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Zee 5 and Google Cloud Collaborate to Reimagine Content Discovery with ‘Clips’ ~ Built with Google Cloud, the technology uses advanced Gemini models to identify high-engagement moments and automatically turn them into short-form vertical videos at scale ~ ~ National, 5th October 2026: Zee 5 is seeing strong momentum for Clips, its AI-powered vertical short-video experience designed to expand how audiences discover and engage with entertainment on the platform. By surfacing compelling moments from its long-form catalogue in a quick, swipe-led format, Clips is transforming moments of discovery and creating a new pathway for audiences to sample content and move seamlessly into the full-length experience. Engineered by the Zee 5 and Google Cloud teams, the technology behind Clips brings together the Gemini Pro, Chirp multilingual model, Cloud Vision API and deep-learning models to transform how long-form content is processed for discovery. The system identifies high-engagement moments within movies and shows, automatically converting them into short, vertical videos, enabling Zee 5 to create content for discovery from its existing catalogue at scale and speed. More than a short-form viewing experience, Clips is creating a new way for Zee 5 to bring moments from its long-form library to audiences, opening up more intuitive pathways to explore the breadth of entertainment available on the platform. Audiences can sample a moment from a movie or show and move directly into the full-length title when it sparks interest. Early viewing behaviour is showing a meaningful movement from Clips to full-length content, reinforcing the role of short form as an entry point to deeper consumption. Tejkarran Singh Bajaj, Business Head - Zee 5 India and AI & Innovation, said, “At Zee 5, we are rethinking how audiences discover and engage with entertainment, and Clips is a direct reflection of that approach. Developed in collaboration with Google Cloud, it brings compelling moments from our long-form catalogue into a quick, swipe-led experience, giving audiences a new way to encounter stories they may not have actively searched for. This creates a more intuitive path from discovery to deeper consumption, while allowing us to unlock the potential of the content already available on Zee 5. It also reflects our larger ambition to combine bold product thinking with technology to make the Zee 5 experience more dynamic, personal and audience led”. Pramod Prakash, Chief Technology Officer, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., said, “Clips was built around a simple audience need: making it easier for viewers to discover stories they may not have actively searched for. The solution uses AI to identify engaging moments within long-form content and automatically transform them into short, vertical videos, creating a more intuitive entry point into the Zee 5 catalogue. Co-built with Google Cloud, it brings together Gemini models, the Chirp multilingual model, Speech-to-Text, Cloud Vision API and deep-learning models to process and package content for discovery at scale. The technology gives us a more intelligent way to connect individual moments with the larger stories they come from, while creating new pathways for audiences to explore the breadth of content available on Zee 5”. Amit Kumar, Managing Director, Digital Natives Business at Google Cloud India, said, “Our collaboration with Zee 5 on Clips is a great example of our deep partnership and it demonstrates how generative AI can drive measurable business value at scale. By leveraging Google Cloud’s advanced Gemini models, these joint AI innovations accelerate time-to-market for new platform features while continuously elevating the daily viewer experience”. With Clips, Zee 5 is moving beyond conventional content discovery. By combining AI with an audience-first product approach, the platform is building more unconventional paths from a moment of interest to deeper content consumption, reinforcing its ambition to make the Zee 5 experience smarter, more intuitive and increasingly personal.

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Youtube Caption- Announcement press conference of Divya Raas Navratri 2026 with PreetyPinky

Divya Raas Navratri 2026 Returns to Mumbai with 10 Days of Music, Garba and Celebration Rudra-Akshar Entertainments & Holidays and Eventree, with Sankalp Entertainment in partnership with Hardyboyz Partyking, bring a new-age Navratri experience to Inorbit, Malad Mumbai, October 2026: Mumbai is set to celebrate ten days of music, Garba, Dandiya and festive spirit as Divya Raas Navratri 2026 returns for its second edition from 11th to 20th October 2026 at Inorbit, Malad Presented by Campa, the second edition is driven by Rudra-Akshar Entertainments & Holidays and Eventree, and curated by Sankalp Entertainment in partnership with Hardyboyz Partyking, bringing together established Navratri expertise with a fresh, contemporary approach to the festival experience. A major attraction this year will be popular singer duo PreetyPinky, known for their powerful vocals and energetic live performances. They will bring their signature musical energy to the ten-day celebration, adding to the festive atmosphere on the Garba and Dandiya floor. Speaking about their association with the festival, PreetyPinky said, “Navratri has always been very close to our hearts, and there is something truly special about celebrating it through music, dance and togetherness. We are thrilled to be associated with Divya Raas Navratri 2026 and look forward to making these 10 days at Inorbit, Malad, full of energy, joy and, of course, lots of Garba” Continuing the Season 1 Partnership Hardyboyz Partyking, led by Varun Barot and Rutika Malviya, continues its association with Divya Raas from Season 1, building on the successful show and audience response of last year. Their continued partnership brings the experience of the first edition into the second season and plays an important role in taking the property forward. This year, the association expands with Sankalp Entertainment in partnership with Hardyboyz Partyking coming on board to curate the overall festival experience. Mr. Devendra Joshi, Founder of Sankalp Falguni Dandiya, brings his extensive experience in the Navratri and Dandiya space to the property. Speaking about the association, Mr. Devendra Joshi said, “The audience today is new and young, and we understand the pulse of this generation through our many years of experience. Therefore, we believe it is important to put the next generation at the forefront and give them the opportunity to lead and curate the festival. Divya Raas gives us the opportunity to bring experience and new energy together” The festival is supported by a strong organising committee comprising Jitendra Motwani, Nitin Nayak, Shalini Gupta, CA Ashish Bakliwal and Shivshankar Agrawal. The management team behind the celebration is led by Sagar Bhatia and Ashish Ghelani, in partnership with Varun Barot, Rutika Malviya and Suhas Shahane. Sagar Bhatia and Ashish Ghelani said, “Navratri is an emotion that brings people together through music, dance and devotion. With Divya Raas, our aim is to create a celebration that stays rooted in the spirit of Navratri while offering audiences an exciting and memorable experience. We are delighted to bring this 10-day celebration to Inorbit, Malad, and look forward to welcoming Mumbai to celebrate with us” With Rudra-Akshar Entertainments & Holidays and Eventree driving the Divya Raas property, Campa as the presenting partner, and Sankalp Entertainment in partnership with Hardyboyz Partyking curating the experience, Divya Raas Navratri 2026 aims to bring together music, Garba, Dandiya and community celebration for Mumbai’s festive audience. Divya Raas Navratri 2026 will be held from 11th to 20th October 2026 at Inorbit, Malad, Mumbai Caption- @preetypinky27 are all set to bring their infectious energy to @divyaraas_navratri 2026, 10 days of Garba, music, dance and non-stop festive vibes! Produced by @ra_entertainments_ presented by #Campa and curated by @sankalpevents @suhasgozwest the celebrations kick off from 11th to 20th October 2026 at Inorbit, Malad. Get your dandiya sticks ready, put on your festive best and get ready to Garba like never before! @jitendramotwaniofficial@hardyboyzpartyking @sagar5601

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*Gurdeep Mehndi Brings Gujarati Dakla Sound to Navratri With Saregama’s ‘Maavdi’* Mumbai: With Navratri around the corner, singer Gurdeep Mehndi is all set to add a fresh Gujarati sound to the festive season with ‘Maavdi’, released by Saregama. Exploring the vibrant traditional Dakla style, the high-energy track could well become one of the new songs making its way into Garba playlists this Navratri. Gurdeep, who has performed extensively across Gujarat and Rajasthan, has seen audiences come alive when he sings in Gujarati and Marwadi at his live shows. That love has now inspired him to bring his own Gujarati song to listeners. Gurdeep Mehndi says, “It has been so good to see Gujarati audiences enjoy themselves and dance when I sing in Gujarati, and similarly see the love from Marwadi audiences when I perform in Marwadi. That love has always encouraged me to explore these languages and their music. I’m finally very happy to release my own Gujarati song. With ‘Maavdi’, I wanted to explore the Dakla style and bring its energy into my sound. And with Navratri around the corner, I’m hoping people dance to it, enjoy it and make it part of their celebrations.” With its infectious folk rhythm and festive energy, ‘Maavdi’ arrives just in time for Navratri, giving audiences a new track to discover beyond the familiar Garba favourites. With Saregama backing the release, Gurdeep brings the traditional Dakla sound to a contemporary audience while adding another regional flavour to his musical journey. https://youtu.be/sGZfEmCUY7g?si=UOXXnaOq2H2fDzCl

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*Top Celebrity Moments from Family Full House with Rohit Sharma* *Family Full House with Rohit Sharma* has brought together some of the biggest names from the world of cricket and entertainment, resulting in candid conversations, unexpected collaborations, banter, and memorable moments. From reminiscing iconic cricket memories to dancing to popular soundtracks, here are some of the top celebrity moments from the show: *1. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan Recreate Their Iconic Walk to the Crease* Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan recreate their iconic walk to the crease with their bats at Maniesh Paul’s request, bringing back memories of their celebrated opening partnership. The duo also spoke about the camaraderie and conversations that shaped their understanding on the field, giving fans a glimpse into what made their iconic partnership click. *2. Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia Get Rohit Sharma to Groove to Thummak Thummak* When the Vvaan cast Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia and Bosco Martis joined Family Full House with Rohit Sharma, they got Rohit Sharma to groove to their new song ‘Thummak Thummak’. The unexpected dance moment made for a lively and entertaining segment on the show with Rohit Sharma showing some dance moves. *3. The Viral ‘Koi Sehri Babu’ Dance Gets Recreated* Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Shardul Thakur, Abhishek Nayar and Dr. Aditya Daftary recreated their viral ‘Koi Sehri Babu’ dance on Family Full House with Rohit Sharma. Rohit also revealed that the idea for the original video came from him, while Shreyas Iyer choreographed the now-famous steps, taking fans into what went behind the scenes into the making of the viral reel. *4. Cricketers Join the Aisi Meri Vibe Hook Step* The cast of Vibe Movie — Kunal Kemmu, Sparsh Shrivastava, Nirahua and Vanshika Dhir — teamed up with Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Shardul Thakur, Abhishek Nayar and Dr. Aditya Daftary to recreate the hook step of 'Aisi Meri Vibe'. This energetic collaboration made for a truly memorable moment on Family Full House with Rohit Sharma. _*Watch Family Full House with Rohit Sharma every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 PM only on Sony Entertainment Television and streaming on Sony LIV*_ .

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Building Tomorrow: How Plaksha University is Shaping India’s Tech Frontier In an AI-driven world, tech universities have an important role of not just teaching new technologies, but also to help shape how they are built, understood, and applied. Plaksha University has spearheaded this mission at the intersection of deep-tech research, interdisciplinary innovation, and hands-on learning. From anchoring high-level policy discussions on national AI infrastructure to integrating machine learning directly into biotechnology, here is how Plaksha is driving India's AI transformation. Plaksha’s Founding Chancellor and Ex-Berkeley Engineering Dean, Dr. Shankar Sastry Tells Graduates AI's Next Big Test Is Going to be Financial Dr. Shankar Sastry, Plaksha University's founding Chancellor, brings credentials which are rare in Indian academia. Before Plaksha, he spent over a decade as Dean of Engineering at UC Berkeley, led the Information Technology Office at DARPA and held faculty positions at MIT and Harvard. At Plaksha's second convocation, he drew on that experience to tell graduates where AI is actually headed, and where it could go wrong. He pointed to work already underway at EMBER, Plaksha's Embodied Intelligence and Robotics lab, where his team is building humanoid robots that can assemble other robots, run search and rescue and play table tennis. He called this Physical AI, AI that moves off the screen and into the physical world, and said it will demand a new generation of lean, power efficient processors built for the edge. Referencing Richard Sutton's Bitter Lesson, the idea that more data beats clever engineering, Dr. Sastry cautioned that the race to feed ever larger models could break budgets before it breaks new ground. He called safe AI and alignment between competing agents the defining problem of the decade, one still unsolved. He closed by telling graduates their job is not just to build what comes next, but to leave society better off for it. Click here for the full address. Sarvam AI , Microsoft Research & BharatGen among other industry leaders came together to discuss a roadmap for global leadership to build India’s AI Engine What will it take for India to move from being one of the world's fastest adopters of AI to becoming a global leader in it? That question anchored ‘Building India's AI Engine’, a panel discussion hosted by Plaksha University on the eve of its second convocation, bringing together some of the biggest names shaping India's AI story. The panel included Vivek Raghavan, Co-founder of Sarvam AI, Sriram Rajamani, Corporate Vice President at Microsoft Research, Maneesh Singh, Vice President of Machine Learning at BharatGen, Hitesh Oberoi, Co-promoter, MD and CEO of Info Edge, Neeraj Aggarwal, Vice Chair - Asia Pacific at Boston Consulting Group, and Dr. Shankar Sastry, Plaksha's founding Chancellor and Thomas Siebel Distinguished Professor of Computer Science at UC Berkeley. The conversation moved from building foundational models and scaling AI infrastructure to the harder questions of nurturing talent and building an ecosystem that can sustain research and innovation over the long run. It reflected the cross-sector thinking Plaksha aims to cultivate, bringing together individuals from distinct corners of India's AI landscape to examine what the country's path forward genuinely entails. Plaksha Brings Industry, Academia and Government Together at ConfBioTech 2026 to Shape Biotechnology's Next Decade

Hisense India Announces Up to 40% Discounts on TVs During Amazon Great Indian Festival and Flipkart Big Billion Days

Hisense India Announces Up to 40% Discounts on TVs During Amazon Great Indian Festival and Flipkart Big Billion Days New Delhi, October 5, 2026 – Hisense India has announced exciting festive offers on its range of smart televisions as part of the Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 and Flipkart Big Billion Days 2026. The Amazon Great Indian Festival begins on October 8, 2026, while Flipkart Big Billion Days begins on October 9, 2026, with early access for eligible customers starting October 8. Customers can avail discounts of up to 40%, along with cashback of up to INR 50,000, zero down payment, no-cost EMI and up to two years of warranty on select Hisense products. As part of the festive sale, customers purchasing Hisense Smart TVs can benefit from a combination of attractive discounts and flexible financing options, making it easier to upgrade to premium home entertainment. The offers are applicable across a wide selection of products and screen sizes, subject to product availability and applicable terms and conditions. The Hisense TV portfolio featured during the festive period includes the RGB MiniLED UR8S, MiniLED E8S, 4K QLED E75Q and 4K LED E6S series. The portfolio brings together different display technologies and screen sizes, catering to consumers looking for immersive entertainment experiences across movies, sports, gaming and everyday viewing. The festive portfolio also includes select Toshiba televisions, such as the MiniLED Z670SP and Mini Dimming Z570SP series. Pankaj Rana, CEO, Hisense India, said, “The festive season is one of the most important periods for consumer electronics in India, and we are seeing consumers increasingly seek a combination of advanced technology, premium experiences and attractive value. The demand for premium and large-screen televisions is gaining momentum as consumers increasingly look to recreate a more immersive, cinematic viewing experience at home, particularly with the growing popularity of streaming and sports entertainment. With our festive offers across a wide range of television products, we expect a 40–50% uptick in sales during this period. Our focus is to make premium viewing experiences more accessible to Indian consumers by offering advanced display technologies like RGB, ULED across a wide range of screen sizes and price points.” Hisense continues to strengthen its retail and digital presence across India, with its products available through major platforms including Reliance Digital, Amazon and Flipkart. As part of its efforts to offer consumers a more immersive brand experience, Hisense recently inaugurated its first Experience Store in Gurugram, providing customers an opportunity to experience the brand’s premium television range in person, explore the design and picture quality, and get a hands-on feel of the products before making a purchase. About Hisense India Hisense India is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hisense Group, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances. Present in over 160 countries, Hisense has maintained the No. 1 global position in the 100-inch-and-above TV segment for consecutive years (Omdia 2023–Q3 2025). As the pioneer of RGB MiniLED, Hisense continues to lead next-generation display innovation. Hisense is also the official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, leveraging global sports partnerships to connect with audiences worldwide. In February 2026, Hisense inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in India at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, reinforcing its commitment to local manufacturing under the 'Make in India' initiative. Hisense's proprietary VIDAA operating system was recognised as the "Fastest Smart TV Operating System in the Market" based on the WEKA Media Publishing GmbH TVOS Benchmark Report (TVOS-Benchmark/2025/08), published in August 2025. Website: www.hisense-india.com

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Cinekind Awards 2026: Maneka Gandhi, Anant Ambani, Raveena Tandon,Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D’Souza Rupali Ganguly & Many More Celebrities Grace the Star-Studded Event The Cinekind Awards 2026, a national initiative jointly launched by the Film Federation of India and People for Animals, was held in Mumbai, bringing together prominent personalities from the worlds of cinema, entertainment and social impact to celebrate animal welfare, empathy and humane storytelling. The evening witnessed the presence of several notable personalities, including Maneka Gandhi, Anant Ambani, John Abraham, Raveena Tandon, Wamiqa Gabbi, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D’Souza, Rupali Ganguly, Madhu Shah, Smita Thackeray, Mansi Naik, Varsha Usgaonkar, Upasna Singh, Kunika Sadanand, Poonam Dhillon, Annu Malik, Rajkumar Hirani, Gulshan Grover, Jaya Prada, Mohit Chauhan, Neeraj Shridhar and Nimrat Kaur Ahluwalia, among many other distinguished guests from the entertainment and social sectors. The Cinekind Awards were conceived as a platform to recognise films, filmmakers and individuals who use storytelling and their public influence to promote compassion towards animals and encourage greater awareness of animal welfare. The event brought together the worlds of cinema and animal welfare, highlighting the powerful role that films and popular culture can play in shaping conversations around empathy and responsible treatment of animals. The red carpet saw a gathering of leading personalities, with guests coming together to support the initiative and its underlying message of compassion and humane storytelling. The presence of prominent names from the film, entertainment and business communities further underscored the growing intersection between entertainment, social responsibility and animal welfare. Speaking through the initiative, the organisers emphasised the importance of recognising stories and individuals that encourage audiences to look at animal welfare through a lens of empathy and compassion. With the Cinekind Awards 2026, the Film Federation of India and People for Animals have created a distinctive platform that celebrates the positive influence of cinema while drawing attention to the importance of humane treatment of animals. The event concluded with a strong message that storytelling can go beyond entertainment — it can inspire empathy, influence attitudes and contribute to creating a more compassionate society.