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Big Live partners with Marico for outreach programme in Bihar
MUMBAI: Big Live, the intellectual property division of Reliance Broadcast Network, has partenered with FMCG major Marico for executing an outreach programme called Nihar Sundar Saksham Parivaar for Nihar Naturals across seven districts of Bihar.
The programme aims to educate 80, 000 women in these districts on a range of topics right from education, and nourishment to personal grooming.
This programme is an engagement platform for the women of today to empower them with skills that will provide their families with a better future and contribute to the overall development of their villages. The effort is to engage in a dialogue with these women on various elements that will enhance the lives of their families.
The organisers have also set up a helpline where participants can avail information and get answer to any of their queries related to hair care and hair problems.
The topics will be explored in an entertaining fashion through the story of Niharika, the archetype of the progressive woman of today, and supported by sessions conducted by leading experts in the field of grooming and education. The outreach programme also felicitates progressive women in the villages with Niharika Award, which will recognise the contribution of these women of substance in the progress of society as a whole.These sessions will take place in anchayat
bhavans and school compounds, which shall cover around 600 villages across the state.
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8PM Packaged Drinking Water named Lead Trouser Sponsor for Sunrisers Hyderabad
Brand partners with IPL team for 2026 season with campaign ‘Rise in Orange, Celebrate with Black’.
MUMBAI: 8PM Packaged Drinking Water has found a clever way to stay in the game by hitching its wagon to one of cricket’s most exciting teams. The brand from Radico Khaitan Limited has announced its association with Sunrisers Hyderabad as the Lead Trouser Sponsor for India’s Premier Cricket League 2026. The partnership will see 8PM Packaged Drinking Water gain prominent visibility during the high-energy tournament.
To mark the collaboration, the brand has launched the campaign thought “Rise in Orange, Celebrate with Black.” The idea cleverly links the on-field intensity of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s iconic orange jersey with the off-field celebrations powered by 8PM Premium Black Packaged Drinking Water.
Radico Khaitan Limited chief marketing officer Kunal Madan said, “We are delighted to be associated with Sunrisers Hyderabad for the 2026 season. With the league’s unmatched reach and the team’s strong fan following, this is a great opportunity to connect meaningfully with consumers across the country.”
Sunrisers Hyderabad enters the season with a formidable lineup featuring players such as Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Travis Head, and Pat Cummins, making it one of the most watched teams this year.
A spokesperson from Sunrisers Hyderabad added, “We are pleased to welcome 8PM Packaged Drinking Water to the Sunrisers family. This association brings together shared values of energy, resilience, and excellence.”
The partnership underscores Radico Khaitan’s strategy of aligning with marquee sporting platforms to build contemporary, consumer-centric brands. By tapping into the emotional connect and massive viewership of the league, 8PM aims to deepen engagement and strengthen brand affinity during the cricket season.
In the fiercely competitive world of Indian cricket sponsorships, 8PM has chosen to play it smart, pairing the thrill of orange with the cool refreshment of black. As Sunrisers Hyderabad prepare for another exciting season, the brand is set to ride the wave of passion, performance, and celebration.
