IndiGo's mass flight cancellations stranded passengers, spiked fares, and revealed regulatory weakness. This editorial calls for antitrust action, market reforms, and a push for a domestic aircraft program to break the Airbus-Boeing duopoly.
WPP Media forecasts global ad revenue to reach $1.14 trillion in 2025, up from 6% to 8.8% growth, fueled by AI and resilient tariff strategies. Retail media to overtake TV ads.
A new report reveals India's audio social media surge is driven by Tier 2-4 cities, with 95% of new users from non-metros. Discover the shift towards private, voice-led conversations.
The UAE's Bridge Summit united global media leaders to tackle misinformation & AI's impact. Discover how the future of news is being shaped in Dubai. Read more!
Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty calls for government guidelines to shield children from being turned into online content, highlighting risks to privacy and mental well-being. Join the crucial conversation.
Former US President Joe Biden mispronounced 'America' as 'Amerigotit' at an LGBTQ+ rights forum. He criticised Trump, urged resilience, and received an award, amid ongoing scrutiny of his health and age. Read more.
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched RT India in New Delhi. Five media MoUs were signed between Prasar Bharati and Russian firms to create alternative platforms. Read more.
Maharashtra's State Election Commission is pushing to amend ZP election rules to remove court appeals that delay polls. This aims to prevent disruptions like those seen in recent municipal elections.
Netflix stuns Hollywood with a $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery's TV, film, and streaming assets, gaining control of Harry Potter, DC, and HBO Max. Discover what this means for the future of entertainment.
Netflix acquires Warner Bros Discovery's studios for $72 billion, gaining iconic franchises like Harry Potter and Game of Thrones. The deal reshapes streaming wars but faces antitrust scrutiny. Read more.
Oprah Winfrey endorses Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s, calling it a life-changing move. The law, effective Dec 10, aims to protect youth from harmful content. Will the US follow?
Netflix agrees to acquire Warner Bros Discovery's studios and streaming unit for $72 billion, a deal set to reshape Hollywood but likely to face intense antitrust scrutiny. Get the full details.
Netflix outbids Paramount and Comcast to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's studios and franchises like Harry Potter and DC. The deal faces major regulatory scrutiny. Read more.
As Meta starts enforcing Australia's social media ban for under-16s, the world watches. Can age-faking and VPNs defeat the shield? Read the analysis.
India's entertainment and media industry is projected to surge from $32.2B in 2024 to $47.2B by 2029, fueled by digital adoption and a young population. Discover the key drivers and segment-wise growth.
YouTube will comply with Australia's new social media law, banning users under 16 from signing in. Full account access will be lost, impacting creators and parental controls. Read details.
Australia imposes a landmark ban on under-16s using major social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube from December 10. Learn about the fines, platform responses, and the government's 'purgatory' rationale.
US President Donald Trump appeared to shut his eyes multiple times during a lengthy Cabinet meeting, sparking fresh scrutiny over his stamina at age 79. Read the full details here.
BOE and BIS warn of financial stability risks from hedge funds' high leverage in repo markets. New rules on minimum haircuts could cap profitability. Read the full analysis.
Janhvi Kapoor criticizes media and social media for derailing human morality, citing painful speculations around her mother Sridevi's death. Read her powerful statement.
Janhvi Kapoor opens up about the traumatic media coverage of her mother Sridevi's death, calling it voyeuristic and insensitive. She reveals how personal grief became public spectacle. Read her powerful statement.
Australia's new social media ban for under-16s ignites global debate on safety vs. freedom. Experts weigh in on impacts, enforcement challenges, and what it means for India's youth.
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have launched unprecedented scrutiny of mosques and madrassas, demanding financial records and student lists. Discover the implications of this security measure.
The White House launches a 'media offenders' page listing news outlets it accuses of misinformation. Get the full story on this escalating media conflict.
Ariana Grande reshared a powerful message addressing body-shaming critics. The singer opened up about the toll of public scrutiny and her journey to self-acceptance. Read her inspiring story.
Heated social media debate erupts over media's age coverage of Biden vs Trump. Former White House official Neera Tanden joins journalists in discussing perceived bias. Read the full story.
X's new location transparency feature has ignited political controversy in India. Learn how this impacts political discourse and what it means for users.
X's new location transparency feature has ignited political controversy in India. Learn how this tool aimed at authenticity became a political battleground.
Mental health experts reveal how blind social media admiration creates unrealistic expectations and psychological harm. Learn to identify healthy online interactions.
The intense public scrutiny of Usha Vance, JD Vance's Indian-American wife, reveals a disturbing pattern of dehumanization and racial caricatures in American political discourse.