How One Small Studio Is Showing the World the Power of Indian Stories Indian animation has been waiting for a moment that proves original, homegrown stories can stand confidently on the global stage. Return of the Jungle arrives as one such landmark achievement — a film that celebrates Indian imagination, independent creativity, and the future possibilities of the AVGC-XR ecosystem.
The secret to true, lingering horror doesn’t lie in a sudden loud noise or a burst of fake blood—it is meticulously engineered at the intersection of dark psychological storytelling and cutting-edge visual technology. At the VAM Summit 2026 (#VAMSummit2026 #TCHxVAM2026), industry trailblazers took the stage for a captivating panel titled "Crafting Fear on Screen: Making of Webseries 'Khauf.'" The session pulled back the curtain on how Prime Video’s acclaimed psychological horror series structured its deeply unsettling world, blending raw human trauma with state-of-the-art digital effects.
The future of entertainment is being rewritten by artificial intelligence, and JioStar is positioning itself at the forefront of this transformation. In a significant move that reflects its commitment to next-generation storytelling, JioStar—the media and entertainment joint venture between Reliance Industries Limited and The Walt Disney Company—has appointed Stephan Vladimir Bugaj as its Head of Generative AI Content Strategy. This strategic appointment marks a major step in the company’s vision to integrate artificial intelligence into content development, production, and audience engagement, setting the stage for a new era of media innovation.
Tamil Nadu's five-year AVGC-XR Policy 2026 targets 200+ startups, 2 lakh jobs, and a 20% national market share by 2030, backed by ₹300 crore in combined funding.
Google Maps, one of the most familiar app icons on our phones, is getting a fresh redesign. The iconic location pin is still there, but Google has now given it a softer, more modern gradient treatment across Android and iOS. The update keeps the brand instantly recognizable while aligning it with Google’s newer AI-inspired visual language.
Gen Z Just Rediscovered FMV — And Retro Gaming Suddenly Feels Future-Ready
At this year’s Milan Design Week, IKEA is revisiting one of its boldest design ideas from the 1990s — inflatable furniture. But this time, it returns with a new purpose, a new perspective, and a new generation of design thinking. Introducing the PS 2026 Easy Chair, created by IKEA designer Mikael Axelsson as part of the latest IKEA PS collection
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Spotify has launched a 20-day campaign highlighting major user data moments, from the most-streamed song of all time to the ultimate breakup anthem. Along with this nostalgic celebration, the music streaming giant has also introduced a refreshed app icon.
India’s AVGC-XR startup ecosystem is receiving a major push with the launch of the Media Tech Startup Incubator by WaveX and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. Designed specifically for AVGC-XR startups, the initiative reflects a growing focus on supporting innovation across animation, VFX, gaming, comics, XR, immersive media, and digital storytelling technologies.
India’s AVGC-XR ecosystem is steadily becoming more global, and the five-year partnership with the University of York, United Kingdom, highlights the growing importance of international collaboration in creative technology education and innovation.
