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Ex-worker of Farhan Akhtar's firm booked for cheating CEO

MUMBAI, Dec. 26 -- A former accountant of actor Farhan Akhtar's film production company was booked on Wednesday for allegedly misappropriating funds meant for Goods and Services Tax (GST) payment of t... Read More


M&E content costs need moderation in 2026

MUMBAI, Dec. 26 -- Going into 2026, India's media and entertainment (M&E) industry will make greater use of Artificial Intelligence in production of films and shows, will be more careful with programm... Read More


Discoms chase thermal power as renewable energy awaits buyers

new delhi, Dec. 26 -- King Coal is tightening its grip as discoms flock to thermal power while cheaper green power waits for buyers, raising questions over India's ability to meet its energy transitio... Read More


India to take charge of UN-backed Kimberley Process on January 1

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- India will assume chairmanship of the UN-backed global forum Kimberley Process (KP) to prevent trade of conflict diamonds from January 1 for the third time, Union commerce and in... Read More


Costume designer says Akshaye Khanna shaped his Dhurandhar look

India, Dec. 26 -- A ctor Akshaye Khanna has been enjoying a fresh wave of acclaim for his chilling turn as the ruthless Rehman Dakait in filmmaker Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar. Now, the film's costume des... Read More


Controversy as a mirror: What 2025 argued about

India, Dec. 26 -- The 2025 Asia Cup final, played on September 28 in Dubai, saw India beat Pakistan, but the final also drew attention for off-field developments. Throughout the tournament, the two te... Read More


Dharma denies plagiarism claim by author over Homebound

India, Dec. 26 -- D harma Productions has denied author and journalist Puja Changoiwala's allegation that its film Homebound directed by Neeraj Ghaywan plagiarises her 2021 novel of the same name, cal... Read More


There is no place like India: Max Amini

India, Dec. 26 -- Iranian-American comedian-actor Max Amini's recent visit to India turned into a deeply moving journey that went far beyond packed auditoriums and laughter-filled performances. For Ma... Read More


What's the need for so many people? Nawaz on Bollywood entourages

India, Dec. 26 -- N awazuddin Siddiqui has never been one to follow industry conventions - whether in the roles he chooses or the opinions he shares. Weighing in on the ongoing entourage debate, the a... Read More


NYC's incoming first lady Rama Duwaji pushes back against being defined only as 'Zohran Mamdani's wife'

India, Dec. 26 -- S yrian-American artist Rama Duwaji, who is set to become New York City's next first lady, has said she intends to maintain her individual identity and continue working as an illustr... Read More