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20 Oct

Jon Stewart extends his The Daily Show contract through 2028

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20: In television, a contract extension is usually a reason to celebrate. When the person signing it makes a living mocking politicians, billionaires, and powerful institutions, however, the paperwork can become a story of its own. Jon Stewart will continue hosting The Daily Show every Monday through December 2028, while remaining an executive producer. The announcement, made by Skydance Television on October 19, extends his tenure through the next U.S. presidential election and its aftermath. The programme’s news team will continue sharing hosting duties from Tuesday through Thursday. The renewal is a vote of confidence in…

20 Oct

Apsara Rani Breaks Her Glamorous Image with a Challenging Role in Bollywood Debut Lohitaksha

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The actress, known for her glamorous roles in South cinema, will be seen in a refreshing new avatar opposite Siddhant Issar in Bhupindarra’s psychological thriller. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20: Actress Apsara Rani, who has made her mark in the Odia film industry and appeared in Telugu and Tamil films, is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Lohitaksha. Written, directed and produced by Bhupindarra, the upcoming Hindi psychological thriller will showcase the actress in a completely different avatar from her glamorous roles, including her appearance in Ram Gopal Varma’s Thriller. In Lohitaksha, Apsara plays a cute, bubbly, culturally…

20 Oct

Hollywood’s $110 Billion Merger Has One Big Test: The Audience

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20: Hollywood has spent years persuading viewers to subscribe to more streaming platforms. Now, one of its biggest corporate combinations is attempting to make that fragmented entertainment landscape more manageable—while building a business large enough to compete with Netflix, Disney and the technology companies reshaping television. On October 6, 2026, Paramount completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in a transaction valued at $110 billion in enterprise value. The combined company adopted the name Skydance Corporation, bringing together Paramount and Warner Bros. film studios, HBO, Paramount+, CBS, CNN, and an extensive collection of television networks, sports…

20 Oct

The Legend of Hanuman Season 7: Why Mythology Continues to Find an OTT Audience

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New Delhi [India], October 20: Indian mythology isn’t fading out it’s just finding new ways to reach people. Animated shows have jumped in as one of the main vehicles for this, and The Legend of Hanuman is proof. The show returns for its seventh season on October 23, 2026, streaming only on JioHotstar, right when the plot is heating up as the battle for Lanka reaches its peak. The series takes classic stories from the Ramayana and gives them an animated spin. Familiar faces, age-old adventures, but wrapped in a style that fits perfectly with how we watch content now—on…

20 Oct

Bollywood Is Rethinking Diwali: One Big Hit Or Several Smaller Wins?

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20: For years, Diwali was the sort of date Bollywood treated like prime real estate. Get a major film into theatres, attach a recognisable star, add a festive marketing campaign, and hope audiences arrive with family, friends, and a generous appetite for popcorn. The only problem? Everyone else had the same brilliant idea. In 2026, Hindi cinema is taking a more measured approach. Rather than crowding the main Diwali window with several expensive releases, producers are spreading films across November and December. The strategy is shifting from winning one weekend to protecting a film’s entire theatrical…

20 Oct

Netflix’s Next Battle Is For Attention, Not Just Subscribers

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 11: Netflix is approaching its third-quarter earnings report with a problem that no amount of expensive cinematography can solve on its own: getting people to spend more of their limited free time on the platform. The streaming giant still has global reach, recognisable franchises and a growing catalogue of live events. Yet its challenge is changing. Viewers are not choosing between Netflix and another subscription service alone. They are choosing between a three-hour drama, a YouTube creator’s latest upload, short-form videos, livestreams and the endlessly available entertainment on their phones. In this contest, Netflix is not…

17 Oct

Can Raasra Entertainment Change Bhojpuri Cinema in 2027? South Indian Production House Plans 5 Films and New Talent Opportunities

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New Delhi [India], October 16: A whole new era may come into play for the Bhojpuri film industry in 2027. Raasra Entertainment has announced that they have a plan of entering into the film industry, having made their mark in the South Indian film industry. It is claimed by the production house that they are going to give something new to Bhojpuri filmmaking. The announcement is showing some new stories and unique filmmaking as part of their strategy. This move may get the attention of the audience who would like to see some new movies. Raasra Entertainment claims that its…

16 Oct

RUHBARU Debuts with The Orchestral Qawwali Project, Bringing Its Globally Acclaimed Musical Experience to India This December

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New Delhi [India], October 16: Ruhbaru, a new premium cultural IP created to bring audiences closer to distinctive artists, music and live experiences, will make its debut with Chapter One: The Orchestral Qawwali Project (OQP) this December. Produced by BAE (Before Anyone Else), the experience-first live entertainment platform from ABP Network, and creatively produced by Cultural (Mis)fits, the four-city India tour will bring internationally acclaimed composer Rushil Ranjan and vocalist Abi Sampa home for the first time. India is about to experience qawwali in a way it has never heard before. Dates: 5 December 2026 – Yashobhoomi, Delhi 6 December…

15 Oct

Four Nights of Garba and Dandiya: Rotary Club Delhi Akshar Announces Navratri Celebration in East Delhi

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New Delhi [India], October 14: Celebrating the vibrancy of Navratri and the spirit of community participation, Rotary Club Delhi Akshar will host Gujarati Garba & Dandiya Nights 2026 from October 16 to 19 at Aureate Banquet Hall, Yamuna Sports Complex, East Delhi. The four-evening celebration will run from 8 pm to 12 midnight, offering attendees an opportunity to experience Gujarati folk dance traditions and festive music in a dedicated celebration space. Guided by the theme “Dance, Connect, Give Back,” the event seeks to bring people together through cultural festivities while reinforcing the value of community service. Organised as part of…

14 Oct

Sundeep Bhutoria Brings Bengal’s Mahalaya to the Nation in Hindi – Mahishasur Mardini ki Gatha

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Culturist Sundeep Bhutoria, with Shubha Mudgal, Sourendra, and Soumyojit, teamed up to release Mahalaya – Mahishasur Mardini ki Gatha – in Hindi for the first time Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 14: On the occasion of Mahalaya, cultural enthusiast Sundeep Bhutoria has lent his voice to the narration of Mahishasura Mardini Ki Gatha, the saga of Goddess Durga’s triumph over the demon Mahishasura, presented for the first time in Hindi. Released as Mahalaya: The Story of Durga, the production pairs Bhutoria’s narration with songs by the eminent vocalist Shubha Mudgal and is now streaming on the Sourendro–Soumyojit YouTube channel who…