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Language no bar; stars say Indian cinema is united by emotion, culture

On the second day of the World Audiovisual Entertainment Conference (WAVES) in Mumbai, some of Indian cinema’s most celebrated voices came together to discuss the rise of pan-Indian films and the fading bou...

Spielberg recognised me from ‘3 Idiots’, says Kareena at WAVES 2025

On the second day of the ongoing WAVES 2025 summit in Mumbai, Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan stole the spotlight with a heartwarming anecdote that left the audience both surprised and delighted. In a...

Digital Radio is the future, but analog must co-exist says at WAVES 2025

A compelling panel discussion titled ‘Radio Reimagined: Thriving in the Digital Age’ took centre stage at the ongoing World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) in Mumbai today. The session, rich in global perspectives and expert insights, delved deep into the opportunities and ...

WAVES 2025: Media dialogue backs creativity, heritage & ethics in AI Era

In a landmark step toward global creative cooperation, member nations participating in the Global Media Dialogue 2025 unanimously adopted the WAVES Declaration — a commitment to promoting cross-cultural collaborations, responsible use of emerging technologies, and giving greater...

Pay TV leaders chart course for India’s linear TV in digital age

The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit on May 02 witnessed a compelling discussion on the evolving landscape of India's linear and pay television sector.

Moderated by Kaushik Moitra of Bharucha & Partners, the sessio...

India set to lead global streaming; experts at WAVES 2025

India’s position in the global streaming and film economy came under the spotlight during a high-powered breakout session at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (

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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!