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Saregama invests $36mn in Bhansali Prod.; to up stake to 51% by 2030

Saregama India will acquire 9,960 shares of Bhansali Productions for $35.8 million, the music label said yesterday, and also outlined a plan to take a 51 percent majority stake in the Bollywood movie studio by fiscal 2030.

It was not immediately clear what percentage of ownership the...

WhatsApp launches hyper-local messaging campaign

WhatsApp has expanded its push towards inclusive digital communication with the rollout of the second phase of its India-focused initiative aimed at users who face barriers to text-based messaging.

The latest phase sharpens the platform’s focus on rural and semi-literate communities,...

Cameron most expensive overseas player; uncapped Indians get high IPL bids

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas player in the Indian Premier League (IPL), after Kolkata Knight Riders signed him for 252 million Indian rupees ($2.77 million) at the player auction for the 2026 season in Abu Dhabi yesterday.

Green, who was init...

Aamir Khan Productions to release docu ‘Sitaaron Ke Sitaare’

Aamir Khan Productions is set to present a new documentary titled ‘Sitaaron Ke Sitaare’, offering a heartfelt look into the lives and journeys of the parents whose children featured in the film ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’.

The documentary aims to shine a light on the emoti...

Ofcom identifies 15 CTV platforms for PSB’s wider distribution

British communications regulator Ofcom is recommending to the United Kingdom’s government that 15 connected TV platforms, known as television selection services, should be designated by officials as it is critical viewers can easily find and discover the diverse range of high-quality content that public service broad...

Zee Telugu to premiere ‘Lakshmi Raave Maa Intiki’ Dec. 22

Zee Telugu is set to strengthen its fiction lineup with the launch of ‘Lakshmi Raave Maa Intiki’, a new daily drama that blends a youthful love story with themes of cultural contrast, family conflict and emotional resilience.

The show will premiere on December 22 and air eve...

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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!