Vaishnaw: Creator economy offers citizens a democratic platform

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has highlighted the growing significance of the creator economy, saying it provides a “democratic platform” for citizens to showcase India’s diverse culture and creativity while opening new opportunities for young talent in the digital era...

TRAI issues new audit manual for digital TV distribution systems

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) yesterday issued the Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Digital Addressable Systems Audit Manual, 2026, providing a comprehensive framework for auditing digital television distribution platforms in the country....

125,000+ creators monetising content via Amazon India influencer plan

More than 125,000 creators in India are now earning income through the Amazon Influencer Programme and related creator initiatives, as content-led commerce gains traction across the country, according to information released by Amazon India yesterday.

‘Homebound’, ‘Black Warrant’ lead Critics’ Choice Awards noms

Neeraj Ghaywan’s ‘Homebound’ and Vikramaditya Motwane’s crime thriller ‘Black Warrant’ have emerged as the front-runners at the 8th Critics’ Choice Awards, with six and seven nominations respectively, the Film Critics Guild announced on Tuesday.

BCCI awards T20 WC-winning Indian team $14.24mn cash bonus

The Twenty20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team was awarded a bonus of 1.31 billion rupees ($14.24 million) yesterday by the country’s cricket ‌board, six times the prize money they claimed for lifting the title in Ahmedabad....

Content India 2026 to bring global entertainment leaders to Mumbai

Content India 2026 is set to emerge as a major platform for conversations around the future of India’s entertainment industry, bringing together leading broadcasters, streaming platforms, studios and creators from across the world....

NDTV PowerPlay Keralam to host key political dialogue ahead of elections

As political activity gathers momentum in Kerala ahead of the next elections, NDTV is set to host ‘NDTV PowerPlay Keralam’, a day-long political dialogue bringing together senior leaders, policymakers and analysts from across the political spectrum....

Devika Prabhu returns to SPNI as Business Head – Hindi Movies

Media industry veteran Devika Prabhu has been appointed Business Head – Hindi Movies at Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), marking her return to the network where she began an important phase of her career....

Rashii Prabhakar joins Amazon Music as Content Lead – India

Rashii Prabhakar has joined Amazon Music as Content Lead – India, marking a new chapter in her career spanning media, technology and digital entertainment.

ET NOW Leaders of Tomorrow Awards S13 celebrates India’s emerging entrepreneurs

Season 13 of ET Now Leaders of Tomorrow Awards, Times Network’s flagship entrepreneurship initiative presented by IDFC FIRST Bank, concluded on March 6, 2026, bringing together some of India’s most dynamic entrepreneurs...

‘Sankalp’ streams on Amazon MX Player with Nana Patekar’s OTT debut

‘Sankalp’, a socio-political thriller directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Prakash Jha, has started streaming on Amazon MX Player, marking the OTT debut of veteran actor Nana Patekar....

Tawana Burnett named Jury Chair for Abby Awards 2026

Tawana Burnett, Head of Top Accounts & Agencies for APAC at Meta, has been appointed Jury Chair for the Social Content and Influencer Marketing category at the Abby Awards 2026 Powered by The One Club | The One Show....

‘XO, Kitty’ S3 trailer released, Lana Condor returns as Lara Jean

Streaming giant Netflix has unveiled the trailer for the third season of ‘XO, Kitty’, giving fans a glimpse of the drama, romance and emotional moments awaiting Kitty Song Covey during her final year at school....

Jeff Daniels joins Apple TV’s ‘The Morning Show’ S5

Veteran Hollywood actor Jeff Daniels has joined the cast of the acclaimed Apple TV series ‘The Morning Show’ for its upcoming fifth season, adding another major name to the star-studded drama....

‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ first look to debut at CinemaCon

The next chapter in the iconic ‘Godzilla’ franchise is set for a major reveal, with the first look of the upcoming film ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ scheduled to debut at CinemaCon, one of the film industry’s biggest annual gatherings.