Calling the decline in OTT originals a result of market correction and consolidation, Pratap Jain, founder and CEO, Chana Jor OTT, said that after a phase of aggressive commissioning during 2020-2023, platforms are now prioritizing profitability over expansion. The focus has shifted from scale to sustainability. “Platform mergers and strategic realignments have also played a…
Oil markets are gearing up for a likely supply shock after the US and Israel strikes on Iran already shot up oil prices sharply amid fears that the Strait of Hormuz might be closed for weeks, disrupting global flows. Brent crude prices jumped 9% to $79.42 a barrel, while US crude climbed 8.6% to $72.61…
The retaliatory attacks on Saturday have left property developers in the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) booming real estate market, including Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), in shock, as the West Asian conflict escalated.Dubai, UAE’s crown jewel and a real estate investor’s safe haven, will face near-term impacts across property sales and transactions, investments, and…
“If the artist is known for just one Bollywood-linked hit, sustaining ticket sales for repeat tours becomes difficult. India today hosts more international acts than ever before. The novelty factor has reduced. If they don’t engage meaningfully with Indian audiences via collaborations, Hindi shoutouts, local influences, they struggle beyond the initial hype,” said VG Jairam,…
Experts warn of sustained disruption, higher operating costs, and reduced cargo capacity due to the US-Iran war. Source link
“In some regions, excessive fertilizer use has even reduced yields due to soil degradation. It’s a waste of government money, and so this is not that there isn’t enough money, but it’s about thinking differently how to spend existing money. So, that’s why we’re having dialogues with many countries around the world on their agricultural…
Revenue-sharing structures vary across companies. Homeowners in some cases have the option of appointing their own caretaking staff, trained by the platform. Or they can opt for a fully managed model. For instance, StayVista and SaffronStays allow homeowners to appoint their own staff, while Lohono, Elivaas and Staymaster recruit their own in-villa staff. “We take…
Harvard Medical School has partnered with AIIMS, Delhi to launch India’s first face transplant program. This initiative provides advanced training for surgeons, aiming to restore identity and functionality for patients with severe facial disfigurement like acid attack victims. Source link
Bank holidays next week: Banks across India will be closed on four days next week, for Holi, Holika Dahan, Dol Jatra, Dhuleti, Dhulandi, Attukal Pongala, Yaosang and Sunday weekend holiday, from 2 to 8 March, next week. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has listed a total of 18 holidays during the month for all…
Nine banks accounted for about 57% of chargebacks raised during April-September 2025. Two banks, Yes Bank and Axis Bank, accounted for about a quarter of the total chargebacks raised—15% and 12%, respectively. UPI volumes flowing through them was also a factor. According to data from the National Payments Corporation of India, Yes Bank accounted for…