India Today Group’s, digital news channel- UP Tak is all set to organize one of the biggest festival, UP Tak Utsav, in Ayodhya.

This two-day fest will witness engaging sessions with political leaders, spiritual gurus along with poetry and musical performances by popular artists.

The festival on 17th & 18th March,2023 will have speakers and artists from different genres. The list includes deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya & Brijesh Pathak along with names like Maithili Thakur, Shadab band, Malini Awasthi , Jaivijay Sachan, Anamika Amber, Gauranga Das , Manoj Munteshar, Jaya Kishori, to name a few personalities, who will be on stage at UP Tak Utsav.

Commenting on the event, Milind Khandekar, Managing Editor, TAK channels says, ‘This event is a testimony to the popularity and the support that UP Tak has received from its viewers. Through this endeavor, our aim is to further strengthen connect with viewers and give them a different experience rich with cultural heritage of the state”.

The event will LIVE telecast on our website www.uptak.in along with all the social media platforms including Facebook & YouTube.

Vivek Gaur, CEO, Tak channels & The Lallantop, India Today Group says, “UP Tak has seen an exponential growth. It has a fan base of close to 8 million across all social media platforms. This initiative is to show our commitment towards our viewers and give them an essence of festivities.”

The schedule for the performances at UP Tak Utsav are mentioned below:

For entry you can walk-in or register via https://utsav.uptak.in/

Global: The most popular shows—and new series—of 2022

New hits, old favorites and spin-offs led us through another year of streaming TV.

The return of modern classics in the forms of a Game of Thrones spin-off, House of the Dragon, and Amazon Prime Video’s prequel to The Lord of the Rings, The Rings of Power and an abundance of returning series appear to be big reasons why many people worldwide tuned into streaming services in 2022.

Using zero-party data from YouGov Safe’s fully opt-in, cross-device tracker, a new YouGov report uncovers the most searched, most binged, and most streamed movies and television programs, bringing to you the most popular TV shows globally. The titles are ranked by Appetite Score—an aggregate of indexed search volume and Wikipedia views for an entity.

With so many streaming players vying for viewers’ attention last year, you can find out who had the standout TV shows below.

The most popular series of 2022

Netflix content continues to dominate globally. Nine of the top 20 most popular global TV shows are Netflix originals, including the highly anticipated new seasons of Stranger Things, Bridgerton, and Money Heist.

Other shows continue to prove their enduring popularity in global entertainment and culture. These include Friends, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, Pokémon and The Simpsons.

The data also reveals that sports have cemented their role in streaming culture. The UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, are two of the most popular TV shows in our ranking.

Popular new series of 2022

There were plenty of new shows to keep track of last year and research reveals that some captured the attention of steaming audiences more than others.

Netflix again claims the most titles on our list of most popular new TV series, with 10 of the top 20 spots. Wednesday, a Netflix original, sits at the top of the list with a global appetite score of 91.66.

Several non-English TV shows also earn spots on the list, showing the global demand for both international titles and a range of different genres including anime (Ranking of Kings), South Korean romance (The Office Blind Date or Business Proposal) and zombie dramas (All of Us Are Dead).

Fresh shows from HBO Max such as House of the Dragon and Peacemakers and those from Amazon Prime Video like Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power and Reacher were also popular among global audiences last year.

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and Andor were the two Disney+ titles to claim spots in YouGov's most popular new TV series in 2022.

W+K India will be designing and executing brand marketing communications for Jio True 5G.

Jio, India’s strongest brand and the fastest growing digital services company has appointed Wieden and Kennedy India as the creative agency for its 5G business. The agency will be playing a key role in creating transformational experiences through 5G for individuals, homes and businesses as Jio True 5G ushers in a new era of technology.

In October last year, Mr. Akash M Ambani, Chairman, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, announced the launch of Jio True 5G services, marking the beginning of what will be one of the largest 5G rollouts of this nature anywhere in the world. In the last 4 months, Jio True 5G has already reached 304 cities and is rolling out 5G at a rapid pace, with a pan-India 5G coverage expected to be completed by December 2023.

W+K was founded in 2007, with its first office in Delhi, with the purpose of creating authentic work for brands that connects with people, becomes part of popular culture and ultimately affects the bottom line. The agency’s Mumbai office was set up in mid-2022, under Santosh Padhi and Ayesha Ghosh’s leadership who took over as the CCO and President respectively.

Ayesha Ghosh, President, W+K India, had this to say about the win: “Jio True 5G is going to be a game-changer and W+K India couldn’t have asked for a more influential brand to begin our Mumbai chapter with. We are blown away by all that we’ve heard and experienced of True 5G and now it’s upto us to communicate the enormity of what it means to the country; its people and its economy.”

Santosh Paddy, CCO, W+K India said, "Jio True 5G has a massive vision to digitally transform India. W+K is the chosen one to take this exciting narrative to 1.4 billion Indians and we are so looking forward to giving it our best and partake in the transformation journey for our country".

Jio Spokesperson said, “We are delighted to have W+K on this journey with Jio, where we once again create the most advanced network anywhere in the world, for Indians and by Indians. W+K has a history of powering transformation of brands and stories. We are certain that our partnership will bring to life Jio’s vision of transforming India into a Digital Society, with care”.

The much-awaited 20th edition of the India Today Conclave will be held on March 17 and 18 in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will headline the Conclave, which will see participation from an eclectic mix of luminaries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the India Today Conclave 2023. The iconic event, in its 20th edition, is set to take place on March 17 and 18 in New Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, one of the most influential leaders in the world, will be the 'Icon of India' speaker at the much-awaited meeting of minds at a time when the world is in turmoil — economic and geopolitical — and India has emerged as its lighthouse of hope.

Prime Minister Modi last addressed the India Today Conclave before the pandemic in 2019, a lot has changed since. In 2023, India has taken the centrestage in the world as the country is poised to become the third largest economy and a key player in security of the seas. India is the host of this year's G20 Summit, which is focused on clean energy and economic recovery.

According to India Today Group Vice-Chairperson Kalli Purie, "As he was famously referred to as the 'Disruptor in Chief' in his last Conclave visit, PM Modi's latest address is set to lay out his leadership strategies that are sure to shape the course of global development for years to come."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed the India Today Conclave six times in the past, starting from his days as the Gujarat chief minister when he showcased his popular programmes that came to be known as the Gujarat Model and then as Prime Minister when he outlined the goals of a New India. He has delivered keynote addresses first as Gujarat chief minister in 2003, 2008 and 2011, then as the BJP's prime ministerial candidate in 2013 and in recent years, as the Prime Minister in 2017 and 2019.

The theme of this year's Conclave is ‘The India Moment’. With the youngest working population in the world, India is poised to be one of the drivers of global economic growth. And with over 900 million internet users, it will also be ready to reap the digital dividend.

India is entering the big election season as PM Modi leads the BJP's fight for a third consecutive term at the Centre. The India Today Conclave 2023 will also set the agenda for the political battleground as prominent political personalities from both the ruling NDA and the Opposition debate and discuss their policies, promises and prospects.

As always, India Today Conclave 2023 will bring together a diverse range of voices from politics, business, entertainment, sports, and academia, and provide a platform for meaningful dialogue and debate.

The speakers include luminaries like cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, Home Minister Amit Shah, Union ministers S Jaishankar, Kiren Rijiju and Smriti Irani, Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and P Chidambaram, TMC MP Mahua Moitra, industrialists Anil Agarwal and Sanjiv Goenka, entrepreneur Byju Raveendran, actor Ram Charan, geneticist David Sinclair and retired chief justices SA Bobde and UU Lalit, among others.

The India Today Conclave is a two-day event where high-profile speakers from various fields discuss and debate the most pressing issues facing India and the world. The event usually includes keynote speeches, panel discussions, fireside chats, and other interactive sessions where speakers share their thoughts, insights and ideas on various topics.

After wooing the audiences across the world with its incredible story and performances since its release, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” had a big night at the 95th Academy Awards.

The movie bagged a total of 7 Oscars, emerging as the clear winner of the night and one of the most awarded films. The film is streaming exclusively on Sony LIV in India.

The multiverse madness comedy-drama led the nominations with 11 mentions, out of which it won some of the most coveted titles like Best Picture, Best Director (Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan), Lead Actress (Michelle Yeoh), Supporting Actor (Ke Huy Quan), Supporting Actress (Jamie Lee Curtis), Best Original Screenplay (the Daniels), and Best Film Editing (Paul Rogers). The landmark film is a breakthrough for Hollywood diversity for its Asian-American themes and predominantly Asian cast.

The movie follows Michelle Yeoh’s Evelyn, a laundromat owner who attempts to save the multiverse from its greatest threat with the help of her alternative versions of herself from parallel universes. Evelyn is dealing with her unsteady laundromat business being on the verge of failure, her marriage to a wimpy husband, Waymond (Ke Huy Quan) and broken relationships with her judgmental father (James Hong) and her daughter Joy (Stephanie Hsu), while preparing herself for the impersonal IRS auditor, Deirdre played by Jamie Lee Cutis.

Among the ten contenders at the Oscars this year, Everything Everywhere All at Once beat Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans, Cate Blanchett's Tár, and the German war drama All Quiet on the Western Front. The film’s other notable wins include a BAFTA award, 5 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, two Golden Globe awards and 4 category wins at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Catch this action, adventure, comedy, fantasy, and sci-fi filled movie in India only on Sony LIV, streaming now!