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Netflix lines up high-decibel send-off for sci-fi ‘Stranger Things’

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Filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer wants to tell middle class stories

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She calls the 2015 film, starring Swara Bhasker and <...

Will AI redefine global cinema? Probably yes, say IFFI veterans

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‘Be Dune Teen’ trailer captures chaos, charm of parenting

The trailer of the upcoming Marathi original series ‘Be Dune Teen’ has been unveiled by its makers, offering viewers a warm, emotional and often humorous glimpse into the lives of a young couple caught between love, responsibility and the unpredictability of parenthood.

Star...

‘De De Pyaar De 2’ crosses Rs.100cr mark at global BO

Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh’s latest release, ‘De De Pyaar De 2’, has sailed past the Rs.100 crore milestone at the worldwide box office, registering Rs.100.22 crore since its theatrical release. The film, which also features R Madhavan in a key role, continues to draw audiences with its blend of humou...

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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!