SATCAB ’26 opens with lively discussion on rules, news, multi-screen measurement

The first day of SATCAB Symposium 2026 literally rocked and rolled to a grand opening in New Delhi and opened with a focus on the evolving dynamics of India’s media and entertainment sector, underlining the need for broadcasters

Distribution paradigms shifting, but audience remains ‘king’ Prasar Bharati CEO

Emphasising a fundamental shift in the media and entertainment landscape, Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi yesterday said content distribution is undergoing a major transformation driven by technological convergence, evolving audience preferences...

Sudhir Chaudhary turns film producer; dwells on a scribe’s journey at SATCAB’26

Veteran journalist Sudhir Chaudhary sparked interest around a potential new venture with Ekta Kapoor during a candid fireside chat at the SATCAB Symposium 2026 held in New Delhi. The session, moderated by Amitabh Srivastava...

JioStar ropes in 27 sponsors for IPL 2026

JioStar has announced a strong line-up of 27 sponsors for the upcoming TATA IPL 2026, reinforcing its position as one of India’s most powerful platforms for brands to engage with audiences at scale across television and digital.

AIDCF vs. Prasar Bharati case on linear TV at TDSAT posted for Apr 29

India’s communications and broadcast disputes tribunal TDSAT yesterday admitted a petition of the All India Digital Cable Federation (AIDCF), which has challenged Prasar Bharati’s move to onboard linear TV channels on WAVES OTT platform, and issued notices to respondents, including the public broadcaster....

BTS’s Seoul concert, after over 3 yrs, nets 18.4mn global viewers

The livestream of Kpop supergroup ‌BTS’s concert in Seoul on Saturday, their first in more than ⁠three years, drew 18.4 million viewers worldwide, Netflix said yesterday. The broadcast from Seoul’s historic Gwanghwamun ‌Square ⁠ranked among Netflix‘s weekly Top 10 in 80 countries...

BBC names former Google exec Matt Brittin as new DG

The BBC named former Google executive Matt Brittin as its new Director General yesterday, replacing Tim Davie who quit last year after a misleading edit of a speech ‌by US President Donald Trump....

WIF India, Jio Studios to fund women producers attend Cannes series

Women in Film India (WIF India) has announced the launch of the Producers Network Scholarship in partnership with the Marché du Film, Cannes Film Festival, and supported by Jio Studios, the media and content arm of Reliance Industries Ltd....

Ofcom, ICO issue joint statement on online safety, data protection

British communications regulator Ofcom and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) yesterday published a joint statement to provide further clarity for industry on how to meet the UK’s Online Safety Act and data protection legislation when deploying age assurance....

Prime Video’s light-hearted drama ‘Maa Ka Sum’ to debut Apr 3

Streaming service Prime Video yesterday announced its new original series ‘Maa Ka Sum’, starring versatile actor Mona Singh and Mihir Ahuja of ‘The Archies’ fame in the lead roles. The eight-episode light-hearted drama follows the bond between a single mother and her 19-year-old son, built on friendship and mutual trust.

Kiran Mani exits JioStar, to lead OpenAI’s Asia Pacific expansion

In a significant leadership shift within the global technology landscape, Kiran Mani has stepped down as CEO – Digital at JioStar and is set to join OpenAI as Managing Director for Asia Pacific. The move comes at a time when the region is witnessing rapid growth in artificial intelligence adoption and digital transformation...

Rocky returns with new ‘RoadTrippin’ season on HistoryTV18

As summer begins to edge out winter, Rocky Singh is back on the road with a fresh season of ‘#RoadTrippinWithRocky’, promising a flavour-packed journey across North India. The new season, airing from March 25-31, 2026, will trace a route from Mathura to Lucknow...

Network18 names Raj Jain as Independent Director

Network18 has appointed media industry veteran Raj Jain as an Independent Director on its board for a period of five years, effective March 25, 2026, to March 24, 2031, marking a key addition to its leadership at a time of strategic expansion....

Zee Business brings back Wealth Creation Week amid market volatility

Zee Business has announced the return of its special programming initiative, Wealth Creation Week, aimed at helping investors navigate ongoing global market volatility and identify long-term investment opportunities. The initiative will air from March 23 to March 27, 2026...

Ultra Jhakaas OTT brings Marathi theatre to screens with ‘Teesri Ghanta’

Ultra Jhakaas OTT is marking World Theatre Day with the return of its theatre IP ‘Teesri Ghanta, Punha Ekda’, bringing a curated selection of Marathi plays to digital audiences. The new edition goes live on March 27, featuring over 25 nataks, taking the platform’s total theatre library to more than 75 plays.