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Yash Raj Films makes first bet on vertical entertainment with Rusk Media investmentYash Raj Films is venturing into the burgeoning digital-first entertainment space with a strategic investment in Rusk Media. This move sign...
Lights, camera, AI: For entertainment companies, a prompt may come with copyright headacheIndian entertainment firms are heavily investing in AI for content creation, but a lack of clear copyright laws is creating significant own...
Hollywood gets into the microdrama race as mobile-first storytelling draws stars and major studiosHollywood is diving headfirst into the world of microdramas, following the massive success of Issa Rae's 'Screen Time', which racked up an ...
Rusk Media raises Rs 100 crore Pre-Series C round led by Nazara TechnologiesRusk Media has secured Rs 100 crore in a Pre-Series C funding round led by Nazara Technologies, with participation from Info Edge Ventures,...
Pocket FM begins reverse flip talks; eyes potential India IPOAudio entertainment startup Pocket FM is reportedly in discussions to shift its holding structure back to India, signalling potential plans...
BigBasket founder's exit; Pocket FM’s reverse flipAmazon veteran Amit Nanda, currently director of selling partner services, now takes over as CEO.
JioHotstar’s TADKA crosses 100 million users as short-form premium content gains tractionJioHotstar's TADKA platform has reached 100 million users. This milestone highlights the growing popularity of short-form video content in ...
JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability
West Bengal's electronics factory push; Fed jitters hit TCSWest Bengal is exploring ways to expand electronics manufacturing under EMC 2.0. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
As micro-dramas surge, 'vertical actors' find fame and fortuneIndia's burgeoning micro-drama industry is creating "vertical actors" who thrive on short-form, emotionally charged content. These performe...
India's new drama is about the fight for your 1-minute attentionIndia streaming platforms microdramas: Platforms are rapidly adopting microdramas, short, vertically shot melodramas. These bite-sized show...
Double Tap Films takes 21 Hindi microdramas global with TikTok partnershipDouble Tap Films, a Pratilipi studio, is distributing 21 Indian microdrama shows on TikTok in the US, Canada, Brazil, and Japan. This marks...
India’s desi gaming startups tap culture and storytelling to break China’s grip on toy and board game marketIn the vibrant world of play, Indian board games and toys are experiencing a renaissance. Consumers are leaning towards locally inspired op...
Story TV launches 'Story TV Dailies': India’s first microdrama serials with daily episodesStory TV has launched Story TV Dailies, a groundbreaking serialised microdrama format. This new offering brings daily episodic drops in a v...
India’s microdrama market likely to favour scaled winners as sector matures: BDOIndia's emerging microdrama market is set for growth. Experts predict business models focusing on viewer engagement and repeat viewing will...
Brands must adapt to permanent disruption as AI reshapes marketingWPP Media India declared brands face "permanent disruption" due to AI, quick commerce, and evolving consumer behavior, reshaping marketing ...
Indian Indie filmmakers experiment with form through MAMI’s iPhone programEmerging Indian filmmakers are showcasing innovative storytelling with the iPhone 17 Pro Max in MAMI's latest program. Four short films, sh...
India’s sports boom is just getting startedIndia is a major sports market, with cricket leading the way. The nation's sports economy is rapidly expanding. The focus now shifts to bro...
Earth Day 2026: How Canadian cities are turning April 22 into action, from clean-ups to climate learningEarth Day 2026 sees Canadians actively participating in environmental protection. From Quebec's wildlife cleanup to British Columbia's shor...
India gets its first data-backed microdrama studio as Pratilipi launches Double Tap FilmsPratilipi has launched Double Tap Films, India's first data-backed microdrama studio. This new venture will create short, vertical videos u...