BUSINESS
From Chennai to California: Nalli Silk Sarees marks 90th year with foray into US
The brand that has dressed everyone from Indira Gandhi to Bollywood actresses is now taking their story beyond borders. With a California store inaugurated this month Nalli Silks would now have branches in Dallas, Chicago and Toronto
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Tanushree Dutta ordeal and 'Sui Dhaaga' keeps Bollywood busy for the week
While debates and discussions of Bollywood's #MeToo story continue, the box office saw some success with the audience celebrating the release of Sui Dhaaga.
BUSINESS
US targets 10 percent growth in number of inbound Indian travellers this year
The average money spent in the US by an Indian visitor during his/her stay is $6,000 (excluding air fare), which is higher than the global average of $4,400
BUSINESS
'Content is king' mantra to determine success of Sui Dhaaga, analysts expect Rs 7-crore opening
Varun Dhawan who is known to be a chocolate boy hero, is doing his third offbeat movie after Badlapur and October
BUSINESS
Some coffee for your skin? French luxury cosmetic brand Terre De Mars prepping to enter India
The brands records quarterly sales of 15,000 units and is in talks with an Indian distributor for the launch of their products
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Bollywood wrap-up: Passing away of Kalpana Lajmi & poor collections from new releases
The two fresh releases Batti Gul Meter Chalu and Manto did a bad job at the box office
BUSINESS
Instagram going to be a game-changer in 2019 Lok Sabha elections: Social media strategist Naresh Arora
Choice of platforms is common in India — first is Facebook, then is WhatsApp and third is Youtube. However, it is Instagram that'll be the game-changer this time
BUSINESS
Ayushmann Khurrana: The rising star of offbeat roles in Bollywood
Analysts today call him a bankable star and expect his upcoming releases Badhai Ho and Andhadhun to add to his list of commercial successes in Bollywood
BUSINESS
Bengali OTT platform Hoichoi to add 100 hours of original content, explore international markets
In just one year of its launch Hoichoi by Shri Venkatesh Films (SVF) has streamed over 40 lakh hours of content. The new target of adding another hundred hours to it would include 30 original shows and 12 original films.
BUSINESS
Kerala ready to receive tourists in all major travel destinations
a significant portion of the Rs83 crore fund allocated for marketing and promotion will be spent during this period. The state is prepping to launch a campaign called ‘Kerala is back’
BUSINESS
Dubai-based auction platform will now provide loan against blue-chip Indian art work
Artiana will consider individual artworks and collections of blue chip Indian fine art as collateral. Artworks must be freely marketable and produced by prominent artists with an existing track record in the secondary market.
BUSINESS
Raymond Weil to launch watch worth Rs 2.12 lakh in India
The new launches would be available at all the 40 multi brand store Raymond Weil sells through, by November this year.
BUSINESS
Because luxury deserves a second chance: India sees rising clientele for pre-owned handbags
The trend has taken off in India after being a rage in global markets for some time now
BUSINESS
India's gaming industry expected to touch $1.3 billion by 2022
With other original games like Kingdom Hearts 2.8, Sea of Thieves and others in the kitty, India is fast becoming a hub for game development catering to markets like US, China, Japan and Europe.
BUSINESS
Cosmoprof India edition takes off in Mumbai, brings over 90 cosmetics brands together
Most significantly, the product cycles in the beauty sector are short and clients are always looking at novelty, vivacity, boldness and something that solves their needs even better.
BUSINESS
It's celebration weekend for Queer Inc, corporates extend support
Travel companies that cater exclusively to members of the LGBTQ community announced monthlong discounts on stays, guided tours and packaged holidays
BUSINESS
Finally, Queer Inc can also safely come out... and make money
Section of the hospitality industry which exclusively cater to the community feels it would be easier for them to do business now. Doubling of business is on the cards-LGBT tour operators
BUSINESS
End to Mohun Bagan's financial woes? Green and maroon brigade lines up Rs 200-crore sponsorship deal with Streamcast
Under the contours of the deal, 74% shares of Mohun Bagan will go to the Streamcast Group, while 24% will remain with senior officials of the club.
BUSINESS
New York’s Sarafan now gives you the celebrity looks using AI
Sarafan’s AI technology recognises products and selects counterparts in web stores.
BUSINESS
Stree may pocket Rs 50 crore by end of first week; box office lineup hints at cheery Q2
Overall it has been a good second quarter so far and with the Sepetmber releases the second quarter of FY19 is expected to be way better than the same period last year.
BUSINESS
Asian Games bronze to boost e-sports in India; number of users could swell to 310 million
Apart from the increadible rise in number of e-sport players, the prize pool in tournaments organised has also increased tremendously.
BUSINESS
Mixed week for Bollywood as box office fights a flop with an almost hit film
Bollywood wraps the week and Rajkummar Rao comes out a clear winner with the most brownie points in his kitty.
BUSINESS
Rooter looking to position itself as biggest sports data platform
Piyush Kumar, founder and CEO of Rooter tells Moneycontrol about fan engagement, fantasy games and more on the exclusive sports app.
BUSINESS
War over Khadi is far from over, as KVIC and Fabindia differ on finer details
So far, KVIC has provided Khadi Mark Certificate to 2,238 entities and issued legal notices to 222 organizations in the last three years
