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Suryadeep Basiya named head of Gujarati at Shemaroo

In a move set to bolster its regional content offerings, Shemaroo Entertainment, a leading player in the Indian media and entertainment industry, has appointed Suryadeep Basiya as the Head of the Gujarati category. The announcement comes as the company co...

Foreign gaming firms, players will be subjected to 28% GST

Domestic online gaming companies will be required to deduct 28 per cent GST on bets placed from overseas locations, including by foreign players, as such bets will also be treated as actionable claims.

The amendment to this effect was approved by Parliament in the Integrated GST (IGS...

Google Unveils redesigned ‘Arts & Culture’ app for Android

Google has introduced a revamped version of its 'Arts & Culture' app for Android, with plans to roll out the update for iOS soon. The company shared in a blog post that the Google Arts & Culture platform, enriched by contributions from over 3,000 global partners, offers a space for individuals to explore diverse cultural contributions...

Pluckk teams up with Kareena Kapoor Khan as investor, brand ambassador

Pluckk, India's premier lifestyle-oriented fresh fruits and vegetables brand, has entered a dynamic partnership with Bollywood luminary Kareena Kapoor Khan. This collaboration not only signifies a...

IAA leadership awards recognize outstanding achievers

The International Advertising Association (IAA) India Chapter marked a significant milestone with the grand 10th edition of the prestigious IAA Leadership Awards. The ...

NCLAT dismisses plea against PVR-INOX merger

On August 10, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) rendered a verdict rejecting an appeal lodged by the Consumer Unity & Trust Society (CUTS), contesting a Competition Commissio...

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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!