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Rural India with 448 mn users accounts for 55 percent of total Internet base

The Internet user base in India is set to cross 900 million this year, propelled by the growing use of Indic languages for digital content, according to a report by IAMAI and Kantar.

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FreeDish invites applications for MPEG2 slots; some TV channels to leave

Even as some pay TV channels, riding the free platform of FreeDish (but were otherwise a pay channel), decided to quit the platform owing to regulatory restrictions, the FTA DTH platform has invited applications for allotment of vacant MPEG-2 slots for the period from April 2025 to March 2026.

‘Succession’ creator Jesse Armstrong to tackle financial crisis in new HBO Film

Jesse Armstrong, the brilliant mind behind HBO’s critically acclaimed series ‘Succession’, is working on a new movie for HBO Films, set against the backdrop of a financial crisis. Known for his razor-sharp storytelling and insightful take on wealth and power dynamics, Armstrong’s latest venture promises another gripping narrative. According t...

Ganesh Acharya’s upcoming film ‘Sirf Tum’ explores love beyond reason

Renowned choreographer and filmmaker Ganesh Acharya is gearing up to present his next cinematic venture, ‘Sirf Tum: Love Has No Reason’. Promising an emotional exploration of love that transcends logic, the film is set to be written and directed by Deepak Shivdasani, known for his hits like ‘

Mithila Palkar’s ‘Sweet Dreams’ explores a whimsical connection through dreams

Actress Mithila Palkar, celebrated for her performances in ‘Little Things’ and ‘Karwaan’, is all set to grace the screen in the upcoming film ‘Sweet Dreams’. Directed by Victor Mukherjee, the movie delves into an enchanting narrative where two strangers find themselves inexplicably connected through the ethereal realm of dreams. The film also...

Jio Star eyes Rs.6,000 cr ad revenue from ICC Champions Trophy and IPL 2025

Jio Star, the broadcast powerhouse, has set an ambitious target to rake in a staggering Rs. 6,000 crore inadvertising revenue across its TV and digital platforms during two marquee cricketing events—the ICC Champions Trophy and the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. This ambitious projection positions

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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!