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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. From educational toys to healthy snacks, consumer brands are tapping into a fast-growing opportunity in children’s products, driven by modern parents’ willingness to invest in high-quality, safe, and innovative offerings. Brands such as Peak XV-backed toy maker Skillmatics, kids apparel-focused Includ, and entertainment firm Green Gold have seen their businesses grow due to interest in a fairly underserved category, the founders told Mint. Skillmatics’ global revenue touched nearly ₹500 crore in 2024 while its India business doubled in the same period compared to the previous year, its founder and chief executive Dhvanil Sheth said.

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has dismissed a plea to stay the insolvency proceedings against debt-ridden thermal power producer Indrajit Power. The appellate tribunal said «no error has been committed» by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), while admitting the plea to initiate insolvency proceedings against the Maharashtra-based company on February 1, 2024, filed by Yes Bank. The said order passed by the Mumbai bench of NCLT was challenged by Rajiv Munjal, a director from the suspended board of Indrajit Power, before the NCLAT. However, NCLAT upheld the NCLT order observing that it admitted the insolvency plea after finding debt and default which is not even questioned in the appeal filed by the suspended board.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. How do you get blood out of white keds? The question that came frequently to my mind while watching the new season of Squid Game on Netflix, where players routinely walk on the remains of vanquished players, rubber soles squelching against blood and hardwood. How do their white shoes stay spotless? Or are the players simply given a fresh batch of canvas sneakers before each game? This is not implausible, given how the satire—where debt-ridden contestants put lives on the line in the vain hope of earning millions—seems to be budgeted, but I didn’t think about cleaning canvas at all in season 1.

Shark Tank India has returned for its fourth season on Sony Entertainment Television. The Indian version of the popular American show is also available for streaming on SonyLIV and OTTplay Premium. The format remains the same, where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of investors, hoping to secure funding. In the latest episode, Kiran Shah, an entrepreneur, presented his no-sugar ice cream brand, Go Zero, and sought a Rs 1 crore investment in exchange for equity. Entrepreneur Kiran Shah introduced his no-sugar ice cream brand, Go Zero, to the Sharks. Shah asked for a Rs 1 crore investment in his business. Go Zero has gained significant popularity with its unique products over the last 50 years, and the parent brand, Apsara Ice Creams, is well-known as one of the leading ice cream chains in Mumbai. Seeing a growing demand for zero-sugar products, Kiran and his team decided to expand their business, leading them to pitch the new venture on Shark Tank India. Kiran valued his ice cream business at Rs 100 crore and asked for Rs 1 crore in exchange for 1 per cent equity. With his pitch, he managed to capture the interest of all the Sharks, including Anupam Mittal, who is lactose intolerant. Kiran shared his goal of generating Rs 33 crore in revenue within the year, showcasing his ambitious vision for the brand's growth.

Tiku Talsania, 70, suffered a severe heart attack on Friday, January 10, and is currently undergoing treatment at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. A stalwart of Indian cinema and television, Talsania has carved a niche for himself with his impeccable comic timing and memorable roles. He rose to prominence through classic Bollywood comedies such as Andaz Apna Apna, Ishq, Jodi No. 1, and Partner. His versatility as an actor also led to performances alongside industry giants, including Shah Rukh Khan in the critically acclaimed Devdas. Beyond films, Tiku Talsania made significant contributions to Indian television, appearing in popular shows like Sajan Re Phir Jhoot Mat Bolo, Yeh Chanda Kanoon Hai, Ek Se Badhkar Ek, and Zamana Badal Gaya Hai. His performances in these serials further established him as a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, adored by audiences for his humor and charisma.

A-list celebrities like John Goodman, Anthony Hopkins, and Billy Crystal have had their homes in the Pacific Palisades destroyed by fire. The toll on the entertainment industry grew as firefighters battled in vain Wednesday to stop the spread of a raging fire that destroyed the Pacific Palisades. Billy Crystal, Anna Faris, John Goodman, Anthony Hopkins, Eugene Levy, and Miles Teller were among the more than six celebrities who lost their homes in the community perched above the Pacific Ocean as a result of the Santa Ana wind-fueled fire by the afternoon, according to social media posts and Page Six reporting.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bengaluru: “Congratulations, you got a free chat!" says the message on the screen after this writer signs up with Astrotalk, an astrology app. Above the text is an illustration of a bright yellow circular platform on which people in colourful western attire are perched, engrossed in their handsets and laptops.

ICEA)'s TruthTell Hackathon is a collaborative initiative with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting catering to real time misinformation detection in live broadcasts. It aims to bring together top talent in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing to develop real-time tools for detecting and flagging misinformation.

Lucy Liu went viral and swept the internet. With more than two million views, the post, which shows Liu in her best years in the late 1990s, has inspired admiration for the legendary actress.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. At a time when few films have been able to make a splash at the box office, making producers cagey about taking new projects to the floors, a string of unlikely partnerships have taken shape recently between mainstream film studios and independent digital content houses to spice up their entertainment offerings.

Jio Star, the newly formed entity resulting from the merger of Star India and Viacom18, has filed its broadcast tariff, positioning itself as the premium broadcaster in the industry.

Elon Musk Saturday announced plans to update to the algorithm of X (formerly known as Twitter), a social media platform he acquired in 2022 for $44 billion. In a series of posts on the platform, Elon Musk underscored the importance of prioritising content that users find genuinely engaging and valuable. The updates aim to prioritise content that maximises “unregretted user-seconds” and offers users more control over their feeds.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Robots are stepping out. Once relegated to factories and warehouses, next-generation robots are popping up in public spaces—from retail stores to museums—cleaning, cooking and even conversing with humans.

Times Square Ball Drop. This century-old tradition draws millions of live and virtual spectators, marking the transition into a new year with grandeur, music, and a palpable sense of unity. Here’s everything you need to know about this spectacular event.

wild buffalo. The clip has gone viral on X, gaining more than 5.9 million views.