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Hungama Play to premiere 15+ original shows

Hungama Play, a leading video on demand platform owned by Hungama Digital Media, is set to launch 15+ original Indian web series in 5 regional language such as Tamil, Telugu, Bhojpuri and Marathi. The original sh...

Netflix’s ‘Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein’ to release Jan 14

Streaming platform Netflix is set to release its new genre-bending series, ‘Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein’,on January 14.

‘Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein’ is an ode to the classic and pulpy Indian thrillers of the 90s and even the title itself has been inspired by the popular

IAMAI, CII, Producers Guild tell TRAI cable TV, OTT need different rules

Three powerful industry organisations, IAMAI, CII and Producers Guild, in a clear pushback to demands from the cable operators to bring in economic regulations for streamers, have said that cable TV and OTT services are not ‘interchangeable’ and would require differing com...

Gaurav Shahlot quits Disney+Hotstar

Disney+Hotstar SVP Product Gaurav Shahlot has stepped down from his post after a stint of over five years, according to a post on LinkedIn.

He joined the streaming platform in September 2016 as Director Product, AdTech.

Kirti Kulhari turns producer with film ‘Nayeka’

‘Four More Shots Please!’actor Kirti Kulhari on Monday announced that she has turned producer and will be backing her forthcoming dark comedy thriller movie ‘Nayeka’ under her production ho...

Set aside NTO 2.0 as it hurts LCOs, consumers: SCOWA to TRAI

South Indian State Andhra Pradesh-based Seemaandhra Cable TV Operators Welfare Association (SCOWA) has urged TRAI to set aside implementation of NTO 2.0 as it doesn’t take into account the ‘negative impact’ it would have on local cable operators and consumers, while allegi...

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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!