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Medusa Beverages raises a toast as sponsor of Filmfare Punjabi 2025
MUMBAI: Punjabi cinema’s biggest night had an extra fizz this year, with Medusa Beverages stepping in as title sponsor of the Filmfare Awards Punjabi 2025.
The awards, held on August 23 at the I.S. Bindra PCA Stadium in Mohali, brought together top names from the Punjabi film and music industry, including Jacqueline Fernandez, Honey Singh, Satinder Sartaj and Neeru Bajwa. The event celebrated achievements across film, music and performance, with Medusa’s beers on offer at refreshment stations as guests mingled between performances.
“The Filmfare Awards Punjabi 2025 was a perfect stage for us because it’s more than just an award show, it’s a cultural phenomenon that captures the pride, passion, and creativity of Punjabi cinema. Partnering with Filmfareallowed us to not only celebrate incredible talent but also to connect with an audience that shares our energy and spirit,” said Medusa Beverages, executive director, Amardeep Singh.
The partnership continues Medusa’s push into lifestyle and entertainment spaces. The brand has previously appeared at Delhi Times Fashion Week, Sundowner music festivals, concerts by Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi Chauhan, and even art collaborations.
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UP govt, HGS unit to skill one lakh youth in digital push
MoU targets jobs, training and future ready talent across state
MUMBAI: Government of Uttar Pradesh has joined hands with OneOTT Intertainment Limited, the broadband arm of Hinduja Global Solutions, to train one lakh youth, signalling a fresh push towards jobs in the digital economy.
The memorandum of understanding, signed with the Employment Department Uttar Pradesh, aims to bridge the gap between skills and industry needs while opening up employment pathways for young people across the state.
The agreement was formalised by principal secretary, labour and employment, M. K. Shanmugha Sundaram and whole-time director, Hinduja Global Solutions and MD and CEO, OneOTT Intertainment Limited, Vynsley Fernandes, in the presence of labour minister Anil Rajbhar.
Under the partnership, OneOTT Intertainment Limited will roll out training programmes, workshops and knowledge-sharing platforms designed to equip youth with skills aligned to a rapidly digitising economy. The initiative will also include research inputs, technical guidance and policy-level support to ensure effective execution.
Principal secretary, labour and employment, M. K. Shanmugha Sundaram, said, “This collaboration will help align skill development programmes with actual industry needs and prepare the youth of Uttar Pradesh for emerging opportunities in the digital services sector.”
Hinduja Global Solutions whole-time director, and OneOTT Intertainment Limited MD and CEO Vynsley Fernandes said, “India’s progress is closely linked to strengthening the capabilities of its young workforce. At HGS, we see skills evolving alongside technology, and partnerships like this help build a stronger digital ecosystem.”
The state government will facilitate coordination across departments and institutions, ensuring the programmes reach the right audiences and deliver measurable outcomes.
As digital infrastructure expands and technology reshapes job markets, initiatives like this are positioning skill development not just as training, but as a gateway to opportunity for the next generation.
