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Natalie Morales joins ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ for S21

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WhatsApp testing voice chat mode for Meta AI

WhatsApp is set to enhance user interactions with Meta AI through a new voice chat mode, according to a IANS report. The feature will allow users to communicate with Meta AI using voice commands, providing a more natural and efficient way to interact with the chatbot. The upcoming update will introduce a variety of voice options for

MIB seeks Netflix explanation on ‘Kandahar Hijack’ drama; meeting today

The Indian government has summoned the content head of OTT platform Netflix over the series 'IC-814 -- The Kandahar Hijack', which has triggered a row over depiction of hijackers.

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Kangana threatens legal action to have CBFC clear ‘Emergency’

Four days ahead of the scheduled premiere of ‘Emergency’, actor Kangana Ranaut has levelled allegations against the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for stalling its certificate to delay the release. Ranaut, who plays the role of former Prime Mi...

Zee appoints Shiva Chinnasamy as CTO

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) has announced the appointment of Shiva Chinnasamy as Chief Technology and Product Officer effective from September 2.

Chinnasamy will operate from the company’s Technology and Innovation ...

Subhash Chandra accuses SEBI chief of scuttling Zee-Sony merger

Zee group’s founder and present Chairman Emeritus Subhash Chandra has once again pointed fingers at Madhabi Puri Buch, the controversial chief of the Indian markets regulator, accusing her of scuttling the Sony-Zee merger, which was ca...

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!