Muted 5G bids expected as pvt. firms allowed to own spectrum

Muted 5G bids expected as pvt. firms allowed to own spectrum

India's telecom giants are likely to make muted bids at the 5G spectrum auction in July, on worries they stand to lose about 40 percent in potential revenues due to the allotment of some airwaves to enterprises for private networks, industry sources said.

Top player Reliance Industri...


Crime drama SHE S2 features in Netflix’s Global Top 10 list

Crime drama ‘She’ S2 features in Netflix’s Global Top 10 list

The second season of ‘She’ is trending in the Global Top 10 countdown of Netflix, the streamer has said. The new chapter of the Imtiaz Ali -created crime drama series, which premiered June 17, is "one of the most-watched non-English titles this week", according to Netflix. "The new season of ‘SHE’ is trending in Netflix’s Glo...


Big FM, Hungama Artist Aloud launches new show

Big FM, Hungama Artist Aloud launch new show

Radio network Big FM and Hungama Artist Aloud, the destination for commercial independent content across languages, genres, are setting the stage for hardcore English music lovers and independent artists with a new show, ‘The Blue Mic- English Edition’. After the success of the first edition called ‘T...


AIDCF: B’casters’, TRAI ‘apathy’ led to TV blackout in 45 mn

IBDF, AIDCF have differing views on media ownership issues

The Indian broadcasters and content distribution platforms (represented through AIDCF) seem to have positioned themselves on opposite sides of the media ownership spectrum with the latter suggesting formation of another advisory body to coordinate with the antitrust body CCI, amongst other things. The TV channels hav...


Antitrust body CCI approves Google-Airtel investment deal

Antitrust body CCI approves Google-Airtel investment deal

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Thursday approved Google’s proposed acquisition of a minority stake in telecom major Bharti Airtel.

The deal has been cleared on the basis of modifications offered by the acquirer (Google), according to an official statement put out by CCI...


News18 Kannada hosts ‘Amrith Noni Healthcare Awards 2022’

News18 Kannada hosts ‘Amrith Noni Healthcare Awards 2022’

A strong healthcare sector is the backbone of a developing nation with its countless medical and healthcare workers being the unsung heroes. The entire world has been a witness to their efforts over the past two years in fighting a deadly virus, saving lives, and going above and beyond to help those in need.