iWorld
Pitch to Get Rich: Where fashion meets big business
MUMBAI: India’s fashion scene is getting a glamorous makeover. Jiohotstar is set to premiere Pitch to Get Rich on October 20, a reality series that fuses Hindi cinema’s sparkle with entrepreneurial grit. Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment and the Fashion Entrepreneur Fund, the show features a Rs 40 crore investment pool aimed at turning creative fashion ideas into thriving businesses.
Fourteen aspiring founders will compete in a first-of-its-kind format, pitching their fashion ventures while navigating real-world business challenges. Celebrities and industry leaders, including Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, Manish Malhotra, and Malaika Arora, join forces with top business tycoons to mentor, judge, and invest in India’s fashion talent.
Dharmatic Entertainment CEO Apoorva Mehta said, “Pitch to Get Rich is more than entertainment. It’s a stage for dreamers who want to build, innovate, and shine globally.” Founder of FEF Sanjay Nigam added, “The show champions ‘Make in India’ while inspiring the next generation of fashion entrepreneurs.”
With homegrown talent in the spotlight, Pitch to Get Rich promises a thrilling mix of style, strategy, and star power, streaming exclusively on Jiohotstar.
Gaming
Nodwin Gaming partners with Runestone for esports data and integrity solutions
South Asian esports leader joins forces with Czech tech firm to enhance tournament operations.
MUMBAI: Nodwin Gaming has just levelled up its game by bringing in a specialist to keep the scoreboard honest and the fans fully engaged. The leading South Asian esports and gaming company has announced a strategic partnership with Runestone, a Prague-headquartered esports technology firm specialising in real-time data and engagement solutions for tournament organisers and publishers.
The collaboration aims to strengthen competitive integrity, improve operational oversight, and deliver more interactive viewing experiences across Nodwin’s properties. It will initially focus on the Nodwin Clutch Series for Counter-Strike 2, a Tier 2 tournament that provides emerging teams with consistent competitive opportunities and helps build the talent pipeline.
The latest edition of the series recently concluded with Big defeating ECSTATIC 2–1 in the grand final of the $50,000 online event.
Nodwin Gaming chief business officer at MENA and global head of data monetization Teemu Koski said, “Integrity and transparency are fundamental to sustainable esports ecosystems, especially in Tier 2 competition where the next generation of talent emerges. Runestone’s expertise complements our experience in building scalable esports IPs.”
Runestone head of partnerships Michael Schwartz added, “Nodwin Gaming has built one of the most dynamic esports ecosystems across emerging markets. We’re thrilled to collaborate on supporting tournaments with greater transparency, deeper fan interaction, and scalable tools.”
Both companies are exploring opportunities to extend the partnership across additional titles, including mobile-first competitive ecosystems, and to develop new products for publishers, tournament operators, and event promoters.
In the rapidly growing world of esports, where fair play and fan excitement are equally crucial, Nodwin Gaming and Runestone are teaming up to ensure every match is not only competitive but also transparent and engaging. This alliance could well become a game-changer for Tier 2 tournaments across South Asia and beyond.
