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Authorship vs ownership: Why composer Ilaiyaaraja's case underscores a key tension in Indian music

New Delhi, March 16 -- The Delhi High Court's interim order in favour of Saregama India Ltd has reignited a debate over who truly owns a song. The order restraining music composer Ilaiyaraaja from exp... और पढ़ें


West Asia conflict could dent overseas box office for Indian films

New Delhi, March 15 -- As tensions in the West Asia war escalate, the fallout could reach an unlikely corner of the global economy: Indian cinema's overseas box office. The US-Israel-Iran conflict sin... और पढ़ें


West Asia war may claim an unlikely casualty - Indian films' run overseas

New Delhi, March 15 -- As tensions in the West Asia war escalate, the fallout could reach an unlikely corner of the global economy: Indian cinema's overseas box office. The US-Israel-Iran conflict sin... और पढ़ें


Why most Indian actors struggle to crack Hollywood game

New Delhi, March 12 -- As actor-director Farhan Akhtar prepares for his debut in Sam Mendes' upcoming four-part biopic on The Beatles, the move underscores a long-standing reality: the Hollywood game ... और पढ़ें


Theatres empty as Ramzan, exams, sports wreak havoc

New Delhi, March 11 -- The Ramzan period, coupled with school and college examinations and the T20 World Cup, has hit the movie business hard with no new or high-profile releases for several weeks. W... और पढ़ें


From 'Stranger Things' to UEFA: India's courts arm content owners with 'dynamic' protection against online piracy

New Delhi, March 10 -- India's courts are keeping up with the times in their efforts to curb online piracy of films and television shows by issuing dynamic plus injunctions that are effective even for... और पढ़ें


The OTT paradox: More shows than ever, but fewer real hits

New Delhi, March 9 -- NEW DELHI: The Indian video streaming industry is increasingly polarized. Only three of the top 50 originals released in 2025 crossed 25 million viewers, according to media consu... और पढ़ें


Are actors obligated to promote their films? Why marketing is now written into contracts

NEW DELHI, March 8 -- As theatrical films compete with OTT (over-the-top) content and other entertainment options for audience attention, promotional campaigns have become a central part of a film's r... और पढ़ें


OTT platforms turn free hits into paywalled shows to boost subscribers

New Delhi, March 5 -- Subscription-based OTT platforms such as Netflix are buying the streaming rights of popular shows that were earlier available for free, and moving them behind the paywall to conv... और पढ़ें


Token release: Why small films with near-zero collections are flooding theatres

New Delhi, March 4 -- The past few weeks have seen a horde of releases flood cinemas with limited showcasing and negligible marketing and promotions, translating into nearly zero footfall and box offi... और पढ़ें