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‘HAQ’ tops Netflix India charts, opens at No. 2 worldwide

‘HAQ’ has made a strong start to 2026 on Netflix, emerging as one of the most watched Hindi films on the platform and underlining filmmaker Suparn S. Varma’s growing stature in the OTT space. At a time when streaming successes are often measured by brief spikes, the film has stood out for its sustained viewership and the conversation it has spar...

WBD rejects revised Paramount bid as risky leveraged buyout

Warner Bros Discovery's board unanimously turned down Paramount Skydance's latest attempt to acquire the studio, saying its revised $108.4 billion hostile bid amounted to a risky leveraged buyout that investors should reject. In a letter to shareholders on January 07, Warner Bros' board said Paramount's offer hinges on "an extraordinary amoun...

Spotify eases ways for video creators to earn, unveils new LA studio

Spotify is expanding its monetization program for creators and introducing new tools for video podcasters, as it aims to better compete with YouTube and Netflix, in the booming market. The Swedish streaming company said on January 07 it has made investments that have contributed more than $10 billion in the podcast industry over the past five...

‘Dhurandhar’ becomes highest-grossing Hindi film, crosses Rs.831 crore nett

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ has created history at the Indian box office, emerging as the highest-earning Hindi film of all time. The Ranveer Singh-starrer has recorded a total India nett collection of over Rs.831 ...

Truecaller appoints Vikas Khanna as India Sr. Director Ad Sales

Truecaller has announced the appointment of Vikas Khanna as Senior Director, Ad Sales for Truecaller India, marking a key step in strengthening its advertising leadership as the company accelerates the next phase of growth for its ads business.

In his new role, Khanna will lead Truec...

Netflix India marks 10 years; Shergill reflects on storytelling journey

Netflix has completed a decade of its presence in India, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the country’s streaming and storytelling landscape. To commemorate the occasion, Monika Shergill, Vice President – Content, Netflix India, reflected on the platform’s journey and its commitment to Indian stories, creators and audiences. ...

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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!