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Why just food choices? Go vegan with your personal care products too

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Why just food choices? Go vegan with your personal care products too

Along with opting for vegan products, Indian consumers are also making sure whatever they are consuming are cruelty-free and not tested on animals.

Ajay Devgn-starrer Tanhaji is actor's 100th film of his nearly 30 year career

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Ajay Devgn-starrer Tanhaji is actor's 100th film of his nearly 30 year career

With films like Total Dhamaal and De De Pyaar De, Ajay is listed among actors who have given strong returns in 2019 as the films saw 32 percent and 20 percent returns respectively.

In Pics | How music festivals are going greener

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In Pics | How music festivals are going greener

BACARDÍ NH7 Weekender, one of India’s largest music festivals, has been encouraging its visitors to recycle, reuse and reduce the waste they produce at the festival.

Music meets comedy at Bacardi NH7 Weekender, a blend helping the fest attract strong footfall

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Music meets comedy at Bacardi NH7 Weekender, a blend helping the fest attract strong footfall

BNH7 Weekender which started with around 3,500 attendees, last year saw around 100,000 visitors at the festival.

Most searched Indian celebrities abroad | Late Madhubala and Amrish Puri are still hot favourites

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Most searched Indian celebrities abroad | Late Madhubala and Amrish Puri are still hot favourites

According to data by SEMrush, a SaaS company, Priyanka Chopra is the most internationally searched Indian celebrity, followed by Salman Khan.

Essel Group to lose controlling stake in Zee Entertainment

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Essel Group to lose controlling stake in Zee Entertainment

After the transaction, Essel's holding will come down to five percent in Zee, out of which encumbered holding will be 1.1 percent.

Want cinematic experience at home or on mobile? OTTs are giving you that, with Dolby’s help

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Want cinematic experience at home or on mobile? OTTs are giving you that, with Dolby’s help

Dolby is focusing on integrating Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision in existing OTT content and in originals across streaming services.

International Men's Day: Demand from smaller cities fuels grooming industry for men

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International Men's Day: Demand from smaller cities fuels grooming industry for men

India’s male grooming industry is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of about 45 percent, according to an Assocham 2018 report and will touch Rs 35,000 crore from the current Rs 16,800 crore

In pics: From Iron Man to Thor and Groot, Bengaluru's Comic Con was a hit

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In pics: From Iron Man to Thor and Groot, Bengaluru's Comic Con was a hit

Comic Con fans left no stone unturned to look their best in getting the costume right of their favourite character at the 2019 Bengaluru Comic Con.

Bala’s release in Saudi Arabia opens up new BO opportunity for Indian films

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Bala’s release in Saudi Arabia opens up new BO opportunity for Indian films

So far, three Indian films including Rajinikanth’s Kaala and Akshay Kumar’s Gold have released in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

M&E sector expected to grow $100 billion by 2024, digital content to drive growth

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M&E sector expected to grow $100 billion by 2024, digital content to drive growth

The sector’s total revenue was estimated to be about Rs 1.67 lakh crore with a growth rate of close to 13.5 percent with the main growth being in digital.

Here’s a look at what’s helping Netflix click in India as it posts strong results

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Here’s a look at what’s helping Netflix click in India as it posts strong results

Netflix, this year, had announced its mobile-only plan at Rs 199 a month which has been seen as a major game-changer, with the streaming service now moving to a competitive price plan.

ALTBalaji sees growth in revenue in Q2FY20 at Rs 20 crore, bets big on Zee5 deal

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ALTBalaji sees growth in revenue in Q2FY20 at Rs 20 crore, bets big on Zee5 deal

The video streaming platform believes that the alliance with Zee5 will help in reducing content-related expenses and drive direct subscription revenues.

Here's how Shailendra Singh, driving force behind Sunburn, started Asia's largest music festival

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Here's how Shailendra Singh, driving force behind Sunburn, started Asia's largest music festival

Shailendra Singh, the man who started Sunburn, told Moneycontrol that people are not aware that Sunburn starts with the reciting of the Hanuman Chalisa.

Ajith-starrer Viswasam dominates Twitter’s most influential moments, great year for South cinema

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Ajith-starrer Viswasam dominates Twitter’s most influential moments, great year for South cinema

Viswasam is not the only south film in the list of Twitter's most influential moments. Mahesh Babu-starrer Maharshi stands at rank four in the list.

Here’s a look at Healofy – a social networking platform only for women

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Here’s a look at Healofy – a social networking platform only for women

The app, which aims to connect and empower women by providing them with a safe community without any prejudice amid like-minded women is also seeing strong traction in Tier II and III cities.

Viacom18 launches multi-format kids app VOOT Kids

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Viacom18 launches multi-format kids app VOOT Kids

To drive content, VOOT Kids has partnered with Nickelodeon, Oxford University Press, Warner Media, Green Gold, Ceebeebies, TV Asahi, Sony Music, Hasbro, Mattel and Lego.

Get over multiplex, Superplex is here: PVR launches 12-screen property in Delhi

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Get over multiplex, Superplex is here: PVR launches 12-screen property in Delhi

The property will open for audiences on November 15

Hrithik Roshan, Akshay Kumar and Ayushmann Khurrana: A look at Bollywood’s most bankable stars of 2019

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Hrithik Roshan, Akshay Kumar and Ayushmann Khurrana: A look at Bollywood’s most bankable stars of 2019

With Super 30’s Rs 147 crore and War’s 291 crore, Hrithik Roshan managed to score as much as around Rs 438 crore in 2019 so far

PVR expands international footprint, launches nine-screen multiplex in Sri Lanka

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PVR expands international footprint, launches nine-screen multiplex in Sri Lanka

PVR has spent Rs 40 crore to Rs 42 crore for the first multiplex in Sri Lanka

Poor air in Delhi, runway repair in Mumbai spike up air fares

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Poor air in Delhi, runway repair in Mumbai spike up air fares

Extreme pollution after Diwali had led to poor visibility in Delhi, resulting in cancellation of 37 flights, diversion of 35 and delay of 550.

With Bala, can Ayushmann Khurrana produce 7 consecutive hits at box office?

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With Bala, can Ayushmann Khurrana produce 7 consecutive hits at box office?

Analysts say Ayushmann has cracked the formula by taking up taboo subjects in a quirky manner, which has resulted in six films with strong returns.

Here's why online gaming platforms should focus more on micro-transactions in smaller towns

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Here's why online gaming platforms should focus more on micro-transactions in smaller towns

Micro-transactions establish confidence among users to spend on online entertainment platforms.

Festive period helping Imagica fight slowdown blues

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Festive period helping Imagica fight slowdown blues

Pickup in business courtesy the festive period will help Imagica maintain its growth levels

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