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MX TakaTak co-powers the ninth edition of Miss Diva
KOLKATA: Promising users compelling content across categories, MX TakaTak on Friday announced its association with the ninth edition of Miss Diva as the Co-powered by Sponsor for this coveted pageant.
The nationwide hunt to select representatives from across the country commenced on 11 June and aspirant divas can participate to transform their dreams into reality. This entails an online registration process for specific audition task submissions on this leading short video platform.
Speaking about this association, MX TakaTak business head Janhavi Parikh said, “We are delighted to associate with Miss Diva and help them in the hunt for finding strong, charismatic women who will go on to represent India before the world. MX TakaTak is the entry gateway for these participants to live their dream of being crowned as Miss Diva and the audition tasks on our platform will bring forth a new dimension of their personalities.”
MX TakaTak’s extensive reach and penetration in Tier 2-3 markets will take the pageant and its opportunities to a wider audience, unlike ever before. Through the run of the event, the participation on this app would give viewers a glimpse into the lives of the finalists, whilst also highlighting the efforts that each of the contestants funnels into their work.
LIVA Miss Diva 2021, Co-powered by MX TakaTak stays true to its inherent philosophy of providing a stage for young, confident women, willing to take the world by storm and this edition will be held digitally, in a virtual format due to the prevalent pandemic.
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WhatsApp tests ‘WhatsApp Plus’ paid subscription tier
€2.49 plan adds customisation tools, messaging and calls remain free.
MUMBAI: Your chats may soon get a glow-up at a small monthly price. WhatsApp is testing a new paid subscription tier called ‘WhatsApp Plus’, signalling a shift towards premium personalisation features while keeping its core services free. The feature is currently being rolled out to a limited set of Android beta users, with early reports from WABetaInfo indicating a price of €2.49 per month (approximately Rs 274). Meta has confirmed the test, stating that it is designed for users who want more control over how they customise and organise their app experience.
Importantly, the subscription remains optional. Core functionalities including messaging, voice calls and community features will continue to be available free of charge, ensuring that the platform’s primary use case remains unchanged.
Instead, WhatsApp Plus focuses on aesthetic and organisational upgrades. These include exclusive sticker packs, new themes, custom app icons and personalised notification tones. On the functional side, subscribers may be able to pin up to 20 chats significantly higher than the current limit of three along with access to custom chat lists and enhanced categorisation tools.
Industry observers suggest the offering is largely cosmetic. Social media consultant Matt Navarra noted that the features lean more towards visual and usability enhancements rather than altering the app’s core functionality.
While global pricing has not been finalised, the subscription is expected to remain a low-cost monthly plan, with reports indicating a possible one-month free trial for eligible users. The feature is still in beta, meaning the final set of offerings could evolve before a broader rollout. Support for iOS users is also anticipated in the coming weeks.
The move mirrors a broader trend in the social and messaging ecosystem, where platforms such as Snapchat and Instagram have introduced similar subscription layers adding premium features without placing core services behind a paywall.
For WhatsApp, the strategy appears clear, keep the conversation free, but charge for a little extra flair around it.
