India’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’ exits Oscars race as shortlists are announced

At the box office, ‘Laapataa Ladies’ accumulated a respectable ₹20.58 crore in India over its 13-week theatrical run. With an additional ₹2.75 crore from overseas markets, the film’s worldwide gross reached ₹27.06 crore against a reported production budget of around ₹5 crore.

Kiran Rao’s directorial debut, backed by Aamir Khan Productions, fails to make the cut for the 97th Academy Awards’ International Feature Film shortlist despite strong domestic performance and international campaigning.

BSC founder Shantanu Deshpande raises alarm on rapid food delivery and unhealthy eating habits

The post, which swiftly gained attention, critiques the industry's shift toward ultra-convenient but nutritionally poor offerings, some of which promise "cook time 2 min, delivery time 8 min." (Image source: YouTube)

The founder of Bombay Shaving Company’s social media post sparks debate over ultra-processed foods, quick-delivery meals, and the future of nutrition in India.

Antitrust actions against major tech firms: A global overview

The Antitrust laws trace their origins to the U.S. Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890. This landmark legislation prohibited business practices that restrained trade and outlawed attempts to establish monopolies.

From Google’s search monopoly to Meta’s acquisitions, authorities worldwide are stepping up efforts to combat monopolistic practices and ensure fair competition in the tech sector. Here’s a roundup of the top antitrust lawsuits against the big tech.

Shorts falling short?: YouTube plays catch-up with ad blitz for its short video feature

An analyst in the IoT space added, “The premiumization trend in the country has reduced the effectiveness of ‘spray and pray’ advertising on digital formats.

YouTube is playing catch-up with an aggressive ad blitz for Shorts, targeting brands. Will it be able to reel in advertisers? Big tech companies are also facing competition from homegrown Short Format Video (SFV) platforms taking away brands’ attention and budgets.