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Indian music industry doyens launch music app Goongoonalo

Renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar, along with leading voices from the Indian music fraternity including Shaan and Shankar Mahadevan, came together on Friday to launch ‘Goongoonalo’, a new music platform that aims to put creative ownership back in the hands of artists. According to an ANI report, the app was unveiled in Mumbai and is positioned a...

Panorama Studios ties up with Century Films for Malayalam distribution

Panorama Studios has announced a long-term strategic distribution partnership with the iconic Century Films for the release of all its Malayalam films, marking a significant step in strengthening its presence in the South Indian market. The association brings together a contemporary, content-focused studio and one of the most respected legacy ba...

Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Spirit’ set for March 2027 theatrical release

Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga has locked the release date for his much-anticipated film ‘Spirit’, announcing that the film will arrive in cinemas on March 5, 2027. The announcement has sparked fresh excitement among fans, given the director’s track record of delivering hard-hitting, conversation-starting cinema. The release update was shared ...

Trump invests over $1 million in Netflix, Warner Bros bonds after merger deal

US President Donald Trump purchased more than USD 1 million worth of corporate bonds issued by Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery shortly after the two media giants announced a major merger agreement. The investments were disclosed in a financial filing released by the White House on Friday, shedding light on Trump’s transactions during the fina...

JioStar posts strong Q3 growth, clocks Rs.8,010 cr revenue

Reliance Industries Limited’s media and entertainment business delivered a robust performance in the third quarter of FY26, with JioStar emerging as a key growth driver across television, digital streaming and sports broadcasting. The media arm reported gross revenue of Rs.8,010 cr during the quarter, supported by strong viewership, rising digit...

BBC plans programmes for YouTube to shore up revenue, says FT

The BBC plans to produce programmes for Google's YouTube for the first time, the Financial Times reported yesterday, as the British public broadcaster looks to generate more money as many viewers turn to streaming platforms, a Reuters despatch stated.

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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!