Shivaji Dasgupta

Stories by 'Shivaji Dasgupta'

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The crush of civilisations

Our guest author writes about the unification of two unconnected worldviews — of Saraswaji Puja and Valentine's Day— emanating from diverse cultural mores.
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How nostalgia is no longer authentic

Our guest author explores the need for a Heritage Brand Consortium to put a price on authenticity in the face of a culture of counterfeits.
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Why Brand Gandhi is both timeless and timely

Our guest author, Shivaji Dasgupta, says modern brand leaders must indulge in a refresher course on Brand Gandhi.
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Will Experience Alliances be the future of consumption?

Our guest author makes a case for brands to use behaviour insights to offer experience alliances.
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Why brands in India must fall in love with the vernacular

Our guest author makes a case for brands to speak to consumers in their respective regional languages.
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Flyers to be spoilt for choice again

With the launch of Akasa Air and the return of Jet Airways, India's airline sector is set for a reset, says our guest author.
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Can ad agencies hold off on selling fads?

Our guest author says that ads will continue to pamper fads, but some intelligent self-regulation will be loved by society at large.
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From Ray, the genius, to Ray, the brand

A pitch to build a brand around iconic filmmaker Satyajit Ray.