Uday Shankar urges Indian M&E sector to help nation’s global narrative 
At FICCI FRAMES ‘26, Vaz bats for more innovation, regulatory flexibility 
India b’band base at 1.1bn in August, telecom subs cross 1.36bn 
‘Ramayana’ makers unveil Yash’s Ravana look; MrBeast joins promos 
ALCOA India seeks TRAI intervention on live TV streaming 
India, Korea account for bulk of Asia video content spend: MPA 
Amitabh Bachchan praises Rohit Sharma on ‘KBC 18’ 
Subarna Ray Chaudhuri joins Red FM 
JioStar unveils campaign for India vs. WI T20 matches 
Meta launches Enterprise Platform, appoints CJ Desai CEO 
The United Kingdom’s independent online safety watchdog, Ofcom, yesterday opened a formal investigation into micro-blogging site X under the UK’s Online Safety Act to determine whether it has complied with its duties to protect peopl...
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Netflix tops paid OTT charts as ‘Haq’ becomes most-watched film in early 2026
Netflix has strengthened its position as the leading destination for theatrical releases in India, with ‘Haq’ emerging as the most viewed movie across paid OTT platforms in the first week of 2026. According to data from Chrome OTT (COTT), the film topped the charts during Week 1’2026 (January 3–9), drawing 7.42 million unique viewers...
Shilpa Shetty adds festive charm to ‘MasterChef India’s’ harvest special
As ‘MasterChef India’ continues to bring stories from kitchens across the country, the popular cooking reality show marked the harvest season with a special episode rooted in tradition, togetherness and cultural pride. Coinciding with festivals such as Pongal, Makar Sankranti, Lohri and Magh Bihu, the Harvest Special episode emerged ...
‘Mardaani 3’ to hit theatres on Jan 30
The release date of Rani Mukerji-starrer action thriller ‘Mardaani 3’ has been advanced, with Yash Raj Films deciding to bring the film to cinemas earlier than originally scheduled. The third instalment of the popular franchise will now release on Janu...
Akhil Bhalla appointed Product Head, Live and Connected TV at NDTV
NDTV has strengthened its digital video leadership with the appointment of Akhil Bhalla as Product Head, Live and Connected TV, signalling a sharper focus on live news and connected television as viewing habits continue to evolve across screens and platforms. The development was shared through a LinkedIn post update, in which Bhalla announced...
Vipin Ramachandran joins Network18 as Lead Marketing – South
Network18 Media & Investments Limited has appointed Vipin Ramachandran as Lead Marketing – South, further strengthening its regional marketing leadership as the media group sharpens its focus on platform-led growth and brand-driven audience engagement acro...