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QuackQuack launches ad campaign to celebrate massive jump in registered users
The popular dating app QuackQuack has witnessed a massive jump of 2 million users in the past five months and currently stands at 17 million registered users in India. To celebrate this milestone, the dating platform has launched a new ad campaign “Match to hoga hi”.
As young Indians become more confident about dating apps, QuackQuack’s ad campaign aims to reach audiences in tier 2 cities where 70 percent of the new users come from.
The ad campaign aims to encourage people to join their huge community and find the right match for themselves.
Through this campaign, the brand also aims to reinforce that dating does not have to be difficult and it is extremely easy to find a match and connect with new people while keeping your comfort in mind.
The lockdowns have witnessed a massive increase in Indians using dating apps, but the return to normalcy has made everyone even more comfortable to connect and meet with new people through dating apps and it’s clearly evident in the growth numbers of QuackQuack.
QuackQuack founder and CEO Ravi Mittal commented on the campaign and said, “It is extremely exciting to witness so many people connect and find a match for themselves with QuackQuack. When we started back in 2010 things were quite different but over the years, people have really embraced dating apps and especially QuackQuack. We reached 15 million users in December 2021 and by May 2022 we have gained 2 million new users with the app currently being at 17 million registered users in India. Keeping our growing community in mind, we are working on introducing many new concepts that help people engage better and are looking forward to welcoming many new people.”
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Raghu Rai passes away at 83, leaves behind iconic legacy
Padma Shri-winning photographer documented history across 5 decades.
MUMBAI: The lens may have stilled, but the stories it captured will never fade. Raghu Rai, one of India’s most celebrated photojournalists, passed away on April 26, 2026, at the age of 83. He breathed his last at a private hospital in New Delhi after battling cancer and age-related health issues.
His son, Nitin Rai, revealed that Rai had been diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago, which later spread to the stomach and, more recently, the brain. Despite multiple rounds of treatment, his health had declined in recent months.
Born in 1942 in Jhang, Punjab (now in Pakistan), Rai entered photography in his early twenties, inspired by his elder brother, photographer S. Paul. Beginning his career in the mid-1960s, he went on to build a body of work that spanned more than five decades, contributing to global publications such as Time, Life, GEO, Le Figaro, The New York Times, Vogue, GQ and Marie Claire.
His global recognition took a decisive leap in 1977 when legendary French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson nominated him to join Magnum Photos, placing him among the world’s most respected visual storytellers.
Rai’s lens chronicled both power and poignancy. He photographed towering figures such as Indira Gandhi, Dalai Lama, Bal Thackeray, Satyajit Ray and Mother Teresa, while also documenting defining moments like the Bhopal gas tragedy later captured in his book Exposure: A Corporate Crime.
Over the years, he published more than 18 books, building an archive that blended journalism with artistry. His contributions were recognised early when he was awarded the Padma Shri in 1972 for his coverage of the Bangladesh War and refugee crisis. In 1992, he was named “Photographer of the Year” in the United States for his work in National Geographic, and in 2009, he was honoured with the Officier des Arts et des Lettres by the French government.
Rai is survived by his wife Gurmeet, son Nitin, and daughters Lagan, Avani and Purvai. His last rites will be held at Lodhi Cremation Ground in New Delhi at 4 pm on Sunday.
With his passing, Indian photojournalism loses not just a pioneer, but a patient observer of history, one frame at a time.
