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Smartwatches are helping this Indian city survive deadly heat
It’s a little past 10 a.m. and the heat is already blazing on the outskirts of the Western Indian city of Ahmedabad. Sapnaben Chunara, a…
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Indian Content Veterans Unite to Form Madlab Alpha, Target ‘Bold’ Storytelling (EXCLUSIVE)
A trio of Indian content heavyweights are placing a high-stakes bet on experimental storytelling with Madlab Alpha, a new studio venture…
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Team Trump jumps into Indian mascot battle by investigating New York's ban
The New York Board of Education sought to eliminate "culturally abusive" stereotypes by nixing American Indian mascots in schools, but as…
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Samsung to invest US$117 million in southern Indian facility
South Korea’s Samsung Electronics will invest US$117.09 million in its facility in southern India, a minister said on Friday (Apr 25),…
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Indian banks hit record as new RBI liquidity rules boost outlook
The rally – led by private lenders – reflects growing investor confidence that the sector’s credit growth is recovering from last year’s…
Culture
Indian Studio Yash Raj Films’ Mohit Suri Romance Sets Title (EXCLUSIVE)
Bollywood juggernaut Yash Raj Films (YRF) has officially christened its much-anticipated collaboration with romance maestro Mohit Suri as…
Fashion
Alamelu, an Indian Luxury Ready-to-wear Collection Looks to Make Inroads in U.S.
Alamelu, a new Indian luxury ready-to-wear house, is looking to make inroads into the U.S. Launched in Bangalore, India in 2024, the brand…
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‘Naruto’ Franchise Lands Theatrical Deal for Indian Market Rollout (EXCLUSIVE)
Anime fans across India are in for a treat as Reliance Entertainment has inked a deal with Japan’s TV Tokyo and Happening 365 to bring the…
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Warner Bros. Discovery Bets Big on Homegrown Heroes for Indian Kids Market: ‘We’re Looking for Stories That Resonate Across South Asia’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Move over Bollywood, India’s animated heroes are taking center stage. Warner Bros. Discovery is significantly ramping up its kids…
Culture
‘A Nice Indian Boy’: Why Levantine Films Believes the Queer Indie Rom-Com Has the Potential to Pop in Theaters
Levantine Films is betting on the queer rom-com “A Nice Indian Boy” with a theatrical release — a show of confidence in an era where…
Culture
Manoj Kumar, Indian Actor-Director Known for Patriotic and Social Themes, Dies at 87
Manoj Kumar, the Indian actor-filmmaker best known for infusing the country with a brand of fervent nationalism through films like “Upkar”…
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How Indian Streaming Platform JioHotstar Raced to 100 Million Subscribers and What’s Next: ‘We’ve Gotten to a Place Where No One Has Gone Before,’ CEO Says
India’s JioStar has achieved what few streaming platforms have managed globally, doubling its subscriber base to 100 million just six…
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Vivienne Westwood Shows Indian Textile-based Collection at Iconic Gateway of India
MUMBAI, India— The first fashion show in India by British brand Vivienne Westwood on Tuesday was a study in beloved Indian fabrics like…
Business
Saudi Aramco looks to invest in Indian refineries
Saudi Aramco is in talks to invest in two planned refineries in India as the world’s top oil exporter looks for a stable outlet for its…
Culture
The Quintessentially American Story of Indian Pizza
In 2021, Avish Naran had an epiphany. After graduating from culinary school, in Napa, he’d been cycling through the kitchens of high-end…
Business
Exposing an Indian pharma firm fuelling West Africa's opioid crisis
BBC Eye Investigations BBC World Service An Indian pharmaceutical company is manufacturing unlicensed, highly addictive opioids and…
Culture
Venkatesh’s ‘Sankranthiki Vasthunam’ Powers Indian Box Office to $116 Million in January
FESTIVAL FORTUNES India’s 2025 box office kicked off in high gear, powered by a Sankranthi holiday-fueled Telugu-language onslaught that…
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Temasek-backed Indian meat seller seeks US$2 billion IPO valuation
LICIOUS, a Temasek Holdings-backed online seller of meat and seafood in India, is seeking to become profitable as it prepares to list in…
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Prudential mulls listing of its Indian joint venture ICICI Prudential Asset Management
BRITISH insurer Prudential is evaluating a potential listing of its Indian joint venture, ICICI Prudential Asset Management, which will…
Business
Indian central bank’s surprise, outsized intervention eases bearish bias on rupee
THE Indian central bank’s unexpected and decisive intervention in the foreign exchange markets over the past two days, worth as much as…
Culture
Indian Crime Thriller ‘Suzhal – The Vortex’ Sets Season 2 Return on Prime Video (EXCLUSIVE)
Prime Video India is diving back into the mysterious world of Kaalipattanam with “Suzhal – The Vortex” Season 2. The sophomore season of…
Business
Video of tyre-slashing Indian tutor sparks anti-Muslim misinformation
Muslims are regularly targeted by misinformation spread online in Hindu-majority India. In the latest case, footage made the rounds on…
Business
Clipped video shared to falsely claim opposition leader 'insulted author of Indian constitution'
As an Indian minister was criticised for his "disrespectful" remarks on Bhimrao Ambedkar -- one of the architects of India's constitution…
Fashion
Indian photojournalist chronicles J&K's evolution in new book, "Reimagining Jammu and Kashmir"
Renowned Indian photojournalist Ashish Sharma has unveiled his new book, Reimagining Jammu and Kashmir, a captivating visual exploration…