Music comes home: Inside Indias growing market for intimate music gigs
With the formation of Upstairs With Us, Sukanya Banerjee and Tejas Jaishankar aim to bring classical musicians into the comfort of people's homes. Alongside initiatives like Once Upon India and Tiny Room Concerts, they offer a fresh take on live music. By prioritizing small gatherings in intimate settings, they foster connection and collaboration among diverse audiences seeking alternatives to traditional concert formats.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
TIPS reports stellar quarter; Q2 FY2027 revenue grows 35% YoY and PAT rises 23%
TIPS Music revenue from operations reached 120.1 crore, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 35 percent. Operating EBITDA stood at 84.6 crore, marking a 25 percent growth compared to the same period last year. The company released 73 new songs this quarter, enhancing its content portfolio substantially.
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.
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.
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.'
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
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
'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'.'
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.
Paid DTH loses 7.5 million subscribers in a year
Indias paid DTH television subscriber base fell 13.4% year-on-year to 48.56 million in June 2026, while private FM radio advertising revenue declined 9.1% sequentially to Rs 376.16 crore, according to TRAI. The data point to continued pressure on traditional broadcasting even as IPTV and community radio continue to expand.
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
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.
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.
Nuvama expects festive spending to improve in Q3FY27, with the late Diwali likely to support advertising and consumer engagement
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
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.
