Uday Shankar flags cricket rights inflation; calls for smarter media economics
Uday Shankar, Vice-Chairperson of JioStar and a journalist-turned-entrepreneur, has warned that cricket boards are increasingly “pricing themselves out” of India, arguing — in an interview published in entertainment news outlet Variety — that spiralling sports rights valuations are becoming difficult to sustain even for large broadcasters.
Consumer behaviour, rather than technology, is now driving the biggest transformation in entertainment, according to Alok Jain, Head- English and Hindi Entertainment Business (Streaming, TV & Studios), JioStar, who argued that audiences have already moved beyond distinctions such as television, streaming and theatrical viewing.
The satellite communications and broadcasting industry is mourning the loss of Gaurav Kharod, a respected industry leader who most recently served as Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific at Intelsat. News of his passing prompted an outpouring of condolences from colleagues, friends, and industry veterans across India and international markets.
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has elevated Neeraj Mahendru to the position of Associate Vice President – Sony LIV, strengthening its leadership team as the company continues to expand its digital business and advertising partnerships across India.
Policymakers, educators, entrepreneurs, academic leaders, and industry experts came together at the ‘NDTV LearnNXT Conclave 2026’ in New Delhi to discuss some of the most pressing issues shaping the future of education in India.
India’s economic activity showed signs of renewed strength in April, with the Moneycontrol Eco Pulse Index rising to 51.6, up from 49.2 in March, indicating a return to expansion territory despite continuing disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis
Amazon MX Player has unveiled the trailer of its upcoming original series ‘Made in India – A Titan Story’, a six-part drama inspired by the remarkable journey behind one of India’s most iconic consumer brands, Titan.
CNBC-TV18, in association with IndiaBonds, will host the India Fixed Income Summit 2026 in Mumbai on May 26, bringing together policymakers, regulators, investors and industry leaders to discuss the future of India’s rapidly evolving bond market ecosystem.
Shemaroo Entertainment has partnered with Cubes Entertainment for the worldwide digital and satellite distribution of the upcoming Malayalam action thriller ‘Kattalan’, further strengthening its presence in the global content syndication business.
NODWIN Gaming has officially announced India’s national roster for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege at the upcoming Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026, marking a significant step in the country’s preparations for one of the biggest nation-based esports tournaments in the world.
Warner Bros. Discovery has scored a major success in the children’s entertainment segment with ‘Origin of Bheem’, the latest special from the popular ‘Chhota Bheem’ franchise, emerging as the highest-rated kids’ entertainment property across children’s channels for two consecutive weeks.
Hungama OTT is set to premiere ‘Kaun Con Hai?’, a multi-narrative crime drama that explores the devastating impact of fraud, deception, and human vulnerability across different parts of India.
Double Tap Films, the microdrama studio backed by Pratilipi, has entered into a strategic partnership with TikTok to distribute its original Indian content across key international markets. The collaboration marks the studio’s first major step into global content distribution and reflects the growing international appetite for Indian-language storytelling in short-form formats.
Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan has given a heartfelt shout-out to her sister, Karisma Kapoor, for her performance in the upcoming web series ‘Brown’. Kareena took to social media to praise the series and express her excitement for sister’s latest project.
The makers of ‘Mollywood Times’ have unveiled the teaser of the upcoming Malayalam film, offering a glimpse into an inspiring story of ambition, perseverance, and the pursuit of cinematic dreams. Led by Naslen K. Gafoor, the film follows a young man determined to establish himself as the finest horror filmmaker in the Malayalam film industry.