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12 ARTICLES
Are we really headed towards an AI-driven leisure economy?
Ari Emanuel’s $3 billion bet on live entertainment rests on the assumption that artificial intelligence will reduce working hours and increase the demand for leisure. But it’s hard to imagine such a future, particularly in India.
17 Oct 2025
Pocket FM’s model doesn’t need humans
Multiple former employees of the audio series startup have been complaining about a gruesome and callous work culture. A deeper look suggests that this dynamic may be the result of the business model itself.
15 Jun 2025
Why the Ranveer Allahbadia witch hunt is bad for freedom of expression
The YouTuber is in the crosshairs of all branches of the government for his poor joke. The actual joke could be on the notion of free speech in the country.
20 Feb 2025
Ajay Bijli’s PVR INOX is a case study in bigger isn’t always better
India’s largest multiplex operator is contending with screen closures and unremarkable performance. Nothing that Ajay Bijli cannot fix, but there will be short-term pain.
24 Jul 2024
India’s startup growth story lacks fundamentals - Part 2
In the second part of our analysis, we look at food delivery, education and media. And how internet businesses won’t grow without a macroeconomic shift.
10 Mar 2023
Where is the money in podcasting?
The podcast craze has finally hit India, but the question of revenue is uncomfortable for many. We get into the details.
12 Mar 2020
Disney’s new China conundrum
The American entertainment behemoth’s apolitical approach has seen it flourish in China—but that era may be coming to an end
29 Jan 2020
Next on Prime Video in India: Everything?
Amazon is planning a big content play with Indian streaming companies; the latter are in a quandary.
08 Oct 2019