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Removal of Star from big MSOs’ base plan: Neutral impact in worst case

By Karan Taurani@Elara Capital - As per media reports , Star Sports won’t be a part of the base packs for major MSO’s like Den, Hathway and GTPL that have almost 20-25mn subs - This implies that customers will have to either

Netflix to stream ‘Indian Matchmaking’ S3 from April 21

Streaming service Netflix yesterday announced that ‘Indian Matchmaking’ will return with its third season on April 21.

The reality television series

Havas Group launches Havas Play

Today, Havas Group introduces Havas Play, a new global network that will capture consumers' attention and provide long-term economic impact by delivering meaningful experiences at the crossroads of entertainment, sports, technology, and fandom. Havas...

MX Player COO Nikhil Gandhi moves on

Nikhil Gandhi, the company's Chief Operating Officer (COO), has opted to move on to pursue other interests, according to MX Player. Gandhi is ensuring a smooth transition by serving his notice period. He was appointed COO in A...

Diljit Dosanjh, Gurdas Maan collaborate on ‘Challa’ reimagined version

Two of the greatest forces of Punjabi music — actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh and veteran singer Gurdas Maan — have joined forces for the reimagined version of the iconic track 'Challa'. According to IANS, the two popular singers have given the nearly four-decade-old song a new texture. "We <...

Netflix brings 40 more games this year

Netflix has announced that it will release 40 more games later this year and that 70 titles are currently in development with its partners.

"This is in addition to the 16 games that our in-house gam...

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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!