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One Digital Entertainment and Event Capital announce “Social Nation”, India’s first ever festival celebrating the democracy and power of Digital content creators and the community
MUMBAI: One Digital Entertainment is known for giving the Indian digital entertainment industry some key digital influencers and first of its kinds, digital IP’s. Now, the network is all set to bring the first ever live event in the form of Social Nation by joining hands with the largest event IP curators and aggregators of the country – Event Capital, a Laqshya Media group company. Social Nation is a festival that will celebrate the independence and the colossal power of the Internet.
Social Nation is a first of its kind festival that will celebrate the emergence of the Internet content creators and communities growing at a booming speed. Set to empower the digital content ecosystem, this festival will encourage the audience to interact and exchange ideas in real time and space with their social media timelines. A one-stop entertainment and interactive festival across two days, Social Nation will witness performances by more than 60 artists from different segments like music, comedy, dance, poetry, and others. While Stage 1 will see Stand – up acts, Slam poetry, Comedy debates, Dance and Indie performances, Stage 2 will have Inspirational talks, Open mics, Rap battles, Fireside chats etc. It will also host multiple engaging hands-on workshops and panel discussions by creators and industry experts from digital fields. While the final list of creators will be announced shortly however the biggest of the names – national as well as international are said to be roped in.
Gurpreet Singh, COO and Co-Founder, One Digital Entertainment said , “As a company, One Digital Entertainment has always aimed at empowering creators and giving the audiences quality content to consume. Our core idea has always been to support independent content and creators and the Internet has made it possible year after year. To celebrate the very said democracy, we are bringing a multi-layered festival whose core lies in the creator-fan relationship and hence we have meticulously planned to create an exclusive arena for the creators to interact with their fans. Networking with the industry and directly connecting with the consumers on-ground, understanding them, their choices and their consumption patterns will be an added advantage”.
Deepak Choudhary, Founder and Director, Event Capital said , “Social Nation is an extremely special addition to our current roster of event IPs. We have been curating various IPs in music, fashion, lifestyle, sports, kids etc and we have been very keen on curating an IP for the offline digital content space. India is witnessing a subculture of independent content and digital space has carved a niche for itself especially with the millennials. Through this IP we aim to create a close community of fans and creators where everybody feels home and significant.”
Scheduled to take place on 19-20th October 2019 at Jio Garden, Social Nation will also have Off – Stage Activities, Experience zones, never seen before VR experiences amongst many other things. Set to be a year-round IP, August onwards, Social Nation will travel to multiple Indian cities with Digital superstars/artists.
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Maharashtra panel orders Lodha to refund Rs 5 crore to homebuyers
Consumer court flags unfair practices in long-running property dispute case
MUMBAI: In a sharp rebuke to one of India’s biggest real estate players, the Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Macrotech Developers to refund nearly Rs 5 crore to a senior citizen couple, Uttam and Anindita Chatterjee. The ruling, delivered on March 13, 2026, calls out the developer for “deficiency in service” and “unfair trade practices”, bringing closure to a dispute that has stretched over a decade.
The case traces back to 2015, when the couple booked a 3-BHK flat at World Towers in Lower Parel for Rs 12.22 crore, with possession promised within a year. What followed was a series of changes that complicated matters. After deciding to exit the project, they were persuaded to shift to a 4-BHK in another development priced at Rs 8 crore, with delivery scheduled for 2018. However, within months, the price was allegedly increased to Rs 10 crore. After demonetisation reshaped the market, similar flats were reportedly being offered at lower prices, but the couple were not given the benefit.
Despite paying over Rs 2.83 crore, the couple neither received possession nor clarity. Instead, in 2018, the developer unilaterally cancelled the booking, retained part of the amount as earnest money, and argued that the buyers were investors rather than consumers. The commission rejected this claim, observing that casual references to “investment” do not take away consumer rights when the purchase intent is residential.
The bench also held that the developer could not penalise buyers for payment delays while failing to meet its own delivery commitments. It noted the lack of formal documentation for revised terms and termed the prolonged retention of funds without delivering a home as exploitative.
As part of its order, the commission directed the developer to refund Rs 2.83 crore paid by the couple, along with interest at 10 per cent per annum, amounting to around Rs 2.12 crore. In addition, Rs 1 lakh has been awarded for mental agony and Rs 50,000 towards litigation costs, taking the total payout to over Rs 5 crore. The developer has been asked to comply within two months.
For now, the ruling serves as a reminder that in real estate, shifting terms and delayed promises can carry a significant cost.
