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Ice Cream Ad Celebrating Vinod Kambli's Comeback Sparks Backlash
- Wednesday April 29, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
An ice cream advertisement featuring Vinod Kambli, intended to celebrate his comeback and resilience, has sparked criticism online.
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T20 World Cup Broadcaster's 'Cupcake Ad' Comes Back To Haunt India
- Monday February 23, 2026
- Written by Tushar Mamgaain
The host broadcasters of the T20 World Cup 2026 took down a controversial advertisement in which an Indian fan mocked South Africa.
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OpenAI Clarifies It Isn’t Testing Ads on ChatGPT Despite User Claims
- Monday December 8, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
OpenAI officials have dismissed claims of ads appearing on paid tiers of ChatGPT. The controversy initially stemmed from screenshots shared by users on social media recently, highlighting ads appearing below prompt responses in an unrelated conversation. This happened even if they were enrolled in a paid subscription to the AI chatbot. Following th...
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OpenAI Faces Backlash Over Ads Appearing In ChatGPT, Users Advise 'Don't Do It'
- Friday December 5, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Abhinav Singh
The move, which left users unhappy, also affected those subscribed to the $200-per-month Pro tier, who quickly expressed their frustration on social media platforms.
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Swiss Watchmaker Apologises After Backlash Over Racist 'Slanted Eye' Ad
- Tuesday August 19, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Swiss watchmaker Swatch has apologised and pulled down an advertisement featuring an Asian male model with a 'slanted eye' gesture.
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Chinese University's Job Ad Requiring PhD For Canteen Manager Role Sparks Debate
- Friday May 30, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A university in China has sparked controversy after posting a job advertisement for a canteen manager that requires a doctoral degree.
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"Vile, Insensitive": PolicyBazaar's Term Life Insurance Ad Faces Backlash
- Wednesday February 26, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
A Policybazaar advertisement, aired during the high-stakes India-Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy match on JioHotstar on Sunday, has drawn sharp criticism for being "insensitive" and "vile".
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Delhi Metro Takes Down "Check Your Oranges" Ad After Criticism For Insensitivity
- Thursday October 24, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has removed a breast cancer awareness advertisement from its trains following backlash from social media users and daily passengers.
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"Double Standards": Gautam Gambhir Faces Massive Backlash Over Social Media Post
- Saturday October 12, 2024
- NDTV Sports Desk
Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has come under a lot of fire on social media following his social media post advertising a fantasy cricket app.
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sports.ndtv.com
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Ice Cream Ad Celebrating Vinod Kambli's Comeback Sparks Backlash
- Wednesday April 29, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
An ice cream advertisement featuring Vinod Kambli, intended to celebrate his comeback and resilience, has sparked criticism online.
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www.ndtv.com
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T20 World Cup Broadcaster's 'Cupcake Ad' Comes Back To Haunt India
- Monday February 23, 2026
- Written by Tushar Mamgaain
The host broadcasters of the T20 World Cup 2026 took down a controversial advertisement in which an Indian fan mocked South Africa.
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sports.ndtv.com
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OpenAI Clarifies It Isn’t Testing Ads on ChatGPT Despite User Claims
- Monday December 8, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
OpenAI officials have dismissed claims of ads appearing on paid tiers of ChatGPT. The controversy initially stemmed from screenshots shared by users on social media recently, highlighting ads appearing below prompt responses in an unrelated conversation. This happened even if they were enrolled in a paid subscription to the AI chatbot. Following th...
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www.gadgets360.com
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OpenAI Faces Backlash Over Ads Appearing In ChatGPT, Users Advise 'Don't Do It'
- Friday December 5, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Abhinav Singh
The move, which left users unhappy, also affected those subscribed to the $200-per-month Pro tier, who quickly expressed their frustration on social media platforms.
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www.ndtv.com
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Swiss Watchmaker Apologises After Backlash Over Racist 'Slanted Eye' Ad
- Tuesday August 19, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Swiss watchmaker Swatch has apologised and pulled down an advertisement featuring an Asian male model with a 'slanted eye' gesture.
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www.ndtv.com
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Chinese University's Job Ad Requiring PhD For Canteen Manager Role Sparks Debate
- Friday May 30, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A university in China has sparked controversy after posting a job advertisement for a canteen manager that requires a doctoral degree.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Vile, Insensitive": PolicyBazaar's Term Life Insurance Ad Faces Backlash
- Wednesday February 26, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
A Policybazaar advertisement, aired during the high-stakes India-Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy match on JioHotstar on Sunday, has drawn sharp criticism for being "insensitive" and "vile".
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www.ndtv.com
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Delhi Metro Takes Down "Check Your Oranges" Ad After Criticism For Insensitivity
- Thursday October 24, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has removed a breast cancer awareness advertisement from its trains following backlash from social media users and daily passengers.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Double Standards": Gautam Gambhir Faces Massive Backlash Over Social Media Post
- Saturday October 12, 2024
- NDTV Sports Desk
Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has come under a lot of fire on social media following his social media post advertising a fantasy cricket app.
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sports.ndtv.com