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Are DPOs, streamers on collision path on live TV?

Distribution Platform Operators (DPOs), such as Tata Sky and Dish TV, are reportedly planning to approach the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to seek intervention against over-the-top (OTT) platforms streaming live TV channels. This move is seen as a protective measure amid growing concerns that the ri...

Baghi Di Dhee wins best Punjabi feature film at National Film Awards 2024

In a moment of pride for the Punjabi film industry, ‘Baghi Di Dhee’ has been awarded the Best Punjabi feature film for 2022 at the 70th National Film Awards. The announcement was made during a ceremony attended by the President of India, Draupadi Murmu. The film, produced by

WPP, Roblox unite to revolutionize immersive media for global brands

WPP has announced a significant global partnership with Roblox, a leading immersive gaming and creation platform, aimed at unlocking the potential of immersive media and gaming for brands worldwide. This partnership builds on several years of collaboration, focusing on interactive 3D brand content and advertising. By leveraging Roblox as a ne...

Shoojit, Rishab Shetty celebrate highs of Indian cinema

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar has expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the winners of the 2024 National Film Awards, highlighting the immense talent within the Indian cinema industry. Sircar, who himself has been part of the industry for nearly two decades ...

Is Airtel exploring Tata Play acquisition?

Bharti Airtel, led by Sunil Mittal, is in advanced discussions with the Tata Group to acquire Tata Play, India’s largest direct-to-home (DTH) service provider. This move comes as part of Airtel’s strategy to consolidate its presence in the digital TV sector,...

WBD, All Elite Wrestling renew multi-year media rights deal

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) have renewed their multi-year media rights agreement, strengthening their five-year partnership and expanding AEW’s reach across various platforms. This deal ensures WBD's networks will continue to be ...

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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!