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DDB Mudra west appoints Manoj Bhavnani as senior CD
MUMBAI: Joining DDB Mudra west’s formidable creative force under the leadership of creative head, Rahul Mathew, is Manoj Bhavnani who has joined as senior creative director.
Bhavnani joins DDB Mudra west from Bates India, where he was creative director working on some of the agency’s biggest accounts such as Fiat, Tata AIG and Colgate. He was a part of the RedFuse team, a group created by WPP to exclusively handle the communication duties for Colgate.
With over 11 years of work experience and a degree in Statistics, Bhavnani has also worked with top agencies in the country including FCB Ulka (earlier known as Draft FCB Ulka), Lowe Lintas, Grey Worldwide and Ogilvy & Mather. He has also authored a novel, ‘Screwed!’ which has been published by Penguin in September 2012.
Bhavnani said, “It’s an exciting time to be joining DDB Mudra. The agency has been creating great campaigns that have picked up many awards. Rahul, Rajiv and Sonal have placed their faith in me to keep up the quality of work, and I hope I will repay their faith in the time to come.”
Mathew added, “Over the past five months, Rajiv & I have been working hard at improving our product. Manoj is yet another step in this direction. He brings sound thinking and a lot of enthusiasm to our talented bunch. And am sure he will prove to be an essential cog in our creative machinery.”
DDB Mudra west president Rajiv Sabnis said, “Manoj is talented professional who has cut his teeth on demanding large brands in some of the best agencies. His ability to produce consistently good creative work on global, process-driven businesses really got us talking. We look forward to his contribution, especially on J&J Beauty Care, and hope that he has long innings in DDB Mudra.”
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Doms hosts creative art workshop at Kidzania Delhi
Three-day event blends fun, learning and self-expression for young participants.
MUMBAI: Doms just turned Kidzania Delhi into a colourful canvas because when you give kids markers and freedom, even the walls start dreaming in doodles. Doms Industries Limited organised a lively three-day art workshop at Kidzania Delhi from 21 to 23 March, inviting young participants to explore creativity through hands-on sessions that went well beyond traditional classroom boundaries.
The workshop was thoughtfully structured across three days with distinct themes. Day 1 focused on free-form doodle art, encouraging children to experiment with lines, shapes and patterns without rules, resulting in highly personal and imaginative creations. Day 2, coinciding with World Water Day, combined creativity with awareness as kids designed water-inspired characters and conservation-themed cards, with parents joining in to make it a shared family activity. On Day 3, the theme shifted to “best out of waste,” where participants transformed everyday materials into functional and decorative pieces while also experimenting with newly introduced acrylic markers.
The response was overwhelmingly positive, with Kidzania Delhi filled with energy, colour and laughter. The sessions not only nurtured artistic expression but also created joyful bonding opportunities for families.
Doms Industries Limited chief marketing officer Saumitra Prasad said, “At Doms, we see art as more than an activity, it is a way for children to explore ideas, build confidence and express individuality. Platforms like KidZania allow us to create immersive environments where creativity becomes a lived experience rather than just a concept.”
The initiative reflects Doms’ ongoing commitment to experiential learning and deeper engagement with young consumers and their families, blending fun with meaningful takeaways in an interactive setting.
In a world where screens often steal the spotlight, Doms reminded everyone that sometimes the best stories are still drawn by hand line by line, colour by colour, and smile by smile.
