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Viacom18’s Rishtey Cineplex returns back

Viacom18’s movie channel Rishtey Cineplex is ready to relaunch tomorrow; June 5. The relaunch of the movie channel will enable Viacom18 to expand its movie portfolio in the Hindi movie space, with a unique movie catalogue for both COLORS Cineplex and Rishtey Cineplex, Viacom18 said in a statement.

FTA channels consortium asks I&B Ministry to place channels on DD Free Dish

An association of FTA channels appeals to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to place their channels on Prasar Bharati’s DTH Platform DD Free Dish. As the advertising revenue has dipped to 80% the FTA channels have been struggling to stay afloat. A letter has been written to the Union Minister of Information & ...

MIB asks broadcasters, DPOs to continue uninterrupted services

In the difficult times of COVID-19 pandemic the Information and Broadcasting Ministry has asked all the broadcasters, DTH and cable operators to continue the supply of uninterrupted services to their customers. In a letter issued dated 11 April, 2020 to all broadcasters,
DTH providers, Multi-System Operators (MSOs) an...

AIDCF offers continuity of DD channels amid lockdown

The All India Digital Cable Federation (AIDCF) made a provision to offer Doordarshan channels to their viewers even if they fail to make payments for the subscribed package during the lockdown period ensuring them with the provision of latest happenings and news. The provisions have been taken to support the Government o...

MIB directs MSOs & cable operators to carry mandatory channels

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued an advisory stating that all the MSOs and cable operators have to carry the all mandatory channels of Doordarshan, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha TV on their networks. It said, “All MSOs and cable operators are accordingly directed to mandatorily carry these channels. Any violat...

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Deploying a Converged Headend Solution is an important technology investment as we set out our ambitious plans for new services & subscriber growth. This resonates with our strategy to enhance our customer service experience on an ongoing basis & will act as a catalyst for the growth of our video & triple play subscribers. The Synamedia team not only solved our technical challenges, they were able to look several steps ahead to ensure we have the best building blocks in place for the future.
Prem Ojha, CEO at Fastway Transmissions Group

The HSM market has a huge potential for OTT players to explore with localized and relatable content. Since our inception, at ALTBalaji, we aim to massify content for the general populace, and our association with Chingari is a strategic move in this direction. The short video app has very well captured the mass audience with its interesting product features. We believe that this collaboration will help us both expand our footprints amongst the emerging audience of Bharat.
Divya Dixit, SVP, Marketing, ALT Balaji

When it comes to entertainment, kids tend to gravitate towards (content that is) familiar as well as exciting and relevant. What we have seen on Disney channel is a vote of confidence from parents as they find the environment safe. There is a lot of content available online but there is limited access, and television is easier to access. And that's why I believe TV will continue to have or maintain this viewership for sometime.
Anuradha Aggarwal, Head-Infotainment & Kids, Star & Disney India

Cricket is not just a sport in India. It’s a religion. That’s why the TV9 Network, India’s largest news network, has partnered with Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). The meteoric rise of our national Hindi news channel TV9 Bharatvarsh to the No. 2 position shows that the news viewers not just expect but reward innovation in their daily news experience. The association with Rajasthan Royals will enable us to offer our viewers exclusive, behind-the-scenes, 360-degree coverage of all the IPL action both on and off the field. Along with TV9Bharatvarsh, network’s other four regional news channels in the network—all of them market leaders–will also deliver this unique experience to their viewers. Our promise to our viewers this IPL season is that we will deliver a whole lot more than ever been done. So, stay tuned in to our network channels.
Barun Das, CEO, TV9 Network

Promoting, inspiring & rewarding positive social action is an integral & foundational part of our organization’s DNA & culture. Majha Vignharta Awards is one of the many initiatives of ABP Network, dedicated towards community outreach. This time, ABP Majha aspired to be a leading & inspiring voice during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi which has been upended by the COVID-19 crisis - to provide aid to craftsmen & other associated small businesses which depend on the festival for their livelihood. We hope our efforts will light up the spirits of the people of the state.
Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP Network

Education is Empowerment. The focus on early childhood education is the most important aspect of National Educational Policy 2020.
Shri Prakash Javadekar, Information & Broadcasting Minister

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