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Club FM Junior RJ – A unique Children’s Day celebration
Mumbai: Club FM took an innovative turn for Children’s Day with Club FM Junior RJ, engaging young talents across our six stations. The initiative invited children to participate by submitting a one-minute creative self-introduction video. They received an overwhelming response of entries, showcasing immense talent. Their creative team meticulously shortlisted 100 kids after a tough selection process.
Auditions were then held in all six stations, as well as at our client partner’s showroom, to further refine the list and handpick the final six Junior RJs. These six children were given the rare opportunity to go on-air on 14 November, Children’s Day, as full-fledged RJs. This activity was proudly presented by our sponsor,Pittapillil Agencies, Kochi, and powered by Pavizham Cook Off.
Breaking away from the conventional format of having children co-host with senior RJs, Club FM focused on a holistic experience. The selected Junior RJs were groomed extensively, learning about every aspect of the RJ profession. They explored the radio station’s workings, mastered content creation, planned segments, conducted interviews, and engaged with influencers. The entire content was developed by these young RJs in collaboration with the Club FM team, creating a truly authentic and independent RJ experience on air.
On 14 November, the junior RJs took over the airwaves alone, without the presence of senior RJs. They presented compelling content and asked “Little Big Questions” – thought-provoking inquiries to both peers and elders. These ranged from significant socio-political topics like the Mullaperiyar Dam and climate change to child-centric issues such as exam pressure, homework stress, and educational challenges. By giving a voice to children’s perspectives on everyday and complex topics, we fostered unique conversations that resonated with both young and adult listeners.
The success of Club FM Junior RJ lies in its unique approach to celebrating children’s creativity and empowering their voices in meaningful dialogue. This innovative format, blending grooming, real-world RJ experiences, and impactful content, offered fresh and engaging radio programming, making it a perfect platform for brands aiming to connect with the next generation of listeners.
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PNB partners Kiwi to launch credit-enabled UPI for users
Targets 180 million customers; RuPay card offers 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent cashback
MUMBAI: Swipe, tap, or scan credit is quietly slipping into the rhythm of everyday payments, and Punjab National Bank wants in on the action. The state-run lender has partnered with Kiwi to roll out credit-enabled UPI payments for its 180 million customers, marking a significant push to blend traditional banking with India’s fast-evolving digital payments ecosystem.
At the centre of the collaboration is the launch of the PNB Kiwi Credit Card on the RuPay network. The card is designed with a digital-first approach, offering fully online onboarding and seamless integration with UPI, allowing users to transact via scan-and-pay while accessing credit.
The offering also brings in a rewards layer, with cashback ranging from 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent on online transactions, positioning the product as both a convenience play and a spending incentive.
The move comes as UPI continues to dominate India’s digital payments landscape, increasingly blurring the lines between debit-led transactions and credit access. For PNB, which operates over 10,000 branches around 60 per cent in semi-urban and rural areas, the partnership signals a targeted effort to extend formal credit to segments that have traditionally remained underserved.
The collaboration also reflects a broader industry shift, where banks and fintech platforms are converging to embed credit directly into payment flows, reducing friction while expanding access.
With RuPay credit cards gaining traction and UPI evolving beyond peer-to-peer transfers, the PNB–Kiwi tie-up positions both players at the intersection of scale, accessibility, and the next phase of digital finance in India.
