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Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Notice me, senpai: Why Indian anime artists deserve some of the spotlight
A few years ago, if you stopped someone on the street in India to ask them what their favourite anime was, they'd say Dragon Ball Z. Or Naruto. Or One Piece. Or Demon Slayer. Mumbai animator Jazyl Homavazir has been publishing his own manga, Beast Legion, since 2010. Today, you'd probably get more niche picks: The Apothecary Diaries, Re:Zero, Rent-A-Girlfriend, and Zenshu. Streaming networks have tapped into the genre's popularity. Last month, Tiger Shroff and Rashmika Mandanna teamed up with anime streamer Crunchyroll to promote new Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs of current and classic series. Fan clubs thrive as far away as Nagpur and Ranchi. Indian brands such as The Souled Store and Bewakoof sell Naruto and One Piece merch. At Comic Con India this year, there were ninjas and princess commanders amid the superhero and videogame cosplayers. Artists in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Goa are trying to put out their own manga and anime too. But Indian manga has boss-level battles to fight before it can captivate fans. Here's what it's up against (hint: It's not an enchanted katana). For Kolkata-based Vaibhavi Studios, producing just one episode of their anime Trio has taken years. Source code Anime is special. Unlike films and TV shows, the source material can't come from books or video games, but from manga, the serialised Japanese graphic-novel format. In Japan, new manga volumes are released every week, and are quickly picked up for anime adaptations, which creates a rich, fast-replenishing well to literally and figuratively draw from. But in India, 'there are no existing scripts for anime to begin with,' says Mumbai animator Jazyl Homavazir, 39. So, our manga are largely passion projects. Homavazir has been publishing his own series, Beast Legion, about an exiled prince trying to reclaim his homeland, since 2010. In Kolkata, Vaibhavi Studios publishes Trio, an ongoing manga about three tribal girls who are thrust into a battle against technologically-advanced aliens. And comics-publishing platform Cosmics has been publishing novels by young Indian manga creators since 2020. It's a mere trickle compared to Japan's tsunami. Illustrator Derek Domnic D'Souza says Indian audiences want anime that doesn't look too desi. State of the art India's closest brush with anime was with the mainstream anime-style mythological film Arjun the Warrior Prince (2012), the Legend of Hanuman series (2021 - 2024), and the 2019 Netflix film, Bombay Rose. And… Chhota Bheem. 'That's India's public perception of anime as an art style,' says Sourav Roychoudhury, 52, the founder of Vaibhavi Studios. We have no formula for what works and what doesn't for Indian anime. It's probably why Vaibhavi Studios has been struggling with an anime version of Trio since 2020. 'You need context and culture that Indian audiences will recognise, but it can't be so niche that it doesn't have a universal appeal,' says Roychoudhury. They've created, and trashed four versions already, and are only now figuring out the style. The trio from the novels, tribal girls from Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and Punjab, look generically Indian enough that viewers across the country will connect with them. They're also Sailor-Moon-coded – brightly coloured hair, sparkly personas – but inhabit a Jamshedpur that has all the markers of rural village life. The story plays out in Jamshedpur, Kolkata, Kerala, and also in West Asia, Poland, and the US. Every setting requires imaginative visuals in an India-Japanese style, which means getting it right takes time. In contrast, Goa-based Studio Durga have been clear from the start that their anime, Karmachakra, should have global appeal. The pilot episode – the show has been in the making since 2017 and won them the Best Animation Short at Los Angeles's 2020 Independent Shorts Awards – might seem familiar to fans of the genre. It feels Japanese, highly stylised and 'devoid of most cultural elements', says founder Rajorshi Basu. It's set in Kolkata in an alternate reality, you can't tell it's Indian. Derek Domnic D'Souza's art lies somewhere in between the two nations. The 28-year-old Bengaluru illustrator worked at Disney. But his personal style might remind viewers of Makoto Shinkai's films such as Kimi No Na Wa (Your Name, 2016). Soft evening light filters into an empty Mumbai train, a young girl in a hoodie scrolls on her phone against the backdrop of a housing society, young teens hang out on warm tin rooftops and gaze out at the busy skyline. 'The Indian audience still prefers anime styles that aren't overtly Indian,' says D'Souza. He's popular on YouTube for his art tutorials. Goa-based Studio Durga has been working on their anime Karmachakra since 2017. Work in progress Producers and distribution platforms aren't yet sure that locally produced anime will have commercial appeal beyond metro audiences. 'Anime fans in metro cities are not even 2% of the population that companies such as Disney and Netflix cater to,' says D'Souza. 'There is not enough demand to justify the investment in high-quality work.' Besides, fans already have enough to binge on via Japanese and American anime imports. So homegrown shows such as Karmachakra, which aims to be a 13-episode series, and Trio remain exquisitely crafted dreams. 'We're hoping someone sees our work and decides to bet on us,' says Roychoudhury. Basu of Studio Durga isn't willing to chase producers down in order to prove that the demand exists. 'Our fans have been clamouring for a release for ages. We already have the first three episodes ready.' And the government seems to be interested. At the WAVES summit in May, it unveiled an initiative dedicated to nurturing, and promoting original Indian anime, manga, webtoon and cosplay work. Winners of a nationwide anime and manga contest (in student and professional categories) each received grants between ₹25,000 and ₹50,000 and will represent India at Anime Japan in Tokyo next year. Homavazir expects the field to start hotting up over the next five years. 'It's just a function, now, of the right people finding each other.' From HT Brunch, July 05, 2025 Follow us on
Scotsman
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Miley Cyrus to be honoured on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Life imitates art, as Miley Cyrus is set for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame later this year. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Miley Cyrus is set to recieve a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame later this year. The singer joins the class of 2025 which includes fellow musician Josh Groban and actresses Demi Moore and Molly Ringwald. The announcement comes after the release of her latest album, Something Beautiful, which happens to also contain a track referencing the famous boulevard. No exact date when the ceremony will take place this year, but the Something Beautiful singer will be joining her godmother, Dolly Parton, who has two stars on Hollywood Boulevard; one in the recording category she earned in 1984 while her second was alongside Trio" album-mates Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Miley Cyrus joins Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore and Josh Groban as this year's Hollywood Walk of Fame class. | Getty Images Taking to X last night (July 2 2025), the singer admitted just how much the honour meant to her, telling fans: 'When I first came to LA from Nashville as a little girl, my family would stay at a hotel on Hollywood Blvd, and I would go on late night walks with my dad. 'To now be cemented on this legendary boulevard, surrounded by the icons who inspired me, feels like a dream.' Cyrus thanked the many people who helped her throughout her career, before writing: 'This moment will live forever. Thank you to everyone in my life who made it possible.' The announcement almost feels like life imitating art: Cyrus' latest album, Something Beautiful, contained the track 'Walk of Fame,' a direct reference to the famous stretch in Hollywood, with the promotional video capturing the singer lying across various stars across the boulevard. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Her ninth studio album entered the Official Albums Chart upon its release on June 12 2025 at number 3, however currently the album has dropped out of the top 50, with a midweek album position at 76 as of writing. Do you think that Miley Cyrus' inclusion on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was overdue, or do you think it comes a little too early for the musician? Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment down below.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Nirala World to invest ₹1,000 crore in two Greater Noida mixed-use projects
NEW DELHI: Nirala World has lined up a combined investment of around ₹1,000 crore for two mixed-use projects in Greater Noida West, Suresh Garg, chairman & managing director of the company informed ETRealty. The two developments — Nirala Gateway in sector 12 and Nirala Diadem in sector 10 — each span over 10,600 sq meter, featuring retail floors, office spaces, and studio apartments. Land acquisition for each project are estimated to be approximately ₹200 crore, with construction expected to require another ₹300–350 crore each. Both projects are categorized as mixed-use developments, comprising multi-level retail and serviced studio apartments intended for sale and lease. Nirala World plans to appoint an international operator to manage over 500 studio units, each measuring around 650 sq ft and priced at approximately ₹65 lakh. Two more projects — Nirala Drive and Nirala Trio, both in sector 2 — are currently under construction. Trio, launched last year, is slated for completion in 2026, with its RERA delivery deadline set for 2028. Garg said the average ticket size for units in Nirala Estate currently ranges between ₹1.5 crore and ₹2.25 crore, a sharp rise from the ₹18–40 lakh pricing when the project launched in 2011. A 1,000 sq f. unit that once cost ₹18 lakh is now priced around ₹1.25 crore, he added. Expansion roadblocks amid rising land prices While the company is keen on launching new residential ventures, Garg highlighted that soaring land prices in Noida and Greater Noida are proving to be a deterrent. 'In some instances, land prices have jumped from ₹36,000 per sq meter to ₹1.38 lakh per sq meter within just a few years,' Garg said. "In such a scenario, viable residential planning becomes a challenge, especially when older flats were sold at significantly lower rates." He added that land costs are eroding developer margins despite the rise in real estate prices over the past three years. 'We are actively looking at other NCR markets including Gurugram, but high land costs remain a challenge there too,' he said. Alternate investment fund (AIF) Nirala World had ventured into the investment domain through SGRE Fund (SGREF), an alternative investment fund (AIF) for real estate with a total target corpus of ₹2,000 crore. The fund is jointly promoted by Nirala World and Sea Fund , and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) under Category II. It is designed to support residential and commercial real estate projects across Delhi-NCR, particularly those stalled or unable to raise capital from conventional sources, Garg said. According to him, SGREF has already disbursed ₹125 crore from its first scheme and is evaluating proposals worth ₹500 crore under active due diligence. A second scheme of ₹500 crore via equity participation has also been proposed to expand the fund's deployment bandwidth.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
French-Caribbean artist David Walters to perform in city
An exclusive concert by French musician David Walters, 'Trio' is scheduled to be held in Chandigarh as part of his Soul Tropical tour. He would be performing at Tagore Theatre on June 19 and has no entry charges. French-Caribbean musician David will bring this musical journey to city, blending Afro-Caribbean roots, soul, funk, and global grooves. This celebration of music, culture, and connection arrives as part of the international Fête de la Musique festival, observed every June across the world. Presented by the French Institute in India and the Alliance Française network in India, this tour has electrifying performances in other cities as well, including New Delhi, Chandigarh, Bhopal, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Jaipur. Walters, known for his genre-defying sonic palette and powerful stage presence, brings a deep emotional resonance to his performances. His latest album, Soul Tropical, is both a personal homage to his Caribbean heritage and a universal ode to joy and resilience. It features acclaimed collaborations with artists like Mario Canonge, BallakéSissoko, Flavia Coelho, and Captain Planet, weaving together sounds from Martinique, Guadeloupe, Cuba, Brazil, and Africa — all filtered through the vibrant energy of Marseille, Paris, Sheffield, and Los Angeles. 'This isn't just music to listen to — it's music to feel, to move to, to heal with,' says Walters. 'Soul Tropical is about dancing through grief, reconnecting with family, and finding joy in shared rhythms.'
Axios
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Popular Charleston listening bar expanding to Charlotte
Groovers Listening Bar, a Charleston-based music venue featuring DJs who spin vinyl records, is expanding to Charlotte. Why it matters: It's by the same owners as nightclub Trio and cocktail bar Blue Door in South End, Eric and Kate Gussin. They're teaming up with another South End bar owner, Orlando Botero, of Must Be Nice and Broken Promises. The vibe: Groovers will have a stage for live bands and a DJ booth. You'll hear a mix of 70s, 80s and 90s music intended to make you dance and sing along. Disco DJs will spin live vinyl and later in the night, the party will ramp up. Its menu will feature hot dogs by Lizzy's Glizzys, grilled cheese sandwiches, plus craft cocktails. "Every now and again, we get an itch to go out 'til one or 2am but don't necessarily want to be at Trio, even though I love Trio," co-owner Eric Gussin tells Axios. Between the lines: Trio is an EDM venue with state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems. By contrast, Blue Door is known for its molecular gastronomy, music is not the centerpiece, and the demographic skews a little older. Groovers "has the high-level hospitality and production of Blue Door, with the entertainment and fun dancing vibes of Trio," co-owner Kate Gussin tells Axios. The big picture: The Gussins are a key part of the transformation happening on South Mint Street, in an increasingly popular pocket of South End. Groovers (1510 S. Mint) will be next to Blue Door (1508 S. Mint) and across from Trio (1513 S. Mint). On the same street, you've got Gamecock sports bar The Horseshoe, sushi restaurant YUME, and soon, Tyber Creek pub's new location. Flashback: The name "Groovers" is a nod to the building's history on Charleston's Calhoun Street. While researching the property, Kate says she learned that in the mid-90s, it housed a bar called "Groovers" that "was really the first place in Charleston that people were starting to DJ." They loved the name and its history, so Groovers was reborn into what it is today. Zoom in: Every Thursday night at Groovers Charleston, they host a "flip through" party. Their DJ brings 800-1,000 records and people can flip through them, put one in the queue, and the DJ will mix and spin it live. The Gussins hope to bring the same kind of party to the Charlotte location if they can find the right DJ.
