Comic commerce: What fuels the mini economy of vintage Indian comic booksComic book buffs have created a mini-economy where collectors are willing to pony up big sums for rare editions.
28 Apr, 2019, 08.20 AM IST
Are you a fan of Tinkle, Amar Chitra Katha? This 43-year-old archives the journey of Indian comicsThe comic books are saved in polypropylene covers & custom-designed cartons.
28 May, 2018, 10.40 AM IST
Why Mapui Aka Wingstar is making headlinesTinkle magazine in its November edition has introduced a new superhero — Mapui Kawlim from Aizawl, Mizoram.
22 Nov, 2015, 12.00 PM IST
Amar Chitra Katha to launch Param Vir Chakra this weekThe title, being published under Amar Chitra Katha's braveheart series, will be launched this week, said Manas Mohan, CEO Publishing, Amar ...
04 Aug, 2015, 10.49 PM IST
Amar Chitra Katha in talks to license one of the popular Tinkle characters for movie“We are in talks with partners to give licence of a Tinkle character for a movie,” Vijay Sampath, CEO, ACK Media, told ET.
02 Jun, 2015, 04.27 AM IST
Visa gets cartoon character to teach kids credit card dos and don'tsHe has regaled us with his stupidity for years. Now, Suppandi has been roped in by Visa to spread financial awareness in India.
21 Sep, 2013, 06.22 AM IST
Future Group in talks to sell its 65% stake in comic book company ACK MediaAmar Chitra Katha, ACK Media's flagship brand, was founded in 1967 and sells over 1.5 million copies every year with more than 400 comics i...
04 Sep, 2013, 03.48 PM IST
Comic Con 2013 Held in KormangalaBest known participants would include the likes of Amar Chitra Katha, Campfire graphic novels, Pop culture publishing, DC Comics (Random Ho...
03 Jun, 2013, 12.06 PM IST
Retail baron Kishore Biyani plans to take tales from Amar Chitra Katha to digital spaceKishore Biyani, wants to be a storyteller now-he plans to take Amar Chitra Katha comics to digital space as animations, e-books.
04 Oct, 2012, 08.14 AM IST
- Future Ventures stake in Amar Chitra Katha to go up to 65.84%
The increase in the stake will be after extinguishing of shares bought back by ACK from shareholders.
13 Apr, 2012, 07.05 PM IST
- India's gaming industry to grow from Rs 4 bn to Rs 14 bn this year
Games like NBA, FIFA and Rally that used to dominate the Indian gaming industry till about two years ago are being swept aside by India-fla...
16 Aug, 2011, 04.45 AM IST
- Future Ventures India ups stake in Amar Chitra Katha to 56 per cent
Future Ventures India Ltd said it has acquired additional 1,41,459 equity shares from promoters of Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd.
22 Jul, 2011, 08.18 PM IST
- Kishore Biyani eyes 40% in Amar Chitra Katha
Mr Biyani has tried to combine new-age entrepreneurialism with ancient traditions and ideas related to Hindu mythology.
12 Oct, 2010, 02.07 AM IST
- Suppandi to debut on silver screen
Suppandi, the village simpleton from Tinkle comics, will soon be seen on the silver screen. Publishers of the 28-year old comic series, ACK...
01 Oct, 2009, 12.22 AM IST
- Turner laps up Amar Chitra Katha
Remember Amar Chitra Katha, the comic books? Some of those stories will now debut, in animated form, on Cartoon Network and Pogo - the kids...
07 Aug, 2009, 09.57 AM IST
- Turner laps up Amar Chitra Katha
Remember Amar Chitra Katha, the comic books? Some of those stories will now debut, in animated form, on Cartoon Network and Pogo — the kids...
07 Aug, 2009, 07.29 AM IST
- ACK Media to invest USD 15-20 mn for expansion
ACK Media, publisher of the famous 'Amar Chitra Katha' series, plans to invest USD 15-20 million over the next two-three years for expandin...
08 Mar, 2009, 12.57 PM IST