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 Reaching 50 million users across digital and Connected TV through JioTV, LG, Xiaomi and RunnTV, Swastik Stories launches with its original Hamara Vinayak, bringing India’s timeless stories to today’s screens ~ ~ welcomes 1Finance as the Presenting Sponsor for Hamara Vinayak ~ Trailer Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHduNFtjsb4  Swastik Stories, the creative house behind some of India’s most loved epics, today announced the launch of India’s First Cultural Storytelling & Entertainment FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) Channel — a destination where India’s history, values and imagination come alive for the modern world. With a combined reach of over 50 million users, Swastik Stories will offer round-the-clock, free access across JioTV, LG, Xiaomi TV, and RunnTV, and other leading digital and Connected TV platforms. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHduNFtjsb4&authuser=0 For over 18 years, Swastik has redefined larger-than-life storytelling — from Mahabharat and RadhaKrishn to Porus and Shrimad Ramayan. Building on this legacy, Swastik Stories marks the next chapter: a multi-platform movement designed to bring India’s cultural wisdom to every home and every screen. Available across mobile, digital and Connected TV, Swastik Stories is on track to reach 90% of Connected-TV households by March 2026 through its FAST distribution. Premiering Friday, October 31, 2025, at 6:00 PM IST, Hamara Vinayak, the first digital Swastik Stories original, will release new episodes every Friday on the official Swastik Stories YouTube channel, with same-day streaming on the FAST channel across JioTV, LG, Xiaomi and RunnTV — reaching viewers from smart TVs to smartphones. Presented by 1Finance, and created for today’s digital generation, Hamara Vinayak embraces a short-format narrative — 10–12-minute cinematic stories made for people who want meaning in minutes. The launch marks Swastik’s debut in the digital-first entertainment space, extending its legacy of powerful storytelling to audiences worldwide. Siddharth Kumar Tewary, Founder & Chief Storyteller — Swastik Stories, said, “Swastik Stories is about giving Indian culture a new rhythm in the digital age. We want to reach every screen, every home and every viewer who seeks meaning and connection in the stories of our past — told in a voice that belongs to the present. This is not just a channel launch, but the beginning of a cultural storytelling movement — one that carries India’s stories forward with heart, honesty and hope.” On collaborating with Swastik Stories for Hamara Vinayak, Drashti Thaker, AVP Marketing, 1Finance, said, “At 1 Finance, we believe that everyone needs the right coach to guide them, whether in life or finance. That’s why our collaboration with Hamara Vinayak feels so natural. Just as Vinayak helps his protagonists find direction amidst their ambitions, our financial advisors guide individuals through the ever-evolving world of investments, tax planning, and overall financial well-being. This story mirrors the lives of today’s mass affluent, those striving for growth while seeking the right counsel to achieve balance and clarity in their financial journey.” With a growing library of originals and curated titles inspired by India’s history, culture and spiritual legacy, Swastik Stories aims to create a new category in entertainment — where culture meets contemporary storytelling. FOR MORE BLOGS - beyondthepunchlines.com Read the full article

Global Dialogue on Creativity and the Future of Education DSB International School will host the third edition of the DSB International Symposium 2025 on November 15–16, 2025, at its Lower Parel West campus, Mumbai. Themed “Creativity: Rethinking Education,” the two-day event will bring together global leaders in education, innovation, and EdTech, along with parents, where visionary parents and world leaders align to explore creativity’s transformative role in shaping the future of learning. #image_facebook.com This year’s symposium positions education as a living, evolving space for invention, collaboration, and inspired problem-solving. The event will feature interactive workshops, leadership discussions, creative showcases, and student-led sessions, engaging educators, EdTech pioneers, AI experts, parents, and students in an intergenerational dialogue about learning. Adding to the creative spirit of the event, Seema Ramchandani, formerly of India Popstars on Channel V and now a teacher at DSB International School, will take the stage alongside Olav Hekala for a special opening performance. Their collaboration will set the tone for an event that celebrates expression, innovation, and community. Excited about the upcoming edition, Dr. Howard Gee, Principal, DSB International School, shared: “At DSB, we believe education transcends borders and invites exploration of the infinite potential within each learner. The DSB Symposium is a platform for educators and innovators to co-create solutions and inspire change that extends far beyond the classroom.” The 2025 lineup features distinguished voices from India and abroad, including Arjun Rao (Principal, Bombay International School), Anthony Wright (Manchester Global School), Daisy Rana (Heritage International Xperiential School), Fatema Agarkar (Agarkar Centre of Excellence), Malcolm Nicolson (Sreenidhi International School), Meike Krautscheid (Finland 2030 Education Initiatives), Stephanie Holt (DSB International School), and Becka Horsley (UCAS Partner). Sessions will spotlight creative pedagogies, leadership, AI in education, inclusion, and student well-being. Joining them are Byron Hopkins, Chief Wellness & Performance Strategist, Psychotherapist, and Best-Selling Author of Mental Health Is a Lie: Why You Haven’t Healed Yet—And the Missing Piece No One Taught You, and Akash Raut, Head, Academic Advisor, South Asia, Cambridge International Education. Founded in 1961, DSB International School is a leading British international school with German roots, serving students from over 25 countries. Recognized globally for its innovative approach to education, DSB was a finalist at the PIEoneer Awards 2025 for its pioneering use of Wolfram Cloud-Based Mathematics, and was also shortlisted for “Best AI Innovation (K–12)” at the EDUtech Asia Awards 2025. Adding to its growing list of achievements, DSB has been named “The Best International School to Study in India” by Education View Magazine India, further strengthening its reputation as a global leader in future-ready learning. With its immersive, multi-stakeholder format, this year’s symposium reinforces DSB’s mission to create learning environments that are inclusive, adaptive, and creatively inspired. For more information and registration, visit: https://dsbindia.com/dsb-symposium-2025 About DSB International School Founded in 1961 as Deutscher Schulverein Bombay (DSB), DSB International School has evolved into a globally recognized institution offering the Cambridge IGCSE and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). With students from 25+ nationalities and faculty from over seven countries, DSB emphasizes curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through its philosophy of “Empowering Individual Success.” Learn more at www.dsbindia.com FOR MORE BLOGS - beyondthepunchlines.com Read the full article