Last date: 08th September 2026
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About Us
DB Upstage is India's biggest creator meet and award by Dainik Bhaskar Group — celebrating digital creators across 14 markets.
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Venue to be announced soon
More Than Just An Award Show
DB Upstage is designed to bring together creators, brands, agencies and industry leaders under one roof to create real opportunities, meaningful connections and long-term creator growth.
Creator Tiers
Choose Your Tier
Emerging
Followers 1K to 100K
Rising
Followers 100K+
judging criteria
What Are We Looking For?
Creativity & Originality
Storytelling & Presentation
Audience Engagement
Category Relevance
Impact & Consistency
guidelines & eligibility
Participation Guidelines
For Uttar Pradesh / Uttarakhand Participants
- Pick any Dainik Bhaskar App article / story relevant to your category.
- Create content / reel / video around it.
- Tag Dainik Bhaskar handle — @dainikbhaskarupnews (Insta) / @DainikBhaskarUP (FB) / @dainikbhaskar4540 (YT).
- Video must be uploaded between 10 August – 08 September 2026.
- Language of the Video: Hindi / English.
- Video must end with the Closing Slide. Click here to download the slide.
- Public profile mandatory.
- Your video must be original. Any content found to be copied will result in disqualification.
For Other State Participants
- Pick any Dainik Bhaskar newspaper article / story relevant to your category.
- Create content / reel / video around it.
- Newspaper should be visibly featured in the reel / video.
- Tag Dainik Bhaskar handle — respective handles for Hindi / English / Gujarati / Marathi.
- Video must be uploaded between 10th August 2026 to 08th September 2026.
- Language of the Video: Hindi / English / Gujarati / Marathi.
- Video must end with the Closing Slide. Click here to download the slide.
- Public profile mandatory.
- Your video must be original. Any content found to be copied will result in disqualification.
rewards & prizes
Top Creators Will Be Awarded
Fully Sponsored Dubai Trip
Fully Sponsored Goa Trip
Cash Prizes
Tablets
perks & benefits
Why You Should Be Here
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Learn Directly from Industry Experts
Hands-on insights, masterclasses and live Q&A with the names you already follow.
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Get National-Level Recognition
Stand on India's biggest creator stage and be seen across India.
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Collaborate with Fellow Creators & Brands
Spark new partnerships, collabs and content opportunities — all in one room.
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Win Awards & Build Credibility
Walk away with the DB Upstage trophy and proof of your impact in your category.
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Become Part of a Growing Creator Community
Join a movement shaping the future of digital storytelling in India.
how to enter
Steps to Participate
Register Yourself
Sign up with your basic details and choose your participation tier (Rising and Emerging).
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Create & Upload Your Entry
Make your content/video as per the guidelines, tag @dainikbhasakar and submit your entry.
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Get Your Official Nomination Certificate
Once the entry is submitted and approved by our jury, receive your official nomination certificate.
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Get Invited to the Grand Finale
Top 200 creators will be invited for the gala event.
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Ready to be recognised?
Download the official closing slide for your nomination post and submit your entry.
Last date of registration: 08th September 2026. Event Date: 26th September, Venue to be announced soon