TECHNOLOGY
Picture abhi baaki h(AI): How AI is reimagining cinema
One of the most immediate impact of AI is the dramatic reduction in production time and cost. What used to take years can now be done in months.
TRAVEL
Air chaos, slow sailings: Middle East war jolts cruise travel, Indians put plans on hold
The timing of the crisis is particularly sensitive for Indian cruise travellers, with March typically being a critical booking window for summer departures.
TRAVEL
US-Iran conflict: How some Indians hacked their way home amid airspace closures
Limited direct flight operations from the UAE have now started resuming, though availability remains far below normal levels.
BUSINESS
US-Iran conflict may push up airfares in India as fuel costs climb
Domestic prices are stable, for now, but a prolonged conflict will change the equation. Airlines face a delicate balancing act between absorbing higher costs and passing them on to travellers
TRAVEL
Iran-Israel tensions cloud India’s summer travel boom as flight disruptions hit outbound plans
The summer holiday window—driven largely by school vacations and family trips—accounts for a substantial share of international leisure travel from India.
TECHNOLOGY
Cinema’s next act: Faster, smarter, still human as AI rewires the film industry
AI is not about shrinking crews but accelerating output, said executives of Collective Artists Network, one of the first companies in developing AI-led content.
BUSINESS
Gulaal & Getaways: From Vrindavan’s 'Phoolon ki Holi' to Pushkar Lake, festival fuels 70% travel surge
Jaipur, Udaipur, Vrindavan are among the most sought after destinations this Holi, with heritage cities and temple towns in demand
TECHNOLOGY
Virtual faces, real threat? AI Influencers are trending with real followers, paid posts
Though still a niche category, virtual influencers are expanding steadily, clocking about 6 percent month-on-month audience growth.
INDIA
As US-Iran-Israel tensions flare, platforms signal short-term hit on India's outbound travel
Executives of travel platforms estimate short term changes in airfares due to suspension of flights.
TECHNOLOGY
Beyond ChatGPT: Eros' Ridhima Lulla bets on its culture-first AI to rewrite Indian storytelling
Eros has also launched Eros Universe, a new creator platform designed to democratise filmmaking by giving AI tools and intellectual property access to aspiring creators.
TECHNOLOGY
Popcorn goes smart: PVR INOX bets on AI for F&B upsell, more turnout at snack counters
In addition to driving in-cinema F&B sales via AI, the multipex chain is also focusing on outdoor events like the IPL and music concerts to grow F&B revenue.
BUSINESS
From viral reels to registered firms: How Sebi rules are resetting India’s finfluencer economy
Some finance influencers have opted to pivot — not away from content, but into businesses that can legally monetise the trust they’ve built, like Shashank Udupa, who has launched Vayu Capital, or Sharan Hegde's The 1% Club, one of the first finfluencer-led platforms to secure a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) licence.
ENTERTAINMENT
How Dhurandhar turned popcorn into profits for PVR INOX, other multiplexes
While blockbuster films are traditionally measured by box office collections, Dhurandhar proved that runtime and audience engagement can significantly influence ancillary revenues like F&B sales.
ENTERTAINMENT
'Have met every Bollywood studio': Talent, not tech, is real bottleneck in AI filmmaking, says Invideo CEO at AI Summit
Vikram Malhotra's Abundantia Entertainment along with Invideo are investing Rs 100 crore in AI-led film studio that is working towards a slate of 5 AI-driven films over the next 3 years.
TRAVEL
AI Summit triggers premium rush in NCR, hotel rates double as top suites cross Rs 5 lakh
With premium properties charging anywhere between 50% to over 200% higher than early March levels — and in some cases even more — the surge highlights how major events and high-profile gatherings like the AI summit are reshaping hotel pricing power across the NCR ecosystem.
TECHNOLOGY
3-hour takedown rule shakes up influencers, agencies; creators fear financial risks
Creators are mostly worried about content being wrongly reported under the compressed timeline which applies across all categories of unlawful content, including but not limited to synthetically generated information (SGI) or AI generated content.
BUSINESS
From Sam Altman viral edit to AI Summit: Delhi fest signals to India’s cinema-tech rise
After a successful Mumbai edition where AI filmmakers not only got a chance to showcase their talent but were also absorbed by companies like Netflix, the fest in Delhi marks India’s AI film moment.
TECHNOLOGY
How Flipkart hit a six with Rs 1-crore Namibia deal
Flipkart also got a cracker of a deal because this is an off-season period for e-commerce companies
TRAVEL
T20 World Cup triggers travel boom; flight bookings surge, fares and hotels get costlier
The month-long T20 cricket tournament games are being played in Sri Lanka and Indian cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad, among others
TRAVEL
Game on, last minute scramble for India–Pakistan Sunday clash doubles Colombo bookings, airfares
There is a scramble for tickets to Colombo where India takes on Pakistan on February 15 in the marquee T20 World Cup game
TECHNOLOGY
From IIT Roorkee to IIM Indore, college campuses are minting India’s next esports superstars
About 30 to 40% of the new talent pool is coming from colleges and from grassroot levels, pointed out Krafton's Karan Pathak.
TRAVEL
TCS at 2% sparks rise in overseas travel enquiries, lifts interest in Bali, Krabi, Oman
Easy on the wallet after Budget 2026 lowering TCS on overseas tour program package, more Indians are looking to pack their bags for their next travel adventure abroad.
TRAVEL
Rs 30-lakh rooms, sold-out hotels: Delhi sees demand boom as Pichai, Altman headline AI summit
Events of this scale drive not just short-term occupancy but also reinforce Delhi’s positioning as a global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) and policy hub, said hoteliers.
TRAVEL
Fewer calls, better conversions, leaner sales teams: How AI is becoming the new front desk of the travel business
Executives of travel platforms say AI takes care of mundane jobs, freeing up sales teams to focus on high intent travel queries for better conversion rates.
