Minister assures mandated rules in place for kids’ age-related OTT content

Noting that while the Indian Constitution grants freedom of speech, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan reiterated in parliament that the government has put in place mandated rules to safeguard children against inappropriate content on streaming platforms.

JioStar names G R Arun Kumar as Chief Financial Officer

JioStar has appointed G R Arun Kumar as its Chief Financial Officer, strengthening its senior leadership as the company sharpens its focus on financial agility, disciplined growth and long-term resilience. Arun will lead JioStar’s Finance and Commercial functions and work closely with the Board

Moneycontrol, Dezerv bring top market voices together at Wealth Summit in Mumbai

Moneycontrol, in association with Dezerv, hosted the Moneycontrol presents ‘Dezerv Wealth Summit 2025’ in Mumbai on December 15, bringing together some of India’s most respected voices from the investment and wealth management ecosystem.

ET NOW rolls out new shows, sharpens focus on insight-led business coverage

ET NOW has announced a refreshed and expanded programming slate that underlines its push towards deeper, more analytical business journalism. The new line-up includes ‘All About Your Company’, ‘DEEP DIVE’, ‘BrandVerse’ and a comprehensive ‘ET NOW Year-End Programming 2025...

‘Mrs Deshpande’ deliberately avoids violence, gore: Madhuri Dixit

Set to play a serial killer in the upcoming web series ‘Mrs Deshpande’, actor Madhuri Dixit says she is aware of her responsibility as an artist and has deliberately chosen to prioritise emotional depth over graphic depictions of violence and gore. Helmed by Nagesh Kukunoor

‘Dhurandhar’ rides controversies to Rs. 300cr+ BO collection

‘Dhurandhar’, headlined by Ranveer Singh, has crossed the mark of Rs 300 crore nett at the box office. Directed by Aditya Dhar of ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ fame, the film released in theatres on December 5 and also features Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, R Madhavan and Rakesh Bedi.

Hungama OTT announces original series ‘Vinny Ki Kitaab’

Hungama OTT is set to expand its original content slate with ‘Vinny Ki Kitaab’, a six-episode drama series that will begin streaming from December 11, 2025. The series stars Aalisha Panwar in the lead role, alongside Abhishek Kapoor, Sanjay Gagnani, Mansi Jain and Afreen Alvi, and promises a layered narrative that explores desire, dignity and selfhood.

Stephen King’s ‘The Long Walk’ makes digital debut in India

Stephen King’s acclaimed dystopian sci-fi thriller ‘The Long Walk’ is set to make its digital debut in India, becoming available for rent from December 8, 2025. The film is priced at Rs 149 and can be rented on Amazon Prime Video, Apple  TV and YouTube.

&TV to premiere family comedy ‘Gharwali Pedwali’ with a supernatural spin

&TV is set to add a fresh flavour to its fiction lineup with the launch of its new show ‘Gharwali Pedwali’, a family comedy that blends slice-of-life humour with a quirky supernatural twist. Produced by Peninsula Productions, the show will premiere on December 15 at 10 pm and will air every Monday to Friday.

‘K3G’ completes 24 years, Kajol looks back with nostalgia

One of Bollywood’s most loved family dramas, ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’, has completed 24 years since its release, and actress Kajol marked the milestone with a nostalgic note recalling the film and her iconic character, Anjali. The film, released in 2001, continues to hold a special place in the hearts of audiences across generations.