TRAVEL
Flight bookings, travel spends for Diwali, Dussehra take off in 2024 as demand soars
Festive bookings during Dussehra and Diwali 2024 have so far surpassed those of 2023 by 20-25 percent
ENTERTAINMENT
From 'Jawan' to 'Kalki', IMAX zooms in on India as local titles draw blockbuster returns globally
IMAX recorded $15.7 million in box office business from Indian-language content globally in 2023, up from $11.8 million in 2022
SPORTS
International Esports Federation turns to India to bring global esports tournaments
As global esports competitions are making their way in India, many state governments including Gujarat, Tamil, Uttar Pradesh are showing interest to host these tournaments.
BUSINESS
Can Indus rival BGMI in India's increasingly competitive Battle Royale gaming space?
Indus is betting big on 'Baazigar' moments through features like Cosmium and Grudge to woo gamers. While the game is planning on global rollout, its priority market remains India for now
ENTERTAINMENT
Dharma's deal with Adar Poonawalla is 'Good Newwz' for Bollywood, likely to fuel big projects: Experts
Analysts have pointed out that this year the dominance of Hindi language films has considerably weakened and the industry is in dire need of a rebound.
TRAVEL
Tourism ministry working on visa-on-arrival to promote India as a global destination: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
The ministry is also focusing on decongesting popular tourist spots and developing new ones, the tourism minister has said. A Rs 5,600-crore project is in the works to develop three destinations in Jammu and Kashmir
TRAVEL
India-Canada row, geopolitical risks spell bad news for Indian students' study abroad plans
Indian students contributed $4.9 billion to the Canadian economy in 2021, and they constituted the largest international student group in Canada, accounting for 20 percent of all international students
ENTERTAINMENT
Growing the pie: PVR Inox to roll out 8-10 food courts by FY26, first launch lined up for Dec
The plan is to open three to four food courts in this financial year and eight to 10 food courts by next financial year, said PVR Inox's chief financial officer (CFO), Gaurav Sharma.
ENTERTAINMENT
Re-releases script a blockbuster show for PVR Inox as Tummbad, Rockstar drive footfalls in Q2
Releasing old films which was considered as a strategy to fill the gaps when new content was irregular has proved to be a sustainable trend with old films driving footfalls in cinemas.
ENTERTAINMENT
Horror flick Stree (2) comes to rescue PVR Inox after steep slump leaves box office bleeding
Stree 2 brought the much needed respite to exhibitors, including India's top multiplex chain PVR Inox, which is expected to see an improvement in its September quarter performance
TRAVEL
Badalte Rishtey: Maldives dials Indian influencers as tourist traffic from India bounces back
To reset ties and bring back Indians to the island-nation, the Maldives president is once again counting on the power of influencers, after previously associating with star athletes, like Neeraj Chopra and Ajinkya Rahane, as well as popular face of Indian cinema, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
TRAVEL
Musafir hoon yaaron: Diwali drives visa requests; Swift and Dosanjh music tours add to the surge
Many international destinations are reporting a rise in demand among Indian travellers during this festive season. This trend has led to an increase in visa applications, data shows.
BUSINESS
IPL inspires esports: Nikhil Kamath, Ankit Nagori, Prashanth Prakash now franchise owners of e-cricket league
JetSynthesys, which is backed by Kris Gopalakrishnan, Adar Poonawalla, and Sachin Tendulkar, among others, is scaling up its e-cricket league by signing up owners for GEPL teams.
TRAVEL
Northern lights tours capture Indians’ imagination; demand spikes to watch stellar cosmic show
Many Indians are opting for event-based travel such as attending a music concert or watching their favourite sporting heroes live in action. Similarly, events like Northern Lights have struck a big chord with Indian travellers, according to tour operators.
TRAVEL
Rendezvous with the stars: Indians shell out lakhs as sports tourism takes off
Indians are showing a lot of interest in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series to be held in Australia, with packages going for as much as Rs 5 lakh.
ENTERTAINMENT
Bigg Boss targets 30% jump in ad, sponsorship, as cricket stays off the field this festive season
TV shows like Bigg Boss are expected see higher advertiser traction during the festive season due to absence of major cricket properties after three years
SPORTS
The Queen's Gambit: India's best play in chess turn heads in sponsor and brand market
Sponsorship money have started to trickle in and so has the brand interest for chess stars in India after their historic win at the 2024 Chess Olympiad
TRENDS
Devara to bring little cheer to Hindi box office amid dry spell of new releases
It is estimated that as much as 80 percent will come from the Telugu version and the movie is expected to do Rs 72-78 crore on its opening day in India including the Hindi version of the movie. While Devara is expected to emerge as the second biggest opener for an Indian film after Kalki which opened at Rs 93 crore, the box office will be concentrated in markets like Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
BUSINESS
After Bollywood and Ranveer Singh, Switzerland banks on Neeraj Chopra's charm to woo Indians
Since Switzerland Tourism signed up Neeraj Chopra in 2022, the country has seen more Indians, both youth and senior travellers, opting for adventure sports and outdoor activities.
ENTERTAINMENT
Game on: 3 years on TV, Nazara's Nodwin hits it out of the park with esports
Viewership statistics reveal that BGMI's Master series has a sizeable TV viewership. Over the first two seasons, BGMS reached over 100 million across linear and digital platforms
ENTERTAINMENT
A lost opportunity and frustrated fans: Coldplay concert ticket sale leaves Indians dismayed
For a few fans, the upcoming Coldplay concert in Mumbai was their second attempt at seeing their favourite band play live. However, glitches on the booking site and a long virtual queue shattered the dreams of many
ENTERTAINMENT
Second time's a charm: Tumbbad becomes highest grosser in the year of re-runs
The horror movie Tumbbad is all set to surpass its collection when it was first released in cinemas in 2018 to become the highest grossing re-release film, even beating Ranbir Kapoor's Rockstar
TRAVEL
Yatra in growing-up phase, focus is now growth as well as profitability, says CEO Dhruv Shringi
Culturally, the company had to realign from historically a growth mindset to a balancing growth and profitability mindset, Shringi tells Moneycontrol in an interview
TRAVEL
Yatra's Dhruv Shringi to evaluate more acquisition options, sees some firepower left yet
Yatra in Q1-FY25 reported revenue decline due to the impact of reduced volumes in the B2C segment. Shringi said that the loss on the B2C side is being addressed through looking at acquisitions on the corporate side.
