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M Baazar signs filmstar Rakul Preet Singh as brand ambassador

A leading fashion retailer of Eastern India, M Baazar, has signed Bollywood star Rakul Preet Singh as brand ambassador.

Known for her infectious energy and bubbly charm, Rakul expressed her joy about this collaboration in a statement, saying, “When I went through M Baazar’s exclusive...

Prime Video to premiere ‘Delulu Express’ on Mar 27

Prime Video has officially announced the global streaming premiere of ‘Delulu Express’, the much-awaited stand-up special by Zakir Khan, on March 27, 2025. Produced by OML, the special promises to be another laugh riot, blending Zakir’s signature storytelling with his unmistakable wit. Known for his effortless humor and relatable anecdotes, Z...

Samsung India showcases‘Solve for Tomorrow’ documentary on JioHotstar

Samsung India has unveiled the ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ documentary, a compelling showcase of young innovators tackling some of India’s most pressing social challenges. Premiering on JioHotstar in celebration of National Science Day, the documentary follows ...

CNN-News18 sees historic 100 percent SOV takeover as Tgthr. and Ultraviolette redefine brand advertising

In a groundbreaking move, advertising agency Tgthr. has executed India’s first-ever 100% Share of Voice (SOV) takeover on CNN-News18, marking a historic moment in brand communication. The campaign, launched for Ultraviolette Automotive, ensured complete brand exclusivity across both linear television and Connected TV for an entire day, settin...

‘Zero Day’ makes strong debut on Netflix Top 10 list

American political thriller ‘Zero Day’, a new Netflix limited series, made a strong debut on the

TRAI proposes DTH relief; pushes for interoperable STBs & rules for FAST channels

If a new set of recommendations of broadcast regulator TRAI is accepted by the Indian federal government in its entirety, then DTH operators are in for major gains.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), which also oversees the broadcast sector, yesterday recommended that ...

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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!