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Archives reveal that Jamsetji Tata began processing seeds for oil at an experimental facility he had established in Bombay. The concept originated during World War I. Burjorji Pad…

There was a time when the name “Rahul” became popular. All because the advertising featured a carefree-looking Rahul bopping about the toilet to some tunes on the radio. A co…

Surf had been through huge successful campaigns like Lalitaji & Dhoondte Rah Jaoge. In 2004, the brands' growth had stagnated. There was competition from various flanks. At…

Kids were named Rahul after this advertisement. A 10-year-old kid danced to a song in the bathroom. Rather than having a quick shower, he continues until we hear his mother say…

In 2003, HLL decided to revive their 30-year-old gel toothpaste brand Close-Up. Close-Up had little attention and sales were stagnating. This was also the time when advertising…

In the 70s, Unilever had a detergent bar that had managed to gain some success in South Africa. They used the same economy plank in India – ‘If you wash with the detergent bar you…

The British Lifebuoy came to India in 1895 (the 1st container with soaps landed in Bombay). And for a very long time, it ran with its old proposition ‘Washing away germs to keep y…

Brooke Bond Taj Mahal Tea was launched in 1966 in Kolkata. India’s first premium tea brand, made from the finest leaves. In the 70s, Taj Mahal Tea had a strong British influenc…

In the 1970s, the upstart Nirma, with a lower price tag and a catchy television commercial, caught the public attention. Though they had different price points, Nirma began to gro…