The Malayalam cinema industry is going through a tough time after the all-India lockdown was imposed. Theatres in the entire country have been shut due to the Coronavirus threat, which has severely affected the functioning of the film industry. Recently, B

Randamoozham, the Mohanlal starring period drama is one of the most anticipated upcoming films of the Indian film industry. Recently, it was rumoured that Priyadarshan, the senior filmmaker might take over the Mohanlal project as the director. The rumours started doing

Yuva Rajkumar’s foray into movies just got confirmed on his grandfather and Sandalwood legend, Dr. Rajkumar’s birth anniversary. The makers of the young actor’s debut film released the first look poster with the working title, YR 01.   Other than the

Kannada actors Radhika Pandit and Yash became proud parents to a baby boy in October 2019. The couple received congratulatory wishes from all their fans, but they have not shared pictures of the baby. Fans have been waiting with eagerness to

KGF star Yash and his actress-wife Radhika Pandit became proud parents to a baby boy last year in October. The Sandalwood couple was inundated with congratulatory wishes for welcoming their second child from all their fans and well-wishers.  

For a while now, rumours have been rife about Jr NTR joining hands with KGF director Prashanth Neel. Well, we have good news for the fans as an official confirmation about the project will be made on May 20th, i.e., on

Sai Pallavi's first look poster from Viraataparvam is finally out on the occasion of her birthday. The director of the thriller movie, Venu Udugula took to his social media handle to unveil the intriguing first look poster of the actress. {image-exi59ufwoaa4r2s-1589007113.jpg

Asha Negi and Sharman Joshi's most-awaited web series, Baarish 2 was released recently. The trailer of the show suggested a few bold scenes in the show. Recently, Asha and Sharman, who play the roles of Gauravi and Anuj in the show, opened

Like most of us, Aamir Ali is currently homebound during the COVID-19 lockdown. In a recent interview, the FIR fame actor opened up about the new normal whilst admitting that it does get lonely at times in quarantine.   Aamir said, “An

Bigg Boss 13 was one of the most popular and controversial seasons of the reality show. The show gave us popular jodis- Himanshi Khurana-Asim Riaz, Paras Chhabra-Mahira Sharma and Shehnaaz Gill-Siddharth Shukla. Also, Nach Baliye is yet another popular dance reality

Amerian actor Johnny Depp finally made his debut on Instagram on Thursday. The actor shared a cover of John Lennon's 1970 song Isolation. The first picture shows him sitting on a bench surrounded by candles. "Hello everyone filming something

Sam Hargrave turned director with the Chris Hemsworth-starrer Netflix thriller, Extraction. The MCU stunt coordinator, during an interview, revealed that Extraction has potential for a sequel and studio executives are interested in working on it. The film received some mixed review

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are reportedly expecting their first child together. If reports are to be believed, Zayn will be the third One Direction member to become a father after Liam Payne and  Louis Tomlinson. TMZ, yesterday reported

The film completed 100 days of successful at the Box Office and was a huge success back then. 

Aruvaa, the upcoming mass-family entertainer will bring back Suriya and Hari, the popular actor-director duo together after a short gap. As per the latest updates, the makers have finally finalised the leading lady of Aruvaa. Raashi Khanna, the popular actress has

Vijay's 65th outing in Tamil cinema, which has been tentatively titled as Thalapathy 65, is one of the most anticipated upcoming films of the industry. The project, which brings back the Vijay-AR Murugadoss duo after a short break, features some of

Sai Pallavi's first look poster from Viraataparvam is finally out on the occasion of her birthday. The director of the thriller movie, Venu Udugula took to his social media handle to unveil the intriguing first look poster of the actress. {image-exi59ufwoaa4r2s-1589007113.jpg

Bigg Boss 13 was one of the most popular and controversial seasons of the reality show. The show gave us popular jodis- Himanshi Khurana-Asim Riaz, Paras Chhabra-Mahira Sharma and Shehnaaz Gill-Siddharth Shukla. Also, Nach Baliye is yet another popular dance reality

As we know a lunar eclipse takes place when the earth comes in between the Sun and the Moon, this leads to blocking of sun rays falling on the Moon's surface. The first Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) of 2020 will take

May 3-9 is Arson Awareness Week 2020, which focuses on the crucial role that firefighters play in the community to protect the public in emergency situations. Fire accidents can occur anywhere unexpectedly including homes, factories and health-care facilities. In the United

Diagnostics subsidiary Aster Clinical Lab LLP has set up its pathology reference laboratory at Bengaluru.

We are sure you are aware of the famous quote, 'The first impression is the last impression'. This indeed is true and applies to almost every situation, especially when it comes to dating and relationships. But one can not

A same-sex couple from the UK has made history by carrying their baby in both their wombs. The procedure termed as 'shared motherhood' has given the women the ultimate opportunity to carry their baby. The couple, Jasmine and Donna Francis-Smith, welcomed

Being pregnant is an important and life-changing part in every woman's life that opens the doors of joy, happiness and responsibilities. The first trimester is very crucial for pregnant women as there's a higher risk of miscarriage and other complications. Therefore,

Tanishq said it has rolled out a gold standard safety e-book that reiterates the company#39;s commitment to safety and well-being of customers and its employees at the store.

Music artists Sam Smith and Demi Lovato have released their song I'm Ready. The two stars shared the track, which marks their first collaboration, on their respective social media accounts on Thursday. "SHE HAS ARRIVED I'm Ready with the incredible

The Indian benchmarks jumped nearly 3 percent on the closing of the long weekend for the market. The investors are still in hope for the stimulus package by the government.

A display of strength and being leaders in their respective sectors – companies that are trading at a premium to their averages is a bullish sign for them, but not all companies could be termed buy.

The registration process for +3 degree admissions for the academic year 2018-19 has begun and the first merit list has been released by the Department of Higher Education (DHE) on the official website. Over 2.75 lakh applications were received, out of which

All India Institutes of Medical Science (AIIMS), which is one of the popular medical entrance examinations in the country, has released the results for the first round of the online allocation/counselling process. The AIIMS MBBS 2018 results  were declared in the

The University of Delhi has released the first admission list for Joint Admission Test (JAT). Candidates who appeared for JAT can now visit the official website to check their results. The admission list was released for JAT (BMS/BBA(FIA)/BBE) and BA (Hons)

The nursery admission in the national capital, Delhi, for the academic session 2019-20 is all set to begin from December 15. A lot of new rules and regulations were introduced for the coming academic session. The most important among them is

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has released the admission schedule for the academic session 2019-20. Students and their parents who are aiming for admission can register online from March 1, 2019. KVS has released a public notice regarding the schedule for admission

In commodity markets, U.S. crude futures sank in early trade on worries about oil oversupply, even as some U.S. states and cities around the world start to ease coronavirus pandemic restrictions.

The production-spec Royal Enfield Meteor has been spotted testing earlier on the Indian Roads. Recently, more images of the Royal Enfield Meteor have been leaked online and the motorcycle has been codenamed the Meteor 350 Fireball. The motorcycle is also expected to launch by the end of 2020.

Ducati has confirmed the arrival of the 2020 Multistrada 950 Adventure-Tourer model for the Indian market. According to an interview by carandbike, the 2020 Ducati Multistrada 950 will go on sale in India sometime by the end of this year.

Live coverage of the novel coronavirus pandemic and its socio-economic impact. Total confirmed cases in India have risen to 59,662.

Since he had high blood pressure and diabetes, he was under the continuous observation of doctors in the isolation ward, KGMU Vice Chancellor Bhatt said.

May 3-9 is Arson Awareness Week 2020, which focuses on the crucial role that firefighters play in the community to protect the public in emergency situations. Fire accidents can occur anywhere unexpectedly including homes, factories and health-care facilities. In the United

Italian supercar manufacturer, Lamborghini, has virtually launched its Huracan EVO Rear-Wheel Drive Spyder in augmented reality, an unprecedented, and definitely an industry first for an unveiling.

The new Maruti Suzuki Dzire has been spotted at a dealer's yard for the first time since it was launched in the Indian market. The images of the new Dzire by Gaadiwaadi have surfaced indicating deliveries will begin soon.

Skoda Auto has released the first set of teaser images of its electric SUV, the Enyaq iV. The new Skoda Enyaq will be the brand's first full-electric SUV and will be based on Volkswagen's MEB electric vehicle platform.

Around 250 Indian students and tourists were seen queuing with their luggage at the airport from early on Saturday as they prepared for the journey home.

The listless trade in last few days shows that gold needs new factors to move out of the $1,675-1,750 per troy ounce range seen for last few days.

Two more firms are eyeing a share of Reliance Industries Ltd's $65-billion digital unit Jio Platforms, according to Bloomberg News, setting them up to be a part of a growing list of firms that have recently invested in the Indian company.

How B2B Buyer Behavior Has Changed in Light of COVID-19, and What Marketers and Sellers Can Do Now
82 percent of B2B buyers said they were concerned or strongly concerned about the possibility of a pandemic-sparked recession, while 30 percent have reported spending more on videoconferencing software — two of several findings of interest to digital marketers in a recently-released survey examining B2B buyer shifts. eMarketer

How Bad Data Hurts B2B Companies [Infographic]
Just 33 percent of marketers say they can rely on their customer relationship management (CRM) software, and 88 percent said that bad data has a direct impact on their company's bottom line — two of the findings in a new infographic look at the effect of poor data on B2B firms. MarketingProfs

The Evolving Discussion Around COVID-19 and How Brands Have Responded [Infographic]
Brands have used Twitter the most often to mention the global health crisis, according to recently-released survey data examining how brands are using social media in crisis management planning. Social Media Today

Social Media Users Value Brands Responsive To COVID-19 Crisis
83% of social media users expect brands to address the health crisis in their ads, with 31 percent saying they appreciate brands offering products suited for remote work, 28 percent promoting social distancing, and 24 percent mentioning brand philanthropic efforts, according to newly-released survey data of interest to marketers. MediaPost

Why It Takes So Long to Apply Data-Driven Insights to Campaigns
Just 5 percent of marketers say they can immediately go from data gathering to actionable intelligence, while 31 do so later than they would like, and some 3 percent take so long that the output is irrelevant, according to new survey data. MarketingProfs

Instagram Live Streams Can Now Be Viewed on the Web
Facebook-owned Instagram has made it possible for its users to view its previously app-only Instagram Live video streams from its website, bringing marketers a new cross-promotion opportunity with the feature, the firm recently announed. Social Media Today

Twitter notifies users that it’s now sharing more data with advertisers
Twitter has notified its users that a previously available user privacy ad interaction sharing option has been shuttered for all, in a move that will bring more audience data to advertisers, the firm recently announced. The Verge

What Customers Need to Hear from You During the COVID Crisis
The types of brand stories companies should be telling their customers include those that put solutions before sales, according to a new examination by Harvard Business School of interest to B2B marketers. Harvard Business School

Facebook Has Launched a New Tournaments Option for People to Create Their Own Gaming Events
With online gaming forecast to produce $196 billion by 2022, a recent move by social giant Facebook allowing its users to create their own private or public gaming events could bring brands new opportunities for reaching its sizable gaming audience. Social Media Today

Content Plays Various Roles in Brands’ Customer Engagement Strategies
61 percent of marketing leaders said that interactive branded content communicates brand promise and value, according to recently-released survey data from the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Council, with 51 percent saying that it delivers thought-leadership, and 45 percent saying that interactive content helps communicate with customers, partners and prospects. MarketingCharts

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE:

A lighthearted look at digital transformation and organizational change by Marketoonist Tom Fishburne — Marketoonist

Grinning Tim Cook Announces New iPhone Will No Longer Be Compatible With AirPods — The Onion

TOPRANK MARKETING & CLIENTS IN THE NEWS:

• Lee Odden — Leadership and Engagement In a Time of Crisis [Podcast] — Traject
• Amie Krone — Navigating the new world of working at home — Chaska Herald
• Dell, SAP — Building A Perfect B2B Influencer Program During Imperfect Times — Forbes
• Lee Odden — Marketing During a Pandemic – Resources for Small Businesses in the Coronavirus Crisis [Roundup] — Simple Machines

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