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Skilling push for Orange Economy in Budget 2026-27, Karnataka to gain with 20% share in AVGC-XR

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed setting up AVGC Content Creator Labs in 15,000 secondary schools and 500 colleges across India.

Budget’s ‘Orange Economy’ push. Why govt is backing animation, gaming, VFX, comics

FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the govt would support setting up labs for animation, visual effects, gaming, and comics in schools and colleges. ‘Will shape India’s creative economy.’

How does The Legend of Hanuman stay on top in OTT chart? Japan level animation

This marriage of animation and religion is a winning combination. The Ormax ratings show that it trumps drama, comedy and reality TV.

1 size fits all? Industry welcomes policy on animation, VFX, gaming & comics but flags concerns

Some concerns include whether government will cross barriers & change its taxation system. Another focus area for industry stakeholders is Intellectual Property (IP) creation.

Animation classes to Experiential Art degree: A govt roadmap to boost gaming & content sector

A govt committee suggested conducting a special entrance exam for admissions into the sector, while emphasising on the need to have media & entertainment studios/labs in schools.

Viral video of MiG aircraft landing on a dam is not real, is a simulation video game

The video is a simulation game made by Digital Combat Simulator. It was first posted on YouTube in October last year.

‘Swipe’ right for death sentence. A Pakistani film matches Tinder with I-Fatwa

Pakistani filmmaker Arafat Mazhar's new animated film ‘Swipe’ isn't far-fetched. It imagines life with an app that crowdsources death sentences.

On Camera

US pilot rescue in Iran must be seen more than war cost. Nation protects its warriors

A live American pilot paraded on Iranian state television would have been an intelligence windfall and a propaganda coup of historic proportions.

What to expect from China’s new 5-year plan—trade innovation, tensions with partners

ASEAN is struggling against a flood of 'underpriced Chinese goods', while Brazil has imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.