Tech startup funding drops 17% in 2025 as winter deepens
Indian tech startup funding dropped 17% to $10.5B in 2025 as the sector’s funding crisis continues, squeezing young companies seeking investor backing.
Disney’s ‘Hoppers’ Rules UK Box Office Again
Disney’s ‘Hoppers’ stays at number one at UK-Ireland box office for a second week, while Universal’s ‘Reminders of Him’ debuts at number two.
French Drama ‘Laura’s Treatments’ Lands Global Deals After HBO Max Success
French drama ‘Laura’s Treatments’ finds new international buyers after HBO Max success, expanding European content globally.
India’s AI startups building homegrown language models
Indian startups are developing their own AI language models focused on local languages and business needs, moving beyond just using global platforms.
Bengaluru to get India’s first startup and tech museum by 2027
India’s first startup and tech museum will open in Bengaluru by 2027, cementing the city’s role as the nation’s innovation capital.
Meta acquires AI startup Manus, addresses China concerns
Meta acquires AI startup Manus but clarifies there’s no Chinese involvement in the deal as geopolitical scrutiny intensifies.
IIT Kanpur Launches Abhivyakti 2026 Deep-Tech Startup Showcase
IIT Kanpur to host Abhivyakti 2026, a major deep-tech startup showcase connecting innovators with serious investors.
Prime Video’s LOL Gets Podcast Spin-Off on Audible
Audible launches The Last Laugh podcast to accompany LOL: Last One Laughing Season 2 on Prime Video UK this March.
Jon Stewart Declares Ballet and Opera Winners in Timothée Chalamet Debate
Jon Stewart humorously declared ballet and opera the victors in a cultural debate sparked by Timothée Chalamet’s earlier comments about classical arts.
Oscars Held Inside a Shopping Mall, Jimmy Kimmel Reveals
Jimmy Kimmel reveals the Oscars are held inside a shopping mall, with stars walking past stores like Hot Topic on their way to the ceremony.
Hollywood Producer Who Made $9B Wants to Adapt Calvin & Hobbes
Hollywood’s biggest producer wants to turn the beloved Calvin & Hobbes comic into a film—here’s why Indian audiences should care.
Even A-List Stars Can’t Fix 2025’s Biggest Box Office Flops
Hollywood’s biggest stars couldn’t save 2025’s worst films. Box office flops prove that casting alone doesn’t guarantee success anymore.