
Platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Hotstar and Jio Cinema have gained acclaim for delivering Indian content—movies, series, and short films—that captivate audiences with thought-provoking themes, intricate narratives, and impactful messages.
This contrast between what succeeds in theatres and what resonates online reveals a fascinating trend. Indian audiences, when given access to meaningful stories in the comfort of their homes, demonstrate an increasing appreciation for quality cinema. However, at the box office, spectacle and grandeur still dominate, reflecting a collective affinity for visually extravagant experiences.
‘CTRL’: Reflecting the AI Age
One standout in this streaming revolution is the Netflix film CTRL, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane starring Ananya Panday. The movie examines the pervasive influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the growing risks to personal data privacy in a rapidly digitizing world.
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Tetro boosts circular economy with high-quality pre-loved iPhones
India's second-hand smartphone market is expanding rapidly, driven by rising prices in the primary market and a growing shift toward sustainability—a shift that reflects the evolving consumer mindset that prioritizes value-for-money, longevity, and environmental impact over purchasing brand-new.

Fitch Removes Adani Energy Solutions From Negative Watch
Fitch has removed Adani Energy Solutions from 'Rating Watch Negative' and affirmed its Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'BBB-'.

Mindspace REIT Ecorun: Advancing Mumbai's Green Future
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Fashion Show Will Not Help Kashmir
This is fundamentally separatist in nature and reminds one of the dark days when the extremists used similar arguments to burn down movie halls in the Valley.

Healthians Secures Top Spot in Times Health Survey Across Delhi NCR and Mumbai
In a significant milestone for the healthcare industry, Healthians has been crowned as the No. 1 diagnostics lab in Delhi NCR and Mumbai by the Times Health Survey - Diagnostic.
Price of Veg thali drops while non-veg surges: Report
The cost of a home-cooked vegetarian thali declined by 1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in February, while the price of a non-vegetarian thali increased by around 6 per cent, according to a report by Crisil.

Super Iron Foundry to raise up to Rs 68.05 cr via IPO opening March 11
Based Super Iron Foundry Ltd, a company specializing in manufacturing and exports of Manhole Covers & Sanitary Castings, is planning to raise up to Rs. 68.05 crore from its SME public issue.

e-Shram: 30.7 Crore Workers Registered, Over 53% Are Women
Over 30.68 crore unorganised workers have already registered on the e-Shram portal, with more than half of them being female (53.68 per cent), Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, in a written reply in Lok Sabha said on Monday.
Record Rice, Wheat, Maize Produced in 2024-2025, Estimates Centre
India has produced record rice, wheat, and maize in the 2024-25 kharif season, as per the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare’s second advance estimates of production of major crops.