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PTC Punjabi, Australia’s temple sign landmark 3-film co-production deal

PTC Punjabi has entered into a major collaboration with Australian production house Temple to co-present three Punjabi-language feature films under the Australia–India Audiovisual Co-Production Treaty, marking one of the largest regional-language partnerships forged through the bilateral agreement. The move positions Australia as a strategic ...

Dharmendra, icon of Hindi cinema, passes away at 89

Veteran Bollywood legend Dharmendra has passed away at the age of 89, sources close to IANS confirmed today, marking the end of an era for Indian cinema. The actor, who would have turned 90 on December 8, had been under intermittent medical care in recent weeks. The news comes after the superstar was discharged from Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hosp...

Vishal Bhardwaj, B. Loknath pay musical tribute to Lata’s legacy

The Annual Lata Mangeshkar Memorial Talk at IFFI unfolded like a vibrant musical odyssey, bringing together memory, melody and the magic of creation. Titled ‘The Rhythms of India: From the Himalayas to the Deccan,’ the session featured music composers Vishal...

Prasar Bharati publishes test report on D2M & mobile interference

Prasar Bharati has published the official test and measurement report examining concerns around interference and mobile device heating during the operation of Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) broadcast technologies in the 470–582 MHz band. The report aims to clarify issues raised by industry stakeholders about whether D2M transmissions could disrupt te...

‘Kakori’ screening at IFFI spreads patriotic fervour

The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) opened with a surge of patriotic emotion as ‘Kakori’, directed by Kamlesh K. Mishra, made a powerful impact on festival audiences. The film revisits the iconic Kakori Rail Action of 1925, marking its centenary with a cinematic tribute that blends historical depth with emotional intensity. ...

India showcases global co-production strength at IFFI roundtable

India reaffirmed its ambition to emerge as the “studio of the world” as the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) hosted a high-level Ambassadors’ Roundtable on Friday, bringing together envoys and senior diplomats to explore deeper collaborations in filmmaking, co-production, and creative-economy partnerships. The meeting, held on Novembe...

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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!