Kohli highest earner in IPL history; KKR leads teams in valuations

📷 Virat Kohli has emerged as the highest earner in the 18-year-old IPL’s history, grossing Rs. 230 crore from his association with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, according to a report published yesterday.

Iran war impact: Z posts net loss of Rs 103.7cr for Q4 FY25-26

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 103.7 crore for the March quarter of FY 2025-26, on account of higher expenses. It had posted a net profit of Rs 188.4 crore in the January-March period a year ago, according to a regulatory filing yesterday.

MIB opens Govt digital ad campaigns to MSME startups

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has amended the Digital Advertisement Policy 2023 to allow eligible MSME entities and startups to participate in government digital advertising campaigns through a separate empanelment mechanism

Prasar Bharati opens applications for DD Free Dish MPEG-4 slot auction

Prasar Bharati has invited applications for the mid-year 99th online e-auction for allotment of vacant MPEG-4 slots on the DD Free Dish platform for the period between June 5, 2026 and March 31, 2027 on a pro-rata basis.

Varun Kohli steps down as Bharat Express Group CEO

Varun Kohli has stepped down from his role as director and Group CEO of Bharat Express, marking the end of his latest stint with the media network.

Hari Om App appoints Nitin Kumar Mishra as Chief Patron

Hari Om App has announced the appointment of Nitin Kumar Mishra as its Chief Patron, further strengthening the platform’s focus on promoting Sanatan Dharma, Indian culture and spiritual storytelling across digital audiences.

Marvel reshuffles leadership across comics, franchise teams

Marvel has announced a leadership restructuring across its comics and franchise divisions, appointing Brad Winderbaum as Head of Marvel Television, Animation, Comics & Franchise, while naming David Abdo as General Manager, Comics & Franchise.

Tata Play Binge curates Nawazuddin special b’day watchlist

As actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui celebrated his 51st birthday yesterday, Tata Play’s streaming platform Tata Play Binge has put together a special watchlist featuring some of the actor’s most memorable performances that helped establish him as one of the finest talents in modern Hindi cinema

Director Hirani forays into OTT realm with ‘Pritam and Pedro’

Director Rajkumar Hirani is foraying into the streaming space with ‘Pritam and Pedro’, which will premiere on jioHotstar on July 3.

Meta details employee layoff plans in memo, starting this week

Meta detailed its layoff plans for this week in a memo shared with employees earlier this week, saying cuts to its workforce globally would be accompanied by ‌a fresh round of organizational changes aimed at improving the company’s AI workflows.

‘Seven and a Half Dates’ to premiere on YouTube May 24

Actors Karan Wahi and Surbhi Jyoti are set to headline ‘Seven and a Half Dates’, a romantic comedy series that is being positioned as India’s first musical web series. The show has been announced by actor-turned-filmmaker Shaalien Malhotra, who has also co-directed the project.

Amazon launches slimmer, faster Fire TV Stick HD in India

Amazon India has launched its new Fire TV Stick HD in India, describing it as its slimmest and fastest HD streaming stick so far. Priced at Rs 4,999, the device is aimed at helping users turn existing televisions into smart TVs with support for Full HD streaming, HDR10+, Wi-Fi 6 and Alexa voice controls.

Ultra Play OTT launches ‘An Interview Gone Filmy’ campaign

Ultra Play OTT has launched a new digital campaign titled ‘An Interview Gone Filmy’, turning an ordinary job interview into a humorous Bollywood-inspired conversation to celebrate how deeply cinema is connected with everyday life

‘Kheti’ first poster unveils Jackie Shroff, Sharad Kelkar in chilling rural horror drama

The first poster of upcoming rural horror film ‘Kheti’ starring Jackie Shroff and Sharad Kelkar has been unveiled, offering audiences a haunting glimpse into what promises to be an intense and atmospheric horror drama rooted in rural India.

RCB’s Rajat Patidar named ROTORIS brand ambassador

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar has been named the face of Indian mechanical watch brand ROTORIS ahead of the IPL 2026

Simran Choudhary, MC SQUARE team up for ‘Jamna Kinare’

Singer-songwriter Simran Choudhary and rapper MC SQUARE have joined hands for their latest folk-pop single ‘Jamna Kinare’, a playful romantic track inspired by the timeless charm of Radha-Krishna love stories.

Rajeev Khandelwal says ‘Tum Ho Naa’ is about celebrating homemakers, not preaching

Actor Rajeev Khandelwal says his upcoming reality show ‘Tum Ho Naa – Ghar Ki Superstar’ is designed to celebrate homemakers and acknowledge their everyday contribution rather than delivering any social message in a preachy manner.

‘Gullak’ S5 to premiere on Sony LIV from June 5

Sony LIV has officially announced that the fifth season of its much-loved family drama ‘Gullak’ will premiere on June 5, bringing back the everyday warmth, humour, and emotional moments of the Mishra family that audiences have connected with over the years