BUSINESS
February keeps up box office momentum in 2019 with business of over Rs 300 crore
February witnessed an interesting trend with Uri: The Surgical Strike trending even in its seventh week.
BUSINESS
Indians love fantasy sports and the increasing number of users is a proof of it
Cricket is the most sought after sports in the fantasy sports leagues space.
BUSINESS
Comedies to rule the roost in 2019 as genre sees more reception amid audience
From adventure to horror, Indian films have explored probably every skin of comedy.
BUSINESS
Ban on Indian films is only a step backward for Pakistan film industry, say experts
Indian films help cinema owners in the neighbouring nation to recover cost and every time Pakistan bans an Indian film exhibitors incur huge losses.
BUSINESS
Soon, content from OTT platforms will compete with mainstream films across Indian award shows
After Roma's win at the Oscars, there is a possibility that content via streaming platforms will find recognition in major Indian award shows.
BUSINESS
India's rich fancy these foreign destinations, here's why
The primary reason rich Indians are looking for an alternative passport is travel freedom.
BUSINESS
Curious case of Uri’s box office run; Oscars 2019 kept entertainment quotient high this week
It has been 40 days since Uri: The Surgical Strike released but it is still enjoying an uninterrupted run -- an usual scenario especially for a mid-budget film.
TRAVEL-TRENDS
Electronic visas to biometric gates, how smart technologies are transforming air travel
Smart travel solutions are turning out to be game changer for the travel and tourism sector both in India and world over.
BUSINESS
Worried about cyber safety? Don’t panic, just be proactive
In terms of cyber security, the world is on a reactive mode to address threats such as anti-malware and virus detection but it is time to be proactive
BUSINESS
The South Story: Advertisers bank on growing potential of television in southern markets
According to a 2019 report titled The Southside Story, television dominated the advertising space in south last year with 79 percent followed by radio with 16 percent share.
BUSINESS
Here's why the advertising world is betting big on 2019
The year will see a substantial increase in government spending due to the general elections scheduled before May.
BUSINESS
A hackathon of women, by women and for women
The Womandroid Hackathon 2019 took place in Bengaluru where all women coders came together to develop apps to empower women.
BUSINESS
Kaya aims at mass distribution for its new skincare brand Kaya Youth via Marico's launch
The company, which recently announced its third quarter results for FY19, reported an 11 percent revenue growth.
BUSINESS
Ranveer Singh: The new blue-eyed boy of the brand world
The actor in 2018 had as many as 25 brands in his kitty and his brand value of $63 million helped him scale up a notch to rank 4 from 2017
BUSINESS
Valentine's Day and Gully Boy make up for an exciting week at the box office
With Gully Boy looking strong at the box office, this could be Ranveer Singh’s third consecutive hit in last four months.
BUSINESS
Mukta A2 cinemas betting on good content and market down South, will open 20 screens by Dec
The company’s total count for number of screens stands at 64 screens, including six in Bahrain and 10 under its joint venture with Asian Cinemas
BUSINESS
Will Gully Boy be music to Ranveer Singh's ears?
The film is likely to open at Rs 20 crore and earn Rs 70 crore- 85 crore during the four-day weekend
TRENDS
How brands are leveraging Valentine's Day to boost online shopping
Over the years, online shopping for Valentine's Day has become a popular trend.
BUSINESS
TV, film biz improve in Q3 for Balaji Telefilms, ALT incurs losses but subscription up
Meanwhile, the company’s OTT (over the top) platform ALTBalaji saw a growth in its subscription base from 5.33 million in the second quarter of FY19 to 10.50 million in Q3.
BUSINESS
Heavy snowfall in December-January boosts tourism in Kashmir
The Valley is seeing a rise in adventure tourism, and it is emerging as a destination for weddings with hotels and guest houses running in full capacity
BUSINESS
Here's why social media is proving to be an ideal medium for film promotions
Decreasing prices of mobile data is another reason why social media platforms have become crucial as a medium for marketing films.
TRENDS
Badminton player PV Sindhu emerges as a good bet in the brand endorsement world
Experts believe that it is Sindhu’s youth, consistency, fitness and her achievements that brands want to cash in.
BUSINESS
With a collection double century, Uri enters list of top 20 highest grossing Indian films of all time
The Vicky Kaushal-starrer has grabbed a collection of Rs 202 crore in India and over Rs 300 crore worldwide
BUSINESS
Bollywood wrap: January packs up strong collections at Rs 350-355 crore; surpasses 2018's revenue
In comparison to 2018, this year the starting month did not depend on one big-ticket film. Instead, it had a mix of genres and many compelling stories to offer.
