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Zee MGM gets bitten by the Love Bug this month
MUMBAI: This February Zee MGM promises 360 degrees of love and romance. The channel will showcase a series of romantic movies every Wednesday at 9 pm through the ‘Love Bug Festival.’ The month long festival began on 4 February.
The movies to watch out for on the Love Bug Festival are Only You on 18 February and Mr Jones on 25 February.
The festival started with Everyone Says I Love You, followed by Sleepless In Seattle on 11 February, that talks about a hugely popular romantic comedy, about a recently engaged woman (Meg Ryan) who hears the sad story of a grieving widower (Tom Hanks) on the radio and believes that they are destined to be together.
On the other hand Only You is a tale of love, faith and destiny as Marisa Tomei plays Faith, who believes that two soul mates can be united if they find each other. And as the destiny points ‘him’ out for her, she decides to take it on herself from there. Rushing to the airport to see her soul mate, she misses him and the plane, but decides then and there, to go after him. The man of her destiny being an old classmate Damon Bradley, played by Robert Downey Jr., it’s a love story scripted by the heavens above.
And that’s not it, the highlights of the month being Mr Jones where one can get an opportunity to watch the charming favourite character Richard Gere who stars with Lean Olin in this film, about a manic-depressive and a psychiatrist having a romantic affair. Mr Jones is intelligent, perceptive, charming and suffering from bipolar disorder. A disease that affords him periods of intense emotional pleasure, but which also results in periods of suicidal depression. Libbie, a psychiatrist takes an interest in his condition and in him – Love follows.
So its romantic movies galore in February on Zee MGM or for that matter any other channel too.
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Pocket FM partners with Indian Open Pickleball 2026
Audio platform joins forces with major tournament to engage young fans.
MUMBAI: Pocket FM just served up a perfect partnership because when audio storytelling meets pickleball’s fast-paced rallies, even the sidelines start listening. Pocket FM, the world’s largest audio series platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Indian Open 2026, one of India’s biggest pickleball tournaments organised by Global Sports in Hyderabad in association with Pickl’Out and Crosscourts Sports Club.
The collaboration brings Pocket FM’s immersive storytelling to one of the fastest-growing emerging sports in India. Pickleball, known for its accessibility, energy and strong community appeal, is rapidly attracting younger, digitally savvy audiences making it an ideal platform for Pocket FM to deepen its cultural relevance.
Under the partnership, Pocket FM will enjoy extensive on-ground and digital visibility throughout the tournament, which begins on 1 April 2026. This includes centre court branding, venue-wide presence, presenting rights for select matches, player lounge branding, team jersey integration, and strong integration across live streaming and social media.
Pocket FM, SVP and global head for brand marketing and partnerships Vineet Singh said, “Pickleball is building a strong connection with young and engaged audiences in India. This partnership allows us to connect with people in a meaningful way through strong on-ground presence and digital visibility.”
Global Sports and Indian Open 2026, founder Hemal Jain added, “Partnering with Pocket FM adds an exciting new dimension to the experience. As a brand that has built deep resonance with young audiences, Pocket FM is a strong fit for the energy and ambition of this tournament.”
The move reflects Pocket FM’s continued strategy of aligning with emerging passion points and building deeper engagement with communities driven by competition and shared experiences.
In a country where sports and stories often collide, Pocket FM isn’t just sponsoring a tournament, it’s turning every rally into a narrative, proving that the best audio moments sometimes happen when the paddle meets the ball.
