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BBC.com unveils culture section
MUMBAI: UK pubcaster the BBC‘s site BBC.com has launched BBC Culture, its fourth bespoke feature section and the first of two additions to the site this month.
BBC Culture is a fusion of videos and images coupled with editorial content from journalists and commentators, offering an alternative lens on global trends across the arts.
At launch BBC Culture will comprise nine columns including:
- The Reel World: BBC film reporter Tom Brook examines the latest trends on screen and in the movie industry such as ‘Hollywood seeks inspiration from the bible.‘
- The Measure: Maya Singer casts a fashion eye over the news and culture – and gives the insider‘s take when fashion is the story, asking questions such as ‘Can luxury fashion ever be punk?‘
- Counterpoint: Clemency Burton-Hill shares the biggest stories from the world of classical music including: ‘Philip Glass and Linz Opera: A classic combination.
BBC Culture will also include a section titled ‘Big In…‘ featuring relevant and topical cultural stories from around the world as reported by the BBC‘s network of correspondents, as well as linking to content from its sister sites BBC Travel and BBC Future and BBC Autos.
International users will be able to continue their journey and conversation with Culture Editors and other fans by the specially created Facebook and Twitter profiles.
This latest geature section is produced by the UK-based editorial team under editorial director Matthew Littleford with Matthew Anderson, taking on the role of editor.
Over the coming weeks BBC.com will bring users the fifth feature section BBC Capital focusing on personal wealth management, leadership and career and a new season on BBC Future ‘Building Tomorrow‘ which will kick-off with a commission from sci-fi author Bruce Sterling.
The launch of BBC Culture is supported by, Visa in the US, Amex in Canada and Vacheron Constantin in Europe; Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific. The sponsorship arrangement was facilitated by BBC Advertising, which sells advertising and sponsorship solutions on behalf of BBC World News and BBC.com.
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AI Impact Summit ’26: Adobe offers Firefly, Photoshop free to Indian students
Adobe to equip 15,000 schools, 500 colleges with free AI tools
NEW DELHI: Adobe has unveiled a major education-focused investment to expand access to its AI-powered creative and productivity tools for students in India, as the company deepens its alignment with the government’s skilling and creator-economy ambitions.
Announced at the India AI Impact Summit, the initiative will provide applications such as Firefly, Photoshop and Acrobat free of charge to students through accredited higher education institutions across the country. The package includes software access, structured curriculum, training modules and industry-recognised credentials.
The programme supports the government’s ‘Create in India’ vision and the Union Budget 2026 goal of generating two million jobs in the animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) sector by 2030.
Working with the government, Adobe said it will make its AI tools and learning resources available at no cost to 15,000 schools and 500 colleges equipped with Content Creator Labs.
Shantanu Narayen, chair and ceo of Adobe, said the move would expand creative opportunity for millions of Indian students while accelerating the prime minister’s vision for a digitally skilled workforce.
Adobe said Firefly integrates creative AI models from partners including Google, OpenAI and Runway, enabling users to generate content using multiple models. Acrobat Pro will support productivity and collaboration tasks such as editing text and images.
Separately, Adobe India has partnered with NASSCOM FutureSkills Prime, a digital skilling initiative backed by the ministry of electronics and information technology, to offer free courses and certifications. The programmes are aimed at preparing students for roles across design, animation, gaming, marketing, media, e-commerce and technology.
