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Film fraternity welcomes Cinematograph Act changes to tackle piracy

The Indian film fraternity has welcomed the amendments to the Cinematograph Act mandating a maximum jail term of three years and a fine of up to five per cent of the production cost of the film for those involved in film piracy and circulation of such content.

‘KBC’ S15 to debut on the eve of India’s Independence Day

Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC), hosted by megastar Amitabh Bachchan, will return for its 15th season on August 14, channel Sony TV has announced.

The long-running quiz game show will air on weekdays a...

Puneet Chandok to lead Microsoft India, South Asia

Tech giant Microsoft made a significant announcement yesterday, naming Puneet Chandok as the new Corporate Vice President of Microsoft India and South Asia. Effective September 1, Chandok will take over the operational responsibilities from Anant Maheshwari, an official release by Microsoft said. ...

ASCI whitepaper flags copyright ownership challenges vs. AI

Usage of generative AI tools in advertising can lead to displacement of creative labour, the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) warned yesterday.

The self-regulatory organisation for the industry recommended a few steps to mitigate ...

MIB advises Chrome DM to stop making public TRPs

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has issued a show cause notice to Chrome Data Analytics and Media (CDAM), accusing them of releasing and commercially utilizing TV channel rating data without proper registration as a rating agency. According to the notice from the I&B, CDAM's actions hav...

Marvel’s ‘Loki’ S2 new trailer & poster released

In a thrilling announcement today, Disney+ Hotstar has revealed an exciting new trailer and poster to mark the highly anticipated second season of Marvel Studios' 'Loki.' Fans are in for a treat as the infamous God of Mischief is set to embark on a fresh array of adventures alongside the Time Variance ...

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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!