AKQA’s co-founder Tom Bedecarre passes away at 70

Tom Bedecarre was also an investor and advisor for Silicon Valley startups.

As AKQA’s former co-founder and chairman, Tom Bedecarre led the global expansion of the digital marketing and technology services firm from North America to Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Movie theatres are never coming back, says Netflix’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos

Highlighting troubling industry data, Sarandos noted that the theatrical box office remains significantly diminished, down 40-50% from pre-Covid levels, with an additional 8% drop recorded this year alone. (Image: News18)

Netflix’s co-CEO cites weak box office numbers and booming live events as indicators of the permanent shift away from cinemas.

Maharashtra Police summons attendees of Kunal Kamra’s ‘Naya Bharat’ show amid controversy

Kamra was served notices on March 25 and 26 to appear at Khar Police Station, but he did not comply. However, the Madras High Court granted him interim bail until April 7.

The police are investigating Kamra’s comments and have summoned audience members under Section 179 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), which allows authorities to question witnesses.

Croma appoints Shibashish Roy as CEO & MD

The appointment is effective from April 1, 2025.

Roy, a Tata Group veteran with over two decades of experience, was appointed CEO in November 2024 and worked closely with outgoing MD Avijit Mitra during a structured transition period that concluded in March 2025.