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Dice rolls out Girlie Pops as Gen Z adulting gets a glow-up
MUMBAI: Adulting may be chaotic, but in Dice Media’s newest mini-series, it also comes with contour, comfort, and a dash of controlled chaos. Dice Media, the content arm of Pocket Aces and the studio behind internet favourites such as Little Things, Adulting and AFK has dropped its latest three-episode mini-series, Girlie Pops, created in collaboration with Maybelline New York. And true to its title, the series pops with the warmth, humour and survival-instinct tenderness that defines Gen Z life today.
Billed as a slice-of-life snapshot of twenty-something turbulence, Girlie Pops follows two mismatched roommates trying to stay afloat in the choppy waters of early adulthood. Prakriti (Ankita Chhetri), a corporate professional moonlighting as a hopeful influencer, grapples with algorithm anxiety and full-time job monotony; while Ira (Devishi Madaan), an HR exec nursing a fresh heartbreak stumbles through online dating one awkward match at a time. Between career confusion, emotional U-turns, and social-media self-esteem spirals, the duo finds an unlikely sanctuary: each other.
Speaking about the series Pocket Aces D2C head Vishwanath Shetty said, “With GirliePops, we wanted to capture the real, everyday chaos of Gen Z and how they find their way through adulting together. It’s rooted in the humour, vulnerability, and comfort that sisterhood brings. Collaborating with Maybelline New York, a brand that personifies Bold Confidence & Self Expression, made it even more special.”
The cast is frontlined by familiar FilterCopy faces Ankita Chhetri and Devishi Madaan, both managed by Clout, Pocket Aces’ influencer vertical. The pairing brings an easy chemistry that keeps the 10–12 minute episodes breezy and binge-able, making Girlie Pops ideal for the swipe-generation’s viewing habits.
At just three episodes, the series delivers bite-sized storytelling without losing emotional depth. It picks its battles wisely, practicality vs passion, heartbreak vs healing, paycheque vs purpose, all while wrapping it in Dice Media’s signature blend of relatability and warmth.
Streaming now on Dice Media and Filtercopy’s Youtube channels, Girlie Pops is the kind of show that understands its audience because it feels like part of their group chat.
Whether you’re dodging red flags on dating apps, negotiating self-worth with your boss, or wondering if the influencer dream is worth the ring light, Girlie Pops offers a little laugh, a little comfort, and a lot of “omg same”.
Gaming
IICT signs three MoUs to boost AVGC-XR and esports
Partnerships with Zenfluencers, Yologram and Eruditio at Chennai Gaming Show 2026 strengthen education, XR innovation and nationwide talent outreach.
MUMBAI: IICT has just levelled up the game in a big way. The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies signed three strategic Memorandums of Understanding on 17 April 2026 at the CII Summit FX – India Gaming Show in Chennai, forging alliances with The Zenfluencers, Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. and Eruditio Consultants to accelerate India’s AVGC-XR ecosystem.
The tie-ups combine IICT’s strengths in education, skilling and research with specialist expertise across esports, immersive technologies and large-scale outreach.
- With The Zenfluencers, IICT will roll out globally benchmarked esports programmes, including joint certification courses, industry workshops, tournaments and masterclasses, creating clear career pathways across the full esports value chain.
- The partnership with Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. focuses on gaming, immersive storytelling and extended reality (XR), delivering industry-aligned curriculum, faculty mentorship, student showcases and collaborative research in immersive AI and virtual production.
- Collaboration with Eruditio Consultants targets awareness, accessibility and career alignment, with nationwide counsellor training, institutional engagement and structured guidance frameworks to reach students beyond Tier-1 cities.
IICT CEO Vishwas Deoskar said, “As the AVGC-XR sector evolves at a rapid pace, strong collaborations between industry and academia are essential. These partnerships will create meaningful impact across education, innovation and outreach.”
Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. founder Aditya Mani added, “AI-driven creator worlds are transforming games into engines of culture, commerce and careers. Together we aim to empower a generation to build immersive futures.”
Eruditio Consultants founder Indrajit Ghosh noted, “This is not just about awareness, it is about building a structured ecosystem that connects aspiration with opportunity.”
The Zenfluencers CEO Atharva Gupta said, “This MoU is a big unlock moment for the esports ecosystem in India. We’re building a structured pipeline for talent across the full stack.”
By bringing together academia, industry leaders and ecosystem players, IICT is creating scalable models that blend cutting-edge skills with real-world relevance. In a sector racing toward the future, these three partnerships ensure India’s next generation of creative technologists won’t just keep up, they’ll set the pace.
