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  • Detective Dotson cracks the big screen case at Animela 2025

    Detective Dotson cracks the big screen case at Animela 2025

    MUMBAI: Mumbai is about to witness a thrilling cinematic investigation as Detective Dotson: The Movie, the animated companion to the highly anticipated cosy mystery game Detective Dotson makes its grand premiere at AniMela 2025. Marking a first-of-its-kind moment, the film will be the inaugural video game adaptation to be showcased at India’s International Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics & XR Festival.

    The screening is set for March 8, 2025, at 6 pm at P.C. Saxena Lecture Theatre, IDC, IIT Mumbai campus. Following the premiere, Masala Games’ CEO and co-founder, Shalin Shodhan, will take centre stage for an exclusive Q&A session, offering insights into the game’s world and its transition into film.

    Crafted in Unreal Engine 5, Detective Dotson: The Movie takes audiences deep into the gripping tale of Dotson, an amateur detective grappling with personal loss while uncovering a sinister corporate conspiracy, a mysterious assassin, and a hidden family truth. As chaos unfolds amidst a high-stakes cricket match, Dotson must piece together clues before catastrophe strikes.

    Bringing a fresh visual identity, the film blends stylised 2D-meets-3D animation, mirroring the game’s modern Indian aesthetic. The experience is further enriched by an evocative original soundtrack created in collaboration with Nikhil Rao of Indian Ocean, pioneers of Indian rock.

    “This film offers an in-depth look into Detective Dotson’s world, setting the stage for the game’s official launch on April 3,” said Shodhan. “AniMela is the perfect platform to debut this project, celebrating the confluence of gaming and cinema.”

    AniMela’s artistic director, Anne Doshi stated, “We are thrilled to feature Detective Dotson: The Movie as the first-ever game-to-movie adaptation at the festival. It exemplifies the kind of passion projects that showcase India’s growing influence in the gaming and animation industry.”

    The film serves as a prequel to Detective Dotson, the mystery-adventure game that picks up where the movie leaves off. Set in a vividly realised contemporary India, the game puts players in the role of Dotson, challenging them to solve puzzles, crack cases, and uncover the hidden truths lurking beneath the surface.

    As AniMela 2025 returns to Mumbai for its second year from 7-9 March at IDC, IIT Bombay, Detective Dotson: The Movie promises to be a standout feature, merging gripping storytelling with cutting-edge animation and gaming. Whether you’re a film buff, a gaming enthusiast, or a mystery lover, Dotson’s world is one you won’t want to miss.

  • Madhya Pradesh unveils AVGC-XR policy to boost jobs and investment

    Madhya Pradesh unveils AVGC-XR policy to boost jobs and investment

    MUMBAI: Madhya Pradesh (MP) is making a power move in the world of animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and extended reality (AVGC-XR), unveiling a bold policy aimed at transforming the state into a digital media powerhouse. With the AVGC-XR sector projected to grow at 14-16 per cent annually, the state government is eyeing a significant slice of this booming industry, setting ambitious targets of Rs 10,000 crore in investments, 50,000 new jobs, and 150 start-ups by 2029.

    The Madhya Pradesh AVGC-XR Policy 2024 is designed to not only position the state as an industry leader but also to boost local talent, attract global players, and accelerate innovation. The government has earmarked Rs 500 crore in financial incentives, offering substantial reimbursements on production costs, training subsidies, and infrastructure development grants. Companies setting up AVGC-XR studios in the state can avail up to 35 per cent reimbursement on eligible production expenses, capped at Rs two crore per project, making MP one of the most attractive destinations for digital content creation in India.

    The policy also focuses on infrastructure expansion, with plans to establish two centres of excellence (CoEs) in Indore and Bhopal, dedicated AVGC-XR labs in schools and universities, and India’s first Animation Theme Park to create an immersive learning and entertainment ecosystem. The state is also investing heavily in workforce development, offering up to 50 per cent reimbursement on AVGC-XR training fees, with additional incentives for women entrepreneurs and underprivileged students entering the sector. By 2029, MP aims to train at least one lakh skilled professionals in AVGC-XR disciplines, addressing both local employment needs and global industry demand.

    Government officials are confident that the policy will be a game-changer for the state’s economy. A senior official from the Madhya Pradesh industrial development Corporation stated that the AVGC-XR policy is expected to contribute at least Rs 3,000 crore annually to the state’s GDP, with exports from the sector projected to reach Rs 2,500 crore in the next five years. He further emphasised that the initiative is not just about entertainment but also about positioning MP as a hub for ed-tech, defence simulations, medical imaging, and virtual reality training modules, expanding the scope of AVGC-XR beyond gaming and film.

    The policy also includes provisions for international collaborations, offering financial support for MP-based companies participating in global trade fairs and co-productions. By integrating global best practices and fostering partnerships with leading AVGC-XR firms, the state hopes to bring Rs 1,500 crore in foreign investments over the next decade.

    Madhya Pradesh’s aggressive push into the AVGC-XR space comes at a time when the Indian AVGC sector is projected to be worth Rs three lakh crore by 2030. By laying the groundwork for a thriving digital ecosystem, MP is positioning itself as a leader in next-gen storytelling, immersive experiences, and high-tech content creation. With a structured policy framework, strong financial backing, and a clear vision for the future, the state is not just embracing the digital revolution, it’s setting the stage to lead it.

  • Union cabinet clears AVGC National Centre of Excellence

    Union cabinet clears AVGC National Centre of Excellence

    MUMBAI: The Modi-led central government is putting its might behind the AVGC (animation, visual effects, gaming, comics &XR ) component of the media & entertainment sector. It has followed up its announcement a couple of weeks ago about the setting up of a National Centre of Excellence (NCoE)  in Mumbai by getting the plan cleared by the  union cabinet.

    The NCoE is planned to be set up as a section 8 company under the Companies Act 2013 with equity participation from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & industry  (Ficci) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Indian government. More than  Rs 500 crore is to be pumped into the centre by the government, possibly through the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). .

    Provisionally named the Indian Institute for Immersive Creators (IIIC), the center aims to revolutionise the AVGC sector and foster innovation in immersive technologies. It is planned  to be modelled after the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) with a sharp focus on creating content for India and the world.

    A press release issued by the ministry of information &  broadcasting on 29 September said that the idea is to create “a world class talent pool in India to cater to the Indian as well as global entertainment industry and make India a global hub for AVGC.”

    With rapidly evolving technology and increasing internet penetration all across the country, coupled with one of the cheapest data rates, the usage of AVGC-XR globally is poised to grow at an exponential pace.  This is bound to create abundant opportunities, particularly through the National Centre of Excellence (NCoE).

    Some of its key objectives are:

    * Focusing on creating Indian IP
    * Leveraging India’s cultural heritage in new age
    * Create a multiplier effect in the industry
    * An industry led initiative, in partnership with state and academia
    * Integrated focus on education, skilling industry, development, innovation
    * Hub and spoke model of development to be followed
    * IIIC as the hub and several centers as its spokes dedicated innovation and research fund to promote start-up ecosystem.

    The NCoE is being planned to provide a fertile platform for immersive tech – including virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, 3D modelling, animation, comics and gaming – by offering cutting-edge training and integrate India’s rich cultural heritage with modern technology, fostering the creation of indigenous intellectual property (IP) and building the future of India’s digital creative economy.
    The target is to create an estimated 500,00 jobs,  with students gaining  practical experience through industry-driven courses, ensuring they are job-ready upon graduation. Those graduating will be provided with internships while start-ups will be mentored.  

    It may be recalled that union minister of finance & corporate affairs Nirmala Sitharaman had announced in the 2022-23 budget that an AVGC task force would to created. The NCoE is one of the recommendations of the task force.

  • Comic Con India is back in Bengaluru for a three-day extravaganza!

    Comic Con India is back in Bengaluru for a three-day extravaganza!

    Mumbai: Comic Con India, the nation’s foremost pop culture phenomenon, announces the launch of its eagerly awaited 11 editions in Bengaluru.  The three days celebration will be hosted from 17 to 19 November and the tickets are available now. Comic Con India also announced exclusive passes for super fans with super-charged surprises this season! With an illustrious legacy of delivering exceptional entertainment and fostering creativity, this edition promises an immersive experience like never before.

    Experience Bengaluru Comic Con’s 11 editions, a thrilling pop culture journey into comics, movies, TV shows, and gaming. Interact with characters, explore artist alleys, and join exclusive panels with industry insiders. Get ready to have the time of your life! Book your tickets for Bengaluru Comic Con 2023 for 17,18 and 19 November at KTPO Trade Center, Whitefeild

  • Indian M&E industry can reach $100 billion by 2030: K Madhavan

    Indian M&E industry can reach $100 billion by 2030: K Madhavan

    Mumbai: The Indian media and entertainment industry touched $19 billion in 2020 down from an expected $22 billion, but it’s poised to grow up to $100 billion by 2030, said The Walt Disney Company India and Star India, president, K Madhavan. This goal is ambitious and challenging but not impossible, he added.

    Madhavan was speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) SummitFX – Global AVGC and Immersive Media Summit, which began virtually on Tuesday. “The pandemic forced the M&E industry to adapt, but it is still growing and that is an encouraging sign. There have been changes in the habits of audiences, in the way content is produced and new and evolved methods of distribution”, said Madhavan, who is also the chairman of the CII National Committee on media and entertainment.

    Over 55-60 million Indians subscribed to video-on-demand services, more than doubling from the 23 million in 2019.The paid subscribers are likely to grow to 89 million by the end of 2021, and reach 150 to 160 million by the end of the decade, contended Madhavan.

    “The rise of digital subscription did not lead to a fall in TV viewing audience” he noted, adding that there are 300 million households out of which only 200 million are connected to TV. There are 120 million pay TV households.

    In a developed country, the media and entertainment industry generally contributes three per cent to the country’s GDP. In India, however, the contribution is one per cent. Also, customers in developed countries spend $7-10 for entertainment whereas in India it is less than $1. The pricing in India is very customer friendly, he noted.

    Speaking about the animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) industry, he said, “The global market for AVGC industry is close to $260 billion and India’s share of that is less than one per cent i.e., $2.1 billion. The AVGC industry in India has the highest potential to grow and we should aim for a five per cent share of the global market with annualised growth at 25-30 per cent.”

    Similarly, the global gaming market is pegged at $160 billion worth more than music and movies combined. Online gaming in India has grown by leaps and bounds and last year there were 360 million gaming audiences and 17 million viewership of esports in India. “The gaming and esports industry are still in infancy and need freedom to grow without conflicting regulation. The Indian AVGC industry can be a global success story for India, the same as the IT revolution,” said Madhavan. “The emerging esports landscape is projected to grow at 36 per cent CAGR over the next few years.”

    The Star India president also charted a roadmap for India to capture five per cent of the global AVGC market. Currently, 65 per cent of India’s AVGC revenues come from exports. Madhavan emphasised that we need to create B2B opportunities in the country. Policymakers, regulators and industry must work together for ease of doing business. There should be convergence initiatives between technology and the creative sector.

    “There’s a huge demand for VFX and animation, globally and in India but we are not in a position to deliver” he said. To make this happen, job creation in this sector must increase by three to four times in the next four to five years. “We have 400,000 engineers graduating every year, but they need to be trained properly and brought into the content pipeline. There must be regional content creation and distribution hubs in Tier II and III cities.”

    “I’m sure this industry will thrive with innovation,” he summed up.

  • Chakra movies to air on Toonami; Astra Force coming soon

    Chakra movies to air on Toonami; Astra Force coming soon

    MUMBAI: After its successful debut on Cartoon Network in 2013, Graphic India and Stan Lee’s “Chakra The Invincible” is back with three new installments of “Made for TV” movies for Turner International. Chakra is the brainchild Graphic India’s Sharad Devarajan, and POW Entertainment founder Stan Lee, who is credited with creating billion-dollar character intellectual properties such as the Spider-Man, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Daredevil, Thor and the X-Men.

    Sixty to 70 mins long, the first of the three installments, Chakra Rise of the Infinitus, was aired on Turner’s Toonami last Sunday, while the second and third animated movies are scheduled for December-end and first half of 2017.

    “The movie will subsequently be aired on other Turner channels such as Cartoon Network,” said Devarajan. “I have had a great long-standing partnership with Krishna Desai who heads Turner’s kids content division. He is a true fan of comics books; Stan Lee and I saw the true potential for this kind of unique content,” Devarajan added on choosing Turner as the broadcast partner.

    To make the content travel to regional markets as well, the movies have been produced in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu feeds. Apart from its TV broadcasts in India, Graphic India is largely looking into syndicating the TV movies to other international markets. “Our partnership is only for the Indian market, but Graphic India is aggressively expanding to other markets with foreign broadcasting partners as well. We have already partnered with Angry Birds creators, Rovio Entertainment, and its digital platform ToonsTV, making Chakra as the first third-party character to have launched on the platform.”

    The character received a warm welcome from the fan boys in the United States. “Kids from the mid-west America have been found dressing up as an Indian superhero in cosplay conventions and birthday parties — that is how popular it is in the western markets,” Devarajan shared, adding that 100,000 copies of the comic book have been distributed in the North American market.

    Devarajan also has big plans to market the character in India, starting in the next two to three months which will tied to the promotion of the live action Bollywood film inspired by Chakra, announced by Phantom Films (in 2017).

    “We will be pushing the distribution of the comic book, organise live events, and ensure that Chakra has a visibility in games, merchandise and promotions deals with brands in India.”

    Devarajan shied away from discussing the actual budget of the latest series of TV movies, but he reassured that they have scaled up the production.

    “Now that we are getting international market attention about distribution, the more we move to multi-market, the scope of expanding both, scale and budget, increases. Working only in the Indian market gives us limited options, but when foreign players are willing to invest, we naturally consider a higher budget,” he added.

    Apart from Chakra The Invincible, Graphic India will also see its long-announced animated series “Astra Force” (featuring an animated Amitabh Bachchan) see the light of the day this year-end with Disney India being the broadcast partner.

  • Chakra movies to air on Toonami; Astra Force coming soon

    Chakra movies to air on Toonami; Astra Force coming soon

    MUMBAI: After its successful debut on Cartoon Network in 2013, Graphic India and Stan Lee’s “Chakra The Invincible” is back with three new installments of “Made for TV” movies for Turner International. Chakra is the brainchild Graphic India’s Sharad Devarajan, and POW Entertainment founder Stan Lee, who is credited with creating billion-dollar character intellectual properties such as the Spider-Man, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Daredevil, Thor and the X-Men.

    Sixty to 70 mins long, the first of the three installments, Chakra Rise of the Infinitus, was aired on Turner’s Toonami last Sunday, while the second and third animated movies are scheduled for December-end and first half of 2017.

    “The movie will subsequently be aired on other Turner channels such as Cartoon Network,” said Devarajan. “I have had a great long-standing partnership with Krishna Desai who heads Turner’s kids content division. He is a true fan of comics books; Stan Lee and I saw the true potential for this kind of unique content,” Devarajan added on choosing Turner as the broadcast partner.

    To make the content travel to regional markets as well, the movies have been produced in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu feeds. Apart from its TV broadcasts in India, Graphic India is largely looking into syndicating the TV movies to other international markets. “Our partnership is only for the Indian market, but Graphic India is aggressively expanding to other markets with foreign broadcasting partners as well. We have already partnered with Angry Birds creators, Rovio Entertainment, and its digital platform ToonsTV, making Chakra as the first third-party character to have launched on the platform.”

    The character received a warm welcome from the fan boys in the United States. “Kids from the mid-west America have been found dressing up as an Indian superhero in cosplay conventions and birthday parties — that is how popular it is in the western markets,” Devarajan shared, adding that 100,000 copies of the comic book have been distributed in the North American market.

    Devarajan also has big plans to market the character in India, starting in the next two to three months which will tied to the promotion of the live action Bollywood film inspired by Chakra, announced by Phantom Films (in 2017).

    “We will be pushing the distribution of the comic book, organise live events, and ensure that Chakra has a visibility in games, merchandise and promotions deals with brands in India.”

    Devarajan shied away from discussing the actual budget of the latest series of TV movies, but he reassured that they have scaled up the production.

    “Now that we are getting international market attention about distribution, the more we move to multi-market, the scope of expanding both, scale and budget, increases. Working only in the Indian market gives us limited options, but when foreign players are willing to invest, we naturally consider a higher budget,” he added.

    Apart from Chakra The Invincible, Graphic India will also see its long-announced animated series “Astra Force” (featuring an animated Amitabh Bachchan) see the light of the day this year-end with Disney India being the broadcast partner.

  • Comic Con India brings mingled fun of Movies and Comics to fans with 2nd Edition of Mumbai Film & Comics Convention

    Comic Con India brings mingled fun of Movies and Comics to fans with 2nd Edition of Mumbai Film & Comics Convention

    MUMBAI: The 2nd edition of ‘Mumbai Film & Comics Convention’, an event dedicated to comics, films and everything in between is all set to enthuse fans in Mumbai by bringing one of the biggest pop culture event of the year.. 2nd Mumbai Film and Comic Con is going to be held between December 21-22’ 2013 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai.

    With the increasing synergy between films and comics, Comic Con India found Mumbai to be the ideal place to introduce the brand new convention, and introduced ‘Mumbai Film & Comics Convention’ last year.

    Jatin Varma, Founder, Comic Con India, shared, “We head in to our 3rd year in Mumbai bigger & better than ever before! This is the biggest convention we have ever organized, with tons of new exhibitors, activities and exclusives! We hope to party all weekend with Mumbaikars this December!.”

    Comic Con India as always is planning a whole slew of activities for Mumbai Film and Comics Convention (MFCC), ranging from workshops to interactive sessions, display and sale of a wide range of comics & merchandise, special corners for creating comics and cartoons, Cosplay, Contests, Book launches and lots more with an aim to promote and bring together local, national and international talent in India to generate more interest among fans.

    Cosplay(costume contest),one of the major attractions at Comic Con India, will be more appealing than ever! As it’s Mumbai Film and Comic Con, people will not only get to dress up as their favourite comic character but their favourite movie actor/character as well.

    Comic Con India will continue to give assured prizes to everyone in costume, but now there are 5 categories that have been created to increase one’s chances of winning gifts. Each day, one winner will be chosen from each of five categories:

    1. Comic book/graphic novel
    2.Animated Series/Movie
    3. Manga/Anime
    4. Sci-Fi/Fantasy
    5. Gaming

    Both days, One lucky winner out of the chosen 5 will get the awesome chance to win GOLDEN TICKET TO SINGAPORE TOY, GAME AND COMIC CONVENTION 2014!!

    There are going to be special sessions with the leading artists and writers in the country. There will be special Screening of Burka Avenger followed by q&a with its creator. An exclusive movie session has been planned with Tere Bin Laden Sequel Cast (Manish Paul & Pradyuman Singh) and Abhishek Sharma (Director) for the movie fans at the convention.

    There will more than 10 new titles to be launched at the convention. Few book launches to look out for are Gandhi by Campfire, Shiva – Book III by Vimanika Publishing, The Skull Rosary by Holy Cow Entertainment, Tinkle Hindi Collections by Amar Chitra Katha Publishing, Zombie Rising by Chariot Comics which will be launched by special guest – Luke Kenny (VJ on Channel V and Actor, Rock On) and Munkeeman 3 by Pop Culture Publishing which has been planned to be launched by Creator Abhishek Sharma (Director of Tere Bin Laden) and Special Guest Manish Paul (Actor, Mickey Virus).

    Also, “Wonder Bai” will be relaunched in a brand new avatar at Mumbai, as the city’s convention’s official mascot.

    The main participants for the Mumbai Film and Comic Con are Amar Chitra Katha, Vimanika Edutainment, Pop Culture Publishing, Manta Ray Comics, Holy Cow Entertainment, Chariot Comics, Campfire Graphic Novels, Macmillan Publishing, Harper Collins Publishers India, Mario Miranda Gallery, Orange Radius, DC Comics by Random House India, Meta Desi Comics, Scholastic India, Marvel and Diamond Select Toys.

    Comic Con India is a unique event celebrating the illustrated medium, which brings together the whole comics industry and related fields such as Merchandise, Toys, Games, Films and Animation, along with fans of this culture from all age groups. Now, after years, the comics’ community in India has a platform where they can meet and interact.

    MUMBAI: The 2nd edition of ‘Mumbai Film & Comics Convention’, an event dedicated to comics, films and everything in between is all set to enthuse fans in Mumbai by bringing one of the biggest pop culture event of the year.. 2nd Mumbai Film and Comic Con is going to be held between December 21-22’ 2013 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai.

    With the increasing synergy between films and comics, Comic Con India found Mumbai to be the ideal place to introduce the brand new convention, and introduced ‘Mumbai Film & Comics Convention’ last year.

    Jatin Varma, Founder, Comic Con India, shared, “We head in to our 3rd year in Mumbai bigger & better than ever before! This is the biggest convention we have ever organized, with tons of new exhibitors, activities and exclusives! We hope to party all weekend with Mumbaikars this December!.”

    Comic Con India as always is planning a whole slew of activities for Mumbai Film and Comics Convention (MFCC), ranging from workshops to interactive sessions, display and sale of a wide range of comics & merchandise, special corners for creating comics and cartoons, Cosplay, Contests, Book launches and lots more with an aim to promote and bring together local, national and international talent in India to generate more interest among fans.

    Cosplay(costume contest),one of the major attractions at Comic Con India, will be more appealing than ever! As it’s Mumbai Film and Comic Con, people will not only get to dress up as their favourite comic character but their favourite movie actor/character as well.

    Comic Con India will continue to give assured prizes to everyone in costume, but now there are 5 categories that have been created to increase one’s chances of winning gifts. Each day, one winner will be chosen from each of five categories:

    1. Comic book/graphic novel
    2.Animated Series/Movie
    3. Manga/Anime
    4. Sci-Fi/Fantasy
    5. Gaming

    Both days, One lucky winner out of the chosen 5 will get the awesome chance to win GOLDEN TICKET TO SINGAPORE TOY, GAME AND COMIC CONVENTION 2014!!

    There are going to be special sessions with the leading artists and writers in the country. There will be special Screening of Burka Avenger followed by q&a with its creator. An exclusive movie session has been planned with Tere Bin Laden Sequel Cast (Manish Paul & Pradyuman Singh) and Abhishek Sharma (Director) for the movie fans at the convention.

    There will more than 10 new titles to be launched at the convention. Few book launches to look out for are Gandhi by Campfire, Shiva – Book III by Vimanika Publishing, The Skull Rosary by Holy Cow Entertainment, Tinkle Hindi Collections by Amar Chitra Katha Publishing, Zombie Rising by Chariot Comics which will be launched by special guest – Luke Kenny (VJ on Channel V and Actor, Rock On) and Munkeeman 3 by Pop Culture Publishing which has been planned to be launched by Creator Abhishek Sharma (Director of Tere Bin Laden) and Special Guest Manish Paul (Actor, Mickey Virus).

    Also, “Wonder Bai” will be relaunched in a brand new avatar at Mumbai, as the city’s convention’s official mascot.

    The main participants for the Mumbai Film and Comic Con are Amar Chitra Katha, Vimanika Edutainment, Pop Culture Publishing, Manta Ray Comics, Holy Cow Entertainment, Chariot Comics, Campfire Graphic Novels, Macmillan Publishing, Harper Collins Publishers India, Mario Miranda Gallery, Orange Radius, DC Comics by Random House India, Meta Desi Comics, Scholastic India, Marvel and Diamond Select Toys.

    Comic Con India is a unique event celebrating the illustrated medium, which brings together the whole comics industry and related fields such as Merchandise, Toys, Games, Films and Animation, along with fans of this culture from all age groups. Now, after years, the comics’ community in India has a platform where they can meet and interact.

  • Light up a Childs Diwali

    Light up a Childs Diwali

    MUMBAI: Amazon.in today announced the launch of Light up a Child’s Diwali, a unique opportunity that enables Amazon.in customers to select and send Diwali gifts to underprivileged children across the country. Pratham and Naandi Foundation, two NGOs working to improve the lives of disadvantaged children have created and put up on Amazon.in wish-lists, a selection of products like educational toys & puzzles, books, comics, dictionaries, encyclopedias that are needed by children under their care across the country. Customers can browse the wish-list and select products they want to gift and Amazon.in delivers them to the NGOs. Amazon.in will also donate the fees it makes from these transactions to the two NGOs.

    “The festive season is about joy and celebration, and also an opportunity to share happiness. The Light up a Child’s Diwali will help customers conveniently select useful and needed gifts by the NGOs. By spending a few minutes in this section, customers can make a significant difference to a child’s Diwali,” said Amit Agarwal, Vice President and Country Manager, Amazon India. Simple five-step procedure.

    Customers can visit the Light up a Child’s Diwali section on Amazon.in and follow the five-step process:

    • Step 1: Select the NGO you want to support

    • Step 2: Browse the Wish List to see selection of toys, books, educational aids, baby products

    • Step 3: Choose the product to gift and click on ‘Add to Cart’ button

    • Step 4: Select Gift Registry Address for the delivery address of NGO

    • Step 5: Process to Check Out and make payment of the product

    Customers can track their gift order and its delivery from the ‘Your Orders’ section of their Amazon.in account.

    As with all purchases on Amazon.in, customers using the Light Up a Child’s Diwali initiative benefit from a safe and secure ordering experience, convenient electronic payments, no-risk hassle-free returns policy, Amazon’s 24×7 customer service support, and a globally recognized and comprehensive purchase protection provided by Amazon’s A-Z Guarantee.

  • 1st ever Comic Con Express Hyderabad was a huge hit amongst comics lovers!!!

    1st ever Comic Con Express Hyderabad was a huge hit amongst comics lovers!!!

    The 1st ever action packed Comic Con Express Hyderabad organized by Comic Con India received tremendous response from fans from all age groups over the weekend of September 21-22 at HITEX Exhibition Center, Hyderabad.

     

    The event had stalls exhibiting, promoting and selling comics, graphic novels, merchandise etc. There were Workshops and Interactive Sessions every hour at the dedicated stage area with Exclusive launches of Comics titles, book signings, competitions and Cosplay(Costume contest).

     

    From Batman to superman to famous manga characters, we witnessed all the superheroes and comic characters come alive as fans dressed in their favorite costumes!! They not only received attention from the audiences, but also interesting prizes from Comic Con India. MTV VJ Jose was there too on Saturday as he judged the show. Each day, winners got chosen from five categories. Both days, One lucky winner out of the chosen 5 got to WIN a GOLDEN TICKET to Goa!!

     

     

    “Hyderabad’s creativity was on display with many local artists showcasing their work and products along with the comics fraternity that came from different parts of our country. We try to bring Retailers, Publishers, Merchandisers, Writers, Artists, Illustrators etc. from within the Comic, Animation, Gaming, Movies/studios and related communities together and give them a common platform. We are overwhelmed by the response we have been getting at all Indian Comics Cons. We were pleased to come to the city of Nizams with our traveling version of national Indian comics convention – ‘Comic Con Express Hyderabad’. The love and affection shown by the fans is our greatest reward,” said, Jatin Varma, Founder, Comic Con India.

     

    The two day fest saw many interactive and playful sessions, but the one session that all hyderabadis loved was the Session with the Creators of The Hyderabad Graphic Novel, as they took everyone on a journey to the mythical past of their city. A session on The Magical Evolution of Tinkle Studios by Amar Chitra Katha, followed by a fun quiz was equally entertaining and engrossing.

     

    All the budding artists and publishers in the city got to learn a lot from sessions like Indie Publishers, which discussed its gradual rise in India and session with Harsho Mohan Chattoraj which illustrated different aspects of making comics.

     

    Comic Con Express Hyderabad saw the launch of over 10 titles at this convention. One of India’s best comic book publishers Campfire publishing, released their graphic novelization of “Pride & Prejudice.” Also, the famous graphic novel titled

     

    ODAYAN” written by Suhas Sundar, which went out of Print, was re-launched by Pop Culture Publishing in partnership with Level 10 comics. Holy Cow Publishing launched their finale comic to their best selling series, “Ravanayan Finale” & Pop Culture publishing launched “Satya Police” – A graphic novel by the the winners of the first Comic Con India grant given at 1st Comic Con India Awards!

     

    With all the merchandise madness at the convention, Amar Chitra Katha for the first time ever brought out merchandise around its popular comics and characters, exclusively at Hyderabad.

     

    If that was not enough, there were some exciting giveaways which included 5000 exclusive Comic Con Express Hyderabad 2013 Limited Edition Swag Bags by Myntra.com, made only for the event to be given to the chosen few!

     

     

    Some of the leading participants in the Comic Con Express Hyderabad were Amar Chitra Katha, Campfire Graphic Novels, Scholastic India, DC Comics by Random House, HarperCollins India, Pop Culture Publishing, Holy Cow Entertainment, Mario Miranda Gallery, Level 10 Studios, Chariot Comics, Myntra.com and Green Gold Animation – Chotta Bheem Comics.

     

    Never did the comics’ community in India have a platform where they could meet and interact. Now they do! Comic Con India is a unique event celebrating the illustrated medium, which brings together the whole comics industry and related fields such as Merchandise, Toys, Games, Films and Animation, along with fans of this culture from all age groups.