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T-Series forays into OTT space

The Indian music record label and film production company, T-Series is all set to venture into a new arena of producing series for streaming platforms. In order to produce online content, the company has also got directorial talent on board. T-Series has signed up an A-list directorial talent for producing series meant for streaming platforms...

TV9 Bangla to air Bangaliana telethon on first anniversary

It is time for all Kolkatans to prepare for the grand event--- ‘Bangaliana Telethon’, a programme designed to celebrate TV9 Bangla’s first anniversary.

To be aired live from 2pm onwards on February 6, 2022, it will celebrate the achievements of Bengalis across the globe as well as co...

Apple privacy rules-hit Meta’s weak forecast spooks investors

Newly renamed Meta is investing heavily in its futuristic “metaverse” project, but for now, relies on advertising revenue for nearly all its income. So when it posted sharply higher costs but gave a ...

DD drops plans to air live winter Olympics’ opening & closing

Even as India on Thursday protested host China’s efforts to politicize the winter Games, national broadcaster Doordarshan said it would not telecast live the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics.

“Consequent to the announcement by @meaindia, @ddsportschannel will not teleca...

Colors Tamil to premiere ‘Anbulla Ghilli’ this weekend

Grab a tub of popcorn and gear up for the first Indian film in which animals talk in real-time, as Colors Tamil, the youngest Tamil GEC, is all set to bring to you the much-anticipated ‘Anbulla Ghilli’ at 7 pm on Sunday, February 6, 2022.

Helmed by Srinath Ramalingam, the unique romantic film sees Ghill...

TRAI details fresh timelines for TV tariff implementation

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has pushed a bit further the implementation of the new tariff regime for TV channels, acceding to stakeholders’ requests for more time owing to the challenges thrown up by COVID-19 restrictions.

“Keeping in view the current pandemic si...

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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!