Author: Neel Achary

The Original Bijuria Duo Is Back and are Giving some iconic Bijuria vibes

India,17 september 2025:The Bijuria fever refuses to slow down, and this time, it felt like a full-circle moment. The original Bijuria couple, Sonu Nigam and Ishitta Arun, set the internet on fire by amalgamating the OG vibes with the new Bijuria tadka. When Ishitta Arun dropped a new reel with her OG Bijuria captioning it “26 years later and the answer is still the same – of course we can do it ???????? #Bijuria”

The audiences went into absolute frenzy as the OG Bijuria couple lit up the internet once again. Sonu Nigam, brimming with infectious energy, broke into moves alongside Ishitta Arun, who dazzled with her timeless grace and unmatched charm. The moment they slipped into the iconic Bijuria hook step, a wave of nostalgia electrified the audience’s hearts racing memories. But just when it felt like the magic couldn’t get any bigger, the duo stunned everyone by seamlessly switching into the new hook step. In that instant, past and present collided in perfect harmony, proving that true legends don’t just make a comeback, they redefine the moment and raise the bar for generations to come.

Watching Sonu Nigam and Ishitta Arun dance together effortlessly combining old-school charm with today’s viral energy turned the venue into a vibrant Bijuria celebration, creating yet another iconic moment for 2025.

Marriott Bonvoy Offers the Experience of a Lifetime: Meet Rising Star Kimi Antonelli for Just 1 Point

Bengaluru, 16 September 2025 – Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel platform, is once again poised to offer its members thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime experiences at the highly anticipated race in Singapore. Ahead of Singapore’s marquee sporting event of the year, Marriott Bonvoy and The Ritz-Carlton invite members to experience the thrill of a race weekend through its strategic partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team.

In a first for the region, Marriott Bonvoy unveiled 1– Point Drop packages – giving members the chance to a once-in-a-lifetime Meet & Greet experience with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Driver Kimi Antonelli by redeeming just one Marriott Bonvoy Point. 

This exclusive 1-Point Drop members packages also includes a 1-night stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore.

That’s right – one point, earned through travel or everyday activities like credit card purchases, dining out or airlines, could be your ticket to meeting one of the sport’s most exciting young drivers, up close and personal.

Ten exclusive 1-Point Drop packages offer members access to this rare experience, will go live on 17 September 2025 at 8:00 PM Singapore time. These will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so mark your calendars.

If you miss out on the 1-Point Drop packages, don’t worry! On the same day, Marriott Bonvoy Moments will also launch four exclusive Meet & Greet auction packages. These packages will be available through points-based bidding, starting at 15,000 points, with bidding closing on 22 September 2025. 

For those looking to elevate their race weekend even further, discover Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of hotels in Singapore, offering exceptional comfort, world-class amenities, and a prime location to soak in the excitement. 

In 2019, Marriott Bonvoy became the “Official Hotel Loyalty Program” for the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, and The Ritz-Carlton the team’s first ever “Official Hotel Partner“. The collaboration has resulted in the delivery of stand-out experiences for Marriott Bonvoy members in Melbourne, Montreal, Budapest and around the globe.  

Union Bank of India Bags Kirti Puraskar for the Financial Year 2024-25

New Delhi – September 16, 2025: Union Bank of India received the Kirti Puraskar for the financial year 2024-25 conferred by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The bank bagged this prestigious award in two different categories – Excellent Implementation of Official Language & Best House Magazine – Union Srijan.

Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs & Co-operation presented the Kirti Puraskar award to the Bank for first prize in House Magazine – Union Srijan. The Award was received by Shri Nitesh Ranjan, Executive Director of the Bank at the 5th All India Official Language Conference held at Gandhinagar, Gujarat on 14.09.2025.

Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Law & Justice and Shri Dinesh Sharma, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha presented the Kirti Puraskar Award to the Bank for Excellent Official Language Implementation during the year 2024-25. The Award was received by Shri Suresh Chandra Teli, Chief General Manager, Human Resources (HR) of the Bank.

Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar is the highest award given by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India to Ministries, Departments, Public Sector Undertakings, Banks, Corporations and Journals for effective implementation and promotion of Hindi language.

During the program, the book Union Bhasha Vaibhav published by the bank and the role of banks in the concept of @2047 developed India was released by the dignitaries present on the stage.

On the second day of the All-India Official Language Conference, a prayer song prepared by Union Bank of India in collaboration with all 12 Public sector banks was presented. Also, 11 Town Official Language Implementation Committees (TOLICs) operating under the convenorship of Union Bank of India were honoured for excellent performance by the Department of Official Language

Kantar Insights and Bharti Airtel Ltd Announced as Winner at MRSI’s 33rd Annual Market Research

 Mumbai, India,September 16, 2025: The Market Research Society of India (MRSI) announces Kantar Insights and Bharti Airtel Ltd as the winner for their original research paper titled, ‘Reconstructing Bharat: A Scientific Approach to Estimating India’s Population Demographics at a District Level’ at its 33^rd Annual Market Research Seminar. Knowledge Excel’s ‘Guardians of the Survey: Fighting Fraud to Protect Research Integrity and Data Quality Benchmarking’ and Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Third Eye Integrated Services’ ‘Streaming the Paradox – Gen Z and the Intergenerational Remix’ were announced as the runner-up at the seminar. The Seminar spotlighted ‘The Power of And’ with 22 shortlists from over 100 submissions, who presented their original research papers.

The Seminar kickstarted with a keynote address by Dr. Saurabh Garg, Secretary-Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India. He began his address by expressing his delight at witnessing the market research industry coming together at such a large scale. Dr. Saurabh Garg emphasised the critical role of data in shaping India’s development journey. He underlined the government’s focus on data-driven decision-making for Viksit Bharat, aiming for a $30 trillion economy and higher per capita income over the next 25 years. Stressing the importance of collaboration with private enterprises, academia, and global practices, he pointed to innovations in AI, ML, geospatial, and alternative data that are strengthening insights for policymaking with initiatives like district-level estimates and improved data portals.

A knowledge panel comprising Dr. Ashish Bajaj, Group Chief Marketing Officer at Narayana Health, K. Ramakrishnan, Managing Director – South Asia, Worldpanel by Numerator, and Vishnu Shankar, Chief Cluster Officer – &TV FTA & Music, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., witnessed perspectives on how brands can authentically thrive across India’s diverse cultural, social, and economic realities. Aradhana Lal, Senior Vice President – Sustainability & ESG, Lemon Tree Hotels; Karthik Nagarajan, CEO of Hogarth India; Vijay Raj, Head of Global CMI, were also among the other guest speakers who addressed the Research and Insights industry.

An engaging panel discussion on ‘Joys and Dilemmas of Insight in the age of Technology’ added depth to the proceedings. The panel which was moderated by Chandan Mukherji – Director & Executive Vice President, Strategy, Marketing & Communication, Nestlé India featured leaders including Dixit Chanana – Managing Director, Toluna India; Oslando Desouza – Vice President, Consumer Insight, HUL; Sharmila Das – Chairwoman, Purple Audacity; Siddhartha Nangia – Co-Founder, Smytten; Subhranshu Rout – Head, Consumer Insights & Intelligence, Bharti Airtel and Soumya Mohanty, Managing Director, Chief Client & Solution Officer for Kantar.

Nitin Kamat, Chief Growth & Partnerships Officer, TAM Media Research and President at Market Research Society of India, emphasised the industry’s responsibility to embrace collaboration and innovation, saying, “The Seminar has always been the beacon of insight leadership in India. This year, with the theme ‘The Power of And,’ we are proud to see the industry embracing integration—between technology and creativity, data and human stories, clients and agencies—to shape the future of market research.”

Adding further, Seminar Committee Chairperson,  Rituparna Dasgupta, Executive Vice President – Network Research & Consumer Insights at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, said, “This year’s Seminar has been an incredible platform for dialogue, debate, and discovery. What stood out this year was the diversity of ideas — from breakthrough academic research to real-world brand case studies. It reflects the growing maturity and ambition of the Indian insights industry.”

“The seminar showcased how far the industry has come in embracing innovation and collaboration. The richness of discussions and the active participation from across sectors reinforced MRSI’s role as the hub for advancing research excellence in India.” Seminar Committee Co-chair, Roosevelt Dsouza, APAC Head of Customer Success at NielsenIQ India, concluded.

As an independent industry body, MRSI continues to drive advocacy through various initiatives and close conversations with various Ministries. The industry also embraced a Self-Governance Framework for Ethical Conduct Across the Entire Market Research Industry, laid down by The Professional Standards Committee set up by MRSI. This ensures the industry abides by the Code in the Conduct of their business to achieve the highest professional standards.

With Lead Partner SmyttenPulse AI, the 33^rd Annual Market Research Seminar was supported by Associate Partners Toluna and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, as well as Premium Session Partners Kantar, Nestlé, ITC, and Hindustan Unilever Limited.