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Micro dramas are China’s latest cultural export. Luring Indians with wild twists, cliffhangers

The micro drama industry, which started as a Chinese obsession, has a global appeal today. It has entered the Indian market as well with platforms such as QuickTV.

PM Modi launches the rise of orange economy. India’s first-ever entertainment summit

Held 9 days after Pahalgam terror attack, the event had a sombre undertone. Tamil superstar Rajinikanth said he was confident it wouldn’t get cancelled because he had faith in PM Modi.

Price of failed ambition? Tough question for Bengal film world as 4 women found dead in 15 days

Pallavi Dey, Bidisha De Majumdar, Manjusha Neogi and Saraswati Das — four members of Bengali entertainment industry have been found dead within a fortnight.

Seeing ourselves on screen can affect cultural change. Media needs diversity

A new WEF report shows 59% of people who identify as a minority tend to engage with brands more frequently if they are inclusive of diverse views.

Off The Cuff with Ajay Bijli

In the latest edition of ThePrint 'Off The Cuff', Ajay Bijli, chairman and managing director, PVR Limited, was in conversation with our Editor-in-Chief Shekhar...

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Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.