Meity says national data governance policy in the offing

‘Online gaming rules State subject; MIB issues advisories on ads’

The Indian government, while admitting that it has received “grievances regarding ill-effects of online games and gambling”, said there were various federal advisories regarding parameters for advertising such products in the media, but only the States have the “power to legislate in this domain” as it’s a subject wi...


PVR, INOX announce merger creating a 1,500-screen giant

PVR, INOX announce merger creating a 1,500-screen giant

India's two largest multiplex firms said on Sunday they would merge to create a giant cinema operator with more than 1,500 screens across 109 cities as the entertainment industry recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.

PVR and INOX Leisure said the merger, which is subject to regulatory...


Dish TV chairman Jawahar Goel resigns from board

Jawahar Goel reappointed Dish TV MD till March ’25

Jawahar Goel has been reappointed the Managing Director of DTH company Dish TV from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025 (both days inclusive), the company has said. He would also remain Chairman of the Board, according to regulatory filings.

The company also announced that as per decisio...


Netflix renews S3 of ‘Indian Matchmaking’

Netflix renews S3 of ‘Indian Matchmaking’

Streaming platform Netflix has renewed the Emmy-nominated series ‘Indian Matchmaking’ for its third season. On Thursday, Netflix unveiled the slate of shows that have been renewed for new seasons, while also announcing a list of new shows. While Netflix did not officially announce the third season of ‘Indian Matchmaking’. However, seaso...


Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut adds Seth Rogen

Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut adds Seth Rogen

Seth Rogen has joined the cast of actor-comic Aziz Ansari's directorial debut film.

The untitled comedic drama has been set up at Searchlight Pictures and Ansari will also co-star in it with ‘Ghostbusters’ veteran Bill Murray.

Ansari, who cr...


Murthy bats for culture of aspiration, national pride at ABP event

Murthy bats for culture of aspiration, national pride at ABP event

Creating an incentive scheme for software professionals and Indian software companies to participate more enthusiastically in public governance digitalisation projects is critical to develop a digitised India at par with developed nations, said N. R. Narayana Murthy, Founder & Chairman Emeritus, Infosys.