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RPSG Lifestyle Media to launch the US’s The Hollywood Reporter in India; Chairperson Avarna Jain shares plans

When asked how Indians are redefining luxury, Avarna Jain emphasizes that one key way they are doing so is by embracing their own heritage — no longer seeking validation from the West.

As the title gets set to launch in one of the world’s biggest film and entertainment markets, read Avarna Jain’s views on what The Hollywood Reporter (THR) will bring to the India market and what the Indian entertainment industry brings to the world.

Pokes, likes and dislikes: Political satirist and influencer Akash Banerjee on Big Tech and censorship

Akash Banerjee said, “There are many creators who would tell you that on Facebook, if you have something which is antithetical, which is a little bit anti -establishment, those posts seem to not do well, they seem to be suppressed. (Image via Youtube by @TheDeshbhakt)

Banerjee ranks YouTube the highest and X the lowest on weeding out hurtful content, but adds that news happens a lot on the microblogging site.

Digital media ad spends touch Rs 40,685 crore in 2023, surpasses TV adex: Reports

Mayank Pravinchandra Shah, vice president, Parle Products, stated, "Parle Products has been associated with IPL since the year of its establishment, which is 2008. Barring probably one or two seasons in between, we may not have looked at it because when you talk about a platform like IPL, we don't do it for the sake of sustenance or regular advertising. It's more of an impact-creating property." (Representative Image: Alexander Shatov via Unsplash)

Digital media is projected to grow at a compounded rate of 23.49 percent by 2025, reaching a spending share of 55 percent.

Anupam Mittal slams Indigo for “inhumane” treatment of passengers

On March 1, Google warned it may remove the apps of 10 companies in India for not paying a service fee for the use of its Play Store platform in India. (Image sourced via Moneycontrol)

Shaadi.com CEO and Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal slammed Indigo airlines for inhumane treatment of passengers.

Fox Corp reports 20 percent decline in ad revenue

Quarterly revenue clocked by Fox stood at $4.23 billion, compared with estimates of $4.20 billion, according to LSEG data. (Representative Image: Jorge Salvador via Unsplash)

Ad revenue for the company fell to $2 billion in the second quarter ended December 31. Company blames low political ad spending.

Disney to invest $1.5 billion in Fortnite maker Epic Games

“Disney was one of the first companies to believe in the potential of bringing their worlds together with ours in Fortnite, and they use Unreal Engine across their portfolio,” said Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney

Disney plans to launch a ‘games and entertainment universe’ that integrates the entertainment conglomerate’s storytelling into Epic’s popular game Fortnite.

NCLT hearing on March 12 to determine fate of $10-bn Zee-Sony merger

After the deal was terminated in January, Zee apparently has reached out to the Sony executives to reconsider the termination and has also offered for talks this month.

The case, now before the NCLT and SIAC, presents a complex legal landscape where Sony must navigate the provisions of the IBC and other relevant laws to protect its interests and seek appropriate remedies, said legal experts.

Poonam Pandey is not going to be brand ambassador of Govt’s cervical cancer awareness campaign

Due to the controversies associated with her, fans were sceptical about the news of her demise. Some started doubting the validity of the announcement, while others were holding onto hope that her account might have been compromised. (Image source: News18 Hindi)

There has been news floating that Poonam Pandey may become the face of the government’s cervical cancer awareness campaign.