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Thursday, November 27, 2025
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Topic: Disney

Disney cuts 4,000 more jobs, workforce shrinks by over a tenth since Covid hit

The number of layoffs in the first half of 2021 went up to 32,000. Most of these job cuts were at Disney’s parks and experiences, which were forced shut due to the pandemic.

Disney+ is booming in India and could become its largest global market

The growth of Disney+, which launched a year ago, has far exceeded the expectations of both Wall Street and the company itself.

Disney slammed for shooting ‘Mulan’ in Xinjiang & thanking Chinese govt departments

Mulan, originally planned to release in March, is crucial to Disney’s recovery after the pandemic forced cinemas around the world to close or operate under tight restrictions.

Apple, Disney and other US firms are now pawns of China, says Attorney General Barr

Anthony Barr's statement in Michigan Thursday is part of a renewed effort by the Trump administration to attack China for Covid, that has killed almost 140,000 Americans.

How we watch and pay for entertainment will never be the same after Covid-19

The rise of Netflix and inspired copycat services has made studios and cable programmers shift some focus to streaming apps & away from theaters and traditional TV audiences.

Disney+ delays Indian debut after IPL postponement due to coronavirus

Walt Disney chairman Bob Iger had earlier announced that the Disney streaming service would be launched in India the same day IPL was set to start.

How Zee5 plans to win the Indian streaming battle against Netflix, Disney

Netflix & Disney are spending millions of dollars to grab viewers in India. But Zee5 has a plan to defend its turf and gain market share.

Netflix faces the heat as Disney+ & Apple TV+ step up competition

Its unlikely that Netflix subscribers will cancel in droves but the competition will curb its ability to raise prices & create a more volatile rate of churn.

Disney+ app outpaces rival streaming platforms in its first 2 months

Since its release in November, Disney+ app was downloaded 41 million times and generated almost $100 million in user spending — 4 times more than HBO Now app earned in the same time.

Why it’s time to break up the Disney empire

Disney is willing to lose money in order to generate market power that the company can later use, often against consumers.

On Camera

Dubai Air Show crash needs calm analysis, not outrage and noisy nationalism

Sometimes the machine just gives up, unable to keep pace with the will of the military mind of the air warrior. That’s what happened in Palam 1989 and Dubai 2025.

Chhattisgarh pitches state as hub for ‘specialty steel’, nets investment plans of Rs 6,321 crore

Speaking at 2nd Investor Connect, CM Vishnu Deo Sai says 'we have been able to attract a lot of investors.' The focus of the event was the steel sector. 

Asim Munir set to take charge as overall commander of Pakistan military, most powerful Army chief ever

In largest overhaul of military command in 5 decades, Field Marshal Asim Munir set to assume post of Chief of Defence Forces tomorrow, as Army claims primacy in Pakistan armed forces.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.