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The micro-economy spinning round Messi’s adventure

For Paris photographer Olivier Sanchez, there is only one story in town: the new life of Lionel Messi.

Newspapers and magazines around the world harangue his Crystal Pictures agency for images of the Argentine footballer, his wife and children...

Adani group announces media forays; nets veteran newsman Sanjay Pugalia

Gautam Adani-promoted Adani Enterprises finally decided to enter the media business, which would make the Adanis emulate what some successful corporate houses --- like the Reliance Industries, Aditya Birla group and the Mahindra group --- in India have already done. All these ...

ZEEL condemns allegations against Manish Chokhani, Ashok Kurein

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) on Thursday strongly condemned allegations leveled by proxy advisory firms against two of its former board members - Manish Chokhani and Ashok Kurien - who resign on Monday citing personal reasons, despite being up for reappointment at the company’...

Lionsgate Play launches in Malaysia

In continuation of its expansion in Asia, streaming platform Lionsgate-owned Starz on Friday announced the launch of its independent direct-to-consumer OTT app Lionsgate Play in Malaysia. The service is being introduced in association with ...

Viacom18 appoints Anil Jayaraj as CEO Sports

Viacom18 on Thursday announced the appointment of Anil Jayaraj as CEO – Sports. This development comes when the media and entertainment network is looking to expand its presence in the sports broadcasting segment. He will be leading the company's foray into acquisition,

RoundGlass Punjab FC partners with Six5Six

RoundGlass Punjab Football Club on Thursday announced a three-year partnership with sportswear brand Six5Six as its official kit and merchandise partner. Six5Six is also a sponsor of the Indian national football team, Kerala Blasters FC and North-East U...

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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!