", said Queen Victoria Ortega, International President and Chief Visionary Officer, FLUX. The Supporting Partners this year were KPMG, French Institute in India and the Government of Quebec in India. The Award Partners were Lotus Visual Productions (UK), K.F.Patil Charitable Trust, Wadia Movietone, Whistling Woods International, GagaOolala (Taiwan), Samruddhi Studios, Keshav Suri Foundation, Tiger Baby Films, Kindling Films, Mr.Vikramaditya Motwane, Ms. Guneet Monga, Ms.Renuka Shahane, Mr.Abhay Kulkarni and Mr.Ashish Sawhny.

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Mumbai, August 12, 2026: JioStar, the official broadcast and digital partner for the Premier League in India has launched its campaign for the new season, titled ‘Humara Long Distance Love’. The campaign comprises three films starring actor Tiger Shroff and cricketers Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag, each a genuine Premier League superfan with their own long-distance love story. The campaign sets out to create euphoria around the start of the new season and rally Indian fans behind the clubs and competition they have chosen to make their own. The campaign celebrates what Premier League fandom in India is all about. It plays on the idea that no one handed these fans their club allegiance by birth or postcode, but they chose it, built their lives around it, and kept choosing it, through the 1 AM kick-offs, group-chat wars, and years that test even the most devoted supporter. The campaign turns this truth into something every Indian fan can recognize and feel proud of. Each film follows the same narrative device of a celebrity superfan’s candid monologue that leads the audience to believe they are hearing a confession about the struggles and efforts of a romantic long-distance relationship, before a reveal shows that the devotion was always for their club. In ‘The Workout’, Tiger Shroff channels his frustrations through an intense gym session before pulling a Manchester United jersey from his bag and reaffirming his love for the club. In ‘The Date’, Riyan Parag seemingly prepares for a date at home, only for the door to open on a group of friends in Manchester United jerseys, arriving to watch the season opener. In ‘The Long Wait’, Sanju Samson, perpetually on the road, reflects on sustaining a long-distance relationship across time zones, before his hotel room fills with friends in Liverpool jerseys for the kick-off. Sharing his thoughts on the campaign, Tiger Shroff said, “Being a football fan teaches you that you don’t just support a club when it’s winning—you stand by it through every high and every low. That kind of loyalty is something I genuinely relate to. As fans, we invest so much emotionally, and every Premier League supporter in India knows exactly what that journey feels like. I think JioStar’s campaign captures that passion and commitment beautifully” Sanju Samson said, “As a cricketer, I am always travelling, always on the road, and yet no matter where I am in the world, Liverpool’s matches are non-negotiable. That is what it means to be a die-hard fan. The distance and sacrifices are real, but so is the love. I am glad this campaign gives that feeling a voice, because millions of Indian fans live it every single week and it is something worth celebrating.” Speaking about the film, Riyan Parag said, “I’ve been a Manchester United fan for as long as I can remember, and honestly, it's the very definition of a long-distance relationship. The early mornings, the hope, the heartbreak, and yet you never stop showing up. That's what this film is about, and I think every Premier League fan in India is going to recognize their own story in it. That passion is real, and it deserves to be celebrated.” Prashant Khanna, Head – Sports: Rights & Innovation, JioStar, said “The Premier League has one of the most passionate and deeply invested fan bases in India, and what has always fascinated us is how organically this fandom has grown. Nobody told these fans which club to support. They found their club, fell in love with it, and have remained devoted to it through the late nights, early mornings, the heartbreak, and everything in between. ‘Humara Long Distance Love’ is a celebration of that devotion and a tribute to the millions of Indian fans who live this journey every single week. As the new season begins, this campaign is our way of recognizing that passion and celebrating the fans who have made the Premier League a part of their lives.” The 2026/27 Premier League season runs from August 22, 2026, to May 30, 2027. Arsenal enters as defending champions and is the only team with the same manager for more than five seasons. Nine clubs have appointed a new manager during the summer transfer window, while five managers will be taking charge of a Premier League match for the first time in their coaching careers. Arsenal will take on newly promoted Coventry City on the opening night. All 380 matches from this season will be live and exclusive in India on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network.

The body shop

The Body Shop Spotlights Vitamin C, Tea Tree and Ginger as Monsoon Must-Haves India, August 2026: The Body Shop, the British-born ethical beauty brand, spotlights its bestselling Vitamin C, Tea Tree and Ginger ranges as monsoon essentials, offering nature-inspired solutions for common seasonal skin and hair concerns. While the rainy season brings welcome relief from the summer heat, it can also lead to dull skin, excess oil, breakouts and scalp issues, making it the perfect time to refresh everyday beauty routines. The Vitamin C Skincare range, enriched with camu camu berry extract, helps revive dull-looking skin and restore radiance. The range includes the Vitamin C Glow Revealing Serum, formulated with 10% vitamin C and bakuchiol to help reduce the appearance of uneven pigmentation while providing 24-hour hydration, along with the Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturiser for softer, smoother and visibly glowing skin. image.jpeg For oily and blemish-prone skin, the Tea Tree Skincare range is enriched with Community Fair Trade tea tree oil from Kenya and salicylic acid to help control excess oil and visibly reduce blemishes. The range includes the Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash, Tea Tree Daily Solution, and the iconic Tea Tree Oil for targeted blemish care. image.jpeg To address monsoon scalp concerns, the Ginger Haircare range features the bestselling Ginger Anti-Dandruff Shampoo and Ginger Scalp Care Conditioner. Infused with ginger essential oil, birch bark, white willow extracts and Community Fair Trade organic aloe vera, the duo helps gently cleanse, nourish and maintain a healthy-looking scalp while leaving hair feeling soft and refreshed. image.jpeg The Vitamin C, Tea Tree and Ginger ranges are available at The Body Shop stores across India, on the brand's official website, and across leading beauty and e-commerce platforms.