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CES 2026: Entertainment & AI Take Center Stage
CES 2026 highlights AI's role in entertainment, from creative tools to copyright debates. Over 25 panels explore Hollywood's future and the booming creator economy. Read more.
Bollywood's Corporate Transformation: Studios Sell Stakes
Bollywood's iconic family-run studios like Dharma and Excel are selling stakes to corporate giants, marking a fundamental shift towards a corporatized, professionally financed entertainment ecosystem. Explore the major deals and their impact.
Ad Agencies Face Consolidation & AI Disruption in 2026
As 2025 ends, India's ad agencies grapple with a mega-merger, AI automation, and new data rules. Explore the challenges and opportunities for legacy networks in a rapidly changing landscape.
Govt Launches LEDC to Boost India's Live Entertainment Sector
India launches Live Events Development Cell (LEDC) to streamline the booming concert economy, aiming to create 15-20 million jobs and become a top global hub by 2030. Read more.
Farhan Akhtar's Excel Partners with Universal Music Group
Excel Entertainment, led by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, enters a landmark minority-stake partnership with Universal Music Group. This strategic alliance aims to amplify Indian content globally. Read more!
MIB Creates Live Events Cell to Boost Concert Economy
India's Ministry of Information & Broadcasting establishes a Live Events Development Cell to streamline permissions and boost the live entertainment sector. Learn how this move aims to create jobs and attract global events.
Devyani and Sapphire Foods Announce Mega Merger
Devyani International and Sapphire Foods merge in a $933 million share-swap deal, consolidating KFC and Pizza Hut operations in India. The merger aims to unlock significant synergies and create a dominant QSR platform.
iQIYI Land Yangzhou Opens February 8 in China
iQIYI Land, a major immersive entertainment park, opens in Yangzhou on February 8. Explore how this theme park blends IP with technology, marking a new chapter for China's entertainment scene. Read more.
Warner Bros to reject Paramount's $108.4B hostile bid
Warner Bros Discovery's board is poised to reject Paramount Skydance's amended $108.4 billion hostile takeover offer, favouring a Netflix deal. Larry Ellison's personal guarantee fails to sway doubts.
Adani's Cement Merger: ACC, Orient Fold into Ambuja
Adani Group finalises Ambuja-ACC-Orient merger to create a pan-India cement powerhouse. We analyse the winners, losers, and the road ahead in the battle with UltraTech Cement.
Hailee Steinfeld on pressure, expecting baby with Josh Allen
Actress Hailee Steinfeld discusses Hollywood's pressure to stay young while preparing for motherhood with NFL star husband Josh Allen. Read her candid revelations.
Go Digit Merges with Holding Company, First Post-Law Change
Go Digit General Insurance's board approves merger with its holding company, Go Digit Infoworks Services, marking the first such deal after insurance law amendments. The move aims to streamline structure and cut costs.
Kerala Film Chamber Boycotts Govt Theatres
Kerala Film Chamber announces boycott of government theatres from January, citing severe financial crisis with less than 10 hits out of 184 releases. Read about their demands.
Adani Cement Merger to Lift Ambuja Margins by Rs 100/Tonne
Adani Group's merger of ACC, Orient Cement with Ambuja Cements aims to cut costs and raise margins by at least Rs 100 per tonne. Streamlining to unlock operational efficiencies.
Call of Duty Creator Vince Zampella Dies at 55
Vince Zampella, the visionary behind Call of Duty and Medal of Honor, passed away at 55. His legacy redefined video game tension and multiplayer design. Read about his impact.
Adani Merges Cement Units into Ambuja to Cut Costs
Adani Group consolidates ACC and Orient Cement into Ambuja Cements to streamline operations, cut costs, and create a single pan-India cement platform. The move follows a $10 billion acquisition spree.
Gaming Icon Vince Zampella Dies in Tragic Ferrari Accident
Vince Zampella, the visionary creator behind Call of Duty, Apex Legends, and Titanfall, has died in a car crash in Southern California. The gaming world mourns a legend.
Ambuja, Orient Cement Shares Surge 10% on Merger Nod
Ambuja Cements and Orient Cement shares skyrocketed up to 10% after their boards approved a merger. ACC, however, fell 2%. Get the full details on this major cement industry consolidation.
Call of Duty Creator Vince Zampella Dies at 55
Vince Zampella, co-creator of Call of Duty and visionary behind Titanfall & Apex Legends, died in a car accident. His legacy reshaped gaming. Read more.
Ambuja Cement Merges ACC and Orient Cement
Ambuja Cements' board approves the merger of ACC and Orient Cement, creating a cement giant with a 79 MTPA capacity. Read about the strategic move and its impact on the Indian market.
Ambuja Cements Board OKs ACC, Orient Cement Merger
Adani Group's Ambuja Cements board has approved the amalgamation of ACC and Orient Cement, a major consolidation move in India's cement sector. Get the latest corporate news updates.
Netflix Secures $25B in New Debt for Warner Bros. Takeover
Netflix refinances part of its massive $59 billion bridge loan with cheaper, long-term debt to bolster its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. The streaming war heats up with a rival offer from Paramount Skydance. Read the full details.
Mayavi Entertainment to Revolutionize Indian Film Financing
Mayavi Entertainment launches a blockchain platform to democratize film financing and IP ownership in India. Discover how this startup plans to reshape Bollywood and regional cinema.
Kritika Kamra: Success Alters How Industry Sees You
Kritika Kamra opens up on how success changes perception in Bollywood, her role in 'The Great Shamsuddin Family', and her unconventional journey into acting. Read her candid take.
Warner Bros Rejects Paramount's $108 Billion Hostile Bid
Warner Bros Discovery has formally rejected a massive $108 billion takeover bid from Paramount Global. This major move could reshape the global media landscape. Read the full story here.
Warner Bros Rejects Paramount Bid, Netflix in Talks
Warner Bros. Discovery is set to reject a massive $108.4 billion merger offer from Paramount Global, sources say. Instead, the media giant is exploring a strategic partnership with Netflix. Dive into the details of this high-stakes Hollywood battle.
Guntur civic body split over merger of 11 villages
A proposal to merge 11 villages into Guntur Municipal Corporation sparks debate. While MLA & Commissioner back it for funds, corporators cite past failures. Read the full story.
Netflix buys Warner Bros for $82.7 billion
Netflix announces a historic $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. studios and HBO. We revisit the studio's turbulent journey through mergers, from Seven Arts to AOL-Time Warner. Will this deal succeed?
Netflix's $72B Warner Deal Faces Regulatory Scrutiny
Netflix wins $72 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery, creating a streaming giant. The deal's regulatory approval, however, faces significant challenges. Read the full outlook here.
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