ENTERTAINMENT
Reels on sets: Assam to make its upcoming media city a creators’ hub to draw influencers
At the heart of the Rs 500-crore media hub in Guwahati are influencers who are creating content like never before.
ENTERTAINMENT
AI is being used in filmmaking, it’s best to embrace it: Siddharth Roy Kapur
He said that instead of trying to fight technology, we should see it as one more thing that can make our life easier and richer.
ENTERTAINMENT
Siddharth Roy Kapur goes epic with Anarchy, aims for the global stage
The show is being planned as an 8-10 episode series, with the potential for multiple seasons.
TRAVEL
Pahalgam attack to derail immediate hotel openings as Brand Kashmir takes a hit
According to hospitality advisory service HVS Anarock data, however, current branded hotel supply in Jammu and Kashmir is around 3,000 keys which by 2029 is expected to increase to over 1,200 keys.
BUSINESS
Pahalgam attack hits tourism as 15,000 travellers seek to reschedule, cancel flight to Srinagar
Senior executives from domestic airlines told Moneycontrol that around 60,000 to 70,000 passengers fly to Srinagar every week from across India and in the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, tourism to Kashmir will take a hit at least for the next fortnight.
TRAVEL
Pahalgam attack sends shockwaves, tourists cancel travel plans amid security concerns
Many tourists have cancelled their hotel bookings, fearing for their safety, a travel agent said. "The attack has raised concerns about security in the region, impacting tourism and local businesses."
TECHNOLOGY
From Zepto to OTTs, Google sees brands riding the AI wave across Shorts and Search
Google's AI Overviews, launched last year and now available in over 100 countries, is resulting in consumers visiting more websites and seeing more relevant ads.
BUSINESS
Treebo to beef up hotel portfolio to 2,000; taps into Accor brands to grow in mid-market segment
Treebo is looking to turn profitable on a full-year basis by FY26 while it continues to expand in both economy and mid-market hotel segments.
TRAVEL
Major gaps in fund utilisation plague tourism schemes: Parliamentary standing committee
The committee on transport, tourism and culture has raised serious concerns over the chronic pattern of fund underutilization by the Ministry of Tourism.
ENTERTAINMENT
Influencers score big this IPL season as brand spends touch Rs 1,000 crore
The spending has increased 25-35 percent year-on-year from IPL 2024, and brands are finding it a value proposition, with marketers available at all budget levels.
ENTERTAINMENT
Flower nahi fire hai: Hindi dubbed versions open up a box office goldmine for South movies
There is good money coming in for Hindi dubbed versions of South Indian films because of the change in mindset, said the distributor of the film Marco.
ENTERTAINMENT
Gujarat Titans to add more sponsors as fandom for franchise grows, says COO
GT COO Arvinder Singh said that since year one of the Titans, the franchise has enjoyed a strong fan following. More than half a million people have installed our app just in this season, he said.
BUSINESS
Tere jaisa yaar kahan: From bad breakups to loneliness, Indians are paying to talk to AI friends
More people are seeking an AI shoulder to lean on, providing platforms like Bezu with an opportunity in the Indian market, where users are willing to pay to converse with AI agents.
BUSINESS
Distress Deal: Cash-strapped Good Glamm Group to sell MissMalini for Rs 4 crore
Moneycontrol has learnt that Miss Malini's domain name and social media pages will be sold while its influencer business will continue to stay with GGG.
BUSINESS
Ajay Devgn raises the bar: GlenJourneys Single Malt joins Bollywood’s alco-bev wave
Devgn recently launched an artificial intelligence company called Prismix and also has a visual effects firm along with a theatre chain called NY Cinemas.
ENTERTAINMENT
Will Salman Khan's Sikandar boost box-office sales or will it be another dull Eid?
While exhibitors are pinning their hopes on Sikandar and Salman Khan, it has been a dull start for the movie in terms of advance ticket sales.
BUSINESS
Netflix, WWE bank on India’s love for drama to fuel growth
Through WWE content, Netflix is looking to expand its base in India, a market that is becoming increasingly important for its growth
ENTERTAINMENT
Falling subscriptions, slowdown in animation, VFX taper entertainment sector's growth in 2024
In 2024, digital media overtook television to become the largest segment within the media and entertainment sector.
ENTERTAINMENT
Kunal Kamra row: From vandalism to show cancellations, comedy venues caught in the crossfire
Comedy venues in India are grappling with financial losses, security concerns, and reputational damage as rising controversies lead to vandalism and abrupt show cancellations.
BUSINESS
India’s plan to remove 6% equalisation levy a shot in the arm for Google, Meta; ad spend set to surge
Scrapping the 6% equalisation levy could make advertising more affordable, particularly benefiting startups and small enterprises in India, experts said
SPORTS
Dhoni drives IPL merchandise sales this season as sports fan gear demand rises
IPL sales have recorded two-fold year-on-year growth from 2022-23 to 2023-24 at FC Shop, the merchandising platform of the live sports streaming service FanCode, operated by sports technology company Dream Sports.
BUSINESS
Hell at Heathrow: Airport meltdown hits 37 flights from India, thousands stranded
While the London airport expects to function at `100 percent’ capacity from tomorrow, it may take up to a week for airlines to accommodate all the passengers.
ENTERTAINMENT
Rajasthan Royals joins FanCode as it bets on non-live content
FanCode will introduce an exclusive ‘Royals Corner’, offering behind-the-scenes content including practice session and training videos, podcasts, exclusive interviews, player profiles and other non-live content.
ENTERTAINMENT
CCI raids on top media agencies send shockwaves through ad world
GroupM, IPG, Publicis, and Dentsu control a significant share of media buying in India and their influence extends beyond large brands to smaller agencies, media publishers, and digital platforms that rely on their buying power.
