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Ananya, Alia, Deepika's Gorgeous Ganpati Fashion

Bollywood celebrities showcased an array of stylish festive looks during this year's Ganpati celebrations, ranging from traditional saris to modern ensembles, setting new trends in festive fashion.

Rediff 22 Sep 2026 9:04 am

TV ratings blackout gets longer: Broadcasters worried as pressure to restore audience measurement & provide advertisers greater visibility rises ahead of festive season

The prolonged suspension of TV ratings has intensified pressure on the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to restore audience measurement, with broadcasters seeking greater revenue visibility and advertiser confidence ahead of the festive season. BARC is working to meet the governments TV rating guidelines, including expanding its panel to 80,000 and increasing independent representation on its board, while TAM India and Chrome DM have also applied to offer measurement services. Industry bodies have raised concerns over the financial viability of multiple rating agencies and potential discrepancies in viewership data.

The Economic Times 22 Sep 2026 1:03 am

Pranit More tells Supreme Court PR team uploaded Rs 370 biryani video without approval

More's counsel said he was only hosting the show, had apologised on all forums and deleted the video after learning about the issue, adding his PR team posted it without approval.

IBTimes 21 Sep 2026 11:35 pm

Raaka: Allu Arjun and Atlee's film sets Guinness World Record with 37 performers

Allu Arjun and Atlee's upcoming film Raaka has set a Guinness World Record for the most people motion-captured in real time. The record was achieved after 37 performers were captured simultaneously during a motion-capture session in Mumbai

IBTimes 21 Sep 2026 11:33 pm

Regional movies post success without Hindi market focus

Regional films now focus on home audiences, achieving success through strong content. These films are traveling across markets without Hindi dubbing, which is a significant shift. Streaming platforms have expanded audiences for regional cinema beyond their home territories. Culturally rooted stories are increasingly rewarded by audiences across all languages. This trend reflects a course correction in how regional films are conceived and distributed.

The Economic Times 21 Sep 2026 1:14 am

Salman Khan slams trolls for criticising Katrina Kaif for postpartum weight gain; fans say' Bhai always protects her'

Salman Khan slammed social media trolls for body-shaming celebrities during Bigg Boss 20 and appeared to come out in support of Katrina Kaif over criticism of her postpartum weight gain. Fans praised Salman for defending Katrina without directly taking her name.

IBTimes 20 Sep 2026 12:31 pm

Isabelle Kaif and Sunny Kaushal dating? Fans spot romance in their similar Turkey vacation posts

The speculation began with a few photos. Sunny Kaushal dropped a carousel of photos on Instagram. Some snaps in the photo dump bore a striking resemblance to another post shared by Isabelle Kaif.

IBTimes 19 Sep 2026 7:21 pm

Rohit Sharmas TV debut draws eight sponsors for Sonys family game show

Rohit Sharmas entertainment debut,Family Full House with Rohit Sharma, has signed eight sponsors ahead of its premiere on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV. Skoda, PhonePe and Google Search AI Mode are among the top sponsors, as Sony looks to leverage Sharmas popularity and the family-game format for brand integrations.

The Economic Times 19 Sep 2026 2:39 pm

Why Rashmika Replaced Sai Pallavi

Rashmika Mandanna has replaced Sai Pallavi as the lead in the highly anticipated M S Subbulakshmi biopic.

Rediff 19 Sep 2026 8:21 am

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

YouTube Income: India's creator economy needs to be more serious after new monetisation criteria

YouTubes new Partner Programme eligibility norms are set to reshape Indias creator economy, raising the bar for monetisation and rewarding serious creators. The shift could boost original and long-form content, deepen audience engagement, professionalise creator careers and push brands towards niche influencers. With non-YPP income already dominating creator earnings, brand deals could become increasingly crucial.

The Economic Times 18 Sep 2026 9:49 am

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa returns September 19 with 360-degree stage and 100 musicians on Zee TV

Zee TV will launch a new Sa Re Ga Ma Pa season on September 19. The show features a 360-degree stage and over one hundred musicians. This season celebrates India's diverse musical traditions and talent. Shreyas Talpade hosts while Shankar Mahadevan and others serve as gurus. The program aims to be a grand concert celebrating Indian music.

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 9:22 pm

F1 TV shifts gears: FanCode takes the wheel as Indias Formula 1 fan base races ahead

FanCode will become the sole platform for F1 TV Pro and F1 TV Premium subscriptions in India, giving Formula 1 fans access to live races, multi-camera streams, team radio, telemetry, documentaries and archive content. The move comes as Formula 1s Indian fan base crosses nine crore. FanCode has broadcast F1 in India since 2024, with its agreement running through 2028.

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 2:03 pm

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