India’s performing arts market is worth $3.8 billion with an addressable market size of 26 million in the 8-25 age range, a new study has found. The age range figure is significant as it represents 7% penetration in a population group that has significant scope for growth. Comparatively, penetration of dance learning alone in the US … Read more
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has proposed a ban on government servants acting in films and television programmes. In the draft Karnataka State Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 2020, which was published on Tuesday, the Karnataka government has laid down a set of dos and don’ts for government servants. The government has given 15 days time for … Read more
VENICE—Organizing the Venice International Film Festival, one of the few major cultural events in Europe taking place despite the coronavirus, has been a daily test of Roberto Cicutto’s nerves. The head of the cultural institution that stages the festival, which runs from Sept. 2-12, feared that resurgent infections could force the event’s cancellation at any time, … Read more