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Mint Explainer: Can you trademark a military operation? The law behind 'Operation Sindoor' dispute

New Delhi, July 1 -- From 'Pulwama' to 'Covid-19', and now 'Operation Sindoor', India's trademark registry has repeatedly seen a rush of applications to commercialise national events, military operati... Read More


Never mind the movie - just get the popcorn! That's the latest audience trend at the cinema

New Delhi, June 30 -- Step into a multiplex these days and it would seem that the people have come there more for the popcorn and the fizzy drinks than to watch a movie. The F&B (food and beverage) b... Read More


Warner Bros Discovery restructuring may back India OTT plans-but faces challenges

New Delhi, June 23 -- Warner Bros Discovery's decision to split its streaming and studio business from its traditional TV networks may give a fresh push to its digital plans in India-but growing in th... Read More


Sharmila Tagore, Raakhee draw Bengali viewers in with family films, defying local trends

New Delhi, June 19 -- West Bengal's theatrical business has received a boost lately after going back to doing what it does best: family films. This is while films in most other languages have put up a... Read More


Online games and self-publishing platforms: movie producers tap new avenues for fresh plotlines

New Delhi, June 18 -- With few movie or show titles finding favour either in cinemas or on streaming platforms, producers and studios are tapping new avenues such as online games and other digital pla... Read More


Digital-only users surge as connected TVs add 35 million viewers in India

New Delhi, June 17 -- While linear television continues to command strong reach across India, the rise of digital-only users and connected TVs (CTV), which added 35 million new viewers in the first qu... Read More


Few winners, many misses in Bollywood's lopsided H1 recovery story

New Delhi, June 17 -- Costly multiplex tickets and refreshments and release of only a handful of tentpole movies continue to hurt Bollywood business, with the first half of calendar 2025 expected to s... Read More


Zee promoters to raise stake via Rs.2,237 crore preferential issue

New Delhi, June 16 -- The promoters of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd are set to increase their stake in the company to 18.39% through a preferential allotment of fully convertible warrants worth R... Read More


SC ruling clears way for dual tax on broadcasters-consumers may pay the price

New Delhi, June 16 -- A recent Supreme Court ruling allowing both central and state governments to impose separate taxes on direct-to-home and cable TV services has rattled India's broadcast sector, a... Read More


Indian film stars' political ambitions can dim box office allure, experts warn

New Delhi, June 12 -- Film stars with political ambitions often leverage their popular on-screen personas to launch political careers. While this can provide a powerful launchpad, it often comes with ... Read More