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Author: Karthik S

Karthik S

Why do Indian-origin dentists practicing in the UK sell toothpaste to Indians?

Why do Indian-origin dentists practicing in the UK sell toothpaste to Indians?

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020 by Karthik S

You may have wondered this many times while watching ads for Sensodyne toothpaste, meant for sensitive teeth, from GlaxoSmithKline. The doctors always have Indian names. They are always practicing in the UK. Never an Indian doctor practicing in India. The second part…

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It’s just stuff. Is it?

It’s just stuff. Is it?

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 by Karthik S

Hedvig’s (a Swedish insurance company) new campaign (created in-house) made me think more than the usual. In fact, ever since I saw it last week, I have been mulling over it on and off. That’s a good thing since I have read…

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Santoor soap for hand-wash

Santoor soap for hand-wash

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 by Karthik S

Santoor has been using the mother-daughter template for a very, very long time. Their latest ad doesn’t use the ‘Mummy!’ call-out in the template but tries to be topical, in context to the increased attention on hand-wash during the pandemic. But the…

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Reverse The Khata and Helpy Hour

Reverse The Khata and Helpy Hour

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 by Karthik S

About a month ago, I had written about our iron guy. During the lockdown, we, as a family, have literally been wearing the same set of 4-5 pieces of clothing without ever bothering to iron them. And our iron guy kept asking…

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Can a piece of code trust you?

Can a piece of code trust you?

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 by Karthik S

We have subscribed to BB Daily’s milk service. On average, we get a damaged pack of milk once or twice a month. When that happens, my wife informs BB Daily about it on the app and that amount is refunded almost immediately…

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From ‘biwi’ to ‘apnon’

From ‘biwi’ to ‘apnon’

June 11, 2020January 12, 2023 by Karthik S

One of the most popular advertising slogans in the 80s and 90s in India was Prestige pressure cookers’, “Jo Biwi Se Kare Pyaar, Woh Prestige Se Kaise Kare Inkaar?”. The 80s ad was written by Sadiqa Peerbhoy of MAA Advertising and directed…

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Paperboat’s ‘sweet deal’ that wasn’t

Paperboat’s ‘sweet deal’ that wasn’t

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020 by Karthik S

I stumbled upon a sale-offer by Paperboat that seemed to be crafted really well. I’m not sure who took this photo, and from which store, but I came across this via a post on LinkedIn where I was tagged. My first reaction…

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