WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

This week’s digest of stories that are weird, true and funny. 1) Fit for a true fan: Brazil hairdresser etches stars’ faces on heads   Looking for a new way to pay homage to your......

Disney-Star & RIL JV will see loss of $400 mn on $3.5 bn revenue next FY

Both sports and digital will drag down the healthy operating margins that entertainment television continues to make. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational......

How Smart TV Is Changing India

The way video is being watched and monetised is changing.This is the first thing that stands out as the penetration of smart TVs continues to rise. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted......

Zudio Is Indian Retail's 2023 Blockbuster

Zudio was the standout performer as it tapped into the pentup demand in small-town India, at a pace never seen before, notes Indrajit Gupta, co-founder and director, Founding Fuel. IMAGE: Inside a......

Tata Sons comes to rescue of Tata Play as it faces growth headwinds

The reported buyback of Temasek’s 20 per cent stake in Tata Play by Tata Sons will be the third instance of Tata Group providing an exit to a foreign partner in recent years. In 2018, Tata......

'People who commit these crimes look like ordinary people'

'These crimes have left a dark mark on my thoughts and conscience.' Nikhil Nagesh Bhat wants his stories to reach as many people as possible because he feels they are important. One of the reasons......

SCOOP! Karishma Wins Big In Busan

IMAGE: Karishma Tanna holds high the Best Asian Series and Best Lead Actress awards. Photograph: Kind courtesy Karishma Tanna/Instagram Hansal Mehta's Scoop won in two categories at the 2023 Busan......

How Netflix Finally Got It Right In India

Its success script: Investing more in local content ecosystem; growing its partnership footprint. IMAGE: Netflix's Guns And Gulabs, directed by Raj and DK, starring Rajkummar Rao, Dulquer Salmaan,......

How BIG Is Anime In India?

'Our research shows that 60 per cent of the growth and interest in anime will come from India for the next few years.' IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational......

Why UAE was ideal destination for IPL 2020

'Unlike India and Sri Lanka there was no internal air travel needed.''For all 8 teams different hotels are available, a separate one for the broadcasting team too.' IMAGE: Mumbai Indians Captain......