Kumar Anshuman, Author at MediaCatalyst : News - Opinion - Analysis

15 Sep

JioHotstar Sweeps 35+ Wins at 77th Emmy Awards

Kumar AnshumanEntertainment

National: JioHotstar titles dominated the 77th Emmy® Awards with over 35 wins across categories, cementing its position as a leading destination for global entertainment in India. The platform had more than 200 nominations this year, spanning drama, comedy, limited series, and unscripted programming. Among the biggest winners was The Penguin, which bagged nine awards, including Lead Actress in a Limited Series for Cristin Milioti, Outstanding Special Visual Effects, and Contemporary Makeup. The Pitt followed with five wins, highlighted by Best Drama Series, Noah Wyle’s Lead Actor award, and Katherine LaNasa’s Supporting Actress recognition. Star Wars’ Andor secured five awards, including…

15 Sep

Sonu Tyagi & Approach Entertainment Partner with Liberation Movie as Co-Producers for Global Audiences

Kumar AnshumanBusiness, Entertainment

Mumbai: Sonu Tyagi, an acclaimed filmmaker, and his award-winning production house, Approach Entertainment, have partnered with Liberation, a movie crafted with a global audience in mind, as co-producers. This dynamic collaboration marks a significant milestone for the debut feature film, designed to resonate with Gen Z and Millennial audiences worldwide through its primary language, English, while also being available in Hindi and other Indian languages. With an Indian perspective at its core, Liberation aims to bridge local narratives with universal appeal. Liberation (2025), currently in production, is a gripping exploration directed by Ankit Kadam and produced by Kanishk Kadam under the Sure Real Pictures banner. Through themes…

15 Sep

Consumers under 40 are skipping life insurance

Kumar AnshumanBanking, Finance, Insurance

Mumbai: The World Life Insurance Report 2026, conducted jointly by the Capgemini Research Institute and LIMRA, shows that even though 68% of adults under the age of 40 see life insurance as essential for a healthy financial future, current offerings do not align with their financial priorities, hindering adoption. The report finds that young consumers[1] seek near-term gratification through easy-to-access benefits throughout their life, which are often not included in a traditional life insurance policy. While some carriers offer these benefits, 1-in-4 consumers are still turning down life insurance due to confusing processes and complex jargon that make policies difficult to understand and use. An…

13 Sep

Auxilo Finserve Doubles CSR Investment to Expand ImpactX Scholarships

Kumar AnshumanBusiness, CSR

India: Auxilo Finserve, an education-focused NBFC, has doubled its CSR investment for FY 2025-26. Through ‘ImpactX Scholarship Program’, Auxilo’s flagship initiative under the Edevate CSR banner, the company will financially support students from the economically weaker sections (EWS) of the society and, also merit-based deserving candidates with exceptional academic potential/performance. In FY 2024-25, the Edevate CSR Program funded over ₹95 lakh in scholarships, enabling more than 500 students across India to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, and skill-development courses. Under the ImpactX Scholarship Program, deserving students with strong academic performance will receive scholarships of up to ₹1,00,000 per semester. ImpactX Scholarship Program…

13 Sep

redBus Celebrates Winners of People’s Choice Awards at Bharat Prawaas Awards 2025

Kumar AnshumanBusinessBharat Prawaas Awards, Nitin Gadkari, People’s Choice Awards, redbus

New Delhi: redBus, the online bus ticketing platform, felicitated winners of the redBus People’s Choice Awards at the Bharat Prawaas Awards 2025, organised by the Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The ceremony was attended by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister for Road Transport and Highways, as Guest of Honour. The redBus People’s Choice Awards brought a unique dimension to the Prawaas stage by giving passengers a direct voice in recognising the operators they trust most. In August, redBus conducted a nationwide poll on its platform, drawing over one lakh votes from travellers…

11 Sep

WeHouse raises ₹25 crore Series A funding

Kumar AnshumanInvestment

Hyderabad: WeHouse, a tech-led home construction partner (formerly Hocomoco), has raised ₹25 crore Series A funding, structured as a combination of debt and equity, with participation from Anthill Ventures, and notable investors including Pinnupreddy Jaya Aditya Reddy, Suresh Babu Daggubati, Mohnish Yerra of Leaders for India (LIO), Gaurav Marya of Franchise India Holdings, and others. The fresh capital will be directed towards scaling operations, upgrading technology, and expanding into new cities, with Coimbatore and Ahmedabad launches scheduled this month. With presence in four cities, 400+ projects delivered, and a ₹150 crore order book, WeHouse is positioned at the forefront of…

10 Sep

Kajol & Twinkle Khanna Team Up for Prime Video Talk Show ‘Two Much’ Premiering September 25

Kumar AnshumanEntertainment

Mumbai: Bollywood stars Kajol and Twinkle Khanna are set to co-host a brand-new talk show on Prime Video titled Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle. The unscripted original will premiere globally on September 25, with new episodes releasing every Thursday. Bringing together Kajol’s high-energy persona and Twinkle’s trademark wit, the show promises candid conversations, spontaneous moments, and plenty of laughter with some of the biggest names from Indian cinema. Produced by Banijay Asia, Two Much marks the first time the two actors will share hosting duties. Prime Video describes the format as “fresh, witty, and mischievous,” moving beyond the usual…

10 Sep

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launches Delberto – A new era for Madhya Pradesh Handicrafts

Kumar AnshumanBusiness

Gwalior: Delberto, a SaaS-based eCommerce platform dedicated to empowering underserved communities and rural artisans, has launched Craftgroom, an e-commerce portal developed in collaboration with the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB). The platform was officially unveiled at the Regional Tourism Conclave 2025 in Gwalior. Craftgroom is designed to streamline direct market access through a structured online ecosystem, enabling artisans to focus on production while reaching customers across India and worldwide. Craftgroom will provide a unified onboarding and sales layer for artisans registered with MPTB, integrating catalog setup, order management, payments, and fulfillment. To reinforce buyer confidence, each eligible product listed on the platform will…

09 Sep

“Silencing Critics Weakens the Nation, Not Strengthens It”, Pawan Khera speaks out on Democracy in a Candid Interview

Kumar AnshumanNews, Politics

The latest episode of The Powerful Humans podcast, hosted by Abhishek Vyas, features senior Congress leader Pawan Khera in an unfiltered and wide-ranging conversation. Known for his outspoken political voice, Khera shared candid views on leadership, India’s political climate, the role of the media, and the challenges faced by the Congress party. In the discussion, Khera praised Rahul Gandhi’s leadership qualities, describing him as honest, compassionate, and deeply committed to the country’s ideology. He argued that Gandhi embodies the qualities of an “ideal leader” and highlighted his Bharat Jodo Yatra as a symbol of inclusive politics. Reflecting on Congress’ legacy,…

08 Sep

Anurag University Partners with XDlinx Aerospace Labs to Drive Space Innovation

Kumar AnshumanEducation

Hyderabad: Anurag University has announced a significant partnership with XDlinx Aerospace Labs, a dynamic Hyderabad-based space technology startup, signaling a major commitment to advancing India’s space research and development. Yesterday, the leadership team of XDlinx Aerospace Labs visited Anurag University, showcasing groundbreaking innovations and culminating in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlining a collaborative future. The visit highlighted XDlinx’s impressive achievements, including the successful launch of JANUS-1, India’s first software-defined nanosatellite, launched aboard ISRO’s SSLV-D2 in February 2023. XDlinx also presented the XDSAT-M600, a 150 kg-class satellite featuring advanced SAR and multi-spectral sensors, alongside strategic partnerships to build India’s first…