Kolkata to host Indo-Japan cultural festival in 2027, boosting bilateral trade and air connectivityA joint cultural exchange between Japan and Bengal is planned for 2027. Discussions focused on bilateral trade and direct air connectivity....
11 Sep, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
Tough task: Staying invested in businesses while ignoring noise called Gulf war; 6 mid-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 23%Trying to time the market turns volatility into something that beats an investor twice: Once on the way down, and once on the way up. So, i...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.57 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsHere’s one thing to watch for in the next few weeks: How does the street treat disappointments in the mid-cap segment? If the reaction is l...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.28 AM IST
Widening waistline: India's big, fat obesity hotspots may not be just the biggest cities anymoreIndia sees a significant rise in overweight and obese populations recently. Rural areas show a particularly sharp increase in these health ...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Unleash anime spirits: India must tap the fast-growing global animation market as part of its orange economy pushAnime's global appeal is skyrocketing, with international markets now driving over half of its revenue. This boom is fueled by streaming pl...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Tsutomu Shibayama, Doraemon and Chibi Maruko-chan director, dies at 84Renowned filmmaker Tsutomu Shibayama, celebrated for his pivotal work on Doraemon and Chibi Maruko-chan movies, has passed away at 84. Shib...
18 Mar, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Anime industry hits $2.45 billion, yet 60 per cent of studios see declining profits; what does it mean for fansJapanese anime industry is experiencing record growth with an estimated market of $2.45 billion in 2024. Teikoku Databank survey reveals a ...
25 Aug, 2025, 02.57 PM IST
My Hero Academia Season 8: All you may want to knowThe anime My Hero Academia will conclude with Season 8, following the manga's end in August 2024. Season 7, which will air until October 20...
13 Oct, 2024, 01.12 AM IST
Anime Con NYC 2023: Time, venue, and everything you may want to knowFrom November 17 to 19, 2023, Anime Con NYC will open its doors at the Javits Convention Center, nestled in Manhattan's vibrant neighborhoo...
07 Nov, 2023, 09.06 AM IST
Japanese startup develops 'Gundam'-like robot with $3 million price tagTokyo-based start-up Tsubame Industries has developed a 4.5-meter-tall robot called ARCHAX, which resembles the popular Japanese animation ...
02 Oct, 2023, 08.21 AM IST
'The Dog & The Boy': Netflix faces flak for using AI-generated artwork in anime. This is what happenedIn the anime 'The Dog & The Boy', Netflix has used AI-generated artwork. The OTT giant is getting slammed for the move on social media.
02 Feb, 2023, 10.51 PM IST
Yuji Nunokawa, Japanese legendary animator, director and Studio Pierrot founder, dies at 75The anime industry is mourning the death of one of its brightest executives. Studio Pierrot's creator, Yuji Nunokawa, 75, died unexpectedly...
27 Dec, 2022, 07.04 PM IST
Netflix joins virtual YouTuber boom to promote its anime characterN-ko, a 'sheep-human lifeform', is Netflix's attempt to tap into the appeal of VTubers.
28 Apr, 2021, 04.09 PM IST
‘Chhota Bheem’ creators to make ‘Ninja Hattori’ in IndiaGreen Gold Animation will create all new episodes of the popular Japanese manga character.
08 Dec, 2018, 09.48 AM IST
- Students flock to Japan to study manga
Zack Wood, a 25-year-old graduate of Stanford, was looking to prepare himself for a career in animation, design and computer graphics.
28 Dec, 2010, 04.26 AM IST
- Walt Disney to produce cartoons 'made in Japan'
US entertainment giant Walt Disney said on Thursday it would produce cartoons in Japan in tie-ups with the country's famed animation indust...
06 Mar, 2008, 12.57 PM IST
- Animation sector reels under 30% attrition
The animation industry is struggling with high attrition rates even before it could takeoff. The sector is facing a staff turnover of 20-30...
04 Nov, 2006, 02.26 AM IST