Pubcaster’s WAVES OTT aiming global expansion, revenues

The Indian government yesterday said that public broadcaster Prasar Bharati’s primarily subscription-free  streaming platform, WAVES OTT, is gaining popularity and is presently also focusing on expanding globally apart from strategizing to up its revenues from overseas markets.

Danish Khan to step down from SPNI after a decade, to pursue new opportunities

Danish Khan, Business Head – Sony LIV and Studio NXT, is set to transition from Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) after completing a decade in his current leadership role. The company announced that Khan will continue with SPNI until March 31, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition and continuity across businesses.

NDTV Indian of the Year 2025 gathers influential voices in Delhi

For over two decades, NDTV Indian of the Year has remained one of the country’s most respected platforms, recognising individuals and institutions whose work has helped shape the idea of India. The 2025 edition continues this legacy, promising an evening that reflects achievement, influence and national impact.

‘The Collective’ new episode on JioStar dwells on TV, brands

JioStar Entertainment has unveiled the latest episode of ‘The Collective’, its conversation-led platform that brings together influential voices from India’s advertising and entertainment ecosystem...

SPNI extends Australian Open b’cast rights for 3 more seasons

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has strengthened its long-standing association with Tennis Australia by extending its exclusive broadcast partnership for the Australian Open, ensuring continued coverage of the Grand Slam tournament..

Feisty ladies of ‘Four More Shots…’ not ready to bid goodbye

‘Four More Shots Please!’ will come to an end with the release of the fourth season but its actors Sayani Gupta and Maanvi Gagroo are not ready to say goodbye just yet. The two actors hope that the Prime Video show returns in some form in the next few years...

WBD board spurns Paramount Skydance bid saying its illusory

Warner Bros Discovery’s board spurned Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion hostile takeover bid yesterday, calling the offer “illusory” as it accused the studio giant of misleading shareholders about its financing...

India Economic Conclave 2025 opens with focus on growth, trade, strategic autonomy

Leaders from government, industry and global economic institutions gathered in New Delhi on Tuesday for the opening day of Times Network’s 11th India Economic Conclave (IEC 2025), setting the tone for discussions on India’s economic strategy in a rapidly changing global order.

Prime Video toasts ‘Four More Shots’ with spl. S4 Mumbai screening

Ahead of the much-awaited fourth and final season of ‘Four More Shots Please!’, Prime Video hosted a special screening of the International Emmy-nominated Original series in Mumbai, turning the evening into an emotional celebration rather than a conventional preview.

YouTube to stream Oscars worldwide from 2029 under exclusive global deal

YouTube has secured exclusive global  streaming rights for the Academy Awards, marking a major shift in how the world’s most prestigious film ceremony will reach audiences.

ShemarooMe to premiere ‘Shubhchintak’ today

ShemarooMe has announced the digital premiere of the much-anticipated Gujarati film ‘Shubhchintak’, set to stream exclusively on the platform from December 18, 2025...

Zee wraps Baseball United’s debut season with United Series finale from Dubai

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited concluded its broadcast of Baseball United’s inaugural season as the Mid East Falcons clinched the first-ever United Series championship with a commanding 8–1 victory over the Mumbai Cobras at the Baseball United Ballpark in Dubai.

YouTube to stop sharing music data with Billboard after chart methodology dispute

YouTube has decided to pull its music  streaming data from Billboard, a move that will see activity from the platform excluded from Billboard’s charts starting January 16, 2026. The decision follows years of discussions between the two organisations..

Instagram makes its TV debut with launch on Amazon Fire TV devices

Instagram is officially moving to the living room as Amazon Fire  TV and Meta introduce Instagram for TV, bringing the popular social media platform’s short-form video experience to the big screen.

‘The Strangers: Chapter 2’ debuts on TVOD platforms in India

Horror sequel ‘The Strangers: Chapter 2’ has made its debut on TVOD in India, becoming available for rental from December 8, 2025. The film can be streamed at a price of Rs.149 across major digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple..