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Pratilipi launches Double Tap Films, unveils 150+ microdramas

Pratilipi has announced the launch of Double Tap Films, positioning it as India’s first data-backed microdrama studio aimed at redefining short-form storytelling for mobile-first audiences. Built on Pratilipi’s extensive IP ecosystem of over 20 million stories, the ...

Netflix’s hunt for everlasting franchises to continue after failed WBD bid

After losing its bid for Warner Bros Discovery’s rich trove of characters and stories, Netflix is forging ahead with the challenging work of building culture-defining franchises on its own. Chief Creative Officer Bela Bajaria said...

IPL 2026 opening weekend clocks 515 mn reach

The 2026 season of the IPL has begun on a high note, with JioStar delivering its biggest-ever opening weekend, underlining the tournament’s unmatched pull among cricket audiences in India. Driven by two high-scoring encounters featuring 200-plus run chases, the league witnessed record-breaking reach and enga...

Balaji Digital announces new series ‘Ishk Dum Aur Idli Rasam’

Balaji Digital, the digital arm of Balaji Telefilms, has unveiled its upcoming series ‘Ishk Dum Aur Idli Rasam’, further expanding its slate of original digital content. According to a press release, the show is being produced under the Balaji Studi...

SPNI’s April Fool’s prank leaves fans guessing

Sony Pictures Networks India pulled off a clever April Fool’s Day prank that had audiences hooked, blurring the lines between corporate communication and playful storytelling. In an Instagram post that quickly caught attention, the

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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!