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Suresh Raina set to make his acting debut

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina is gearing up for a new innings—this time not on the cricket pitch but on the silver screen. The much-loved southpaw, known for his explosive batting and electric fielding, is all set to make his acting debut, adding another feather to his already illustrious cap. According to a report by PTI, Raina will b...

Balaji Telefilms posts Rs. 85cr profit in Q1

Balaji Telefilms Limited (BTL), one of India’s leading entertainment companies, has reported a strong consolidated performance for the first quarter of FY25, with total revenue touching Rs.453 crore and Profit After Tax (PAT) standing at Rs.85 crore. The growth comes on the back of a robust content pipeline, digital expansion, strategic restruct...

Tarun Bhascker, Eesha Rebba to lead new Telugu film

After the successful run of ‘35 - Chinna Katha Kaadu’, production house S Originals is back with another ambitious project—this time in collaboration with Movieverse Studios. The new Telugu film, set to feature celebrated actors Tarun Bhascker and Eesha Rebba in the lead, is being positioned as a deeply emot...

Pooja Bhatt to launch ‘The Pooja Bhatt Show’ podcast in Sept.

Celebrated actor, producer, and director Pooja Bhatt is set to debut as a podcast host with the upcoming show ‘The Pooja Bhatt Show,’ set for release in late September. The announcement was made through iHeartMedia and Mammoth Media Asia, marking its entry und...

WPP reshuffles communications leadership

Global communications veteran Chris Wade, WPP’s Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs, has announced his departure after 13 years with the company. Wade has been instrumental in reshaping WPP’s public profile, helping steer the company through rebranding efforts and global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical events. ...

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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!