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Explurger steps up to PM Modi’s call for homegrown tech
MUMBAI: Time to log off and step out! Responding to prime minister Narendra Modi’s call for indigenous innovation, Explurger, a proudly made-in-India social media app, is reimagining how we connect online, and offline.
Launched with the mantra “Get out – get social,” Explurger encourages users to explore the world, meet people in real life, and share authentic travel and lifestyle experiences. Every journey, check-in, or post automatically creates a digital travelogue, making social media as much about living life as sharing it.
“The prime minister’s call underscores India’s growing confidence in building its own tech frameworks,” said Explurger founder and CEO Jitin Bhatia. “Our app is entirely developed in India, powered by Indian talent, and designed to resonate globally. Explurger shows that Indian technology can inspire, innovate, and compete on the world stage.”
Rooted in the Make in India and Digital India missions, Explurger reflects the spirit of self-reliance. With over 17 million users, it signals a new era of homegrown digital innovation, one where technology doesn’t just connect, it empowers and enriches real-world experiences.
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JioStar names Bhaskar Ramesh head of entertainment sales, digital
Ex-Google leader to drive data-led streaming sales and advertiser partnerships
MUMBAI: JioStar has roped in Bhaskar Ramesh as the new head of entertainment sales, digital. Reporting to Kevin Vaz, CEO of Entertainment at JioStar, Ramesh is set to steer the company’s digital sales strategy with a sharp focus on data-driven advertising and measurable outcomes.
Ramesh joins from Google, where he was part of India’s leadership team and helped shape YouTube’s monetisation and product strategy. His experience spans technology, retail, finance, consumer goods and automotive sectors, along with leading digital transformation initiatives across traditional and digital platforms.
In his new role, Ramesh will oversee all digital entertainment sales, working to blend technology, creativity and data into results advertisers can count on.
Kevin Vaz said, “The future of streaming will be built as much on smart monetisation as on engaging content. Bhaskar’s expertise in digital strategy will add tremendous value to our business.”
Ramesh’s career also includes stints at Godrej, Marico and Reliance Broadcast Network, where he handled P&L, operations and brand building. He holds a postgraduate diploma in management from SP Jain Institute of Management & Research.
With Ramesh at the helm, JioStar is clearly aiming to turn clicks into cash while keeping viewers entertained.
