What did India ask Alexa in ’25? From K-pop to Bollywood trivia

Alexa customers in India had questions. Lots of them. But what stood out in 2025? K-Pop artists BTS, Jennie, and Blackpink were among the top musicians Alexa customers asked for general information about — sitting alongside other global artists and Indian legends.

Netflix tells employees WBD buy decision remains unchanged

Netflix’s decision to acquire assets from Warner Bros Discovery has not changed, its co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos said in a letter to employees yesterday. The streaming giant won Warner Bros.’ vote earlier this month, securing a $72 billion equity deal for its TV...

DD Bangla invites programme proposals under sponsored content scheme

DD Bangla has invited fresh programme proposals from experienced and reputed producers, rights owners, aggregators and production houses for the telecast of a wide range of shows across multiple time slots on the channel.

‘Dhurandhar’ crosses Rs 550cr worldwide in 10 days

Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ has emerged as a major box office force, storming past the Rs 550 crore mark at the worldwide box office within just 10 days of its release. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the espionage drama has delivered record-breaking numbers both in India...

Dharma buys out Cornerstone stake, relaunches talent management arm

Dharma Productions has acquired Cornerstone’s stake in its talent management venture, Dharma Cornerstone Agency, and relaunched the business under a new identity — Dharma Collab Artists Agency (DCAA). The move marks a strategic expansion of Dharma’s presence in the artist...

Prime Video premieres today ‘Thamma’ globally

Prime Video has announced the exclusive global streaming premiere of Maddock Films’ supernatural horror-comedy ‘Thamma’, which begins streaming today, December 16. The film arrives on the platform following a successful theatrical run and will be available to audiences in India...

‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ new season to start with Priyanka as guest

Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to feature in the first episode of Kapil Sharma’s ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’, which will start streaming on Netflix from December 20. The streaming platform shared the announcement with a post on its Instagram handle on Monday....

India’s interactive media surge redefines audience engagement

India’s digital entertainment ecosystem is at a decisive inflection point, with interactive media emerging as the fastest-growing segment, according to a Redseer report....

Rana Yashwant appointed CEO, Editor-in-Chief of News India

Senior television journalist and noted news anchor Rana Yashwant has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer and Editor-in-Chief of Hindi news channel News India. The appointment marks a significant leadership move for the channel as it looks to strengthen...

Top leaders headline Times Network India Economic Conclave 2025

India’s leading policymakers, economists and business leaders will come together at the 11th edition of the Times Network India Economic Conclave (IEC) 2025, scheduled to be held on December 17 and 18 in New Delhi. The two-day conclave will be themed...

Zee 24 Taas launches ‘Mahanagarpalikacha Ranasangram’ for civic polls

ZEE 24 Taas has rolled out an expansive election programming initiative titled ‘Mahanagarpalikacha Ranasangram’ as part of its Maharashtra elections mahacoverage, reinforcing its positioning as a trusted source for on-ground, hyperlocal political reporting.

Regulatory roadblocks may impede satcom Internet rollout

The commercial rollout of satellite-based internet services in India is likely to face further delays as regulatory differences between the telecom regulator and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) remain unresolved, industry executives have indicated....

Sapna Choudhary named brand ambassador of JD Noida Ninjas for UPKL S2

Haryanvi singer, performer and Bigg Boss 11 fame Sapna Choudhary has been announced as the brand ambassador of JD Noida Ninjas, a franchise of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL), ahead of the league’s second season.

Meta launches ‘Your Business Deserves Better’ campaign to empower MSMEs

Meta has rolled out a new marketing campaign titled ‘Your Business Deserves Better’, aimed at highlighting how small businesses across India are using Meta platforms to reach the right customers and drive meaningful growth...

Shakeel Ahmed speaks out on Congress exit in candid Live Times interview

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Shakeel Ahmed addressed his resignation from the Indian National Congress in an exclusive episode of ‘Point Blank’ on Live Times...