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Collective Artists Network acquires Terribly Tiny Tales
Mumbai: Collective Artists Network, a trailblazer in the new media landscape, proudly announces its acquisition of Terribly Tiny Tales (TTT), a premier storytelling platform. This strategic acquisition aligns with Collective Artists Network’s vision to become the country’s new media company with its roots in popular culture and expanding its influence in the media industry.
TTT began its journey in 2013 as a text-first flash fiction platform on Facebook, founded by Anuj Gosalia. Recognising the need for organic storytelling amidst the clutter of internet memes and GIFs, Gosalia launched TTT to bring meaningful and relatable content to digital audiences. Over the years, TTT has transformed into a versatile content powerhouse with a vibrant community of over 5 million creators and content lovers. The platform now spans Instagram, YouTube, and other social media, boasting millions of loyal followers.
Collective Artists Network founder and CEO Vijay Subramaniam commented on the acquisition, “My vision has always been to build scale by creating an ecosystem that supports the best forms of storytelling for creators. The acquisition of Terribly Tiny Tales fits perfectly into our expansion plan to establish Collective Artists Network as the preeminent new media company centred around creators and content. We endeavour to empower the entire creator ecosystem with our network and this acquisition is another step toward achieving that goal.”
TTT’s evolution from a micro-fiction platform to a comprehensive content business is marked by its impressive reach and impact. The platform’s weekly engagement reaches 25 million people, making it a valuable partner for ambitious brands seeking to share their stories. TTT has successfully collaborated with major brands and created original content, including web series, short films, and animated shorts.
Terribly Tiny Tales founder and CEO Anuj Gosalia shared his enthusiasm, “Joining forces with Collective Artists Network is a definitive moment for Terribly Tiny Tales. This partnership will enable TTT to leverage Collective’s extensive resources and expertise, allowing us to amplify our reach and impact in the storytelling domain. We are thrilled to be part of this burgeoning force that values creativity, storytelling and innovation as much as we do.”
Since its inception, Collective Artists Network has transitioned from its renowned talent management roots to becoming a dynamic new media entity. The company launched BigBang.Social last year, a tech platform that connects creators with opportunities for commerce, brand collaboration, upskilling, and community building. This platform has been instrumental in fostering a vibrant creator community.
Last year, the company further expanded its portfolio by acquiring Under 25 Universe, a learning technology company aimed at empowering student culture and providing opportunities within the creator ecosystem. And most recently the Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund was established in partnership with Nikhil Kamath’s Gruhas to invest in and support young entrepreneurs and start-ups in the consumer sector.
The acquisition of Terribly Tiny Tales is a significant milestone in Collective Artists Network’s journey to redefine creator-led new media businesses. With this acquisition, the company is poised to resonate even more deeply with diverse audiences in today’s dynamic media landscape.
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Trump announces $300bn Texas oil refinery with Reliance, calls it the biggest in US history
First new US refinery in 50 years planned at Brownsville port with Reliance
WASHINGTON: The United States may soon see the first brand-new oil refinery built on its soil in half a century.
Donald Trump announced a proposed $300 billion refinery project in Texas, calling it a landmark moment for American energy production and jobs.
Posting on Truth Social on 10 March, Trump said the facility would be built at the Port of Brownsville and developed by a company called America First Refining, with major investment from India’s Reliance Industries.
The announcement frames the project as a centrepiece of the administration’s push for “energy dominance”, with Trump claiming it would deliver thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic activity to South Texas.
If realised, the plant would mark the first all-new major refinery constructed in the United States since the 1970s. In recent decades, oil companies have largely chosen to expand existing facilities rather than build new ones, citing high costs, regulatory hurdles and environmental scrutiny.
Trump described the proposed investment as the “biggest in US history”, positioning it as proof that policy changes such as streamlined permits and lower taxes are drawing large-scale energy investments back into the country.
The refinery is planned for the Port of Brownsville, a strategic Gulf Coast location that provides easy access to shipping routes and export markets.
A key partner in the project is Reliance Industries, controlled by billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani. The company already runs the world’s largest refining complex in Jamnagar, India, making it one of the most experienced operators in large-scale petroleum processing.
The Texas venture would mark a significant step for the group into America’s domestic refining sector, potentially strengthening industrial ties between the US and India.
The proposed refinery is being promoted as a next-generation facility capable of processing American shale oil while maintaining high environmental standards. Trump said it would be “the cleanest refinery in the world”, although the specific technologies behind that claim have not yet been detailed.
Industry observers also note that the $300 billion figure is unusually large for a refinery project, and analysts are waiting for more clarity on whether the number reflects total construction costs, long-term infrastructure investment, or broader economic impact estimates.
As of 11 March, Reliance Industries had not publicly confirmed the investment size or the structure of its involvement.
For now, the announcement has sparked equal parts excitement and curiosity in energy markets. If the plan moves from promise to pouring concrete, the refinery could reshape the Gulf Coast energy landscape, and reopen a chapter in American refining that has been quiet for nearly fifty years.
