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MRF ties up with IPL for Blimp
MUMBAI: MRF has joined the Indian Premier League (IPL) bandwagon.
It is sponsoring the Blimp in a deal believed to be worth Rs 150 million a year. The Blimp is a balloon that floats over the stadium. This is the first time that the Blimp will be a part of the IPL.
Earlier this week, IPL chairman and commissioner Lalit Modi, while not giving any revenue figures, claimed that the IPL will double revenues from the central pool. This includes the deals done with Colors and Youtube.
A recent deal done has been with Karbonn Mobiles which is the telecom category sponsor. It is also sponsoring IPL Nites. This figure is believed to be around Rs 170 million a year.
in addition to Karbonn Mobiles, The UB Group is also sponsoring IPL Nites. Kingfisher was the sponsor for the Opening Night which took place yesterday.
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BLS International launches #VisaReady campaign to guide applicants
Initiative targets visa myths, delays and rejections with practical guidance
MUMBAI: Visa woes may soon meet their match because paperwork, it seems, is finally getting a user manual. BLS International has rolled out a new awareness drive, #VisaReadyWithBLSInternational, aimed at simplifying the often confusing visa application process and reducing delays caused by misinformation and incomplete documentation. The campaign, led across social media platforms, zeroes in on a long-standing pain point for travellers: lack of clarity around procedures, timelines and requirements. By offering step-by-step guidance, documentation checklists and clear Dos and Don’ts, the initiative attempts to turn what is typically a stressful process into a more predictable one.
At its core, the campaign also seeks to bust common myths that frequently derail applications issues that often lead to avoidable rejections or last-minute complications. The idea is to equip applicants with practical, actionable insights so they can plan better and submit stronger applications within expected timelines.
The push will not remain limited to digital channels. BLS International plans to extend the initiative across its Visa Application Centres globally, reinforcing awareness at key touchpoints where applicants engage with the process.
BLS International joint managing director Shikhar Aggarwal framed the campaign as more than a communication exercise, emphasising the company’s attempt to embed guidance and preparedness into every stage of the applicant journey.
Operating in over 70 countries and working with more than 46 client governments including embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions, the company has built a sizeable footprint in visa and consular services. With this campaign, it is now leaning into education as much as execution, signalling that in the world of visas, clarity might just be the new currency.
