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Zee Media CEO Karan Singh quits; Raktim Das to take charge

In a significant leadership change at Zee Media Corporation Ltd., Karan Abhishek Singh, Chief Executive Officer, has stepped down from his role, just over a year after assuming charge in July 2024. Alongside Singh, Rajesh Sareen, the company’s Chief Revenue Officer, has also resigned from his position. Industry sources report that Raktim Das, mo...

Bill Gates’ foundation collaborates with Star Plus’ ‘Kyunki…’

In an unprecedented moment for Indian entertainment, global philanthropist Bill Gates is set to make a special appearance in Star Plus’ legendary television series, ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’. The three-episode feature will see Smriti Irani reprise her iconic role as Tulsi Virani, using the show’s emotional storytelling to spotlight crucia...

Avtr Meta Labs unveils AI-driven micro drama ‘Truth & Lies’

In a groundbreaking step for the future of entertainment, Avtr Meta Labs, a Concept Communication Group initiative and India’s pioneering digital human and AI content company, has unveiled 'Truth & Lies' an innovative AI-led micro-drama series starring India’s first AI superstar, Naina Avtr. Presented by Nature4Nature as the Title Sponsor...

‘Param Sundari’ starts streaming on Prime Video

Prime Video has announced the exclusive global streaming premiere of ‘Param Sundari’, a heartwarming romantic comedy produced by Dinesh Vijan under the banner of Maddock Films. Directed by Tushar Jalota, the film features Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles, bringing together a story that blends love, laughter, and the beauty of cu...

Republic Media, Collegedunia to launch ‘Republic Education’

Republic Media Network has announced the launch of its new vertical Republic Education marking its strategic foray into the education sector. Alongside this major move, the Network unveiled plans for India’s largest-ever college ranking initiative, the Republic Education College Rankings powered by Collegedunia.com. According to a press relea...

Frodoh, CloudTV Ads join hands to expand CTV ad reach

Fast-growing adtech firm Frodoh has announced a strategic partnership with CloudTV, India’s fastest-growing smart TV OS to accelerate the growth of connected TV advertising in India.

With several years of experience in the connected TV (CTV0 space, Frodoh brings deep expertise in bui...

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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!