Just as the mercurial IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals continues its roller-coaster ride in the 2026 season with breathtaking highs, disappointing lows and avoidable controversies, the ownership issue also is yo-yoing. Yesterday came the news that a set of US-based bidders collective have been ousted and a new majority owner in steel baron Lakshmi Mittal has walked in.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has appointed noted lyricist, writer and communications expert Prasoon Joshi as the Chairman of Prasar Bharati, according to an official statement. The appointment, in a rare move, places a prominent creative professional at the helm of India’s public service broadcaster.
After nearly a decade of shaping stories and steering a creative vision, Sameer Nair has bid an emotional farewell to Applause Entertainment, marking the end of a significant chapter in his professional journey. In a heartfelt LinkedIn note, Nair reflected on “close to 9 years” since setting up Applause 2.0, calling it the right moment “to pursue a new challenge.”
Comedian Harsh Gujral and actor Gaurav Khanna are set to feature in Colors TV’s stunt-based reality show ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 15’. The 15th edition will be hosted by Rohit Shetty, who will push contestants to their limits, forcing them to confront their deepest fears and turning every stunt into a gripping test of resilience and courage, according to a press release.
Prime Video has announced the exclusive global streaming premiere of the Tamil sci-fi romantic comedy ‘Love Insurance Kompany’, set to debut on May 6.
S8UL has unveiled its complete competitive lineup across 12 titles for the upcoming Esports World Cup 2026, marking one of its most expansive campaigns yet. With a mix of international talent and strong Indian representation, the organisation is positioning itself for a significant run at the global event.
Actor and host Rajeev Khandelwal recently revealed a lesser-known chapter of his acting journey on the show ‘Tum Ho Naa – Ghar Ki Superstar’, offering a candid and personal insight into how he developed his performance skills over time.
Kannada OTT platform ZEE5 is set to premiere Love Mocktail 3, the final instalment of the popular ‘Love Mocktail’ franchise, on May 8. The film will stream exclusively on the platform for audiences across regions.
Collective Artists Network has launched an AI-powered avatar of bestselling author Amish Tripathi, marking a new step in blending storytelling with artificial intelligence-driven content creation.
BBC Player is celebrating 100 years of the life and legacy of renowned naturalist and documentarian David Attenborough this May with a specially curated collection of his landmark works, highlighting his decades-long contribution to natural history storytelling.