MIB reissues advisory on headend monitoring devices

MIB extends deadline for feedback on MSOs’ platform services

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has extended the deadline for submitting feedback from stakeholders on the proposed regulatory framework of platform services offered by MSOs.

“In response to request received from various quarters with reference to this Ministry's Public ...


Rakesh Jha joins Viacom18 as VP- creative, Sports18

Rakesh Jha joins Viacom18 as VP- creative, Sports18

Rakesh Jha has joined Viacom18 as vice president-creative (sports business), Sports18. Rakesh announced the news on his LinkedIn account through a post, “I am excited to share the news that I am starting my new inning with Viacom18. I look forward to extending the design innovation that I have been able to do at Star Sports during my nine yea...


India has the biggest talent pool in the audio-visual sector, including artificial intelligence and virtual reality, India’s junior Minister for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan said on Sunday at Cannes, urging global filmmakers to explore the country's lucrative movie market.

Minister Murugan bats for India’s tech prowess at Cannes

India has the biggest talent pool in the audio-visual sector, including artificial intelligence and virtual reality, India’s junior Minister for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan said on Sunday at Cannes, urging global filmmakers to explore the country's lucrative movie market. Speaking at the Cannes Next, a ...


Prasar Bharati unveils new content & ad codes for DD, AIR

Prasar Bharati unveils new content & ad codes for DD, AIR

Prasar Bharati, parent of Indian Doordarshan and All India Radio, has unveiled the new advertising and programming code for the two pubcasters with the content norms borrowing a little from the do’s and don’ts listed in the Cable TV Networks Regulation Act.

The programme code of Pras...


Nachiket Pantvaidya quits Balaji Telefilms

Nachiket Pantvaidya quits Balaji Telefilms

Nachiket Pantvaidya, chief executive officer at Balaji Telefilms has stepped down from his post after a stint of one year. “Pursuant to Regulation 30 of Listing Regulations, we would like to inform you that the Board of Directors at their Meeting held today i.e. May 20, 2022, through Video Conferencing (“VC”) / Other Audio-Visual Means (“OAVM...


Vamsi Murth joins Disney + Hotstar as ED, head content marketing

Vamsi Murth joins Disney + Hotstar as ED, head content marketing

Disney + Hotstar has appointed Vamsi Murthy as executive director and head of content and partnerships, he announced his new role on his LinkedIn account. Vamsi was previously associated with BookMyShow as head of marketing from May 2021. He has been associated with Zee5 as vice president of marketing, Myntra Jabong as director of brand marke...