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SPNI bets on game shows and reality TV to revive appointment viewing

At a time when content consumption is increasingly defined by endless scrolling and individual screens, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) is placing renewed emphasis on shared viewing experiences. By reimagining game shows and reality television, the broadcaster is seeking to turn formats once considered traditional into powerful unifiers that...

‘Accused’ to premiere on Netflix on Feb 27

Psychological thriller ‘Accused’, starring Konkona Sen Sharma and Pratibha Rannta, is set to premiere on Netflix on February 27. Directed by Anubhuti Kashyap, the film places women at the centre of a tense and morally complex narrative, exploring themes of power, belief and perception. According to an IANS report, the makers describe ‘Accused...

‘Battle Of Galwan’ locked for Independence Day weekend release

Salman Khan’s upcoming war drama ‘Battle Of Galwan’ has been postponed and is now slated for a theatrical release on August 14, coinciding with the Independence Day weekend. The film was earlier expected to arrive sooner but the makers have decided to push the release to align with the patriotic fervour around August 15. According to a UNI...

Akshay Kumar ropes in Exceed Group to strengthen brand and business strategy

Actor and entrepreneur Akshay Kumar has appointed the Exceed Group of Companies as a strategic partner to lead and consolidate his brand and business operations, marking a significant step in strengthening the structure, scale and long-term vision of his professional ecosystem. According to Exceed Group press release, the association is aimed...

Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bhooth Bangla’ to release in theatres on April 10

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has announced a change in the release date of his upcoming horror-comedy ‘Bhooth Bangla’. The film will now arrive in cinemas on April 10, instead of its earlier scheduled release on May 15. According to a PTI report, Akshay shared the update with fans on Saturday through an Instagram post, unveiling an announcemen...

YouTube pushes premium content as ‘New TV’ in India

Google-owned YouTube is stepping up its push to be seen as a premium content destination in India, as viewing increasingly shifts from smartphones to large screens in living rooms, The Economic Times report. The platform is seeking to move beyond its long-h...

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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!