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Shanaya The Doll's Next Chapter: Music, Business and Building an Empire Beyond Social Media

Explore how digital personality Shanaya The Doll is transitioning beyond social media fame into music, business ownership, and a global luxury lifestyle empire.

IBTimes 16 Oct 2026 7:28 pm

Kajol, Tanishaa, Tanuja Celebrate Durga Pujo

Kajol, Tanuja, Tanishaa Mukerji and Ayan Mukerji came together to unveil Maa Durga's idol at the 80th North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja, which celebrates the spirit of tradition and family.

Rediff 16 Oct 2026 1:59 pm

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Shahernama 16 Oct 2026 11:02 am

India must leverage AI, cultural soft power to shape global media industry: Rajan Navani

India has the potential to leverage its cultural heritage and creative capabilities for economic growth in various sectors. Rajan Navani emphasized the collaboration required among industry and government to achieve this vision. The focus is on using artificial intelligence responsibly to improve creativity in the media landscape. Educational institutions play a role in fostering skills in emerging technologies and engaging audiences.

The Economic Times 16 Oct 2026 1:25 am

Indias creator economy evolves into a media powerhouse, says YouTube India MD Gunjan Soni

Gunjan Soni announced that India's creator economy is transforming as creators develop professional media businesses. YouTube's ecosystem made significant contributions to the GDP, supporting nearly a million jobs in 2025. The export of Indian culture is growing, with creatives reaching international audiences through various formats. AI is positively impacting productivity for creative workers, and investments in technology are urged. Collaboration is essential to advance the opportunities within India's storytelling potential.

The Economic Times 16 Oct 2026 1:16 am

OBT Sports & Entertainment partners with World Chess Champion D Gukesh

OBT Sports & Entertainment has formed a partnership with World Chess Champion D Gukesh to manage his brand. This exclusive deal will focus on brand endorsements, commercial strategy, and content collaborations. Gukesh aims to explore meaningful opportunities beyond chess while maintaining his individual values. The partnership seeks to elevate his profile as a recognized young sporting personality in global markets.

The Economic Times 16 Oct 2026 12:09 am

How Fans Celebrated Jailer 2 Release

Dhanush attends the premiere of Rajinikanth's highly anticipated film Jailer 2 in Chennai, as fans across India erupt in grand celebrations.

Rediff 15 Oct 2026 5:24 pm

Rohini Hattangadi, Varsha Usgaonkar At Nana Prayer Meet

A prayer meet was held in Mumbai to honour Nana Patekar, with Rohini Hattangadi, Shivaji Satam and Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe attending to pay their respects.

Rediff 15 Oct 2026 5:01 pm

Salman: 'If You Want To Make A Comedy On My Life...'

'...then David Dhawan. If you want to make a traditional, tragic love story, it would be Sanjay Leela Bhansali.''If you want to make this beautiful love story after love story, it would be Sooraj Barjatya, and if you want to make an action kind of love story, then Kabir Khan.''All the things that have happened in my life.'

Rediff 15 Oct 2026 11:25 am

Slaves, a new production by The Madras Players, is a translation of writer Sujatha

For years, Sujatha has captured the imagination of Tamil audiences through short stories, film scripts, and even theatre plays. On October 24, the Madras Players dramatises one of his earlier works, Adimaigal as Slaves on fortune, love, and loss

The Hindu 15 Oct 2026 11:13 am

Slaves, a new production by The Madras Players, is a translation of writer Sujatha

For years, Sujatha has captured the imagination of Tamil audiences through short stories, film scripts, and even theatre plays. On October 24, the Madras Players dramatises one of his earlier works, Adimaigal as Slaves on fortune, love, and loss

The Hindu 15 Oct 2026 11:13 am

'Who Is That Pretty Girl On Screen?'

'I've never been conscious of my looks. Even in my heydays, I never looked at myself and gasped, 'My God, what a beauty'.'

Rediff 15 Oct 2026 11:10 am

Tata Play bets on coexistence of DTH and streaming with new a Rs 199 live TV app

Tata Play is launching the Tata Play Smart app, enabling access to over 500 live television channels. The app requires an internet connection and is compatible with various devices including smart TVs. Tata Play maintains that traditional DTH services will continue to exist alongside streaming services. The company aims to expand its user base by attracting households yet to subscribe to pay television.

The Economic Times 15 Oct 2026 6:00 am

Moj crosses 500 million downloads, doubles daily user time spent

Moj, owned by Mohalla Tech, has surpassed 500 million downloads on the Google Play Store recently. It ranks fourth in Indias Social Media category, standing out as the only Indian app in the top four. The platform boasts over 1 billion daily video plays, with users spending nearly 300 minutes monthly. Additionally, creators on Moj are earning close to Rs 100 crore annually, demonstrating substantial growth.

The Economic Times 13 Oct 2026 8:05 pm

Theatre group Ank revisits the legacy of warrior queen Veera Rani Abbakka

To mark its golden jubilee, Ank presents Veera Rani Abbakka: The Queen of the Seas, The Flame of Ullala, a new play written, directed and headlined by Priita Mathur Thakur

The Hindu 12 Oct 2026 7:12 pm

Galleri5 launches AI filmmaking platform, targets global VFX and animation market

Galleri5 has rolled out enhanced functionalities for its AI Studio platform, tailored to streamline film production workflows. The company's vision includes integrating sophisticated technologies into traditional VFX and animation methods.

The Economic Times 12 Oct 2026 5:08 pm

'Investors must have a long-term view to unlock India's sports market potential': JioStar VC Uday Shankar

Uday Shankar highlights that India's sports industry presents substantial long-term investment opportunities, particularly in cricket and others. He urges potential investors to adopt a longer timeframe beyond five years for returns. Shankar also notes that while cricket remains dominant, other sports are gaining significant audiences as well. The challenges include rising media-rights costs and competition with technology platforms. Furthermore, simplifying cricket formats could enhance viewer enjoyment and excitement over time.

The Economic Times 12 Oct 2026 1:09 am

Media, entertainment sector likely to see better growth in Q3FY27 on festive spending, content pipeline: Nuvama

Nuvama expects festive spending to improve in Q3FY27, with the late Diwali likely to support advertising and consumer engagement

The Hindu Businessline 2 Oct 2026 12:53 pm

First Drop Theatres Care-Tharsis provides caregivers with a platform for their stories

First Drop Theatre celebrates its tenth anniversary with a playback theatre enactment of caregiver stories

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 10:23 am

ET World Leaders Forum: Cricket is a great investment but rights costs have run out of control, says JioStar's Uday Shankar

JioStar vice chairman Uday Shankar said sports, particularly cricket, has been a major investment for the company, helping it build a digital audience of 600 million monthly active users. However, he said soaring cricket media rights costs have made the business increasingly difficult.

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2026 1:10 am