Gautham Vasudev Menon says ‘nobody’ in the film industry is supportive in time of need: ‘I sound cynical but it’s true’

Jan 13, 2025 06:17 AM IST In a recent interview, filmmaker-actor Gautham Vasudev Menon spoke of the challenges he faced in the film industry.  Gautham Vasudev Menon’s struggles with releasing his Vikram-starrer Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam is the stuff of lore. In a recent interview with Madan Gowri, the filmmaker-actor was candid […]

Economy

LIC outpaces industry and private insurers in 2024 new business premium growth

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the nation’s largest life insurer, reaffirmed its leadership in 2024 by outpacing both the industry average and private insurers in new business premium (NBP) growth. Data from the Life Insurance Council shows that LIC recorded a 14.64 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in NBP, surpassing the insurance industry’s 14.41 percent […]

Nithya Menen calls film industry ‘inhumane’; recollects Mysskin being sensitive to period pain

Jan 11, 2025 08:22 PM IST In a recent interview, Nithya Menen spoke about how people in the film industry are expected to work through sickness and period pain. Nithya Menen is currently promoting her upcoming Tamil film Kadhalikka Neramillai. In a recent promotional interview with Cinema Vikatan, Nithya spoke about how the film industry […]

Economy

LIC outpaces industry and private insurers in 2024 new business premium growth

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the nation’s largest life insurer, reaffirmed its leadership in 2024 by outpacing both the industry average and private insurers in new business premium (NBP) growth. Data from the Life Insurance Council shows that LIC recorded a 14.64 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in NBP, surpassing the insurance industry’s 14.41 percent […]

Industry calls for easier FDI rules to boost flows

NEW DELHI: Industry and law firms have suggested an increase in FDI cap for R&D and security agencies, liberalising regulations for agriculture and plantations and streamlining rules for flow of investments from China to make the overall regime more attractive.The issues were flagged during a consultation by the department for promotion of industry and internal […]

Industry in mad rush to make expensive movies, should relook at why ‘Satya’ became a hit: RGV | Bollywood

New Delhi, Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma on Thursday said his 1998 movie “Satya” was made with “honest instincts” and not by clever design, something that should serve as a lesson for the film industry that is in a “mad rush” to come out with big-budget and star-driven projects. Industry in mad rush to make expensive […]

Economy

NRAI seeks industry status, restoration of input tax credit for restaurant sector

The Restaurant sector is seeking industry status and restoration of input tax credit from the government. In a letter written to the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has sought certain policy and budgetary support to fuel the growth of the industry including simplified licensing regime and targeted subsidy scheme. […]

Wheelchair accessibility at concerts: A missing piece in India’s live music industry

Packed grounds, roaring crowds, and throbbing music. What fun! For large swathes of fans, live music concerts are occasions to let loose and enjoy a night of magic. Except for wheelchair users. What should be an exciting night quickly turns into a nightmare as we face one barrier after another.(istockphoto) Attending concerts in Delhi, where […]

South Korea beauty industry surpasses $10 billion milestone riding the Hallyu wave

South Korea, renowned global leader in the cosmetics and plastic surgery sector, achieved a significant milestone in its K-beauty industry with exports surpassing the $10 billion mark in 2024, according to the government data released on Monday.Yonhap news agency reported that as per the ministry of food and drug safety, the total value of South […]

Economy

India’s ‘build now, decarbonise later’ approach to achieving a net-zero steel industry will backfire in the long run: GEM report

India’s ‘build now, decarbonise later’ approach to achieving a net-zero steel industry will backfire in the long run, according to new findings of Global Energy Monitor (GEM). Khadeeja Henna, Heavy Industry researcher at GEM, who has worked on the report told businessline that the 2024 roadmap and action plan for greening the steel sector is […]