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THE CIRCUIT – MULTI GENRE COMEDY FESTIVAL PROMISES A LAUGHTER PACKED WEEKEND
The first digital edition of OML’s multi genre comedy festival The Circuit’s #SitDownComedy continues to entertain everyone with 5 days of hilarious performances by India’s best comedians. Have a perfect weekend with ace comedians coming live on your screens with a fun mix of stand-up games, roasts, a storytelling show, Punjabi showcase and a lot more. This weekend, the festival will feature comedians like Tanmay Bhatt, Naveen Richard, Varun Thakur, Aadar Malik, Urooj Ashfaq, Abhish Mathew, streaming live from their homes in a variety of different show formats, to give audiences a variety of unique digital experiences.
Each day, 3 shows go live, each with an interesting line-up and a fun mix of formats. Tickets for the shows can be booked on Insider.in, after which a link will be sent to ticket buyers, through which they can enjoy the show. The festival is designed to give an interesting experience to various kinds of audiences, adapted for at-home consumption to give viewers a unique experience by getting up, close and personal through virtual performances. As we fight against the current uncertainty around us, the comedy festival hopes to spread some happiness and provide entertainment while you are at home.
The Circuit comedy festival continues the trend of spreading laughter through digital live shows every night until 26th (Sunday) April 2020. The festival is brought by OML Entertainment Pvt Ltd, the creators of India’s decade-old and much-loved Happiest Music Festival ‘Bacardi NH7 Weekender.’, and is empowered by Bumble India.
Tickets are live on Insider at https://insider.in/the-circuit-comedy-festival-2020/article. After purchasing tickets, details about how to log in to attend the digital festival will be sent over.
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Hyundai and TVS Motor partner to develop electric three wheelers
Joint development pact targets last mile mobility with localisation push
MUMBAI: Three wheels, one big ambition and a charge towards the future. Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company have signed a joint development agreement to co-create electric three-wheelers (E3Ws), aiming to crack India’s complex last-mile mobility puzzle. The collaboration moves beyond concept talk into execution mode, building on the E3W prototype first showcased at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The goal now is clear, design, develop and commercialise a purpose-built vehicle tailored to Indian roads, riders and realities.
Under the agreement, Hyundai will lead design and co-development, bringing its global R&D muscle and human-centric engineering approach to the table. TVS Motor, meanwhile, will anchor the product on its electric platform, leveraging deep three-wheeler expertise and local market insight. It will also handle manufacturing and sales in India, with an eye on exports down the line.
The timing is strategic. India remains the world’s largest three-wheeler market, where affordability, durability and adaptability often outweigh sheer innovation. The upcoming E3W aims to strike that balance combining advanced technology with practical features such as adaptive ground clearance for monsoon-hit roads, improved thermal management for tropical climates, and flexible interiors suited for passengers, cargo or emergency use.
A key pillar of the partnership is localisation. Major components will be sourced and manufactured within India, a move expected to strengthen the domestic supply chain, create jobs, lower costs and improve after-sales support.
The shift from prototype to production will involve rigorous testing, certification and refinement to meet regulatory standards and consumer expectations. Dedicated cross-functional teams from both companies are already in place to accelerate timelines.
At a broader level, the tie-up reflects a growing trend in mobility, global players partnering with local specialists to navigate emerging markets. For Hyundai and TVS, the bet is that combining scale with street-level insight could unlock a new chapter in sustainable urban transport, one that runs not just on electricity, but on relevance.
