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‘Dhurandhar’ barred across Gulf nations, overseas collections hit

Ranveer Singh’s new spy thriller ‘Dhurandhar’ has been banned across six Gulf countries — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE — after authorities reportedly objected to the film’s anti-Pakistan messaging. The sweeping ban has triggered fresh debate over how Indian films engaging with cross-border geopolitics are re...

Pocket FM, Arka Mediaworks expand ‘Baahubali’ universe with new audio series

Pocket FM has announced a landmark collaboration with Arka Mediaworks, the production house behind S.S. Rajamouli’s iconic ‘Baahubali’ universe, to create an all-new original audio series set in the kingdom of Maahishmathi. The partnership aims to mark the 10th anniversary of the ‘Baahubali’ franchise by introducing a fresh narrative within t...

WBD adds festive line-up across Cartoon Network, POGO,Discovery Kids

Warner Bros. Discovery is closing the year with a fresh slate of holiday programming across Cartoon Network, POGO and Discovery Kids, rolling out new shows and festive specials as families gear up for the Christmas season. The networks are introducing new characters, year-end stunts and fresh episodes of fan favourites designed to bring added...

Tata Play Binge unveils December content line-up

As the year draws to a close, Tata Play Binge has announced a power-packed December slate that delivers a mix of global blockbusters, pop-culture icons, fresh seasons of fan favourites, and new homegrown stories—promising viewers a month filled with high-quality entertainment across genres. From action and fantasy to music, drama, and superhero ...

National Geographic reveals its best of the world 2026 travel list

National Geographic has unveiled its latest Best of the World list, presenting a curated selection of standout destinations and experiences for 2026. The annual roundup highlights places that promise meaningful, immersive and unique travel opportunities for a wide range of travellers seeking deeper connections with nature, culture and local comm...

Prime Video drops trailer for final season of ‘Four More Shots Please!’

Prime Video has unveiled the much-awaited trailer of the fourth and final season of its International Emmy-nominated original series ‘Four More Shots Please!’, marking the beginning of an emotional farewell to one of India’s most popular female-led...

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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!