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Prada in talks to acquire Versace for €1.5 billion

The acquisition, expected to close in the second half of 2025 pending regulatory approvals, will see Prada take full ownership of the storied Italian fashion house.

During Prada’s recent fashion show in Milan, co-founder and controlling shareholder Miuccia Prada addressed the speculation, stating, “Everyone is looking.”

Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal reveals he still cleans hotel washrooms. Here’s why

Agarwal, who launched Oyo in 2012 and transformed it into a global hospitality chain with over 1 million rooms across 80 countries, was addressing a question about overcoming the fear of failure. (Image: GQ India)

Speaking at the second edition of the Mumbai Tech Week 2025, Ritesh Agarwal emphasizes humility in leadership and overcoming fear in entrepreneurship.

The Indie Ad Revolution: ‘Item numbers’ to ‘pretainers’, what’s happening with indie ad shops?

Clients, creativity, talent and compensation – independent ad firms’ founders unpack what makes indies tick in today’s hyper-fragmented ad landscape and what gives independent agencies an edge over the big networks?

‘We are in the era of AI-led innovation’: Meta’s Arun Srinivas

Speaking at the Indian Society of Advertisers (ISA) CEO Conference 2025, Arun Srinivas, Director of Global Business Group at Meta, underscored how AI is reshaping advertising, business messaging, and content consumption.

Arun Srinivas, Director Global Business Group, Meta, highlights AI’s transformative power in advertising and business.

Microsoft to shut down Skype in May 2025, netizens say ‘end of an era’

Launched in 2003, Skype revolutionized digital communication, introducing millions to free internet calling and video conferencing. (Image: X)

Existing Skype users can effortlessly shift to Microsoft Teams without any disruptions. By using their current login credentials, they can access Teams seamlessly, with all messages, group chats, and contacts automatically carried over.

Lodha v/s Lodha: Rs 5000 crore family feud intensifies as mother intervenes

The legal tussle, which centres around the usage of the 'Lodha' trademark, has seen Abhishek Lodha's publicly listed Macrotech Developers sue House of Abhinandan Lodha for alleged trademark infringement. (Left to Right: Abhishek Lodha, Abhinandan Lodha)

Manju Lodha urges sons Abhishek and Abhinandan to end trademark dispute, as Bombay High Court appoints mediator to resolve the Rs 5,000 crore legal battle.

Technicolor India employees left in limbo amid sudden shutdown, unpaid salaries

Technicolor India’s Managing Director, Biren Ghose, stated that the company was exploring solutions but offered no immediate financial relief. (Photo:Unsplash)

Technicolor Group, a Paris-based animation and VFX giant, has worked on major Hollywood films like Mufasa: The Lion King, Puss in Boots, Madagascar 3, and Kung Fu Panda. While the company announced the closure of its U.S. operations, no prior communication was made regarding its India division.