Vaishnaw inaugurates WAVES Creators’ Corner at AI summit

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the WAVES Creators’ Corner at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, positioning the initiative as a hands-on innovation hub to showcase the transformative role of artificial intelligence..

Free Dish ‘26 auctions: intense bids for Hindi GECs, Movies, News categories

The annual e-auction for MPEG-2 slots on DD Free Dish witnessed strong competition from broadcasters, with leading Hindi general entertainment, movie and news channels securing positions for the 2026–27...

JioHotstar partners OpenAI for conversational streaming initiative

JioHotstar has introduced a new AI-powered conversational streaming experience in partnership with OpenAI, allowing users to discover and explore content using natural language voice and text interactions across multiple languages...

Reliance Jio appoints Anuj Gandhi as CBO – Digital Entertainment

Reliance Jio has appointed media and distribution veteran Anuj Gandhi as Chief Business Officer – Digital Entertainment, strengthening its leadership team as the company sharpens its focus on building a consumer-centric digital entertainment ecosystem in India...

News18 launches ‘Book Cricket’ game for T20 World Cup

News18 has introduced a digital version of the popular classroom pastime ‘Book Cricket’, tapping into nostalgia while celebrating the excitement around the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The interactive game has been launched...

Aaj Tak launches ‘VPaper’ with Dailyhunt for video-integrated news experience

Aaj Tak has announced the launch of its next-generation ePaper, ‘VPaper’, in collaboration with Dailyhunt, introducing a video-integrated news format aimed at digital-first audiences....

Z partners with L’Oréal Paris for Glycolic Gloss campaign

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (Z) has partnered with L’Oréal Paris to launch a multi-regional campaign promoting the brand’s Glycolic Gloss range, bringing the concept of ‘Gloss Ki Guarantee’ to audiences through regional storytelling and trusted celebrity voices across key Indian markets....

Times Prime partners Crunchyroll to expand anime streaming

Times Prime has announced a strategic partnership with Crunchyroll to expand its entertainment offerings, bringing premium anime streaming access to members across India. The collaboration marks a significant move to tap into the country’s growing...

WPL 2026 shatters records to become most-viewed season

The 2026 edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) has emerged as the most-watched season since the tournament’s inception, with official digital and broadcast partner JioStar reporting record-breaking viewership across both digital and television platforms, Deccan Chronicle reports...

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’s India theatrical release is on May 22

The much-anticipated ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’, a new big-screen adventure from the iconic Star Wars universe, is set to release in theatres across India on May 22. The announcement was made by Lucasfilm...

Madhuri recalls first memory of Jackie, Anil on ‘Karma’ sets

Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff brought nostalgia and laughter to the latest episode of ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show S4’, where the actor fondly recalled her first memory of meeting Shroff and Anil Kapoor on the sets of the 1986 film ‘Karma’....

Miley Cyrus returns for ‘Hannah Montana’ 20th anniversary special

Miley Cyrus is set to return to her iconic Disney Channel series ‘Hannah Montana’ with a special 20th anniversary event, scheduled to premiere on March 24. The celebration will mark two decades of the show’s enduring popularity....

‘45’ to premiere on Zee Kannada on Feb 22

Zee Kannada is set to present the World Television Premiere of the fantasy action drama ‘45’ on February 22 at 4.30pm, bringing together three celebrated stars in a gripping story that blends philosophy, emotion and high-octane drama....

ZEE5 announces Tamil crime thriller ‘Thadayam’

Streaming service ZEE5 on Thursday announced its new Tamil original series ‘Thadayam’, featuring actors Samuthirakani and Sshivada in lead roles. The upcoming show promises a gripping narrative rooted in crime and investigation, bringing a story inspired by real-life incidents to the digital platform....

‘Amar Vishwas’ on MX Player explores courtroom rivalry

Amazon MX Player has released ‘Amar Vishwas’, a courtroom drama that delves into the fragile line between truth and justice, presenting charged legal battles where every argument carries weight and every moment holds consequence....