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75 per cent of Canadian children net savvy at seven
MUMBAI: According to a new Ipsos Reid survey, 75 per cent of Canadian children in small families who use the Internet are proficient on it when they are just seven. |
Additionally, the majority of Canadian parents (69 per cent) think that it’s important for children to be technology-savvy from an early age. The National Canadians and Technology survey, commissioned by Telus, polled 4,466 respondents and found that more than half of parents with teens think that internet encourages independent learning. In fact, 44 per cent of dads believe that limiting their children’s use of technology will hold them back. According to the survey, 74 per cent of children are allowed to spend between one and five hours per week on the internet; 59 per cent of teens agree that they cannot live without access to the internet. But the survey also illustrates that Canadians believe that the internet, mobile phones and television have a broader purpose: as an integral link connecting modern families and bringing them closer together. Says University of Toronto‘s Dr. Barry Wellman, “Canadian families have moved from being groups to being social networks. Each family member goes about their separate agendas but links up at night and by new media throughout the day. “Their lives have expanded beyond their homes and neighbourhoods and at the same time, we’re communicating more than ever.” Majority of Canadians believe that a core value of technology is its ability to strengthen relationships: 83 per cent of respondents who strongly agree that technology helps keep their family organised, also say that the internet has improved their connection with family and friends. Additionally, 57 per cent of Canadians agree that pre-recorded TV helps them stay close to their family because it gives them the freedom to watch their favourite shows when they have time together. |
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Mukta Arts and Green Gold ink MOU to animate iconic film IPs
Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan to spawn animated shows plus features.
MUMBAI: When classic hindi movie meets animation, the result is a fresh reel of nostalgia with a cartoon twist. Mukta Arts Ltd. and Green Gold Animation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on animated shows and feature films drawn from Mukta Arts’ four-decade treasure trove of iconic IPs. The partnership taps Mukta’s SGM Animation Studio launched in 2025 as its dedicated animation and games arm and Green Gold’s proven track record in building scalable, homegrown franchises. Creative teams from both sides have already kicked off discussions, with the first project currently in development.
The slate will draw inspiration from landmark Mukta films including Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Khalnayak, Saudagar and Iqbal, plus character-led spin-offs from those universes. The aim is to reimagine these stories for today’s young, global audiences while preserving their emotional core.
Green Gold Animation (home of Chhota Bheem) founder and CEO Rajiv Chilaka said, “This partnership with SGM Studios allows us to apply our experience in building long-lasting animation IPs to a truly iconic film catalogue. Together, we aim to create animated worlds that are rooted in these legendary stories, yet designed to connect with today’s young, global audiences.”
Mukta Arts Ltd. filmmaker and founder Subhash Ghai added, “Mukta Arts has always believed in creating stories with lasting emotional value. Through animation, we are extending our IP into a new medium for the next generation.”
In an industry where timeless tales never go out of fashion, this collaboration promises to bring beloved characters back to life with a modern, animated glow proving that some stories are too good to stay in live-action. Stay tuned for the first animated frame to drop.
