Venu Nair

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India Entertainment & Culture 04 Oct 2026, 06:07 PM IST

Malayalam Film 'Izhakalkkappuram' Reframes Gandhi Through a Critical Lens

Malayalam filmmaker Venu Nair’s 'Izhakalkkappuram,' released in theatres on Gandhi Jayanthi, is drawing attention for its pointed engagement with Gandhian ideals rather than a reverential retelling. Featuring Dinesh Paniker, Gautami and Vanchiyoor Praveen Kumar, the film positions itself within a long-running Indian debate over how Gandhi should be interpreted in contemporary public life. The release date and thematic framing give the film added cultural weight at a moment when political and artistic readings of Gandhi remain sharply contested.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 08:42 AM IST

Malayalam Film 'Izhakalkkappuram' Urges a Critical Reappraisal of Gandhian Ideals

Venu Nair’s Malayalam feature 'Izhakalkkappuram,' released in theatres on Gandhi Jayanthi, is being positioned as a film that invites audiences to examine Gandhian ideals through a more critical, contemporary lens. With Dinesh Paniker, Gautami and Vanchiyoor Praveen Kumar in the cast, the film enters the public conversation at a moment when debates over Gandhi’s legacy remain politically and culturally charged.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 07:30 PM IST

Niyo Parent Finnew Cuts Losses 58% as Revenue Surges 80% in FY26 Start

Fintech soonicorn Niyo’s parent, Finnew Solutions Pvt Ltd, reported a sharp improvement in operating performance in the opening stretch of FY26, with consolidated revenue rising 80% year on year to ₹158 crore. The company also narrowed its consolidated net loss by 58.1% to ₹32.6 crore, signalling stronger monetisation and tighter cost control even as the sector remains under pressure to prove a durable path to profitability.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth04 Oct 2026, 07:09 PM IST

IPO-Bound Kuku Technologies Turns Profitable in FY26 as Revenue Jumps Sixfold to ₹1,484 Crore

Kuku Technologies Limited, the parent of audio OTT platform Kuku FM and microdrama app Kuku TV, has swung to profitability in FY26, marking a major financial inflection point ahead of a planned public listing. Revenue surged nearly six times to ₹1,484 crore, underscoring rapid scale-up across its content-led consumer internet businesses.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 06:49 PM IST

Telangana’s Revenue Receipts Trail Budget Estimates by a Wide Margin

Telangana’s actual revenue receipts have fallen materially short of budget expectations, averaging about ₹1.6 lakh crore between 2022 and 2025 against estimated collections of ₹2 lakh crore. The gap underscores persistent pressure on the state’s fiscal arithmetic and raises fresh questions about revenue buoyancy, expenditure planning and the credibility of budget assumptions.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth04 Oct 2026, 05:46 PM IST

IPO-Bound Kuku Technologies Turns Profitable in FY26 as Revenue Jumps 6X to ₹1,484 Crore

Kuku Technologies Limited, the parent of audio OTT platform Kuku FM and microdrama app Kuku TV, has swung to profitability in FY26, marking a significant inflection point ahead of a planned public listing. Revenue surged nearly sixfold to ₹1,484 crore, underscoring rapid scale-up across its content-led digital entertainment businesses. The turnaround strengthens the company’s IPO narrative at a time when investors are scrutinising growth quality, monetisation discipline and the path to durable profits in India’s startup market.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors04 Oct 2026, 03:42 PM IST

Venus’ Mysterious Haze May Be Cosmic Dust, Not Chemistry Alone

A new physical model suggests that Venus’ long-debated atmospheric haze may be explained by a combination of iron dust and sulfuric acid, offering a cleaner account of the planet’s optical properties than chemistry alone. The finding could reshape how scientists interpret Venus’ atmosphere and how future missions target its clouds, composition, and climate history.

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Startups & Venture Capital04 Oct 2026, 12:52 PM IST

Fresh Bus FY26 Revenue More Than Doubles to ₹63.5 Crore as Losses Widen 33%

Ixigo-backed intercity bus operator Fresh Bus reported a 2.4x jump in operating revenue to ₹63.5 crore in FY26, underscoring rapid scale-up in India’s long-distance mobility market. However, the company’s net loss widened 33% year-on-year, highlighting the continued cost pressure that often accompanies aggressive expansion in asset-light transport businesses.

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