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Hyderabad: Comic Con India, country's biggest pop culture celebration, is back with its 13th edition, 2025-2026. The mega season will kick off in Hyderabad from October 31 to November 2 at HITEX Exhibition Centre, setting the stage in one of India's most vibrant and fast-emerging pop culture hubs. Spanning several months, Comic Con India will unite fandoms across the country in an unforgettable celebration of comics, cosplay, gaming, films, TV, anime, merchandise, and more. Fans in Hyderabad can look forward to meeting their favourite international guests, exclusive stand up comedy and music performances, exclusive merchandise launches, immersive fan zones, and some of India's best cosplayers joining the season. The Best Weekend of the Year, Comic Con, return to Hyderabad is especially significant. Last year Hyderabad Comic Con 2024 drew a record-breaking 40,000 plus attendees, bringing gamers, comic book fans, creators, and pop culture enthusiasts under one roof. The weekend will also feature vibrant cosplay competitions, live music performances, and exclusive meet-and-greets with some of the country's top content creators. This year, the three-day Hyderabad edition promises to raise the bar even higher, blending the best of pop culture and esports thrills. From anime showcases to competitive gaming arenas, from interactive Q&A panels to immersive fan zones, the event is set to deliver a never-before experience for fans of every age. Over the years, Comic Con India has hosted some of the biggest names in pop culture, from comic book legends of Marvel and DC to celebrate anime artists and Hollywood stars, and this year it aims to set a new benchmark.
It is a marketplace of attention, where legacy publishers, global franchises, and consumer brands meet to make the most of India's expanding fandom economy. IMAGE: People dressed as Mario and Luigi at Delhi Comic Con 2025. All photographs: ANI Photo A thin winter sun settled over the NSIC exhibition ground as the first wave of visitors drifted into Delhi Comic Con, which was on from December 5 to 7. Amidst cosplayers stopping for photos and teenagers hauling oversized merch (merchandise, if yo ...Read More >
Related reads:BGMI: Krafton India Releases New Redeem Codes on August 5 Offering Outfits, Weapon Skins, and More Krafton India has released another batch of redeem codes for Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), giving players a chance to claim rewards such as skins, outfits, and more. The codes are valid till September 12, 2025, and can only be claimed on BGMI's official redemption page. What is BGMI? BGMI is a popular battle royale game developed by Krafton, where 100 players parachute onto a map and compete to be the last one standing. Available on both Android and iOS devices, BGMI feature ...Read More >
New Delhi: Hindi film star Hrithik Roshan expressed his thoughts on the ongoing debate over VFX in Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana and lauded filmmakers who try to deliver new experience to the audience. Roshan shared a note on his Instagram handle Saturday and said several filmmakers, including his father Rakesh Roshan, risk the money and efforts to deliver to the audience an experience they have never had before. The actor, who is set to step into the director's shoes with Krrish 4, named films such as Kalki, Baahubali and Ramayana and said the makers of these movies are heroes that "have t ...Read More >
Mumbai: With the government enforcing a nationwide ban on real-money gaming (RMG) and unveiling draft rules for the broader online gaming sector, industry players are urging policymakers to redirect attention toward nurturing legitimate video gaming and esports in India. Executives say that with RMG-based platforms now outlawed, the next phase of policy action should prioritise building sustainable, non-monetary gaming ecosystems through fiscal incentives, infrastructure investment, and clearer operating guidelines. They believe that with the right mix of regulation, demographics, and entrepr ...Read More >
A comic book convention is a fan event dedicated to comic books and their culture Comic Con India is launching its first-ever Northeast edition in Guwahati on November 22-23, 2025, with tickets now live on the District app and event details listed on Comic Con India's official site and partner announcements. What And When In case you don't know what a comic con is, let us give you a quick crash course. A comic book convention, commonly known as a comic con, is a fan event dedicated to comic bo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Days after netizens reacted with mixed opinions to the first teaser of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Ramayana,' actor Hrithik Roshan addressed the debate surrounding the film's VFX and visual style. The teaser of the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer received praise for its scale and music; however, it also drew criticism from some viewers over its visual effects. As the debate continued on social media, Hrithik addressed the conversation through a detailed note. Reflecting on his own journey with visual storytelling and how "bad VFX" can feel, Hrithik shared how de ...Read More >
Hyderabad is set to become the epicentre of pop culture as Comic Con India returns with its 13th edition from October 31 to November 2, 2025, marking the grand start of its 2025-2026 season. Hosted at the HITEX Exhibition Centre, the event promises an unforgettable weekend of comics, cosplay, gaming, anime, music, and immersive fan experiences. The city, known for its rapidly growing pop culture appetite, will be the first stop in a season that will span multiple cities across India, uniting fan ...Read More >
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Naseeruddin Shah, Nana Patekar, Sanjay Kapoor Lead Indian Streamer Amazon MX Player's Most Expansive Slate Yet, Topping 150 Shows for 2026 5 hours ago Netflix has launched Eyeline Studios in Hyderabad, expanding its presence in India with what it describes as a substantial commitment to the country's creative and technical industries, spanning animation, visual effects, gaming and comics. Conceived as Netflix's global production and innovation studio in India, the Hyderabad facility will specia ...Read More >
Rashmika Mandanna shared this image ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Rashmika Mandanna will present again at the 10th Global Anime Awards in Tokyo on May 23 * She was the first Indian presenter at the Anime Awards in 2024 * Rashmika expressed deep admiration for Japan and the anime community in 2024 Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Rashmika Mandanna continues to dominate headlines. She's set to return as a presenter at the 10th Global ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 15 (ANI/ARAB NEWSWIRE): One year ago, India played host to a wedding that captured not only the nation's imagination but also the world's attention. The marriage of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani in July 2024 was more than a union of two individuals; it was a powerful assertion of India's cultural identity, spiritual depth, and global reach. In a world where weddings often lean toward the performative, the Ambani-Merchant nuptials were a conscious reassertion of meaning--where tradition, ritual, and modern diplomacy converged on an unprecedented scale. Also Read | Saheb Bhatt ...Read More >
PRNewswire Chandigarh [India], July 15: Chandigarh University, India leading private university, in collaboration with job platform Apna and investment firm Venture Catalysts (VCats) have launched Campus Tank, India first university-led Startup launch-pad for young innovators below the age of 30 to pitch their ideas and get funding of $1 Million to launch their startups along with expert venture guidance, strategic ecosystem alliances and immersive startup incubation. APNA which is India largest early talent platform, trusted by over 6 Crore users and AICTE while Venture Catalyst is India lea ...Read More >
Danish Aslam's Deepika Padukone-Imran Khan rom-com Break Ke Baad, which clocks 14 years this week (November 25), had an interesting song switch at the last minute. Revealed Danish, "Vishal and Shekhar.... I knew them from my days AD-ing at YRF. And I had told them, in fact, that whenever I make my first movie, you have to do the music. They said yes. I started making my first movie. I called Vishal, I think I remember. And I think it was a five second conversation. I'm making a movie. Will you do the music? Yes. That's it. They didn't want to know anything else. And then, of course, they did." ...Read More >
Though Kourtnee hasn't won any journalism awards yet, she's been a Netflix streaming subscriber since 2012 and knows the magic of its hidden codes. July is anime month, but that doesn't mean paying for streaming subscriptions is always in the budget, right? Some of you may have read the headline on this and thought your anime piracy wishes were about to come true. Sorry friends, this isn't the place where we'll point you to bootleg anime. What we can do, however, is highlight the streaming platf ...Read More >
"Captain America doesn´t wear a beard and a turban, and he´s white." Vishavjit Singh looked at the boy who uttered those words, and then he looked at himself - a skinny, bespectacled, turbaned, bearded Sikh in a Captain America suit. "I wasn´t offended, because I knew that this kid was going to have this image of me, a Sikh Captain America, forever in his mind," Singh said. "This image has so much power to it that it opens up conversations about what it means to be American." Representation ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle, directed by Haruo Sotozaki, has taken off with a blistering start in India and overseas. With an A CinemaScore from audiences and record-breaking sales worldwide, the question now is whether it can surpass Mugen Train's legendary $500 million global run. A Smashing Start in India Infinity Castle hit Indian screens on September 12, 2025, and stunned trade experts with its day 1 performance. The film earned Rs 13 crore net despite running on just over 1,000 shows nationwide. To put this in perspective, that's more money than Tiger Sh ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The credit-to-deposit ratio in Indian banks has stayed below 80 per cent as credit offtake in the country continues to lag, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that while both credit offtake and deposit growth have increased sequentially, they remain significantly lower than the levels seen last year. Deposits continued to outpace credit offtake in the current fortnight, leading to a narrowing of the credit-deposit gap. It stated Credit to Deposit Ratio Remains Below 80 per cent as Credit Offtake Lags. The report data pointed ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- From the Andes to the Himalayas, a new wave of protests is unfolding across the world, driven by generational discontent against governments and anger among young people. On Monday Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina was forced out of power and out of the country after a military mutiny, the culmination of weeks of demonstrations led by young protesters referring to themselves as "Gen Z Madagascar." The rage against the political establishment in the Indian Ocean island country mirrors other recent protests across the world, in countries like Nepal, the Philippines, Indo ...Read More >
Shimla, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Braving darkness, fast currents and unstable terrain, the Indian Army on Thursday said its swift response averted a potential tragedy when a sudden flash flood struck Hojis Lungpa Nala in Himachal Pradesh's mountainous Kinnaur district. The incident happened at around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Triggered by a cloudburst in the higher reaches of the Rishi Dogri Valley, the deluge engulfed the bridge across the Sutlej River and injured one individual. The site was an active road construction zone under the CPWD towards Gangthang Bralam, it said. On receiving an urgen ...Read More >