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Sony rebrands network channels in line with global ethos

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has rebranded all its network channels to be more aligned with Sony’s global ethos. Sony networks exist at the intersection of technology and entertainment and the logos reflect this, the media company said in a statement. The new branding colours are energetic, inspiring and remind us of a brilliant lig...

Jio gets licence for satellite b’band service; India unveils satcom reforms

The Indian government has unveiled new policy reforms for satellite communications services to ease procedures and streamline clearance processes, while nudging the telecom industry to substantially speed up the deployment of 5G towers.

Telecom Minister

Kartik Aaryan-helmed ‘Freddy’ to debut on Disney+Hotstar

Kartik Aaryan-fronted ‘Freddy’ is set for a direct-to-digital release on Disney+ Hotstar, the streamer announced Thursday.

Produced by Balaji Telefilms and Northern Lights Films and direc...

In a relief, NOCC charges for b’cast service providers removed

It could be treated as a Diwali gift for India’s broadcast sector, which is expected to grow anywhere between 5-8 annually as per various studies eve as TV ad and subscription revenues are pegged to reach Rs. 344 billion and Rs. 415 billion in 2022, respectively, according to an EY-Ficci report released earlier in th...

Anupam Kher show ‘Manzilen Aur Bhi Hain’ to air on YouTube

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has announced his new talk show ‘Manzilen Aur Bhi Hain’, which will premiere on his YouTube channel on Friday. The actor took to his official Twitter page to share the news. “Friends! Coming soon my new #ChatShow ‘Manzilen Aur Bhi H...

Netflix, Neeraj Pandey collaborate on ‘Khakee: The Bihar Chapter’

Streaming platform Netflix India on Wednesday announced its new crime series ‘Khakee: The Bihar Chapter’, created by Neeraj Pandey.

Inspired by the true story of how Bihar’s most dangerous c...

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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!