Bangladesh bans IPL b’cast in retaliation to Mustafizur matter

Bangladesh yesterday banned the broadcast of IPL’s upcoming season to protest pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s ouster from the world’s biggest T20 league on BCCI instructions amid a steady deterioration of the country’s diplomatic ties with India...

Saurabh Dwivedi quits ITG after 12 years; Kuldeep Mishra to head Lallantop editorial

Journalist Saurabh Dwivedi, the founding editor of Lallantop and India Today Hindi, has resigned from India Today Group Digital after a 12-year-long association, marking the end of a significant chapter in the group’s digital journalism journey, the announcement was made yesterday.

Amit Shah to headline CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards on Jan 10

CNBC-TV18 is set to host the 21st edition of the India Business Leader Awards (IBLA), one of the country’s most prestigious business honours, on January 10, 2026, in Mumbai. The flagship event will bring together India’s top political leadership...

Deepika Padukone unveils initiative for emerging creative talent

Actor and producer Deepika Padukone marked her birthday yesterday by unveiling a new initiative aimed at nurturing the next generation of creative professionals in the entertainment industry. The actor announced the launch of ‘The OnSet Program..

Chefs Brar, Kapoor feel ‘MasterChef India’ upped everyday cooking

Celebrity chefs Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapoor, who have joined Vikas Khanna as judges on ‘MasterChef India’ season 9, believe the popular cooking reality show has played a pivotal role in transforming how everyday cooking is perceived in the country...

BT names jury for India’s Best CEOs Awards’ 14th edition

Business Today has announced the distinguished jury for the 14th edition of BT India’s Best CEOs Awards, its annual platform that recognises exceptional leadership across India Inc...

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ surpasses $1bn at global box office

The Walt Disney Studios has said that 20th Century Studios’ ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ has officially surpassed $1 billion at the global box office, cementing another monumental achievement for James Cameron’s ground-breaking franchise and underscoring its unparalleled connection with audiences worldwide.

FanCode bags India sub-continent streaming rights to ATP Tour

FanCode, an Indian digital sports-focused OTT platform, has secured exclusive streaming rights to the men’s tennis ATP Tour across the Indian subcontinent until 2028...

NFDC-backed ‘Ustad Bantoo’ set for world premiere at IFFR 2026

The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) continues to strengthen India’s independent cinema footprint globally, with ‘Ustad Bantoo’ gearing up for its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2026.

‘Bigg Boss Marathi’ S6 to premiere on Jan 11 on Colors Marathi, JioHotstar

One of Marathi television’s most celebrated and widely followed reality shows, ‘Bigg Boss Marathi’, is set to return with a brand-new season, promising high-voltage drama, fresh twists and larger-than-life entertainment.

ET NOW, ET NOW Swadesh roll out ‘Budget Bharat Yatra 2026’

ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh have announced the launch of ‘Budget Bharat Yatra 2026’, a nationwide editorial initiative aimed at capturing India’s budget expectations from the ground up, as the country prepares for the Union Budget 2026...

CNN-News18 appoints Kasiviswanathan as News Director for converged output

CNN-News18 has appointed senior journalist Muralidharan Kasiviswanathan as News Director (Converged Output), strengthening its editorial leadership at a time when the newsroom is sharpening its focus on multi-platform journalism.

Amazon Prime Video elevates Sonal Kabi to APAC, ANZ marketing head

Amazon Prime Video has promoted Sonal Kabi to Director and Head of Marketing for APAC and ANZ, significantly expanding her leadership remit across key international markets. In her new role...

WPP Media programmatic head Shashidhar Sharma exits after five years

Shashidhar Sharma has stepped down from WPP Media, formerly GroupM, concluding a five-year stint with the organisation. His last working day was January 2, bringing to a close a phase in which he played a key role in shaping the group’s programmatic and ad operations strategy...

Jaaved Jaaferi’s ‘Mayasabha’ set for theatrical release on January 30

Actor Jaaved Jaaferi will be seen leading the cast of ‘Mayasabha’, which is slated to hit cinema halls on January 30. The film marks the latest directorial outing of Rahi Anil Barve and brings together a strong ensemble that includes Mohammad Samad, Veena Jamkar and Deepak Damle in pivotal roles...