Reddit’s urban surge: 37% visitor growth fuels political, news hub status

Reddit also gained notable traction in India, rising from 31.6 million in 2023 to 43.4 million in 2024, an indication of inreasing engagement with news, politics, and niche online communities. (Representative image by Brett Jordan via Unsplash)

Interestingly, Tumblr experienced a staggering resurgence, jumping from just 1.2 million to 15.7 million users, representing a massive 1161% year-on-year growth, according to a report by Comscore.

Dish TV addresses NSE, BSE penalisation over board strength non-compliance

Dish TV's board strength fell below the required level due to shareholders rejecting director appointments on December 12, 2024.

NSE and BSE issued notices on March 17, 2025, regarding Dish TV’s non-compliance with board and committee composition regulations. Responding on March 18, Dish TV said “non-compliance was beyond its control due to shareholder rejections and government approval requirements”.

From popcorn to petitions: Are pre-movie ads turning viewers into involuntary revenue streams?

As per MIB Guidelines, exceeding 10 minutes of advertisements breaches the Ministry’s stipulated norms. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

If a consumer is not given clear information about how long ads will last, or if the delay significantly affects their experience, it can be argued that the multiplex has engaged in misleading conduct, which is actionable under consumer forums.

Toy Boom: How playtime is powering a $3 billion industry

The toy imports have declined by 52%, while exports have surged by an impressive 239%.

Government initiatives like the Quality Control Order (QCO) and higher import tariffs have boosted local manufacturing, reducing imports by 52% and increasing exports by 239%. E-commerce and quick commerce are reshaping sales, while global giants remain strong competitors.

Global Ads Spotlight: Michael CeraVe’s ultimate skincare prank that stole the Super Bowl thunder

From fake news to Cera’s hilarious "proof" of his involvement, the campaign masterfully kept audiences hooked. (Images: Ogilvy)

A conspiracy, A skincare legend, And Super Bowl shenanigans—how CeraVe made its big, bold play? Read and watch in our Global Ads Spotlight column.

Delhi HC grants tax exemption to Indian Broadcasting & Digital Foundation

The Assessing Officer (AO) had denied IBDF’s claim under Sections 11 and 12 after the organization purchased shares in BARC worth ₹15 lakh and allocated ₹45 lakh as share application money.

The High Court also upheld IBDF’s argument that its role in the formation and promotion of BARC was neither voluntary nor discretionary but was mandated by the Central government’s policy, as supported by recommendations from both TRAI and the Standing Committee of Parliament.

F&B consumer complaints double in 2024, reaching 53,228: Ministry of Consumer Affairs

FSSAI analysed 170513 samples in 2024; Rs 77 crore penalty raised, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs revealed.

In 2024, the National Consumer Helpline received 53,228 consumer complaints (under food and beverages) as compared with 27,754 complaints in 2023 and 17,389 in 2022, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution notified the parliament on March 26.