Esports
Japanese boy, 12, plans to leave school for esports career; internet divided
A 12-year-old Japanese gamer has decided to quit school to pursue an esports career with his parents’ support, sparking a heated debate online in Japan, where compulsory education is strictly followed.
2 min read5 Jan 2026Gaming major JetSynthesys hits the stage with Lucky Ali’s India tour
As the concerts business booms in India, more companies are investing in a live events vertical. These include gaming firms like JetSynthesys and Nodwin, delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy, and music & entertainment companies like Saregama India.
3 min read26 Oct 2025IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw meets gaming firms to discuss eSports and player protection
Following the enactment of The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which bans online money games, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met with the gaming industry to discuss user protection and compliance.
1 min read2 Sep 2025Online Gaming Bill 2025 passed by Lok Sabha: Will it hit Indian cricket industry's revenue? A look at its impact
While the Bill has been hailed as a landmark for esports and educational gaming, its restrictions on real money gaming platforms could spell trouble for a multi-billion-dollar fantasy gaming industry that has, until now, bankrolled cricket’s sponsorship market.
3 min read20 Aug 2025India's online gaming industry awaits Supreme Court ruling amid discord
After five months of arguments, the fate of a ₹15,000-crore industry hangs by a thread—snared in state bans, tax disputes, and stalled regulation.
4 min read19 Aug 2025Third time’s the charm for this startup looking to ride India’s gaming frenzy
The India-born game streaming platform’s third and sharpest pivot yet helped more than double its annual revenue. But it still has to contend with Twitch and YouTube Gaming.
4 min read28 May 2025Gen Z wants more than just cricket from sports entertainment, looks for authentic athlete engagement
With rising demand for non-cricket sports, Rise Worldwide has expanded its revenue from 5-7% to 11% through partnerships in football and e-sports.
4 min read20 May 2025IPL 2025 viewership numbers: Opening weekend sees record-breaking viewers as numbers go through the roof
The Indian Premier League is bigger than ever in its 18th season as viewership numbers for the opening weekend, for both TV and digital, see meteoric rise.
1 min read28 Mar 2025Fantasy sports revenue may drop 10% in FY25 amid tax policy shifts: Report
The looming possibility of a retrospective tax order, which could pose an existential threat to companies like Dream11, MPL, My11Circle, and BalleBaazi
3 min read13 Feb 2025Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky V Bhagnani join World Pickleball League as co-owners of Hyderabad Superstars
Both Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani aim to inspire players not just from Hyderabad but across the nation to pursue excellence in the sport, marking a significant milestone in India's sports landscape.
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