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Beyond music and podcasts, audio series strike a chord with young listeners

New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- India's audio streaming industry, long hobbled by thin subscription bases and non-exclusive music catalogues, may have finally found its breakout format. Platforms like Pocket ... Read More


ASCI to focus on kids, education around dark patterns

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- India's advertising industry's self-regulator plans to educate children about dark patterns or strategies used by online retailers to trick users into making unwanted purchases.... Read More


Action-hero flicks are unravelling. Should Bollywood move on?

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- Monster budgets, towering stars, breath-taking action-Bollywood crafted a formula for sure-fire success in the days since the pandemic, churning out a series of blockbusters. Ho... Read More


Film studios now want to own their music-and step up the IP game

New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- Film production houses that once sold music rights to labels are now rethinking the strategy. Instead of a one-time upfront fee, studios see music as an intellectual property (I... Read More


Streaming to gaming - that's how OTTs want to keep viewers hooked

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- Video streaming platforms are increasingly experimenting with gaming by building their own solutions or partnering with gaming companies to boost user engagement and time spent ... Read More


Media, entertainment companies turn to AI to spot copyright infringement

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- Even as AI-generated content threatens to eat into the revenues of original entertainment works, industry experts believe AI tools can also help spot copyright infringement and ... Read More


GST tax cuts spark optimism in advertising and media sectors amid global challenges

New Delhi, Sept. 14 -- The latest tax rejig announced by the GST (Goods and Services Tax) Council has sparked optimism across the advertising and media ecosystem. While core ad rates remain unchanged... Read More


Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films wants to tell stories rooted in India

New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- Dinesh Vijan refers to music as therapy. On a 16-hour flight, the producer of hits such as Stree 2 and Chhaava would rather listen to songs than stay glued to a screen. It could... Read More


The Beat Report | How actors' vanity vans could be killing India's movie business, slowly

New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- In The Beat Report, Mint's journalists bring you unique perspectives on their beats, breaking down new trends and developments, and sharing behind-the-scenes stories from their ... Read More


Cinemas bring back restored classics but box office draw remains elusive

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Interest in film restoration is gaining momentum, but its commercial impact remains uncertain. In recent months, a number of re-releases, from Guru Dutt's iconic films to Rekha'... Read More