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Friday, April 24, 2026
TopicEntertainment industry

Topic: entertainment industry

Game on! The pandemic-driven boom in India’s online gaming space & its mega potential to level up

At 591 mn, Indians make up 20% of the global gaming population. Between 2020 & 2023, India’s gaming segment recorded 28% CAGR. It is expected to reach $9.2 bn in revenue in 2029.

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.’

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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Iran war has given India a blueprint for the next conflict

Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.