NDTV Masterstroke Art Awards

NDTV Masterstroke Art Awards 2026: Honouring the masters of creative identity

Walking into the inaugural NDTV Masterstroke Art Awards, one did not get the impression of entering ‘yet another’ awards ceremony. The setting and the tone of the conversations suggested something closer to a carefully curated art exhibition – crafted to make art feel accessible, personal. The interactions among those present unfolded in an easy, unforced…

Puneet Sharma
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Kärcher India named Puneet Sharma as Managing Director – Alfred Kärcher India Network (AKIN)

New Delhi, 6th February, 2026: Kärcher India, a global leader in cleaning technology and solutions, today announced the appointment of Puneet Sharma as Managing Director – Kärcher India, effective January 21, 2026. He brings over 30 years of leadership experience across commercial, manufacturing, and engineering-led organisations. He has a proven track record in managing full P&L responsibilities, driving operational excellence,…

ASICS
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ASICS onboards Shivam Dube and Varun Chakravarthy to launch its “Move your body, move your mind” campaign

ASICS, the global Japanese sportswear brand, has announced the onboarding of Indian National team cricketers Shivam Dube and Varun Chakravarthy, launching its ‘Move your body, move your mind’ campaign. The announcement comes at a time when both athletes gear up to represent India at the upcoming World Cup. Talking about the announcement Rajat Khurana, managing…

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Budget 2026 Special: Industry Leaders Hail ‘Viksit Bharat’ Roadmap for Resilience and Growth

The Union Budget 2026–27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has set a clear and ambitious trajectory for India’s journey toward 2047. With a record ₹12.2 lakh crore capital expenditure and a sharp focus on sustainability, MSME empowerment, and technological sovereignty, the Budget has received a warm welcome from leaders across India’s core and emerging…

Palki Sharma
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Palki Sharma Steps Down as Managing Editor of Firstpost; Binoy Prabhakar Joins as Chief Content Officer

latform’s flagship offerings. Through the show and her editorial leadership, she presented global developments through an Indian lens, earning widespread recognition for clarity, perspective, and impact. Shaping Editorial Direction at Firstpost Beyond her on-air presence, Sharma contributed significantly to building a strong editorial team and fostering a culture focused on journalistic rigour and consistency. Her…

Malaika Arora
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Malaika Arora “Arrested” for Looking Too Good in Invogue’s Bold New Shapewear Campaign

Mumbai, January 29, 2026: India’s pioneering shapewear brand Invogue has unveiled a cinematic, Instagram-first campaign featuring Malaika Arora, turning confidence, style, and self-expression into a playful cultural moment. The tongue-in-cheek film opens inside a police station, where Malaika Arora is “arrested” for the ultimate offence—looking too good. As an officer reads out the humorous “charges,”…

TVS Motor
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TVS Raider launches India’s first crowdsourced motorcycle ad film

TVS Motor Company (TVSM), a leading global automaker operating in the two and three-wheeler segments, has launched India’s first-ever crowdsourced ad film with TVS Raider. Created entirely using content captured by TVS Raider owners, the film brings together authentic moments from across India through a collaborative filmmaking process, celebrating a new generation of riders who don’t…

Piyush Pandey
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Piyush Pandey Awarded Padma Bhushan: How One Man Gave Indian Advertising Its Most Human Voice

When the Government of India announced a posthumous Padma Bhushan for Piyush Pandey, the moment felt less like a surprise and more like a long-delayed acknowledgment. For over four decades, Pandey didn’t just create advertisements—he reshaped how India spoke to itself through brands, politics, humour, and emotion. Pandey, who passed away in 2025, is widely…

Abhinav
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Abhinav Ravikumar Appointed CMO – Personal Care India at Hindustan Unilever

New Delhi, India, 26th January, 2026 – Abhinav Ravikumar has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) – Personal Care India at Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), effective January 2026. Based in Mumbai, Ravikumar will lead the marketing strategy for HUL’s extensive personal care portfolio in the Indian market. The appointment comes as HUL continues to strengthen…

BUDWEISER
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JONTY RHODES JOINS BUDWEISER 0.0 TO PUT THE ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP TROPHY ‘IN THE HANDS OF FANS’

Mumbai, 24 January, 2026: Budweiser 0.0 brought cricket’s most iconic symbol closer to its fans as part of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy Tour at Lollapalooza India 2026. Displayed at the Budweiser Brew District on 24 January, the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup Trophy became a powerful focal point, giving thousands of fans the…