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    Wonderla bets on staycation boom with Rs 18 crore Bengaluru resort revamp

    Wonderla bets on staycation boom with Rs 18 crore Bengaluru resort revamp

    Wonderla's revamped resort Terrea joins its recently launched boutique retreat amid water---Isle, as the second distinct hospitality offering within its Bengaluru campus.

    Wonderla555.20 15.75 (2.92%)
    International travel isn’t expensive. Your habits are

    International travel isn’t expensive. Your habits are

    Flights and hotels get the blame, but it’s usually the small decisions around them that quietly push costs up.

    Flights and hotels get the blame, but it’s usually the small decisions around them that quietly...
    Hotels in the green despite war jitters, domestic demand cushions impact, says Sarovar CEO

    Hotels in the green despite war jitters, domestic demand cushions impact, says Sarovar CEO

    On the West Asia war, while external factors have created uncertainty, the impact on India has been limited compared to previous disruptions, the CEO said.

    On the West Asia war, while external factors have created uncertainty, the impact on India has...
    11,000 Kilometres in 9 Months:

    11,000 Kilometres in 9 Months: "Nicole" the great white shark that defied the Ocean!

    Nicole, a great white shark tagged in South Africa, swam 11,100 km to Australia in 99 days, then returned, marking the first documented transoceanic migration by her species. This shark is still a mystery for scientists.

    US-Iran ceasefire to bring relief, not reset: Travel recovery to be slow and phased

    US-Iran ceasefire to bring relief, not reset: Travel recovery to be slow and phased

    Even as operations resume, restoring traveller confidence will take time, say travel executives.

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    Indian Hotels skills 42,000 youth, expands training push as hospitality demand surges

    Indian Hotels skills 42,000 youth, expands training push as hospitality demand surges

    The company is increasingly targeting emerging and underserved destinations, where tourism potential is high but access to structured training remains limited.

    Indian Hotels646.70 11.75 (1.85%)

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    Eloelo’s pitch deck reveals micro-drama boom: $230 million ARR, 27 million monthly users log 2 billion minutes amid funding talks

    Eloelo’s pitch deck reveals micro-drama boom: $230 million ARR, 27 million monthly users log 2 billion minutes amid funding talks

    Riding on the micro-drama wave, the Eloelo group has also tapped investment bank Avendus to raise over $50 million in a fresh funding round, sources told Moneycontrol.

    Vikram On Duty OTT release: When and where to watch Nikhil Maliyakkal's crimer thriller

    Vikram On Duty OTT release: When and where to watch Nikhil Maliyakkal's crimer thriller

    Nikhil Maliyakkal stars in the Telugu crime thriller Vikram On Duty, premiering March 6, 2026, on JioHotstar. The series promises a gripping, suspenseful plot designed to thoroughly engage and entertain viewers.
    Ustaad Bhagat Singh OTT deal: Pawan Kalyan starrer sold to Netflix for Rs 82 crore: Report

    Ustaad Bhagat Singh OTT deal: Pawan Kalyan starrer sold to Netflix for Rs 82 crore: Report

    Reports suggest Netflix has acquired the digital rights for Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh for a massive Rs 82 crore, marking a significant pre-release deal for the highly anticipated action entertainer.
    Centre blocks 5 OTT platforms for streaming obscene content

    Centre blocks 5 OTT platforms for streaming obscene content

    They said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has blocked MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, and Jugnu following due procedure
    Boyfriend on Demand OTT release: Know date, time, and streaming platform of BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Seo In-guk’s K-Drama in India

    Boyfriend on Demand OTT release: Know date, time, and streaming platform of BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Seo In-guk’s K-Drama in India

    BLACKPINK’s Jisoo stars in Netflix’s upcoming rom-com Boyfriend on Demand, premiering March 6, 2026. She plays an exhausted producer exploring virtual love, offering a witty take on modern dating and burnout.
    Netflix’s Super Subbu uses humour and heart to tackle sex education in its first Telugu original series

    Netflix’s Super Subbu uses humour and heart to tackle sex education in its first Telugu original series

    Netflix enters Telugu originals with Super Subbu, a warm, awkward comedy that uses humour to tackle sex education, breaking taboos while finding empathy, laughter, and honesty in everyday conversations gently.

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    Nodwin Gaming appoints Sidharth Kedia as chief strategy and investments officer

    Nodwin Gaming appoints Sidharth Kedia as chief strategy and investments officer

    Sidharth Kedia's appointment comes as Nodwin Gaming looks to scale its global youth media portfolio, following its recent de-subsidiarisation from Nazara Technologies.
    Nazara Tech to raise Rs 500 crore for its global expansion efforts

    Nazara Tech to raise Rs 500 crore for its global expansion efforts

    Nazara's financing comes on heels of announcing the purchase of Spain-based gaming studio Bluetile and rewards-driven gaming platform BestPlay for $100.3 million, its largest acquisition to date.

    Nazara 257.20 7.99 (3.21%)
    Nazara-backed incubator LVL Zero unveils its first cohort of 10 gaming startups

    Nazara-backed incubator LVL Zero unveils its first cohort of 10 gaming startups

    Eight out of the ten selected startups in LVL Zero's inaugural cohort are building for PC and console platforms
    Metasports ropes in Manoj Kadarla as head of marketing to accelerate its global push

    Metasports ropes in Manoj Kadarla as head of marketing to accelerate its global push

    Manoj Kadarla will lead Metasports marketing function across its current and upcoming portfolio, overseeing user acquisition, brand, partnerships, and social channels
    India’s micro-drama market surged past $300 million in 2025; set to hit $4.5 billion by 2030

    India’s micro-drama market surged past $300 million in 2025; set to hit $4.5 billion by 2030

    India’s interactive media market grew 17% to $13.8 billion in 2025, while the gaming segment crossed $1.5 billion, according to a report by VC firm Lumikai.
    Why Nazara is spending $100 million to acquire a controlling stake in Spain’s Bluetile

    Why Nazara is spending $100 million to acquire a controlling stake in Spain’s Bluetile

    Nazara’s purchase of Bluetile and its in-house rewards-driven gaming platform, BestPlay, is the company’s largest acquisition to date. The total deal size could rise to $340 million

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