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Rangrez by Nirvanaland named associate sponsor for Bollywood 90s Jamming
Creative studio to add vibrant fusion art and visual flair to nostalgic music night at Bharat Mandapam on 26 April 2026.
MUMBAI: Rangrez by Nirvanaland is painting the town in 90s nostalgia quite literally as it joins one of Delhi’s most awaited musical evenings with a splash of colour and creativity. The fusion art and design studio, known for its distinctive blend of motion graphics, contemporary merchandise, and visual storytelling, has come on board as the Associate Sponsor for “Bollywood 90s Jamming”, scheduled for Sunday, 26 April 2026 at the iconic Bharat Mandapam in the capital.
Owned and led by visionary photographer and fusion artist Renuka Singh, Rangrez brings a unique aesthetic edge to the event. The collaboration promises to elevate the retro celebration by weaving in artistic elements that perfectly echo the vibrancy, energy, and nostalgia of 90s Bollywood.
From crafting the visual identity to delivering immersive creative engagements, Rangrez is set to add a fresh, colourful layer that turns a simple music night into a memorable multisensory experience. The event, organised and curated by Brand Spotify’s Rohan Sharma alongside Mishita Batra, Akshita Jain, and Ravneet Kaur, will feature a high-energy live performance by India Music Collective, blending sing-alongs, dance floors, and pure 90s magic for Delhi’s music lovers.
Speaking on the association, Mishita Batra said, “Collaborating with Rangrez by Nirvanaland adds a powerful creative dimension to Bollywood 90s Jamming. Their artistic approach perfectly complements the nostalgic and high-energy vibe we are creating. Together, we aim to deliver not just a musical evening, but a visually immersive experience that audiences will remember long after the night ends.”
With tickets already generating strong interest and currently available on Bookmyshow and District by Zomato, anticipation is building fast across the city. Delhiites can look forward to dusting off their denim, hitting the dance floor, and reliving the golden era of Bollywood hits in a setting transformed by Rangrez’s signature creative flair.
In a city that loves its music as much as its drama, this partnership ensures the evening will be anything but monochrome. Expect bold visuals, fusion aesthetics, and a night where nostalgia meets modern artistry, all set to a killer 90s soundtrack. Mark your calendars, 26 April could just be the most colourful rewind of the year.
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Telcos push for unified rules as spam shifts to OTT platforms
Over 80 per cent fraud moves online, operators seek common framework.
MUMBAI: The spam may have left your phone network but it hasn’t left you alone. India’s telecom operators are once again dialling up the pressure for a unified regulatory framework, warning that fraud is rapidly migrating to internet-based platforms where oversight remains far looser. According to industry communication, a leading operator has written to multiple arms of the government including the Department of Telecommunications, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the Ministry of Finance arguing that tighter controls on traditional telecom networks are inadvertently pushing bad actors towards over-the-top (OTT) communication platforms.
The concern is not new, but the framing has sharpened. What was once an industry grievance is now being positioned as a consumer protection issue. Operators say that tackling spam in silos no longer works, as fraudsters seamlessly shift across platforms, exploiting regulatory gaps. The result: a moving target that traditional safeguards struggle to contain.
Executives point to a clear shift in fraud patterns. OTT platforms are increasingly being used for phishing links, impersonation scams and bulk unsolicited messaging, with industry estimates suggesting that over 80 per cent of spam activity has now migrated online. In this environment, the lines between telecom networks, messaging apps and financial fraud are blurring fast.
At the heart of the industry’s demand is a call for a technology-neutral regulatory framework, one that applies consistently across telecom and internet-based communication services. Operators argue that the absence of uniform safeguards, such as sender verification systems, robust spam filters and clearly defined accountability mechanisms, has created enforcement blind spots that fraudsters are quick to exploit.
The proposal is straightforward but far-reaching. Telcos are pushing for baseline anti-fraud measures across all communication platforms, alongside faster response systems and deeper coordination between ministries. Given the interconnected nature of telecom networks, digital platforms and financial systems, they argue that fragmented oversight only weakens the overall defence.
The broader issue is regulatory arbitrage, the ability of bad actors to hop between platforms based on which is least regulated at any given time. Without harmonised rules, operators say, efforts to curb fraud risk becoming a game of whack-a-mole.
As digital communication continues to expand, the debate is shifting from who regulates what to how consistently it is regulated. For now, telecom operators are making their case clear: in a world where spam travels freely, regulation cannot afford to stay fragmented.
