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Assam Tourism signs pact with BookMyShow to host International concerts

In a significant step towards boosting the state’s cultural and tourism profile, Assam Tourism Development Corporation Limited (ATDC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with BigTree Entertainment Private Limited, better known as BookMyShow, to organise international music concerts in Assam.

According to a rep...

JioHotstar nears Netflix with 300mn subscribers after IPL Boost

In a significant leap that underscores the growing dominance of homegrown digital platforms, JioHotstar has announced that its total subscriber base has touched the 300 million mark — bringing it just within striking distance of Netflix’s last reported global count of 301.63 million.

According to a PTI report, the ...

Ram Gopal Varma’s ‘Saaree’ to stream on Lionsgate Play from June 27

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma returns with a bone-chilling psychological thriller that probes deep into obsession and digital-age dangers. Titled ‘Saaree’, the film is all set to premiere exclusively on Lionsgate Play this June 27, and promises to take audiences on a disturbing journey through desire, control, and emotional unraveling.<...

John Abraham, Abhishek Sharma to reunite for ‘Munkeeman’

John Abraham is all set to don the superhero cape in his next big-screen outing, teaming up once again with director Abhishek Sharma for an upcoming film titled ‘Munkeeman’. The actor-dir...

NDTV launches ‘NDTV Alive’ to tap into live events space

NDTV has announced the launch of a new business vertical under the brand name ‘NDTV Alive’. The decision was taken at a Board meeting held on June 24, 2025, as part of the company’s broader effort to diversify revenue and explore new consumer touchpoints through large-format, experiential engagements.

JOJO to premiere ‘Gadbad Gotalo’ on June 27

Streaming platform JOJO is all set to tickle funny bones and thrill audiences with its upcoming Gujarati original series ‘Gadbad Gotalo’, premiering on the JOJO app on June 27, 2025. A detective comedy wrapped in suspense and soak...

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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!