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Moneycontrol join hands with Aditya Birla Group
Mumbai: Moneycontrol, India’s leading markets and finance platform, has joined hands with Aditya Birla Group to launch ‘1 Minute Investment Pops,’ a one-of-a-kind video series aimed at simplifying wealth creation for young investors.
‘1 Minute Investment Pops’ aims to simplify the world of investments, offering viewers a quick and insightful glimpse into various investment avenues in just a minute. In each video, market experts such as CNBC TV18 anchors Nigel Dsouza, Sonal Mehrotra, Sonia Shenoy explain different methods of investing, providing viewers with the essential knowledge to start or continue their investment journey.
At a time when short, engaging content rules the roost, there’s an opportunity for financial education to adapt and keep up. It’s all about being ‘snackable’ – quick, informative, and right to the point. However, there’s been little to no change in the way in which financial education is presented to beginner-level investors, and that’s the gap ‘1-minute investment pops’ aims to bridge. These bite-sized videos do not overwhelm the user with complex information; they ignite the viewers’ interest in saving and investing in just a minute.
In the episodes so far, Dsouza has covered a range of investment topics including Hedge Funds, PPF (Public Provident Fund), Health Insurance Plans, and Mediclaim, while Sonal Mehrotra delved into topics like Pension Plans, Endowment Plans, and Term Insurance. Sonia Shenoy has addressed topics such as Bank Fixed Deposits, Post Office Fixed Deposits, and ULIPs (Unit Linked Insurance Plans).
The digital video series targets mobile-first, new age consumers, and inspires them to adopt saving and investing practices. The simplified digital content enables easy sharing and serves as a valuable reference for informed investment decisions.
‘1 Minute Investment Pops’ is exclusively available on Moneycontrol’s digital platforms, including Instagram and YouTube.
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Nodwin Gaming appoints Sonal Varma as global director of live events
Former Comic Con India VP to scale global gaming and pop culture experiences
MUMBAI: Nodwin Gaming has appointed Sonal Varma as global director of live events, bringing on board a seasoned architect of fan communities as the company accelerates its global push in gaming, esports and youth culture.
Varma steps into the role with more than 15 years of experience creating large-scale fan experiences and cultural platforms. She is best known for her long stint at Comic Con India, where she most recently served as vice president and helped transform the convention into one of the country’s most recognisable pop culture gatherings.
At Nodwin Gaming, Varma will lead the strategy, design and execution of the company’s global live event initiatives. Her mandate includes expanding flagship intellectual properties and developing new formats that bring gaming communities together across emerging markets.
Over the years, Varma has been closely associated with building and scaling community-led events such as Comic Con India, Geekly and the Indian Cosplay Championship. Her work has focused on turning niche fandoms into thriving cultural ecosystems by blending entertainment, creator culture and brand partnerships.
Her appointment comes at a time when Nodwin Gaming is expanding its international events footprint through properties such as DreamHack India, NH7 Weekender, Comic Con India and the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series. The company has also been growing its presence across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa through esports tournaments, gaming festivals and fan conventions.
Nodwin Gaming co-founder and managing director Akshat Rathee, said Varma’s experience in building fan-centric platforms would play a key role in the company’s next phase of growth.
“Sonal brings a deep understanding of how live experiences can bring communities together around gaming and pop culture. As we expand our global live events footprint, her experience will help us create experiences that feel authentic and meaningful for audiences across markets,” he said.
Varma said the scale of opportunity at Nodwin Gaming made the move particularly exciting.
“Joining Nodwin Gaming at this moment feels incredibly exciting because the canvas is so large. There are new audiences, new markets and new formats waiting to be explored. I’m looking forward to working with teams across the network to create live experiences that celebrate gaming culture while staying rooted in the communities that power it,” she said.
Over the past few years, Nodwin Gaming has built an ecosystem that stretches across competitive gaming, creator communities, music festivals and youth culture platforms. With Varma now leading global live events, the company is looking to further expand its flagship properties while experimenting with new formats that blend gaming, entertainment and fandom for audiences around the world.
