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‘Zootopia2’ nets 32mn viewers globally since streaming debut

‘Zootopia2’ is racing ahead on Disney+, hopping to 32 million views globally in its first seven days, making it the top film on the streaming platform during its premiere week. Its arrival on the service builds on the enduring popularity of the franchise --- together, ‘Zootopia’, ‘Zootopia+’, and <...

Young leadership takes charge at Network18 as Avi Kaul moves on

Network18 has announced a major leadership transition, with a new generation of executives stepping into key roles as veteran media executive Avinash Kaul moves on after a 12-year stint with the company. His departure marks the end of an important chapter for the broadcast business. Kaul, who joined

‘Dhurandhar2’ delivers record opening day earning of Rs. 1bn+

Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar 2’, starring Ranveer Singh as an undercover spy in Pakistan, has broken many records to deliver one of the biggest openings in Indian cinema with an estimated earning of over Rs 100 cr...

Indian Men’s T20 WC victory run saw cricketers, brands jostle for dominance

India’s victorious run in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 not only captured the nation’s attention but also turned into a high-stakes battleground for advertisers, with the final alone drawing 135 million unique viewers on conn...

Zee Telugu to air ‘Bhartha Mahasayulaku…’ March 22

Zee Telugu has announced the world TV premiere of its Telugu comedy-drama ‘Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi’, set to air on March 22. The film features Ravi Teja, Ashika Ranganath, and Dimple Hayathi in lead roles, bringin...

SATCAB 2026 to spotlight future of broadcasting, OTT, digital media

SATCAB Symposium 2026 early next week is set to bring together some of the biggest voices from India’s broadcasting, digital media and technology ecosystem, with a strong focus on emerging trends, policy direction and business transformation. Scheduled to be held on March 24 and 25 in New Delhi along with the

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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!