International

South Korea, China to Discuss Lifting Decade-Long Ban on K-Pop and K-Dramas


South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has confirmed that Seoul and Beijing will begin working-level consultations on China’s long-standing unofficial restrictions on Korean cultural content, marking a possible thaw in cultural relations between the two nations.

Films

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar Set for OTT Release After ₹110 Billion-Plus Box Office Triumph


After storming the box office and becoming one of the biggest Indian action blockbusters, Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar is reportedly set to stream on Netflix from January 30, 2026, giving audiences another chance to experience its explosive espionage drama.

Finance

HDFC Bank Integrates Digital Rupee (e₹) into SmartGateway Payment Platform


HDFC Bank has integrated the Reserve Bank of India’s Central Bank Digital Currency, the Digital Rupee (e₹), into its SmartGateway platform, enabling merchants to accept zero-cost, secure, and sovereign-backed digital payments alongside UPI, cards, and net banking.

Music

Grammys Bring Album Art Back to the Spotlight with New ‘Best Album Cover’ Category


After more than five decades, the Grammy Awards have revived a standalone category honouring album cover art—recognising the visual worlds that shape how music is seen, felt, and remembered in the digital age.

Travel

Music-Led Travel Is Reshaping How Gen Z Explores India, Airbnb Insights Reveal


Concerts and music festivals are no longer just events—they are destinations. Airbnb’s latest insights show that Gen Z in India is increasingly planning travel around live music, turning concerts into gateways for discovery, community, and shared experiences.