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News9 Plus triumphs with ‘Duologue with Barun Das’ at NT A Awards 2023

News9 Plus, the trailblazing news OTT platform, clinched a series of esteemed awards at the illustrious News Television Awards 2023, reaffirming its eminence in the realm of journalism. The crowning glory of the evening belonged to the flagship show 'Duologue with Barun Das,' securing the prestigious E...

Tata Play launches addressable ads for Linear TV

Tata Play on Monday rolled out addressable ads for linear television, a 'breakthrough' in the Indian industry for unconnected boxes and a move that should propel revenues of the dish TV provider who never had access to advertising revenue. Addressable Ads will allow brands to target segmented audiences ...

‘Animal’ grosses Rs. 660 cr globally amidst criticism for being too violent

Even as an Indian Member of Parliament criticised movies like ‘Animal’ and ‘Pushpa’ for promoting violence, the makers of ‘Animal’ said that the film has minted Rs 660 crore at the worldwide gross box office.

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COAI wants US-type Bill on making big apps pay for infra in India

Telecom operators want the government to adopt a Bill, similar to a proposal in the US Congress, that would make large internet apps contribute to infrastructure costs to help lower broadband costs for consumers, a senior industry official said.

A Bill sponsored by US Senators Markwa...

IMG digital trends predict rise of AI, women’s sport monetisation

Global sports, events and representation company IMG’s Digital Trends Report 2024, which explores technologies and developments that will shape the sport media landscape for rights holders over the next 12 months, predicts growth of smarter stadiums, tactical adoption of generative AI, and monetizing women’s sport th...

Digitally restored ‘Vasthuhara’ be will screened at IFFK

The upcoming International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) is set to host the premiere of the digitally restored and remastered version of the acclaimed film 'Vasthuhara' (1991) at New Screen 3. This presentation, part of the Restored Classics section, marks a tribute to the late director G. Aravindan's enduring ...

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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!